VIDEO GAME NEWS, REVIEWS, COMEDY, AND MORE
The Biggest Gaming News of 2014
Hey Pixelkiners! 2014 was a big year for games. These are some of our favorite stories from this year’s gaming news. We’re looking forward to seeing how things shake out...Read More
Looking Back at 2014 Conventions
The gaming community is huge and diverse, and there’s no better way to experience it than at a convention. We went to a lot of events this year, but below are...Read More
The Best Interviews of 2014
Over the course of 2014, the Pixelkin staff has had the honor of meeting with a ton of awesome people in the gaming industry. We’ve spoken with game developers, voice actors,...Read More
Pixelkin’s Best: Top Articles of the Year
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...Read More
Pixelkin’s Favorite Games of 2014
Rather than pick just one game of the year, we’ve asked each member of our editorial staff to select her own favorite. Here are our own personal picks for the best...Read More
How Gaming Bridges Cultural DIfferences
“What do you mean you guys never gave out candy for Halloween?!” my wife asked. She was shocked and baffled by my lack of childhood memories related to Halloween. “Did...Read More
[Review] Elegy for a Dead World
It’s almost not fair to call Elegy for a Dead World a game. There are no achievements, no enemies, no puzzles, and no objectives. Elegy is more like a word-processing...Read More
6 Unique Games To Spark Holiday Spirit
The chill of winter has settled in once again, which means the holidays are not far off! For a lot of excited young gamers in households across the country, the...Read More
[Review] Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
Lara Croft is one of the most iconic characters in video games. A couple of years ago, she was reinvented in a reboot of Tomb Raider that focused more on story...Read More
How To Decide Which Video Game System Is Right for Your Family
If you’re thinking about buying a video game system, what are your best choices this year? It’s hard to say; there are so many good systems! But we’re going to...Read More
6 Games That Make an Xbox 360 Kinect a Good Purchase for the Holidays
Microsoft’s Kinect motion sensor for Xbox 360 sort of seems like a faded fad at this point. The device launched with expectations that it would revolutionize gaming, and it certainly...Read More
8 Reasons Kids with Autism Should Play Games
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
Pixelkin's Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are almost here, and one of the most commonly requested gifts for kids of all ages is video games. If you aren’t a gamer yourself, you might be unsure...Read More
This Week in Family Gaming: December 13, 2014
Hello Pixelkiners! The most important thing you’ll ever read is Courtney’s how-to guide for spotting knock-off video game consoles and accessories. From harmless off-brand products to knock-offs that will burn...Read More
