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High School Story (iOS/Android): How to get free rings and more coins

High School Story is a game where you are a high school student who, for some reason, is put in charge of building the entire high school and recruiting people from the nearby rival school, Hearst High, via throwing parties and building hangouts and classrooms. Rings are the premium currency of the game, and are very difficult to find and earn. Coins are the primary currency in the game, and while they are common, it’s still something that you’ll always need more of. Read on to find out how to get more rings and coins in High School Story!

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Monster High @ High School Story - How to get the Monster High characters

High School Story has recently had a name change to Monster High @ High School Story for rather obvious reasons - that being the addition of new Monster High characters to the game. Each of the four characters from the Monster High series can now be added to your high school, where they can mingle and interact with all of your other characters.

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Suicide and Bullying: Can Video Games Be a Lifeline?

Can a video game save a life? In light of how many digital lives players snuff out on a daily basis it may seem counterintuitive, but it's an aspect of gaming that is quickly gaining credibility. The rise of indie developers has seen the emergence of games that deal prominently with serious social topics such as bullying and sexism, as well as physical and mental health. Stories of people who owe their lives to these games have not been far behind. High School Story is a mobile high school-themed game by Pixelberry Studios, a team of former EA developers. It combines simulation with story-driven quests, and has seen over six million downloads to date.

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Alan_Shore3719d ago

Yes it can be an escape from reality it just depends what game your playing at the time.

If i was angry and depressed and played a violent game i dont think id calm down as much as playing say a racing game or sports game.

rdgneoz33719d ago

Probably say that many tend to escape into MMOs or RPGs. Create a new persona, make friends with people across the country or world, etc.

Alan_Shore3719d ago

Exactly imagine how its gonna be when we got virtual reality.....come home had a shit day go into a virtual world of skyrim or something!

ArtificiallyYours3719d ago

Open sandboxes are pretty therapeutic, so are platformers and the Gameboy Advanced :3

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High School Story Cheats, Tips and Strategies

Ever dreamed about going back to High School? Well, neither have I, but if you were a football player in Texas or a surfer guy in San Diego, maybe you’re one of those who have! High School Story puts you in the shoes of a high school student who is tasked with building a brand new high school from scratch, AND with taking on Hearst High, which is the top school in your city.