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10 best unintentionally educational games

by Jenni Lada on Nov 9, 2009 at 07:34 AM

Video games are often berated for the lack of educational content found in them. They’re often considered a waste of time. But, if you look closely, even games that aren’t slapped with the edutainment label or feature educational material can be teaching valuable skills to the people playing them. Gamertell’s… Continue Reading »

Let your DS help with your homework

by Jenni Lada on Sep 2, 2009 at 07:02 AM

By now, the inevitable has probably happened. You’re probably back in school. It happens, and until you turn 18 you’re stuck there for the time being. But learning can be fun and doesn’t have to be a dismal experience. A good way to help make the learning process easier and… Continue Reading »

Test your vocab skills with Brainisaurus

by Jenni Lada on Dec 2, 2008 at 11:18 AM

With the holidays drawing nearer, some parents may feel the pressure to purchase a game for a child or family member. Yet, they may be conflicted about the purchase, and want to go with something educational. BeBop Games may be hoping to lure in those shoppers with its new, educational… Continue Reading »

Gamertell Review: Brain Training for Dummies for PC

by Jenni Lada on Nov 4, 2008 at 07:42 AM

Title: Brain Training for Dummies Price: $19.99 System(s): PC Release Date: October 21, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Electronic Arts (Electronic Arts) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: Educational, 15 different exercises, can chart progress, informative and easy to navigate and play. Cons: Not much fun and you have to read directions for some… Continue Reading »

CES: Why be a Guitar Hero? Be a Guitar Wizard

by Jenni Lada on Jan 15, 2008 at 01:40 PM

At CES 2008 the Music Wizard Group showed off their newest innovation, the Guitar Wizard. Guitar Wizard, which will work with real guitars and computers, is an educational game designed to teach people to play a guitar. The item shown at CES 2008 was a prototype, as the official product… Continue Reading »

Exercise both sides of your brain with Left Brain Right Brain

by Jenni Lada on Dec 5, 2007 at 03:00 PM

Left Brain Right Brain, yet another educational game for the Nintendo DS, shipped yesterday (December 4, 2007) and should now be available in a store near you. Rather than just exercising your mind, this title from Majesco also works on your dexterity as well. The game is designed to sharpen… Continue Reading »

Scholastic Media developing children’s games for DS

by Lucy Newman on Sep 1, 2007 at 12:01 AM

Scholastic Media, a division of Scholastic Corporation and a leading producer of quality, family-oriented media including feature films, home video, TV and interactive products, has announced a distribution agreement with Activision Publishing. Scholastic Media has developed two children’s games for the Nintendo DS platform, I Spy: Fun House and Animal… Continue Reading »

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