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Tembo the Badass Elephant Has Retro Games at Its Heart

Throughout the ’80s, super-soldier John Rambo was a muscular staple of popular culture. His intense visage was plastered just about everywhere: lunchboxes, action figures, cartoon shows, and (of course) video...Read More

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[Video Games 101] What is Virtual Reality and Why Is It Such a Big Deal?

This post is part of a series that addresses the needs of the parent who “just doesn’t get video games.” We’re here to catch you up, Clueless Parent! Chances are...Read More

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Extra Credits EDU Channel Officially Launched on Steam

Games can be a huge boon in the classroom—or not. It’s not always easy for teachers to find good games. Even if a game is a good learning tool, teachers may...Read More

Gauntlet Slayer Edition

Classic Gauntlet Coming to PlayStation 4

The multiplayer dungeon crawler Gauntlet has been released on PlayStation 4, as Gauntlet: Slayer Edition. The Slayer Edition of Gauntlet will be $19.99, and it’s rated M for blood, gore, and...Read More

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The Virtual Reality Meme You’ve Got To Check Out

I’m 60. Which is not old. But it’s old-er. Old-ish. Old enough that some trends puzzle me. Oftentimes my confusion has to do with Internet memes. Let’s start with what a meme...Read More

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Rare Replay Might Just Be the Best Value Ever

Games being sold together as collections is nothing new. It’s a great way for game makers to squeeze a little bit more life out of their old games. But Rare...Read More

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6 Competitive Games for Everyone—Not Just Pro Gamers

What do Counter-Strike, Dota 2, League of Legends, StarCraft II, and Ultra Street Fighter IV have in common? They’re the biggest games in esports today. These are games played by...Read More

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Crusaders of the Lost Idols Tops Kongregate’s Idle Game Charts

Codename Entertainment has the number 1 idle game on Kongregate—a popular site that hosts browser games. It’s called Crusaders of the Lost Idols. An idle game (also called incremental or clicker game) is a genre in which...Read More

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Check Out These Xbox One Bundles

There are a bunch of great Xbox One bundles available now, including several for preorder: Halo 5, Madden NFL 16, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, and Forza Motorsport 6, specifically. Read More

Pew Survey of Teens Illuminates Digital Friendships

Pew Research just released the findings of a new research project. Researchers surveyed teens ages 13–17 nationally this fall and spring, along with some in-person focus groups conducted earlier in...Read More

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Let’s Play Monday: Splatoon Single-Player Mode, Part 4

This week, in a slightly shorter-than-usual Let’s Play, Simone and Courtney take on the second half of the third area in Splatoon‘s single-player mode. Simone’s in control of the GamePad...Read More

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Star Wars Battlefront Wins Best of Gamescom Award

Gamescom just wrapped up this weekend with a record 345,000 visitors attending, 10,000 up from last year. The Best of Gamescom Award went to Star Wars Battlefront. It also won...Read More

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Zoombinis Review

Platforms: iPad, Android tablet (coming soon to Mac, PC, and Kindle Fire) We Played On: iPad Zoombinis is a family-friendly game that has you guiding a fleet of adorable blue creatures...Read More

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Sneak Peek: Gathering Sky Is A Game That Will Calm You

Gathering Sky, by A Stranger Gravity, is a rare game that calms and focuses you. It’s coming out on August 13 for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. Here’s what we...Read More