PBS Kids to Expand into…Gaming Content? – Movie Guide

Published: September 9, 2025 Photo from Javier Martinez via Unsplash By Gavin Boyle In an effort to meet kids where they are at, PBS Kids has launched a gaming series that walks kids through some of the games available on PBS’s website. “In each episode, they host the show from different Odd Squad precincts and communicate through two video chat windows, helping each other get the most out of a game from the PBS Kids universe,” a description of the series reads, per Variety. “The core of the show is the hosts interacting with each other, playing and reacting to both the game and one another.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP1v4nE_XJU Related: Forget Kids’ TV—Gen Alpha Only Cares About YouTube and Twitch When announcing the new series, PBS explained that gaming content remains extremely popular among kids. However, very few gaming content creators specifically target young kids and instead often play games that are not age-appropriate or include content that is more mature. PBS Kids hopes to fill this void by addressing both of these issues, while also promoting its games , which are specifically created to educate young players. As kids’ screen time continues to lean towards platforms like Twitch and YouTube, which
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