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Editor’s Desk 4 Female Side 5 Working Man Gamer 7 Sound Off 8 - 10 Look Back 12 Quiz 13 Devotional 14 Helpful Thoughts 15 In The News 16 - 23 We Would Play That! 24 Reviews 25 - 37 Sports 38 - 41 Developing Games 42 - 67 Now Playing 68 - 83 Last Minute Tidbits 84 - 101

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of the reason. Another part of the reason is without telling us? Or telling the company? Videos and Database Godaddy did away with the tracking. Marketing Failures Think about how many times you have We also have a project logging the purchased something and you liked it. How Hopefully by now you have seen the welcome video on our I want all ya’ll to know we have heard your voice. There game developers and publishers in files that many times did you tell the source you liked Youtube channel, and our new video series. As I am writ- have been numerous email complaints about greedy com- associate with the web pages associated. and appreciated it? What about the oppo- ing this we are still learning how to use the camera, mi- panies not properly marketing their products. Those of us When that project completes we will be able site situation? How many times do you tell a crophones, green screen, and video editing software. This at Family Friendly Gaming have tried over and over again to build a database out to keep track of which company how horrible their product is when is a huge step forward for Family Friendly Gaming. It will with these people and companies. They have been stub- companies are associated with which stories, you don’t like it? Higher percentage? Lower allow us to go and video trade shows, and other events in born, and obtuse in terms of learning what we have been reviews, previews, videos, images, etc. The percentage? When you like something you a professional manner. I know we are not the first gaming teaching and modeling for years. I understand your frus- hope is to get an intelligent search function will tell friends and family right? That makes website and gaming magazine to do this. I do know that we tration with them. We have it too. Because they are so thin on the website that will make it easy to search you part of the marketing campaign that are catching up with the others at a faster and faster pace. skinned, and petty in terms of criticism we have decided to on a company or game name and find the helps the producer of that product. Which This is like a snowball going down a hill. take a different path. Hopefully their eyes will be opened proper results. We have a lot of hurdles, Lord makes it very difficult to gauge. Does that If you have not seen them, then you need to check before it is too late for them. willing it will be out in 2017. make sense? them out on our website and Youtube channel. We saved For everyone in Family Friendly Gaming Universe for a year and a half to be able to afford the equipment. worried about Family Friendly Gaming, let me set your God bless, God bless, This is one of the reasons we decided to take two years off worries at ease. We are doing great. God continues to take Paul Bury Yolanda Bury of E3 attendance. Along with burnout, and tired of be- care of us. God continues to bless us, and we continue to ing lied to by the PR and marketing folks. We keep our thrive. The massive improvements we are rolling out in word, and are at the 100% level in keeping our promises. 2016 are a great example of this. We are immensely grate- I showed up to meetings even when I had food poisoning ful for each and every one of ya’ll. We are eternally thank- thanks to the food they had at the Los Angeles Expo Hall. ful for all of the blessings God has sent and continues to If I can go to those lengths I know the PR and marketing send our direction. So please do not be concerned for us or folks for these companies can start to keep their word. about us. I don’t know the first show we will try to do some One of the things we have done at Family Friendly video of. Will it be an E3 in 2017? Or maybe a Comic Con? Gaming is show a different perspective. At the same time Anyone care for a CES? Whatever it is, I expect it will be we strive to put ourselves in the shoes of others. Many of an amazing learning experience. The more we use this the PR and Marketing failures out there are due to the cor- equipment and software the more we learn. Which to me ruption within the industry. Too many people is absolutely awesome. I am also warming up to the idea of have accepted this as the way to do business. When ar- being behind the camera and talking. It is not something rogant people are self absorbed they do not comprehend that comes naturally for me. much beyond the system they are in. Which is why some Another upgrade we are working on behind the of these PR and Marketing failures continues to exist. They scenes is a new database. We are uploading our log files to are not capable of thinking outside the box. They jump get our newest, latest, and greatest unique IP count. It will to false assumptions based on what constraints they are take a lot of work, and time to convert, upload, and then bound by. check the unique counts. I hope to be done by E3 2016. It can be difficult to prove the impact any market- This is one of the more exciting projects for me personally. ing campaign has. There are so many balls in the air at I know when we passed the five million mark in terms of the same time that it can be difficult to tell which ones, or unique IP addresses. I am not clear if we are at seven mil- combination of which ones is what produces sells. We can lion or higher now. Whatever it is, we will know for sure tell these PR and Marketing people (until we are blue in the when the project completes. This will also allow us to find face) about all the emails we receive that tell us they bought out about the exact unique IP hits per month, as well as the or did not buy a product based on the FFG recommenda- hits per month. Why was that lost? Server changes is part tion. How many hundreds of thousands of more happen

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Congrats to Family Friendly Gaming Family Friendly Gaming (FFG) was cre- ated in March of the year of our Lord Cheaters on the first 100 Issues! 2005 as the first ever Christian video As a man who has to work, pay the bills, game magazine. The goal of Family and contribute to society first; I have less Friendly Gaming is to report on video time for video games. Which puts me at Praying for another 100! games from the family view point. Family a disadvantage of the cheaters who can Friendly Gaming takes a fair and bal- mooch off of society and play video games anced approach to all news, previews, all day long. There are devices that create Thank you for being fair to Christian Games and their developers! reviews, interviews, features, and other an equal playing field. For some odd reason articles found within. The secular video many in the video game industry call the game media reports mainly on the most equalizer devices - cheating. I disagree. I - GraceWorks Interactive and Christian Games NOW morally bankrupt games and call those believe those spending all day long playing games good. The major secular media a specific game are the ones who are cheat- reports on the bad side of video games ing. They do not care that there are those mainly. Most other Christian media of us out there not able to devote as much outlets claim video games turn the player time to it as they do. The WMG has yet to into a zombie, or they completely wor- find one video game that properly levels the ship video games. Family Friendly Gam- playing field for those of us not able to give ing reports the good, and bad side effects every waking moment to some game. To to video games. It is the belief of the the WMG the people spending all day long owners that readers are smart enough to playing a certain game are the cheaters. come to their conclusions without those But they are good at that game is in the media handing opinions to them. what some of the readers are saying. They Those of us at Family Friendly Gaming are like athletes who spend all their waking believe by giving you the facts, you can hours improving their bodies and becoming decide for yourself. There are plenty of re- really good at a sport. Can you notice the ally good video games on the market that major differences? In college the athletes teach wonderful lessons. Both inside the still go to school, study, and many of them Christian video game market, and from work a part time job. In the pros they go do non-Christian video game developers. charity work, commercials, interviews, and Family Friendly Gaming seeks out these more. They are contributing to making our video games to bring them to your atten- society better. How exactly are cheater gam- tion. Since it is unknown before playing ers making our society better? How are they a game how family friendly it is; it is improving their neighborhoods by playing possible that this magazine will preview the same game all day long? a game, and then the review will expose If these cheater gamers would bring problems previously unknown. Fam- others up to their level by sharing secrets ily Friendly Gaming promises to always and concepts that would be one thing. The ask the question: “how God feels about WMG experience with them is they are certain video games.” God’s opinion on rude, mean, and hateful. They are arrogant, the matter is more important than any demeaning, insulting, and nasty. They rep- mere mortal. Which is why the rest of the resent the industry to the public. industry does not influence FFG.

