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Child Outdoor Games- Are Your Kids Breaking A Sweat? Do you recall playing games like red rover, hopscotch, tag or marbles? Games that used to have you out playing until your mum came out calling for you because it was getting dark.It seems like our own kids spend less and less time playing these simple active outdoor games. Studies have shown that the average child spends more than 20 hours a week playing video games alone and that doesn't even count the hours spent in front of the television!Many parents blame modern society, particularly those in apartments with limited access to open spaces. Having their children playing out of their sight is understandably beyond their comfort zone.Maybe us parents need to loosen the shackles on ourselves. Rather than sending our kids out to play, go toss a ball with them, play a chasing game or teach them something from our own childhood. The best way to get our kids
Duke Nukem Forever: A staggering history The story of the shooter 13 years in the making...
Believe it or not, but just over 13 years ago a group of huddled journalists excitedly scribbled in their notepads after hearing the first news of 3D Realms' Duke Nukem Forever.
Click here to read the full article]]> Duke Nukem Forever development 'complete' Confirmed for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC; Coming 2011.
It's the headline everyone wanted to read.
Click here to read the full article]]> Reborn Duke Nukem Forever fully playable At PAX? Come get some...
Update: Randy Pitchford has confirmed that development on Duke Nukem Forever is 'complete'. The game will be out on 360, PS3 and PC in 2011.
Click here to read the full article]]> Duke Nukem Forever CONFIRMED Update: Gearbox confirms rebirth.
Update: Gearbox has just officially announced it's creating Duke Nukem Forever. And this is the big one: Development on the game is complete.
Click here to read the full article]]> Sony's Kevin Butler turns the funny up to 11 Selling a motion controller? Walk in the park for Kevin...
So Duke's not the only one making a notable comeback today. Another Sony Kevin Butler ad has hit the net - and it's a hoot.
Click here to read the full article]]> Dungeon Siege 3 trailer bounds in Obsidian's new RPG smacks gobs.
Square Enix and Obsidian have released a brand spanking new trailer for long-awaited RPG Dungeon Siege 3.
Click here to read the full article]]> Gearbox boss wearing Duke Nukem T-shirt. Right now. Why on EARTH would he do that?.
Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford is wearing a Duke Nukem T-shirt at PAX in Seattle today.
Click here to read the full article]]> So now CoD: Black Ops IS getting zombies? GamesRadar says it knows (KNOWS) the undead are in Treyarch's shooter.
Sometimes, a rumour is extinguished and reignited so many times, it's hard to know what to think.
Click here to read the full article]]> Duke Nukem Forever is back... watch it here UPDATE: Kick ass and chew bubblegum with CVG.
UPDATE: Always, but always, bet on Duke. Gearbox has just confirmed that development on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC title is complete.
Click here to read the full article]]> Mortal Kombat screens get gory Warner shows off Johnny Cage, Scorpion and more.
Warner has unleashed four more Mortal Kombat screens - and they're a treat for retro fans.
Click here to read the full article]]> Metroid: Other M review round-up Team Ninja's effort is well received.
Wii fans are in for a treat with Nintendo's latest Metroid title.
Click here to read the full article]]> Batman: Arkham City is 'complete' Rocksteady's polishing the game into oblivion.
Oh, mama. Batman: Arkham City is reportedly playable from start to finish - and Rocksteady has completed fundamental development on all key stages of the game.
Click here to read the full article]]> Dragon Age: Origins Ultimate Edition detailed Complete edition features all post-release DLC.
The British Board of Film Classification has classified Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition, revealing that BioWare's RPG epic may be getting a re-release soon.
Click here to read the full article]]> Sony victorious in banning PSJailbreak Hacking device perma-banned in Australia.
Sony has won its first major battle against the PSJailbreak hack that threatens to create widespread piracy on the PlayStation 3.
Click here to read the full article]]> Batman: Arkham City is 5 times bigger than Asylum Rocksteady spills the beans on sexy sequel.
