MyGLife.org (http://www.myglife.org)

common sense media says

Game designing hub thin on content, rich on ideas.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this game-making site contains clean content, with the occasional outside link featuring questionable content -- such as a game where naughty school kids are rewarded by a teacher removing her shirt. The site also opens the door to some large -- and potentially dangerous -- interactive possibilities: links to Yahoo Groups and encouragement to set up blogs on Blogger.com. On the upside, kids are also inspired to help their communities by inspiring social change. The site solicits donations for game design instructions, computer equipment and, oddly enough, money.

Educational value: Kids learn to create computer games and most of the games inspire social change.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: One link to an external site featured a game where naughty school kids are rewarded by a teacher removing her shirt.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the importance of positive games in which the goal is learning, not violence, and the dangers of revealing personal information in a blog. What information would be OK to share online with strangers and what is best kept private? Why don't you want strangers to have your full name or email address?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The site has room to grow -- some sections of the site don't feel chock-full of content -- but hardcore gaming fans will still enjoy MyGLife.org's mix of really informative game building tips, examples, and information.

This review was written by Erin Brereton
 
 

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