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I Spy Funhouse

from: Topics Entertainment

August 01, 2008
My children (4 and 7) love playing ISPY. It keeps them busy for hours. This title is fun - you solve "riddles" and earn tickets to play games in the Fun House. One thing I particularly like is that the game is good for readers and non-readers alike. The riddles are written at the bottom of the screen, and children can click on words they don't know and the program will read them aloud. This sort of evens the playing field for my kids, and they enjoy playing together and separately. A great pick.

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Kaplan SAT/ACT/PSAT Platinum Edition

from: Topics Entertainment

December 17, 2007
The tests do not provide the scores at the end. When I try to get my score, it says that it can't help me. Something is wrong.

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Fishdom

from: Topics Entertainment


loved to be able to change or make aquarium just the way you like it piece by piece. great game. loved it.

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Instant Immersion Spanish Deluxe v3.0

from: Topics Entertainment

February 01, 2008
I have used this line of product for years. I loaded the audio CD product on my iPod and keep the software on my laptop. For the money, you will not find a better value. It is entertaining and keeps you engaged.

I could not imagine spending hundreds of dollars for similar products when this works great.

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I Spy Spooky Mansion Deluxe v2.0 w/I SPY Book & Bonus Mini CD-Rom

from: Topics Entertainment

November 29, 2007
Our family loves to play the "I Spy" Spooky Mansion CD Rom. Great entertainment for the kids and mom and dad too!

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Sally's Salon

from: Topics Entertainment

August 01, 2008
I like this game because it is simple as far as the game play instructions, it only uses the computer mouse for all movments, and the order of the various salon procedures that sally preforms.

Sally can also go back to her none expert or ecellent score areas with the various updates to her salon later in the game and earn even more money to upgrade the various stations and customer perks.

My sister was a cake mania fan, and she loves Sally's Salon even more.
She stated to me that she just likes the fact that the customers always
thank Sally for just doing her job, and that is pretty rare in the world today.
Thank-you very much for letting me
have some input on this game.

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Instant Immersion German Deluxe v3.0

from: Topics Entertainment

February 01, 2008
I'm headed to Europe later this winter on business for a month and wanted to learn some basics to help me get by. Even if you're obviously an American, I've found if you make an effort, the locals treat you a lot better. I'm headed to Southern France, Spain and then up to Germany, so I got all three languages. The thing I really like about these programs is the different approaches included in each. The software program is very step-by-step. I found the pedagogy easy to follow and intuitive. I suggest starting with the main software program. It even critiques your speaking with a microphone, so if you don't have one, it is worth the $20. It helps with pronunciation and I'm learning to communicate, not just be able to read. The DVD included is also ... Read More:

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Kaplan SAT/ACT/PSAT Gold Edition

from: Topics Entertainment

January 01, 2008
Kaplan normally does a very good job with review materials. This one seems like it was hastily made and not updated very recently. It's still a good product, deserving of a good rating. It certainly addresses the right subject material, but I would like to see a name like Kaplan provide a more dynamic user experience.

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I Spy Mystery

from: Topics Entertainment

November 29, 2007
My girls play these games over and over. My 3 y/o can play alone. Each puzzle has a list of items to find. If you click on the item it will say the word so that those who don't know how to read can play too.

A word of caution: there isn't a hint button, so if you can't find a item, too bad-keep looking. You can back out of that puzzle and enter another, but to eventually win the game you have to find all the items.


Each one has 3 games. Once you win it once, it will let you play again but a little harder. It's the same rooms but different items on the lists. The third round is a little harder than the 2nd.

Both of my girls can win a game on their own.

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Instant Immersion Spanish Platinum

from: Topics Entertainment

November 29, 2007
I'm just now getting around to using this program and I'm finding that its organization is a little unusual. However, I think with time the familiarity with the program will better facilitate navigation. One other bad note that the program has is that within the "grammar" component of the program, example Spanish sentences are not translated for you. This makes it difficult for me to learn some of the material. I do see some merits with the program and you can't beat the price compared with Fluenz and Rossetta Stone.