ESRB Holiday Game Giving Tips for Parents
Earlier this week I received a holiday message from our friends at the Entertainment Software Rating Board. I’m a big fan of the ESRB, the game industry’s own self-regulating body, and while some of...
View ArticleEverything Parents Need to Know about Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Here’s a run down of what parents should know about Borderlands The Pre-Sequel. From what makes it an enjoyable game to what to watch out for. Genre and story Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is a first...
View ArticleWii-Sports Resort Wins Family Game of the Year 2009
Winner – Wii Sports Resort (image: trueslant.com) The Family Gamer Awards are very different to the ESRB and PEGI ratings. Rather than trying to keep people away from the wrong games, they look to...
View ArticleCan Darker Video Games be Good For You?
Let's Catch – Surprisingly Dark As a parent I’m always interested in any help relating media and family. To this end I’ve been enjoying the debate around my piece on The Escapist that aims to bring a...
View ArticlePhineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension Sets Records!
So it turns out we aren’t the only ones who thought the Phineas and Ferb TV movie was great. It didn’t just do well: it actually set records. Yes, the numbers are in, and Phineas and Ferb: Across the...
View ArticleToday’s MPAA Ratings Hold Little Value for Parents
Image by Flickr user "bossco" used under CC licensing Before letting their kids see a movie, there’s one thing that almost every parent does: check the rating – that ubiquitous box on nearly every...
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