WildGames (http://www.wildgames.com)
common sense media says
Slow-to-use PC games stay relatively harmless.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that although one of the featured categories of games on this site is called Blow Things Up, most of the most popular games aren't violent at all. The site says it won't allow users under 13, but it's easy to lie about your age to download games (users only need to enter an email address and select a year of birth). Also, one major advertiser is a company soliciting users to test products and take online surveys and also doesn't have any checks in place to confirm users' ages. However, parents can download the site's game console, which automatically gives users several hundred games -- and gives parents special access to limit which ones kids can open. The games don't work on a Mac.
Educational value:
Many of the games -- such as those in the IQ Games section -- require using some brain power.
Violence:
Despite the section of games titled Blow Things Up,the majority of the games aren't violent at all. Those that are, don't involve any gory images.
Sex:
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Language:
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Consumerism:
Banner ads appear for fast food chains, surveys, sweepstakes, TV shows, and more.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
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Alyssa_299
parent of 3 , 11 , and 12 , 13 , 16 , 18 year old
parent of 3 , 11 , and 12 , 13 , 16 , 18 year old
just not for 13 year olds
just not for 13 year olds
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