Forza Horizon 2 is a stunning, fun racing game for the Xbox that’s addictive for both kids and adults. We play it on an Xbox One and the graphics are impressive. It’s set in the south of France and the north of Italy, making the lavender fields and Poplars look very familiar since we’ve been in that regions dozens of times. It’s an ‘open world’ racing game, meaning you can drive around the region yourself and explore as much as you want to. [Read more…] about Forza Horizon 2 [Saturday Morning Review]
Choosing the Best Game Console for Your Kids
My son turned 7 in December and his biggest wish was a game console. Both my husband and I aren’t gamers—though we both did play our fair share of computer games back when we were young and had too much free time.
Our problem was that we were way out of tune with current game consoles and what would be a good choice for him considering his age. So we did our due diligence and studied all the options, weighing advice from friends, bloggers, and self-proclaimed experts. Here’s what we learned. [Read more…] about Choosing the Best Game Console for Your Kids
Why Play Should Be Part of Your Day [Video]
For several years I’ve underestimated the importance of play.
It’s true.
I have.
And while I did allow my kids to enjoy in lots of play, I took myself too seriously to indulge in it myself.
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2,000+ MS-DOS Games Online!
Feeling like a quick trip back to memory lane?
How about playing some MS-DOS classics?
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4 Common Myths About Gamers
As a gamer, there are several stereotypes that you have to constantly deal with.
While some of these stereotypes have faded away, there are still a few that just won’t seem to go away. The truth of the matter is, gaming isn’t just for kids anymore. Many of those who grew-up playing Super Mario Bros. are well into our 30’s and we enjoying gaming as a family and on our own.
It’s a permanent fixture in our culture.
Here are four common myths about gamers that I would like to dispel for you:
Hunger Crunch: Fighting Hunger with Gaming
Gaming is fun.
Fighting world hunger is excellent.
So what happens when you combine the two?
This:
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