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World of Warcraft is incredibly fun to play and spectacular in terms of its graphic beauty and creativity. However, parents need to be aware that the game requires adult involvement to be a positive and safe experience for their teens: there is a fair amount of violence-some of it bloody, references to alcohol, and occasionally a subtle sexual innuendo. Most importantly, parents need to be aware that this game is conducted entirely online and may regularly involve chatting with other unknown players. However, if properly managed, the game can be a positive and fun experience for older players. Best for ages: 15+.

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God of War (Playstation 2) - Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Sexual themes

Parents should be aware that this game is not for children under any circumstances. the violence is extremely brutal and graphic, featuring many different kinds of fatalities and explicit slaughter. there are also several instances of topless or nearly topless women, although the sexual situations listed on the box's ESRB warning only occurred one time, (and were very low key, without anything graphic). I did not notice any strong language during the game itself, but in the commentaries given by the developers afterwards there were a few expletives used. this game is obviously aimed at an older audience, so do not make the mistake of getting it for younger children or those who might be sensitive to such content. ► Read the Full Review at Gamecritics.com

Some of the cut scenes also contain material that would be inappropriate for younger players-for example the arbiter is tortured before being sent on his mission. In addition, parents can expect to find a sprinkling of minor curse words throughout the game-primarily in the animated cut scenes that tell the story.
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Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

ATV Offroad Fury 3
Platforms: Playstation 2
ESRB Rating: Everyone - Mild Lyrics

Content Review: Parents have nothing to worry about with this title…except that maybe their kids will think crashing AtVs is actually cooler than riding them. Other than that, this is good clean racing fun. Rating: 7.0
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Astro Boy: Omega Factor
Platforms:        Game Boy Advanced
ESRB Rating:   Everyone - Mild Cartoon violence

Content Review: Being a treasure-developed game, the level of on-screen chaos rarely lets up, but Parents can be assured that any violent content never extends beyond the garish flashes and splashes of colour that accompany each successful attack. With a more-than-generous 'Easy' mode available to soften the game's considerable challenge, the only parental concern ought to be whether younger children will understand the convoluted, repeating narrative. Rating: 8.5
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Platforms:        Game Boy Advanced
ESRB Rating:   Everyone

Content Review: It seems somewhat redundant to explain that Nintendo's latest Mario release contains nothing even remotely worthy of parental caution. Perhaps it is more worthwhile to point out that older gamers may well feel a little suffocated and excluded by the game's almost oppressive degree of cutesiness.  Rating: 8.5
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Sly 2: Band of thieves
Platforms:        PS2
ESRB Rating:   Everyone - Cartoon Violence

Content Review: Parents can rest assured that this game includes no more violence than a cartoon, and probably less than some of those. think of classic Warner Bros. to get an idea of how this game plays.
Rating: 9.0
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Burnout 3 takedown
Platforms:        PS2 and Xbox
ESRB Rating:   teen (13+) Violence
Content Review: the crashes are certainly violent, but remain cartoonish enough to make younger children realize that this is all fictional. Parents are mildly cautioned. the lightning-quick reflexes required during the later races might be enough to turn off more casual gamers. Rating: 9.0
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Fable
ESRB Rating:  Mature (17+) Violence, Blood, Strong Language, Sexual themes

Parents should be careful about this game-it seems harmless at first glance (especially when looking at the cover art), but actually contains references to alcoholism, sex, and homosexuality, as well as a whole lot of beheadings. Peculiarly, most of the questionable material could have been easily removed, leaving a t-rated game. Apparently someone thought an M was more marketable. Rating: 4.0 ► read the full review at gamecritics.com

Parents Television Council Video Game Reviews

• LEGO Star Wars - Xbox, PS2, GBA, PC

• Ninja Gaiden - Xbox

• Dead or Alive Extreme Beach Volleyball - Xbox

• Grand theft Auto: Vice City - Playstation

• Spiderman: the Movie - Xbox

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