

Last month’s Games for Change Conference reminded us of all the ways that video games and gamers can contribute to the world through innovation and dedication. Today we’d like to...Read More
Oculus Rift is a virtual-reality gaming headset that makes you feel as if you are in another world. It’s the first virtual-reality system that’s on track to be widely available to...Read More
HabitRPG isn’t exactly a game, but it’s not exactly your average time management app either. It’s the perfect mixture of both.Read More
Last week at the 11th Annual Games for Change Festival in New York City, game creator Jenova Chen spoke in a panel called “Blank Canvas: Designing a New Era of Emotional...Read More
Disco Pixel just released Jungle Rumble for iOS! Jungle Rumble is a rhythm game that pits players against an enemy monkey tribe that wants to steal your bananas. Players have to tap...Read More
If you are tuned into the educational games community, you probably know that last week was the 11th annual Games For Change (G4C) Festival in New York City. This awesome conference...Read More
Jordan Shapiro is one of our biggest influencers—a voice of reason who understands that parents should treat games as they would any form of media—i.e., they should at least talk about video games...Read More
Games can be heart-pounding, but if you’re feeling the burn without leaving your chair, something’s wrong with the way you play. While most people think that they’re not at risk...Read More
When Hank Krang wins a talking time machine in a game of poker, he knows exactly what he’s going to do with it. Study long-lost cultures and societies? Of course not! He’s going...Read More
It might not come as any surprise, but it’s nice to have the statistics. The Entertainment Software Association just put out its 2014 report of Essential Facts About the Computer and...Read More
Most parents are aware that games can be used as educational tools, but many still don’t realize that games are instruments for promoting social responsibility, empathy, and justice. These important aspects of games are...Read More
How long have you wandered, silent princess? Monument Valley is singular. A story of atonement with the visual stylings of M.C. Escher, the new puzzle game by ustwo makes a unique and powerful statement that feels...Read More
In this episode of Hi-Res, Keezy and Simone talk about gaming—or not gaming—with their families when they were kids. They also dish out some advice on how you can start gaming together! [download file=”http://www.pixelkin.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Get-Connected.pdf” title=”Get...Read More
Infamous: Second Son (stylized as inFAMOUS: Second Son) is the third entry in the Infamous series. The basic concept of Infamous is this: you are a Conduit. Conduits are humans with a naturally occurring...Read More