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GeekGirlCon 2014, A Celebration of Nerdy Women
Pixelkin staffers are still reveling in the great times we had at GeekGirlCon! What a terrific experience!…Read More
[Review] Costume Quest 2
Costume Quest 2, the sequel to Double Fine’s 2010 Halloween RPG Costume Quest, made me laugh out loud, many times. It’s a kid-centric Halloween romp through time and space, and while...Read More
Kids and Teens Love Playing with Identity in RPGs
Teenagers, identity: these are two terms that often come into contact with each other. Once kids hit adolescence, they spend a lot of time trying to figure out who they are....Read More
This Week in Family Gaming: October 11, 2014
Hey Pixelkiners, it’s time for family gaming news! The story of a princess and her fiance trying to bury a dead king might sound kinda grim, but not when it’s...Read More
Does Your Daughter Want to Make Games? Women in Game Development Have Some Advice
In the past couple of months, the video game industry has been a hostile environment for women. Those who criticize the medium for its flaws and injustices, such as feminist...Read More
[Review] Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor is an open-world action game set in the gap between “The Hobbit” and the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Created by Monolith Productions and distributed...Read More
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
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
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
[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
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
