Crossplay
Patrick Klepek, Parker Johnson, Katya Ryabova, Joe, Deborah Chantson, Jason Fanelli, Steven Banas, Tyler Freader, Jon RenishA newsletter at the intersection of parenting and video games.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 351 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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Brief Thoughts on New Social Media Laws, Screen Time Guilt, and Algorithm Experiments
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There are many stories that I, sadly, do not have time to pursue, or there isn’t enough there there to demand a full article. These ideas start piling up in my inbox, shuffled away to be ignored. Why not, i...
Roblox's New "Quick Words" Feature Is a Good Middle Ground for Families Who Ban Chatting
A month ago, Roblox quietly launched a new feature called “Quick Words.” It’s a way for Roblox users to “chat” with other players using pre-written phrases, a smart middle ground between parents (like me) who don’t allow their children to t...
Your Guide to August’s Family Friendly Video Games
A summer of pools, pools, and more pools is headed towards the end. I know that “summer” is often categorized as June, July, and August, but as my kids have gotten older, it becomes clearer and clearer that summer is really just “July." You...
The (Sort of) Scientific Process of Getting Our Kid into Video Games
Conveyance is the ability of a game to express to players what the goals and mechanics are. There is an incorrect assumption that complexity or difficulty are limiting factors to conveyance when targeting children. While genres such Kazio M...
Grinding in Games: The Sweet Spot for Conversation with Kids
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Deep conversations with kids can be hard.
When I pick up my oldest from school, I secretly wish that in that 20 minutes of one-on-one time, I’ll find a way to pass on some nugget of information that posi...
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Authors
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I’ve been covering games since I was 14. Now, I’m 40 years old, and a father of two young daughters. I want to bring writing, reporting, and observations about the world of games from a parent’s perspective.
Parker Johnson is the co-founder of gaming satire site Palette Swap. In addition to Palette Swap, you can find his work on IGN, Kotaku, and Nintendo Life. If you're thinking of a roguelike deckbuilder, he's probably played it.
Freelance writer & journalist. Gaming, Canadian-made video games, hot takes and cold drinks. She/her
A guy in his early thirties writing about how being caretaker and sole guardian of his brother with Down syndrome intersects with family, friends, leisure, politics, and life.
Currently based near Vancouver, Canada, Deb Chantson is a mom to two school-aged boys and is a freelance writer/narrative designer for video games, TV, and novels.
Games journalist for nearly two decades, bylines on GameSpot, IGN, Rolling Stone, Kotaku, and more.
Steven Banas is a millennial dad of twins, ux designer and sometimes freelance writer.
YouTuber & Games Journalist https://www.youtube.com/c/thegamingdiscourse https://www.patreon.com/thegamingdiscourse
Father, Game Developer, Generally okay person.
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