Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Sarah, and Anika share eight books they have been reading this summer covering everything from indie video game development to faerie tales to summer romance. We hope you find something to take a relaxing break with. Indie Games Cover, Image Ablaze, Author […]
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Where are our ‘Animal Crossing’ players? You’ll understand.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesI’ve played Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp just as much as the rest of you for the last week or so. OK, that’s not entirely true. I was a holdout for a little while, but then my social feeds were flooded with friend codes, and my Animal Crossing-loving kids were into it, and I […]
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Here are a few suggestions for some of the best games for the Nintendo DS to give this holiday season.
Continue ReadingBring home Mario this holiday season with Nintendo Switch–and then put him on the Christmas tree with this DIY ornament inspired by the game.
Continue ReadingOne of the best indie video games to be presented at PAX Aus 2017 was ‘Think of the Children.’ And yes, sweet child, this is EXACTLY what parenting is like.
Continue ReadingEven if you’ve never played a game by Blizzard before—and especially if you have—these trailers will make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even cry.
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If you’re on the fence about taking on the hunt for this mini console, here are a few reasons why it would be worth your time.
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The game is definitely worth picking up, and to really get you and your kids in the ‘Metroid’ mood, here’s a craft you can do together.
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In mid-August, the next wave of Roblox figures will be available at Toys ‘R Us, Target, and Wal-Mart—and here’s your first look at a few of them.
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With your Mii friends filling out the roster of an RPG party, kids are able to go on a journey unlike one anyone else will take in ‘Miitopia.’
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There are plenty of updates and improvements that make ‘Splatoon 2’ another Switch must-have.
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A few weeks after the debut, I think it is safe to say the necromancer brought ‘Diablo’ back from the dead. On my Blizzard dashboard, where one can see their friends and what they are playing, I have seen many more people on ‘Diablo’ than I have in months. So it isn’t just me finding a new love for this game.
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‘The Master Trials’ is everything you already loved about ‘Breath of the Wild,’ just more of it.
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It’s hard to recommend it to anyone that’s not a diehard fan, but if “Stay Fresh!” is now in your DNA, this is an amaz-ink book for your Splatoon collection.
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‘Ever Oasis’ combines an adorable fantasy world and intuitive, convenient game features to create an experience that eases kids into role-playing games.
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The Dynamic Duo reviews Toca Boca’s newest app, ‘Toca Lab: Plants.’ And they get to say “poop” on a recording, which they find highly amusing.
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The family-friendly fighting game ‘ARMS’ has the potential to become a bright and colorful mainstay on your Nintendo Switch.
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GeekMom Sam gives you the Top 7 takeaways she gleaned while watching today’s Playstation E3 2017 Briefing.
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Xbox’s much-anticipated E3 briefing was worth the 90 minutes I spent watching it live. For those at the event, all video was presented on a 4k screen. Sadly I couldn’t enjoy the full power of the experience on my non-4k screen but I’m sure it was pretty sweet. Here is a curated list of my Top 10 takeaways from the Xbox E3 2017 Briefing.
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From now until June 14, your kids will find even more super adventures in ‘Roblox’ thanks to the ‘Roblox Heroes’ event currently in full swing.
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The Dynamic Duo reviews Toca Life’s new app, ‘Toca Life: Vacation!’ I foresee much travel planning in their futures. And a lot of time at the beach.
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If you’re looking to add to your Switch library, ‘Ultra Street Fighter II’ is a classic that makes a timeless addition.
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CheckPoint is running a 48-Hour LiveStream Gaming Marathon this weekend. Because gaming IS good for your mental health and your gaming community.
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Playing the ‘YIIK: A Postmodern RPG’ demo at PAX East in March was a little weird for me. After all, I graduated from college in 2000, just a year after the game’s protagonist comes home from college to find himself facing both adulthood and a terrible mystery.
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Are there enough updates and tweaks to make Mario Kart 8 worth purchasing again?
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Toca Boca’s newest app introduces kids to the hospital environment. It’s pretty great. But don’t make my word for it…
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Decorating, food, and activities for a Minecraft-themed birthday party, as tested by a ten-year-old Minecraft fanatic and his friends.
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‘LEGO City Undercover:’ The addictive family fun you’re used to but with a storyline that keeps you coming back again…and again..and again.
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Michael Chu, lead writer on ‘Overwatch,’ talks about adding a mother to the diverse cast of the game.
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