ISSUE #166 May 2021 May CONTENTS 2021 166

The VOICE of the FAMILY in GAMING TM

Legend of Mana, Miitopia, Trine 4, Knockout City, and more this issue.

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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 - 108

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have the room for that. Once we get some We work hard on keeping our advertisers Continuous Improvement debt paid off we will be looking at that. This Planning for the Future happy. We stick to our guns in terms of our one may be five to ten years from now. guidelines and topics we do not allow. If we Something we embraced sixteen years ago was continuous How often do you plan for the future? Do you ever con- allowed casinos and gambling we would have improvement. Back then that phrase was not being used. sider where you want to go and what you want to do in Other projects are ones we had looked at and a lot more ad revenue. We do not feel right Instead we talked about taking and making baby steps to the future? Do you then consider what you must do to get talked about before pulling the trigger. The about advertising those business due to the make things better as often as we could based on finances there? I will give you an example. I want to do some more recent background art work screen layout damage it has done to so many families. We and time. There are always projects to work on. There are FFG Arts n Crafts videos. I need ideas on what to make. I that was released on our streaming channels stay true to the faith, ethics, and morals. We always things we want to do to make Family Friendly Gam- need materials to make the products. Ya’ll are also able to is the perfect example. We found a wonder- also continue to be obedient to God. Neither ing even better. It never stops and it never ends. I take life purchase those craft items from Family Friendly Gaming if ful gentleman to work with at Fiverr and he Paul or myself would have chosen this min- one day at a time. Some days it is one hour at a time. Most you do not have the time and materials. I need to practice provided exactly what we wanted. We plan istry work. We reach so many people, and of our projects take multiple days to complete. We have making the product to make sure it works as I expect it to. on doing that again in nine months to a year. pray God uses us to reach even more. We are some projects that take months, and others have taken Over the years I learned me a few things about what does Pick a different color and tweak the design. making this world better one day at a time, years. We are constantly looking at what we can do to and does not work. Some materials work great until the We still have a ton of work to do. one person at a time. make things better. We never sit on our laurels. We never item is in a situation where it is exposed to too much sun- think we are perfect and have it all down. Instead we look light for example. Other materials might be too cheap. Still God bless, God bless, at where we were and see how far we have come. Then we other materials break too easily. There is a lot to consider Paul Bury Yolanda Bury look at where we would like to be. How do we get there? when making these kinds of products. The biggest thing is What are the steps needed to progress to the next level? to keep your mind open to the changes God places in front Who else has gotten there before? How did they do it? Can of you. This goes for life as well. we implement the same strategy? Does that strategy need to be tweaked? By now you should have seen the FFG Live Haul for March of 2021. You know we have invested in additional mi- Some of our plans for the future will happen this year. crophone products. Family Friendly Gaming is not stop- Some will happen in the year after. Lord willing we are still ping there. We are constantly looking at what needs to be around and the Earth is still here there are plans we have improved. Paul and I discuss these things quite often. He for ten years from now. When we are talking about some- also sound boards all kinds of different ideas by me. I love thing that far out we know it may get altered drastically or hearing and seeing how some new piece of equipment never be needed. As finances come in we are able to esca- works great, lasts a long time, and provides us new features late many of our plans. There are things that we planned and functionality we never had before. The microphone for way down the pike and then finances came in and equipment did just that. they were now getting done. Other times something happens that will increase the priority of something. Take for We see a need in the future for a dedicated studio room. example the microphone arm that partially broke recently. We also realize that a two story town home will not be that That increased the priority, and now we are awaiting the great for people with knee injuries. So we are planning for arrival of our online purchases. We did not just replace that the future. We are looking at options while using financial one microphone arm. We are trying different equipment blessings to diminish any and all debt we have. That pro- out. Maybe they will work maybe they will not work. Time vides us more options in the future. We have not moved in will tell. Another great example was when the video upload over a decade. I am not fond of the prospect, but complete- laptop was having lockup and crashing issues. We quickly ly understand the need. purchased a replacement that is working much better and faster. Less time uploading videos gives us time to do other We continue to grow Family Friendly Gaming. We keep things in other areas. We want to have a dedicated stream- adding to our advertiser and sponsor family. We are con- ing and video recording room. Our current house does not stantly finding new people and companies to work with.

