Library Materials
Video games and online games have important social and cultural significance. These books explore how they fit into our society.
Learn the fundamentals of game design and some of the basic skills needed to create interactive content. Also read about artificial intelligence (AI) programming and virtual worlds.
Browse movies, anime, and documentaries about video games, game characters, and gaming culture.
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Websites
Learn about video game content ratings and how these ratings are assigned. You can also search for games by title, rating, game platform, and content.
Find the latest video game reviews from various online and print sources on one website. Track the highest rated games using Metascores.
The IGDA is a non-profit organization for video game developers. Find information on gaming jobs, industry news, product reviews, contests, and forums.
Explore the art and culture of video games during 4 days of non-stop programming, exhibitions, and contests. This a local event held annually at the Orlando Science Center.
For more links to websites on gaming, visit our NetLinks Gaming Section!
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Mobile
Browse and download games for your Android device from the Android Market. Thousands of popular applications are available and many of them are free.
Web apps work in the Safari browser for the iPhone OS. Use them on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad.
GameSpot features a separate iPhone/iPod section that tracks editor reviews, user ratings, and popularity for games on the iPhone OS platform.
Find video game user ratings for various mobile platforms, including: Android, Blackberry, Palm webOS, and Windows Mobile. You can also browse by carrier.
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Library Online Resources
Explore this database and read full-text articles about the video game industry. Browse the most recent industry news that cover the latest products, trends, and rumors.
This database presents opposing points of view on a particular topic. Search for "video games" to explore the topic of video games with an emphasis on censorship, addiction, regulation, and media violence.
Learn about the history of video games in popular culture. This database covers arcade classics, recent home console systems, and everything in between.
Check out our collection of library-themed online games, quizzes, puzzles, and more! You can do things like: dress your own turkey or snowman, explore a spooky mansion, or learn about making healthy food choices.
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Teens
Read our game reviews submitted by local teens. If you've played a good game lately, then tell us about it! Send us your game reviews and we will consider it for publication. Visit Game Reviews for more information.
Subscribe to the OCLS Teen Podcast and find out about upcoming teen gaming events and other unique programs.
Find links for teen gaming nights, game reviews by teens, and the Library's YouTube feed on one page! Link directly to this page: www.ocls.info/gaming.
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Social
This blog and website features game reviews, special features, podcasts, and an active user community. Read, comment, or create your own 1UP.com page with your own personal blog.
Digg is a social news website that generates its content based on user votes. Find out what's popular in the gaming fan community.
This is a popular gaming blog that covers consoles, PCs, and mobile platforms. It is part of the same family of blogs that include Engadget and Autoblog.
Known for its active fan community, reviews, and its distinctive contributors, Kotaku is a unique and popular video game blog. Check out other Gawker Media blogs like Gizmodo and Lifehacker.
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