Comments on: Top 10 Video Games for Kids — and Some Extras

By: Video Games Save Lives « Donate Games

Video Games Save Lives « Donate Games — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:47:50 +0000

[...] our Xbox, the GameCube, the Wii, and our Gameboys our family owns perhaps100 games. We’ve played all of them at one point or another. Some have been well worth the money, and [...]

By: I’m Addicted to Wii Sports Resort

I’m Addicted to Wii Sports Resort — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:10:47 +0000

[...] and not ultra-challenging entertainment. In addition, it’s a good introduction to the Wii Motion Plus device. I keep hoping Nintendo releases more games that use it because it makes the Wii a much [...]

By: Toys that Don’t Drive you Insane

Toys that Don’t Drive you Insane — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:32:39 +0000

[...] rare electronic masterpiece that, if you can afford it, will keep your kids occupied with a bevy of stimulating games. I am not one of those parents who discourage video games. They stimulate neural pathways, and help [...]

By: Family Quirkiness

Family Quirkiness — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:18:43 +0000

[...] myself when I was in 8th grade (NES) because my parents thought they were useless. Today I have more video games than anybody I know, and my kids play them frequently. It’s just an example of how kids end [...]

By: Mr. Potato Head: Best Marketed Toy Ever?

Mr. Potato Head: Best Marketed Toy Ever? — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:32:47 +0000

[...] the 70’s and now Mr. Potato Head has appeared in movies (Toy Story), has been featured in video games (most recently Family Game Night) and is being used in a number of clothing lines for kids. Back [...]

By: Super Mario Wii: Retro in a Good Way

Super Mario Wii: Retro in a Good Way — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:33:06 +0000

[...] entertaining Mario Games – Super Mario Galaxy, Mario Kart, Super Paper Mario are to name a few of the very best. But, I missed the side scrolling greatness of the 80’s versions. They were both [...]

By: Call of Duty Endowment: A Worthy Charity

Call of Duty Endowment: A Worthy Charity — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:35:42 +0000

[...] games are a few things. They are most definitely entertaining and debatably educational. They are also a frequent subject of controversy. Parents clearly [...]

By: Staying Sharp

Staying Sharp — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:02:32 +0000

[...] dedicated to the subject). What about when we punish our kids by banning them from a favorite video game and they ask “Why?” and give us a good reasonable argument why they shouldn’t be banned; [...]

By: 10 Awesome Gift Ideas for Dad

10 Awesome Gift Ideas for Dad — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:24 +0000

[...] of their families, but the truth is that they are probably itching to spend a few hours playing video games. I had forgotten how much I loved video games before I got a Wii and an Xbox. The trick is to [...]

By: Are Video Games Bad?

Are Video Games Bad? — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:49:38 +0000

[...] This morning I found an interesting report done by ABC News that basically says video games make people smarter, “Studies show video games make people more perceptive, training their brains to analyze things faster.” The video games I played as a kid did not involve the kind of graphic complexity that today’s games have. They also didn’t have compelling stories or any ability to challenge my intellect. They were games like Galaga, Millipede, Pac-Man, and Missile Defense. They helped my hand eye-coordination, but they didn’t do anything for my problem solving abilities. Today’s games have complex story lines that are full of puzzles and decisions to make, not just zapping bugs descending from the top of the screen. A perfect example of a problem solving type game is Prince of Persia for the Xbox 360. The only way to progress through the game is to collect “light spheres”, and the only way to find them is to get creative, explore the game map, and solve puzzles. I have included it into my favorite games for kids list. [...]

By: Whose Fault is Rotten Behavior? (Video Evidence)

Whose Fault is Rotten Behavior? (Video Evidence) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:31:49 +0000

[...] is that they somehow all have something to do with computer games. I like video games. My kids play video games. But, how can a parent be so irresponsible as to let video games become so important to their [...]