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Game on! What games should kids play?
Game on! What games should kids play?
02-15-2012 06:27 AM Published: Wed, 2012-02-15 14:20 Game on! What games should kids play? Heather Joy feature_story_photo: Photo courtesy of ARAcontent Game on! What games should kids play? Kids love video games - they're exciting, fun and engrossing. While games can promote learning and growth, too much video gaming - or playing inappropriate games - can lead to negative consequences. What should parents know to make good game choices for their children? Ola Gardner, a faculty member in Game Art & Design at The Art Institute of Atlanta, offers these tips when selecting games for kids:
Whatever the game and whatever the platform, video games for kids - like those for any age - need to be engaging. "The interactivity of these games seems to be the crucial factor that engages kids of all ages. Exciting visuals and action are also key," says David March, a Media Arts & Animation faculty member at The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta. And what children's video games do these experts like best? "My favorite kids' games are the Ratchet and Clank series and the Super Mario franchise," says Gardner. Super Mario Brothers is a favorite of Viola's as well. "Its bright bold colors, simplistic playing mechanics and iconic sound effects will always draw my attention," he says. For March, favorites include "the side-scrollers like Prince of Persia - things with lots of lush graphics. And I'm a total sucker for almost any game involving flying an aircraft." Bottom line? Video games are here to stay. And when appropriately used, they can provide an opportunity for families to play together as well as for kids to learn and grow. To learn more about The Art Institutes schools, visit www.artinstitutes.edu. ARAcontent More... |
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