allgame.com

Summary: This is a very useful site where you can find hundreds of games reviewed. You can search the site by game name, by the platform it is played on, recent releases or upcoming releases. The list of platforms is at the top of the screen and clicking on one brings up a overview and description of the platform and its necessary equipment. Clicking on the “game” tag will bring up an alphabetical list of all games designed for that platform. The list will include the name of the game, the date it was released, the genre (such as action, fighting, simulation, board game), the style (such as 3D, maze, basketball) and a rating on a five star basis. Clicking on any game will bring up an overview of the game plus a review. You can also see “screen shots” of the game to get a feel of what it will look like. Visit the site at http://www.allgame.com/

Critical EvaluationThis is an indispensable site for anyone looking for games to buy, and the wealth of information is presented in an easy to use, well-organized format. It does not, however, include games for the iphone, my daughter tells me.

Reader's Annotation: Check out games before you buy.

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Booktalking Ideas: If you like a certain type of game, you can find similar style games on this site.

Reading Level/Interest Age: All ages.

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Why Chosen: I thought this was a good site to review games. I found it listed under the San Jose Public Library teen web site.