Video games, Xbox 360, MMOs and other new-age gadgetry has really made it difficult to teach kids about the world around them. Not that I’m complaning — give me Halo with friends back when I was 12 and I’d have never seen the light of day. But “edutainment” often ends where bad games begin. However here’s a science-based computer game that seems engaging enough to get my vote of confidence. Fancy graphics and online play not included.
It’s called Phun and it brings physics to an astoundingly entertaining level. The best part? Phun is phree free! Check out the video below to see how awesome science toys can be: