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Editor’s Desk 4 Female Side 5 Comics 7 Sound Off 8 - 10 Look Back 12 Quiz 13 Devotional 14 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 - 106

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for yourself. an exclusion since he learned to shoot in the Does the media control you? Outdoors versus tech military. People here know where to shoot On the topic of George Floyd. Where are the a deer one time to take it down without any I am writing this in the beginning of June. We have got- My hubby and I routinely discuss “The Memphis Experi- investigative journalists looking at his long suffering. Do you think most tech people ten that far ahead in terms of timeline with the magazine ence” in a variety of conversations. This encompasses a criminal history? What happened before know where that spot is on a deer? I talked releases. There have been two events that dishearten my wide array of topics. There is ignorance, racism against that video? Did the police officer and George to people in Seattle and Tacoma, most were faith in humanity. The first is COVID-19, and the second white people, corruption, laziness, lack of ethics, lack of Floyd know one another? Had that police aghast that anyone would hunt, let alone is the reaction to the death of George Floyd. Both of them morals, social nature, outdoors, lack of technological un- officer arrested George Floyd before? Where know where to shoot a deer. show how the media can rile up some people and control derstanding, high crime, sexism and more. Sure you may are the investigative reporters? Why is there them into doing what the media wants done. This bothers have some of those, or maybe all of them in other cities all such a rush to judgement when we know vid- Different people and different areas are good me deeply. Which led me to my question - does the media over the world. It is possible that all of these problems are eos can be doctored? The media has lied to at different things. Just because one is tech control you? Are you a pawn or puppet of the media? The not exclusive to Memphis, TN. A lot of people in Memphis, me enough for me not to immediately react savvy does not mean they are real world or election of President Trump gave me hope that there were TN have a chip on their shoulder. The city has been slowly to what they say. Will you be their pawn and outdoors savvy. Does that make sense to you? still people left who could think for themselves. It may not dying, and the “leadership” of the city are corrupt, apathet- puppet? Or will you think for yoursel? Do you agree? quite be the majority of America, but it was enough to get ic, or playing the blame game. It astounds me they do little past the lies, and deceit of the media. to make things better. The majority of the city keep voting God bless, God bless, for the same people that keep Memphis in the dumpster. Paul Bury Yolanda Bury How could anyone forget how many times the media has Maybe try something new if you know what I mean. gotten it wrong? How could anyone forget how the media will lie to us to try and further their radical agenda? Re- My hubby and I notice the lack of technological under- member the lies from CNN about the Covington Students? standing, training, and comprehension. We have helped Remember Dan Rather’s lies on CBS? What about CBS countless people in Memphis, TN with a variety of tech lying about a nurse supposedly quitting her job because of related issues. In the Pacific Northwest there is a greater COVID-19. How about TIME reporting the MLK bust was technological comprehension. A barista there knows more removed from the Oval Office? When the story furthers than some tech people here. There is such a tech immer- the hatred and racism of the media they don’t do investiga- sion in that area with Microsoft, Nintendo, , and tive journalism. They run with the story and cause a hate more being based in that area. There are days that the lack filled reaction. The problem is the pawns and puppets of of understanding can be frustrating to me and my hubby. the media are doing all of this for a lie. I find it sad. I find it Simple things to us - like sending an email, or updating a sad that too many people take whatever the media says as device is confusing to some others. What is worse is when truth. Are they so full of hatred that they don’t care about we have taught this same person how to do this process the truth either? Or so lazy and weak minded that they before. don’t bother to consider they are not being told the truth and/or all of the facts. A great many people in the Memphis, TN area hunt and fish. They have great understanding about the outdoors. I am sick and tired of brainwashed lemmings freaking out I guarantee you they know more about the outdoors than over COVID-19. Look at the numbers for yourself. The most do in the Pacific Northwest. I taught my hubby how percentage of deaths from COVID-19 are 0.06%. Yet all to put a worm on a hook to fish. That training and educa- these people freaking out and claiming COVID-19 has a tion was never provided to him. Paul went black powder high death rate. Less than one percent is a high death rate? shooting with my father, and learned all about that. He I also looked at the numbers and saw over 50% have com- learned it is much harder to shoot that way than it is in any pletely recovered. It is possible the death rate percentage . The real world is actually more difficult than increases. Yet the true problem is people regurgitating what a video game. Shocker huh? People here in Memphis are the media tells them to think. Do the math yourself. Think way more trained in how to use a fire arm. My hubby is

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The Sound Off section is where come back. case. We rotate who is streaming hateful. you the reader/emailer is heard. here at Family Friendly Gaming. What you have to say is put in What is with some of these kids Changing that on the fly messes I love being able to connect this section for all the readers to these days? Don’t they under- up the rotation. with Family Friendly Gaming see. Of course certain content is stand they can’t get their way all Universe through Twitch and edited for appropriateness issues. of the time? Who do they think Our experience with the people Youtube. I am sick of people This is a family friendly maga- they are? Asking nicely is one making these requests are demanding I play Just Dance, zine, and certain content is just thing, but telling ya’ll to play deeper than just one request. Fortnite or some other game not proper. We hope you enjoy something else is another story Take someone who wanted while one of us is working on this section as much as we do. entire. What is their end game Noah to play Fortnite while Paul a different game. It also annoys Keep an eye out for your com- there? was playing Final Fantasy VII me when people ask when the ments appearing in these very - Trish Remake. This same person had next Just Dance video is com- pages. You have our attention, so made the same request before ing out. By the time this issue is SOUND OFF! {Paul}: Trish, and had been told Noah streams published we will have released, that on Thursday mornings. and re-released every single Just Thank you so much for your They were obnoxious and kept Dance video we are allowed to ful planet Earth of ours. I loved know about that. I am far from kind words of encouragement. I bugging Paul to change things release on Youtube. your announcement about it to. perfect. I consistently want to So Rude also appreciate your support on for them, and them only. Oth- How many will you do? How point people to God. I am not this issue. Not only have we run ers were watching and enjoying long will they last? Will others ashamed to get on camera and I totally agree with you about into this issue, but we have also Final Fantasy VII Remake. So FFG Dance join you in the dances? dance. We are planning im- people coming into your live seen the same problem on other we have to annoy/offend oth- I am so excited about the an- - Monica provements for the FFG Dance streams and demanding you streamers channels. A few other ers for this one person. This nouncement of FFG Dance. series as time progresses. We play some other game. That is streamers have talked about this same person wanted Noah to Thank you for doing those vid- {Paul}: Monica, learned a few things from the very rude. If you want to watch a problem as well. add them as a friend. Another eos. I love watching Paul dance. first week of recordings. We love certain game then go to channels request. Then they wanted to He is hilarious. I know he tries Thank you so very much for getting better every chance we playing that game. If you really What the requestors are not play with Noah, another request. his best. I love how he does not your kind words of encourage- get based on the money we have. dig a certain streamer playing acknowledging is all of the work Then they wanted to play 1v1 on mind people laughing at him, ment. I am so glad you love a certain game, then tell them and effort to swap over. In many their creative build while Noah and with him. He shows all of us the FFG Dance series. I think I The freelance nature of many you really like their streams on a cases we have to change systems, was streaming. In essence all that no matter your body shape, covered the whole background of these dances might make it certain game. It is extremely ob- and setups. That requires time of these requests were so they or size you can dance, exercise in that Twitch stream that went hard for others to dance. Un- noxious to go to other channels and effort. We also have to stop could attention. So they could be and not be ashamed of it. He is over to the FFG Chronicles less they want to do a song and and tell them to play a different the stream, and get it all posted the focus of our streams. You are an amazing role model to each series on Youtube. I am assum- freestyle it themselves. That is game. Making demands like that on social media. Sometimes they probably thinking that is pretty and every one of us. That is one ing it makes it online before something we can definitely is definitely rude. I don’t blame want a different streamer too. selfish. That is exactly what we of the reasons I am so excited this issue is published. It should discuss. Right now we plan on you for giving them time outs That requires the other person realized. Another requestor about the FFG Dance series. I looking at the date and the time. doing as many as we can as long and bans when they are being so be available, ready, and feel like wanted Noah to turn on chat hope and pray FFG Dance does as we have an opening in terms obnoxious. Unfortunately they streaming the game they are re- so they could spew all kinds of an amazing job for millions of I do give it my all. Thank you for of new dance video games to can just make new accounts and questing. That is not always the profanity at him. So that one was people all over the this wonder- calling me a role model. I don’t play. As new dance video games

