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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
[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
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
