Without further ado, here are our favorite Pixelkin articles from this past year.


What are the key difference between Skylanders and Disney Infinity? Both have toys, both are wildly popular with kids. But did you know they’re completely different games?

Disney Infinity vs. Skylanders: Which One is Right For You?


Space invaders
The dad of one of our staff has been gaming since he was a teenager. How did he get into video games, and how did he pass on the passion to his three kids?

Advice From a Gamer Dad


The N64 Kids
Parents aren’t the only family members who game together. Find out how these siblings grew closer through their shared pastimes.

We've Always Had Each Other's Backs: 12 Stories That Will Make You Miss Your Brother or Sister


Tamora Pierce

Just because we love video games doesn’t mean we don’t adore other media. Here are 6 books that we really want to see made into games.

6 Books That Should Be Video Games


Progression
Let’s take an entertaining romp through the exciting world of sexual objectification in games! Here’s what you need to know to teach kids the right way to navigate these treacherous waters. Plus, pictures.

High Heels On the Battlefield: Sexual Objectification in Video Games


Polygon
We sort of know what gaming looks like in North America, but did you know that people all over the world love video games? It turns out humans find lots of different ways of playing together

This is What Gaming in 8 Different Countries Looks Like


This mom is tired of facing judgment from other moms. This is her reasoning behind letting her kids play video games.

Above the Mompetition


Games aren’t just for the screen. Find out how geocaching is the video game of the outdoors

Geocaching: the Video Game of the Outdoors


Turns out not all screen time is created equal. We talked to experts in the field and they told us some very interesting things.

My Toddler Is a Zoo Tycoon


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