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come out that could put this Mario has had some series on hold. As long as we can controversies over find copyright free music and the years. There is can monetize it then we plan on the violent nature in doing all of those songs we can many of his games, find. As long as they do not have and the ghosts. In explicit lyrics as a warning from the early years of the the system we are using. FFG Hall of Fame it was decided Mario was too controver- Hall of Fame sial in those classes.

As time went on we The Family Friendly Gaming loosened up a bit Hall of Fame 2020 is an amaz- and tweaked our ing class. I loved seeing Zumba parameters for inclu- Fitness and Wii Fit in there. A sion. Mario has im- very exercise based year for the pacted families for greatest video game Hall of you, thank you, thank you. We a great many years and we felt it Fame going today. When will all appreciate that here at Fam- was time. There are other similar yous guys do a video of the ily Friendly Gaming. Exercise franchises that will be appearing plaques for all of the entrants? I games have made a major im- in upcoming years of the FFG loved the FFG Hall of Fame 2019 pact on our industry, and fami- Hall of Fame. video on Youtube. Will you do a lies as a whole. live stream this year? We do plan a video of the FFG Would you like to be heard in I totally forgot about LocoRoco. Hall of Fame 2020 when we get Family Friendly Gaming? Want Good job in that inclusion this the plaques. Due to the CO- to Sound Off on something in year. What took so long to in- VID-19 situation our normal video games, the website, the clude Mario? I think it is really supplier has not responded to magazine, etc? Log on to the in- cool you added Frank Bury in any of our inquiries. We are cur- ternet and go to our Comments there. He obviously was a great rently looking for a new supplier. page: inspiration to Family Friendly I hope that happens soon. But http://www.familyfriendlygam- Gaming. there are other projects dragging ing.com/comments.html, or - Laura out for months so I have no idea. send an email to: SoundOff@ We could definitely consider familyfriendlygaming.com. Mail {Paul}: Laura, a live stream of that instead. It us comments at: might be a bit short though. Family Friendly Gaming Thank you for your amazing 7910 Autumn Creek Drive words of encouragement. Thank Mario is an interesting topic. Cordova, TN 38018

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Family Friendly Gaming Page 12 Page 13 Family Friendly Gaming his finger. 7 When they kept on that God does not condone Stop Sinning questioning him, he straightened sin. God commands us to leave up and said to them, “Let any lifestyles of sin. Not to be proud one of you who is without sin be of them. Not to celebrate them. Some people have tried to warp the first to throw a stone at her.” Instead God commands us to the Holy Bible by being very 8 Again he stooped down and leave it. Anyone who claims selective about what they will wrote on the ground. we cannot say anything about talk about. Take the story of the someone in sin missed the adulterous woman for example. 9 At this, those who heard began biggest point of that historical There are people that try to use to go away one at a time, the account. If we want to be like that to say we can’t judge any- older ones first, until only Jesus Christ we need to tell people to one and should let everyone sin was left, with the woman still leave their sinful lifestyles. Not as much and as often as they standing there. 10 Jesus straight- to try and redefine the Holy please. People saying that are ened up and asked her, “Woman, Bible, or pat them on the back missing a very important piece where are they? Has no one for their sinful choices. Instead of information. condemned you?” command them to leave it. 11 “No one, sir,” she said. John 8:1-11 but Jesus went to “Then neither do I condemn God Bless, the Mount of Olives. you,” Jesus declared. “Go now Paul Bury and leave your life of sin.” 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the What sticks out to you about people gathered around him, and that passage? Is it the grace he sat down to teach them. 3 The PRAYER Jesus showed the woman? Is teachers of the law and the Phar- it how he reminded accusers isees brought in a woman caught Jesus, of their sins? Was it how Jesus in adultery. They made her stand I know that I am a sin- avoided yet another man made before the group 4 and said to ner and need Your forgiveness. trap made by humans who Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was Nothing I can do of my own thought they could trap God caught in the act of adultery. 5 In power will give me true joy. I the Son? What about the last the Law Moses commanded us to believe that You died for my sins. verse of that passage? Which stone such women. Now what do I want to turn from my enslave- is where that story ends by the you say?” 6 They were using this ment to sins, and repent of them. way. question as a trap, in order to I now invite You to come into have a basis for accusing him. my heart and life. I want to trust Jesus gave the woman a com- and follow You as my personal mand. Jesus gave the woman a But Jesus bent down and started Lord and Savior. I welcome the directive. If we learn anything to write on the ground with transforming power of the Holy from this story we need to learn Spirit. Amen.

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CONTENTS action to save the abandoned Head. You must use the air tanks scattered around the world to keep Head in- flated and uncover the true connection behind the stolen heart and the technology that litters your dystopian world. Wrap your head around unique mechanics and experience brave exciting gameplay, all while collecting sweet upgrades!

