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[Video Games 101] What Is Destiny?

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! Just so there’s...Read More

This Week in Family Gaming: May 29, 2015

Hello everyone. Your own personal digital assistant Cortana is coming to Android and iOS in a new app. Cortana has always been a Windows thing, originating as an AI character...Read More

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[Podcast] Gaming With the Moms #7:  Todd Bishop Is Not a Mom

Check Out Technology Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Gaming With The Moms on BlogTalkRadio Welcome to episode 7 of Gaming With the Moms! Host and Pixelkin Managing Editor Nicole Tanner...Read More

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E3 Opening Its Doors to the Public (Kind Of)

E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, is a huge annual showcase of games and technology, most of which are still in development. Until now, the expo has only been open to...Read More

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Google Cardboard Is Now Available for iOS

Google Cardboard, an app that allows users to turn their smartphones into virtual reality (VR) headsets, is available on iPhone starting today. It was previously only available to Android users.Read More

Google Play’s New Program is Designed for Families

Google Play is introducing a program called “Designed for Families.” Developers of apps will be able to opt into the program if their games and apps meet the requirements for...Read More

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Endless Spanish App From Originator Is Available Now

The Endless series of educational apps developed by Originator have become some of the most popular among the preschool crowd and their parents. Their latest app, Endless Spanish, is available...Read More

Game Writing Challenge Starts in 3 Days

Here’s a neat opportunity for new game devs and other interested parties: the WAG (Write a Game) Challenge. Submissions open in three days, which is also when they’ll be announcing...Read More

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The Ultimate Guide to Start Making Games

No, seriously. During the Power Up event at the EMP Museum, we put together two panels of game devs and educators and asked them about their jobs and what it...Read More

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More Disney Infinity Play Sets: Pixar’s Inside Out

Another Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Play Set has been announced. Inside Out, a movie about a young girl who has strange emotion-filled dreams after she accidentally watches a scary film, is set...Read More

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Is Skylanders Superchargers The Next Game in the Series?

The leak of what is potentially the next Skylanders title came from an unexpected source: the Instagram of motocross rider Travis Pastrana.Read More

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FIFA 16 to Feature Female Soccer Players for the First Time

For the first time in the franchise’s history, EA’s FIFA games will feature female soccer players. FIFA 16 comes out on September 22. It will include 12 Women’s National Teams: Australia, Brazil, Canada,...Read More

No More “Adults Only” Games on Twitch

Twitch just updated its Terms of Service, and will no longer support streaming of games rated AO for Adults Only by the ESRB.Read More

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Fallen London Will Be Released on iOS

Acclaimed role-playing game Fallen London is coming to iOS this year, Eurogamer reveals. The news comes after Failbetter Games put out a hiring call for mobile app developers earlier this month....Read More