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PLAY: Setting Ground Rules
By Andrew Robertson
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Posted December 5, 2019

PLAY: Setting Ground Rules

As with any leisure activity for young children, it’s important to play a role as parents, carers, and guardians to guide their participation and enjoyment. Both in terms of avoiding [...]

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PLAY: Parent’s Guide To Keeping Gaming Costs Sensible
By Andrew Robertson
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Posted December 5, 2019

PLAY: Parent’s Guide To Keeping Gaming Costs Sensible

Today we are looking at understanding how to get the best value from the money you spend on gaming and keeping those costs sensible. As new media, video games are relatively fast-changing. They [...]

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Online Safety: The Youngsters’ Perspective
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Advice, News, Culture
Posted September 14, 2018

Online Safety: The Youngsters’ Perspective

Here at AskAboutGames, we’re often sharing advice on how to make gaming a positive part of your family’s life. We’re informed by the games industry, attending events, our own [...]

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Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending August 13th
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Console, Wii U, PEGI, PEGI Charts, News, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Top Game Charts
Posted August 15, 2018

Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending August 13th

After something of a delay, finally this week the UK video game sales charts are available to the public, so we’ve compiled our regular list helping you pick the most popular [...]

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Understanding the Roblox abuse incident
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Console, Handheld, iPhone/iPad, Android, Advice, PEGI, News, PC, Xbox One, Amazon
Posted July 8, 2018

Understanding the Roblox abuse incident

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains brief references to a sexual abuse case, in exploring safety in online game Roblox after a recently reported incident. If that may make difficult reading [...]

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Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending June 9th
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Console, Xbox 360, PEGI, PEGI Charts, News, PC, PS4, Xbox One, VR, PlayStation VR, PSVR, Nintendo Switch, Top Game Charts
Posted June 12, 2018

Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending June 9th

Looking for the most popular video games that are age-appropriate for your family? Then you’ve found the right place. Here you can find our specially curated guide to the best selling games [...]

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Age-Ratings: Beyond the Number, Part 2
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Console, Advice, PEGI, News, PS4
Posted June 8, 2018

Age-Ratings: Beyond the Number, Part 2

Over the past few weeks here at AskAboutGames we’ve been looking at the process of rating a game, using the controversial new narrative thriller Detroit: Become Human as a case study. We [...]

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Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending May 5th
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Console, Xbox 360, Wii U, PEGI, PEGI Charts, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Top Game Charts
Posted May 8, 2018

Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending May 5th

Today the charts come a little later than usual, thanks to a scorching bank holiday. Now everyone is back at their desks, it’s time to consider what games we might to play when the sun [...]

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Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending April 21st
By Will Freeman
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Posted April 23, 2018

Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending April 21st

After a stunning weekend in the sunshine, here at AskAboutGames towers the cold has returned, meaning a chance to squeeze in some gaming without the guilty feeling that we should be out in the [...]

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Careers Guide: Testing and Localisation
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Advice, Benefits of Video Games
Posted April 20, 2018

Careers Guide: Testing and Localisation

Rounding up our long running careers series is perhaps the most traditional route into games; that of the tester. Or at that least that’s what many will tell you testing – also known as [...]

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Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending April 14th
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Console, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, PEGI, PEGI Charts, News, PC, PS4, Xbox One, VR, PlayStation VR, PSVR, Nintendo Switch, Top Game Charts
Posted April 16, 2018

Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending April 14th

After a brilliant week for games in the UK – with the London Games Festival, Game BAFTAs and EGX Rezzed gaming expo all taking place – its time once again for our special PEGI age-rating charts [...]

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Career Guide: Game Audio Roles Explained
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Advice, Benefits of Video Games
Posted April 6, 2018

Career Guide: Game Audio Roles Explained

After a short break when GDC took over, our game careers series is back. Each piece in the series so far has looked broadly at a different game career, weighing up the opportunities, challenges, [...]

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Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending March 24th
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Console, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, PEGI, PEGI Charts, News, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Top Game Charts
Posted March 26, 2018

Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending March 24th

It’s proving an exciting time in the games charts, as following last week’s trend, this week the top four overall games are all new entires: Sea of Thieves; A Way Out; Ni No Kuni II: [...]

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Career Guide: Becoming A Game Performer
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized
Posted March 16, 2018

Career Guide: Becoming A Game Performer

Recently here at AskAboutGames we’ve been sharing insights and advice about the various roles that can be part of the team that develop a video game, and what is needed to make a career [...]

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How are mobile game age-ratings decided? And what can you do if you find inappropriate content in mobile games?
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Handheld, iPhone/iPad, Android, Advice, PEGI
Posted March 15, 2018

How are mobile game age-ratings decided? And what can you do if you find inappropriate content in mobile games?

It is almost impossible to keep up with the number of mobile games released today. That may sound like hyperbole, but what data does exist gives a hint of the numbers. As far back as January [...]

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Career Guide: Becoming A Game Coder
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Benefits of Video Games
Posted March 2, 2018

Career Guide: Becoming A Game Coder

As we continue our series of articles looking at securing a career in the game industry, this week we’re considering one of the most important, established roles there is. So if you or a [...]

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Career Guide: Becoming A Game Producer
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Advice, Benefits of Video Games
Posted February 23, 2018

Career Guide: Becoming A Game Producer

This week in our series of articles looking at building careers in the roles commonly found within a game development team, we’re exploring one of the hardest to define; the game producer. [...]

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Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending February 17th
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Console, Wii U, PEGI, News, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Top Game Charts
Posted February 19, 2018

Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending February 17th

Ever family-focused, here at AskAboutGames towers we’ve had a couple of weeks away from the charts – our editor had newborn twins to tend to. And the future co-op gaming champions arrived a [...]

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Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Weeks Ending January 13th
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Console, PEGI, PEGI Charts, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Top Game Charts
Posted January 15, 2018

Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Weeks Ending January 13th

Here at AskAboutGames HQ, today’s we’re surrounded by gloom, rain and mist. As much as it’s a tempting time to book an expensive holiday, video games offer us – and your family [...]

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Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Weeks Ending December 23rd and 30th
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Console, PEGI, PEGI Charts, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Top Game Charts
Posted January 2, 2018

Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Weeks Ending December 23rd and 30th

With the festive period behind us, and the taste of leftover mince pies growing less appealing by the day, here at AskAboutGames we’re poised to seize the New Year. And what better way to [...]

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AskAboutGames’ Family Games of 2017
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Console, PEGI, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Posted December 22, 2017

AskAboutGames’ Family Games of 2017

If, like us, you plan to spend the weekend finally getting the Christmas shopping that you said would be done in November finally crossed off the festive to-do-list, we’re here to help. [...]

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Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending Nov 11th
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Wii U, PEGI, PEGI Charts, News, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Top Game Charts
Posted November 13, 2017

Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending Nov 11th

Another Monday means its time to bring you our regular round up of the chart-topping titles for the week ending November 11th, grouped by their PEGI rating. The generally family friendly PEGI-7 [...]

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Video games on the front line: War Child’s Armistice
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, News, Culture
Posted November 10, 2017

Video games on the front line: War Child’s Armistice

Here at Ask About Games we like to mention games’ power to improve the lives of youngsters. Usually, we’re talking about the players of the games themselves. This week, however, we [...]