Batman: Arkham City developer Rocksteady has revealed that the game - due for release next year - is "four or five times" bigger than its much-loved predecessor.
Click here to read the full article]]> 'Cheapest games anywhere', promises new retailer Gametail brings 'the fairest prices across all European markets'.
The already savage video game pricing war is about to get even more intense with the imminent launch of Gametail.
Click here to read the full article]]> Superb Vanquish story trailer is in Check out New York under siege.
"Time to hit hard and make 'em regret it." Quite.
Click here to read the full article]]> GoldenEye 64 was almost a 'disaster' - Rare Rare comes clean about its most popular title.
To celebrate the Rare's 25th birthday, the latest issue of Edge features a six-page, tell-all feature on the history of the studio.
Click here to read the full article]]> New Sonic 4: Episode 1 trailer speeds in A familiar Labyrinth makes its return.
Sega has released a new trailer for Episode One of Sonic the Hedgehog 4.
Click here to read the full article]]> GoldenEye N64 dev attacks Activision "Its hard to imagine them being excited about games".
The designer of the N64 version of GoldenEye 007 has attacked Activision bosses over the company's decision to revive the game for Wii.
Click here to read the full article]]> Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD coming Easter 2011 Download-only remake gets Move support.
The TheSixthAxis has confirmed that Just Add Water's Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath remake will be hitting the PlayStation Store next Easter.
Click here to read the full article]]> New Super Street Fighter IV characters teased Arcade players are in for a treat.
Capcom has released a teaser image for the new characters that will be added into the arcade version of Super Street Fighter IV.
Click here to read the full article]]> Broken Sword: The Director's Cut available now on PC Remastered classic hits retail and Steam.
Revolution Software has released Broken Sword: The Director's Cut on PC.
Click here to read the full article]]> Medal of Honor banned by US military Army stores won't sell EA's controversial FPS.
Stores located on Army and Air Force bases have been told to keep EA's upcoming FPS Medal of Honor off their shelves.
Click here to read the full article]]> Square Enix reveals new next-gen engine RPG giant details 'Luminous'.
Square Enix has unveiled its new next generation engine, which it's called 'Luminous'.
Click here to read the full article]]> L.A Noire officially delayed into 2011 Rockstar title might not be here until June next year.
Ah, pap. Rockstar's much-anticipated (not least by us) L.A Noire now definitely won't see the light of day until January 2011 at the earliest.
Click here to read the full article]]> Sony strikes back at PS3 Jailbreak retailers Online retailers feel the wrath of Sony's legal team.
Sony Computer Entertainment America has filed a lawsuit against an online retailer for selling the PS3 mod PSJailbreak.
Click here to read the full article]]> PES 2011 demo coming this month PlayStation Plus subscribers get early access.
Konami has confirmed it will release a demo for Pro Evolution 2011 on the PlayStation 3 and PC later this month.
Click here to read the full article]]> Duke Nukem Forever getting unveiled today? 2K's 'big reveal' is Gearbox-fixed shooter.
The rumours would appear to be true. Borderlands dev Gearbox IS working on Duke Nukem Forever - and the reborn game is set to be unveiled at Seattle event PAX today.
Click here to read the full article]]> Sam & Max, Penny Arcade and more join Poker game Telltale title features The Heavy, Strong Bad and more.
Telltale has revealed its new multi-universe poker title, Poker Night at The Inventory.
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to do what we want them to is to set an example.Establish a routine of going on a family walk or visiting a park on a regular basis. So get out there and spend some quality time with your kids, the washing can wait, and you'll all feel the better for it.Staying active is not only good for our kids (and our own) health, it is also beneficial socially for children to play games, particularly in a group situation. They can take on leadership roles, use negotiation skills and burn energy all while having fun. Best of all for parents you will have them sleeping soundly.. Nicole is the webmaster of Kids Fun and Gamesand mother to two children under the age of six. She is currently enjoying the journey of building her first website, designed for the parents of pre-schoolers. Enjoy!Find us at www.kids-fun-and-games.com
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