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Despite Protests, Nintendo Says No Gay Miis in Tomodachi Life
In this special post, Pixelkin contributor Jason de Kanter challenges Nintendo’s decision not to allow same-sex relationships in its new game, Tomodachi Life, and encourages parents to teach kids how...Read More
Games Unplugged: LARPing 101
As a kid, I played games at recess that involved some very weird imaginary scenarios. There was one about a magical rainbow summer camp populated by giant spiders, and another...Read More
6 Ways Gamers Are Changing Lives
Last month’s Games for Change Conference reminded us of all the ways that video games and gamers can contribute to the world through innovation and dedication. Today we’d like to...Read More
Oculus Rift Is Not Just for Gaming—It’s for Classrooms, too.
Oculus Rift is a virtual-reality gaming headset that makes you feel as if you are in another world. It’s the first virtual-reality system that’s on track to be widely available to...Read More
HabitRPG: A To-Do List With Swords and Potions
HabitRPG isn’t exactly a game, but it’s not exactly your average time management app either. It’s the perfect mixture of both.Read More
(Emotionally) Mature Games: How Jenova Chen Redefined Video Games
Last week at the 11th Annual Games for Change Festival in New York City, game creator Jenova Chen spoke in a panel called “Blank Canvas: Designing a New Era of Emotional...Read More
New Release: Jungle Rumble
Disco Pixel just released Jungle Rumble for iOS! Jungle Rumble is a rhythm game that pits players against an enemy monkey tribe that wants to steal your bananas. Players have to tap...Read More
5 Awesome Moments From The Games for Change Festival
If you are tuned into the educational games community, you probably know that last week was the 11th annual Games For Change (G4C) Festival in New York City. This awesome conference...Read More
Video Interview: Jordan Shapiro Wants Parents to Bring Context to Gaming
Jordan Shapiro is one of our biggest influencers—a voice of reason who understands that parents should treat games as they would any form of media—i.e., they should at least talk about video games...Read More
The Ergonomics of Gaming: Common Orthopedic Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Games can be heart-pounding, but if you’re feeling the burn without leaving your chair, something’s wrong with the way you play. While most people think that they’re not at risk...Read More
Audiobook? Try Audiogame! Grail to the Thief on Kickstarter
When Hank Krang wins a talking time machine in a game of poker, he knows exactly what he’s going to do with it. Study long-lost cultures and societies? Of course not! He’s going...Read More
How Average Is Your Household? Check Out These Gamer Statistics From the ESA
It might not come as any surprise, but it’s nice to have the statistics. The Entertainment Software Association just put out its 2014 report of Essential Facts About the Computer and...Read More
3 Games That Will Increase Your Emotional IQ
Most parents are aware that games can be used as educational tools, but many still don’t realize that games are instruments for promoting social responsibility, empathy, and justice. These important aspects of games are...Read More
Review: Monument Valley
How long have you wandered, silent princess? Monument Valley is singular. A story of atonement with the visual stylings of M.C. Escher, the new puzzle game by ustwo makes a unique and powerful statement that feels...Read More