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Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending Oct 21st
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Console, Xbox 360, 3DS, PEGI, PEGI Charts, PS4, Xbox One, PSVR, Nintendo Switch, Top Game Charts
Posted October 23, 2017

Video Game Charts by PEGI Age Rating – Week Ending Oct 21st

The evenings are already drawing in; meaning plenty of chances in the coming months to enjoy a gaming evening in as a family. So it’s a good time to check in with our guide to the most [...]

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Taking the Reins at AskAboutGames
By Will Freeman
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog
Posted September 21, 2017

Taking the Reins at AskAboutGames

Perhaps the thing that limits games most is misunderstanding about what they can be. Some will tell you games are a lower form of culture, and nothing much beyond a way to waste time. Others [...]

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Haigh Family: Test Snake Pass
By Ant Haigh
In Uncategorized, Advocates, Console, Handheld, PEGI, Family Plays, Nintendo Switch
Posted April 21, 2017

Haigh Family: Test Snake Pass

There seems to be a trend of returning to the golden age of gaming at the moment, firstly we had Rare releasing Rare replay with 30 amazingly retro games, including Banjo Kazooie, the amazing [...]

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Disney Junior Dance Game Is A Classic Memory Challenge
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted March 24, 2017

Disney Junior Dance Game Is A Classic Memory Challenge

There is a new game in the Disney Junior Appisodes app for the PJ Masks show. It takes the player through an adventure punctuated with a variety of challenges. One of these is a dance-off with [...]

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Holian Family: Retro Gaming on the Switch
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Advocates
Posted March 17, 2017

Holian Family: Retro Gaming on the Switch

Back in the 90’s as a teenager I was into 2D fighting games. From the well-known Street Fighter & Mortal Kombats to the more obscure like Capcom’s Jo Jos Bizarre Adventure and SNK’s World [...]

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Classic Portables Tested
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted February 27, 2017

Classic Portables Tested

We see how out collection of classic portable gaming devices compare in terms of battery life. A good way to save battery on your handheld gaming is to turn on power saving features, turn off [...]

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PlayStation 4 Games Get Families Playing Together
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted February 15, 2017

PlayStation 4 Games Get Families Playing Together

We spend a day with a family playing PlayStation 4 games. We tested pretty much everything available on the system. The result, along with having a lot of fun, is this video list of the games [...]

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Air Hogs Connect Combines Drones and Video-Games
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted September 22, 2016

Air Hogs Connect Combines Drones and Video-Games

Air Hogs Connect combines flying a real life drone with an in depth video-game. Players place an AR mat on the floor and load an app on their smartphone. Once the app recognises the mat it [...]

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Lightseekers Is Tomy’s Smart Figure Video-Game
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted September 13, 2016

Lightseekers Is Tomy’s Smart Figure Video-Game

Following up on success with the likes of Skylanders and Lego Dimensions, Tomy have partnered with Play Fusion to create Lightseekers. The game combines large posable action figures that connect [...]

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The Art of Gaming: Abzu’s Matt Nava
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted September 7, 2016

The Art of Gaming: Abzu’s Matt Nava

In a new series on the art of gaming we talk to Matt Nava about the games that inspired him in his art direction responsibilities on Flower, Journey and Abzu. Abzu is his most recent game and [...]

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BAFTA Young Game Designers Competition Winners Announced
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted August 1, 2016

BAFTA Young Game Designers Competition Winners Announced

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the winners of the 2016 BAFTA Young Game Designers (YGD) competition, at BAFTA’s London headquarters. The winners include four [...]

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Enjoy A Family Pokemon Day Out
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Stories
Posted July 20, 2016

Enjoy A Family Pokemon Day Out

We wrote recently about how to get the most out of Pokemon GO with your kids. Many families are using the popular new app as a nice excuse to get outside and enjoy their local area. It can seem a [...]

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Terraria book makes a good gift for gamers
By askaboutgames
In Uncategorized
Posted June 22, 2016

Terraria book makes a good gift for gamers

It can be a challenge finding gifts for the gamers in your family — particularly ones that encourage activities away from the screen. This Terraria Guide book not only fills in the gaps [...]

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Video-Game Charts 18th June (by PEGI Age Group)
By askaboutgames
In Uncategorized
Posted June 22, 2016

Video-Game Charts 18th June (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 18th June 2016. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This [...]

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Developers Discuss Expanding Toys To Life Games To Tablets
By askaboutgames
In Uncategorized
Posted June 21, 2016

Developers Discuss Expanding Toys To Life Games To Tablets

Anyone who has children will be aware that they spend more time playing on tablets than on big TV screens. With this in mind it was interesting to hear from developers of the new Infinite Arms [...]

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First PJ Masks Video-Game Lands on iPad
By askaboutgames
In Uncategorized
Posted June 18, 2016

First PJ Masks Video-Game Lands on iPad

PJ Masks is a Disney Channel cartoon that’s risen to popularity over the last year. If you’ve not heard about it just ask the young person in your life because they will have. A new [...]

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Infinite Arms combines toy robots and a tablet game
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted June 16, 2016

Infinite Arms combines toy robots and a tablet game

Infinite Arms is a new game that uses articulated smart robot toys to equip characters in a battle game on tablets. The toys come with different attachments that the app can detect which are [...]

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National Videogame Arcade Celebrates a Year of Engaging Families
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted May 6, 2016

National Videogame Arcade Celebrates a Year of Engaging Families

We talk to Iain Simons, the director of the National Videogame Arcade (NVA) to find out how their first year has gone. The NVA is a great place for families to have a day out and discover what [...]

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Parents’ Guide to Uncharted 4
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Console, PS4, Video Game Guides
Posted May 4, 2016

Parents’ Guide to Uncharted 4

Parents’ guide to Uncharted 4 A Thief’s End in collaboration with the Games Rating Authority. 1. Genre Uncharted 4 is an action adventure where Nathan Drake, a modern day treasure [...]

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UK’s First Family Gaming Festival Comes to Excel, London
By askaboutgames
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Posted April 18, 2016

UK’s First Family Gaming Festival Comes to Excel, London

The UK’s first Family Gaming Festival will make its debut this October half term at Excel London as part of Kidtropolis.

 Hosted by FamilyGamerTV, the gaming festival will be an integral part of [...]

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Video-Game Charts 19th March (by PEGI Age Group)
By askaboutgames
In Uncategorized
Posted March 24, 2016

Video-Game Charts 19th March (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 19th March 2016. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This [...]

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Anki Overdrive adds Family Friendly Settings
By askaboutgames
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Posted March 24, 2016

Anki Overdrive adds Family Friendly Settings

Anki Overdrive is the new toy car racing game that combines physical toys and an augmented experience on a smartphone. The cars keep themselves on track automatically while the player controls [...]

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Infinite Arms Combines Modular Robots with Skyladners Technology
By askaboutgames
In Uncategorized
Posted March 23, 2016

Infinite Arms Combines Modular Robots with Skyladners Technology

Infinite Arms is a new game announced today that combines the toys-to-life technology of Skylanders, where toys unlock on-screen characters, with collectable modular robots. By offering a wide [...]

