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Why Some “Free” Games Aren’t Really Free
My hubby, being a software developer and a geek, put me onto a website called Gamasutra.com. Its a gaming developer site but it does a pretty good job at explaining the monetization (yes, its a mouthful) of games such as Farmville, Smurfs Village or most recently Zyngas Candy Cane Crush game (which I havent played).
Why Video Games Can Be Good For Kids
If you were like my family this holiday season, you probably purchased some type of video gaming system – which means now is a great opportunity to start a dialogue on video games. Parents often wonder Will my child play too much? Are video games really bad for my kid? With this is mind, here are my experiences and guidelines on some genres of video games.
App Developers: Why They Make a Difference
A while ago I thought about developing my own educational app. I wrote a business plan, drew numerous illustrations and floated my app idea around. In the end, I decided against it.
Video Games Geared at Girls
Forget all the rock-em, sock-em video games designed for boys… in the last few years, it seems like video game developers finally realized that girls like to have fun too. Maybe your little one yearns to explore wild forests and dive to the bottom of the sea. Maybe she just wants to have her own pet monster. Whatever the case, these fun games are tailor-made for girls: Moxie Girlz
Fun Obsessions with Kids With Autism
Long ago, I accepted that my son gets obsessive. My oldest brother learned this about my son on a recent visit. He came out to California from North Carolina with his wife and daughter. One day, I played tour guide and I took them around to many of the Hollywood/Los Angeles touristy sights. Along the way, my brother and his daughter, sitting in the back with my son, introduced a car game they play …