A Parent's Guide to Computer Games
- ISBN-10
- 1931199078
- ISBN-13
- 9781931199070
- Category
- Games & Activities / Video & Mobile
- Pages
- 187
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Mars Publishing, Incorporated
- Authors
- Craig Wessel, Stratos Group
Description
Providing parents with a reliable source of informed advice on video and computer games, this updated edition features important reviews and system information on the latest releases. Arranged by genre, publisher, and industry rating, this book gives parents detailed descriptions of games and suggestions regarding appropriate age groups.
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