“We are incredibly happy to become a part of the HandyGames family. Their devotion to games and the people who play them has been clear from the start and we’re confident that HandyGames are the right people to help us share Airhead with the world.” Story Page(s) - Jacob Honore (CEO and Producer, Octato)

Airhead Announced 16 - 17 Coffee Crisis Ports to PS4 and Switch 18 Cardaclysm Shards of the Four Announced 18 - 19 Crusader Kings III Gets Release Date 20 - 21 Curved Space Announced 22 - 23 Dive into deep dark caverns, explore ancient structures and survive an industrial dystopia to solve the mystery Total Tank Simulator Releases 22 - 23 of Head’s significance in this world. Experience a beautiful art style while being filled with a sense of respon- sibility and urgency to help your friend. With a heavy focus on puzzle solving, this unusual challenge will require you to use your Head and Body both separately and together.

“I’m very happy to support Octato on this awesome exploration platformer, that will deliver an incredible atmosphere with constant challenges and a very unique companionship between a body and his head.” - Reinhard Döpfer (Producer, HandyGames)

Key Features

Airhead Announced An immersive 2.5D platform experience in a -style world A beautiful art style, embracing bold color and bleak shadow Challenging puzzles must be solved by clever use of Head and Body’s syn- Wallet, keys, phone… Head? If you’ve ever felt like you’ve run out of the house with- ergy out your head on, then this is the game for you. Join your protagonist Body and his Loads of powerful upgrades that open doors to new areas organism friend Head and embark on a journey through a Metroidvania-style world! A personal story of companionship, discovery, and responsibility A myriad of creatures and machines to hinder or help you on your adven- Start your adventure as Body, who witnesses the tragic separation of Head and his air- ture pumping heart by an unknown machine. As the heart is taken away, Body jumps into Airhead will be available 2021 for PC, Xbox, Playstation and Switch.

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Coffee Crisis Ports to PS4 and Switch You are a dark wizard who shouldn’t have tinkered with magic and spells way Four years after its debut on the Sega Gen- too powerful for you. But esis, Coffee Crisis is now available for the you did. And this time PlayStation 4 and with a you messed up really Collector’s Edition of the former version. bad: You’ve unleashed The Four Horsemen of Coffee Crisis is a side-scrolling beat ‘em up the Apocalypse and their centering around a team of baristas, Nick minions upon the World! and Ashley, who are armed with nothing Well done... So hurry, more than their trusty sacks of Black Forge grab your magical cards coffee beans as they face an invasion. and send them all back to After observing Earth for quite some time, their hellish dimension the Smurgelians decide to take Earth’s four before the Apocalypse most precious treasures: fast Wi-Fi, metal destroys everyone and ev- music, adorable cat videos, and amazing erything - and much more coffee. To compound the problem, weaker importantly, before the human beings are being assimilated, leaving old wizard council discov- the heroes with no other option but to fight. ers what you have done...

The title had a successful Kickstarter cam- Collect creature and spell paign in 2016, allowing retro game col- cards throughout your lectors the thrill of having a new game for journey and unleash their their Sega Genesis. With the release of its power if anyone opposes PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions, you! modern console players can enjoy the same high-definition 16-bit graphics retro gamers The game’s world is end- exclusive spell card for free which the play- have been experiencing for years. Combine Cardaclysm Shards of the Four An- lessly generated, there’s ers can redeem in the game to come - but that with a hilarious plot, plenty of body- nounced always something new to explore! only for our Discord friends, and only if they snatched humans and roaming aliens to join the server until end of May! Besides this fight, and mini-games that challenge players Features: plain bribery, players will be able to find tons to keep their intake of caffeine in the green, Embark on an epic journey with the up- of artworks and the newest and closest to the Coffee Crisis is a side-scrolling beat ‘em up coming single player card combat RPG Encounter 5 factions and over 200 cards, source information on the game. They can that oozes with retro style. Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four, developed each with its own unique abilities, art and also chat directly with us and the developers by Headup’s longtime development partner 3D animation and can discuss the perfect deck strategies For retro gamers who want to add an espres- Elder Games. The game will hit ’s Early Equip your hero with over 40 artifacts with the community on the Discord server. so-shot equivalent into their Coffee Crisis Access program this summer, and we are Battle five mythic bosses, each with its experience, a special Collector’s Edition will excited to open the gates to the Dark Realms own unique take on game mechanics About The Game soon be available for the PlayStation 4. This a bit earlier for all interested players with the Explore endlessly generated worlds in dif- edition features a boxed copy of the game, a launch of the official Steam page. ferent biomes Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four is a pro- physical instruction manual, joystick grips, Complete challenges and trade cards in cedurally generated collectible card game an alien pin, a physical soundtrack, and a To make the trip even more worthwhile, the Interdimensional Pub you visit between mixed with action RPG elements! stickers set. we will give out a code for an unique and quests

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Crusader Kings III Gets Release Date Character Focused Gameplay: Every character you play or interact with has their own unique personality. Events and options in the game are largely determined by the type of person you are. Infinite Possibilities: Play as any noble house from Iceland to India, Finland to Central Africa over five The herald rides forth to make the announcement all have awaited. Court and commoners hold their breath in centuries. Interact with wandering guests, stubborn children, devious spymasters and saintly holy men in an anticipation. Jealous rivals, thwarted in their plots, sulk in the shadows, for the glorious day is coming. Cru- elaborate tapestry of medieval life. sader Kings III, the heir to the crown of grand strategy gaming, will take its throne on September 1, 2020. Waging War: Rally your vassals and raise your men-at-arms to besiege enemy castles or put down rebel- lions. Personal prowess on the battlefield can win you great honor, but strategic planning is the path to victory. Now available for pre-order, Crusader Kings III is a medieval grand strategy role-playing game from Paradox Royal Marriages: Spread your dynastic DNA throughout the world, stamping your royal seal on the crests of Development Studio. Guide a royal dynasty through the centuries. Claim new lands through diplomacy and kingdoms and duchies far and wide. Marry for power and raise children to press claims on new lands. marriage, or use your armies to conquer your neighbors or unite a divided realm. When swords and seduction Saints and Sinners: Keep faith with your religious leaders or perform great crimes in the interest of the state. fail, however, spies and poison may still be effective. When the going gets tough, you can always embrace a heresy or craft a new religion more in line with your character’s priorities. Crusader Kings III is the sequel to one of the world’s most beloved strategy games. Rich with new historical Schemes and Skulduggery: Learn the secrets of your courtiers and vassals so you can blackmail them for content and character options, it has never been easier to wrap yourself in the ermine cloaks of power, writing their support. Seduce your way into a superior’s good books, or plot the untimely demise of an unfortunate your own story of castles, knights, crusades, and murder. relative. Events Inspired By History: Experience great holy wars, peasant revolts, cadet branches of dynasties, her- Features of Crusader Kings III include: etics, superstition, castles, knights and wars over inheritance. 3D Character Portraits: Characters age and change appearance as their traits take a toll on their body. The higher the rank, the fancier the clothing.

