Skylanders Superchargers continues to impress with a host of playing options for players of all ages. Not least is the new Skylanders Superchargers Tablet Starter Pack that supports iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Apple TV. The game comes with a Bluetooth Portal and integral game controller. Together they create a true console gaming experience on […]
The iPad Pro is now available to buy. With it’s high price tag not many people will be buying it just for gaming. But for those lucky enough to have one in the home how does it stack up compared to other iPads? This Skylanders Superchargers test shows how the game gets better and better […]
Amiibo Festival is an easy game ti misunderstand. You need to invest some time working through the laid back board game before it really starts to come to life. Combine this with a healthy collection of Amiibo cards and you have an experience that’s great for all ages. Along with the board game are a […]
With Lego Dimensions bringing Doctor Who this month we were already feeling blessed in the Lego department. However, we now have even more Lego goodness to celebrate. More Lego Marvel’s Avengers characters have been added to the lineup: The final game will bring over 250 unlockable characters drawn from all far corners of the Marvel […]
While the main Guinness World Records books have always had a gaming section, this is the first time we get a dedicated book just for video-game records. The book includes all sorts of challenges and high scores, as well as many more unusual ways people have set records around the world.
With the arrival of Wave 2 of Lego Dimensions we have another open world to explore from Doctor Who. Choosing which expansion to buy can be tricky as there is so much varied content in each one. Take the latest addition for instance, you have to travel through time to construct the world before you […]
Today in the US and on Friday in Europe, Wave 2 of Lego Dimensions will add content for Doctor Who open worlds. It also includes a vehicle and a new campaign level. This is the first time players have been able to control the Doctor in the game, and the first chance to access the […]
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 “free-to-start” offers players the chance to create a Mii avatar previously only seen on the Wii, Wii U and 3DS systems. We look at the upcoming Miitomo game for […]
Super Mario Maker has had millions of levels created for it since launch, but just how good is the game for a range of ages in the family? In this video we take the title to task with kids of different ages. The result, as you can see, is that all of them were easily […]
What with tomorrow being the date Marty McFly travels to in Back to the Future 2, there are all sorts of fun facts cropping up online. It seems the film didn’t really get very much right though. How about this as a way to celebrate finally reaching the future. Here’s a Lego Dimensions video and […]
As we reported last week, this Mario Maker challenge is getting different families to design levels in the new game and then compete against each other to get eh highest and fastest scores. This week we have an entry from GeekFamilyMedia YouTubers the White family. Their level, which was first designed on graph paper, tasks […]
We all love making Super Mario Maker levels, but here’s a new challenge. Three families will be creating a super tough course to compete on and then racing to get the highest scores. It’s all part of the Family Gamer TV Super Mario Maker challenge and the first families levels have just gone live. The […]
With Minecraft Story Mode releasing tomorrow here’s a look at the game being played by an entire football squad. The players work through Episode 1 of the game and seem to have a pretty good time. It’s an interesting game because it broadens the audience of Minecraft in unusual ways. Story Mode may look like […]
With the new film now looming large in the horizon, pre-orders for The Force Awakens toys and play-sets have opened at Bestbuy today. Interestingly this also unveils new details on the characters that will be in the game. We had already seen Rey and Finn, but now we have details of Kylo Ren and Poe […]
The new trailer for Lego Marvel’s Avengers reveals which films it will cover and that it will be released on 29th January. The video showcases cinematic moments from the Lego game focusing on Marvel’s The Avengers and Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, as well as content based on additional Marvel Studios blockbuster films, including Marvel’s […]
With Minecraft Story Mode coming out soon here’s a look at how the game has been recieved by UK game rating authority PEGI. Minecraft: Story Mode is an episodic adventure game in five parts. As a female or male character called Jesse, players solve puzzles, fight zombies, and talk to other characters to progress the […]
Here’s a close look at the new Real FX racing toy that offers an experience similar to Scalextric but without having to stay in the same slot. It also looks quite similar to Anki Overdrive although the technology in play here is actually very different. With both games retailing at $149.99 in the states you […]
With Lego Dimensions now out in the wild, it’s time to start figuring out how best to get around and play this thing. On hand with the first of a new set of guides on the open world section of the game is this video looking at everything you need to know about The Lego […]
At last weekend’s EGX show in Birmingham a new build of Terraria on 3DS was shown off. This offers enhanced visuals in some areas and certainly felt smoother to play. Most noticeable was the way the map worked to navigate. You could zoom in and move around with just the stylus — making much better […]
Having had a sneak peek at the bird Lego play-sets of the Angry Birds Movie we now have a look at the pigs Lego playsets. As you can see this not only reveals what the pigs will look like in Lego form but underlines the cast of birds that will appear in the upcoming feature […]
Here’s a look at the new amiibo cards in Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer. In the game the cards are used to access different characters for whom to design homes. They can also be used to transfer furniture items from one game to another. The amiibo cards essentially work the same as a physical amiibo […]
With a host of new Nintendo games coming this month we are seeing a wide range of new amiibo popping up as well. A nice collaborative look at these video-game toys has just been published where Nintendo Life and Family Gamer TV give us an expert tour through the Amiibo at EGX. This includes a […]
Here’s a fresh look at what the WRC 5 game will look like when it releases in a few weeks. As you can see it’s a blend of arcade and simulation rallying. To its credit in includes a load of real world rally stages that will appeal to fans of the sport. Of course it […]
After the initial look at the different Lego Dimensions wave 1 expansion packs, we’re back to catch up with the remaining options for expanding the game. This time we add Gimli, Portal Level pack along with some Chima and Ninjago characters. Interesting to see that as these have been played with in the home they […]
At this week’s EGX show in Birmingham the Nintendo booth is showing off the new version of Terraria on the Wii U. The game includes a 8 player on-line mode alongside 4 player local play mode. Using the game-pad enables you to zoom in for pixel perfect creations while also keeping an eye on the […]
Today the new Disney Infinity 3.0 app has been released. This offers an upgraded toy box experience on iOS, Android and Kindle Fire. Also available in the app are a new set of trailers to help you decide which character to purchase. Interestingly the characters in the app are much cheaper than buying the physical […]
Here’s a close look at most of the expansions sets for Lego Dimensions Wave 1. Working through each in turn you can see all those mini-figures up close. The full list of Wave 1 includes the following: 71201 Back To The Future 71205 Jurassic World 71209 Wonder Woman 71202 The Simpsons 71206 Scooby and Shaggy […]
With the game not far away this Let’s Play Lego Dimensions video gives a close look at the first 30 minutes of the game. In particular we can see how the different skills are assigned to characters in the Lego Multi-verse. Certain sections of the campaign levels require a specific Lego Minifigure to access. However […]
With Skylanders Superchargers now out in stores in the US we have a look at how the toys stack up in the home. Starting with the PlayStation 4 version it’s clear from this Let’s Play Skylanders video that high end visuals are a big driver. However as the video proceeds and the kids realize you […]
The wait has seemed to go on for ever but the day is almost here when Skylanders Superchargers will hit high street stores. One lucky family got to try out Skylanders Superchargers in the home ahead of its release. As you can see there are a variety of ways to purchase so it’s important to […]