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The Sound Off section is where ed to a wide array of different peo- have not learned responsibility. Robin and Lucina are wearing your opinion on games I like is. you the reader/emailer is heard. 2. A belief that profanity is the only ple on this issue over the decades. outfits that would be practical in What I care about is why you have What you have to say is put in way to get people’s attention. I have heard a couple of different Smash combat and that cover all of their that opinion, what your reasons this section for all the readers to This belief is deeply entrenched in people say: “I was not in control.” skin. Sheik is disguised so that her are. I ask you these questions not to see. Of course certain content is some subcultures. Consequently, it To which I have one really impor- true identity is completely hidden. mock you, but to make you think will be much harder and take much tant question in response. Who was Dear Family Friendly Gaming, And the girl Villagers are all wear- about why you dislike the sexual edited for appropriateness issues. longer to eradicate. I have no idea in control? Why give them control? ing playful dresses. How are any of exploitation of a few of the female This is a family friendly maga- to do so, but maybe you do. It is a thought provoking thing. I I was reading your reviews for these characters “wearing hardly characters, but care little about how zine, and certain content is just have also heard profanity is one of Super Smash Bros. for U and anything”? Are Rosalina’s bare the other characters are dressed. not proper. We hope you enjoy I hope you had a Merry Christmas. the hardest drugs to kick. Meaning 3DS and there was something that shoulders scandalous in a way I’m If you wish to respond to me, I ask this section as much as we do. Please let me know what you think. it is extremely difficult to break the confused me about both of them. I unaware of? Or are you referring to that you do it after considering my Keep an eye out for your com- Have a Happy New Year, and God usage of profanity. It requires self was hoping you could clear this up Jigglypuff, the only female Poke- questions and thinking over them, ments appearing in these very Bless You. control. Something not discussed for me. mon in the game? rather than letting it be an immedi- pages. You have our attention, so much in our modern day society. You say that both games Similarly, why is it that it’s okay for ate response. feature “women wearing hardly SOUND OFF! Sincerely, It is sure talked about in the Holy the male characters to be “wearing Please respond with David Bible though. I would love for those anything” and say the game hardly anything” but not the female something actually replying to my addicted to and controlled by pro- should’ve been T-rated as a result. characters? Little Mac is wearing a questions and comments, rather fanity to work toward self control. I’m wondering which female char- tank top and shorts, exposing his than just some dismissal that I’m {Paul}:David, It depends on the culture acters you’re referring to, consider- huge muscles. Captain Falcon is some kind of Nintendo fanboy Profanity Thank you so much. We did indeed in terms of attention. I was in Saudi ing most of the female characters in wearing tights that outline every (which is inaccurate, since have a Merry Christmas. Hopefully Arabia and ran into some British the game are pretty conservatively inch of his anatomy similar to that I am asking you out of confusion Dear Mr. Bury, you had one as well. I am writ- troops while I was there. They used dressed. I could give you Wii Fit of Zero Suit Samus. has an rather than out of your dislike of

ing this right before the New Year profanity without an accentuation. Trainer, considering she’s wearing a alternate outfit that is just his swim the game), a troll (I am not trying You often times state that profanity with all kinds of excitement and They did not raise their volume or tank top that bares her midriff, yoga trunks. And though unreleased to anger you; I want to know your is a sign of laziness, stupidity, or a anticipation for 2016. Lord willing change their tone. They were using pants, and no footwear. I was also at the time of the review, Ryu is reasoning), some atheist mocking low vocabulary. While that may be we will be able to get to half of the it like any other common words thinking maybe Zero Suit Samus, exposing his six-pack abs and not Christianity (I am a Christian my- true for many people in the enter- cool things we have planned for this being used. Before meeting them I except her Zero Suit makes her the wearing shoes. Why is it that it’s self), or anything else that you feel tainment industry, I think outside upcoming year. We made major would have whole heatedly agreed exact opposite of revealing; she has okay for these male characters to makes my questions invalid. I cared the entertainment industry, it’s a strides and improvements in 2015. on the trying to get attention. There no skin showing beneath her neck be sexually exploited but not the fe- enough about your opinion to write completely different story. I think It is my hope we can continue in are certainly some people who do (unless you’re referring to her “Zero male characters? Both the men and to you about it. Why wouldn’t you that for the vast majority of the 2016. raise their voices in like the Ameri- Mission” and “Fusion” suits, but women of Smash Bros. are equally do the same for me? If you feel the public, profanity is caused by two You are correct when we can culture for instance when they those aren’t default outfits and you’d capable of fighting, so it’s not really need to insult me when I did not things: are talking about profanity we are use profanity. I agree there are defi- have to willingly select them). a deal of gender equality. Why are insult you, don’t even bother with

referencing the entertainment. So nitely some people who are using Other than that, how are you okay with the children being replying to me. 1. Anger the video games and movies. As a profanity as a way to gain attention. any of the other female characters shown Shulk in his swim trunks but If you’re going to punish people for writer I learned a long time ago it is In teenagers for example considered “wearing hardly any- not Wii Fit Trainer in her tank top Warm regards, using profanity, make them take an better to let readers use their imagi- profanity can be used to show how thing”? In fact, basically every other and yoga pants? Alex anger management course. I imag- nations. I wish more TV shows, “grown up” they are. Too many female character is wearing some- Please do not just dismiss ine that would help a lot more than movies and video games reflected teenagers think if they do all these thing not only unrevealing, but my email as being from some Nin- {Sam}:Alex, using a swear jar or making them that concept. adult only things they are now also very proper. Princess Peach, tendo fanboy who is just whining learn more words in the English You are correct in the anger adults themselves. Too often they Rosalina, Zelda, and Palutena are that you don’t like Smash Bros. It Thank you for contacting us. You dictionary. and lack of self control. I have talk- cause more heartache because they all wearing formal dresses. Female truly doesn’t matter to me what hit the nail on the head with Wii Fit

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Trainer, and Zero Suit Samus. Also Were you aware that Muslims Palutena is wearing a low cut top on write us thanking us for pointing her dress. out games where skin is being Ryu is paid DLC, and was shown? Their culture frowns not a part of the game we reviewed. upon the public display of a lot of We rarely go back and spend all the skin. FFG is one of the few gam- money on re-reviewing a game after ing sites that actually provides they add a character or two. Espe- valuable information for their cially considering how much we population. Even though we are despise DLC. Christians we are providing a Psychologically speaking service that Muslims appreciate. men are visually stimulated at a Thank you for your valid much higher ratio than women. points in a calm, civil, and polite Sure women can be visually stimu- manner. Hopefully your ques- lated but their stimulation comes tion is answered. If not, please emotionally at a higher percent- check out older issues of the age. An easy answer to why protect e-magazine, and the Red News women in video games over men stories. We provide plenty of free is women have been mistreated so content that gives insight into the much more often, and for much FFG perspective. longer. The corruption in the indus- The EIC asked me to share try has looked the other direction. One of the things we do 1 Peter 3:7 with you in reference You have probably heard about me- at FFG is think about those with to why women need more protec- dieval and/or RPG games with men weaknesses for certain things. tion than men. wearing full armor and women Different people are bothered wearing a bikini. by different things, and different I took a minute to look at people have different strengths and Would you like to be heard in our , and 3DS reviews. It has weaknesses. This is all covered in Family Friendly Gaming? Want been a long time since any of us the Video Game Lies book. Which to Sound Off on something in looked at these games. You make contains way more content from video games, the website, the a valid point on men and women. years of research than can put into magazine, etc? Log on to the in- So you will notice an update on the an email now. If you want to know ternet and go to our Comments 3DS review. One of the things that more read that book. Also the Red page: is stressed here at FFG is we are News stories on the website, and http://www.familyfriendlygam- human, and prone to make errors. there are plenty of the e-magazine ing.com/comments.html, or The WMG is like the Dread Pirate issues online for free. Many of the send an email to: SoundOff@ Roberts from Princess Bride. That concepts are covered in columns in familyfriendlygaming.com. Mail particular WMG is no longer with those places as well. us. The EIC prefers mentions of at- Did you know that Family us comments at: tire issues. He also prefers we clini- Friendly Gaming is a Christian run Family Friendly Gaming cally reference the issues and let organization that is followed by a 7910 Autumn Creek Drive readers make informed decisions. generous population of Muslims? Cordova, TN 38018

