GECKO

Games, Education, Computers, Kids & Opinions

Find out the latest games, technology and internet resources for kids. Search reviews by parents and kids, and post your own!

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Whiz Kidz is now GECKO!!?

Welcome to GECKO!

This site is just starting up so keep checking back for more content.
After watching kids play video games at Whiz Kidz for 4 years, I hope to transfer my knowledge to this site to help parents and kids make choices about games, computer use and websites to use.

We will also promote interesting websites and local classes and workshops that may interest video gamers ages 6-16.

Please participte in our blog or email us anytime with your suggestions and questions.

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Paige Shields

X360: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2

Overall GECKO Rating: 2.5



Graphics: 3

Story: 2

Gameplay: 2

Characters: 3

Music: 0

Players: 4

ESRB Rating: T

Platforms: XBOX 360, PS3, Wii, Nintendo DS

Violence: Cartoon Battling

Language: Mild

Reading not required.



This games is for super hero fans who like to battle. The graphics are definitely better than the first Ultimate Alliance game. Best of all, it is a 4 player game so kids can take on the villains… Continue

Posted by Paige Shields on January 5, 2010 at 3:30pm

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DS: Professor Layton and the Diaboloical Box

Recommended for 3rd grade and up. Especially good for Math lovers.

Overall GECKO Rating: 2

Graphics: 3

Story: 3

Gameplay: 2

Characters: 2

Music: 0

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E10

Platforms: Nintendo DS

Violence: none.

Language: none



The good things about this game are a great name, the adventure takes place on a train, an interesting storyline and better than expected graphics. The most… Continue

Posted by Paige Shields on December 27, 2009 at 7:00am

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Lego Rockband

This is a very good, clean version of Rockband suitable for younger kids, or those who want to avoid language and adult topics in regular Rock Band and Guitar Hero songs. Besides the fact that the band members are Lego characters, they have modified the game to be extra kid-friendly: shorter verisons of songs, a 'super easy' difficulty level that is very forgiving, and mini challenges that can help you win back your money/studs by playing so well that… Continue

Posted by Paige Shields on December 14, 2009 at 10:00am

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Wii: Nerf N-Strike

This is a great first-person shooter game for younger kids. Up to 4 kids can battle against various mechanical bots on a wide variety of missions. The guns they use are modeled after popular Nerf guns so young kids can really identify with it. I bought the combination package that included the game and one Nerf shooter which can hold a Wii mote for $29.99. I also bought a second Nerf shooter so 2 kids could play together. While the guns are not necessary to play the game, they do seem to make… Continue

Posted by Paige Shields on October 19, 2009 at 11:00am

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New LEGO Cameras!

Wow, look for new Lego cameras, MP3 players, boomboxes and more in stores and on-line this Fall.  Lego & Digital Blue are working together to make cool Lego-style versions of the latest digital devices. 

These will be available at Amazon.com in October 2009.…

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Created by Paige Shields Sep 28, 2009 at 5:48pm. Last updated by Paige Shields Sep 29, 2009.

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Whiz Kidz Closing August 16

 

Many of you know that our business was planning to close in August, but we were  exploring possible community partnerships to stay open for…

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Created by Paige Shields Jan 28, 2009 at 11:10am. Last updated by Paige Shields Aug 9, 2009.

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Created by Paige Shields Dec 18, 2008 at 12:40pm. Last updated by Paige Shields Jan 29, 2009.

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