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Family Video Games for the Xbox 360

According to Entertainment Software Association, 67 percent of American households play computer and video games, as of 2010. In addition, 64 percent of parents believe games are a positive part of their children’s lives. Xbox, which is one of the top providers of video games, offer a variety of options to cater to every gamer, including video games played by families.

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The Best Family Video Games

To say that kids like to play video games is like saying men like to have the remote control or that women like diamonds. It’s a given. The Kaiser Family Foundation website reported in 2002 that 92 percent of kids aged 2 to 17 play video games and spend an average of about an hour a day doing so. As a parent, you probably want to make sure your child is playing family video games.

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Seven Parent-Approved Games Your Teens Should Be Playing

The first question most parents ask when it comes to teens and video games is whether the game is appropriate. Video games are often stereotyped as violent, but more and more of them are challenging that old association. Many games feature complex, nuanced storytelling. They educate players about important topics like free will, gender politics and self-expression, and teach skills like improved visual processing, problem solving and fortitude. A growing amount of research shows that …

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David Beckham’s Emotional Farewell [VIDEO]

Legendary athlete David Beckham bid an emotional farewell on Saturday to the sport that has made him a household name for more than two decades. The soccer star (or football, as it’s known in the rest of the world), played his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain on May 18 after announcing his retirement last week.