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6 Great Halloween Games for Families

At last, October! Halloween is nearly upon us, so why not get yourself into a spooky mindset by playing a few holiday-themed games with your family? Here’s a list of 6 of...Read More

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Looking for Halloween Ideas? We’ve Got 9 Geeky Costumes For the Whole Family

Halloween is right around the corner, and everybody’s number one question is “what’s your costume?” Some kids know immediately what to say, whether it’s a witch, a fairy princess, or...Read More

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Disney Infinity Marvel Superheroes Review

Disney Infinity is going to be everywhere in the coming months. With the release of Disney Infinity: Marvel Superheroes, the popular game is making a foray into classic comic book characters....Read More

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[New Release] Disney Infinity Now Free on the PC

In August, Disney Interactive announced that their popular kids’ game Disney Infinity would be free on the Wii U. Now it’s also a free download for the PC, but that...Read More

[Review] Chariot

Carting around the body of a dead king may sound like the premise for a horror game featuring zombies rather than a cute, colorful platformer with a princess, but that’s exactly...Read More

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Help Your Kids Become Responsible Online Citizens Through Guilds

When I was growing up I was part of school-sponsored sport teams, drama societies, and sci-fi clubs. What my friends and I enjoyed most, though, were the unofficial clubs we...Read More

Review: Hyrule Warriors

Hyrule Warriors, Nintendo’s new game that marries The Legend of Zelda series with Dynasty Warriors, pits the player against massive hoards of enemies in a frantic fight to reclaim territory. When I say...Read More

Are Your Children Stuck in a Video Game? How to Get the Info You Need to Be a Hero!

This article originally appeared on EngagedFamilyGaming.com, a website dedicated to providing families with the information they need to make informed gaming decisions. We’re happy to be crossposting articles from Engaged...Read More

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[Interview] “Would Ash Ketchum Give Up?” How Psychologist Kelli Dunlap Uses Video Games To Reach Kids

I first heard Kelli Dunlap speak at PAX Prime 2014 in the panel “Giving Through Gaming: Making the World a Better Place,” and her stories blew me away! Here’s a...Read More

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[Review] Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution (henceforth referred to only as Naruto Shippuden: UNSR) is a pleasant surprise of a fighting game. Based on the ridiculously popular Naruto manga and anime,...Read More

Dungeons and Dragons

[Video] Teens On the Autism Spectrum Can Find a Safe Space In Dungeons and Dragons

Can Dungeons and Dragons help build social skills? We sat down with Adam Johns, one of the founders of Wheelhouse Workshop, to talk about tabletop roleplaying games and what we can learn...Read More

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[Review] Cannon Brawl

Cannon Brawl, by Turtle Sandbox Games, is incredibly fun. It’s a family-friendly real-time 2D strategy game with a fast pace, a smart design, and a good sense of humor. It took me...Read More

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Industry Insights: How Screen Time Helped Me in School

This article is part of our ongoing Industry Insights series where parents who work in the video game industry share their personal stories. This entry comes to us from Mike...Read More

Is The Sims the New Foreign-Language Textbook?

When I first began learning to play World of Warcraft, I felt like I was learning a foreign language. I was too shy to speak over a headset and instead...Read More