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Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens Game-Play Revealed
By askaboutgames
In Uncategorized
Posted March 23, 2016

Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens Game-Play Revealed

New details on the next Lego game, for Star Wars The Force Awakens, were announced today by TT Games. This includes the following: Blaster Battles – Players can now engage in intense Blaster [...]

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Minecraft Story Mode Gets Four More Epsiodes
By askaboutgames
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Posted March 22, 2016

Minecraft Story Mode Gets Four More Epsiodes

Along with confirmation that the next episode of Minecraft Story Mode will be released at the end of this month, we are also getting three more adventures in the popular block building universe. [...]

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Top Gear and Formula 1 Drivers Design Skylanders for Charity Auction
By askaboutgames
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Posted March 21, 2016

Top Gear and Formula 1 Drivers Design Skylanders for Charity Auction

The stars from YouTube, Top Gear and Formula 1 have today collaborated with Activision to create some limited edition Skylanders toys. But rather than going on sale these items are to raise money [...]

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Parents’ Guide to Street Fighter V (PEGI 12+)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Video Game Guides
Posted March 15, 2016

Parents’ Guide to Street Fighter V (PEGI 12+)

In collaboration with GRA for PEGI and Consumer Information, here’s our Quick Guide to Street Fighter V. 1. Genre Street Fighter V is the latest in the almost thirty year old series of [...]

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Video-Game Charts 12th March (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted March 14, 2016

Video-Game Charts 12th March (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 12th March 2016. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Mario Kart 8 [...]

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Craft Idea: Recreate Mario Kart with Paper, Tape and Anki
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted March 14, 2016

Craft Idea: Recreate Mario Kart with Paper, Tape and Anki

Video games are great at offering different ways of playing together in the family. Not only are there a wide range of family experience to choose from but they can introduce other activities [...]

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Multiplayer Minecraft Without Fiddly Mods
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted March 10, 2016

Multiplayer Minecraft Without Fiddly Mods

If your family plays Minecraft at some point your children will have asked if you can install mods. These are unofficial customization that add new features to the game. However, they are quite [...]

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Video-Game Charts 5th March (by PEGI Age Group)
By askaboutgames
In Uncategorized
Posted March 7, 2016

Video-Game Charts 5th March (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 5th March 2016. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Mario Kart 8 [...]

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Legend of Zelda Hero Pops Up In Google Street View Today
By askaboutgames
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Posted March 4, 2016

Legend of Zelda Hero Pops Up In Google Street View Today

If you’ve used Google Maps or Street View today maybe you’ve spotted this already. Link, the hero from the Legend of Zelda games has temporarily replaced the little orange person you [...]

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Terraria Wii U Offers New Ways To Play Together
By askaboutgames
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Posted March 1, 2016

Terraria Wii U Offers New Ways To Play Together

The Wii U version of Terraria will  be out soon. This is a game much like Minecraft. Although only viewed in 2D players craft their own world and explore a different generated map each time they [...]

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Smart T-Shirt Uses Game Tech To Revolutionise Biology Lessons
By askaboutgames
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Posted March 1, 2016

Smart T-Shirt Uses Game Tech To Revolutionise Biology Lessons

Combining different technology from Augmented Reality to Virtual Reality to 3D gaming visuals, this smart t-shirt projects working organs onto the body of wearers. More than a novelty, the [...]

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Video-Game Charts 27th February (by PEGI Age Group)
By askaboutgames
In Uncategorized
Posted February 29, 2016

Video-Game Charts 27th February (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 27th February 2016. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This [...]

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Video-Game Charts 20th February (by PEGI Age Group)
By askaboutgames
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Posted February 22, 2016

Video-Game Charts 20th February (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 30th January 2016. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. This week [...]

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New Angry Birds Game Coming Soon ‘Angry Birds Action!’
By Andy Robertson
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Posted February 19, 2016

New Angry Birds Game Coming Soon ‘Angry Birds Action!’

With the Angry Birds Movie arriving in cinemas shortly we will also be getting this new game Angry Birds Action! This is particularly interesting to families looking for a pinball game suitable [...]

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Video-Game Charts 13th February (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted February 18, 2016

Video-Game Charts 13th February (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 13th February 2016. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This [...]

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Toys And Video-Games Create New Ways To Play At New York Toy Fair
By Andy Robertson
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Posted February 18, 2016

Toys And Video-Games Create New Ways To Play At New York Toy Fair

Toys and video games used to be and either-or choice. Now there are many ways in which they overlap and interact with each other. At the New York Toy Fair this week there have been some [...]

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Minecraft Remote Control Quadcopter Unveiled in New York
By askaboutgames
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Posted February 13, 2016

Minecraft Remote Control Quadcopter Unveiled in New York

At this weekend’s New York Toy Fair a remote controlled flying Ghast character from Minecraft has been unveiled alongside other Minecraft playsets and 5″ characters from Mattel. The [...]

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100s Of Games To Choose From In 2016
By askaboutgames
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Posted February 8, 2016

100s Of Games To Choose From In 2016

Each year there are 100’s of games release to suit all sorts of families and all sorts of players. One of the challenges is finding the best games that suit you and your children. We [...]

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Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
By askaboutgames
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Posted February 8, 2016

Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon

Pokemon is a complicated franchise and can be a bit bewildering to parents. However, help is at hand in the latest Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon that helps plays choose a character with a [...]

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Video-Game Charts 30th January (by PEGI Age Group)
By askaboutgames
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Posted February 5, 2016

Video-Game Charts 30th January (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 30th January 2016. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This [...]

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Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens Announced
By askaboutgames
In Uncategorized
Posted February 2, 2016

Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens Announced

A new Lego game to cover the latest Star Wars film has just been announced. This will include the characters, locations and planets from the film as well as a range of different game modes. Lego [...]

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Mixels Series 9 Expands Tower Defense Line-Up
By askaboutgames
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Posted February 1, 2016

Mixels Series 9 Expands Tower Defense Line-Up

As we mentioned last week, Mixels are collectible toys that come with a related app and TV show. In the Calling All Mixels app you play as a variety of Lego characters in a tower-defense style [...]

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Parents’ Guide to Just Cause 3
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Video Game Guides
Posted January 30, 2016

Parents’ Guide to Just Cause 3

Family guide to Just Cause 3. 1. Genre Just Cause 3 is an open-world action-adventure game in which you use a variety of vehicles and tools to travel around island environments, carry out story [...]

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Lego Nexo Knights Is New Video-Game Cross Over
By askaboutgames
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Posted January 28, 2016

Lego Nexo Knights Is New Video-Game Cross Over

This new line of Lego Nexo Knight toys is built around a video-game app that scans in the different shield icons from the sets to access different powers in the game. The game itself is a bit [...]

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Parents’ Guide to Uncharted The Nathan Drake Collection
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Video Game Guides
Posted January 28, 2016

Parents’ Guide to Uncharted The Nathan Drake Collection

Quick guide to Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection 1. Genre Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection is an HD remake for PS4 of the Uncharted trilogy, originally on the PS3. The trilogy tells [...]

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Lego Sets Revealed for Angry Birds Movie
By askaboutgames
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Posted January 27, 2016

Lego Sets Revealed for Angry Birds Movie

Popular video-game Angry Birds will be getting its own movie this year. Today at Nuremberg Toy Fair, Lego sets for the video-game and film were revealed. Also on show were the new Mixels sets for [...]

