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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Weak fan site saved by feature that lets kids design games.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Several of the games make players think of strategy rather than just points. Action Pack, for example, is a strategic card game that's heavy on the numbers. Players need to use addition and multiplication skills, as well as think about probability.

  • Messages:

    The cartoon series Ben 10: Alien Force centers around the title character, Ben and his fight to save humankind form a race of space aliens. The Web site gives information and background on the characters of the show, explaining how they have matured from the previous series, Ben 10, and how they've taken on new responsibilities and skills.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Since the premise of the show is a universe-wide battle between aliens and humans, there is some level of violence in the cartoon and on the Web site. On the character descriptions for instance, you can learn about various aliens and their fighting abilities. These include neuroshock blasts and fire shooting, but also super intelligence and speed. The "good guys" often use detector power to ward off attacks rather than shooting back. Guns emit lightning and lasers rather than bullets.

  • Sex:

    Only mild references to crushes, dates, and a possible kiss.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Cartoon Network shows and products are heavily promoted. Ads for products and food are targeted at kids and provide links to advertisers' Web sites. Go-Gurt has an ad that encourages visitors to click and visit their site to enter a sweepstakes for a free camcorder. There are also links to mobile games that will appeal to kids, like the Scooby Doo Mystery mobile game that can be downloaded by visiting an advertisers' site.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ben10

Parents need to know that this is the Web site for the animated cartoon series Ben 10: Alien Force, and revolves around action and attacks between humans and aliens. Although there are guns and battles, there's no blood or gore, and characters are often shown using their smarts and physical skills, rather than weapons, to save planet Earth. The site has a message board where anyone can post without registering; but the board seems to be monitored pretty well.

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    hutman
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Safety is an issue
    • User content isn't age appropriate

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    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    I like it because it is asome and it is cool and the best game ever and I saw It on tv all the time evry day and evry night ,too: thank you and I am gona say yes i wana play this game evry day and evrynight,too.and thank you very much and have a good time and and day and night.have a good time tonight.good night to you.thank you very much and good nght have a good time tonight and good night.thank you very much thank you very much love you and I love It very much,thank you very much'I am gonna say I am gonna love It.Its the best game ever so I gonna play It forever.I gonna play It right now I playing It right now,thank you very much good night!byby

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