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Five Ways to Afford Video Games

Are your kids asking for the $70 Skylanders game or a new video gaming device that costs more than your first car did? Video games can get expensive, and because new and hot games are constantly emerging, and the old technology can become obsolete in a year or two, many parents feel like they are spending quite a bit of their budgets keeping their kids up to speed with video games. To reduce the cost of video games, try the following options. Consider an Older System The newer the gaming system or computer, the more it will cost. Consider purchasing … Continue reading →

Deals on Video Games – Weekend of December 9, 2011

For some unknown reason, it seems like all the stores that sell video games have decided to have a sale this weekend. If you are looking for a gift for the gamer in your life, now might be the most economical time to do it. Just make sure you know what game your loved one would like, and what system that game goes with. Gamestop is having what sounds like an absolutely crazy deal this weekend. Buy two video games, and get a third game for FREE. This includes all their in-stock, pre-owned, video games. You can find games for … Continue reading →

Parents, Kids and Video Games

If you can’t find a single thing valuable about your kids’ video games, then you obviously haven’t been reading the paper inserts that come in the game boxes. Many video game manufacturers now include tiny leaflets as part of their product’s packaging listing reasons why electronic gaming is beneficial to a child’s development. Surprisingly, more and more childhood experts are going public supporting the video-games-can-be-an-important-part-of-a-child’s-social-life philosophy. Though, the experts add one caveat: Video games are okay provided they are played in moderation and the types of games being played are age appropriate. A recent study found that quality video games: … Continue reading →

Do You Play Games with Your Spouse?

I seem to have developed an affinity for coming up with potentially misleading titles this week. A couple of days ago I wrote Change Your Bedding, Change Your Sex Life, which could have been construed to mean I was implying something more simple than what I really was. Now this title could be taken to mean I wonder if you play mind games with your spouse. That might make for an interesting topic one day, but today’s not that day. I’m actually talking about real games. Fun games. Board games, card games, video games, etc. Games Couples Play I’m more … Continue reading →

How to Find Video Games for Pennies

Are your “kiddos” gathering their Christmas lists? My kids are already having this discussion. I overheard them taking at our dining room table with the neighbor kids while everyone was coloring. My daughter wants “ruby shoes,” and my son is hoping for a video game. The discussion got me thinking about video games. They are so expensive. Current games can cost around $50 at the store. And the systems start in the hundreds. But if video games are on your list, there are ways to get them for less. Here are some ideas to help you get that special game … Continue reading →

Computing Week in Review: May 26th Through June 1st

Do you worry about your computer security? Experts tell us that we don’t worry enough. We really should change passwords often and set up firewalls at the very least. If you are a Comcast email subscriber, then you know how even a large company packed with security measures can come under attack. Learn more about this story and others featured this past week. May 26th Guitar Hero World Tour Band Kit Ready to be a star? GameStop has just released the latest information on the upcoming video game Guitar Hero World Tour Band Kit. The bundle for this bit of … Continue reading →

Computing Week in Review: May 19th Through May 25th

Have you ever been a victim of identity theft? If you own an iPod, you very well could be. Read this past week’s article to learn more. Here is the week in review for May 19th through May 25th May 19th Computing Week in Review: May 12th Through May 18th Where do you go when you are online, besides here at Families.com, of course? Do you shop, check e-mail, read the news, do research or connect with your friends? What Internet websites would you like to learn more about? Please leave me a comment! May 20th HDTV Settings and Room … Continue reading →

Indiana Jones: The Legend of the Video Games

By now, we are all familiar with the movie-tie in video game. After all, movies today aren’t just movies. They are huge merchandising franchises that produce everything from tie-in toys to tie-in shampoo. In fact, I even heard a rumor of one company that wanted to license a movie tie-in for insecticide. No, I don’t want to even know what the move was that inspired that one. Video game tie-ins are not surprising. After all, you already have a plot (or tasks to complete the story), characters and plenty of graphics that are already conceptualized before a single piece of … Continue reading →

Computing Week in Review: March 17th Through March 23rd

Did you know that you might be able to return your outdated HD DVD for a full refund? It is true. Another financial technology bargain is the fact that iTunes may give you free access! Both of these stories and more were featured this past week. Check them out. Here is the Computing Blog week in review for March 17th through March 23rd. March 17th Computing Week in Review: March 10th Through March 16th The safety of my children is a primary concern. That is why I have been busy writing about parental controls in video games. Some os these … Continue reading →

Setting Sony Playstation 3 Parental Controls 2

The Sony Playstation 3 has got to be one of the best video game systems out there, especially with its coveted Blu-Ray DVD player. Unfortunately, though, out of all of the popular video game systems, the Playstation 3 is probably the one with the most violent and bloody games. Because it is so important to make sure that are children are only exposed to games that we, as parents, deem appropriate, we are going through the various steps of setting up parental controls of the Sony Playstation 3. If you missed the first part of this article, click here: Setting … Continue reading →