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Parents’ Guide to Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Video Game Guides
Posted January 27, 2016

Parents’ Guide to Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

Parent’s guide to Assassin’s Creed Syndicate 1. Genre Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is a pseudo-historical open-world game in which you play as two assassins fighting against a group called [...]

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Video-Game Charts 23rd January (by PEGI Age Group)
By askaboutgames
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Posted January 26, 2016

Video-Game Charts 23rd January (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 23rd January 2016. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This [...]

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Back to the Future, Ghostbusters and Cyberman for Lego Dimensions
By Andy Robertson
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Posted January 22, 2016

Back to the Future, Ghostbusters and Cyberman for Lego Dimensions

As we reported earlier this week, the Wave 3 Lego Dimensions expansions are available. Here is a look at which offers best value both for accessing new levels and worlds, but also gaining the [...]

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Video-Game Charts 16th January (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
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Posted January 21, 2016

Video-Game Charts 16th January (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 16th January December. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This [...]

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Ghostbusters added to Lego Dimensions
By Andy Robertson
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Posted January 19, 2016

Ghostbusters added to Lego Dimensions

Alongside existing open worlds for Back to the Future and Doctor Who, a new expansion pack out this week will add a Ghostbusters world to Lego Dimensions.

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GameBlast16 Invites You To Raise Money for Gaming Access Charity SpecialEffect
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Stories
Posted January 15, 2016

GameBlast16 Invites You To Raise Money for Gaming Access Charity SpecialEffect

Special Effect are organizing the UK’s largest gaming marathon weekend (GameBlast16) to help raise money for their work with technology to enhance the quality of life of people with [...]

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Video-Game Charts 9th January (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
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Posted January 15, 2016

Video-Game Charts 9th January (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 9th January December. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This [...]

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Lego Marvel’s Avengers Includes Full Story on Vita and 3DS
By Andy Robertson
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Posted January 15, 2016

Lego Marvel’s Avengers Includes Full Story on Vita and 3DS

The Vita and 3DS versions of Lego games quite often differ from the content in the main console version. With Lego Marvel’s Avengers on Vita and 3DS though, they will match the console [...]

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Ant-Man and Captain America Civil War DLC for Lego Marvel’s Avengers
By Andy Robertson
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Posted January 13, 2016

Ant-Man and Captain America Civil War DLC for Lego Marvel’s Avengers

Two more film franchises have been announced for Lego Marvel’s Avengers, Ant-Man and Captain America Civil War. The game launches later this month and offers families a great collaborative [...]

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How Skylanders’ Story Boarding Works Well for Families
By Andy Robertson
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Posted January 11, 2016

How Skylanders’ Story Boarding Works Well for Families

If you’ve played Skylanders Superchargers you will probably have focused on all the new toys and vehicles, however there is much more going on in the story this year. Developers Vicarious [...]

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Video-Game Charts 2nd January (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
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Posted January 8, 2016

Video-Game Charts 2nd January (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 2nd January December. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This [...]

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New Guide Helps Keep your kids Safe Online this Xmas
By Andy Robertson
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Posted December 22, 2015

New Guide Helps Keep your kids Safe Online this Xmas

A government guide was published today helping parents keep children safe online. The Online Safety Social Media guide for parents offers advice and help. “Social networking is hugely [...]

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Disney Infinity adds Star Wars The Force Awakens
By Andy Robertson
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Posted December 18, 2015

Disney Infinity adds Star Wars The Force Awakens

We have a look at the Star Wars The Force Awakens Disney Infinity toys and figures. All the characters on the Infinity base and start the first chapter of the play-set adventure in Jakku with [...]

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Video-Game Charts 12th December (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
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Posted December 15, 2015

Video-Game Charts 12th December (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 12th December. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Skylanders [...]

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Anki Overdrive Adds Racing Teamwork
By Andy Robertson
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Posted December 14, 2015

Anki Overdrive Adds Racing Teamwork

Anki Overdrive is a cross-over toy-video-game where you race real toy cars on a clip together circuit but control them with your smartphone or tablet like a video-game. The latest 1.1 release has [...]

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Steamworld Heist Combines Chess And Robots
By Andy Robertson
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Posted December 11, 2015

Steamworld Heist Combines Chess And Robots

If you’ve played Steamworld Dig you know that developers Image & Form can make an enjoyable game. With Steamworld Heist they move to turn based strategy rather than action platforming. [...]

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Lego Marvel’s Avengers Adds Open Worlds
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Posted December 9, 2015

Lego Marvel’s Avengers Adds Open Worlds

We have a look at what’s new in Lego Marvel’s Avengers. The game offers families a co-operative adventure through recent Marvel films. In addition the game offers a range of related [...]

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Video-Game Charts 5th December (by PEGI Age Group)
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Posted December 9, 2015

Video-Game Charts 5th December (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 5th December. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This grouping [...]

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Scalextric App Adds Weather and Oil Spills
By askaboutgames
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Posted December 8, 2015

Scalextric App Adds Weather and Oil Spills

A new version of Scalextric ARC AIR is embracing the world of gaming with an app that records your lap times, pit stops and introduces weather and incidents into slot car races for the first time.

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PlayMation Toys Gaming to the Garden
By Andy Robertson
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Posted November 26, 2015

PlayMation Toys Gaming to the Garden

We have a look at the new toys to life game from Disney that encourages both active and imaginative play. PlayMation will be hitting stores soon in the UK and is already on shelves in the US. It [...]

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Skylanders Superchargers Compatiblity Guide
By askaboutgames
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Posted November 24, 2015

Skylanders Superchargers Compatiblity Guide

We take a look at how our test family is getting on with Skylanders Superchargers and in particularly the compatibility with old characters and peripherals as well as the online multiplayer mode. [...]

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Roblox Coming to Xbox One
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Posted November 24, 2015

Roblox Coming to Xbox One

The game creation tool Roblox will be coming to Xbox One next month. This enables players to make and share their own games from the simple to the complex. Some top designers have used the game [...]

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Skylanders Shines on iPad, iPhone and Apple TV
By Andy Robertson
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Posted November 20, 2015

Skylanders Shines on iPad, iPhone and Apple TV

With versions for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Apple TV this year’s Skylanders has the bases covered. Here’s a look at Skylanders Superchargers Tablet Starter Pack. The game is ideal [...]

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Mario Tennis Ultra Smash
By Andy Robertson
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Posted November 19, 2015

Mario Tennis Ultra Smash

Here’s a first look at Mario Tennis Ultra Smash looking at the different game-play modes, whether that’s singles, doubles, ultra smash, knock out, championship. We also look at [...]

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Video-Game Charts 14th November (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
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Posted November 18, 2015

Video-Game Charts 14th November (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 14th November. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Lego Dimensions [...]

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iPad Pro Gaming Battery Test
By Andy Robertson
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Posted November 18, 2015

iPad Pro Gaming Battery Test

If you are looking at buying an iPad Pro for Christmas, here’s a look at how the device performs running Skylanders Superchargers. The test is in real time and pits the new machine against [...]

