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Wolverine's Liev Schreiber on video games and parenting
Actor Liev Schreiber can be seen on the big screen starting May 1 starring as comic book mutant Victor Creed, better known as Sabretooth, in 20th Century Fox' big screen action flick, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. In addition to the action figures and other X-Men tie-ins, Schreiber teamed up with Hugh J
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Real moms talk about video games
Six moms discuss video games with What They Play, and answer five questions: What games are your kids playing right now? Are you playing anything? What were the first video games you let your kids play? Why? Do you let your kids play video games in their bedrooms? There's b
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Video Games Addicition explained
Noted clinical psychologist Dr. Lawrence Kutner explains what "addicition" really is, and comments on everything from how to identify whether kids are possibly addicted to games, to possible solutions and suggestions for avoiding the problem all together in a new feature on What They Play."That's (a
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Video Game Buyer's Guide for Families
What They Play has posted its annual holiday guide for 2008, just in time for the holiday weekend. Rather than break games down by system, or dig into things in a more "hardcore gamer" style, the What They Play guide give a dozen game suggestions in six different categories; games for girls, games f
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Compulsive Gamers are not addicts
Keith Bakker, the founder and head of the first and only European clinic to treat "gaming addicts" called Smith & Jones Addiction Consultants, states that 90 percent of the young people who seek treatment for compulsive gaming are simply not addicted. "The more we work with these kids the less I bel
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Fallout 3: 7 Things Parents Should Know
What They Play, the parents guide to video games, reports on the recently released video game Fallout 3 in its on-going "Things Parents Should Know" feature series. Fallout 3 is already getting a great deal of attention from players, who are diving into the realistic and immersive post-apocalyptic W
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Video Games Recognized by National Parenting Publication Awards
As reported by What They Play, the parents guide to video games, the National Parenting Publication Association Awards (NAPPA) recently announced their 30 picks for top children's software and video games in categories ranging from pre-school to teen. Among the games recognized were Club Penguin, De
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Target, Amazon Offer Great Great PlayStation 3 Deals
It's not too early to start your holiday shopping, and thanks to some great deals from Target and Amazon, you'll benefit if you start now. What They Play, the parents guide to video games, reports that Target's Amazon.com store is selling a few PlayStation 3 titles at massively discounted prices, w
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Nickelodeon's Popular Naked Brothers Band Jump into Video Games
As most any parent can attest to, some of the hottest franchises for kids are musicals and music acts. The popularity of Disney's song-and-dance lineup, such as Hannah Montana and High School Musical, has lead to successful, multi-million selling games on multiple game systems, like this holiday's H
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Video Game Deals Abound As "Black Friday" Looms
It may be nearly a month away but "Black Friday," the biggest shopping day of the year, will be upon us before you know it. And with the economy giving everyone fits, saving money is going to be paramount this holiday season. What They Play, the parents guide to video games, reports that in the past
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Guitar Hero World Tour: 10 Things Parents Should Know
In the latest installment of its helpful "10 Things Parents Should Know" series, What They Play, the parents guide to video games, takes a look at the soon-to-be-released Guitar Hero World Tour. Guitar Hero World Tour is about to make its debut on multiple gaming platforms, but unlike the previous e
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Nintendo President Gives Tips on How to Find a Wii this Holiday
What They Play, the parents guide to video games, reports that Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé, in an interview in the Los Angeles Times today, provides the following advice for anyone seeking a Nintendo Wii this holiday season. "Look at retailer circulars. Go to their websites. We're flowi
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Top Video Game Designers Discuss Sex, Violence and Ratings
What They Play, the parents guide to video games, recently gathered four of the video game industry's brightest creative minds - who amongst them have been responsible for a large number of top selling, but notoriously contentious games including God of War, Mass Effect, and Gears of War - for a rou
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Dr. Phil Tackles "Video Game Addiction"
"Computer games are supposed to be fun," said Dr. Phi in a Virtual Chaos segment that ran on his show this week - as reported by What They Play, the parents guide to video games. "But when a hobby turns into an addiction, virtual fantasy worlds can wreck real lives and ruin real marriages. If video
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Fable 2: 10 Things Parents Should Know
News of Fable 2 has loomed large on the radar for more than two years, but the Xbox 360-exclusive fantasy role-playing game will finally hit stores this week, bringing with it all sorts of questions about what kind of content is held within the "Mature" rated game. What They Play, the parents guide
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What Do Youngsters Think of Wii Music?
The response so far to Wii Music has been, at best, mixed. What They Play, the parents guide to video games, reports that according to games website IGN, "Most adults will quickly recognize that Wii Music is little more than a noise maker tied to a series of gestures and grow bored of the experience
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5 Ways to Save Money on Video Games
As the downturn in the economy forces belt tightening, people are looking for ways get more bang for the buck with their entertainment dollars. With new video games costing $50 to $60, maintaining a regular gaming habit, whether yours or anyone in your family, can become very expensive. Thankfully,
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Saints Row 2: 9 Things Parents Should Know
Parents concerned about the video games their kids play will want to be on the lookout for the recently released Grand Theft Auto-clone Saints Row 2. Much like GTA, the latest chapter in the Saints Row series features intense gameplay amidst the backdrop of a large urban setting where your character
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SOCOM Confrontation: 8 Things Parents Should Know
With more and more gaming taking place online, Sony's flagship online franchise has been overdue for an update. That's exactly what shooter fans are getting with this week's release of SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Confrontation. This online-only shooter pits teams of up to 16 players against each other in
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Microsoft Backs Games for Learning Institute
What They Play, the parents guide to video games, reports that Microsoft recently unveiled details about a gaming research alliance that will provide the scientific evidence to support games as learning tools for math and science among middle-school students. The Games for Learning Institute (G4LI)