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Video Games: The Untold Story We all know that video games are a big part of most kids' lives, but did you know that two out of three students surveyed at Barnesville, said that they would rather play another activity? Or did you know that the first most popular game reported out of 57 games was the Mario Games? These are some things that you might not know about the kids around you! Do you want a new game system? Well, you might just want one of these because the most popular game systems here at Barnesville are the Wii systems, the Xbox systems, and in third place, the Apple products. But, if you do not want a new game system, then don't worry! You're not alone. Did you know that more than half of the students surveyed said that they did not want a new game system? Hey older boys! If you play M rated games, that's okay! But did you know that most girls reported in the survey that their highest rated game is E? Or did you boys know that the girls report playing video games rarely, while you guys reported that you play often? It's amazing that two different genders have two different likings! New Games Coming Out If you are a gamer then this page is for you! Today's Game: Plants vs. Zombies 2 It's about time!!! Finally! The game that everybody loves is making a sequel! This IOS game is already a hit, with brand new graphics, brand new plants, brand new zombies, and brand new power-ups! This game is free in the app store, but some of the plants are paid for. Here are some reviews from our own students and former students. "Love the game"- Trey Valenta "It's better than the first one, better graphics too" - Thomas Wilbur "It's great"-Jack Burton-Buckley Overall, I feel like it's fun, and worth the space. - By Marshall Hegarty Kudos Corner Playing video games during the school week is great, and maybe you can just play with your friends because three-quarters of Have you ever wondered if your teachers are looking students at Barnesville play during the school week also! at every student and thinking " wow they're doing a great job." Well they are! And I Anjuna Ohlke went If you like Minecraft, than you might like Wii Sports because to your teachers and asked them who has been on the results show that students at Barnesville like Wii Sports as top of their game. By that I mean who has turned in much as Minecraft, which by the way, tied as third place! And their homework on time, who's been participating, while our parents might not like games like Call Of Duty, it just and not asking things more than twice. Now I will happened to come in as second place for the top three most fatell you who has been on top. Drum role please! And vorite games of the students at school. But go figure, they played the people are in 5th grade we have Sara Klemow games like Pac-Man, Tetris, and Pong! and in 8th grade we have Ben German. Now if you would like to be a featured student in the Barnesville Who knows what the future of video games will bring for us Voice then you better step up your game. kids? But for right now, why don't you grab a friend, sit and - Anjuna Ohlke relax, and have fun playing a video game! - Jack Burton-Buckley