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Amiibo Festival is All Age Animal Crossing Fun
By askaboutgames
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Posted November 13, 2015

Amiibo Festival is All Age Animal Crossing Fun

The new Amiibo Festival game is out soon with a load of new ways to enjoy Animal Crossing. If you’ve not played before this is a great way to get into the world of Animal Crossing for all [...]

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Video-Game Super Powers Star in new Kid’s TV Show
By Andy Robertson
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Posted November 10, 2015

Video-Game Super Powers Star in new Kid’s TV Show

It’s usually the case the TV shows spawn related video-games, but this year PJ Masks is doing the opposite. It stars three children who have special outfits that grant them animal related [...]

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‘Lego Marvel’s Avengers’ Characters Announced
By Andy Robertson
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Posted November 9, 2015

‘Lego Marvel’s Avengers’ Characters Announced

Lego Marvel’s Avengers is due out early next year and will feature a star studded array of characters from the Marvel universe. The latest round of screen shots reveals a nice new bunch of [...]

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Choosing a Nintendo 3DS
By Andy Robertson
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Posted November 9, 2015

Choosing a Nintendo 3DS

There are a few different versions of the Nintendo 3DS, we look at who each of them is aimed at and how to make the right choice for your family.

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Guinness World Records 2016: Gamers Edition
By askaboutgames
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Posted November 6, 2015

Guinness World Records 2016: Gamers Edition

If you are looking for a gift for the gamer in your life this Guinness World Records 2016 Gamers Edition book may be just the thing. Not only does it provide all sorts of video-game facts but is [...]

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Splatoon Is An Ink Based Shooting Game
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Posted November 4, 2015

Splatoon Is An Ink Based Shooting Game

We look at what Splatoon has to offer families, with it’s ink based shooting and tactical colour covering mechanics. This is certainly worth looking at if you are after a more creative [...]

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Doctor Who Added to Lego Dimensions in Wave 2
By Andy Robertson
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Posted November 3, 2015

Doctor Who Added to Lego Dimensions in Wave 2

Wave 2 of Lego Dimensions is released on Friday. This will add Doctor Who level and open world content for the first time. The full list of packs is: 71204 Level Pack – Doctor Who 71207 [...]

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Nintendo Games On Smartphones Begin With Miitomo
By askaboutgames
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Posted November 2, 2015

Nintendo Games On Smartphones Begin With Miitomo

Announced at a recent shareholders meeting is Nintendo’s first foray onto smartphones will be a social experience called Miitomo. The app, which is referred to as [...]

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Best Wii U Games for Families
By askaboutgames
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Posted November 2, 2015

Best Wii U Games for Families

Here’s a look at the best Wii U games for families. Taking time to check out the variety of games on offer is essential to finding the best match for you. Seeing what this family plays may [...]

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Video-Game Charts 31st October (by PEGI Age Group)
By askaboutgames
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Posted November 2, 2015

Video-Game Charts 31st October (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 31st October. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Lego Dimensions [...]

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Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer Tips
By askaboutgames
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Posted October 22, 2015

Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer Tips

One of the best parts of Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer is a great way for children to get into interior design. The Happy Home Network is a great way to get inspiration for new designs as [...]

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Celebrate Back to the Future Day with Lego Dimensions
By Andy Robertson
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Posted October 21, 2015

Celebrate Back to the Future Day with Lego Dimensions

This is the day that Marty McFly traveled to in the film Back to the Future. For a bit of fun here’s one dad’s song about playing Lego Dimensions and growing up hoping for a hover [...]

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Video-Game Charts 17th October (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
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Posted October 20, 2015

Video-Game Charts 17th October (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 17th October. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This grouping [...]

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Families Make Millions of Mario Levels
By Andy Robertson
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Posted October 19, 2015

Families Make Millions of Mario Levels

The competition on the Super Mario Maker challenge is hotting up with all three families in the competition having entered their levels: If you have the game you can try the levels for yourself [...]

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Super Mario Maker Family Challenge
By Andy Robertson
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Posted October 16, 2015

Super Mario Maker Family Challenge

Super Mario Maker lets you and your family create and share their own Mario-style levels. Millions of levels have been created. In this video a family show you what they’ve created and [...]

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Lego Marvel’s Avengers Coming Jan 29th 2016
By Andy Robertson
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Posted October 9, 2015

Lego Marvel’s Avengers Coming Jan 29th 2016

This new trailer for Lego Marvel’s Avengers reveals the release date as well as the different Marvel movies this game covers. The Lego games are ideal for families to play together [...]

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Video-Game Charts 3rd October (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
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Posted October 5, 2015

Video-Game Charts 3rd October (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 3rd September. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. A Tuesday launch [...]

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Video-Game Inspires Star Wars Street Art
By Andy Robertson
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Posted October 2, 2015

Video-Game Inspires Star Wars Street Art

To celebrate the launch of Episode IV-VI adventures in Disney Infinity this art installation was created on a London street. It doesn’t look impressive until you view it from the end of the [...]

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Lego Angry Birds Movie Playsets
By Andy Robertson
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Posted October 1, 2015

Lego Angry Birds Movie Playsets

The upcoming Angry Birds Movie has a host of Lego playsets coming for its launch in 2016. Although unconfirmed at this stage it seems likely that there will be a gaming element to much of this. [...]

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Special Edition New 3DS for Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer
By Andy Robertson
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Posted October 1, 2015

Special Edition New 3DS for Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer

Here’s a look at what you get with the New 3DS for Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer and how to access the amiibo card characters on the new hardware as well as original 3DS/2DS.

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WRC 5 – World Rally Championships Racing Game
By Andy Robertson
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Posted September 29, 2015

WRC 5 – World Rally Championships Racing Game

Here’s a look at the high quality racing game WRC 5. This offers both a great simulation of what it’s like to race a real rally car and a great opportunity for parents and children to [...]

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Lego Dimensions Released Tomorrow (29th September)
By Andy Robertson
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Posted September 28, 2015

Lego Dimensions Released Tomorrow (29th September)

Long awaited new Lego video-game, Lego Dimensions will be released tomorrow. This offers a cross over between the traditional toys and a video-game experience. A little like Skylanders and Disney [...]

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Lego Marvel’s Avengers
By Andy Robertson
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Posted September 26, 2015

Lego Marvel’s Avengers

We’re at EGX over the weekend and had a chance to try out the upcoming Lego Marvel’s Avengers video-game with families here. It’s due out in 2016 and looks like a great game for [...]

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Terraria Comes to Wii U
By Andy Robertson
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Posted September 25, 2015

Terraria Comes to Wii U

We’re at EGX this weekend and have had the chance to check out the new version of Terraria on the Wii U. The game lets you carve out your own adventure in a 2D side-scrolling sandbox of [...]

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Let’s Play Lego Dimensions
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Posted September 22, 2015

Let’s Play Lego Dimensions

To give you a close up idea of how the new game will play in the family, here’s game producer Nick Ricks to talk us through the game’s dramatic beginning in this Let’s Play [...]

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Skylanders Superchargers Unboxed
By askaboutgames
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Posted September 19, 2015

Skylanders Superchargers Unboxed

We get one of our test families to try out Skylanders Superchargers in the home. As you can see there are a variety of ways to purchase so it’s important to make the right choice in terms [...]

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Video-Game Charts 12th September (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted September 18, 2015

Video-Game Charts 12th September (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 12th September. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This [...]

