Video Games
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SWAPtoberfest Begins Today Through the End of the Month!
This October, celebrate the highly anticipated launch of Skylanders SWAP Force with fun SWAPtober activities! Kicking off SWAPtober, Activision will be giving away one Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack per day from October 1-31 via the official Skylanders Twitter channel (@SkylandersGames). Portal Masters can visit Skylanders.com to mix and match their favorite SWAP ForceTM characters out of the more than 250 possible combinations. Fans can then tweet their favorite SWAP Force character combination along with a suggested catchphrase using the hashtags #SWAPtober and #Skylanders for the chance to win one of the daily Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack giveaways, which will be available after the game’s launch. On October 10,…
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Holiday Showcase: Skylanders Giants
You know you live in a house full of gamers when you personally know the staff at your local GameStop. As I walk around the game store, I found the Skylanders figures cute. I wasn’t really sure how they were incorporated in a video game, but I noticed that Activision publishes this game, so they probably know what they are doing. It should be noted that I am NOT a gamer. 😉 I was quickly educated that Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure combined a physical and digital toy experience, redefining a new model of children’s play. With the success of the Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure comes a new saga for this video game. The sequel, Skylanders…
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Holiday Showcase: LeapFrog
Is the expensive iPad or Playstation Vita on your child’s wishlist? Then, you’ll be happy to know that LeapFrog has created two devices that will fit your budget and educate at the same time. LeapPad 2 is really the ultimate toy for children. With its tablet-like features, touchscreen, and stylus, the LeapPad 2 satisfies that curiosity. The device is well-built and well-designed. The technical specifications aren’t as large of a boost compared to what you might see in a smartphone or a video game console. It’s an excellent investment in your child’s early learning skills and an entertainment device that keeps their active minds busy. This device is designed for kids 3-9 years…
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Video Games ARE NOT just for BOYS
Parents, and even some researchers, have long blamed video games for such problems as obesity, violence, depression and detachment from family and friends. Let’s start out with the stats: Over 90% of kids play video games in US. 11% of children under 8 use a smartphone, iPod, iPad, etc. to play games. 42% of children under 8 have a TV in their bedroom. 40% of time spent on Facebook is spent playing social games. But, Brigham Young University School of Family Life researchers stand by a positive notion that could surprise some people: Video games may help strengthen the bond between parents and their daughters. The study found that girls who played video…
