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Games Software for Children

Information and resources about games software for children.
About Computer Action Games
Bewildered by computer action games? Find computer action games that are appropriate for kids here.
About Computer Simulation Games
Kids are fascinated with computer simulation games such as Sims. Find what you need for picking the right computer simulation games for kids.
21st Jigsaw Puzzle
Jigsaw puzzles are fun on the computer, and this software program is full of great features. You get 25 puzzles plus it's easy to open your own jpg's and gif's and turn them into puzzles.
ArcSoft.com - Photo Software
Play with your digital photos with one of the fun ArcSoft titles.
Atari
Atari has purchased several games software titles, so if you can't find a popular program, it's probably here. Blues Clues, Dora the Explorer, Spy Fox, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Nicktoons, Tonka, Thomas & Friends, Freddi Fish, Pajama Sam, Backyard Sports.
Disney Interactive
Disney continues to put out quality software for kids.
Dream Maker Software
Very nice clip art software for scrapbooking, computer crafts, and more.
EA Games
Electronic Arts games for families and kids include the incredibly popular Sims, plus Harry Potter titles and more.
Flying Colors
Art software.
Her Interactive
The publisher of the Nancy Drew series of software titles.
JamBone Comics
At Bat interactive baseball story and games.
Lego Interactive
Choose your platform from the drop-down menu to find titles such as Bionicles, Creator, Island, and Legoland.
Lucas Arts
Many teen titles, but a few for Everyone including the Monkey Island series and Sam & Max: Freelance Police.
Sillysoft
Strategy and Risk games for Mac OS X and Windows XP.
THQ
This link goes to the PC games selection from THQ. Also find Mac and video game titles such as Bob the Builder, Finding Nemo, Matchbox, Sponge Bob, Jimmy Neutron, Nickelodeon, and Hot Wheels titles.
Tux Paint
Open source paint program for kids. Free download.
Ubi Soft
Choose a platform (PC or MAC) and a game title from the drop-down menu on the left. Babyz, Bratz, Catz, Dogz, Rayman, Settlers, E.T., Virtual Skipper.
VIVA Kids
Publisher of Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster, winner of Bologna New Media Prize.
Vivendi Universal Games
Vivendi has purchased several software publishers and now offer such games as the Barbie series, Sierra's Empire series, Hoyle games, Lionel TrainTown, Curious George, Fisher-Price, Jurassic Park, What's Her Face, Jumpstart Learning, Math Blaster.
Zoo Tycoon 2
Award winning family game that brings simulation gaming to kids.
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