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situation they were in when God cause you give God a tenth of There are wise decisions we want to be around less time on now ready for light to strenuous Reform Part 15 called them. Pretty clear huh? your mint, rue and all other make in life and there are mis- this planet? activities. Stretching can also What is the goal of any kinds of garden herbs, but you takes. Family Friendly Gaming If you are in the situa- prepare us mentally. It is great to We are continuing our ongo- brag? To make you feel bad that neglect justice and the love of wants to share some thoughts tion of having medical problems think or even pray while stretch- ing feature on reforms needed you are not keeping up with God. You should have practiced that can be helpful. Maybe this due to the lack of a good diet, ing. We are given an opportunity in the modern day American them? To encourage you to do the latter without leaving the will bring more joy into your and proper exercise levels then to be thankful for the bodies we church. This time we are talk- what they do? In my opinion former undone. Do you want to life. Maybe it will allow you start with stretching. Then you were given. We can be thankful ing about lacking in humility. they should not be talking about be compared to the Pharisees? to have better physical health. can move into light exercises like for the opportunity to properly 2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, what they did, or what they gave. The scary thing is there are too Maybe it will help you reach walking. What if you have a leg use our bodies in the way they who are called by my name, will Why not? Matthew 6:3-4 But many people in the modern day a better mental, psychological injury? Then upper body exer- were designed. humble themselves and pray and when you give to the needy, do American church acting like or emotional state. The goal of cises can be performed. There Have you ever gotten seek my face and turn from their not let your left hand know what Pharisees. They care about their each column in each month is to are so many exercise options a cramp? Stretching can be wicked ways, then I will hear your right hand is doing, 4 so own status. They care about share some helpful thoughts to available in this day and age. therapeutic in alleviating those from heaven, and I will forgive that your giving may be in secret. their own profit. They care about you and your family. There are exercise video games, cramps. It can hurt at first but their sin and will heal their land. Then your Father, who sees what their own power. They have not exercise videos, exercise televi- stretching will make it better. It saddens me to hear people in is done in secret, will reward you. learned what humility is. sion shows, and more. Sometimes cramps come from church brag about their giv- Jesus was pretty clear on this If you have not stretched the lack of stretching. So you can ing, or how often they go out command. Any modern day God Bless, Stretching for a long time please note it will avoid a cramp by stretching in of country to witness. Why not American church that is trying Paul Bury not be comfortable at first. It will the first place. It is always good Stretching is an important activ- witness in your own area? Why to twist your arm, or guilt trip take a few days to get used to to stretch since it limbers you up. ity to perform before exercising. not feed the hungry in your own you into purchasing something, stretching. Before you know it, If you know the pain of cramps It helps the human body get pre- area? Why spend thousands giving a certain amount, or pay- stretching will be as common to then you should be all on board pared for exercise. Our human of dollars to go somewhere far ing insanely large amounts of you are brushing your teeth, or in your support of stretching PRAYER bodies are designed to exercise. away? Braggers would look like money on a trip is violating what going to the bathroom. Plenty of each and every day. What if you don’t decide to less of hypocrites if they served Jesus taught. When they brag people comment on how much Stretching is all about Jesus, exercise? What if you go to the right where they were planted. about it they are acting like the fun it is to stretch. It can also preparing yourself. Preparing I know that I am a sin- tremendous effort to be sloth- Use those thousands of dollars Pharisees. Luke 11:39-42 Then wake you up in a healthier way yourself for the day. Preparing ner and need Your forgiveness. ful? Then your body will expand. to help people in your neigh- the Lord said to him, “Now then, than say the drug caffeine. Who yourself to exercise. Preparing Nothing I can do of my own This puts stress on too many borhood. 1 Corinthians 7:17 you Pharisees clean the outside of doesn’t want to be drug free in yourself to have a good posi- power will give me true joy. I areas of your body, and leads to Nevertheless, each person should the cup and dish, but inside you their lives? Who doesn’t want to tive, uplifting, and encouraging believe that You died for my sins. injuries and disease. Obesity is live as a believer in whatever are full of greed and wickedness. live a cleaner, and healthier life? mood. Preparing your body for I want to turn from my enslave- the fruit from a lack of normal situation the Lord has assigned 40 You foolish people! Did not the The benefits from what is to come. Preparing your ment to sins, and repent of them. and healthy exercise. Which to them, just as God has called one who made the outside make stretching do not end there mind for the day. Preparing I now invite You to come into tears your body apart from too them. This is the rule I lay down the inside also? 41 But now as for though. When you are done your soul to be thankful to our my heart and life. I want to trust much in too many areas. You in all the churches. Also in 1 what is inside you—be generous stretching you are more lim- Creator for the many blessings and follow You as my personal will spend more money on food. Corinthians 7:24 Brothers and to the poor, and everything will ber, and ready for some real we have in our lives. Preparing Lord and Savior. I welcome the You will spend more money on sisters, each person, as responsible be clean for you. exercise. Stretching can help us yourself to live a healthy life and transforming power of the Holy medical costs. You will shorten to God, should remain in the 42 “Woe to you Pharisees, be- avoid injuries. Our muscles are abstain from bad choices. Spirit. Amen. your life span. Do you really

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offers the hope today’s mom and dads need. “Parents feeling overwhelmed and isolated now have true stories CONTENTS of God’s peace amidst endless difficulties,” she said. Families featured in Parent Compass range from the Pitts, whose four daughters include Alena, the jump-roping child star of this year’s hit movie, THE WAR ROOM . . . to Mark and Shanell Rusk, raising a blended family of 11 in a Habitat for Humanity home they helped build. Audiences will meet the Kos, teach- ing fine art and raising kids out of one suburban home, and single mom Cindy, who initially three times scheduled an abortion for her now seven-year-old daughter. Parent Compass families cover issues and triumphs from “How do I raise this little girl?” to a teen Story Page(s) picked up by police, from job loss to forgiveness and peace.

New Series Helps Families Face True North 16 - 17 The Strong Museum Acquires Collection of Atari Design Materials 18 VirZOOM Gets You Moving with Virtual Reality Games 19 The Lion Guard Return Of The Roar Coming to DVD 20 Professional-Level Monitoring Features Now Available to Consumers for only $2.99 a Month 21 “I did not have a relationship with my parents.” Operation Supply Drop Partners with Pro vs. GI Joe for 2016 Mutual Veteran Support Outreach 22 - 23 “Are we going to serve the Lord if our baby dies?” Nyko Fuels Your iPhone with High-Capacity Power and Qi Wireless Charging Cases 22 - 23 “We knew it was God.” “I was definitely blaming myself that I wasn’t bonding with him.” We see so many people in our age group falling away. . . . We are becoming a more tight-knit family . . . from what we are learning about Christ’s love, about church . . ” “Parent Compass parents open their homes and families to let their lives encourage, inspire and em- power,” Jones said. “On the Parent Compass website, meanwhile, parents may request prayer and, with each episode, go deeper with more information. “No one has to parent alone,” Jones added. “God, Christ and the Holy Spirit are waiting for us to ask

New Series Helps Families Face True North for help.” Jones is founder and president of Parent Compass, the Christian Parenting not-for-profit series and From the frontlines of parenting, 12 modern families help audiences apply timeless faith in Parent Compass— ministry. Each of the current 12 episodes is produced and directed by Nathan Todd Sims of Fusion Produc- the Telly Award-winning Christian parenting series and ministry launching online March 4. tions. Based in Irving, Texas, the 20-year-old company producing film, television and corporate projects has Across 12 first episodes, covering multiple ethnicities and income levels, in Parent Compass mothers 31 Telly Awards. and fathers talk about their own upbringings and pasts, marriage and life management, child rearing--and Besides online distribution, Parent Compass seeks distribution deals with both English and Spanish- faith . . . all with undaunted candor. language cable networks. All Parent Compass episodes will run on ParentCompass.tv “There are times when you don’t think you will make it through the storm,” one father admits. Another comment: “Sometimes when I rate myself . . . can you go below zero?” “For encouragement in daily family life, meet real parents in real homes, working to walk with God. Parent Parent Compass Founder & President Natalie Jones, a mother of five, knows this one-of-a-kind series Compass helps us walk together in the right direction.” Family Friendly Gaming Page 16 Page 17 Family Friendly Gaming In The News Continued In The News Continued

