 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Gamespot
Common Sense Media says
Game on -- for parents. Not for young kids.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this site is a good one for them to explore, since you can see screenshots and read plot scenarios and reviews for all those games your kids are playing now or asking you to buy. Sometimes you can also find "walk-throughs" for the games. These are very detailed scripts that tell you every game move and describe the best way to play to win. This is a great timesaver for parents who want to know exactly what happens in the games. While the site has some merits, young kids don't belong there due to the violence portrayed in the trailers as well as the buxom and scantily clad heroines in some of the screenshots.
What's it about?
This is a popular site to trade game cheat codes and modifications and to view demos of new and upcoming computer and video games. There are downloads, reviews, discussion forums, and lots of information about each game. Besides computer and video console games, you'll find information on mobile phone games here, too. If you say you're at least 13 years old, you can become a basic member of the site. This allows you to post in the forums and gain access to special features. Premium membership is available for $30 a year and includes ad-free browsing, faster downloads, and access to live events on the site. There is a seven-day free trial.
Is it any good?
Kids can watch video "movie trailers" featuring scenes from the games. For instance, you can see a promotional video and hear a voiceover track for the James Bond game, "Goldeneye." It coaches kids to "think like a villain," explaining that, in the game, they will be able to wield two different weapons at once, "with separate triggers!" including sniper rifles, venom injectors, and even rocket launchers "to take out large groups." Kids are also exhorted to "develop your villain tactics ... learn to take hostages and use them as extra armor." You get the idea. The point is, your kids don't need ideas like this.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the importance of positive games in which the goal is learning, not violence. Families can also watch our video about online gaming and can talk about what a good amount of time is for playing online games.
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Perfect for people who can take bullying
You know what? On this site no one lets you have an opinion on things. You say a game is overrated or not good and people explode at you. You get banned for posting something in the wrong topic by accident.
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A good site for walk-throughs and game reviews/ratings. There are reviews on all sorts of games. Of course, a lot of the games are violent. Also, covers of games are sometimes suggestive.
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This site is the site to go to if you want to know about games
Good site is really all I can say. Just go here for all your gaming needs.
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you have to be 13 to sign up for an account. i love this site. if you or know somebody who is a gamer, you should join :)
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Another chance for Commonsense to not like one of the greatest things ever.
This is one of the greatest gaming sites. Very good for ANY gamer, adult or no.
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My source
This is the site I go to for all the info I need on games and I definatly recommend it.
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Cyber-bullying galore- not for kids
Gamespot was a great website a few years ago. But now, with very few filters and ads all over the place, it has become a rather poor website to visit. I can't say it isn't addicting, because it is. But with a huge cyber-bullying threat, who cares? If your kid is begging for an account on this site, say no. It's definetly not for younger kids, and tweens should stay away too. The worst thing about GS though is the shallow and boring user-created content. The blog options aren't anything to write home about, and profling is a large waste of time. Searching for friends isn't hard, but you have to be careful who you contact. Remember, usernames and blogs can be misleading. Overall, I don't think Gamespot will ever fully be the website that it was a little while ago- fun and ad-free.
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do not
do not look at this site beacause the reviews are to long, there gay and you can not post a review with out paying or being on a gay "level".
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