When I try to sum up Miitomo, Nintendo’s first-ever mobile app, the best way I can think to do it is The Sims meets OkCupid (for kids). You’re picking cute… Read More
Conventional wisdom may still say video games are a bad thing, but the evidence is slowly piling up: Moderate video gaming is associated with emotional and intellectual intelligence. A new study… Read More
LEGO is stepping up its game. The company has just launched a sandbox game through Valve’s Steam platform (Windows only, so far) where players can shape and build the landscape. It’s called… Read More
Google Play is introducing a program called “Designed for Families.” Developers will be able to opt into the program if their Android games and apps meet the requirements for the… Read More
Nintendo recently won a patent case over their Wii Balance Board technology. Ithica Ventures and Ithica Development sued Nintendo in 2013, claiming the technology used in the balance board infringed on their… Read More
A couple of weeks ago someone asked me what the best gaming headphones are, and I realized he probably wasn’t the only one wondering. There are a few things to keep… Read More
Richard Flanagan and Quynh Nguyen are a couple and game development team that had to face a very difficult obstacle in the development of their game—the birth of their first… Read More
The world of video games can be a tough one for parents and kids to navigate — trying to find titles that are not only fun but also educational and age-appropriate.… Read More