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Family Friendly Gaming (FFG) was created in March of the year of our Lord 2005 as the first ever Christian video game magazine. The goal of Family Friendly Gaming is to report on video games from the family view point. Family Friendly Gaming takes a fair and bal- anced approach to all news, previews, reviews, interviews, features, and other Colossians: 9781935915010 | 1 Peter: 9780976054870 | 2 Peter: 9780976054887 | Phillipians: 9781935915010 | James: 9780976054863 articles found within. The secular video 1 Timothy: 9780976054825 | 2 Timothy: 9780976054894 | Interactive Parables: 9780976054801 | Interactive Parables Spanish: 9780976054818 game media reports mainly on the most morally bankrupt games and call those games good. The major secular media Interactive Bible Series for Windows by GraceWorks Interactive reports on the bad side of video games mainly. Most other Christian media outlets claim video games turn the player into a zombie, or they completely wor- ship video games. Family Friendly Gam- ing reports the good, and bad side effects alog features 1 to video games. It is the belief of the s cat 500 Thi + owners that readers are smart enough to ailable Homesc 0 av hool come to their conclusions without those 0 tit in the media handing opinions to them. DVD-ROMs contain PowerPoint Bible stories, 3 - 5 on 90 les each disk. The PowerPoints contain stunning lifelike of . Those of us at Family Friendly Gaming still graphics. Not cartoons, but computer generated photorealistic imagery. Their purpose is to provide a believe by giving you the facts, you can great backdrop while the teacher articulates the story, decide for yourself. There are plenty of re- there is no audio, but a lesson outline is provided for the teacher along with Bible references. Each story also has ally good video games on the market that a printable PDF activity sheet and a coloring page. teach wonderful lessons. Both inside the 14 DVD ROM titles Christian video game market, and from $10.99 each Easter 1 EAN 5060209840680 non-Christian video game developers. Easter 2 EAN 5060209840697 Christmas EAN 5060209840673 The comics are a further resource. Children Family Friendly Gaming seeks out these Failure and Redemption EAN 5060209840741 love to read them and learn Bible stories. Fifty Days EAN 5060209840703 video games to bring them to your atten- Jesus Saves EAN 5060209840666 6 COMIC titles John Baptist EAN 5060209840734 tion. Since it is unknown before playing Miracles of Jesus 1 EAN 5060209840635 $1.50 (issues 1-4) $2.99 (issues 5,7) Miracles of Jesus 2 EAN 5060209840710 Issue 1 Jonah ISBN 9781904064947 For a complete listing, a game how family friendly it is; it is Obedience EAN 5060209840642 Issue 2 Samaritan ISBN 9781907731006 Parables of Jesus 1 EAN 5060209840758 Issue 3 Adam & Eve ISBN 9781907731013 visit our reference only website possible that this magazine will preview Parables of Jesus 2 EAN 5060209840765 Issue 4 Christmas ISBN 9781907731068 Power and Glory EAN 5060209840727 Issue 5 Easter ISBN 9781907731075 a game, and then the review will expose Issue 7 Titanic ISBN 9780957152304 Women of God EAN 5060209840659 problems previously unknown. Fam- ily Friendly Gaming promises to always ask the question: “how God feels about Products can be ordered from your certain video games.” God’s opinion on local Homeschool Retailer. the matter is more important than any mere mortal. Which is why the rest of the industry does not influence FFG.