The Strong Museum Acquires Collec- VirZOOM Gets You Moving with you’re working out at all.” tion of Atari Design Materials Virtual Reality Games To solve these problems, VirZOOM’s system integrates sensors that measure The Strong in Rochester, New York, has VirZOOM, Inc. announced that its innova- pedaling speed. The faster the player ped- acquired from collectors Cort and Barbara tive VirZOOM virtual reality controller and als, the faster they go in the virtual game. By Allen of Pleasanton, California, more than five exciting VR games are now available for translating full-body control of your avatar 2,000 drawings, photographs, proofs, pre- preorder. Users power avatars thousands of in the real world into real-time control of liminary package mock-ups, drafts of game miles on the ground and through the air by your virtual body in the virtual world, you manual scripts, unused packaging, and other pedaling an exercise bike based controller experience a complete VR experience devoid internal documents from the middle 1970s that delivers a fun and challenging workout. of the motion sickness problems that many and early 1980s used in the design and cre- VirZOOM is used with PlayStation VR, consumers experience in VR. The com- ation of Atari home console, computer, and Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive VR platforms. pany developed entirely new, intuitive game handheld game packaging and manuals. VirZOOM solves the problem of locomotion controllers that allow players to navigate “Atari is one of the most impor- in virtual worlds and can be pre-ordered VirZOOM’s multi-dimension environments tant companies in the history of electronic today and will ship in the first half of 2016. with almost no learning curve. Finally, sit- games,” says Jeremy Saucier, assistant di- VirZOOM CEO Eric Janszen ting safely atop a stationary exercise bike manuals that explained video game play to rector of The Strong’s International Center watched several iterations of VR and decided eliminates the risks of colliding with objects millions of early video game players. Other for the History of Electronic Games. “This that the current VR technology generation is around you that you cannot see because documentation shows Atari’s transition to artwork illustrates how Atari created some the real deal. “We have the mobile comput- your field of vision is obscured by your VR new “arcade”-style packaging (which used of its iconic video game packaging during ing revolution to thank for the advancement headset. an arcade game’s recognizable arcade logo) an era when video games became a staple of of key VR components like high resolution The small, light-weight, portable in June 1983 and how Atari worked with daily play.” screens and accelerometers, and power- and storable VirZOOM VR controller will Nintendo to design and refine the packaging The Cort and Barbara Allen Atari ful CPUs and GPUs to drive VR displays,” be sold for $249.95, with the first 300 units for Mario Bros. Packaging Design Collection (1976–1984) Janszen said. “Commercially viable VR has available for early access pre-order at a dis- “Packages protect and preserve, includes packaging and manual design finally arrived, and the Unity game engine counted $199.95 price. This includes the VZ but they are also expressive. Atari’s vibrant materials for the Atari 2600 home console makes it possible for a small AAA develop- Controller, access to an ever-growing and video game packaging often bridged the gap (1982 version); an unreleased Kee Games ment team to create a range of creative and evolving portfolio of VirZOOM-developed between the fantastic game worlds that play- (company created by Joe Keenan, friend of compelling VR games.” games starting with three-to-five core games, ers imagined themselves entering and the Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell) version of “VirZOOM creates immersive VR and a one-month subscription to VirZOOM abstract and blocky graphics on their video the Atari 2600; the Touch Me (1977) hand- games powered by the user. The company’s Plus. VirZOOM Plus includes online mul- screens,” says Saucier. “This artwork and held electronic game; and Atari 2600, Atari innovative VR game platform solves four tiplayer functionality, tracking of fitness documentation, which add to The Strong’s 5200, personal computer, and competitor’s critical issues that have thus far strained the data including heart rate, calories burned, exceptional collection of other materials consoles games, such as Mario Bros., Don- typical consumer VR experience: VR lo- distance covered, and more, and access to related to Atari, help us better understand key Kong, Dig Dug, Pac-Man, Pole Position, comotion discomfort, unintuitive VR con- 3rd-party games in the future when these are how a gaming pioneer packaged and sold its Donkey Kong Jr., Jungle Hunt, Robotron trollers, safety when wearing a VR headset, added to the system on a regular basis. The products to a new video game playing pub- 2084, Surround, Asteroids, and Real Sports and the consumer’s in-world incarnation VirZOOM Plus subscription starts at $9.95 lic.“ Football. The collection also includes foreign (avatar),” said Co-founder and CTO Eric per month. Founded in 2015 by entrepre- The Cort and Barbara Allen Atari language (PAL region and French language) Malafeew. “The VirZOOM team has created neur and investor Eric Janszen and former Packaging Design Collection sits among the materials and artist Cliff Spohn’s original a unique VR game platform that turns the Chief Architect at Harmonix Eric Malafeew, world’s most comprehensive collections of package cover artwork for the 1977 Atari stationary exercise bike experience inside VirZOOM has created the world’s first VR video games, other electronic games, and Video Computer System launch title Sur- out. Rather than distracting you with a 2D game controller powered by you. VirZOOM electronic game-related historical materi- round. screen experience, we harness the intense is ideal for gamers, families, and anyone als—including the Atari Coin-Op Division The collection contains materi- immersive power of VR to make you move looking to take their workout to enjoy the Collection. The materials will be available to als that demonstrate how Atari created the so you get a workout without feeling like world’s best VR game experience and get a researchers and as part of future displays. workout in the bargain.

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The Lion Guard Return Of The Roar Coming to DVD Professional-Level Monitoring Features Now Available to Consumers for only $2.99 a Month

Continuing the Epic Storytelling of “The Lion King,” Join Simba and Nala’s Second-Born Cub, Kion, and His Domotz unveiled its Home Monitoring and Tech Support System at CES in Las Vegas on January 6, 2016. Lion Guard Team as They Embark on Adventures Together throughout the Pride Lands! From personal computers to sensors, Domotz lets users monitor and troubleshoot all connected devices in a Bring Home This Heroic Adventure on Disney DVD February 23rd Includes a Digital Copy of the home via a mobile app. The system is currently in public beta and will be available for only $2.99 a month at Film, an Exclusive Talking Backpack Clip and “Here Comes The Lion Guard” Music Video Performed by Beau the end of January 2016. Black “The average consumer is accumulating a slew of connected devices at home: phones, laptops, gam- Synopsis: Meet Kion, second-born cub of Simba and Nala, as he assumes the role of leader of “The ing consoles, smart light bulbs and thermostats. It’s too much technology to keep track of,” said Domenico Lion Guard,” an elite team of animals tasked with preserving the Pride Lands. Follow him as he assembles a Crapanzano, CEO and Co-Founder of Domotz. “Professional group of unlikely heroes: Bunga the honey badger, Fuli the cheetah, Beshte the hippo and Ono the egret. Join monitoring systems exist, but are overly complex and far too them on a thrilling adventure as they use their unique abilities to defend the Pride Lands from predators and expensive for the average homeowner. This is where Domotz maintain balance within the Circle of Life. Bursting with humor, music, beloved characters and heart, The comes in. We’re bringing consumers a monitoring and sup- Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar is a must-own port system that is user-friendly, affordable and accessible, for the entire family! from the convenience of a smartphone.” Voice Cast: James Earl Jones and Ernie Making the Smart Home Simple Sabella reprise their roles from “The Lion King” as From tablets and smart TV’s to home automation gateways, Mufasa and Pumbaa, respectively, alongside Rob Domotz complements all smart home technology by provid- Lowe as Simba and Gabrielle Union as Nala; Max ing extensive device and home information and empower- Charles stars as Kion; Joshua Rush as Bunga; At- ing its users to take action as soon as something goes wrong. ticus Shaffer as Ono; Diamond White as Fuli; and Through a host of functions, Domotz users enjoy a home that

Dusan Brown as Beshte. they can connect to and interact with anytime, from anywhere. Additional cast members include: Eden • 24/7 Monitoring: The system automatically picks up any connected device with an IP address, regard- Riegel as Kiara; Sarah Hyland as Tiifu; Madison less of the manufacturer. Users can visualize who is at home, what technology is in use and whether every- Pettis as Zuri; Khary Payton as Rafiki; Jeff Bennett thing connected is working as it should. as Zazu; Jonny Rees as Mzingo; Andrew Kishino • Alerts: Users can create alerts for any device event they choose. This enables users to monitor a child’s as Janja; Vargus Mason as Cheezi; and Kevin television time or get alerted when a printer drops offline. Schon as Chungu and Timon. • Power Management: Device power can be managed directly from the Domotz apps, letting users re- Exec. Producer: Ford Riley motely turn off a device that has been left on. Director: Howy Parkins • Network Diagnostics: Domotz allows users to run network diagnostics, bandwidth analysis and net- Release Date: February 23, 2016 work performance tests to discover why the internet is slow or why it is taking so long to stream a movie. Packaging: DVD + Digital Copy and Free Talking • Remote Access: Via the Domotz apps users can log on to their home computers remotely or even view Backpack Clip live security camera footage when not at home. Bonus: “Here Comes the Lion Guard” Music • Tech Support: To get help with an IT problem, Domotz’ unique collaboration feature enables users to Video performed by Beau Black share their network or a device with a trusted person that’s at a distance. Professional users can also leverage Ratings: TV-Y (US) this feature to remotely troubleshoot a client’s network or device. Feature Run Time: Approx. 44 mins. Connecting the Internet of Things Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for Unlike many other products in the home automation space, Domotz is compatible with every connected 16x9 Televisions) product that has an IP address. It works in harmony with any smart home hub such as Smart Things, Wink Audio: 2.0 Dolby Digital and Control4 and is complementary to all connected devices including sensors, smart thermostats and smart Languages: English & French Audio; English, French & Spanish Subtitle locks. Domotz will also support ZigBee and Z-Wave protocols in the second half of 2016.