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Lego Dimensions Trailer Revealed
By askaboutgames
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Posted September 16, 2015

Lego Dimensions Trailer Revealed

Here’s a look at the trailer for the upcoming Lego Dimensions game that combines build-able bricks with video-game action. As you can see here it’s aimed at a younger audience and [...]

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Host Of Stars Voice Lego Dimensions
By Andy Robertson
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Posted September 14, 2015

Host Of Stars Voice Lego Dimensions

In a new video for Lego Dimensions we can see some of the talent at work. This includes Michael J. Fox who played Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd who played Doc Brown in the Back to the Future [...]

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‘Pokemon Go’ Gets Kids Active
By Andy Robertson
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Posted September 10, 2015

‘Pokemon Go’ Gets Kids Active

A new version of Pokemon will encourage players to get out and about. Pokemon Go uses GPS locations to track down, catch and battle Pokemon and is a substantial departure for the series. “Pokémon [...]

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Parents’ Guide to Gears of War Ultimate Edition (PEGI 18)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Video Game Guides
Posted September 8, 2015

Parents’ Guide to Gears of War Ultimate Edition (PEGI 18)

Parents guide to Gears of War Ultimate Edition on Xbox One. 1. Genre Gears of War is a shooting game in which you play a soldier fighting aliens. The game has a third-person view, so you see your [...]

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Video-Game Charts 5th September (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
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Posted September 7, 2015

Video-Game Charts 5th September (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 5th September. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This grouping [...]

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All 13 Doctors Playable In LEGO Dimensions
By Andy Robertson
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Posted September 7, 2015

All 13 Doctors Playable In LEGO Dimensions

We have a quick test of the game and work through each of the different Doctors you can play. This includes not only a unique Doctor mini-figure but also an interior for the Tardis to match the era.

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Children Test Disney Infinity 3.0
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 28, 2015

Children Test Disney Infinity 3.0

With Disney Infinity 3.0 coming to stores this week, here’s a look at what a couple of brothers made of the early parts of the game. It’s a collaborative experience that is good for [...]

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Anki Overdrive Launches in UK September 20th
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 24, 2015

Anki Overdrive Launches in UK September 20th

With the launch of Anki Overdrive coming to the UK on September 20th we have a look at what the toys and track have to offer. In the final game the toys combine with an app that controls the cars [...]

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Video-Game Charts 15th August (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 21, 2015

Video-Game Charts 15th August (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 15th August. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This grouping [...]

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Scooby-Doo Appears in LEGO Dimensions
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 18, 2015

Scooby-Doo Appears in LEGO Dimensions

A new trailer for LEGO Dimensions today revealed more details about the different brands and characters in the game. Front and center was game-play and a short cartoon for Scooby-Doo. It’s [...]

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Star Wars The Force Awakens Coming to Disney Infinity 3.0
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 16, 2015

Star Wars The Force Awakens Coming to Disney Infinity 3.0

Disney Infinity gets Star Wars The Force Awakens playset, four player Marvel Battlegrounds playset,  Kingdom Hearts cross over weapons and light-up lightsabers. Also there is a new PlayStation 4 [...]

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Ghostbusters Coming to Lego Dimensions
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 11, 2015

Ghostbusters Coming to Lego Dimensions

Along with the other 13 franchises, Lego Dimensions is also getting Ghostbusters. This will be included in the Starter Pack as part of the core adventure and can be expanded with an adventure [...]

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Terraria 3DS Unveiled at Gamescom
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 11, 2015

Terraria 3DS Unveiled at Gamescom

Last week in Cologne the 3DS version of popular block building and exploration game Terraria was unveiled. The game, which uses a combination of touch screen and button controls, offers a two [...]

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Video-Game Charts 8th August (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Top Game Charts
Posted August 10, 2015

Video-Game Charts 8th August (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 11th June. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Not many changes in the [...]

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Skylanders Superchargers Online Modes
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 10, 2015

Skylanders Superchargers Online Modes

We talk to Guha Bala, the head of the game development studio making the next Skylanders game. He talks through the different modes and versions to help families choose the best one for them.

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Ewoks and Endor in Disney Infinity 3. 0 Star Wars
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 9, 2015

Ewoks and Endor in Disney Infinity 3. 0 Star Wars

With the game releasing soon, here’s a couple of dads trying out the Ewok spying mission. Who can argue about disguising and Ewok as a Storm Trooper and then catapulting him into the Empire [...]

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Angry Birds Transformers In App Purchases
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 7, 2015

Angry Birds Transformers In App Purchases

We got one family to check out the new Angry Birds Transformers game and how the in-app puchases work. These games offer great value as they are free to play, but it’s also important to [...]

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Speeder Bikes Arrive In Disney Infinity 3.0
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 6, 2015

Speeder Bikes Arrive In Disney Infinity 3.0

The upcoming version of Disney Infinity includes iconic Speeder Bike racing from the Star Wars films. It’s an ideal game to share across generations as it includes both the recent episodes [...]

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Hulkbuster and Ultron Characters in Disney Infinity 3.0
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 6, 2015

Hulkbuster and Ultron Characters in Disney Infinity 3.0

At Gamescom this week Disney have shown game-play and hands-on footage of the characters from the Marvel playset. Ultron and Hulkbuster head the line-up. Also on show were new levels for the Rise [...]

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LEGO Marvel’s Avengers Hands-On
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 5, 2015

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers Hands-On

We have a look at the new LEGO Marvel game from TT Games. This follows both the Ant Man and Age of Ultron movies in LEGO form. It offers excellent couch co-op multi-player for parents and children.

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LEGO Dimensons Hands On
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 5, 2015

LEGO Dimensons Hands On

With Lego Dimensions releasing next month, here’s a hands on look at the game and how the Adventure Worlds work in relation to the main Story Campaign with game Producer Doug Heder.

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Skylanders SuperChargers Online Mode Revealed
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 5, 2015

Skylanders SuperChargers Online Mode Revealed

At Gamescom today Activision unveiled the online modes for Skylanders SuperChargers. Along with a first look at the figurines and vehicles for Shark Shooter Terrafin, Shark Tank, Night Fall and [...]

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Terraria Coming to Wii U and 3DS
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 1, 2015

Terraria Coming to Wii U and 3DS

Capitalizing on the absence of Minecraft on both the Wii U and 3DS,  Re-Logic’s 2D sandbox game Terraria is coming to Nintendo platforms in the first quarter of next year. In my family [...]

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Lego Dimensions Unveils Brand Spanning Story
By Andy Robertson
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Posted August 1, 2015

Lego Dimensions Unveils Brand Spanning Story

With a new trailer for the upcoming Lego Dimensions game we get a closer look at its story-line. Spanning some 14 different brands and franchises this jumps between worlds in both space and time. [...]

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Kids Interview Splatoon Developer
By Andy Robertson
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Posted July 31, 2015

Kids Interview Splatoon Developer

The creative mind behind Splatoon, the recent Wii U shooting video-game, answered a range of different questions from his young fans.

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Cars Daredevil Garage Combines Toys and Video-Games
By Andy Robertson
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Posted July 24, 2015

Cars Daredevil Garage Combines Toys and Video-Games

The Pixar collectable die-cast cars are always popular with children. In this sneak peek of this year’s range we also see the first footage of the Daredevil Garage app that enables you to [...]

