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Fortnite improves chat filters for younger gamers
Epic Games recently redesigned Fortnite text chat, allowing creators to include text chat on their islands, and expanding chat filters. Fortnite features three methods of text chat. Party Channel –...Read More
Roblox “users under the age of 13 will not be able to play, search, and discover unrated experiences”
Roblox, one of the most popular video games among children and teens, has implemented new safety measures to protect younger users under the age of 13. That’s great news, but...Read More
Learn molecular biology with free game, Target Malaria: The Game
Nonprofit research group Target Malaria has released an educational game, Target Malaria: The Game. The game (which is also referred to as an “interactive tool”) is free to download on...Read More
Learn coding with kid-friendly adventure, Glitch Hero
Artax Games and edutainment developer Didactoons have released educational-adventure Glitch Hero on PC (Steam), PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox ($11.99). Glitch Hero stars Ada, a young girl who becomes trapped in...Read More
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is a heartbreakingly wonderful documentary about finding life in a virtual world
I just finished watching “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin,” on Netflix, and I’m still crying. The moving documentary explores the too-short life of Mats Steen, a young man who suffered...Read More
Shocking ESA Report: Video games top kids’ wish lists this holiday
The Entertainment Software Association recently surveyed kids (ages 10-17) for the upcoming holiday season, revealing the not-so-shocking news that video games top their holiday wish lists. Video games were the...Read More
Blizzard Entertainment paid summer internships open now for 2025
Blizzard Entertainment, one of the biggest game developers in the United States, has opened their 2025 summer internship program. Prospective students can register now through January 2025. The 12-week internship...Read More
