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Popcap Games (http://www.popcap.com/)

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that they should keep their kids out of the multiplayer games. You may want to check the free downloadable games and have your kids play these offline. Players are also offered the opportunity to pay for deluxe versions or buy the games on CD ROM.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Only in the multiplayer/chat games.
Language: Only in the multiplayer/chat games.
Consumerism: Games are also sold on CD-ROM.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about what's a good amount of time for playing online games -- draw up some family guidelines for balanced use. Families can also talk about the dangers of downloading files that aren't from a trusted source; parents, remind kids not to download anything without asking you first.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
All games worked on the PC but not all web games worked on the Mac. All multiplayer games require registration. Users below 13 years old may not register, but some players don't tell the truth. The multiplayer games have a chat room element, and some players are more interested in chatting than playing!

The game "rooms" are supposed to be separated into PG-13 and NC-17 areas. The latter is supposed to be for adult themes, but the areas seemed similar, and in both, players had X-rated names and asked for private chats. Keep out of the multiplayer games and you'll have a terrific time!

This review was written by Jean Armour Polly
 
 

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