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5 Rhythm and Music Games You Should Definitely Try

There’s a lot of talk about how first-person shooters get your adrenaline going. But honestly, nothing gets me more pumped (and more competitive) than music games. There’s something about accomplishing...Read More

[Review] Pokémon Art Academy

Pokémon Art Academy isn’t a game in the strictest sense. It’s more like a digitized drawing class on the 3DS where you draw only Pokémon. And it’s really awesome.Read More

[Interview] Exploring Identity in the Upcoming RPG Moon Hunters

In the upcoming role-playing game Moon Hunters, by Kitfox Games, players must go on an adventure to discover why the moon has vanished while making decisions that determine their character’s reputation. These...Read More

This Week In Family Gaming: October 25, 2014

Hello Pixelkiners! We’re back from a busy weekend at Portland Retro Gaming Expo. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and signed up for our newsletter. And thanks to...Read More

[Review] Skylanders: Trap Team

Skylanders: Trap Team is the newest installment of the Skylanders franchise from Activision. A descendant of the Spyro franchise, the Skylanders series incorporates physical toys into the gameplay. You plug the...Read More

[Review] Nancy Drew and the Labyrinth of Lies

Nancy Drew and the Labyrinth of Lies is a point-and-click adventure game based on, you guessed it, the Nancy Drew series. You are Nancy herself, wandering around a museum in...Read More

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Pixelkin Visits GeekGirlCon 2014! [Video]

Pixelkin had an amazing time at GeekGirlCon 2014! Between the panels, the vendors, the artist’s alley, the DIY science zone, the gaming room, and the cosplay, there was definitely something...Read More

[Review] Poptropica: Forgotten Islands

Let’s face it. Lots of games for young kids, especially those based on other properties, be they television shows, toys or movies, just aren’t very good games. Poptropica: Forgotten Islands falls...Read More

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Exploring Morality in Star Wars: The Old Republic

The “Star Wars” films blend a classic story of good versus evil with modern special effects and a sci-fi setting. They explore old themes of growing up, love, betrayal, and...Read More

[Review] Project Spark

Project Spark isn’t a video game. It’s an environment and an elaborate toolset for making games (and other content, like movies).  Starter content, tutorials, and—yes—games are included as part of the...Read More

This Week In Family Gaming: October 18, 2014

Hi there Pixelkiners! Simone de Rochefort here with your family gaming updates. We went to GeekGirlCon last weekend and it was a blast. It’s definitely one of the most relaxing,...Read More

[Review] Alien Isolation

Alien Isolation is the latest in a long string of games that have tried to capitalize on the popularity of the seminal Alien movie franchise. Most Alien games have been,...Read More

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How Ticket to Ride Made My Wii Obsolete: Reflections on Family Game Night

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 regularly crossposting articles from...Read More

[Review] Revolution 60

Roleplaying games can enable us to do things only possible in our imagination. They can let us fly, conjure magic, or save the world. My favorite roleplaying games, however, are...Read More