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Video Game Review: 'Bulletstorm'

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Mar 4th 2011

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Rated Not for Kids

What Parents Need to Know Parents need to know "Bulletstorm" is an extremely violent video game ..."Bulletstorm" is an extremely violent video game featuring gratuitous amounts of carnage.

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Video Game Review: 'De Blob 2'

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Feb 25th 2011

Amazon.com Rated ON for Ages 9 and Up What Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that "De Blob 2" is an action/adventure ..."De Blob 2" is a rare better-than-the-original sequel.

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Video Game Review: 'Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds'

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Feb 18th 2011

Amazon.com Rated ON for Ages 13 and Up What Parents Need to Know Parents need to know "Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds" ..."Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds" is an over-the-top fighting game featuring provocatively clad female fighters.

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Video Game Review: 'Mario Sports Mix'

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Feb 11th 2011

Amazon.com Rated ON for Ages 8 and Up What Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that "Mario Sports Mix" is a collection of ..."Mario Sports Mix" is a collection of four sports-themed games that supports simultaneous local multiplayer action for up to four players.

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Great Family Entertainment for Snow Days

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Feb 7th 2011

After they've come in from the snow, cuddle up with these movies, games and more. Credit: Vadim Ghirda, AP Last year it was the ...Keep your family entertained when snow keeps them indoors.

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Video Game Review: 'Digging for Dinosaurs'

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Feb 4th 2011

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Rated ON for Ages 7 and Up

What Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that "Digging for Dinosaurs" is a fun and ..."Digging for Dinosaurs" is a fun and educational game for dino-loving kids.

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Dealing With Media Violence: Tips for Parents

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Feb 3rd 2011

Detective Stabler holds a gun in Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Credit: Will Hart, NBC

The typical 11-year-old has seen ...Studies tell us that kids who see a lot of violence in the media may be more aggressive. They may even learn that hurting others is OK.

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