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Operation Supply Drop Partners with In early 2016, OSD has committed one personal relationships built between Nyko Fuels Your iPhone with High- Pro vs. GI Joe for 2016 Mutual Vet- to work closely with JFI to host over thirty our pros and our troops, and more lifelong Capacity Power and Qi Wireless eran Support Outreach offline and online “Pro vs. GI Joe” events for connections made between our vets. It’s Charging Cases the benefit of veterans and active duty mili- those reasons, combined with the reputation tary. This collaboration bolsters OSD’s Thank that Operation Supply Drop has established Military charity Operation Supply Drop Nyko Technologies announced the first You Deployments program - where veter- for itself, that we are excited to partner with (OSD) - the world’s most generationally rel- details of their new line of power accessories ans are given VIP insider access and tours them. It’s time to make some incredible evant support organization for veterans and for iPhone at the 2016 Consumer Electronics of top entertainment events - adding JFI’s things happen for our troops!” active duty military - today announces an Show in Las Vegas. After making its mark as highly-successful “Pro vs. GI Joe” events to “I’ve personally been a long time exciting partnership with Joint Forces Initia- the first company to create wireless control- the experiences available. Both organizations follower of Joint Forces Initiative, and we’ve tive (JFI) to extend the reach of their “Pro ler chargers for video game consoles and will jointly attend the 2016 Electronic Enter- been in talks for quite some time about col- vs. GI Joe” program, developed to connect patent holders of charging technology that tainment Expo (E3) at a co-branded booth, laborating in a meaningful way,” said Opera- active-duty military and veterans with pro utilizes dongles, the LA-based battery solu- advocating for and promoting the support of tion Supply Drop CEO Glenn Banton. “Both athletes through fun and competitive video tions expert is now expanding to offer power military veterans. Operation Supply Drop and Joint Forces game events. cases for the iPhone 6 and 6S. The new prod- “We’ve been operating JFI for eight Initiative have finally grown to a point where Launched in 2007 by Greg and Addie ucts include the Power Shield case, coming years and it works really darn well. But I we can effectively form a partnership and Zinone, JFI is a non-profit organization with in a variety of power capacities up to 3500 knew that there was more that could be collaborate in new, bigger ways. The ‘Pro vs. strong ties to and excellent relationships with mAh, and the Power Shield Q case with Qi done,” said Greg Zinone, founder of Joint GI Joe’ program is one example, where video sports teams, athletes, and leagues - includ- inductive wireless charging and 2200 mAh Forces Initiative and the “Pro vs. GI Joe” games bring together people for exciting ing the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA and capacity. The Q Shield was also announced, program. “With Operation Supply Drop shared experiences.” more - enabling troops all over the world to which simply adds Qi inductive wireless by our side, we’ll be able to provide bigger Family Friendly Gaming is run by a compete head-to-head against some of their charging capabilities to an iPhone 6 or 6S in events, bigger experiences, more one-on- disabled war veteran. favorite athletes in games such as Madden. a slim design.

“Nyko has built a strong reputation The Power Shield for iPhone 6 and 6S is a to ship augments the iPhone 6 or 6S with wireless for making high-quality rechargeable bat- charging case available with a battery capac- Spring charging. The Power Shield can also be used tery products in the video game space with ity of 2500 mAh, 3000 mAh, and 3500 mAh, 2016 for as a power bank to charge other devices via local operations and distribution partner- supporting more than double the usage time an MSRP the included USB charging cable. It is antici- ships with the biggest retailers in North over the standard iPhone battery. The case of $39.99. pated to ship in Spring 2016 for an MSRP of America,” said Nyko director of marketing, is durable and streamlined, includes a 3.5” $119.99. Chris Arbogast. “Consumers need a strong, pass-through headphone adaptor, and fea- Power Q Shield for iPhone 6, 6S local brand with experience and brand tures a light-up charge indicator to illustrate Shield Q The Q Shield is a durable iPhone case which recognition making battery products that the amount of charge left so users will never for iPhone enables the phone to be charged wirelessly are safe, dependable, and durable, which be taken by surprise by an inconveniently 6, 6S via Qi wireless technology, allowing users to we’ve achieved over the years. We now want timed powerdown. The Power easily charge their phone without fumbling to channel our expertise to simplify and The Power Shield is anticipated to Shield Q with cords or putting extra wear and tear on enhance the way iPhone users interact with ship in Spring 2016 for an MSRP of $119.99. is a Qi the phone’s ports. It is anticipated to ship in their phones through design, not only to get It can also be used with the convenient induction Spring 2016 for an MSRP of $59.99. more power out of them.” Power Shield Dock, sold separately. charging Cygnus Controller for Android In addition to the new products for Power Shield Dock for iPhone 6, 6S case with Cygnus is an ergonomic, intuitive game iPhone 6 and 6S detailed below, Nyko is also The Power Shield Dock is a drop-and-go a built-in controller compatible with set-top boxes and providing hands-on demos of its Cygnus charging station for an iPhone 6 or 6S ca- recharga- mobile devices operating on Android. This Controller for Android, compatible with set- pable of simultaneously charging the iPhone ble battery ergonomic controller runs on any store- top boxes and mobile devices running the and the Power Shield. It features a dedicated capacity of bought AA batteries. Cygnus is anticipated operating system. AC power cord for faster charging than 2200 mAh to launch in 2015 for an MSRP of $24.99. Power Shield for iPhone 6, 6S the standard iPhone cable. It is anticipated which Patent Pending.

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There are all kinds of cool fam- Could you imagine how great the that include believers in the design Welcome to our reviews section. We have a couple of rules when it comes to our reviews. The reviewer must give an hon- ily friendly video game ideas out video game industry would look and development stage have even est accounting as to why he/she liked or disliked something. No fanboy reviews allowed here, or at the very least they are there. This column features ideas if it started to deal in the true, and better sales ratios within the discouraged (after all everyone has their own personal biases, likes, and dislikes). Everyone also has different tolerances, and of video games we would play. We real history of people, instead of church. Family Friendly Gaming weaknesses - we strive to keep that in mind in our reviews. We have been burned ourselves by reviews saying a certain game hope games like these are created lies, and exaggerations? could even consult for companies is great, only to be greatly offended by that game. Reviewers must be kind in their reviews. A game may be horrible, but there in the near future. Can you make it Saint Nicholas would be a wanting to develop and publish is no need to degrade the developer, publisher, artists, etc. There is also no need for name calling. happen? great start that would target the su- true history video games. We review video games on five separate criteria: graphics, sound, replay/extras, gameplay, and family friendly factor. per majority of Americans. We are Can you think of ways to Review scale can be found here. The editor in chief coordinates reviews to have as much cohesion as possible. We are very talking seventy to eighty percent of make a game fun while also teach- open about the way we review video games. Each section starts with a 75 score, and can earn or lose points based on the con- True history video games would Americans would be the target au- ing the true history of the man or tent of the game, using our grading scale (found on the website). be awesome to see in the video dience. That could mean insanely woman behind it? We can think Parents, please do not take any of our reviews as gospel. Different people are offended by different things. We work game industy. We would love to high sales for the company intelli- of a few ways. Let players see what hard here at Family Friendly Gaming to discern the good from the bad in the teachings of each different video game. What play video games that are based on gent enough to do the right thing. their lives were like from that era. may seem harmless to our reviewer(s), could be a big deal to you. We encourage you to spend time with your children and the true history of the true hu- A true history game based on Saint Authenticity is the most impor- investigate each video game yourself. Each review is written with you in mind, and we try to mention each problem we find. man beings that lived them. We Nicholas could be brought back tant thing. What did they struggle We are not perfect, and miss things from time to time - just as the ESRB does. The ESRB rating is merely a start, and since recently had Christmas, and Easter year after year during the Christ- with? Why did they struggle with they ignore many of the moral and spiritual factors important to parents all across America, we do our small part to fill that is coming up. So we thought about mas season. it? How did they overcome it? huge void. We are a small ministry and your prayers are so very important to us. some real life historical figures that Churches could get be- What were some memorable mo- Questions, suggestions, comments, or got a game you would like for us to review? Then would be fun to play. What about hind a video game based on the ments from their lives? How can it CONTENTS please email us at: [email protected]. Saint Nicholas? The real man, true history of real people like be authentically replicated? not what the world has tried to Saint Nicholas. As Family Friendly True history video games Atari Lynx Score Page Super NES Score Page redefine him as. It would be very Gaming has written about before, are something we would play. A World Class Fussball/Soccer 54 37 Hardball III 72 37 beneficial to the entire video game the modern day American church true history video game on Saint industry to start to deal in truth DVD Score Page Wii U Score Page is a large buying block for Chris- Nicholas is a video game we would Extant The First Season 46 36 Lego Dimensions 58 33 instead of dealing with and in lies. tian friendly products. Companies definitely play. Mario Tennis Ultra Smash 70 32 Genesis Score Page Rodeo Sky Soldier 52 27 Hardball III 72 37 X 59 34

Nintendo 3DS Score Page Xbox 360 Score Page Titus 3:9-11 Extreme Butoden 50 26 Lego Dimensions 58 33 Rodeo Sky Soldier 52 27 The Legend of Zelda TriForce Heroes 58 29 Xbox One Score Page 9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels Forza Motorsport 6 79 30 about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. PS3 Score Page Lego Dimensions 58 33 Lego Dimensions 58 33 10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, PS4 Score Page have nothing to do with them. DRAGON QUEST HEROES The World Trees Woe and the Blight 11 You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-con- Below 50 35 demned. Lego Dimensions 58 33

Family Friendly Gaming Page 24 Page 25 Family Friendly Gaming Dragon Ball Z Ex- Rodeo the Sky Sol- treme Butoden dier

