A Weekly Blog about gaming for families and special needs gamers!
Cities Skyline
This week we are going to go over sim style city builder that is Cities Skylines Cities Skylines is a port over from the PC of a city sims style builder in which you build the city of your dreams and control everything from how taxes are to building districts where people live, work, and go and have fun. Now as I try to avoid PC port over of games that relay heave on a Keyboard/Mouse setup, but w...[Read More]
Ghostbusters and Momonga Pinball Adventure
This week we are going to go over a movie tie in video game that is Ghostbusters 2016 and a unique pinball game that is Momonga Pinball Adventure. Ghostbusters 2016 is a follow up to the movie that was released in 2016. In the game you play as four new recruits and battling ghost from location to location. The game has a four-play local co-op which is nice for gaming nights for families t...[Read More]
Slime-San and Life is Strange – Before The Storm Farewell DLC
This week we are going to go over A highly addictive platformer and DLC for a popular game series. Slime-San for the Nintendo Switch is a highly addictive platformer in which you play as a slime, platforming from level to level with special abilities like being able to dash and make yourself transparent from certain objects so you can pass through them. With hundreds of levels and easy controls, ...[Read More]
Quantic Pinball and I and Me
As the end of the month is upon us, we here at the office got a chance to test out two different but fun family friendly games, Quantic Pinball and I and Me. Quantic pinball is a digital pinball game that is available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via Steam. The game has 6 tables and a special table designed around a 30 seconds per wave in which you have to destroy via hitting the aliens ...[Read More]
Race the Sun and ATOMIK: RunGunJumpGun
This week I got a chance to sit down and try the racer that is Race the Sun. Race the Sun was an interesting title that came across the desk. As the game is a racer to its core it is also a speed run style of game to see how far, how long and how fast you can go in the game. I was able to see some run on youtube.com and some people have a real natural talent for this game, I however suck at game...[Read More]
Life is Strange Series
This past couple of week we had a chance to sit down finally and try out some episodic games from Square Enix that is the Life is Strange series. What was interesting when we first started to play the first Life is Strange game that I personally thought that this would be just another episodic type game like the Telltale’s series games but was I wrong. On the surface it looks like it is a ...[Read More]
I want this game, I NEED THAT GAME! How to deal with all the wants and needs this gaming season!
Ah, as parents we all know that time of the year……. No, I’m not talking about the holidays, but the new release gaming season. This is when children, and adults (me included, lol) start seeing all of the blockbuster titles coming out on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. From sequels of games that people have been waiting for to new and exciting games that are fresh onto the...[Read More]
How To Balance Summer Fun With Gaming.
Now that Summer is here, you’ve got the BBQ ready for the family and are looking forward to road trips and summer pool parties. But balancing summer activities and gaming can be challenging, but no worries! We’ve got you covered with some great, simple ideas that will give you the best of both worlds! One thing about the gaming industry you may or may not know is that during the summer, most game ...[Read More]
Is it worth getting a Nintendo Switch – Part two
Now that the Nintendo Switch is out and available for purchase (good luck finding it!) we are going to talk about what we liked and did not like about the Nintendo Switch and if it is worth getting one for your gaming family. After having the Switch for over 3 weeks now and playing the games that are offered at launch we have seen some interesting things that the Nintendo Switch can do. First off...[Read More]
Top Couples Games To Play On Valentine’s Day
This Tuesday, February 14, 2017 will be that special day – Valentine’s Day – for the special love in your life… but what if they are a gamer? Most gamers’ idea of romance would be staying at home and gaming together rather than making reservations and going to a loud, expensive restaurant or bar. So what do you do for that gamer in your life? What kind of game can you play with ...[Read More]
Nintendo Switch News – Part 1
To Switch or not to Switch that is the question Now that Nintendo has broken the silence on their next console the Nintendo Switch (formerly called the Nintendo NX) there has been some questions on what is the Switch and what does it do, how much does it cost, what games and accessories will be available. Well no worries, we got you covered and we will also go into why you should or should not ge...[Read More]
Family Gamer Review Holiday Gift Guide 2016
It’s that special time of year! We’re feeling festive (or trying to!) and we’re celebrating with friends, family and loved ones. There’s a good chance you’ll hit a rough spot on your holiday list when you just don’t know what to get for the gamer in your life… we’ve got you covered. Just remember these great holiday gaming-gift tips! General Gamer Gi...[Read More]