When buying a game for a teen, you have many games to pick from. Any rated E or Teen would be age appropriate for the recipient. Just be sure to read for the type of content the game includes, especially when the game is for a younger teen.
1. "SimCity Societies"
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"SimCity Societies" is going to look much different from the previous game in the series, "SimCity 4." Urban planning is focused on the culture and atmosphere you hope to create in the city. Developers have said one goal of "SimCity Societies" is to be user-friendly and easy for new players to pick up learn quickly. The "SimCity" series has been a favorite of city buildings since it's first release in 1989.
2. "Kudos Rock Legends"
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Most teen love music and can found with an Ipod nearby at all times. Maybe they won't all get to be leaders of a rock band, but they may like to pretend by writing songs, choosing band members, and trying to get gigs in "Kudos Rock Legend." Game can be bought online.
3. "Madden NFL 2008"
The PC versions of sports games are no longer a major focus for game developers, EA included. EA's "Madden NFL 2008" received minor updates. The new additions are few tweaks and a new mini-game in the drill mode. Despite the lack of big changes, it's still the choice for the action-orientated football sim.4. "The Sims 2 Deluxe"
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You control a family of Sims (digital people) and guide them through their daily life. The life simulator offers aging, aspirations, 3D graphics, a movie maker, genetics, and addictive gameplay. The Sims will make friends, fall in love, get a job, and have children. This edition comes with "The Sims 2" and "The Sims 2 Nightlife." Buy this for the teen that hasn't yet tried "The Sims 2" series.
5. "Black and White 2"
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The gamer is God in "Black and White 2." The people need a leader and beg for someone to guide them. As the God, you can choose to be evil or good as you work through the objectives in 9 lands.
6. "The Movies"
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"The Movies" is an open-ended game that will provide hours upon hours of gameplay. The gamer will buy buildings for their movie studio, hire staff members (actors, writers, camera crew, etc.), and release movies. The fascinating part about this game, is that the player is not limited to the scripts the game will create. You can create your own movies from the props, sets, actors, and scenes that come with the game.
7. "RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum"
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"RollerCoaster Tycoon 3" is the long leader and most popular choice when it comes to rollercoaster and theme park games. You'll ride the coasters, customize the food stalls and shops, create your own family of visitors, and build water slides and rollercoasters. The Platinum version includes the "Soaked" and "Wild" expansion packs.
