Comments on: Why Do All Kids Educational Games Suck?

By: Boondocking RV

Boondocking RV — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:33:10 +0000

I haven’t checked in here for a while because I thought it was getting boring, but the last few posts are good quality so I guess I’ll add you back to my daily bloglist

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:56:58 +0000

Yeah I’m thirteen, and I mean being a thirteen year old huy obviously I like halo, mw2, left for dead etc., but my true heart lies with non violent games (I’m a total nintendo fanboy), I started playing pokemon when I was 6, and I loved it (and still do) so yeah any nintendo games are great for kids, and there not that addictve, I never had any problems turning the game off when asked, so hopefully your child won’t either. Oh and my 6 year old cousin LOVES the legend of Zelda series, which is great as it’s child friendly, but I wouldn’t recommend investing in a nintendo ds yet, as the new ds is coming out in a few months.
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By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:19:16 +0000

Unfortunately there aren’t that many fun educational games. Back in the day Number Munchers as a personal favorite…but now it seems games have gotten fancier and I feel like kids expect more.

We’ve been working on some educational games that both kids and adults can play together…but we’re really focusing on the fun side first so the game has taken us a little longer than we have liked.

Anyway, we’re hoping that once we launch that maybe our games might be what you are looking for for your child and yourself even.

Outlined some of these issues in a post we did on What’s Wrong with Educational Gaming

By: HELL-O! Why do you need my name?

HELL-O! Why do you need my name? — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:19:35 +0000

Try Maths is fun. My 7 year old girl loves it. You can learn all kinds of things and it’s not dogy or too pushy. Try it. I think your son just might like it.
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By: New York

New York — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:33:59 +0000

try text twist on yahoo.
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By: benbardot

benbardot — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:48:59 +0000

Ask him to try http://www.gamerevolt.com or http://www.arcadekitty.com
Together they've got over 4000 games! I'm sure he won't be bored. My son practically lives on these sites. But at that age they do get bored quite easily. Teach him to read….
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By: Lost_megafan!!

Lost_megafan!! — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:58:59 +0000

The JumpStart games are pretty fun when you click "skip" over some dialogue =) Age ratings are there to protect your children. Don't get it if it's not suitable!! You should note that video gaming is a nice form of escapism: how is math relaxing?
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By: rachelinjapan24

rachelinjapan24 — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:19:59 +0000

Have you tried going for the classics? When I was a kid I LOVED Math Blaster and Oregon Trail. I realize those might not hold a lot of appeal for a 6-year-old in this day and age, though.
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By: GobyDude

GobyDude — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:51:59 +0000

Well if you can't find any good educational games then get him a few safe games like Sim City or, if they still have it, Reader Rabbit.
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By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:03:59 +0000

Because the real market in in entertainment, not education, so the programmers don't have the think that hard to come up with ideas for educational games. I can't think of any that he'd be interested in.
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