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#family-friendly-games

"Exit 8" Is a Video-Game Adaptation That Ingeniously Subverts Its Source

The player ambles through an eerily underpopulated subway station, which gradually comes to resemble a metro-themed infinity loop—a maddeningly repetitive circle of mid-transit hell.

Film

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.

fromFast Company

Netflix just added free games for kids to your subscription. Here's how to access them

Netflix Playground is a new app for children that allows interactive experiences with favorite characters from popular shows.

fromTipRanks Financial

Games

Netflix (NFLX) Kicks Off 'Playground' App for Ad-Free Kids Gaming - TipRanks.com

Netflix Launches Playground App to Take on Apple Arcade

Netflix launched Netflix Playground, a kid-friendly app for children under eight, featuring interactive games and a safe, ad-free environment.

fromTechCrunch

Netflix launches a standalone app for kids' games | TechCrunch

Netflix launches Netflix Playground, a standalone app for kids' games, featuring an ad-free experience and offline access.

Netflix is launching a new app for kids games

Netflix launches Netflix Playground, a family-friendly gaming app for kids under eight, included in subscriptions with no ads or in-app purchases.

Netflix's TV games get a big boost with Jackbox collection

Netflix adds Jackbox's Drawful 2, Fibbage 4, and Quiplash 3 to its party game lineup, available for subscribers at no extra cost.

fromFast Company

Netflix just added free games for kids to your subscription. Here's how to access them

Netflix Playground is a new app for children that allows interactive experiences with favorite characters from popular shows.

fromTipRanks Financial

Games

Netflix (NFLX) Kicks Off 'Playground' App for Ad-Free Kids Gaming - TipRanks.com

Netflix Launches Playground App to Take on Apple Arcade

Netflix launched Netflix Playground, a kid-friendly app for children under eight, featuring interactive games and a safe, ad-free environment.

fromTechCrunch

Netflix launches a standalone app for kids' games | TechCrunch

Netflix launches Netflix Playground, a standalone app for kids' games, featuring an ad-free experience and offline access.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Netflix is launching a new app for kids games

Netflix launches Netflix Playground, a family-friendly gaming app for kids under eight, included in subscriptions with no ads or in-app purchases.

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US news

Moment Roblox predator arrested after grooming 14-year-old girl

A 19-year-old man was jailed for 28 months for sexually exploiting a 14-year-old girl he met on Roblox.

#disney

7 hours ago

Video games

Disney Removes A Bunch More Games From Steam With No Warning

Video games

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

7 hours ago

Disney Removes A Bunch More Games From Steam With No Warning

Disney has removed over 29 games from Steam without warning, raising concerns about potential exclusivity with Epic Games.

fromArmin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.

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Mario and Earendil

Last year changed the way many of us thought about software. It certainly changed the way I did. I spent much of 2025 building, probing, and questioning how to build software, and in many more ways what I want to do.

Software development

#tomodachi-life

11 hours ago

Games

Nintendo Developers Obsessed Over Getting Farting Right In Tomodachi Life

Tomodachi Life Fans Are Already Running Wild With Its Character Creator

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream features a robust character-creation tool, but Nintendo's anti-image-sharing policy limits online sharing of creations.

11 hours ago

Games

Nintendo Developers Obsessed Over Getting Farting Right In Tomodachi Life

Tomodachi Life Fans Are Already Running Wild With Its Character Creator

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream features a robust character-creation tool, but Nintendo's anti-image-sharing policy limits online sharing of creations.

Disney Dreamlight Valley - All Elements Of Nature Path Duties And How To Complete Them

Pocahontas joins Disney Dreamlight Valley with the Elements of Nature Star Path, offering new duties and rewards.

#capcom

9 hours ago

Video games

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

1 day ago

Video games

Pragmata is just OK, but it could've been great

9 hours ago

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

Capcom has transformed from a struggling company to a leading game developer with successful titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem.

1 day ago

Pragmata is just OK, but it could've been great

Capcom's Pragmata merges Resident Evil's action with sci-fi elements, featuring unique combat but relying on familiar structures and tropes.