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The Sound Off section is where you guys to be. You helped We believe if people actually that is how they behave. We pray about Family Friendly Gaming. perspective we bring to the video you the reader/emailer is heard. me think about things I never see the facts for themselves they that they will turn from their They are guilty of doing what game industry. We are trying What you have to say is put in considered before. You exposed will realize the truth. You are evil ways and be honest, genuine they are complaining about. to bring balance back to a very this section for all the readers to me to concepts I never thought a classic example of that. Fam- and real in the future instead of imbalanced industry. Haters that see. Of course certain content is about. I started to understand ily Friendly Gaming has a big spreading their hate and lies. I also noticed something very like the gross imbalance don’t edited for appropriateness issues. the different jokes and referenc- umbrella that fits a lot of differ- interesting on that site you refer- want to embrace change. Do This is a family friendly maga- es. I find it ironic that site that ent kinds of people under it. We On the topic of being an expert. enced. They complain about the not worry because we learned zine, and certain content is just hates on Family Friendly Gam- are welcoming to all while we Somehow we are expected to look of our constantly improv- one important thing from the not proper. We hope you enjoy ing complains you guys don’t continue to obey God. be an expert on every single ing website. BTW we use Adobe political left - keep moving with this section as much as we do. do the research and don’t deep franchise we come across while InDesign to make this magazine your mission. Don’t stop, don’t Keep an eye out for your com- dive into franchises. This is ex- I have heard of that site before. doing this work part time. We and e-magazine not Word. Nor get distracted. Keep moving on. ments appearing in these very actly what they did with Family They have no journalistic integ- put in quite a bit of time re- do we have an ugly looking That is exactly what we do here pages. You have our attention, so Friendly Gaming. I also noticed rity, professionalism or honor. searching franchises we are not Wordpress created site. There at Family Friendly Gaming. We SOUND OFF! Family Friendly Gaming keeps They have sent spies to ask ex- familiar with. We have covered was some greedy person in PR have already rolled out some doing things to improve, where- tremely biased questions without thousands of franchises over the and Marketing that wanted us exciting improvements in 2021, as that other site looks ugly and identifying themselves. A true sixteen plus years we have pub- to pay him money to redesign and plan even more. is not getting any better ever. journalist identifies themselves lished content daily for Family our website. His design example Saw the Light and their organization before Friendly Gaming. It is not realis- looked horrible, and had very I thought you guys were moral asking any questions. Their am- tic to have that kind of a expec- little content. It hid its flaws Amazing

I need to share my story with guardians because that site told bush journalism attempts during tation. Even bloated organiza- with huge pictures that took too Your Videos Are Amazing And I you. I am a recovering hard- me to think that. I realized after streams, snf on Discord have tions like IGN do not have the long to scroll through. I suspect Love Your Content Keep Up The core hater gamer. I found this looking at the evidence myself proven we are right about how time or money to have experts in that rejected business proposal Good Work site - {edited out for legal rea- that they are the ones being hateful they are. It’s funny they every single franchise. Also isn’t as well as insults of his pride -Kevin sons} that has a page on Family moral guardians. You guys give say we have a Christian persecu- it nice to have someone exposed and joy created website is con- Friendly Gaming and why you an opinion and let readers de- tion complex, and that is exactly to a franchise for the first time? nected to the hatred of Family {Paul}: Kevin, guys are bad. They label you fun- cide on products for themselves. how they treat us. No one has Maybe that franchise gets a new Friendly Gaming on that web- damentalist and cherry picked I used to be a hardcore hater. officially come from that site fan. Have you heard of every- site. It would not surprise me to Thank you so much for your old reviews to complain about. I Now I see things in a totally dif- and wanted to clear the air, or go thing about every single fran- find out that hater is/was behind kind words of encouragement. laughed at the angry hate filled ferent light. Thank you for being on the record. They cherry pick chise? Have the people at that that site. Have they come clean We continue to try to improve fundamentalists. Then I actually you. Thank you for bringing something here and there, and website? I think those answers on their motivations? Have they and get better with the resources went your website and watched some much needed diversity to twist it like a pretzel to fit their speak volumes. As you pointed come clean on their biases? We we have available to us. We some of your streams. I found the video game industry. extremely biased, closed minded you, they don’t know everything are open and up front about the recently purchased some cool no hate. I found no anger. In fact - Jay narrative. I found you and your family to Look there be welcoming, funny, and very {Paul}: Jay, are obviously talented streamers. The more I closed mind- dug into Family Friendly Gam- Thank you so much for your ed bigots out ing the more complex I found kind words of encouragement. there and

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new microphone gear that we think will help us in a variety of our live streams and videos. We plan on investing in some better cameras in 2021 as well.

