Mario, the iconic Nintendo character, has his own day and it’s today! When March 10 is written as Mar10, it looks like Mario’s name. The clever way the abbreviation spells the character’s name has become National Mar10 Day. Whether or not you knew about today’s connection to Mario, it’s a perfect excuse to celebrate National Mar10…
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How to Use Video Games to Connect with Your Kids
Screen time. It makes many parents groan, especially during the summer following over a year of online and hybrid school. Unplugging is important and so is the down time that allows our kids to find and foster their own interest. But if their interests center around gaming, use this to your advantage. Use video games…
Taking Control: Setting Boundaries to Keep Games Fun and Balanced
When I started blogging 10 years ago, buying games was so straightforward. You paid a single price for a box that either contained software for your computer or a new game for your gaming console. There was no risk of getting a surprise bill from your credit card company or an online store for additional…
Feeling Left Out When Your Kids Play Video Games? Do these 3 things!
This post is sponsored by Best Buy When our kids were little, their holiday wish lists made sense because they were made up of things we understood but as they get older, items on their lists can suddenly feel like a foreign language. In the blink of an eye, Legos, Star Wars, ponies, and princesses…
About Cars 3: Driven to Win
Affiliate links are included in this post Cars 3 fans who loved watching the legendary Lightning McQueen get back into racing with the help of Cruz Ramirez in the theaters, will love the new Cars 3: Driven to Win video game. This world-class competitive racing game was inspired by the Disney•Pixar Cars 3 film and…
5 Tips for Balancing Video Games and Summer Fun
A guest post by Patricia Vance, President of Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Summer is here, which means school is out and the kids have more screen time. But are you ready? Video games and mobile apps can be a great way to entertain kids during a long road trip or on a rainy summer day. Before…
ESRB Celebrates 20 Years of Rating Video Games and Apps
Characters like Mario, Sonic, Master Chief, Ratchet and Clank, Lara Croft, Snake, and other popular video game characters have shared one thing in common over the last 20 years: they’re all featured in a game that carries an Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) icon. If you’re not familiar with the ESRB, it’s a non-profit organization that…
E3 2012: Snoop Dogg, WiiU, and hot fall video games
For anyone who loves games, E3 is the place to be. 2012 E3 kicked off yesterday, opening expo doors to reveal the latest titles from all the biggest names in the industry and providing attendees with the opportunity to play games and provide feedback to developers prior to the fall release dates. Multimillion dollar multi-level…
Celebrating Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You
Happy Star Wars Day! Today is a day that Star Wars fans, both young and old, can appreciate and celebrate together. So settle in tonight to watch you favorite Star Wars movie and enjoy some of the Star Wars themed items and sites that we love. Re-enact scenes from Star Wars movies with Star Wars…
PBSKids STEM Challenge Twitter Party (Thursday 1/19)
One of the most effective ways that kids can learn is by playing games— board games, card games, and yes, even video games! PBS KIDS is participating in the 2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge, an annual competition to motivate interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning among America’s youth by tapping into…
