Miscellaneous

A look into addictive games and the psychology used to create them. Skinner's Box is used as much in video games as it is in psychology itself. Read on and see why online games are created with this in mind.

Video games may help children learn valuable social skills. Multiplayer and co-operative video games can be particularly useful in helping individuals on the autism spectrum develop social skills.

Why do people like some games, but not others? If good graphics don't make up for bad gameplay, why do developers keep making these kinds of games? Is 'dumbing down' a bad thing, or a good thing? What's the difference between casual and hard-core? In this hub, I explore these and other questions by revealing the intimate relationship between player investment and satisfying gameplay.

These are the results of my study of gender bias in over 400 video games.

What are some of the worst companies the video game industry has to offer? Here's several publishers, developers and even retailers who don't deserve your money.

The Old Republic is a fascinating era of the Star Wars universe with plenty of engaging and gripping stories. As this period of the lore creeps further into the cannon, today I'll list a few key narratives that I believe could yield amazing movie adaptations.

Many kids like video games, but which ones are appropriate for little ones? Here are twelve games appropriate for children under ten years old.

Do you know someone who loves video games? Here are some fun questions to ask them to get to know them better and start fun conversations!

4thewords is a fantasy game that has users travelling across a detailed and expansive world while fighting monsters, crafting weapons, and completing quests. And the best part? The only way to advance is by writing.

Video game addiction is an often overlooked addiction. Don't ignore the signs. If you are concerned that someone has a video game addiction, or you have an addiction, you should read this article.

Learn about Twitch Bits. Learn how Bits help streamers and viewers enjoy Twitch more. Twitch is a popular live streaming service. Twitch is mostly about live streaming video game play.

The top 30 hottest and prettiest girls in video games that fans wish were real!

This guide is here to help you improve the quality of your stream and get more followers. Also including personal recommendations based on experience.

Steam may be one of the most popular ways to buy games on PC, but there are many alternatives. Learn about game stores that sell games without needing a Steam CD key.

I discuss why I rarely buy new games at full price and how you can find great deals on both physical and digital copies of games. I also talk about buying game consoles and gaming PCs. I weigh the pros and cons of buying new, used or refurbished consoles, and gaming PCs, or building gaming PCs.