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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
Hi-Res Episode 2: GAME WITH US!
In this episode of Hi-Res, Keezy and Simone talk about gaming—or not gaming—with their families when they were kids. They also dish out some advice on how you can start gaming together! [download file=”http://www.pixelkin.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Get-Connected.pdf” title=”Get...Read More
Review: inFAMOUS: Second Son
Infamous: Second Son (stylized as inFAMOUS: Second Son) is the third entry in the Infamous series. The basic concept of Infamous is this: you are a Conduit. Conduits are humans with a naturally occurring...Read More
3 Ways To Get Off the Couch While Gaming
Getting too much screentime? Probably. It’s hard these days to tear ourselves away from our electronics, and sometimes it’s even harder to tear kids and teens away. Sitting around in...Read More
Jane McGonigal Explains How to Make Your Life Better Through Gaming
Jane McGonigal, PhD, is perhaps the world’s most famous expert on gaming. In 2010 she made a wildly popular (more than 3 million views) TED talk. It’s called “Gaming Can Make a...Read More
Interview: This Is the Message Black Teenagers Are Getting From Video Games
At Emerald City Comicon, Aina Braxton cosplayed her own personal superhero—Inferna Bird of Paradise. She wore sparkly face makeup and a bright red costume, complete with a cape and knee-high...Read More
Interview: Matthew Hooper, Ace Attorney for Good
A couple of weeks ago, I sat down with Matt Hooper, a Seattle attorney who represents video game and media clients. Matt has a strong interest in “games for good”—video...Read More
