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How Game Designers Strategically Keep Kids Addicted to Playing

Joel Bakan | Posted 10.06.2011

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Joel Bakan

Games tap kids' particular fascinations, and are structured in ways that elicit repeat and continued play. "Gaming addiction is a sign of total design success," according to one game designer.

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Inspiration or Wince-piration: What Will Kid Movies Be Based on Next?

Joel Schwartzberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joel Schwartzberg

"Lunchables: The Movie": When a tray of lunchables is micro-waved by accident, the ingredients magically come to life and must save a sexy "Lean Cuisine" from the PG-13 desires of "Hungry Man."

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Michelle Obama Making First "Daily Show" Appearance This Week

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michelle Obama will appear as a guest on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" on Wednesday, October 8. It will be her first appearance on the show. Barac...

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