There’s a new game added to the Disney Junior app in the US today. It’s called PJ Masks Starlight Sprint and offers a tap and run adventure for the young Disney heroes. This follows previous games Moonlight Heroes and Super City Run.
Nintendo Switch beats iPads in continuous battery test
There’s a lot of talk about the Switch at the moment. Days away from launch and all there is to really talk about is the hardware and how it performs. Because of this people are getting nervous around htings like battery life. This Switch battery test shows how the device performs against every other Nintendo […]
Nintendo Switch unboxed by Mario
Here’s a look at what the Nintendo Switch has in the box. But it’s not exactly what you’d expect because it’s Mario himself (albeit in Lego form) that does the unboxing. We also get a look at how to set the system up, configure users and parental controls.
New Roblox toys unlock in game loot
Following up on the popular Minecraft and Terraria play things, these’s a new line of toys coming for Roblox. Made by Jazwares they include characters, themes and games from the super popular online game maker. Best of all though, packed in each selection is a code that will unlock goodies in the game when entered […]
Cozmo is an intelligent robot that will fake you out
Cozmo is a new robot toy from Anki, the makes of Overdrive. He has is own A.I. and makes choices on what to do base on his personality. He moves like a Pixar character because the locomotion team use the tools (and talent) previously reserved only for films and video-games. This makes Cozmo feel like […]
Wave 7.5 Lego Dimensions adds Lego Batman Movie and Knight Rider
The next Wave revealed for Lego Dimensions wasn’t Wave 8 as expected but a sub-wave, 7.5. This still packs a punch with a large Story Pack for the Lego Batman Movie alongside fun packs for Batman and Knight Rider.
Lightseekers is Tomy’s new toys to life video-game
This new toys to life video-game, card-game and articulated action figures combines to create a video-game experience called Lightseekers. It’s the new game from Tomy that will compete with Skylanders.
Crash Bandicoot Adventure Pack For Xbox and Wii U as well as PlayStation
At Gamescom today Activision revealed a new Thumpin’ Wumpa Islands adventure pack that brings the Crash content to Xbox and Wii U consoles as well as the previously announced PlayStation timed exclusive. Along with this we are getting a playable Cortex character and Crash themed levels. We also got some hands on with new characters and levels […]
Cozmo is next Anki robot
If you like Anki Overdrive then check out the next big robot revolution from Anki: Cozmo. Available initially in the US for $179.99.
Hands on with Lego Dimensions Wave 6 and beyond
At this year’s E3 Expo in LA attendees have been able to give the new characters and levels in Lego Dimensions Wave 6 a try. Don’t worry though, we have you covered with this video of all the best bits. We also have a close look at the packaging for these packs:
Crash Bandicoot coming to Skylanders
It was rumored but now it’s official. To prove it here’s a look at Crash Bandicoot in Skylanders in action in the game.
Ambush is new Sensie Knight Skylander at E3
Here’s a look at some more levels and toys for Skylanders. This is the first time we see the Ambush Sensei character who helps Knight class created Skylanders enhance and train.
