When Swedish programmer Markus “Notch” Persson put together the first version of “Minecraft” over a weekend more than a decade ago, he couldn’t have predicted where it would lead. The game allows ...

Most of today's parents grew up with video games in their lives and understand the value of gaming beyond mere entertainment. Video games promote cognitive development, problem-solving skills, ...

I’m a big believer that video games of all genres should be accessible to all ages. Sure, you need to make sure you’re stripping back all the gore, profanity, and raunchy themes. But, even from the ...

Video games are increasingly popular among young Americans, with a majority of children wanting video game-related gifts. Experts recommend parents familiarize themselves with ESRB ratings to ensure ...

Joel Cunningham is Lifehacker’s Deputy Editor. He has 15 years of experience as a writer and editor. Previously, he was managing editor of content marketing for Barnes & Noble, where he founded the ...

Ethan Krieger (He/Him) is an editor at DualShockers that got started in the writing industry by covering professional basketball for a sports network. Despite being a diehard sports fan (mainly ...

Ask an elementary school parent or teacher, and they’ll tell you: Kids these days absolutely love watching gameplay videos. PBS Kids says a full 50% of its viewers three to six years old routinely ...

Designed to allow parents a supervisory role in their child’s online gaming experience, parental controls on many platforms ...