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Sunday, August 28 2005

Hi, I'm Greg, GameSpot's executive editor. These days, most games on store shelves aren't kid-friendly. Even those games rated E for "everyone" aren't necessarily meant for younger audiences. So, to aid those looking for gifts or recommendations for the newest generation of gamers, we've put together this constantly updated, concise listing of recent games suitable for kids. Just click on any game title for more info!

Rankings limited to games released in the past 3 years.

rank	title	platform	genre	publisher	release	score
1	The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker	GC	Adventure	Nintendo	03/24/2003	9.3
2	Sid Meier's Pirates!	PC	Strategy	Atari	11/22/2004	9.2
3	Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door	GC	Role-Playing	Nintendo	10/11/2004	9.2
4	Pikmin 2	GC	Strategy	Nintendo	08/30/2004	9.2
5	Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga	GBA	Role-Playing	Nintendo	11/17/2003	9.2
6	The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past	GBA	Role-Playing	Nintendo	12/02/2002	9.2
7	Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3	GBA	Action	Nintendo	09/24/2002	9.2
8	WarioWare Inc.: Mega MicroGame$	GBA	Puzzle	Nintendo	05/21/2003	9.1
9	Mario Power Tennis	GC	Sports	Nintendo	11/08/2004	8.9
10	Fire Emblem	GBA	Strategy	Nintendo	11/03/2003	8.9
11	Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3	GBA	Action	Nintendo	10/20/2003	8.9
12	Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones	GBA	Role-Playing	Nintendo	05/23/2005	8.8
13	Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4	GBA	Sports	Activision	10/28/2002	8.8
14	Katamari Damacy	PS2	Puzzle	Namco	09/21/2004	8.7
15	Virtua Tennis	GBA	Sports	THQ	10/08/2002	8.7
16	Kirby: Canvas Curse	DS	Action	Nintendo	06/13/2005	8.6
17	Golden Sun: The Lost Age	GBA	Role-Playing	Nintendo	04/14/2003	8.6
18	Phantasy Star Collection	GBA	Role-Playing	THQ	11/24/2002	8.6
19	Mega Man Battle Network 3 White	GBA	Role-Playing	Capcom	06/24/2003	8.5
20	Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue	GBA	Role-Playing	Capcom	06/24/2003	8.5
21	Super Mario 64 DS	DS	Action	Nintendo	11/20/2004	8.4
22	Sly 2: Band of Thieves	PS2	Action	SCEA	09/14/2004	8.4
23	Pokemon LeafGreen Version	GBA	Role-Playing	Nintendo	09/07/2004	8.4
24	Pokemon FireRed Version	GBA	Role-Playing	Nintendo	09/07/2004	8.4
25	Sonic Advance 3	GBA	Action	THQ	06/07/2004	8.4
26	Ape Escape 2	PS2	Action	Ubisoft	06/30/2003	8.4
27	Donkey Kong Country 2	GBA	Action	Nintendo	11/15/2004	8.3
28	Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour	GC	Sports	Nintendo	07/29/2003	8.3
29	Sega Soccer Slam	PS2	Sports	Sega	09/02/2002	8.3
30	TrackMania Sunrise	PC	Driving	Enlight Software	05/06/2005	8.2
31	Kirby & the Amazing Mirror	GBA	Action	Nintendo	10/18/2004	8.2
32	Gish	PC	Action	GarageGames	09/17/2004	8.2
33	Mario Golf: Advance Tour	GBA	Sports	Nintendo	06/22/2004	8.2
34	Sonic Advance 2	GBA	Action	Sega	03/09/2003	8.2
35	V-Rally 3	GBA	Driving	Atari	09/30/2002	8.2
36	Kingdom Hearts	PS2	Adventure	Square Enix	09/16/2002	8.2
37	Mega Man Zero	GBA	Action	Capcom	09/09/2002	8.2
38	Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life	GC	Role-Playing	Natsume	07/26/2005	8.1
39	Chessmaster	XBOX	Puzzle	Ubisoft	10/26/2004	8.1
40	The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures	GC	Action	Nintendo	06/07/2004	8.1
41	Sonic Pinball Party	GBA	Puzzle	Sega	06/01/2003	8.1
42	Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc	PC	Action	Ubisoft	03/24/2003	8.1
43	Pokemon Ruby Version	GBA	Role-Playing	Nintendo	03/18/2003	8.1
44	Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc	XBOX	Action	Ubisoft	03/18/2003	8.1