And much more: Holy Orders, mer- cenaries, pagan and Viking raiders, eas- ily customized rule sets and a beautiful new map to play on.

Crusader Kings III is available for pre-order at major online retailers and the Paradox store for a suggested retail price of $49.99/ £41.99/ €49.99 and will be available to desktop monarchs on September 1, 2020.

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Curved Space Announced boss monsters from beyond. Factsheet:

Only By Midnight are excited to announce Players look- 2D twin-stick style shooter action that their debut game - Curved Space - is ing for a more wrapped around gravity-defying warped 3D headed to Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlaySta- arcade-styled arenas. tion 4 and this Fall. It is a dizzying challenge can High-energy synthwave soundtrack fea- modern take on the classic arcade shooter dive into Sur- turing artists Scandroid, Fury Weekend & set across a surreal universe of space-bend- vival Mode. 3Force. ing arenas. Bullets, beams and bizarre alien Power-ups Master advanced ship systems. Energy energy spiders alike curve and warp around need to be lashes, dash-boosters and Overdrive Mode. the surface of asteroids, space stations and wisely chosen A non-linear Story Mode sends players physics-defying mobius strips. All of this and every down unpredictable timelines to strange accompanied by a pounding ‘80s-inspired ship ability endings. synthwave soundtrack courtesy of FiXT. mastered in Stylish comic-style cutscenes from Heavy order to hold Metal artist Kyle Charles. In the far future, mankind has taken to off the end- Tons of weird and wonderful alien insects harvesting energy from gigantic spider power from the invaders while trying to hold less, escalating to battle, lasso and leech energy from. monsters from another dimension. Curved together their own rapidly fracturing reality. hordes. For those after bragging rights, there Face massive multi-stage boss battles in Space teaches the player the tricks of this Story choices will take players down unpre- will be a daily seeded challenge run with Story and Survival Mode. hazardous trade through the mind-bending dictable new timelines, and upgrade picks online leaderboards for that authentic arcade Over twenty weapons, from laser cannons Story Mode. Players will blast, lash and leech alter how battles play out against enormous challenge. to magnetic throwing blades.

Total Tank Simulator Releases tanks, soldiers, planes and more! on Steam for £16.49 Players can save 10% with a limited-run Total Tank Simulator is rated PEGI 12. Campaign Mode: Take on the role of a launch discount available for one week only. Total Tank Simulator, the physics-based commander of one of six nations (United WWII battle simulation game from develop- States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, er Noobz from Poland, is now available for Poland, and USSR) through a series of PC on Steam from publisher 505 Games. battles on maps across inspired by pivotal moments in world history. Use funds and Blending strategy and tactical gameplay with research points won in battles to acquire new first-person shooter elements, Total Tank units and build your strength. Simulator is a unique offering with many ways to play and engage across three game Sandbox Mode: Simulate battles on any modes. In each mode, players strategically available map and unleash creativity and place and deploy military forces from a imagination at your own pace. selection of more than 200 units on one of 50 completely destructible maps. Once a battle Shadow Mode: Challenges players to begins, players can watch the physics-based overcome their previously successful de- simulation playout before them. Players who ployments, with each new win resulting in prefer to be in on the front-line action can difficulty as players learn to strategize against also take control over and switch between themselves. individual units on the battlefield in first- person perspective at any time, including Total Tank Simulator will be available today

Family Friendly Gaming Page 22 Page 23 Family Friendly Gaming We Would Play That! REVIEWS

There are all kinds of cool fam- and educational kids video games. Families could rest assured their 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 It is time for that genre to make a kids would be safe playing a video 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 comeback. game like that. It would of course 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 need to come in the respected 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 Some people might argue that physical copy format. Kids loving 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 many of the new video games holding a case asking their parents is no need to degrade the developer, publisher, artists, etc. There is also no need for name calling. happen? have been getting shorter. There for helping playing a video game. We review video games on five separate criteria: graphics, sound, replay/extras, gameplay, and family friendly factor. have been certainly quite a few Of course kids are not the only Review scale can be found here. The editor in chief coordinates reviews to have as much cohesion as possible. We are very video games that have done that. ones that are big supporters of the 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- There has been something miss- The ones that do last longer are physical copy format. tent of the game, using our grading scale (found on the website). ing from the not playable for very long in each Parents, please do not take any of our reviews as gospel. Different people are offended by different things. We work for some years now. Do you know day. You know the kind - play for Too many video game companies hard here at Family Friendly Gaming to discern the good from the bad in the teachings of each different video game. What what that is? It is some good, long, 10-30 minutes and then come feel they would not get a lot of sale may seem harmless to our reviewer(s), could be a big deal to you. We encourage you to spend time with your children and fun, and educational kids video back again the next day to play the with kids video games. They make investigate each video game yourself. Each review is written with you in mind, and we try to mention each problem we find. games. We have some educational same amount of time again. Why? that a self fulfilling prophecy when 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 kids video games. We have some Certain things are holding us back they do not put enough effort into they ignore many of the moral and spiritual factors important to parents all across America, we do our small part to fill that fun kids video games. We even in those kinds of video games. the game. Kids know when you are huge void. We are a small ministry and your prayers are so very important to us. have some good kids video games. not giving them the attention they Questions, suggestions, comments, or got a game you would like for us to review? Then We are seriously missing some Dora the Explorer Journey to the need. Parents understand when please email us at: [email protected]. long kids video games. It feels like Purple Planet is a great example of you are slopping with what you CONTENTS video game developers and video a long, good, and fun kids video create for their kids. More video DVD Score Page PS4 Score Page game publishers are putting less game. There are a few educational game companies need to step up Swamp Thing The Complete Series 46 35 Age of Wonders Planetfall 79 33 effort into kids video games. It was moments in that video game as and do the right thing. Do you The Outer Limits Season Five 60 34 Dreams 60 30 not always that way though. In the Jumanji The Video Game 44 29 well. A long console video game know someone who would play a Genesis Score Page Rugby Challenge 3 89 32 past we had some good, fun, long like that one would be awesome. kids video game? Bulls vs Blazers and the NBA Playoffs 80 36 Super NES Score Page Nintendo Switch Score Page Bulls vs Blazers and the NBA Playoffs 80 36 Jumanji The Video Game 44 29 Luigi’s Mansion 3 63 27 Score Page Leviticus 18:22-25 Rugby Challenge 3 89 32 PC Score Page Age of Wonders Planetfall 79 33 Xbox One Score Page 22 “‘Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detest- Jumanji The Video Game 44 29 Age of Wonders Planetfall 79 33 Rugby Challenge 3 89 32 Jumanji The Video Game 44 29 able. Rugby Challenge 3 89 32 23 “‘Do not have sexual relations with an animal and defile yourself with it. A woman Playstation Score Page must not present herself to an animal to have sexual relations with it; that is a perver- Tempest X3 63 37 sion. PS3 Score Page 24 “‘Do not defile yourselves in any of these ways, because this is how the nations that I Rugby Challenge 3 89 32 am going to drive out before you became defiled. 25 Even the land was defiled; so I pun- ished it for its sin, and the land vomited out its inhabitants.

