By now, your kid has has dutifully recorded his console of choice on his gift wish list. And while a handful or so of related games have probably also made the cut, it can be difficult to pick out age-appropriate fare for the after-school set. Little junior may have his eye on slaying the redcoats in Assassin's Creed 3, but with that comes plenty of gore, drama and adults-only activities.
Before you jet off to the store, check out this little cheat sheet of kid-friendly games. From Xbox to the new Wii U, you'll find something to fit the console du jour in your home.