kids posts

It's time to think of the children. We've got two free Christmas-themed downloads for you ... or rather, for your kids. Chances are, if you're a parent, you're slowly inculcating your offspring into the joys of video games. If your kid is still a li'l newb, she might like one or both of the following two free games: Yule's Christmas Quest, and Christmas Crisis. One of these is definitely more challenging than the other, so read up and decide for yourselves which you'd consider having your loved one play. Don't say we never give you anything!

Microsoft and AMD are participating in and providing funding to the fifth annual Games for Change festival next week. Both companies are funding the development of games that promote peace and green living. They'll also be training youth in game development so they can make their own alternative games. AMD is funding its initiative through its newly-formed AMD Foundation.

The video game industry is filled with extremely violent games. While there's nothing wrong with that so long as parents, publishers, and retailers are responsible about who they encourage to play those titles, it's always pleasing to see the industry branch out to other motifs. PC gaming in particular has a long history of excellent non-violent releases, such as Myst, Railroad Tyccon, and The Sims.