Family Friendly Gaming Page 24 Page 25 Family Friendly Gaming RBI Baseball 20 Luigi’s Mansion 3

SCORE: 78 SCORE: 63

Another year strike out. Expect to strike out Have you been watching the used to dispense and another RBI a lot in RBI Baseball 20. Youtube streams I have done of with the ghosts. Baseball video The modes in RBI Luigi’s Mansion 3? If not please Floors in Luigi’s game. RBI Base- Baseball 20 are Exhibition, click here. We have Luigi, a Mansion 3 have ball 20 improves Franchise, Post Season, Home hotel, E. Gadd, kidnapped definite themes upon the past Run Derby, Manage Rosters, friends, and a lot of ghosts in to them. Luigi’s games in a great Controls, Gameplay Options, Luigi’s Mansion 3. We use the Mansion 3 starts many ways. It and Settings & Extras. Assisted Poltergust G-00 to suck up the pretty lame that still has room Fielding is helpful at times, and ghosts. We also have plenty way but gets bet- to grow. Even not so on others. NPC char- of money to find and items to ter as the game though MLB Baseball 20. We have modern acters will dive for the ball on spend it on. There are multiple progresses. can walk over spikes, through The Show 20 took some steps controls or the classic controls. what should have been hits. rooms in each of the floors. I value Luigi’s Mansion metal grates and more. He can- back it is still a better baseball Modern is tricky to learn un- Small ball is almost gone as Some bosses in Luigi’s Mansion 3 at twenty to twenty-five dol- not handle water though. At experience than RBI Baseball less you want to fully charge we must rely on home runs. In 3 are more challenging than lars brand new. I am glad I had times we must use both Luigi 20. That gap is narrowing as and wait. I found it impossible fact most of my runs were on others. Most give visual clues. enough money to purchase and Guigi to progress in Luigi’s RBI Baseball continues to get to half charge ever. Fielders will home runs. Luigi’s Mansion 3 has this game. Luigi’s Mansion 3 Mansion 3. There are all kinds better. sometimes throw to the wrong Noah and I had a fun a really strange after life belief is dark and creepy at times. of different collectibles and The parks and atmo- bag which will put a runner on Twitch stream of RBI Base- set in it. There are all kinds of Luigi’s Mansion 3 can scare secrets within Luigi’s Mansion sphere of RBI Baseball 20 feels base. We must anticipate the ball 20. The computer is hard things and people that can be players which makes me ques- 3. like a baseball game. Maybe ball with our swings. So we are in RBI Baseball 20 even on possessed in Luigi’s Mansion 3. tion the six and older rating by I do not like how cow- a minor league park in many late, and then the ball goes into the easiest setting. Collision A flashlight, special light, and the less then reliable ESRB. I ardly Luigi is. I am not a fan aspects. The lack of entrance the dirt on a change up for a detection is questionable in vacuum cleaner like device is believe an E10+ rating would of the after life system Nin- music, and other crowd inter- RBI Baseball 20. better suit the tendo is proselytizing in Luigi’s activity hurts RBI Baseball 20. Characters five content within Mansion 3. There are some The game play in RBI Base- feet away were Luigi’s Mansion exploration moments within ball 20 still lags greatly. More somehow tagged 3. Luigi’s Mansion 3. There are on that later. RBI Baseball 20 out. I like the Guigi is a goo some neat ways the ghosts will looks better and it sounds bet- pitching camera. clone of Luigi combat the flashlight pulse in ter. There are some frame rate I hope next year used to prog- Luigi’s Mansion 3 too. We can drops on the Nintendo Switch. improves in the ress past certain play Story, Scream Park, and We can play 162, 52, gameplay. parts in Luigi’s ScareScaper in Luigi’s Mansion or 81 game seasons in RBI - Paul Mansion 3. He 3. - Paul

System: Nintendo Switch/PS4/ Graphics: 85% System: Nintendo Switch Graphics: 58% Xbox One Sound: 76% Publisher: Nintendo Sound: 65% Publisher: MLB Advanced Media Developer: Next Level Games Developers: MLB Advanced Replay/Extras: 86% Replay/Extras: 75% Gameplay: 63% Rating: ‘E’ – Everyone SIX and Gameplay: 56% Media OLDER ONLY {Comic Mischief, Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and Family Friendly Factor: 82% Family Friendly Factor: 60% OLDER ONLY Mild Cartoon Violence}

Family Friendly Gaming Page 26 Page 27 Family Friendly Gaming ADVERTISEMENT Jumanji The Video Game

SCORE: 44

On the back of the case of Ju- same content was manji The Video Game it says: reused (like the “A Game For Those Who Seek last statue in each To Find... A Way To Leave traps area). The Their World Behind.” That slo- characters make gan is the coolest thing about the same funny the entire package of Jumanji comments over The Video Game. I am thank- and over again. ful Family Friendly Gaming It does get old purchased a copy of this game pretty fast. on the Xbox One. Did you The issues Game. Families will literally catch Paul’s Twitch streams of families can have with Jumanji spend more time watching the this game? The Video Game are violence, movie than playing the game. Those Twitch streams lack of attire, enticement to Why is the game two and a half show the entire content of Ju- lust, magic, and more. We go times the movie in terms of manji The Video Game in un- through little maze areas col- cost? The graphics are not very der two hours. Outright Games lecting four statues, trap areas, inspired, the level design is is known for short games but and then we must charge an lazy, and the repetitive nature this is ridiculous. To make obelisk by standing near it of this game is appalling. matters worse we do the same when enemies are attacking us. Multiple family mem- thing in each of the four areas There are plenty of health and bers can breeze through in the same order. Some of the ammo items littered around Jumanji The Video Game. I am the areas for not sure why though. The com- players to pick puter controlled characters will up. Every so often quickly take out the enemies we have to avoid so playing solo and ignoring a large animal the enemies is a viable strat- in Jumanji The egy. I like the Jumanji movies. Video Game. Jumanji The Video Game is I am so disap- nothing like the movies in any pointed with Ju- way, shape or form. manji The Video - WMG

