A Holiday Game Buyer's Guide for Parents

 

Back in the early days of games, buying a video game for your child is a simple case: You can take any game on the shelf, because every game was made for children. As the children grew, however, so did the games. A once dominated by games for children industry is now dominated by mature themes such as violence, sex and violence. Knowing the games your child asks for this holiday season will help you make wise choices, but knowing some good alternatives will help you go a little further: Being a legal parent.

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Grand Theft Auto V

Sex, drugs and rock and roll: Since the 1960s, parents have fought this three-headed monster in one way or another. While the perpetrators of the 1960s were the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, the Grand Theft Auto current age is the new face of the beast. The last entry in the series, "Grand Theft Auto V", up to the legacy of the series and beyond by calling graphic imagery to 11 in the scene "by the book". This particularly hideous scene, you control psychopath Trevor Philips because it uses torture methods such as electric shock, waterboarding to extract information from a captive prisoner.

It's just the scene that was fit to print, keep in mind.

If you are looking for something dark, but a little more familiar, "Lego Batman 3" provides the experience of Grand Theft Auto without images that can turn little Johnny in a crazy killer.Image courtesy of Rockstar Games(Rockstar Games)

Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor

There is an old saying that any parent will be familiar with: ". What's old is new again" You see it in shape, with styles "retro" of his youth as jeans eph legs are now becoming the new "in", and entertainment, where the movies that you grew up with are undermined by remakes. The fantasy genre is no different, with Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings", first published in 1954 and 1955, is experiencing a new wave of popularity thanks to movies and video games. The last of these games, "Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor," is much more familiar cinematic adventures of Frodo and company; here retaliation will fight wave after wave of orcs in bloody combat, visceral, or engaging in practices such as "[cut]" throat, and [] beheading enemies heads creatures, "according to the ESRB. The action is fast, frantic and horrible: This is certainly a Lord of the Rings story for the older crowd. These parents seeking a friendly alternative should check "LEGO The Hobbit," a story of the adventures of Bilbo in comic form, basic brick. It is a perfect companion gift for any child who is happy with LEGO blocks and a few sets Hobbit hers.

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Prepared for the next big thing in the multiplayer space, your child may believe that it is their destiny to play this awesome game. At first glance, it may be right, the game looks very good in terms of content: Combat is largely against exotic species, violence and gore is mitigated to a minimum and history? Well, the story is absurd, to say it nicely, and it is doubtful that your child (or another player) will understand completely. There is, however, a red flag that many parents may not even realize is present in the game.

Just multiplayer online.

The game is similar to other online games like "World of Warcraft" in which your child will not only play online with friends, but foreigners as they try to win extraterrestrial life across the galaxy. Although online communication is poor in this game (it's mostly hand gestures, etc.), there is a great possibility that you will not be at ease knowing that a large group of foreigners is around your child. The same goes for "Titanfall," one of the largest for an exclusive Xbox which happens to be just online multiplayer. Consider "Halo: The Master Chief collection" for Xbox One as an alternative if the thought of your child is sick in line. Made by the creators of "Destination", Bungie, you will have four solo games for the price of one; Not only are you an amazing father, but your wallet gets a break since you will not need to buy your children new games soon.

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Assassin's Creed Unity

Children are complex small creatures. It is likely that you were persuaded to buy "the unity of the Assassin's Creed" the latest game "Assassin's Creed" franchise, thanks to what is said, "Mom, it is based on the story Father, help me to learn about important historical events! "While this is partially true and a lot of" Assassin's Creed "is rooted in history, historians are convinced that Machiavelli was not really a killer, or killers help turn the tide in the Revolutionary War. Whether your child n has probably not said you that the game is extremely violent, with great emphasis on defeating enemies calmer way with a dagger in the skull here and calm shanking. In Assassins Creed Unity, you can also add sexual comments "" and "some sexual material," according to the ESRB, with the list of precautions that can cancel your child's adventure on the murder before it even begins. For an alternative, go to "Sonic Boom", the latest revision of the classic Sonic the Hedgehog game mascot. It has the same platform style game "Assassin's Creed Unity," less murders and with a dose of the carefree mood. For PlayStation users, "LittleBigPlanet 3" all that and the ability to create your own levels, leaving his son to show your creative side.

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Dragon Age: Inquisition

As a parent, you know that money does not grow on trees and that video games are expensive. You know the best for your money is long, sprawling adventure that your children do not end up in a weekend, so when you hear that "Dragon Age: Inquisition" has over 100 hours of content, you are immediately reach your wallet. Unfortunately, this 100 hours comes with a catch, as the game is loaded with violence, sex and political issues. Some choice quotes ESRB reveal such obscene dialogue like "I'm going to get sexual pleasure later to think about it with great respect," which may not be the kind of thing you want to expose your child, depending on their age. However, you can still play full to bursting with content, so consider "Kingdom Hearts Remix 2.5" for the PlayStation 3. There is a story that appeals to all ages with Disney characters intersect with fantastic characters Place of Enix Final Fantasy series.