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Lego Minifigures Online Is Perfect For Family Play-Time
By Andy Robertson
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Posted July 23, 2015

Lego Minifigures Online Is Perfect For Family Play-Time

Lego Minifigures Online has been around for a while. Recently it was relaunched with some great family features. Best of all is the ability to cross-play in the same online world across all [...]

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Playmation Pre-Orders Available
By Andy Robertson
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Posted July 22, 2015

Playmation Pre-Orders Available

The new Disney Playmation game that combines live action outside play with a video-game is now available to pre-order. The game will launch on October 10th. The unusual combination of active [...]

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Skylanders Superchargers Helps “Children feel comfortable in their own skin”
By Andy Robertson
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Posted July 17, 2015

Skylanders Superchargers Helps “Children feel comfortable in their own skin”

We talk to Guha and Karthik Bala, heads of Vicarious Visions who are developing this year’s Skylanders Superchargers game. Of particular interest to families is their focus on the gender [...]

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Angry Birds Transformers Adds Crafting
By Andy Robertson
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Posted July 16, 2015

Angry Birds Transformers Adds Crafting

An update today for Angry Birds Transformers adds a new crafting feature. This is used to enable players to create a range of 40 or so different helper droids. These can be called in to assist [...]

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Angry Birds 2 Announced
By Andy Robertson
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Posted July 16, 2015

Angry Birds 2 Announced

Some 14 games and 2 billion downloads after the original Angry Birds game was released we have Angry Birds 2 announced. More details about the game will be revealed in July. There is also some [...]

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Unravel Offers Unusual Creative Play
By Andy Robertson
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Posted July 14, 2015

Unravel Offers Unusual Creative Play

Unravel is an upcoming video-game created around a make-shift character cobbled together from wire and twine on a family camping trip. As you can hear int eh video Martin Sahlin, creative [...]

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You Can Play Just Dance 2016 With Your Smartphone
By Andy Robertson
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Posted July 13, 2015

You Can Play Just Dance 2016 With Your Smartphone

This year a free Just Dance 2016 Controller App enables players on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U to use their Apple, Android, or Windows Phone devices to play the game without any [...]

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FIFA 16 Evolves Game-Play and Adds Women’s Game
By Andy Robertson
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Posted July 13, 2015

FIFA 16 Evolves Game-Play and Adds Women’s Game

Along with a wide array of features in this year’s FIFA 16, the women’s game will be included. This involves an entirely new approach to modelling that enhances both the men and women [...]

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Video-Game Charts 11th July (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Top Game Charts
Posted July 13, 2015

Video-Game Charts 11th July (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 11th June. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. F1 2015 enters and the [...]

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Skylanders Superchargers Pre-Order Options
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted July 10, 2015

Skylanders Superchargers Pre-Order Options

Following up on Disney Infinity details yesterday, today we have the options for buying Skylanders SuperChargers. With the following Wave 1 character combos: Splat and Splatter Splash Deep Dive [...]

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Disney Infinity 3.0 Pre-Order Options
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted July 9, 2015

Disney Infinity 3.0 Pre-Order Options

Here’s a guide to help you find the best version of Disney Infinity 3.0 for your family. With a number of different versions of the game available it’s important to do a bit of research.

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Lego Dimensions Includes Doctor Who Adventures
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted July 9, 2015

Lego Dimensions Includes Doctor Who Adventures

Fans of Doctor Who will be excited to hear that Lego Dimensions includes all manner of time traveling content. Not only are different Doctors included as playable characters but also classic [...]

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Lego Dimensions Pre-Comic Con Interview
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted July 8, 2015

Lego Dimensions Pre-Comic Con Interview

Ahead of Comic Con open its doors, we had a chance to talk to the producer of the Lego Dimensions game along with some time testing the game for ourselves. It’s an interesting mix of [...]

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Jack Hillery creates winning CAR of the Future
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Stories
Posted July 8, 2015

Jack Hillery creates winning CAR of the Future

Following our F1 2015 racing news yesterday, today we got confirmation that pro racing driver, Nicolas Hamilton, has crowned 10 year Jack Hillery as champion designer of the CAR of the future! To [...]

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Skylanders Superchargers Dark Edition Pack Confirmed
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted July 7, 2015

Skylanders Superchargers Dark Edition Pack Confirmed

The special Dark Edition packs for Skylanders Superchargers have been confirmed today for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii and Wii U. Families will appreciate the ongoing support for the original Wii [...]

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Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted July 7, 2015

Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2

We have a talk to the developers behind one of the top family alternative shooting games Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2. The game not only offers some family friendly thrills but also comes [...]

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Skylanders Superchargers Teases New Packs
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted July 6, 2015

Skylanders Superchargers Teases New Packs

With two big gaming events, Gamescom and San Diego Comic Con coming up it’s no surprise to be seeing more video-game news. On the official Skylanders Facebook page some images have appeared [...]

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Video-Game Charts 4th July (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Top Game Charts
Posted July 6, 2015

Video-Game Charts 4th July (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 6th June. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. LEGO Jurassic World [...]

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F1 2015 Makes Racing Both Real and Accessible
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted July 6, 2015

F1 2015 Makes Racing Both Real and Accessible

With the British Grand Prix still ringing in our ears here’s a chance to revisit the course in Lewis Hamilon’s Mercedes in the new F1 2015 game that is released in the UK on 10th July.

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Real Life Video-Game Challenge
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted July 3, 2015

Real Life Video-Game Challenge

Critically acclaimed video-game The Last of Us comes to mind when you see this apocalyptic maze. The twisted metal was created to showcase Shell V-Power fuels and invited motor enthusiasts and [...]

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SafeWise Publish Safe Internet Guide for Teenagers
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted July 3, 2015

SafeWise Publish Safe Internet Guide for Teenagers

With roughly 75% (Source: Pew Research Center) of teens accessing the Internet on cell phones, tablets, and other mobile devices, keeping a watchful eye on teen Internet use can be a challenge. [...]

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New Lego Marvel Game Coming in 2015
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted June 25, 2015

New Lego Marvel Game Coming in 2015

Lego Marvel’s Avengers is a new Lego video-game that will be released later this year. It promises 100 new Marvel characters along with some returning favourites. Here’s a look at the [...]

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Lego Batman Beyond Gothom Comes to Mobile
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted June 25, 2015

Lego Batman Beyond Gothom Comes to Mobile

The most recent Lego Batman game has today been released on iOS devices. This is a nice way to play the puzzle platform experience and also a bit cheaper than on console.

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Disney Infinity 3.0 Classic Characters and Power Discs
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted June 24, 2015

Disney Infinity 3.0 Classic Characters and Power Discs

We had the chance to check out the different Disney Infinity Wave 1 classic characters and Power Discs last week. These provide access to in game characters for use in the Toy Box.

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Skylanders Superchargers Expands Character Line-Up at E3
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted June 16, 2015

Skylanders Superchargers Expands Character Line-Up at E3

Skylanders Superchargers is on show at E3 in California along with details about new characters and levels. Here’s a hands on look at the game. At E3, as previous years there are some [...]