45	Pokemon Sapphire Version	GBA	Role-Playing	Nintendo	03/17/2003	8.1
46	Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc	GC	Action	Ubisoft	03/02/2003	8.1
47	Rayman 3	GBA	Action	Ubisoft	03/02/2003	8.1
48	SimCity 4	PC	Strategy	EA Games	01/12/2003	8.1
49	Car Battler Joe	GBA	Role-Playing	Natsume	10/21/2002	8.1
50	Animal Crossing	GC	Role-Playing	Nintendo	09/15/2002	8.1
51	F-Zero GP Legend	GBA	Driving	Nintendo	09/20/2004	8.0
52	TrackMania	PC	Driving	Enlight Software	07/08/2004	8.0
53	Mario vs. Donkey Kong	GBA	Action	Nintendo	05/24/2004	8.0
54	Super Monkey Ball Jr.	GBA	Action	THQ	11/19/2002	8.0
55	Spyro 2: Season of Flame	GBA	Action	VU Games	09/25/2002	8.0
56	Super Monkey Ball Deluxe	XBOX	Action	Sega	03/15/2005	7.9
57	Super Monkey Ball Deluxe	PS2	Action	Sega	03/15/2005	7.9
58	Mario Kart: Double Dash!!	GC	Driving	Nintendo	11/17/2003	7.9
59	Monster Truck Madness	GBA	Driving	THQ	08/11/2003	7.9
60	Donkey Kong Country	GBA	Action	Nintendo	06/09/2003	7.9
61	Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc	PS2	Action	Ubisoft	03/17/2003	7.9
62	Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land	GBA	Action	Nintendo	12/02/2002	7.9
63	RollerCoaster Tycoon 3	PC	Strategy	Atari	10/26/2004	7.8
64	Chessmaster 10th Edition	PC	Puzzle	Ubisoft	08/12/2004	7.8
65	Worms 3D	PC	Strategy	Acclaim	03/12/2004	7.8
66	Karnaaj Rally	GBA	Driving	Jaleco Entertainment	01/02/2003	7.8
67	Lunar Legend	GBA	Role-Playing	Ubisoft	12/08/2002	7.8
68	Worms Blast	PC	Strategy	Ubisoft	10/23/2002	7.8
69	Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus	PS2	Action	SCEA	09/23/2002	7.8
70	Worms World Party	NGE	Strategy	THQ	05/11/2005	7.7
71	Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage	GBA	Action	VU Games	06/03/2004	7.7
72	Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo	GBA	Puzzle	Capcom	03/31/2003	7.7
73	Freekstyle	GC	Sports	EA Sports	09/05/2002	7.7
74	Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town	GBA	Role-Playing	Natsume	07/26/2005	7.6
75	Lego Star Wars	XBOX	Action	Eidos Interactive	04/05/2005	7.6
76	Lego Star Wars	PC	Action	Eidos Interactive	04/02/2005	7.6
77	Lego Star Wars	PS2	Action	Eidos Interactive	04/02/2005	7.6
78	Worms Blast	GC	Strategy	Ubisoft	10/24/2002	7.6
79	Chessmaster 9000	PC	Puzzle	Ubisoft	08/31/2002	7.6
80	Lego Star Wars	GBA	Action	Eidos Interactive	03/29/2005	7.5
81	Sonic Mega Collection Plus	PS2	Action	Sega	11/02/2004	7.5
82	Sonic Mega Collection Plus	XBOX	Action	Sega	11/02/2004	7.5
83	Mario Pinball Land	GBA	Puzzle	Nintendo	10/04/2004	7.5
84	Donkey Konga	GC	Puzzle	Nintendo	09/27/2004	7.5
85	Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban	GBA	Adventure	EA Games	05/25/2004	7.5
86	Worms 3D	GC	Strategy	Acclaim	03/11/2004	7.5
87	Worms 3D	PS2	Strategy	Acclaim	03/11/2004	7.5
88	Sonic Heroes	GC	Adventure	Sega	01/05/2004	7.5
89	Crash Nitro Kart	GC	Driving	VU Games	11/11/2003	7.5
90	Crash Nitro Kart	XBOX	Driving	VU Games	11/11/2003	7.5
91	Hoyle Majestic Chess	PC	Puzzle	VU Games	08/14/2003	7.5
92	Jazz Jackrabbit	GBA	Action	Jaleco Entertainment	01/03/2003	7.5
93	Disney Sports Basketball	GBA	Sports	Konami	11/23/2002	7.5
94	Pac-Man World 2	XBOX	Adventure	Namco	10/15/2002	7.5
95	Dual Hearts	PS2	Role-Playing	Atlus Co.	09/23/2002	7.5
96	Ty the Tasmanian Tiger	GC	Action	Electronic Arts	09/10/2002	7.5
97	Ty the Tasmanian Tiger	PS2	Action	Electronic Arts	09/10/2002	7.5
98	Ty the Tasmanian Tiger	XBOX	Action	EA Games	09/10/2002	7.5
99	Hoyle Board Games	PC	Puzzle	Sierra Entertainment	09/07/2002	7.5
100	Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario	GBA	Puzzle	Nintendo	10/25/2004	7.4

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