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WWE 2k15

You know what to expect here just based on the name alone: the struggle, and lots of it. How do you think of this game reflects how you feel about the content of the WWE in general. If you have any problems with his son watching men claw sweat and fight among themselves for a few hours each week, the game is a bit more of the same in terms of action, the themes and dialogue. If you are a parent who is resolutely against WWE programming, then you've probably already made up your mind about this game Unfortunately, there is no real alternative to "WWE 2K15."; This is almost the only wrestling game in the city these days If you have the choice of buying this game for the current generation of more state of the art systems, opt for the four versions of Xbox and PlayStation;. these versions include additional content for the same price.

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Advanced Warfare

Three things in life are sure to happen every year, for sure: birthdays, taxes and a new game Call of Duty. Like a clock 2014 saw the release of "Call of Duty: Advanced War," and even if you have no interest in video games that is hard to miss. Displays were set up in front of large retail chains, posters were hung in every corner of your local video game store. You can bet that your child has heard of the game. This means that it has already started to bother him then. What can you expect from "Call of Duty: Advanced War"? You will have a solo story as a "popcorn movie" of the summer, which is equivalent to political, explosions, shots, more explosions and possibly shot. If you agree to let your child watch any recent Michael Bay film, such as transformers or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the single player campaign of the recent Call of Duty is on par with those in terms of action, language and theme.

However, as the "Destination", "Call of Duty: Advanced War" has a dark side: multiplayer online games.

In the multiplayer modes, the biggest problem you will encounter is unruly players, completely wild. Racist and homophobic insults are the norm, and even more purehearted child leave an online game with a consistent vocabulary with stereotypical sailor shore leave. How do you stop a child from trying? Buy him a game without a competitive online component, such as "Borderlands. The Pre-Sequel" The solo content is the same and the only aspect in cooperative online. As a bonus, you can turn off the blood in the game, if that sort of thing bothers you.

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Need for Speed: Rivals

If in doubt, you can never go wrong with buying your child a racing game, unless you have an aversion to luxury cars and fast driving. A lot of games coming out this holiday season, that "Driveclub" and "Forza Horizon 2," to focus primarily sanctioned road races; If your child has a love of Hot Wheels and auto shows, these games are a . perfect fit "Need for Speed Rivals" puts the other hand, the action in more escape the law because of their fast driving, if it makes you uncomfortable, any other racing game released this year, as the fantastic "Mario Kart 8," make great alternatives.

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Sunset Overdrive

If in doubt, you can never go wrong with buying your child a racing game, unless you have an aversion to luxury cars and fast driving. A lot of games coming out this holiday season, that "Driveclub" and "Forza Horizon 2" focus primarily sanctioned road races; If your child has a love of Hot Wheels and auto shows, these games are. Perfect Fit "Need for Speed Rivals" puts the other hand, the action in more escape the law because of their fast driving, if it makes you uncomfortable, any other racing game released this year, as the fantastic "Mario Kart 8," make great alternatives.

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Minecraft

Just like Super Mario Bros., in the 80s, "Minecraft" is not just a game: For many children, it's a lifestyle. "Minecraft" is on every conceivable systems with products such as toys and building sets available in each small and large retail chain. The only thing "Minecraft" is not yet a cereal, and can not be far behind that even a movie is in preparation for this franchise. All that is "Minecraft"? It meets Zelda LEGO adventure meets the creation, imagination and responds to video games. The world of "Minecraft" is destructible, allowing the player to rebuild it in any way he or she sees fit. There are dungeons to explore and bosses to win, while the construction of a castle or even a replica of a real-life building. In other words, "Minecraft" is what you want it to be. The fact that the game is basically LEGO means that children were drawn to it and parents have found that resistance is futile. Just keep in mind that online gambling is no "Minecraft," where players can join the other players and see their creations - creations that can be dubious. However, if you keep a close game online habits of your child or simply allow you to play with friends, you will find "Minecraft" is one of the greatest games of treasure.

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Watch Dogs

"Watchdogs" is essentially "Grand Theft Auto V" with a twist: You will always play as an anti-hero, commit crimes, and take down your enemies with righteous fury, but now you do it with the help from hackers. During missions, protagonist Aiden to use their mobile phones to invade other information, change traffic lights to cause a huge pile-up and otherwise transform the environment of the enemies against them. Although "watchdogs" do not go to extremes same in content as "Grand Theft Auto V ', which is still pretty violent Aiden does not pull his punches and the game includes scenes that revolve around trafficking human beings and sexual violence If your child has a Wii U, it is likely that he took a sudden interest in this game due to the fact that it finally sees release in the system. However, if you feel like it is very violent, but I want a game in the same style, try "LEGO City Undercover." You have the same basic gameplay wrapped in a shell of humor rather than violence.

