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Make-A-Wish Helps a Game Developer Grant a Child’s Wish

Abby Mank is an 8-year-old girl who loves video games. Her favorite game is Minecraft. She likes being her own little world, creating and tearing things down repeatedly. Like millions...Read More

This Week In Family Gaming – August 13, 2015

Halo 5: Guardians is going to be the first game in the main Halo series to be rated T for Teen instead of M for Mature! There are some theories...Read More

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Gaming With the Moms Podcast #18: Something Is on Fire

Check Out Technology Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Gaming With The Moms on BlogTalkRadio Nicole, Linda, and Simone are joined this week by funny writer and mom Meredith Bland. She...Read More

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The Issue: Where Does Skylanders Go Next?

Skylanders SuperChargers is coming out on September 20. It’s adding some stuff that Skylanders fans have been asking for for a long time, like racing and multiplayer. First, let’s talk about the multiplayer....Read More

LOFT Fellowships For Young Game Designers Open

The LOFT (Leaders on the Fast Track) Video Game Innovation Fellowship is now accepting applications from young game designers. Created by the ESA (Entertainment Software Association) and the HHF (Hispanic...Read More

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Hearthstone Popularity Explained: How Hearthstone Dominates Digital Card Games

Hearthstone popularity is a mystery to some. The game is absolutely killing it in the collectible card game market. According to SuperData, an analyst firm, Blizzard is pulling in $20 million a...Read More

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Zenimax Oculus Lawsuit Clears a Hurdle

A judge has denied Facebook’s attempt to have a lawsuit over the Oculus Rift thrown out. ZeniMax sued Facebook, claiming trade secrets were used in the development of the Oculus Rift.Read More

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Esports Drug Testing Update: ESL To Use Saliva Tests

The Electronic Sports League, one of the premiere esports leagues, has announced that they will be working with the World Anti-Doping Agency to ensure that esports competitors are drug-free. The...Read More

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Ana’s Apps: LumiKids Beach

Lumosity Labs has been putting a big focus on their LumiKids division. LumiKids Park was the first outing for the science-focused brain-training company. They released their second game, LumiKids Beach,...Read More

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Digital Pre-Orders for Rock Band 4 PS4 Available Now

If you have a PlayStation 4 and plan on getting Rock Band 4, now is the perfect time to pre-order. Digital pre-orders for the game are available now.Read More

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Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture Review

Available on PlayStation 4 The first thing that has to be said about Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is that it’s absolutely gorgeous. The setting, the graphics, the music, the...Read More

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Handheld Gaming Device, the Smach Zero Steam Machine, To Be Available in 2016

The handheld gaming platform Steam Machine, from Smach, will be available for pre-order on November 10th. It will cost $299 and will start shipping in late 2016. It’s technically called the Smach...Read More

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Halo 5 Rating To Be T for Teen, Not M for Mature

Halo 5: Guardians is the first (main) game in the Halo series to be rated T for Teen instead of M for Mature. The T Halo 5 rating is probably...Read More

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70+ Games Coming to PAX Indie Megabooth 2015

The PAX Indie Megabooth at PAX Prime 2015 is a big deal for indie game developers and indie game fans.  This will be Indie Megabooth’s fourth year at the convention, with more than...Read More