SCORE: 50 SCORE: 52

I am thankful Fam- so wrong? I am so very thankful that far for one. For two ily Friendly Gam- Some of the content Family Friendly Gaming it uses up that bar ing rented Dragon in Dragon Ball Z Extreme rented Rodeo the Sky Soldier even more. Land- Ball Z Extreme Butoden that will concern on the Nintendo 3DS. I was ing on the ground Butoden on the families is it teaches false bubbling over in my excite- replenishes the bar. Nintendo 3DS. We gods, violence, profanity, at- ment over getting to play Make sure you at- were supposed to tire choices, partial nudity, Rodeo the Sky Soldier on the tack all of the bells receive a review- Japanese voice acting, online 3DS. Then I started playing it, you find since they able copy. I can game play, and more. There are and realized this is one really are continuation only deduce we plenty of special powers that crummy video game. Calling it points. were lied to by less twenty seconds in Dragon Ball these characters use. Dragon artistic and naming the names Rodeo the is a rental at best. To be com- than scrupulous PR people. Z Extreme Butoden. Button Ball Z Extreme Butoden can behind the idea for the game Sky Soldier is hard. Part of the pletely open and transparent I Seems like the ethics in the mashing is an easy way to win cause real world arguments does not help how much of a problem is the clunky controls. see no reason to ever purchase video game industry continue in this violent video game. The and issues. stinker this game is. The next part of the problem is Rodeo the Sky Soldier on the to decline. story is not very creative. In I found Dragon Ball Z Our character is a the headache inducing cam- Nintendo 3DS or the Wii U. I was really excited to fact is has been used before. Extreme Butoden to be really robot. He can jump, and then era. Rodeo the Sky Soldier was I still feel dizzy from the bad play Dragon Ball Z Extreme There are all kinds of mistakes boring. This game has Vegeta fly through the air. Well for a originally released on the Wii. graphics and horrible camera. Butoden on the 3DS. My in Dragon Ball Z Extreme going Super Saiyan first which limited time anyways. He has That means you can expect The tutorial in Rodeo excitement dropped quickly. Butoden too. The over nine is so wrong. The modes in a bar that decreases the longer Playstation 2 like graphics. In the Sky Soldier is extremely There are so few characters to thousand one offended me the Dragon Ball Z Extreme Bu- we are floating in the air. Play- other words two generations important. If you miss how to fight with in Dragon Ball Z most. How could they get that toden are Z Story, Adventure, ers need to get really close to back. The small screen does do a thing or two, then Rodeo Extreme Butoden. By my count Extreme World enemies before launching into not enhance these retro graph- the Sky Soldier becomes totally there are only twenty-five Tournament, an attack. Why? It does not go ics on a brand new current unplayable. You will just die characters to fight with. Many Battle, Versus, gaming system. over and over again without are just different versions of Quest, and Extras. Rodeo the Sky Soldier the right tools to progress. The the same character. Also by my Dragon Ball Z Ex- has even more marks game play in Rodeo the Sky count there are only eighteen treme Butoden can against it. There is bad Soldier is boring. The story line different characters in this be beaten in under language, attire issues, is interesting to a point. I have hand held fighting game. There four hours. This is enticement to lust, vio- read plenty of books that use are one hundred characters a rental only worth lence, and some really the same story line. that can assist. ten dollars. strange relationships. - WMG Fights can last ten to - Teen Gamer Rodeo the Sky Soldier

Publisher: Bandai Namco Graphics: 50% Publisher: NIS America Graphics: 50% Developer: Arc System Works Sound: 50% Developer: Kadokawa Games Sound: 60% System: Nintendo 3DS Replay: 80% System: Wii U/Nintendo 3DS(tested) Replay: 60% Rating: ‘T’ - Teen THIRTEEN and Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence} Gameplay: 30% OLDER ONLY Gameplay: 40% Family Friendly Factor: 40% {Fantasy Violence, Mild Language} Family Friendly Factor: 50%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 26 Page 27 Family Friendly Gaming The Legend of Zel- da TriForce Heroes

SCORE: 58

I am so glad Family Friendly at the end of the This game is worth Gaming rented a copy of The level. Why? There around ten dollars Legend of Zelda TriForce are three treasure in my role playing Heroes on the Nintendo 3DS. chests to choose gamer opinion. The This is not a game to purchase. from. You might looks and sounds In fact this might be one of the get something in The Legend of worst Zelda games of all time. worthwhile to Zelda TriForce The Legend of Zelda TriForce build a new suit, Heroes are recycled Heroes is all about fashion, and or you might get from previous three players. One player can something worth- Zelda video games. play The Legend of Zelda Tri- less. Why doesn’t Nin- Force Heroes, but they have to Levels in tendo cut their fan- swap between all three charac- The Legend of boys a break and ters to do things. Zelda TriForce Heroes are like give them a price cut? How The Legend of Zelda going through a few rooms many billions do they need in TriForce Heroes tells players here and there. The Legend of their bank account? that they are swapping their Zelda TriForce Heroes feels I wanted to like The soul between bodies in the totally disconnected. Players Legend of Zelda TriForce single player mode. There is can pick up other Link charac- Heroes so much. Trying to also idol wor- ters to build a totem. force me to play online is lame, ship - which is Why is this needed? or three local players with the where we save. To throw characters same game. The single player The different to higher ledges, and mode is horrible. I do not have costumes that to shoot things two, a Cadillac Internet plan to play can be worn and three levels high. video games online. When will will give differ- Trust me this gets old these companies realize they ent powers. You really fast. are limiting their sales? Pass may need to The Legend on purchasing The Legend of replay certain of Zelda TriForce Zelda TriForce Heroes on the levels over and Heroes is way over 3DS. There are plenty of better over again and priced on the market games for families. get really lucky as it currently stands. - RPG Master

Publisher: Nintendo Graphics: 65% Developer: Nintendo EPD Sound: 75% System: Nintendo 3DS Replay/Extras: 60% Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLD- ER ONLY {Mild Fantasy Violence} Gameplay: 60% ADVERTISEMENT Family Friendly Factor: 50% Family Friendly Gaming Page 28 Page 29 Family Friendly Gaming Forza Motorsport 6

SCORE: 79

You know all skill sets can approach this how we talk game. I love the braking assist. about the We ran into some ESRB and glitches while playing Forza their shifting Motorsport 6. We were able to in the sand crash at all kinds of odd places. standards? I wish Forza Motorsport 6 Forza Mo- had been more stable. The car torsport 6 is sounds are nice. I also do not a great ex- like having to watch certain ample. Cars things early on without the smash into feature helps Forza Motorsport ability to skip it. Forza Motor- one another, walls, tires, and 6 feel more realistic. sport 6 has good racing action, other objects on and around There are twenty-six ar- and some fun tracks. It is a step the tracks. The ESRB could not eas in Forza Motorsport 6 with up from Forza Motorsport 5. find one descriptor to describe tracks. That is close to double Which was a big step down these violent acts. Yet they did the fourteen in Forza Motors- from previous Forza games. find the descriptor of Comic port 5. The bummer is some of I think the time for the Mischief in Forza Motorsport the tracks from Forza Motors- Forza Motorsport franchise to 5. Isn’t that interesting? port 5 are also in Forza Mo- retire is now. Microsoft should I hope your family torsport 6. Some of them have invest more in the Forza Ho- enjoyed the video capture I been changed a bit, but you rizon franchise. Specifically did of Forza Motorsport 6 on will quickly recognize them. making Forza Horizon more the Xbox One on our Youtube The various difficulty settings family friendly. Or add open channel, and in our video sec- in Forza Motorsport 6 means world to the Forza Motorsport tion of the website. I also wrote franchise. The lack of open a preview for Forza Motorsport world hurts Forza Motorsport 6 that went directly online. I 6. It looks nice, it plays nice, hope you enjoyed that as well. but it is so limited. Forza Mo- The hydroplaning is one of the torsport 6 feels like a last gen coolest new additions in Forza video game in design. Motorsport 6. The tire grip - Teen Gamer

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Graphics: 90% Developer: Turn 10 Studios Sound: 80% System: Xbox One Replay: 75% Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY Gameplay: 80% BUY IT NOW RIGHT HERE Family Friendly Factor: 70%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 30 Page 31 Family Friendly Gaming Mario Tennis Ultra Lego Dimensions Smash

