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A big question with, perhaps, some simple answers: kids like to be scared. But, of course, there's a lot more going on. https://www.crossplay.news/p/why-do-kids-love-poppys-playtime

Why Do So Many Children Love the Delightful Horror of Poppy's Playtime?

A big question with, perhaps, some simple answers: kids like to be scared. But, of course, there's a lot more going on.

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Crossplay Mar 18

We have walked past a Code Ninjas for years. Finally, Code Ninjas called @patrickklepek up and offered to let his his daughter try it out https://www.crossplay.news/p/code-ninjas-review

I Sent My Nine-Year-Old to Coding School

We have walked past a Code Ninjas for years. Finally, Code Ninjas called me up and offered to let her try it out.

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Crossplay Mar 13

One use of AI in Roblox seems like it'll make chat better. Another use of AI is one the company probably shouldn't be encouraging. https://www.crossplay.news/p/new-ai-updates-in-roblox

Two Important AI Updates From the World of Roblox

One use of AI seems like it'll make chat better. Another use of AI is one the company probably shouldn't be encouraging.

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Crossplay Mar 11

I'd love to have more voices and opinions from children at @crossplayblog. If you're interested, here's a review template your kids can use to review games and have them published at Crossplay in the future! Submit any and all reviews to [email protected]

Crossplay Mar 11

We'd love to have more voices and opinions from children at @crossplayblog. If you're interested, here's a review template your kids can use to review games and have them published at Crossplay in the future! Submit any and all reviews to [email protected]

Crossplay Mar 6

"I always wanted to play games with my son. But recently, I’ve started to wonder if I’m doing more harm than good." https://www.crossplay.news/p/playing-pokemon-with-kids

Am I The Problem?

I always wanted to play games with my son. But recently, I’ve started to wonder if I’m doing more harm than good.

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Crossplay Mar 2

In which @patrickklepek and his nine-year-old daughter put on their critic hats for Nintendo's cozy new Pokémon video game that's all about, well, tasks. https://www.crossplay.news/p/pokemon-pokopia-review

A Father and Daughter's Review of Pokémon Pokopia

In which Patrick and his nine-year-old daughter put on their critic hats for Nintendo's cozy new Pokémon video game that's all about, well, tasks.

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Crossplay Feb 13

Every family has a different approach to swearing. Should games help? Should video games let you mute swearing? https://www.crossplay.news/p/should-video-games-let-you-mute-swears

Should Developers Let You Mute Swear Words in Video Games?

Every family has a different approach to swearing. Should games help?

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Crossplay Feb 11

An hour playing Nintendo's cozy Pokémon game shows a loop that might work for younger kids, older kids—and their parents. https://www.crossplay.news/p/pokemon-pokopia-is-animal-crossing-and-minecraft-for-families

Minecraft And Animal Crossing? Pokémon Pokopia Seems Extremely Promising For Families

An hour with Nintendo's cozy Pokémon game shows a loop that might work for younger kids, older kids—and their parents.

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Crossplay Feb 3

Can your kids *both* be Princess Peach or Mario in Nintendo's big update to Super Mario Bros. Wonder? The answer will not shock you. https://www.crossplay.news/p/can-you-be-the-same-character-in-mario-bros-wonder

Will Nintendo Finally Let Your Kids Be the Same Character in Super Mario Bros. Wonder?

Plus, fresh off a Nintendo event in New York, some family-centric observations about Resident Evil 9, Pragmata, Mario Tennis Fever, and the Virtual Boy.

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