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This Week in Family Gaming: May 1, 2015
Hi Pixelkiners! We’ve all heard the lazy gamer stereotype. And some of us live the lazy gamer stereotype. But it doesn’t have to be that way! The International eSports Federation...Read More
Here Are the New World Video Game Hall of Fame Finalists
The World Video Game Hall of Fame is a new effort by the Strong National Museum of Play to highlight games that have inspired and influenced the medium throughout the history...Read More
Ana’s Apps: Lazoo Zoo
Playing with animals—real or virtual—is something almost all kids love to do. There is no shortage of virtual animal games in the iTunes store, and I’ll be talking about a...Read More
Pixelkin Hosts Power Up at the EMP Museum
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Minecraft’s New Female Character
Minecraft doesn’t really have characters, per se, but the default human is Steve. Steve is definitely guy-like. So Minecraft is adding Alex, a slightly remodeled human who also happens to be...Read More
When It’s OK to Play Grand Theft Auto With a Toddler
If you have ever outlawed a game at your house, chances are high that it was Grand Theft Auto. Some kids get exposed to the Grand Theft Auto games because their parents...Read More
6 Innovative Games Mentioned at Games for Change Festival
There were, of course, more than six innovative and exciting games showcased at the 12th Annual Games for Change Festival, but these were some of my favorites. The games featured...Read More
Let’s Play Mario Kart 8!
If you’ve been following our YouTube channel, you may have noticed that every few weeks Pixelkin staff members Simone de Rochefort and Courtney Holmes abandon their desks and duke it out in Mario...Read More
Game Walkthroughs Aren’t Cheating—They’re Research
If you’ve watched your kids struggle with a game, then head to Google and suddenly come back and easily move on to the next level, you might wonder if they’re cheating....Read More
This Week in Family Gaming: April 24, 2015
Hey everybody! If you’ve got retro gaming gear, GameStop now has a trading program for you. If you’re in Birmingham or New York, anyway. The pilot program means you can...Read More
Why Kinect Is Worth the Extra Money for Families
If you’re looking to buy an Xbox One, you’ve got two choices: with Kinect or without. Buying the system without Kinect knocks $100 off the price, but if you’ve got...Read More
15 Truths About Learning from G4C 2015
The 12th annual Games for Change Festival is happening this week, and we’ve been watching the events every day. One of the focuses of G4C is learning, because learning is...Read More
5 Games That Help Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders
This article originally appeared on LearningWorksForKids.com, a site dedicated to talking about games and technology in relation to “alternative learners,” which includes kids with learning disabilities, dyslexia, autism, and ADHD....Read More
A Skylanders Lesson From the Kids…One Mom’s Story
I’m not much of a video game person. I enjoy them, but mostly because they are a great way to do something other than whatever it is I’m supposed to...Read More
