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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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: [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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.

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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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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 [...]

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 [...]