SCORE: 70 SCORE: 58

I am thankful my character was released at a way over-in- We purchased Lego ups, glitches, and bugs. that Fam- was not. The flated price. I personally would Dimensions on the Lego Dimensions is ily Friendly smashes are consider purchasing Mario PS4 on Black Friday. really strange in terms of game Gaming rent- easy to per- Tennis Ultra Smash for fifteen We went up to sixty- play. Some levels have saves in ed a copy of form on the to twenty dollars. Mario Tennis five dollars and that every room, and others only Mario Tennis Wii U Game- Ultra Smash is not worth more is definitely too ex- have them when you get to Ultra Smash pad. They are than twenty dollars. pensive for this toy to the level boss. The level worlds on the Wii much harder Mario Tennis Ultra video game hybrid. in Lego Dimensions are tiny. U. This home on the Wii Smash is a solid simplistic A lot of Lego Di- Here is another disappoint- console tennis game has more Remote. I did not try them on tennis video game. Charac- mensions feels like a portal is a pain to build in Lego ment with Lego Dimensions. of an arcade feel to it. There is the Wii U Controller. ters can get hit with the ball sample of the various worlds. Dimensions. Plus it is fragile, For the amount of money, a more traditional tennis mode Mario Tennis Ultra in Mario Tennis Ultra Smash. Lego Dimensions tries to hook and breaks easily. Families Lego Dimensions is nowhere in Mario Tennis Ultra Smash, Smash sounds good, and looks In fact this Wii U video game families into buying all the also have to constantly swap near worth it. If all the levels, however it still has a few power good. I enjoyed playing this draws attention to the fact different level worlds. Which characters on the portal in the characters, and packs were ups. The modes in Mario tennis game for about any that the ball hit the character makes Lego Dimensions a very game play of Lego Dimensions. included in the one hundred Tennis Ultra Smash are Mega hour. Then I got pretty bored instead of them hitting it with expensive proposition. Which means keeping the dollar price then it might be. Battle, Mega Ball Rally, Knock- with it. I was not the only one their tennis racket. I even ran When you start play- portal close, and going from Parts of Lego Dimen- out Challenge amiibo, Classic either. Others here at Family into a glitch in Mario Tennis ing Lego Dimensions, or add the screen to the portal. Which sions can be fun. It is neat to Tennis, and Online. There is Friendly Gaming got bored Ultra Smash related to that. anything new you need to means taking hits, missing see Back to the Future, Dr also a place to see how many of with Mario Tennis Ultra Smash My character was standing in connect it to the Internet. After things, and walking off ledges Who and more in Lego Di- the twenty-five achievements even faster. There is such a low front of the net swinging the that Lego Dimensions can because your gaze is on the mensions. There are so many you have unlocked. There are amount of content that this racket. He missed the ball, and be played offline. The initial portal and not the television potential franchises that could sixteen characters in Mario home console sports video hit my character. The ball then download of Lego Dimensions screen. Then there are lock- be used in Lego Dimensions. I Tennis Ultra Smash. game with arcade tendencies went over the net and landed was over six gigs. Massive, wish Lego Dimensions I like how huge our on the other side. To me and a huge drain on Internet was not so over-priced, characters can get in Mario that is a point for me, not resources. I am disappointed and lacking in content. Tennis Ultra Smash in the for the person I am play- in WB Games, and TT Games. Almost every other Mega Battle mode. It gives that ing against. The ball never They should have been sup- recent Lego video game player a distinct advantage. In bounced on my side and portive of the offline video contains more content fact the only reason certain bounced twice on theirs. game movement. They failed than Lego Dimensions points were lost was because This was not a serve either. with Lego Dimensions. for a much better price. the opponent was large and - Frank The physical Lego - Paul

Publisher: Nintendo Graphics: 80% Publisher: WB Games Graphics: 70% Developer: Camelot Developer: TT Games Sound: 80% System: Wii U/PS3/Xbox 360/Xbox One/ Sound: 70% System: Wii U Replay: 40% PS4(tested) Replay: 30% Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER Gameplay: 80% ONLY {Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor} Gameplay: 50% OLDER ONLY Family Friendly Factor: 70% Family Friendly Factor: 70%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 32 Page 33 Family Friendly Gaming Xenoblade Chroni- DRAGON QUEST HEROES The World Trees Woe and the cles X Blight Below

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I am very thankful survivors. like lines are being read off a I am thankful that Family DRAGON QUEST that Family Friend- The storyline page, online, and more. - Friendly Gaming rented a copy HEROES The World ly Gaming rented a offers branching blade Chronicles X is definitely of DRAGON QUEST HE- Trees Woe and the copy of Xenoblade choices. Players also an adult only experience. ROES The World Trees Woe Blight Below. The Chronicles X on the answer a variety of Players can add differ- and the Blight Below on the controller also talks to Wii U. This open questions along the ent characters to their team, Playstation 4. This takes the the player, but that can world action adven- way. Do you report and have characters in reserve. Dragon Quest franchise and be turned off in the op- ture role playing video game in your progress or boast about There is a relationship sys- merges it with the Dynasty tions menu. looks great for a Wii game. Oh it? Players can run up to an tem where bonds are forged Warriors franchise. The Japa- Only one older hold their own. The graphics wait this is on the Wii U. Okay enemy creature and attack it. with the various characters nese gamers must really like member of the family can play look good for a Dragon Quest so it looks decent on the Wii Or run around them and try on your team. The storyline hacking and slashing through DRAGON QUEST HEROES game, just not good for a PS4 U. It does not compare to high to avoid a conflict. Please note is overused. Families can play thousands of the same looking The World Trees Woe and game. The enemy AI is not visual games on the Playstation leveling up and grinding are Xenoblade Chronicles X of- enemies. Why? Because there the Blight Below at a time. It very intelligent. Monster Med- 4 or Xbox One though. Xeno- needed to progress through fline thankfully. I still received have been a rash of Dynasty is easy to die in DRAGON als make an annoying appear- blade Chronicles X also im- certain battles. Enemies will annoying and sometimes Warrior clones in the last QUEST HEROES The World ance. Some levels can be hard merses itself into controversy. drop items that can be better offensive comments from the couple of years. Trees Woe and the Blight to find at certain stages of this Two alien races de- gear. Players can easily swap Miiverse about this game. Families will want to Below early on. Grinding is home console video game. cided to go to war right outside between up close and ranged There are huge mon- know there is enticement to important, as well as upgrad- DRAGON QUEST HE- of Earth. They destroyed our weapons. sters in Xenoblade Chronicles lust, lack of clothing blood, ing skills, armor, and weapons. ROES The World Trees Woe planet. Just before they did so, Some of the bad con- X. Players will need to play gore, violence, bad language, Skeletons, ghouls, and other and the Blight Below does get a spaceship of humans with an tent in Xenoblade Chronicles Xenoblade Chronicles X long religious teachings about a monsters from the Dragon monotonous and boring. I say ark of Earth’s animals escaped. X is nudity, enticement to lust, enough to get a mech. Guid- false goddess, magic, alchemy, Quest games appear. Also DRAGON QUEST HEROES After flying around in space old Earth theory, Gnosticism, ing spots on the map will help taverns, alcohol, and more in many of the heroes from previ- The World Trees Woe and the for a couple of years, they were profanity, headache inducing players remember where to ous DQ games appear. Blight Below is worth around attacked by aliens and driven camera swings, offensive lyr- go next. Saves and fast travel The team mates fifteen to twenty dollars. There to the planet Mira. Humans ics, obnoxious music, vio- keep Xenoblade Chronicles X in DRAGON QUEST is a certain charm to this hack have built New LA, and are lence, game from being totally boring. HEROES The World and slash video game. The exploring the planet. There are glitches, There are some really bor- Trees Woe and the storyline in DRAGON QUEST hostile aliens, and hostile mon- long load- ing portions of Xenoblade Blight Below are HEROES The World Trees ster/creatures on this planet. ing screens, Chronicles X. Like explor- actually useful. They Woe and the Blight Below is Players join a group called blood, gore, ing the sea by swimming in will do damage to the predictable. - Teen Gamer BLADE to find the remaining voice acting it. - RPG Master enemies and generally

Publisher: Nintendo Graphics: 55% Publisher: Graphics: 40% Developer: Developer: Omega Force System: Wii U Sound: 70% System: Playstation 4 Sound: 50% Rating: ‘T’ - Teen THIRTEEN and OLDER Replay: 80% Rating: ‘T’ - Teen THIRTEEN and Replay: 80% ONLY {Animated Blood, Language, Sugges- OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence, Mild tive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence} Gameplay: 70% Gameplay: 50% Family Friendly Factor: 50% Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes} Family Friendly Factor: 30%

