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Tag: Xbox 360

‘Minecraft Story Mode’ Episode 5 Releases March 27th

March 23, 2016December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

Along with news that the next big episode in Minecraft Story Mode will be available on March 27th, Telltale have also confirmed that we will be getting another three episodes that extend this narrative further.

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‘Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens’ Game-Play Trailer Reveals New Mechanics

March 23, 2016December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

The latest trailer for Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens not only offers a sneak peek of what new story elements will be in the game but a brand new cover system.

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GeekDad Giveaway: ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ Art Set

November 19, 2015Tony Sims2

Win a limited edition ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ wooden crate filled with four pieces of artwork as well as a digital download of the game!

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Tour Every ‘Lego Dimension’ Open World

November 5, 2015December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

If you are having a job decided which of the LEGO Dimension open world expansions to purchase, this list of videos offers a guided tour of each in turn. Doctor Who world has just been added with Wave 2:

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‘Skylanders SuperChargers’ Brings Vehicle Play

June 3, 2015December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

Another year and another ‘Skylanders’ game. No huge surprise there, until you realize ‘Skylanders SuperChargers’ includes toy vehicles.

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‘Portal’ coming to ‘Lego Dimensions’

April 17, 2015December 16, 2017Andy Robertson1

The brick is a lie.

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Mortal Kombat X

8 Things Parents Should Know about ‘Mortal Kombat X’

April 15, 2015December 16, 2017Andy Robertson4

Here’s our guide to ‘Mortal Kombat X,’ ESRB M for Mature. From what makes this game so popular to what to watch out for, this is everything you need to know in 2 (and a bit) minutes.

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7 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Battlefield Hardline’

March 20, 2015December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

Here’s the things that parents should know about ‘Battlefield Hardline.’

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Players Become A Sorcerer’s Apprentice in Fantasia: Music Evolved

November 8, 2014Lisa Tate

New Xbox game is a whole new way to experience the worlds of Fantasia.

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Everything Parents Need to Know about Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

October 18, 2014December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

Here’s a run down of what parents should know about Borderlands The Pre-Sequel. From what makes it an enjoyable game to what to watch out for.

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Minecraft Vita

Minecraft Coming to Vita, PS4 and Xbox One

July 3, 2014December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

We tried out the PlayStation Vita version of Minecraft at E3.

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Trap Team Villain - Buzzer Beak

Buzzer Beak is Next Skylanders Trap Team Villain

June 9, 2014December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

With E3 only a day away from opening its doors, I was excited to get an exclusive hands-on with a new Trap Team villain. Buzzer Beak is an Air villain that offers impressive flying and swooping attacks.

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eBay Simple Flow Makes Upgrading to Next-Gen Consoles a Cinch

December 22, 2013Natania Barron

Next-gen consoles are out, but resist the urge to trade in your old consoles. Consider selling them online instead, using eBay’s new Simple Flow.

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Xbox SmartGlass Has Extra Goodies for Star Trek Fans

May 19, 2013Rachel Cericola

The “Star Trek” SmartGlass experience includes behind-the-scenes shorts, deleted scenes, and more.

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BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS

Return to Arkham on October 25th

April 9, 2013December 16, 2017Z

The recently announced Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate promises to bring the madness of Arkham to your favorite handheld.

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My Precious: Adventures with the Lego Lord of the Rings Video Game

December 7, 2012December 14, 2017Marziah Karch

Unlike some games that ease you into the play, this game starts with a boss fight – reliving the battle of Sauron from the movie introduction. Talk about epic!

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GeekDad Holiday Gift Guide #3 — Games!

November 19, 2012December 14, 2017Dave Banks

Whether it’s on a console or cardboard (or anything in between), we love to play games. Submitted for your approval, here are a list of our favorites this holiday season …

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Fable: The Journey Extends the Companionship to the Whole Family

October 28, 2012Andy Robertson

Playing Fable: The Journey and talking to studio head Gary Carr I discovered that this is not only a more age appropriate version of Fable for families, but also a genuinely fresh look at the world of Albion. A strong …

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Can Splinter Cell Blacklist Seed Morality From Violence?

October 26, 2012December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

We talk with Max Béland about Splinter Cell Blacklist and catch him in reflective mood as the conversation turns to parenting, children and how to deal with a sometimes harsh world — not to mention tricky news stories.

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XBLA and PSN Retail Packs Help Overcome the Online Hurdle

May 5, 2012Andy Robertson

Technology can bring people together and make our world more connected. However, if we are not careful about our assumptions, it can also lead to us inhabiting very different realities. For instance, it’s easy to think that everyone who owns …

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Star Wars Kinect “I’m Han Solo” Galactic Dance Off

April 3, 2012Nicole Wakelin3

Of all the things I nerd out over, and the list is a long one, Star Wars is at the top. This makes today a very special day because it marks the release of the Star Wars Kinect game and Xbox 360 styled like R2-D2 with a Threepio controller. I played the demo and thought […]

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FGTV Compares Kinect Rush and Disneyland Adventures

March 30, 2012Andy Robertson

This week on Family Gamer TV we are comparing Kinect Rush with Disneyland Adventures. As you will see in the show, we discovered that if you put the effort into getting your room set up well for the Kinect controller …

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Kinect Sports 2 Basketball Highlights Microsoft’s $1M Donation to Right to Play

March 21, 2012Andy Robertson

A new Kinect Sports 2 Basketball activity was unveiled today as part of Microsoft’s $1M sponsorship of the Right to Play charity. The sponsorship will provide funds and technology for the charity’s 2012 program. Right to Play is a worldwide …

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Kinect Rush Is a Game for the Whole Family

March 20, 2012Andy Robertson

The measure of a Kinect game is not how good it is at detecting your movements, or even how many times you have to recalibrate the controller. The real test is whether it creates enough living-room-theater so that these issues …

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Grab Your Assault Rifle and Join the Mass Effect 3 N7 Challenge Weekend

March 16, 2012Admin

Electronic Arts (Bioware) is going on the rampage this weekend against the Reaper faction with “N7 Challenge Weekend” on Xbox 360 and PC. The squad level and community level carnage starts Friday, 3/16 at 5PM PST and ends Monday, 3/18 …

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Kinect Star Wars Previews New Modes and Campaign Details, Plus Limited Edition R2D2 Xbox

March 16, 2012Andy Robertson

Kinect Star Wars takes another shot at that fabled recreation of light saber action in a videogame. While it may not have the one-to-one controls of Wii-Sports Resort’s glowing sword fights, it does have the official Star Wars license behind …

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Why Dad Will Leap Off the Couch for I Am Alive

March 7, 2012Admin

I Am Alive has a familiar storyline with a fantastic setting of a post-apocalyptic world in the dismal aftermath of a calamitous “event.” The greatest challenge our protagonist faces is finding his wife and daughter, who are lost in this …

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Kinect Accessories for Real Family Conditions

March 2, 2012Andy Robertson

Getting Kinect working perfectly in a real living room takes a little thinking about. Families I talk to often express initial frustration with the hands-free controller and feel like they must be doing something wrong. The first thing to say …

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Rush Extends Kinect’s Reach

February 25, 2012Andy Robertson

Kinect Rush ($49.99 on Amazon) is the next big game for the Xbox 360′s Kinect controller. We had some hands-on time with the game and spoke to Jay Ward from Pixar about the development. As well as finding out about …

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New Empire of Ice Skylanders Appear on Amazon

January 13, 2012December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

The Skylanders news keeps on coming this week. Following on from the third wave figures appearing on Amazon a few days ago, the new Empire of Ice adventure that includes the previously unreleased Slam Bam figure and a new adventure …

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