Sony Sucks

Your article on how Sony has treated Family Friendly Gaming so badly shocked me. I contacted Sony about it two weeks ago and no response from them at all. I will never buy a Sony product brand new ever again. I will only buy used copies of their products to make sure Sony gets none of my money ever again. I standing together? this and from a business stance can’t believe they are treating a it makes no logical sense. We brother in Christ this way. They God bless you and yours, continue to pray they will turn must think they can be hateful to - Marcus from their evil ways. men of God and somehow there won’t be any consequences. That {Paul}: Marcus, Would you like to be heard in we gamers will just buy what- Family Friendly Gaming? Want ever they put on the market. No Preach it brother!! Your fire and to Sound Off on something in more! The only way I will pur- passion is contagious. It warms video games, the website, the chase any Sony product brand our hearts to hear your words, magazine, etc? Log on to the in- new again is if they apologize actions, and deeds on this topic. ternet and go to our Comments to Family Friendly Gaming and We continue to cover companies page: advertise their family friendly like Sony that completely dis- http://www.familyfriendlygam- games with you guys. The rest of criminate against us and act to- ing.com/comments.html, or the gaming media should stand tally unprofessional to us. With- send an email to: SoundOff@. up for Family Friendly Gaming. out press site access we can’t give familyfriendlygaming.com. Mail They could be treated that way them as much coverage as we us comments at: next for some tweet, off hand would have. That is their choice Family Friendly Gaming remark, or article. Are they that to limit how many people they 7910 Autumn Creek Drive clueless? Don’t they comprehend reach. They are losing sales from Cordova, TN 38018

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There has been a lot of history made here at Family Friendly Gaming. Let us take a look at some of the Family Friendly Gaming decided to do some fun little historic quizzes. Anyone who is not a busi- historic front covers to a few of the issues in our long and storied history. ness partner, advertiser, PR contact, or works for Family Friendly Gaming can answer these questions. Email answers to [email protected]. After three months the person with the most right answers will be logged in a future issue.

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Family Friendly Gaming Page 12 Page 13 Family Friendly Gaming you marry for life you are What do you focus Woe to You Part going to be with that person on in your life? Are you 2 for many years. What char- spending all your time and acteristics in a mate are most money to look a certain way? important to you? Is it lying, Do you waste time acting I am continuing on the woes cheating, and deceiving? Or righteous only to be hate- since there are more to go is it honestly, loyalty, faith- ful and ugly when no one is over. These are great lessons fulness, and service? watching? You choose how for us with wonderful con- You probably heard to behave. You can be loving tent we can learn from and it is wrong to judge a book and serving or you can be by. Matthew 23:25-26 “Woe by its cover. Have you ever demanding and controlling. to you, teachers of the law and thought about that before? Those that do good deeds Pharisees, you hypocrites! You What does that really mean? with the right heart are re- clean the outside of the cup Matthew 23:27-28 “Woe to warded for it. and dish, but inside they are you, teachers of the law and full of greed and self-indul- Pharisees, you hypocrites! You God Bless, gence. 26 Blind Pharisee! First are like whitewashed tombs, Paul Bury clean the inside of the cup which look beautiful on the and dish, and then the outside outside but on the inside are also will be clean.” What do full of the bones of the dead you notice most about that and everything unclean. 28 PRAYER passage? This woe reminds In the same way, on the out- me of all those people who side you appear to people as Jesus, obsess about how someone righteous but on the inside I know that I am a sin- looks and could care less you are full of hypocrisy and ner and need Your forgiveness. about how they act. There wickedness.” This continues Nothing I can do of my own are people with horrible moon from the last woe. This power will give me true joy. I tives and that is more impor- reminds me of all those woke believe that You died for my sins. tant than how someone looks supremactist’s who are in I want to turn from my enslave- ment to sins, and repent of them. on the outside. I dated some glass houses throwing rocks I now invite You to come into at everyone else. There are amazingly beautiful women my heart and life. I want to trust on the outside. On the inside plenty of people in this world and follow You as my personal they were ugly beyond belief. that put on a facade about Lord and Savior. I welcome the That is why those relation- who they really are. God transforming power of the Holy ships went nowhere. When knows the truth. Spirit. Amen.

