While it’s easy to find mainstream media attacking video games for no reason, it’s also undeniable that video games can be an addictive hobby, especially for young children.
The ESRB has a fairly detailed and complex system that determines what games are marked kid-safe and which are considered appropriate for adults’ eyes only. All major publishers participate in the voluntary rating system, and it is instrumental in physical, retail game sales in stores like GameStop and Walmart.
If free-to-air TV can bombard us with Christmas-themed viewing, then we’ll wish you a Merry Christmas with video gaming’s counterpart, the unforgettable boxing of a NINTENDO SIXTY-FOURRRRRRR! YES! YES!
Three children (with a baby cameo) take on the roles of Link, Zelda and Ganon in what could be the most favourable outcome of Legend of Zelda fans in love, even if they got the musical credit wrong.
The great things about playing video games is how it gives you a chance to spend a little time with your child in their environment. That doesn’t mean gaming should replace throwing a football or building models, but sitting back and letting your child take charge in a fictional world can be a meaningful bonding experience. Here’s a few great games for the parent looking to play.
Not only did Nathan and Jen Glemboski use the lure of sweet, puffy marshmallows to lure their child into playing a real-life version of the arcade classic Pac-Man, they then sent the link into a gaming blog for our amusement. As long as you’re living under my roof you’ll eat those marshmallows!
