The Thinking Skills Club, an after school activity that uses online games as a way of tuning up children’s cognitive gears, has created a YouTube video giving an overview of the site itself and how it works. Using Snow Line, a game in the Executive Function section of the site, club founder Mitch Moldofsky leads a virtual tour that includes playing the game, demonstrating how the “brain puzzles” that track a child’s progress are built, and even linking up to research about the supporting skills that underlie the choice of games. Read the rest of this entry »
Electronic Arts Inc. has announced that EA Sports™ has secured licensing agreements with 19 of the top football clubs from Brazil, ensuring each officially licensed club will feature the authentic club crest, kits and players in-game. FIFA 14 will feature over 30 leagues, more than 600 clubs, and 16,000 players. FIFA 14 will feature nearly twice as many officially licensed Brazilian clubs over the last iteration of the game, including 18 teams from the Série A. The 19 Brazilian clubs who have been officially licensed and will be showcased in-game are: Read the rest of this entry »
Ubisoft has announced that the Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ Limited Edition is available for pre-order in North America, full of a treasure-trove of riches worthy of all treasure-seeking gamers and crafty pirates. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Limited Edition will be released on the PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4, Xbox One®, Xbox 360® and Windows® PC. The Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Limited Edition will be available for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® on October 29, 2013 for $129.99. Read the rest of this entry »
EA Sports™ is proud to announce a partnership with the five-time player of the year, Gareth Bale. One of the Barclays Premier League’s most accomplished talents and winner of the 2012-2013 PFA Young Player of the Year, PFA Players’ Player of the Year and the FWA Footballer of the Year (Barlcays POY 2012/13) (PFA Players POY 2010/11), Bale will make his debut on the cover of FIFA 14in the UK, Ireland and Middle East, alongside Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi. Read the rest of this entry »
Every1Plays has announced the release of Land of The Magic Stones, a high quality, nonviolent RPG title for children 3 to 6 years of age. The game is available on iTunes, Google play and Amazon.com starting today, and is fully compatible with most iOS and Android tablets and smart phones. Please see below for purchase information. The game is a play and learn adventure where children become a magical sorcerer who seeks to restore the Kingdom of the Magic Stones while gaining the trust of an enchanted Dragon. Read the rest of this entry »
The year is 2084 and the galaxy is in chaos. Humanity has discovered alien technology allowing space travel between the planets, opening up the universe for exploration and conquest. Forces around the solar system battle for supremacy, but one leader must rise up to unite the galaxy against all intergalactic invaders. Welcome to the ultimate sci-fi adventure Rivals at War: 2084, new from Hothead Games. Read the rest of this entry »
Mech Mice, the eagerly awaited game from Hyper Hippo Productions, has just entered open beta. Now everyone can log on to play and help test the game alongside the Hyper Hippo team prior to its full launch in Fall 2013. To celebrate the launch of open beta, Hyper Hippo has announced the “Mech Mice Founder” program, which provides fans with the opportunity to pre-order every future Mech Mice level, unlock custom units and much more. In addition, Hyper Hippo has also promised to match all pre-order purchases by donating free “Mech Mice Founder” accounts to various children’s charities around the world. Read the rest of this entry »
Mind over Monsters! A new expansion is now available for Sword of the Stars: The Pit, the popular role-playing game from Kerberos Productions. The MindGames DLC expands the fan-favorite roguelike by unlocking the eerie powers of the mind for all playable characters. In addition to 28 new psionic powers, MindGames offers two new playable characters, ten new levels, new monsters, new weapons and items, and new game mechanics which will enhance the already-addictive game experience for old players and newcomers alike. Read the rest of this entry »
The Thinking Skills Club, an after school activity that uses online games as a way of tuning up children’s cognitive gears, has created a YouTube video giving an overview of the site itself and how it works. Using Snow Line, a game in the Executive Function section of the site, club founder Mitch Moldofsky leads a virtual tour that includes playing the game, demonstrating how the “brain puzzles” that track a child’s progress are built, and even linking up to research about the supporting skills that underlie the choice of games. Read the rest of this entry »
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