Title: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Price: $59.99 System(s): *PS3, Xbox 360, Windows Release Date: February 7, 2012 Publisher (Developer): EA (38 Studios and Big Huge Games) ESRB Rating: “Mature” for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Suggestive Themes Pros: Lots of assorted quests and tasks, as well as multiple factions to join. Four races to more »

Title: Super Mario 3D Land Price: $39.99 System(s): 3DS Release Date: November 13, 2011 Publisher (Developer): Nintendo (Nintendo EAD) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” for Mild Cartoon Violence Pros: Eight different worlds, plus eight secret worlds. You can eventually play as Luigi. There are mushroom, fire flower, Tanooki suit, boomerang, propeller boxes and statue Tanooki suits. If more »

Title:Doctor Who the Complete Sixth Series Price: $79.98 Release Date: November 22, 2011 Format: DVD Company: BBC Worldwide Pros: 6 discs, includes every episode from season 6, includes the 2010 Christmas special “A Christmas Carol,” includes Doctor Who Confidential episodes, sketches, brief prequel segments and there are some extra scenes.. Cons: There aren’t as many more »

Title: Katawa Shoujo Price: Free System(s): Windows, Mac, Linux Release Date: January 4, 2012 Publisher (Developer): Four Leaf Studios (Four Leaf Studios) ESRB Rating: N/A, 18 and over since it does have adult content, sexual situations and smoking. Pros: Realistic storylines and depictions of relationships, detailed character art, doesn’t in any way make fun of more »

Title: Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure Starter Kit Price: $69.99 System(s): 3DS (Also for PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, Windows, Mac) Release Date: October 16, 2011 Publisher (Developer): Activision (Vicarious Visions) ESRB Rating: “Everyone 10+” for Cartoon Violence Pros: Characters and environment look good, lots of Skylanders figures to scan in, figures retain the information earned in the more »

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Title: Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 Price: $49.99 System(s): PS3 (Also available for 3DS, DS, PSP, Wii, Windows and Xbox 360) Release Date: November 11, 2011 Publisher (Developer): Warner Bros. Interactive (Traveller’s Tales) ESRB Rating: “Everyone 10+” for Cartoon Violence and Comic Mischief Pros: There are 200 characters available, there are new spells for Harry more »

Title: Pushmo Price: $6.99 System(s): 3DS Release Date: December 8, 2011 Publisher (Developer): Nintendo (Intelligent Systems) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: Over two hundred puzzles to go through, simple controls, 3D effects look awesome and you can create your own puzzles. You can also share puzzles via QR codes. You also unlock more options for custom more »

Title: Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! Price: $6.99 System(s): 3DS Release Date: November 10, 2011 Publisher (Developer): Nintendo (Asobism) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” for Comic Mischief and Mild Fantasy Violence Pros: Plenty of different creation options for characters, easy to adjust character part sizes and colors, can explore four different areas, can unlock new character parts by more »

Title: Rayman Origins Price: $49.99 System(s): Wii (Also for PS3 and Xbox 360. Eventually 3DS and Vita) Release Date: November 15, 2011 Publisher (Developer): Ubisoft (Ubisoft Montpellier) ESRB Rating: “Everyone 10+” for Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence and Suggestive Themes Pros: Lots of bright, vibrant levels. Characters are very well animated and expressive, even enemies. more »