System: PC/PS4/Xbox One/ Graphics: 50% Switch Sound: 55% Publisher: Outright Games Replay/Extras: 25% Developer: Funsolve Gameplay: 30% Rating: ‘T’ for THIRTEEN and Family Friendly Factor: 60% OLDER ONLY{Violence}

Family Friendly Gaming Page 28 Page 29 Family Friendly Gaming Dreams

SCORE: 60

The biggest disappoint- them money to make games ment thus far this year they give away for free. Some- for me is Dreams on thing is really missing from the Playstation 4. I was that equation. so excited to play this Nothing in Dreams game. There was so impressed me. In fact the op- much hype concern- posite happened. I kept finish- ing Dreams on the PS4. ing mini games feeling like that I was so stoked about is it. I value Dreams at five to Dreams that I chose to weird. After collecting enough ten dollars brand new. If you broadcast game play sessions items and tools you can are curious you can watch the on the Family Friendly Gam- make your own mini levels in streams and videos I did of ing Twitch channel. That did Dreams. Dreams. I recommend fami- not last very long because I Dreams is so limited lies with teenagers interested saw how short the games are in that is annoys me. Sony put the in Dreams wait for it to come Dreams. Many of the examples hype of dream anything, play down in price. The only danger given are tiny little mini game everything. There are plenty is the company may shut down like video games that take five of things we cannot make in servers by then and there will to ten minutes to beat. Dreams. If I wanted to create no content available. The issues families my own video games I would Almost every time I will have with Dreams are bad do so and sell them. After the played Dreams on the Play- language, violence, and more. hard work of making your own station 4 it crashed. Dreams Dreams has images of Eastern levels Dreams wants you to is not stable even after the religious symbols. I did not give them away for free. Pay long installation and multiple find examples of Christian or updates. An online Inter- Jewish images though. Why net connection is needed the discrimination there Media to share levels in Dreams. Molecule and Sony Computer Sony tried something Entertainment? There is some with Dreams that is just horrible music and strange not resonating with me graphics in Dreams. Most personally. My advice is to of how I describe Dreams is pass on Dreams. - Paul

System: Playstation 4 Graphics: 50% Publisher: Sony Sound: 60% Developer: Media Molecule Replay/Extras: 70% Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and Gameplay: 50% OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence, Family Friendly Factor: 50% Language} BUY IT NOW RIGHT HERE

Family Friendly Gaming Page 30 Page 31 Family Friendly Gaming Rugby Challenge 3 Age of Wonders Planetfall

SCORE: 89 SCORE: 79

I am so thankful Fam- the same ers helped me understand what Age of Wonders Planetfall has some great ily Friendly Gaming time. The was going on quite often. I did sat in my pile for some time voice acting in had enough money to online not understand why Noah’s because I did not have time for it. The battles purchase Rugby Chal- matches score did not count, but the it. I like this kind of strategy are turn based, lenge 3 on the Xbox can go up announcer explained it. Then turn based video games where and there is One. We purchased a to eight the replay showed it so it we are building up a civiliza- plenty of cover copy of Rugby Chal- players. helped me learn more about tion on an alien planet. They to use for your lenge 3 from Austra- The Rugby. Tackles in Rugby Chal- require quite a time effort to troops. lia. I do not think the United only thing I know about Rugby lenge 3 are very respectful. I play and learn though. Age of The States received a version of this I have learned from video would not even consider them Wonders Planetfall does some issues families game. Thankfully the Austra- games. Rugby Challenge 3 violent content. More of wrap- cool things better than Civili- will have with ent troops. The more teams we lian version works. I really like spiced things up for me in ping someone up and bringing zation and has some areas for Age of Wonders Planetfall are have to fight for us the better. Rugby Challenge 3. Did you terms of throwing the ball in them to the ground in the least improvement. long loading screens, violence, Learning about the Star Union catch the live stream Noah and bounds. In other Rugby video violent way possible. The modes in Age blood, bad language, entice- was interesting in Age of Won- I did of Rugby Challenge 3? If games I have played that is a I hope there are more of Wonders Planetfall are ment to lust, lack of attire, sex- ders Planetfall. I am thankful you missed it please click here gimme. Not in Rugby Chal- games in this franchise in the Tutorial, Scenario, Cam- ual content, and more. Expect Family Friendly Gaming had right away. lenge 3. I could lose the ball on future. I am so happy that paign, Load Game, Online a lot of similarities between the money to purchase a copy Rugby Challenge 3 those throw ins. Rugby Chal- Rugby Challenge 3 came in Multiplayer, Commander Age of Wonders Planetfall and of Age of Wonders Planetfall impressed me immediately lenge 3 makes scoring really the much sought after and Customization,Options, and the Civilization franchise. We on the PS4. visually. The audio in Rugby challenging. Do not expect to extremely respected physi- Credits. Age of Wonders research things, set policy, and If you are into slow and Challenge 3 is pretty good as score early and often in Rugby cal copy format. Winning in Planetfall looks nice, and it more. This will guide your methodical games where you well. We can play Rugby Chal- Challenge 3. The computer Rugby Challenge 3 can be space colony plan your moves, and build up lenge 3 in sevens or fifteens. players will try to stop you more fun that losing. There as we deal with your armies then Age of Won- The modes in Rugby Challenge from getting the ball in there. are over eleven competitions unruly locals. ders Planetfall might be for 3 are Single Match, Train- The fans look nice and in Rugby Challenge 3. I knew Building you. Age of Wonders Planetfall ing, Be A Pro, Competitions, I enjoyed very little about them troops to rein- is rated for those thirteen and Career Mode, Play Online, the com- before playing Rugby force the ones older only. This is not a game Fanub, Customize, Help & mentary Challenge 3. In my you lose are for the kids. I hope this fran- Options. Rugby Challenge 3 in Rugby humble opinion Rugby very important. chise continues in the future. It feels like Rugby and is a blast Challenge Challenge 3 is worth the Armies are a needs to add a casual mode in to play. Four family members 3. The price of admission. combination of my opinion. - Paul can enjoy Rugby Challenge 3 at announc- - Paul multiple differ-

System: PC/PS3/PS4/Xbox 360/ Graphics: 95% System: PC/Xbox One/PS4(tested) Graphics: 78% Xbox One(tested) Sound: 85% Publisher: Paradox Interactive Sound: 77% Publisher: Tru Blu Entertainment Developer: Triumph Studios Replay/Extras: 90% Rating: ‘T’ – THIRTEEN and OLD- Replay/Extras: 90% Developer: Wicked Witch Soft- Gameplay: 85% Gameplay: 78% ware ER ONLY {Blood, Fantasy Violence, Family Friendly Factor: 90% Mild Language, Suggestive Themes} Family Friendly Factor: 72% Rating: ‘G’ - GENERAL