 

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Synthesis attractive puzzle game on Windows Phone

You need a separate entertaining space on the weekends, be it listening to music, watching movies or playing games on mobile devices. Incorporate the following puzzle game on Windows Phone operating system will help you moments of relaxed entertainment, the most fun.

1. 2048 for Windows Phone

Mobile version of addictive games for Windows Phone in 2048. Challenge your thinking skills with this game. With simple gameplay you just surf to move the same box, when two cells have the same number recorded on the other side, they will combine into one. When cell number was created in 2048, the player will win.

The main feature of the game:

• Surfing activities across the touch screen.

• Transcript high.

• Optimized specifically for mobile devices.

• Users can keep the high point play after winning (trophies collected in 2048).

• Improved game often based on user feedback.

2. 2 Where's My Water for Windows Phone

Where's My Water? 2 brings the same thing as the original version, along with a few new adjustments. Like the first version, and the extra game Where's My Perry? and Where's My Mickey?, the player's task in this sequel to waterborne paint is just collecting plastic ducks as well as helping crocodile Swampy enough water to bathe.

The level will be playing the 2nd more goals fascinating, such as cross level without collecting any plastic ducks do. Besides, there are other new table manually roll, where players will have to create the path as fast as possible to keep the water always played on the screen and avoid the kinds of obstacles while completing objectives.

In addition, the level is still created for those who play already bored with the challenges in the first edition, especially self-scrolling levels with limited trial period. Add an interesting point in this version is the energy bar. This refers to the time bar of your game, allowing only play 9 levels before being "forced" to stop the game to wait for the bar to be fully charged or fully spend money to make energy.

The main feature of the game:

• Play more than 100 challenging levels and a completely new interface in the same character Swampy Gator, Allie, Cranky, and Mystery Duck!

• Introducing the new Challenge Modes mode to play back the whole new level way.

• Training as quickly as possible and gather as many as possible of plastic ducks in Duck Rush level.

• Experience the exciting mechanism, designed exclusively for each unique character.

• Complete awards and especially for those like duck duck fighters, astronauts duck, duck dance ....

• You get stuck at a certain level? Use hints to solve the problem.

• 3 ducks now works faster, better and more interesting with the improvements, such as Vacuum, Dropper, and Absorber! Players will have to pay for the extra improvements this paragraph.

3. 7 Little Words for Windows Phone

7 Little Words for Windows Phone is a fun word guessing game on Windows Phone devices. This game is quite simple. Each question will have to solve 7 7 suggests different from English. Players can use 20 groups of characters available to create 7 words / phrases.

Every day, this game will give you four free packs question. Players can challenge this question four parallel package with 45 different puzzle packages. In it, you can play free puzzle packs with 50 first phrase / word puzzle.

At the same time, also in the main interface for Windows Phone 7 Little Words, players can access and change settings of this game.

One of the nifty features for Windows Phone 7 Little Words is going to save the game before you. When the subsequent game, players can continue that puzzle pack. If you're looking for a puzzle game for "brain training" at the same time complement your English vocabulary for the Windows Phone 7 Little Words is an appropriate choice.

4. Wordament for Windows Phone

Wordament for Windows Phone is an exciting game of charades and absolutely free on Windows Phone devices. In this game, you will participate in a tournament to guess the word and have to compete with players from around the world.

Nguo players will be challenged to turn crosswords from easy to difficult. The task of the game is to find as many English words as possible means. You have to keep your finger on the text box to create a string of characters mean. Players can connect letters horizontally, vertically, from top to bottom, from bottom to top, according to a plumb line or even follow a zigzag shape. If you find the word as a unique example of a rare, synonyms ..., the more points scored will be high.

Wordament for Windows Phone also supports a number of challenges within more like: select themed crosswords, play in the limited time and a few other game modes.

One point can not fail to mention about this game is that players will compete online in the form of international tournaments. In it, the other players will join the crossword just like you in about 2 minutes time. Those who reach the highest point, to find the most words will be honored in the Premier League table rankings worldwide. You can track your ranking and your friends in this list.

5. FlipSomeTiles Free for Windows Phone

FlipSomeTiles Free for Windows Phone is a free puzzle game for devices running on the Windows Phone platform. This game is quite simple. Your task is to find a way from box to box Start and End to flip the white box is on the way.

This game's main interface includes options such as starting a new game, game reviews, view other options developers and information about game developers. You can turn off the music in the game by touching the volume symbol on the right corner of the screen.

Free for Windows Phone FlipSomeTiles quite suitable for light entertainment in a short period of time, such as work breaks, rest periods between ...

The main feature of the game:

• Overcoming all 40 trials of the program to demonstrate its capabilities.

• Support to play in guiding the animation.

• Lets see the progress of play.