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Parents Should Test Videogames Before Their Kids Do!

Remember the days of Space Invaders and Centipede for Atari and Mario and Pouch Out for Nintendo. These games were simple and non violent, which is perfect for the family. However, the days of very simple videogames has come to end because now videogames are more sophisticated with graphics, technology, and even story lines. Some videogames have incorporated realistic violence and adult themes, which may be okay for adults to play, but no okay for children. This is why parents should research and test videogames before they purchase them for children.

Research Videogames
First, parents should conduct some research before they purchase videogames. The best method of finding up to date information is through the internet. Parents should look for videogame reviews by visiting popular videogame stores, videogames message boards, videogames blog, etc. to determine if the videogame has strong violence and types of adult themes. This will give parents a good understanding of a particular game; however, parents' research should not stop here.

Test Videogames
Testing the videogame will give you insight on a particular videogame than only relying on message boards, reviews, and rumors. Parents will get first hand experience on the type of violence and adult themes. The best way of testing videogames is by renting them. At GameFly, you can rent and test videogames for your children. GameFly will send you videogames of your choice through the mail, so it is delivered right to your door. It is so easy and simple to test as many videogames you want.

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After testing the game, you can make a better decision whether a particular videogame is okay for your children to play. If the game passes your test, you can even buy the videogame along with videogame book and videogame case for up to 50% less than other gaming stores. However if the game does not pass the test, you simply just put it back in the prepaid postage envelope and send it back to GameFly. Then, GameFly will send you another videogame to test for your approval.

By testing videogames, you will encourage your children to play videogames that are appropriate for their age groups.


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Is it weird that I still play videogames at 27 years of age? (Answers: 22) (Comments: 0)
So a little background info before we begin. I am 27 I have a full time job, I just graduated this month with my Bachelor's in Economics (3.75 GPA), I have my girlfriend who I love very much, and we just had a baby ten days ago. Now mind you I don't play video games very often and I'm definitely not addicted to them. I do happen to own a Wii, Xbox 360, and a PS3 which I bought long ago before we even met. I hardly ever play video games at all maybe once every two weeks and for like an hour or two (at most). But here is the problem every time we go somewhere it gets brought up like I have something to be ashamed of that I still enjoy video games. Like I am a weirdo because I still manage to have a hobby that I enjoy occasionally. Not only that, she is 21 and has two younger brothers who are 9 and 11. They play video games too, and it's mostly the games I play such as COD Black Ops or Modern Warfare 2. Her family is totally ok with them playing these violent video games that are made for older mature audiences. But when I have them over and we play together (which I totally school them... only to get them better though not to be mean) I get made fun of. The worst part is I bought myself Goldeneye as my Christmas present because she wouldn't get it for me and I feel guilty now. It's not at all like I am neglecting my family or her to go play games. I do it so I can blow off some steam while it is too cold to go outside or jog. So I do have other hobbies and yes I know I need to man the F up and tell her look I like video games and play them sometimes get over it because its something that I enjoy and am still able to do once in awhile. Is it a generation thing or a guy thing. I tried to get her to play some Mario with me, but she kept driving into the walls on Mario Kart and falling into the pits on level 1 of Super Mario World 3. Forget about COD or Gears of War not gonna happen anytime soon. Let's just hope my son will learn to pick up the controller soon so we can start him off on some Wii Golf or something, pronto. Hey I change diapers, I work, I make the money, so Why Can't I Play My Games in Peace Woman?!?

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