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VIDEO: Cosplay Explained—How Making and Wearing Costumes Helps Young People Be Themselves
Cosplay (derived from “costume play”) involves dressing up like a fictional character. It’s a hobby enjoyed by people all over the world, and it’s not just about anime; people cosplay...Read More
New Release: Titanfall
Titanfall was released today for the Xbox One (it’s also available on the Xbox 360 and PC). Titanfall is a first-person shooter with a couple of twists. First, you can...Read More
Exploring Gender–Laura Kate Dale and Emmett Scout Weigh in on Oculus Rift and Roleplaying Games
Games have been used to explore aspects of identity—from personality traits like bravery and leadership to more complex issues like gender identity. Roleplaying games like World of Warcraft have often...Read More
Plants vs. Zombies: The Pros of Shooting Games for Kids
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare, the latest installment in the popular Plants vs. Zombies franchise, is here, and it’s a shooter. According to critic reviews, it’s a really good shooter. It’s...Read More
15 Exciting Things Families Can Do At Emerald City Comicon
Emerald City Comicon—Seattle’s own comic book and geek convention—is coming up at the end of March! From the 28th through the 30th, the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle...Read More
Put Armor on Your Mom: How To Get Your Family Started in World of Warcraft
You may have heard of World of Warcraft (WoW). It’s one of the biggest MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games) out there and it’s been going strong for about...Read More
Manage Screentime and Keep the Family Happy
There’s this fight that happens. You know the one: “Whose turn is it to play?” “But I only got 28 minutes! I still have 2 minutes to go!” “Sweetie, I...Read More
The State of Family Gaming 2014: Pixelkin’s New Survey Results Are In!
Video games are not just for young men anymore! Nowadays all kinds of people play video games, and lots of parents play games with their kids.Read More
Don’t Be Scared: Start a Family Game Night!
It’s a busy world, and families are always looking for more ways to spend time together. Well, parents at least are looking for more ways to connect with their kids....Read More
Why People Get Addicted to WoW, and What It Has To Do With Religion
Everybody knows it’s easy to get a little too serious about games sometimes—but can we really compare that emotional intensity to religious fervor?Read More
"We've always had each other's backs"—12 Stories That Will Make You Miss Your Brother or Sister
When I was six, Santa Claus gave my family a Nintendo 64. I still remember unwrapping it on Christmas morning, tugging the plain white tissue paper off the box. I...Read More
Teenager Matt West Doesn't Want Kids to Play Violent Games. Here's What He's Doing About It.
Have you ever heard a kid tell other kids to stop playing video games? Catch your breath, it’s not as extreme as you think. This Massachusetts teenager just wants people...Read More
CodeSpells: A Magical Exploration of Java
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on UW Bothell’s student-run media blog, The Next. CodeSpells is a fantastic resource for kids learning to make programs, and we encourage all parents...Read More
6 Games Based on TV Shows Your Kids Love
I’ll be straight with you. There are a lot of games out there based on TV shows—and many of them were made in the 1990s and early 2000s. This isn’t...Read More