Family Friendly Gaming Page 32 Page 33 Family Friendly Gaming The Outer Limits Swamp Thing The Season Five Complete Series

SCORE: 60 SCORE: 46

I can’t recall if I to clone Limits Season Five. I find some interesting televi- The Complete Se- purchased The Jesus. They The Outer Limits sion shows on Blu-ray and ries has blood, gore, Outer Limits attempt to Season Five has a very inter- DVD on clearance at a variety bad language, fear, Season Five or it redefine esting redefinition attempt on of different stores. Swamp suffering, murder, was given to me Jesus as a Jack the Ripper. Suicide is used Thing The Complete Series is death, sex outside of as a gift. Either man with multiple times I The Outer one such example. I am very marriage, supports way I am thank- some anom- Limits Season Five to solve thankful I was blessed enough sexual deviancy, and ful to be blessed aly that gave problems. I personally disagree to have the money to purchase more. Swamp Thing enough to be him powers. with that. I do not want enter- this show on DVD. I expected The Complete Series able to own this It is tainment encouraging troubled Swamp Thing The Complete includes possession, science fiction interest- people to kill themselves by Series to be horrible since it magic, tarot cards as was expecting. show. I am also thankful I had ing to see where The Outer trying to make it look noble only lasted one season. Only truth, and bringing the dead Human life is shown enough time to watch The Limits Season Five got things and honorable. The Outer to find out in my research that back to life. The 489 minutes of as very cheap in Swamp Thing Outer Limits Season Five on wrong. Some of the lessons in Limits Season Five has a very a mis-communication about this show is not for children. The Complete Series. Many DVD. The intro is well known The Outer Limits Season Five interesting time loop story that how much financial rebate the The main bad guy characters die in Swamp Thing and I have connected with at times still apply today. Be had me question their science. studio would receive between is dumping mutagen in the The Complete Series in very other people by saying: “Please careful how much you rely on The final episode is politicians in the state this swamp so the plant life will gruesome ways. The bad guys stand by.” I must be intellectu- technology for example. We another one of those recaps show was shot was the reason. grow faster and give him more are more vicious in Swamp ally honest about the issues continue to have that debate in where a lot of video from past Swamp Thing The land to develop. A scientist Thing The Complete Series that continue in this show. our culture. How social do we shows is used. I guess that is Complete Series is creepy, Alec Holland dies among than I would normally expect. The Outer Limits Sea- need to be? How important is becoming a tradition in this dark, and very much in the this soup of swamp factors. The good characters walk a bit son Five is very controversial, it to help one another? What show. Obviously I think that is horror genre. Swamp Thing He becomes Swamp Thing. on the dark side themselves. and highly divisive on certain makes a bad tradition. This SPOILER ALERT! There are plenty of threads topics. Aspects of The Outer us who show was discontin- Swamp Thing is actu- left open when Swamp Thing Limits Season Five that will we are? ued long ago so they ally a plant that thinks The Complete Series com- offend families are anti-God, Slavery will not be correct- he is a man, and has pletes. Elon Musk is fantastic anti-Christian, violence, blood, of an ing anything anytime Alec’s consciousness. I in Swamp Thing The Complete gore, sex outside of marriage, alien soon. Drug addiction expected major envi- Series. I am pleased this show aliens, worshiping false gods, race is is also glorified in The ronmentalism beliefs ended after one season. I hope anti-conservatives, bad lan- a part Outer Limits Season in Swamp Thing The future shows will be less con- guage, evolution, and more. of The Five. Complete Series. It troversial, divisive, and offen- In one episode a church tries Outer - Paul was way lighter than I sive. - Paul

System: DVD Graphics: 49% System: DVD Graphics: 40% Publisher: MGM Sound: 56% Publisher: Warner Bros Sound: 50% Developer: Alliance Films Replay/Extras: 73% Developer: DC Comics Replay: 45% Rating: ‘14’ for FOURTEEN Gameplay: 82% Rating: ‘NR’ for Not Rated Gameplay: 55% and OLDER ONLY Family Friendly Factor: 40% Family Friendly Factor: 40%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 34 Page 35 Family Friendly Gaming Bulls vs Blazers and Tempest X3 the NBA Playoffs

SCORE: 80 SCORE: 63

I am so thankful I Playoffs. vs Blazers and the NBA Play- Tempest X3 is one of those shot. My had enough mon- There are offs. I love playing basketball original Playstation games that guy went ey to purchase some cool video games that include the has some good going for it and around Bulls vs Blazers shots from Seattle Supersonics. Bulls vs some things that could have the struc- and the NBA Play- the star Blazers and the NBA Playoffs been better. We play Tem- ture and offs on the Super players in includes them to my personal pest X3 in Tempest, Tempest usually NES. We had a Bulls vs pleasure. Duel, or Traditional. There are tagged the blast streaming Blazers and Bulls vs Blazers and the ninety-nine levels in Tempest enemies this game. Did you the NBA NBA Playoffs can teach you X3. The graphics can get wild coming up miss it? Then click Playoffs. perseverance. Things may not in some of them too. the pipe- here right now. Those cool be going your way. Stick with it Did you enjoy the line. It was Teen Gamer and shots are and you can make a come back gameplay video I did of Tem- not perfect different shapes. The power I had an epic game that was so called Marquee Shots. I en- and win at the end. Bulls vs pest X3 on the original Playsta- since I did eventually lose. ups were generally helpful in much fun. We love publishing joyed seeing some of them as I Blazers and the NBA Playoffs tion? If you missed it please go The controls in Tem- Tempest X3 as well. I loved content like that for all ya’ll. played through Bulls vs Blazers gives players multiple oppor- here immediately. This game pest X3 are touchy. I had all collecting them after shooting Bulls vs Blazers and the and the NBA Playoffs. I love tunities to do well. I could not from 1996 is shown quite well. kinds of issues properly tar- enemies. NBA Playoffs includes multiple being able to adjust the times believe some shots were missed I also learned a strategy in geting before I figured out an The issues families can options for those interested of quarters, and more in Bulls at certain times while playing how to play Tempest X3 on insane strategy (mentioned have with Tempest X3 is the in playing the game different Bulls vs Blazers and the the original Playstation. I held in the previous paragraph) to violent content. We are blow- ways. Bulls vs Blazers and the NBA Playoffs. I stuck the D-pad on direction and survive. There are different ing away something. I am not NBA Playoffs looks good for with it to get the wins. shapes and sure what they are. I am also its era, and sounds okay for its I would love to see structures not sure why we are blowing era. At times Bulls vs Blazers some companies come in Tempest them away. Two family mem- and the NBA Playoffs felt really up with this style of X3. That is bers can play Tempest X3 on silent. Which is something basketball video game something the original Playstation at the that happened in that genera- again. There should be that makes same time. If you can handle tion of sports video games. The room for retro titles like Tempest the controls then you might players look nice and so do the Bulls vs Blazers and the X3 inter- enjoy Tempest X3. This is not courts. NBA Playoffs in the near esting to a game I plan on going back to All twenty-seven teams future. What do you me person- anytime soon unless I am be- from that time are included in think? ally. I loved ing paid to play it. Bulls vs Blazers and the NBA - Paul seeing the - Paul

