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Exploit Kids' Love of Gaming
Parents want to do the best for their kids. Worrying is in the job description—but there are some things we can relax about. One of those is whether video games...Read More
New Release: Assassin's Creed IV
The fourth main game of the Assassin’s Creed franchise was released today for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC, and next-gen consoles. AC IV explores the life of Edward Kenway,...Read More
Gone Home Helps You Empathize with Teenage Heartbreak
Gone Home is a first-person “story exploration” game from indie game-maker The Fullbright Company. Where many games put you in the place of the soldier, the warrior, or the hero,...Read More
New Release: Battlefield 4
Battlefield 4, a 21st century warfare FPS, was released earlier today. Critics have called its large-scale multiplayer mode fantastic—64 individuals can play on one battlefield, at least on PC versions....Read More
Parents: Get Involved in Kids' Online Lives
Want to know what kids are doing online? It’s crucial to be involved—and not the creepy, watching-over-their-shoulders-every-second kind of involved. Modern parents need to be nuanced and thoughtful when monitoring their...Read More
Grab These Halloween Treats Before Time Runs Out!
Looking for some spooky sounds to round off your Halloween evening this Thursday? The Game Music Bundle of the Damned includes some of our favorite soundtracks. Whether you’re a fan...Read More
5 Reasons You Must Play Video Games With Your Kids
Are you one of those parents who runs screaming from any room where video games are being played? “They’re so loud!” Or do you sneer at games? “They’re violent. They’re...Read More
The Failure to Let Kids Fail, and How Gaming Can Help
One of the many shortcomings of an education based on standardized testing is that it encourages students to fear being wrong. Multiple-choice tests don’t allow originality or give credit for...Read More
How Tomb Raider Saved a Life
Independent game developers are increasingly exploring ways that games could positively affect players’ emotions. Popular “AAA” games are also becoming more emotionally driven. This trend has had a huge impact on teens...Read More
How Anonymous Gamers Are Making the World a Better Place
It was March 2012, and the cancer of six-year-old John Hoover had just been deemed terminal. Various medical conditions limited John’s mobility his whole life, and his mother Carri—a longtime...Read More
Consider Minecraft for Your Next Adventure
Education journalist Lisa Guernsey is intrigued by the potential learning opportunities Minecraft offers kids, both at home and in the classroom. Some teachers are beginning to adopt the popular sandbox...Read More
Play With Me Please! 10 Great Tips for Gaming With Teens
When I was a kid, my siblings and I would enthusiastically gather around my dad’s computer to watch him kill orcs in Warcraft I. We would cheer him on, give...Read More
19 Things Every Parent Should Know About the ESRB Rating System
What is it? The ESRB is the Entertainment Software Rating Board. It’s what parents turn to when they need to know if a game is okay for their kids—you know...Read More
T is for Teen: An Easy Guide to the ESRB Ratings
Most people know the phrase “T is for Teen.” But what does T really mean? A 2012 survey found that a significant percentage of parents are aware that there are...Read More
