Crossplay
Patrick Klepek, Patrick Icasas, Joe, Deborah Chantson, Jason Fanelli, Steven BanasA newsletter at the intersection of parenting and video games.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 335 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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My Family Is So Sad That Stranger Things Is Finally Over
It's rare for us to watch something collectively as a family and have everyone enjoy it. Now, we're on the hunt for a replacement.
When Stranger Things wrapped, fans were so upset over saying goodbye, plus the conclusion’s polarization rea...
Our Child Wanted More Freedom. We Decided to Buy an Apple Watch
The line between parental oversight and privacy is tricky in an era of tracking your children, as represented by a pulsing blue dot.
A few days back, my nine-year-old asked if she could ride her bike to a friend’s house.
Your Guide to June's Family Friendly Video Games
Summer is not the kindest time for this roundup; the pools are open, the schools are closed, and there’s just a general downturn in video games targeted at families.
Which is fine, but also has me asking a question: what is your family’s r...
Why Stardew Valley Became Our Perfect Family Game
Currently, my family has over 150 hours playing Stardew Valley together. It is rare that we find an activity that the whole family enjoys this much, but Stardew Valley has become that. My kids will now not ask for just screen time—but inste...
The Best Sign That Roblox Is Getting Better Is That It’s Losing Money
A few weeks back, there were some notable headlines about Roblox:
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CNBC: “Roblox shares plummet 18% as child safety measures weigh on bookings”
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Investopedia: “Roblox Slashes Its Outlook as Users Grow Slower Than Expected. The Stock...
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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.
Marketer, writer, gamer, and lifelong learner that wants to share awesome things with awesome people.
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.
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