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RATED M
This gritty first-person shooter is thought of—and has been branded—as a sequel to the popular 'Far Cry' game from a few years ago. But the two games really have very little in common other than the title.
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RATED E10+
How many 'Sonic' games have been released since SEGA first ruled the world? More than you might think. Just as there's more to talk about in this latest one than you might think.
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RATED T
In her eighth video game, the ridiculously proportioned British explorer Lara Croft stays true to her MO, piecing together stony puzzles, scaling impossible heights, somersaulting over and squirming under deadly obstacles—and blasting the occasional bad guy, Bengal tiger or undead creature.
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RATED T
After 'Guitar Hero' put music games on the map, 'Rock Band' raised the fantasy guitar-whaling bar by giving gamers the chance to also play drums and sing vocals. Now 'Guitar Hero' has its own band in a box.
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RATED M
How do you top one of the worst games made in history? By digging out a new bottom with a sequel.
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RATED E
This E-rated creation for PlayStation 3 reminds our game critic of long and languid days in his childhood. Of days that were filled with cardboard boxes and anthills. Now the fun is on a screen, but the same rules seem to apply.
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Your Guide to Platforms
Playing games requires getting a game console (or platform). Each is unique in the types of games it attracts, as well as the kinds of parental controls it offers:
 PlayStation
Sony has long dominated the game console competition. And its latest, PlayStation 3, has quickly become a favorite of dedicated gamers.
 Xbox
Microsoft's entry into the gaming world, the Xbox, has been succeeded by the Xbox 360, a console that touts both its interactive online abilities and its parental controls.
 Wii
The Wii is Nintendo's take on next-generation gaming. And it doesn't just displace the GameCube, it virtually obliterates it. Biggest claim to fame? Wireless, motion-sensing controllers.
 PC
The personal computer is still one of the game world's biggest and most-loved platforms. It not only connects players to software-based games, but also online games.
 Handhelds
Sony's PSP and Nintendo's DS lead the pack in this category which is devoted to gamers who always want something to play—anytime, anywhere.
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