A teen who frustrated his mom gaming 8 hours a day became a millionaire in the Fortnite World Cup. “Jaden Ashman, 15, told the BBC that he started playing Fortnite when it was first released in 2017 and had been…
Watch out Pokemon Go, here comes Minecraft Earth!
“If you’ve ever wished your Pokemon Go had a little less Pikachu and a little more Creeper, Microsoft has a game for you. Headed to mobile phones this summer as a limited beta, Minecraft Earth will blend the power of augmented reality…
Find out how math is integral in designing video games
Matthew S. Stenquist shares a first-hand look at how math is used in video game design. His shared experience at Quora might inspire your kids to get involved in the business. Read more at Forbes.
Meet the finalists of Change The Game Design Challenge
Google chose five finalists from thousands of teenage girls who wanted to bring their unique voices to the gaming world. They worked with Girls Make Games and ESA to produce, develop and launch their game designs on Google Play. Meet…
How to see shows featured at Comic Con
Comic-Con International just wrapped up in San Diego this past weekend. While some promoted shows are on The CW and Fox, you’ll need more than seven video subscriptions to watch them all. Quartz has a convenient list for you to…
Overwatch players raise millions for breast cancer research
In two weeks more than 3/4 of a million Overwatch players paid $15 for the Pink Mercy skin. Known as the most powerful healer character, Pink Mercy and other special skins are highly sought-after in #Overwatch an extremely popular team-based…
Esports hit high school and college campuses
Esports are getting popular at colleges and high schools with the creation of varsity programs and unofficial leagues. One of the collegiate leaders in esports is UC Irvine, one of the first colleges to have a varsity program and the…
Gamers need cool shoes too
Gamers are getting cool K-Swiss kicks to play video games. The Verge reports that K-Swiss announced “a deal with e-sports group The Immortals to design a pair of custom sneakers for the club … The Immortals is one of North…
Are your kids addicted to their screens?
Is too much screen time a habit or an addiction? Is it harming you or your kids? Is media overuse a symptom of depression or anxiety? While it’s not yet classified as an “addiction,” some teens are seeking counseling to…
China’s Most Popular Mobile Game Charges Into American Market
Arena of Valor (also known as Kings of Glory) has more than 200 million users in China. The game is so popular that Tencent, the game developer, implemented a daily time restriction for young players to “ensure children’s healthy development.”…