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5 Game Soundtracks for the Whole Family

Are you looking for some epic, catchy game soundtracks from games your kids love? The Pixelkin team listens to soundtracks almost every day, so we put together a list of...Read More

When We Grew Up: Gaming as an Adult

IGN recently published a series of brief personal stories from its staff recounting the moments they realized they had become adult gamers. The transition between childhood and adulthood is something that has...Read More

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Battle Chef Brigade: A Cooking Game With Monstrous Seasonings

Trinket Studios‘ Battle Chef Brigade is still a game in progress (set to launch sometime this year), but we’re pretty excited about it. For families who like cooking games and...Read More

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The Secret Behind the Disappearance of Educational Games

Educational games never quite turned out like we hoped they would. That’s the conclusion Technapex’s Tristan Kruth reaches, as he fondly remembers the educational games of the 90s—Oregon Trail, Carmen...Read More

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Advice From a Gamer Dad

Some of my fondest memories are of my siblings and me gathering around the computer while my dad played games. Gaming became a family pastime; we would help from the...Read More

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Review: Ittle Dew

Last week I had the pleasure of playing through the indie puzzler Ittle Dew by Ludosity. As a longtime Legend of Zelda fan, I won’t deny that I was initially...Read More

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Apple Offers Up Seeds of Reparation

Apple Inc. recently agreed to provide full refunds to parents whose kids accidentally spent money on microtransactions. Sometimes families can rack up thousands of dollars in debt without even noticing....Read More

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4 Reasons I’m Buying an Xbox One Now

I’m a Microsoft person. Always have been. I’ve had my problems with Microsoft products, sure, and gotten frustrated at times, but who doesn’t get frustrated with technology? (Apple people? Maybe,...Read More

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What It's Like To Be a Woman in School for Game Development

Mariko, aka Gamerwife, recently spoke to Tina Kalinger, a game developer-in-training, as part of her series of fantastic interviews of women in game development.Read More

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10 Games for Your Space-Obsessed Kid

Is your kid absolutely crazy about space? A space-themed game could pique their interest and let them explore genre-specific themes. But where do you start? The good news is, there...Read More

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NPR On Reaching Out With Empathy Games

A recent NPR story has highlighted the growth of emotional, story-focused indie games—a trend that could make gaming increasingly accessible to players who look for more than pulse-pounding action. These games...Read More

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Steam Family Gaming Options Now Available

Game distributor Steam has recently announced the introduction of new family options for all of their users. Starting last week, any Steam user may enable family settings that can hide...Read More

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Only a Few Days Left To Submit!

The contest is finally… Wait, no. You still have a few days left. A few of you have expressed interest in submitting over the weekend, so we’re extending the deadline!...Read More

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The Race is On! Gaming for Charity

In a recent Kotaku story, Steve Mariconz featured Awesome Games Done Quick, a week-long charity event organized by Speed Demos Archive (SDA). Twice a year, expert gamers gather and play through classic video...Read More