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Lego Dimensions Toy Pad Interactions Explained
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted June 16, 2015

Lego Dimensions Toy Pad Interactions Explained

Lego Dimensions is the new toys-to-life video-game from Warner Bros. It uses a Toy Pad peripheral to grant access to characters in the game. In a trailer released today it was also explained how [...]

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Boba Fett Comes to Disney Infinity 3.0
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted June 16, 2015

Boba Fett Comes to Disney Infinity 3.0

Disney Infinity had already announced a Play-Set for Star Wars Episodes IV-VI called Rise Against the Empire. Today they confirmed an additional character will be available that should keep fans [...]

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Lego Dimensions Game-Play Interview
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted June 9, 2015

Lego Dimensions Game-Play Interview

At E3 this year we had a chance to talk to the producer of the Lego Dimensions game along with some time testing the game for ourselves. It’s an interesting mix of physical brick play and [...]

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First Hour with Lego Worlds Reveals Dragons and Helicopters
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted June 8, 2015

First Hour with Lego Worlds Reveals Dragons and Helicopters

We asked one family to try out Lego Worlds together. Here’s what they made of their first couple of hours with the game. “While our first experience of the game seemed very limited. [...]

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LEGO Worlds Offers New Creative Play
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted June 4, 2015

LEGO Worlds Offers New Creative Play

Like Minecraft, Lego Worlds is a great way to invent your own spaces to play in. We got one family to try the game out. It’s currently available on PC via Steam. Here’s what they made [...]

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Helpful Advice for In App Purchases
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted June 4, 2015

Helpful Advice for In App Purchases

The CMA (Competitions and Markets Authority) have just published a helpful 60-second guide for parents about in app purchases. They suggest some helpful tips to get the most out of apps: Check [...]

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Lego Worlds Brings Minecraft Creativity to Lego
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted June 1, 2015

Lego Worlds Brings Minecraft Creativity to Lego

A newly announced PC video-game  will combine the online creativity with traditional physical brick build. LEGO Worlds is the latest game from TT Games and enables players to make huge Lego [...]

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Video-Game Charts 30th May (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Top Game Charts
Posted June 1, 2015

Video-Game Charts 30th May (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 30th May. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Splatoon is number 2 [...]

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‘Twlight of the Republic’ Introduces a New Generation to Star Wars
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, PS4, Xbox One
Posted May 26, 2015

‘Twlight of the Republic’ Introduces a New Generation to Star Wars

With a new Star Wars film this year it’s no surprise to see a lot of Star Wars games coming out. Disney Infinity 3.0 opens its Star Wars account with Twilight of the Republic. This covers [...]

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Special Effect Charity Makes Games Accessible to All
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted May 23, 2015

Special Effect Charity Makes Games Accessible to All

Video-games are a great way to spend time together as a family, but not necessarily everyone has access to them. This is particularly true for people with physical disabilities. Special Effect is [...]

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Video-Game Charts 28th March (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted April 2, 2015

Video-Game Charts 28th March (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 28th March. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This grouping [...]

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Bringing ‘Sick Brick’ Toys to Life
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted March 27, 2015

Bringing ‘Sick Brick’ Toys to Life

Sick Bricks is a new iOS game that is a little similar to both the Lego and Skylanders video-games. As a basic premise this ticks the right boxes, both in terms of the toy-game hybrid genre but [...]

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Osmo Masterpiece Game Makes Drawing Accessible
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted March 12, 2015

Osmo Masterpiece Game Makes Drawing Accessible

Video-games are excellent and breaking down boundaries and getting different people playing together. A new game for the Osmo iPad peripheral has just been announced that will make anyone into a [...]

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Video-Game Charts 7th March (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted March 11, 2015

Video-Game Charts 7th March (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 7th March. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Dying Light from Warner [...]

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Series 13 Lego Minifigures Unlock In-Game Characters
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted March 6, 2015

Series 13 Lego Minifigures Unlock In-Game Characters

Collectable toys are increasingly popular with families. Getting the most value out of them is the trick to success in our experience. With this in mind we were interested to hear that the [...]

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All About: Financial And Cultural Influence of Video-Games
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, All About, Benefits of Video Games
Posted February 20, 2015

All About: Financial And Cultural Influence of Video-Games

Video-games combine creativity and innovation, offering a unique mix to players and require a wide blend of skills from developers. Although entertainment is a large part of their popularity they [...]

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Video-Game Charts 7th February (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted February 10, 2015

Video-Game Charts 7th February (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 7th February. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. The Top 3 remain [...]

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Safer Internet Day 2015 Highlights Safe Gaming Console Features
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted February 10, 2015

Safer Internet Day 2015 Highlights Safe Gaming Console Features

Today is Safer Internet Day 2015. In the UK, Safer Internet Day is coordinated by the UK Safer Internet Centre and it sees hundreds of organisations get involved to promote the safe, responsible [...]

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Video-Game Charts 17th January (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted January 20, 2015

Video-Game Charts 17th January (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 17th January. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This grouping [...]

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Video-Game Charts 11th October (by PEGI Age Group)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Homepage, Blog, Handheld, PEGI, PEGI Charts, News, Top Game Charts
Posted October 17, 2014

Video-Game Charts 11th October (by PEGI Age Group)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 11th October. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. Note: This grouping [...]

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Eurogamer Expo With The Moore Family
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Blog, Advocates, Console, Xbox 360, Handheld, Advice, PEGI, FGTV, Pop-up Surgery
Posted October 25, 2013

Eurogamer Expo With The Moore Family

We went to the Eurogamer Expo this year to talk to families first hand about the games they enjoyed together, and how they went about choosing them. The Moore family were at the event to play [...]

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Lego City Undercover 3DS arrives on 26th March
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted April 5, 2013

Lego City Undercover 3DS arrives on 26th March

After our Lego City Undercover fact file post has prompted questions and interest, it is good to see that the 3DS version Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins will be released on 26th April. [...]

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Pop-Up Gaming Surgery with Osment Family
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted February 20, 2013

Pop-Up Gaming Surgery with Osment Family

We visited the Cribbs Causeway Bristol Game Store to talk to families and offer advice in our Pop-up Family Gaming Surgery. Here is the next of the episode from Bristol from Family Gamer TV [...]

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Ask About Games Partners
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted October 26, 2012

Ask About Games Partners

AskAboutGames provides a resource for family gamers and players of all ages. If you would like readers of your site to be able to access our content why not include a link to [...]

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Top Selling Games by PEGI Rating (Week Ending 29th Sept)
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized
Posted October 1, 2012

Top Selling Games by PEGI Rating (Week Ending 29th Sept)

Here is our look at the top selling video games for each PEGI age rating for the week ending 29th Sept 2012. We break down the top selling games into the five PEGI age ratings. PEGI 3 sees [...]

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Pop-Up Gaming Surgery with Barker Family
By Andy Robertson
In Uncategorized, Blog, Advocates, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, Advice, PEGI, Health, Pop-up Surgery
Posted August 29, 2012

Pop-Up Gaming Surgery with Barker Family

We spent a morning in the Exeter GameStation store talking to families and offering advice in our Pop-up Gaming Surgery. Here is the first of the Family Gamer TV conversations we recorded at the [...]

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