System: Genesis/Super Graphics: 80% System: Playstation Graphics: 70% NES(tested) Sound: 80% Publisher: Interplay Sound: 70% Publisher: Electronic Arts Replay: 80% Developer: High Voltage Soft- Replay/Extras: 60% Developer: Electronic Arts Gameplay: 80% ware Gameplay: 50% Rating: ‘NR’ – Not Rated Family Friendly Factor: 80% Rating: ‘K-A’ for Kids to Adults Family Friendly Factor: 65%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 36 Page 37 Family Friendly Gaming PGA Tour 2K21 SPORTS

System: PS4/Xbox One/PC/ Switch/Stadia Publisher: 2K Sports Developer: HB Studios Rating: ‘RP’- Rating Pending Release Date: August 21, 2020

Family Friendly Gaming Page 38 Page 39 Family Friendly Gaming PGA Tour 2K21 SPORTS Continued

System: PS4/Xbox One/PC/ Switch/Stadia Publisher: 2K Sports Developer: HB Studios Rating: ‘RP’- Rating Pending Release Date: August 21, 2020

Family Friendly Gaming Page 40 Page 41 Family Friendly Gaming DEVELOPING GAMES

CONTENTS

Product Name Page(s)

Rival Stars Horse Racing Desktop Edition 43 - 51 Mr Driller DrillLand 52 - 57 DreamWorks Trollhunters Defenders of Arcadia 58 - 63 Mail Mole 64 - 67

Family Friendly Gaming Page 42 Page 43 Family Friendly Gaming Rival Stars Horse Racing Desktop Edition DEVELOPING GAMES

System: Personal Computer Publisher: PikPok Developer: PikPok Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated Release Date: June 24, 2020

Family Friendly Gaming Page 44 Page 45 Family Friendly Gaming Rival Stars Horse Racing Desktop Edition DEVELOPING GAMES

System: Personal Computer Publisher: PikPok Developer: PikPok Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated Release Date: June 24, 2020

Family Friendly Gaming Page 46 Page 47 Family Friendly Gaming Rival Stars Horse Racing Desktop Edition DEVELOPING GAMES

System: Personal Computer Publisher: PikPok Developer: PikPok Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated Release Date: June 24, 2020

Family Friendly Gaming Page 48 Page 49 Family Friendly Gaming Rival Stars Horse Racing Desktop Edition DEVELOPING GAMES

System: Personal Computer Publisher: PikPok Developer: PikPok Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated Release Date: June 24, 2020

Family Friendly Gaming Page 50 Page 51 Family Friendly Gaming Mr Driller DrillLand DEVELOPING GAMES

System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Bandai Namco Ent. Developer: Bandai Namco Ent. Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: June 25, 2020

Family Friendly Gaming Page 52 Page 53 Family Friendly Gaming Mr Driller DrillLand DEVELOPING GAMES

System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Bandai Namco Ent. Developer: Bandai Namco Ent. Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: June 25, 2020

Family Friendly Gaming Page 54 Page 55 Family Friendly Gaming Mr Driller DrillLand DEVELOPING GAMES

System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Bandai Namco Ent. Developer: Bandai Namco Ent. Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: June 25, 2020

Family Friendly Gaming Page 56 Page 57 Family Friendly Gaming DreamWorks Trollhunters Defenders of Arcadia DEVELOPING GAMES

System: Switch/PC/PS4/Xbox One Publisher: Outright Games Developer: Wayforward Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: September 25, 2020

Family Friendly Gaming Page 58 Page 59 Family Friendly Gaming DreamWorks Trollhunters Defenders of Arcadia DEVELOPING GAMES

System: Switch/PC/PS4/Xbox One Publisher: Outright Games Developer: Wayforward Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: September 25, 2020

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System: Switch/PC/PS4/Xbox One Publisher: Outright Games Developer: Wayforward Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: September 25, 2020

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System: Personal Computer Publisher: Undercoders Developer: Talpa Games Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pend- ing Release Date: Summer 2020

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System: Personal Computer Publisher: Undercoders Developer: Talpa Games Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pend- ing Release Date: Summer 2020

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Cooking Simulator 69 - 75 Dread Nautical 76 - 83

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Forever Entertain- ment Developer: Forever Entertain- ment Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY Release Date: Out Now

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Forever Entertain- ment Developer: Forever Entertain- ment Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY Release Date: Out Now

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Forever Entertain- ment Developer: Forever Entertain- ment Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY Release Date: Out Now

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC/PS4/ Xbox One Publisher: Developer: Zen Studios Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence} Release Date: Out Now

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC/PS4/ Xbox One Publisher: Zen Studios Developer: Zen Studios Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence} Release Date: Out Now

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC/PS4/ Xbox One Publisher: Zen Studios Developer: Zen Studios Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence} Release Date: Out Now

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC/PS4/ Xbox One Publisher: Zen Studios Developer: Zen Studios Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence} Release Date: Out Now

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Product Name Page(s)

Paper Mario The Origami King 85 - 93 Anno 1800 94 - 97 Banner of the Maid 98 - 101 Down the Rabbit Hole 102 - 103

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Rating: ‘E’ -Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Mild Cartoon Violence} Release Date: July 17, 2020

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Rating: ‘E’ -Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Mild Cartoon Violence} Release Date: July 17, 2020

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Rating: ‘E’ -Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Mild Cartoon Violence} Release Date: July 17, 2020

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Rating: ‘E’ -Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Mild Cartoon Violence} Release Date: July 17, 2020

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System: Personal Computer Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Blue Byte Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated Release Date: Out Now

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System: Personal Computer Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Blue Byte Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated Release Date: Out Now

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System: Personal Computer Publisher: CE-Asia Developer: Azure Flame Studio Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated Release Date: Out Now

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System: Personal Computer Publisher: CE-Asia Developer: Azure Flame Studio Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated Release Date: Out Now

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System: PS4 VR/PC VR Publisher: Cortopia Studios Developer: Cortopia Studios Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Mild Fan- tasy Violence, Use of Tobacco} Release Date: Out Now

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