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Games Instead of Tests in American Schools
If you’re one of the many, many people who think high-stakes American testing needs some work…well, you might be surprised at some of the possible solutions we’re coming up with....Read More
Dark Souls II Review: Unforgiving Fun
“Long ago, in a walled off land, far to the north, a great king built a great kingdom. I believe they called it Drangleic. Perhaps you’re familiar. No, how could...Read More
Designing Apps to Keep Kids Healthy: An Interview with Wellapets Creator Alex Ryu
In April we reviewed Wellapets, a game that’s fun and teaches kids how to handle asthma. We talked to Alex Ryu, the CEO and Co-Founder of Wellapets maker LifeGuard Games. Ryu...Read More
It Was Hard to Choose—6 Great Games From E3 2014
E3 is gaming’s big event of the year. Held in Los Angeles, California, it’s a trade show where many companies make their big announcements and debut the games that will...Read More
15 Games We're Psyched for After E3
Last week was the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in LA, and many of the biggest game companies in the world announced their upcoming titles. Here’s a list of the (non-M-rated)...Read More
6 Games to Play if you like Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones fans just sat down for the season finale, and maybe…just maybe…you’re all looking for something to fill the emptiness inside. We suggest video games! Here are six games...Read More
Assassin's Creed Unity Disappoints With Its Lack of Female Characters
One of the biggest uproars to come out of this year’s E3 is the announcement that Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Unity won’t have playable female assassins. Not even in co-op mode. This...Read More
Mario Kart 8 Review: Clever, Clean, and Crazy Fast
I have been playing Nintendo’s Mario Kart for most of my life. Mario Kart 64 was (and continues to be) a big deal in my home, and it played an...Read More
“Mom? Dad? I Want to Play Video Games for a Living.”
From the early days of the arcade, there has been competitive play in video games. Now players compete worldwide and online, and gamers who used to compete for the bragging...Read More
Review: Transistor
Transistor, from Supergiant Games, is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. A fun, emotionally compelling action-RPG with a female protagonist, Transistor impressed me with its beautiful graphics and unconventional gameplay.Read More
Child of Light Review: The Fairy Tale My Younger Self Was Waiting For
Child of Light brings your favorite childhood picture books to life. It’s equal parts “The Wizard of Oz” and Grimm’s fairy tales. Though the gameplay may lack something, its beautiful...Read More
With Heels Built Right In: Questioning Sexism in New Release Wildstar
Wildstar, NCSoft’s new space fantasy MMORPG, was released this week. With the game’s cartoonish graphics and former Blizzard developers on board, Wildstar clearly hopes to make a play for World...Read More
Geocaching: The Video Game of the Outdoors
Now that summer is rolling around, you might be looking for more ways to get outdoors while still enjoying the awesome benefits of gaming together as a family. Geocaching is your solution! This awesome...Read More
Welcome to Guardian Games Week
If you haven’t yet, you might want to check out the UK Guardian’s Game Week! The Guardian, a British news site, will be covering special topics such as sex and...Read More
