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Pixelkin Hosts Power Up at the EMP Museum

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Minecraft’s New Female Character

Minecraft doesn’t really have characters, per se, but the default human is Steve. Steve is definitely guy-like. So Minecraft is adding Alex, a slightly remodeled human who also happens to be...Read More

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When It’s OK to Play Grand Theft Auto With a Toddler

If you have ever outlawed a game at your house, chances are high that it was Grand Theft Auto. Some kids get exposed to the Grand Theft Auto games because their parents...Read More

6 Innovative Games Mentioned at Games for Change Festival

There were, of course, more than six innovative and exciting games showcased at the 12th Annual Games for Change Festival, but these were some of my favorites. The games featured...Read More

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Let’s Play Mario Kart 8!

If you’ve been following our YouTube channel, you may have noticed that every few weeks Pixelkin staff members Simone de Rochefort and Courtney Holmes abandon their desks and duke it out in Mario...Read More

Game Walkthroughs Aren’t Cheating—They’re Research

If you’ve watched your kids struggle with a game, then head to Google and suddenly come back and easily move on to the next level, you might wonder if they’re cheating....Read More

This Week in Family Gaming: April 24, 2015

Hey everybody! If you’ve got retro gaming gear, GameStop now has a trading program for you. If you’re in Birmingham or New York, anyway. The pilot program means you can...Read More

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Why Kinect Is Worth the Extra Money for Families

If you’re looking to buy an Xbox One, you’ve got two choices: with Kinect or without. Buying the system without Kinect knocks $100 off the price, but if you’ve got...Read More

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15 Truths About Learning from G4C 2015

The 12th annual Games for Change Festival is happening this week, and we’ve been watching the events every day. One of the focuses of G4C is learning, because learning is...Read More

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5 Games That Help Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders

This article originally appeared on LearningWorksForKids.com, a site dedicated to talking about games and technology in relation to “alternative learners,” which includes kids with learning disabilities, dyslexia, autism, and ADHD....Read More

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A Skylanders Lesson From the Kids…One Mom’s Story

I’m not much of a video game person. I enjoy them, but mostly because they are a great way to do something other than whatever it is I’m supposed to...Read More

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G4C 2015: Inspiring Start to Games in Learning Conference

Games for Change (G4C) just wrapped up its first keynote presentation. The three-day conference focuses on games for social change, particularly games in education. The conference brings together people from...Read More

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6 Cheap, Downloadable Xbox 360 Games for Families

When the Xbox 360 launched, Xbox Live Arcade made digital downloads a reality. And nearly a decade later, the Xbox 360 remains an excellent destination for cheap, family-friendly games that you can...Read More

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GameStop Launches Pilot Program for Buying & Selling Retro Gaming Stuff

According to a spokesperson, GameStop will soon begin accepting retro games and retro gaming hardware at the trade-in desk.Read More