Merry Mayhem? Alternatives to Gory Gaming under the Christmas Tree from Common Sense Media

If you feel that blood and gore shooting games are just not in the Christmas spirit, you're not the only one.

Says Common Sense Media, "If your kid's a gamer, you've no doubt heard of Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto -- two of the most popular console franchises out there. But how much do you know about the content? You might be surprised at just how gory some of these games get. Find out what your kids (or their friends) are playing on this list of the most violent games of the year, and arm yourself with a bunch of imaginative, engaging, and cool family-friendly alternatives."

For a list of the ten most violent video games and their less gory alternatives, see what Common Sense recommends here.