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20 Classic Board Game Commercials

Danny Groner — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:43:39 +0000

With new technology and video games, kids today are turning to small screens for their entertainment. But not so long ago you’ll recall a time when board games were all the rage. With just a catchy jingle and footage of some kids enjoying some healthy competition, commercials would entice thousands of youngsters to bug their [...]

12-Year-Old Uses Dungeons And Dragons to Help Dad Solve Scientific Riddle

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:57:50 +0000

When you look at someone, you are immediately drawn to their eyes. Scientists have been unsure if this is because humans are programmed to stare at eyes or at faces in general.

Alan Kingstone, a psychologist at the University of British Columbia, had been working on this quandary and was having trouble thinking of an experiment which separated the eyes from the center of the face. He was telling his 12-year-old son Julian about it when the boy came up with an inspired idea.

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' Is Losing Players Faster Than Skywalkers Lose Arms

Phil Villarreal — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:30:54 +0000

Subscription-based MMOs have it rough — They’ve got to prove themselves worthy of your money month in or month out, or you’ll stop paying and playing, as will your friends. A game can go from a promising up-and-comer to a flat-lining invalid in a matter of weeks. We’re not quite ready to declare an Alderaan-like [...]

Assassin's Creed III Set in Mohawk Valley

K. Thor Jensen — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:34:40 +0000

The Assassin’s Creed games have become some of Ubisoft’s top performers, and the fifth game in the series (yes, Assassin’s Creed: Revelations throws off the numbering) is set to release on October 30th. Here’s everything you need to know about the game.