Did I just read that you recommended the overcommercialized, rather raunchy, and at times unbearable G4 channel over THIS?? Unbelievable! This show is a CLASSIC, and I stand firm in my position that this show is still a worthwhile examination into the early days of video game culture. You talk about the evils of commercialization, yet you just recommended G4 for more 'modern' fare? HYPOCRITICISM AT ITS FINEST.
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Game show is as outdated as Super Nintendo.
updated 07.04.08
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for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Nick Arcade
Parents need to know that this Nickelodeon game show from the early '90s is all about video games. Kids compete in various rounds of quizzes, video puzzles, and video game face offs for a chance to win prizes. Aside from the occasional trivia question, there's no real educational content, and today's kids are likely to scoff at the now-vintage video games on display.
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Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 8 and give itAre you kidding me??
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My 3yr old and husband love this show
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This show is good for the gamer in you..
Even though it is hard to wake up for, I would say, try at least once in your life to watch it. It starts out average but gets cooler every 45 seconds!
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