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When did we turn arcades into mini versions of Las Vegas? crossplay.news/p/most-arcades…

"I’m there for joyful experience, not frustration. My son likes to gloat. In the spirit of validation, I say as enthusiastically as possible: 'Yes, honey, thank you so much. It wouldn’t have been a lot of fun to be stuck and never progress.'" crossplay.news/p/my-kids-figh…

Sometimes, you need to recruit an eight-year-old to take down a nasty fight, you know? crossplay.news/p/my-kids-figh…

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie feels like exactly the movie Nintendo wanted to make, a cinematic reflection of their approach to game design crossplay.news/p/the-super-ma…

Some family thoughts on Nintendo's family friendly update to a wonderful 2D Mario game. crossplay.news/p/super-mario-…

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

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

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. crossplay.news/p/new-ai-updat…

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 patrick@crossplay.news

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

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. crossplay.news/p/pokemon-poko…

Roblox is promoting its new "4D" AI tools inside an experience called Wish Master—and Crossplay has spent time figuring out what it can (and can't) do. crossplay.news/p/how-kids-can…

It's a Stranger Things-packed installment for the Klepek family. crossplay.news/p/what-my-fami…

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

An hour playing Nintendo's cozy Pokémon game shows a loop that might work for younger kids, older kids—and their parents. crossplay.news/p/pokemon-poko…

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. crossplay.news/p/can-you-be-t…

Another sleepy month, unless you're into Apple's offerings, some teen-centric horror, or Mario and friends playing tennis. crossplay.news/p/video-games-…

Thank you, Nintendo. Your child is not longer banished to Nabbit Jail, if they're bad at platformers! crossplay.news/p/mario-bros-w…

AI videos used to be obviously fake. We made fun of them. That's no longer true, and it's scary. crossplay.news/p/my-kids-cant…

Everyone wants to be the "responsible" parent who follows all the "guidelines." Then, reality sets in. Or, more accurately, a cuddly tanuki by the name of Tom Nook. crossplay.news/p/why-we-chang…