Geek culture
I’ve been gaming since I first learned to turn the little knobs on the Pong game and play what amounted to virtual tennis. I moved up in gaming systems through the years with Atari and Nintendo, then Playstation and X-Box. I’ve watched games grow from pixelated simplicity to […]
You may think you are just passing time playing simple online games like Solitaire, but in reality, you are sharpening your memory, strategy skills and even calming your mind. When I’m feeling stressed, I often stop and take a “mental break” by playing games. It helps me stop […]
Video games significantly influence students’ academic performance, offering benefits like enhanced cognitive skills, teamwork, and stress relief, yet posing risks such as time mismanagement, distraction, sleep disruption, and potential addiction. A balanced approach involving parents and educators is essential in maximizing benefits while minimizing negative impacts on education and well-being.
The article provides a curated list of the top 10 video games suitable for children under 8, primarily for the Nintendo Switch. Recommendations include titles like “Ugly Dolls,” “Minecraft,” and “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” emphasizing fun and age-appropriateness. The author shares insights from personal experience as a parent and gaming enthusiast.
It’s almost December and the holiday season is in full force. As usual I like to start the Geek Mamas holiday gift idea list early and update as things pop up. I try to put a little something for everyone on this list. Everyone that likes geeky stuff […]