91-Year-Old Who Received Wellness Check From Police Was Busy Gaming

A wellness check on a 91-year-old woman revealed she was engrossed in gaming, missing calls and police visits.

fromGameaccessibilityguidelines

No Man's Sky now has Pokemon-style creature battles

No Man's Sky introduces Xeno Arena, allowing players to engage in turn-based battles with adopted creatures, enhancing gameplay with strategic elements.

Web design

2 weeks ago

Game Accessibility Guidelines

Inclusive game design is essential for catering to gamers with disabilities.

Digital life

fromLondon On The Inside

Cultural Codes in Gaming: How Innovation Is Rewriting the Rules

Online gaming design adapts to local behaviors and cultural expectations, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach.

You can save $20 on the Super Mario Galaxy game bundle when you buy a Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo offers a $20 discount on a Switch 2 bundle with Super Mario Galaxy games until May 9th.

Here's Why Tomodachi Life On Switch Might Be The Next Big Cozy Hit

Nintendo's Tomodachi Life series returns with a new game, exciting fans after a long hiatus since 2014.

Video games

New Mario 'Game' From Nintendo Lets Kids Torture The Plumber

2 days ago

You can save $20 on the Super Mario Galaxy game bundle when you buy a Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo offers a $20 discount on a Switch 2 bundle with Super Mario Galaxy games until May 9th.

Here's Why Tomodachi Life On Switch Might Be The Next Big Cozy Hit

Nintendo's Tomodachi Life series returns with a new game, exciting fans after a long hiatus since 2014.

Video games

New Mario 'Game' From Nintendo Lets Kids Torture The Plumber

Games

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 10

fromMail Online

Video games

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

Games

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 10

Charles mistakenly wrote about a movie instead of video games last week.

fromMail Online

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

Weekend video game recommendations include Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends.

Xbox Tries To Shut Down Rumors Of A GTA 6-Fueled Fable Delay

Fable's release may be delayed to early 2027 due to concerns about competition with GTA 6.

Game Devs Explain The Tricks Involved With Letting You Pause

Pausing a game involves various techniques, including manipulating time and adjusting game speed, depending on the game engine used.

#indie-games

3 days ago

Video games

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game space features new releases and upcoming titles, including updates on various games and showcases.

Games

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.

3 days ago

Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game space features new releases and upcoming titles, including updates on various games and showcases.

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.

more#indie-games

fromLGBTQ Nation

Newest Pokemon video game will erase its only "transgender" character - LGBTQ Nation

Screenshots of the game showed the Gallade, a fighting bipedal creature, with a female symbol (♀) denoting its sex. However, the game has always had Gallade evolve from a male version of a Kirlia.

Games

fromWGB

Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Is Coming To PC And PS5

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam will be released on PC and PS5, marking the first mainline title on non-Nintendo consoles.

Another Don't Starve game is on the way

Don't Starve Elsewhere introduces 3D terrain and new gameplay elements to the survival game series.

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.

fromMedium

Are games really "dumbing down"?

The Elder Scrolls evolved from a struggling franchise after failed games Battlespire and Redguard into one of gaming's most influential RPG series.

A New Borderlands Game Just Launched Out Of Nowhere For Mobile

Borderlands Mobile promises four classes: The Summoner, Exo-Tank, Outrider, and Assassin. However, only The Summoner is available now; the rest are listed as 'coming soon.'

Games

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.

fromInverse

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.

Gadgets

Osmo is trying to crack AR edutainment (again)

Former Osmo employees acquired the company's intellectual property from bankruptcy for $825,000 and are reviving the educational technology platform that combines digital and physical play through computer vision.

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation's new contest, The Playerbase, allows winners to have their likenesses scanned for in-game characters in Gran Turismo 7.

Sony Will Scan PlayStation's Biggest Fans and Put Them in PS5 Games

Sony's Playerbase initiative allows fans to be featured in Gran Turismo 7 by getting their likeness scanned.

Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames

ML-based frame generation technology is coming to PlayStation platforms, enhancing image quality but potentially introducing lag.

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation's new contest, The Playerbase, allows winners to have their likenesses scanned for in-game characters in Gran Turismo 7.

Sony Will Scan PlayStation's Biggest Fans and Put Them in PS5 Games

Sony's Playerbase initiative allows fans to be featured in Gran Turismo 7 by getting their likeness scanned.

Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames

ML-based frame generation technology is coming to PlayStation platforms, enhancing image quality but potentially introducing lag.

15 Big Indie Games You Should Be Paying Attention To Right Now

The Triple-i Initiative showcase revealed new games, updates, and demos, highlighting indie titles like Belmont's Curse and others from various developers.

Nintendo Switch 2 Version of 007 First Light Has Been Delayed Until Summer

007 First Light for Nintendo Switch 2 is delayed, launching later this summer, while PC, PS5, and Xbox versions release on May 27, 2026.

fromBusiness Matters

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.

Next Sony State Of Play Coming April 16 - Report

Sony's next State of Play may occur on April 16, focusing on third-party games, but details remain unconfirmed.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is delayed until later this summer

Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light delayed until summer, while PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC versions release on May 27.

fromwww.theguardian.com

How games capture the awe and terror of cosmic isolation

The Artemis II mission evokes feelings of solitude and vulnerability in space, reminiscent of experiences in classic and modern space-themed video games.

2 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.

The Best Co-Op Card Games For An Argument-Free Board Game Night

Co-operative card games emphasize teamwork and shared problem-solving, offering variety from deduction and storytelling to trick-taking and party styles for families and adult groups.

The 13 Best New Video Games Of 2026 So Far

2026 has already produced notable games, with updates planned for the Game of the Year watch throughout the year.

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.

Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

The VR gaming industry faces its roughest period in decades, with Meta cutting over 1,000 jobs and shutting down studios, while revenue growth relies heavily on free-to-play titles popular with young players.

Console exclusives might be making a comeback

Sony and Microsoft are reversing their multiplatform strategy and returning to console-exclusive games after years of releasing titles across multiple platforms.

The Best Games Of 2026 (So Far)

GameSpot tracks 2026 games scoring 8 or higher, highlighting must-play titles like Cairn and Mewgenics while noting lower-scoring games can still provide entertainment value.

#co-op-games

Video games

The Best Co-Op Games For A Cozy Couples Date Night

Video games

The Funniest Co-Op Games For Friends Who Don't Take Themselves Too Seriously

Video games

The Best New Co-Op Games From The Last 6 Months

Video games

The Best Upcoming Co-Op Games To Look Forward To In 2026

Video games

The Best Co-Op Games For A Cozy Couples Date Night

Video games

The Funniest Co-Op Games For Friends Who Don't Take Themselves Too Seriously

Video games

The Best New Co-Op Games From The Last 6 Months

Video games

The Best Upcoming Co-Op Games To Look Forward To In 2026

The Biggest New Game Releases Of March 2026

March 2026 features major game releases including World of Warcraft: Midnight, Marathon, Fatal Frame 2 remake, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, WWE 2K26, Crimson Desert, and Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.

The Video Game industry Is Headed For A Generational Reckoning

30 years ago chronicled a generational conflict between an old-timey pull-string doll and a fancy new one with buttons. The two toys learned to get along. This week a trailer for showing both toys enacting a against tablets. While I agree on the potential detriments of excessive screen-time, it is telling how the creators and intended audience now identify less with the kid playing with toys and more with the adult who just spent all of dinner hearing about ' butlerian jihad looksmaxxing.'

Video games

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - January 16

A rare lull before big releases lets players focus on live-service updates, classics, demos, and finishing 2025 games while offering weekend recommendations and a weekly recap.

The Best Co-Op Games For Four Player Game Nights

Four-player co-op offers an ideal balance for multiplayer sessions, delivering diverse cooperative experiences that reward communication, coordination, and teamwork across varied game styles.