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Coding is a big deal right now. Worldwide, 36 million kids have taken part in “Hour of code” activities, helping them become active, rather than passive users of technology and starting learning that ...

Every Wednesday, the dismissal bell rings two hours early at Quest to Learn, a New York City charter school for grades 6-12 centered around digital-game-inspired teaching methods. Although the ...

Mahjong —yes, mahjong— is enjoying a modern resurgence, bringing traditions new and old to not just to kitchen and living ...

Indoor games provide a fun and interactive way for kids to learn how to handle disagreements and work collaboratively. These ...

If schools adopted some of the strategies that video games use, they could educate children more effectively, according to experts. Some parents might see video games as an impediment to children ...

Games have proven to be an important part of AI research. From chess to Dota 2, every time AI has conquered a game, it's helped us break new ground in computer science and other fields. Our team tests ...

Video games have the power to teach real-world lessons to their players. Whether they are found in the dialogue, mechanics, or even the bosses, lessons can be taught through video games. Many topics ...

I've stated multiple times that I believe the seventh generation of gaming, with PS3s and Xbox 360s, were the best era for gaming. Heck, I could go on about the why and how of it for hours. The '90s, ...