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The Hardball video games are known for their difficulty. Hardball III is no different. I played this game on the Genesis, and could literally spend hours on one game. That is because it can be difficult to pitch out of an inning against the computer. It is better to play Hardball III with two family members. That way both of you My dad told thanks to an anti-technology guys are at the same advantage or disadvantage. me about Ex- group. His conscious returns For its era Hardball III sounds really good. It is neat to hear the Al Michaels sound bytes. He has timely tant The First in all kinds of computers in the things to say in this sports video game. The animations can skip here and there. Especially when we move Season. It has last moments though. from the batting to the fielding screen. I like the different camera angles used in Hardball III. The pitching a very inter- Some of the bad con- versus batting screens look fantastic. The fielding screen does not look so great. esting premise tent in Extant The First Season Since this is an older game there is a small amount of lag on swinging. Batters need to anticipate the pitch to it. Please is enticement to lust, religious and its speed and swing. This can be really difficult to time between a fast ball, and a breaking ball for in- note there will teachings of evolution, lies, stance. It takes some practice. Sports gamers looking for a challenge should check out Hardball III on the Sega be spoilers in secrets, bad language, hor- Genesis, and Super NES. - Frank this review. ror moments, false facts on Publisher: Accolade Graphics: 70% So if you want extinction and more. There is Developer: Mindspan Sound: 80% old gentleman behind the to watch the a mystery in Extant The First System: Genesis/Super Replay: 80% scenes. show without them, please skip Season that is slowly revealed NES Gameplay: 60% Eventually we find out down to the score. Halle Berry over the ten episodes. There Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated Family Friendly Factor: 70% has the lead role in this show in Extant The First Season that are a variety of bonus features that takes nine hours to watch. these alien spores are to blame that revolve around the televi- World Class Fuss- Pretty short for an entire for a great many things. They sion show and its message. season. But it seems like Hol- impregnated Molly, and they The most interesting ball/Soccer lywood continues to get lazier feed on human beings. At the thing about Extant The First every single year. end of the first season she must Season to me is when her baby Halle Berry plays the stop them from invading Earth is born. It contains the ability SCORE: 54 astronaut Molly Woods in and enslaving all of us. Ethan to control others by showing the future. She goes up to a also blows up helping out them hallucinations that feel I had high expectations for World Class Fussball/Soccer on the Atari Lynx. There are large looking players, space station and is all alone completely real. This is nice sounds, and a fair amount of countries for a hand held video game. Sadly those are the only good things for thirteen months. She has a scary power than only I can say about World Class Fussball/Soccer. Which is also known in some circles as World Class Soccer only. no interaction with any other Ethan can combat. Since The whole Fussball section is an interesting tidbit of history if you feel like looking it up. human being. She comes back he is an android he is The animations are choppy in World Class Fussball/Soccer. It is impossible to see who you are pass- pregnant. Her husband has immune to this power. ing to. Players will be right one top of one another and it is impossible to tell who has the ball. The computer made an Android Ethan. The Plenty of characters die in can run away from the players, go down and score. Whenever I tried to run away I was chased down and they space agency does not have Extant The First Season. took the ball from me. Passing did not always work - since it would pass to the other team around half of the Molly’s best interest at heart. Some are even brought time. I wish World Class Fussball/Soccer had been more fun. There is an ultra rich and very back. - Paul The players all look the same with one exception - the color of their uniforms. It is really easy to get confused with what is going on in World Class Fussball/Soccer. The whole 2D side scrolling aspect of World Class Fussball/Soccer does not help it. I can not recommend World Class Fussball/Soccer. - Paul Publisher: Paramount Graphics: 40% Publisher: Atari Graphics: 40% Developer: CBS Sound: 40% Developer: Atari Sound: 70% System: DVD Replay: 60% System: Atari Lynx Replay: 60% Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated Gameplay: 60% Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Gameplay: 40% Family Friendly Factor: 30% Rated Family Friendly Factor: 60%

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Product: Hot Shots Golf Company: Sony System: Playstation 4 Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ – Rating Pending

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Product: Hot Shots Golf Company: Sony System: Playstation 4 Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ – Rating Pending

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Final Fantasy VII Remake 43 - 47 The Climb 48 - 51 KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue 52 - 53 Arslan The Warriors of Legend 54 - 55 Langrisser Re:Incarnation -TENSEI- 56 - 57 McDroid 58 - 59 Aegis of Earth Protonovus Assault 60 - 61 Bound 62 - 63 Street Fighter V 64 - 67

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Product: Final Fantasy VII Remake Company: Square Enix System: Playstation 4 Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Final Fantasy VII Remake Company: Square Enix System: Playstation 4 Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: The Climb Company: Crytek System: Oculus Rift Release Date: 2016 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: The Climb Company: Crytek System: Oculus Rift Release Date: 2016 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Company: Square Enix System: PS4 Release Date: 2016 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Arslan The Warriors of Legend Company: Koei Tecmo System: PS3/PS4/Xbox One Release Date: February 9, 2016 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Aksys Games, extreme and Masaya Games proudly present Langrisser Re:Incarnation -TENSEI- a stra- tegic simulation RPG experience for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system releasing Spring 2016. After a 15 year absence, the legendary RPG series makes its triumphant return to the gaming fold! Wield the mighty sword Langrisser as you journey through a massive world at war. Define the path before you by lending your talents to one of three factions and secure your place as your faction’s greatest hero by executing strategic supremacy over your enemies. The name denotes this hand held video game teaches a religious belief opposite of what the super majority of Americans believe. Is this game part of the war on Christians? Branching story paths will present themselves during battle based on the choices you make. Will your heroic deeds blaze a righteous path to glory or will your villainous treachery lead you down the road to ruin? The balance of the fates hangs heavy as your choices define the course of battle! 3 unique factions desperately need your com- Product: Langrisser mand skills! Will you lead the Armies of Light to vic- Re:Incarnation -TENSEI- tory in the name of your false goddess? Will you side Company: Aksys Games with the enigmatic forces of darkness and embrace System: Nintendo 3DS chaos or will you take the reins of an ancient imperial Release Date: Spring 2016 juggernaut? Forge your legendary command skills in Rating: ‘RP’ Rating Pending the fires of war!

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Product: McDroid Company: GRIP Digital System: PS4/Xbox One Release Date: Q1 2016 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Aegis of Earth Protono- vus Assault Company: Aksys Games System: PS4/PS3/PS Vita Release Date: March 2016 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Bound Company: Sony System: Playstation 4 Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Street Fighter V Company: Capcom System: PS4/PC Release Date: February 16, 2016 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Street Fighter V Company: Capcom System: PS4/PC Release Date: February 16, 2016 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product Name Page(s) Xbox One Edition 69 - 73 Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars The Force Awakens 74 - 77 The Legend of Heroes Trails of Cold Steel 78 - 79 Xenoblade Chronicles X 80 - 83

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Product: Minecraft Xbox One Edition Company: Microsoft Games System: Xbox One Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence}

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Product: Minecraft Xbox One Edition Company: Microsoft Games System: Xbox One Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence}

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Product: Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars The Force Awakens Company: Disney Interactive Studios System: PS3/Xbox One/Xbox 360/Wii U/ PC/PS4 Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence}

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Product: Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars The Force Awakens Company: Disney Interactive Studios System: PS3/Xbox One/Xbox 360/Wii U/ PC/PS4 Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence}

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Product: The Legend of Heroes Trails of Cold Steel Company: XSeed Games System: PS3/PS Vita Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘T’ - Teen - THIRTEEN and OLDER ONLY {Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence}

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Product: Xenoblade Chronicles X Company: Nintendo System: Wii U Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘T’ - TEEN THIRTEEN and Older Only {Animated Blood, Language, Sugges- tive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence}

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Product: Xenoblade Chronicles X Company: Nintendo System: Wii U Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘T’ - TEEN THIRTEEN and Older Only {Animated Blood, Language, Sugges- tive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence}

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G Prime 85 - 89 Dirt Rally 90 - 93 Stories The Path of Destinies 94 - 95 Final Fantasy Explorers 96 - 97 Chronicles of Teddy Harmony of Exidus 98 - 99

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Product: G Prime Into the Rain Company: Soma Games System: PC/Xbox One Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Alcohol Reference, Mild Language}

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Product: G Prime Into the Rain Company: Soma Games System: PC/Xbox One Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Alcohol Reference, Mild Language}

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Product: DiRT Rally Company: Codemasters System: PC/Xbox One/PS4 Release Date: April 5, 2016 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: DiRT Rally Company: Codemasters System: PC/Xbox One/PS4 Release Date: April 5, 2016 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Stories The Path of Destinies Company: Spearhead Games System: PS4 Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Final Fantasy Explorers Company: Square Enix System: Nintendo 3DS Release Date: January 26, 2015 Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN AND OLDER ONLY {Alcohol Reference, Fan- tasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes}

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Product: Chronicles of Teddy Harmony of Exidus Company: Aksys Games System: PS4/Wii U Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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