Sonic, ET, Harry Potter and Goonies come to Lego Dimensions
The next few waves of Lego Dimensions will add another 16 franchises to the game. Revealed in today’s E3 trailer, things are looking up for Lego Dimensions Wave 6 and beyond. Today Lego Dimensions Wave 6 swells its ranks with the addition of Adventure Time, Mission Impossible, The A-Team and Harry Potter. These will be followed by expansion packs for Fantastic Beasts and Where to […]
Anki Overdrive super trucks
Anki Overdrive was already a lot of fun racing cars around the snap together circuits. Now you can add big-rig trucks to the battles as well. Two new supertrucks have been announced today in the form of Freewheel and X52, each adds new modes and ways to play. They are three times longer than the […]
Skylanders Imaginators revealed
The long wait is over, we now know what the new Skylanders game will be this year: Skylanders Imaginators. More than that we have game-play and details about why it’s different. The big twist is that you can create your own custom Skylanders in the game. These are saved to a special crystal toy that […]
Skylanders Battlecast tested in the home
Now that Battlecast has been launched in the UK, both in physical and virtual app form, we can get an idea of how it will work in the family. As you can see in the video, there’s certainly plenty to challenge young portal masters, as well as perhaps older fans of card battle games. Both […]
Skylanders Battlecast plays the ‘collectable cards’, card
Skylanders Battlecast launches today on iOS, Android and Kindle Fire. It’s a Skylanders themed trading card battle game that is played with both physical cards and the app. Cards are sold in packs of 8 or 22 and are scanned into the app to access characters, spells and gear. In this way players build a […]
PJ Masks HQ playset revealed
Although it had been spotted in rudimentary form at the New York Toy Fair, today we have our first proper look at the final version of the PJ Masks HQ playset. Owlette, Gekko, Cat Boy, Romeo, Night Ninja and Luna Girl all feature in high details. They can all move their arms. The HQ itself […]
PJ Masks video games launch on iOS and web
If you’ve not seen it, PJ Masks is a new and popular cartoon that airs in the UK on Disney Junior. Until now it has lacked one thing, a video-game. Happily then, eOne Family have just revealed its launch of the first two PJ Masks games for the show, available via tis iOS app and website. These are both […]
Yo-Kai Watch materialises in the UK
Although we’ve had to wait longer for the game in the UK, today sees the release of Yo-Kai Watch on 3DS. As ever, FamilyGamerTV have been testing out the game with families and it’s got a resounding thumbs up. As a great complement to games like Pokemon or Fantasy Life, Yo-Kai Watch offers it’s own […]
Win Anki Overdrive cars and track by creating imaginative circuits
Over on the Family Gamer YouTube channel you can earn a chance to win Anki Overdrive expansions and cars. Simply create an imaginative Anki track and submit it to their playlist. Details of the contest are available on the website and the video posted here. To enter, create an imaginative and creative Anki set-up then add a short film […]
New Talk Tom Cat app updates visuals and adds Child Safe mode
We’ve been testing the new Talk Tom Cat app to see how it compares to the original. Looks set to follow in the original’s footsteps along with a Child Mode to keep kids safe (although not from the farts).
Mario & Sonic at Rio 2016 Olympic Games features Download Play
Today’s release of the 3DS game, Mario & Sonic at Rio 2016 Olympic Games, offers some bonus value. With one copy you can download to three other 3DS’s and play four players in each of the different events. If you enjoy sports and want a good value experience this month, Mario & Sonic is worth checking […]
Anki Overdrive adds new modifiers and improves scanning
The 1.3.0 update for the Anki Overdrive app adds One Shot Kill, Balance Cars and removes the need to rescan tracks if they haven’t changed.
Infinite Arms is Skylanders for grown ups
Infinite Arms takes the basic premise of toys to life and turns it into something for grownups by injecting massive modular robot toys. It sounds like a car crash but actually looks rather special.
Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar
Here are the details of this year’s Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar. It includes lots of Star Wars mini-builds not least of all a Lego Surfing BB-8. In the set you can see a mixture of characters from modern Star Wars stories such as Rebels, Rogue One and The Force Awakens! – Luggabeast – Millennium […]
Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens get mutli-builds
As we have seen in Lego Dimensions, the new Lego Star Wars game will also enable players to rebuild their bricks in different ways. Also includes a new Lego cover system:
Minecraft Story Mode episode 5 confirmed, along with epsiodes 6, 7 and 8
It’s always the way. Waiting ages for the next episode of Minecraft Story Mode and then four come along at once. Along with a confirmed date of March 27th for Episode 5 we will also be getting three more Minecraft adventures after that. Time to buy a ticket!
Wave 4 Lego Dimensions has a hidden payload
Not only does Wave 4 of Lego Dimensions offer the usual expansion goodness, but the Midway Arcade Level Pack includes 20 retro arcade classics.
Mario Kart launch tunnels recreated in Anki Overdrive
Here’s a fun way to extend your Anki Starter Set, with just tape and paper! Mario Kart inspire launch tunnel in real life.