When Swedish programmer Markus “Notch” Persson put together the first version of “Minecraft” over a weekend more than a decade ago, he couldn’t have predicted where it would lead. The game allows ...

If you're going to get them gaming gear, why not also spend some time gaming with them? Tops on the list of most requested items from kids for the holiday is video games, followed by money/gift cards, ...

Netflix began streaming new episodes of the popular British preschool series “Peppa Pig” in the U.S. today — and will offer the “World of Peppa Pig” gaming app within the streamer to go with it. The ...

For years, Roblox has been one of the most beloved digital playgrounds for kids. With its colorful worlds, endless mini-games, and the chance to play with friends across the street or across the globe ...

Ask an elementary school parent or teacher, and they’ll tell you: Kids these days absolutely love watching gameplay videos. PBS Kids says a full 50% of its viewers three to six years old routinely ...

In news that highlights the ongoing importance of video games, PBS Kids is making its first foray into gameplay content with the September 5 launch of “Odd Squad Gaming Unit” (OSGU). In announcing the ...

Nick Pompa, founder of Lootlock — an app that prevents kids from running up unauthorized gaming bills on their parents’ credit cards — is an avid gamer and software developer working in fintech. As a ...

As kids pick up a controller and headset to play their favorite video games, companies across the gaming industry are working to make sure all their players are safe on their consoles. Sean Whitcomb, ...

Although SuperAwesome is no longer part of Epic Games, it’s got a game plan to expand its youth-focused ad marketplace, CEO Kate O’Loughlin told AdExchanger. After being acquired by Epic Games a ...

A doctor examines how video games affect kids' brains. Cash, a 10-year-old boy who lives in Los Angeles, is obsessed with the game Fortnite, his mother Rusti says. Fortnite represents the current ...