Bob.Nordling@f13.n396.z1.fidonet.org (Bob Nordling) (04/07/91)
* In a message originally to All, Rich Harwood said: >I'm trying to locate reviews on children's games for the Mac. >The age range being about Pre-school to 8 years old. I've looked >through the last couple of issues of MacUser and MacWorld and >haven't seen much. I don't want to randomly pick games out >of one of the mail order ads. Rich, you are looking in the wrong publications, MacUser, MacWorld, for education and game information????? I am the editor of a publication by the GAMER Project called the "Excellence in Amusement Roster" (latest update is v91.3) which is devoted to the topics of entertainment/game/educational/kid's software on the Mac, both shareware and commercial. The publication is available on America Online, CompuServe, GEnie, available by Fidonet FREQ from 396/13 as EAR913.SIT, and very soon FTP from Sumex (thanks to Ken Hancock our Usenet/Internet distributor). There are at least two articles that cover in depth the question you are asking. I would have to re-read them to give you a definitive answer, but Katie's Farm, McGee, and KidsTime would be programs to look at. For Math, NumberMaze is great! I believe the "Excellence in Amusement Roster" v1.5 was on Sumex available via FTP, however (note new numbering system) v91.3 is far more comprehensive than the previous version...v91.6 will likewise will be more comprehensive, then we will move to a more modular philosophy where quarterly modules with all new materials will be released (March,June,Sept,Dec) and a comprehensive YEARBOOK of all four issues released the soon after the Dec. issue. So try to track down the most recent issue of the "Excellence in Amusement Roster", it is a freeware publication. ---