Family Friendly Gaming Page 14 Page 15 Family Friendly Gaming In The NEWS CONTENTS In Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition, players can tackle hilarious missions and defeat epic bosses to collect medals and unlock dangerously superb outfits. In addition, players will have access to 23 fully customizable characters, including a Team Play class for each faction, and all cosmetic items ever released - all available as Story Page(s) in-game unlockables, without any premium store or Plants vs. Zombies Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition on Switch 16 - 17 Capcom Arcade Stadium Launches 18 Vintage & World’s Fair Bundle Now Available 19 Kill It With Fire Releases 20 Final Fantasy VII Remake Art and Visual Reference Hardcover Book Announced 20 - 21 currency. Players can play of- Stellaris Nemesis Releases 21 - 22 fline, party with up to three Planet Zoo Southeast Asia Animal Pack Releases 22 - 23 friends or dive into some 8v8 PGA TOUR 2K21’s New Divot Derby 23 multiplayer - vanquishing opponents, blasting gnome bombs, and bouncing on pink ooze using motion controls for aiming, with a full range of settings to customize to players’ preference.

Plants vs. Zombies Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition on Switch “We are excited to bring everyone’s favorite Plants vs. Zombies™ characters to Nintendo Switch for the first time, giving players the ability to play in their homes or on the go, however they choose,” said Melvin Teo, Pro- Ready the juice cannons and prepare for battle! PopCap Vancouver, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ducer at PopCap Vancouver. “The Switch’s motion controls allow us to try a fresh new take on Neighborville, EA), today announced that its zaniest shooter is on Nintendo Switch™ now with the Plants vs. Zombies: Battle and with its docked and portable play, we have the ability to bring the game and its characters to life in ways For Neighborville™Complete Edition. Introducing new players to Neighborville, a suburban region where the that weren’t possible before.” clash between flora and undead is always flourishing, Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition will give players the opportunity to unlock all characters and content from the PlayStation, Xbox and Co-developed with QLOC S.A.,Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition is now available PC Standard Editions, as well as post-launch content, directly through offline or online play. on the Nintendo Switch for $39.99 and is the first game developed on the Frostbite™ engine to be released on the platform.

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Capcom Arcade Stadium Launches Nintendo Switch, Capcom Arcade Stadium Vintage & World’s Fair Bundle Now stages on which a barbershop quartet sings will also be coming to the PlayStation®4 Available tunes, to a sophisticated trapeze playground computer entertainment system, Xbox One, for professional tumblers to swing and twirl, and Steam. More information regarding players won’t be short of ways to add some Capcom revealed that all 32 arcade classics Frontier Developments plc launched the these platforms will be revealed at a later pizazz to their parks. included in Capcom Arcade Stadium are Vintage & World’s Fair Bundle for Planet date. now available for digital download from Coaster: Console Edition, bringing time- With the World’s Fair Pack players can pay Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch™. less charm and international flair to players To celebrate the resurrection of the legend- homage to the sights and sounds of China, The electrifying thrill of an arcade comes everywhere. Following the success of Planet ary Capcom series, the original Ghosts USA, France, Morocco, Italy, Germany, to Nintendo Switch with Capcom Arcade Coaster: Console Edition which launched ‘n Goblins will be available for free as an Japan, UK, Mexico, and Spain as they take Stadium, which offers three different packs in November 2020, the Vintage & World’s add-on game for Capcom Arcade Stadium guests on a whistle-stop tour of some of of 10 games that each highlight a different Fair Bundle is the latest, and largest DLC to prior to the February 25 release of Ghosts ‘n the planet’s most iconic destinations. Each era of Capcom arcade goodness. The collec- date. With a grand total of ten new rides - Goblins Resurrection. After that release, the country has its own theme offering up tion also includes the free-to-download 1943 comprised of four coasters and six flat rides Ghosts ‘n Goblins add-on game will be avail- unique shops, restaurants and scenery op- – The Battle of Midway – and the separate – over 250 new blueprints, and more than able for individual purchase or as part of the tions. From cultural props and giant food add-on title, Ghosts ‘n Goblins. Retro fans 900 shops, facilities, buildings, and scenery, all-in Capcom Arcade Stadium pack. signs, to brand new wall set styles based on can select specific packs or purchase an there’s an abundance of new items for play- the new country themes complete with shop all-in-one option containing the 32 games ers to explore. Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection will intro- panels, doors and roof pieces, players have together. duce local co-op to the Ghosts ‘n Goblins everything they need to build the ultimate The Vintage Pack allows players to step back universe for the first time ever. Friends and international entertainment park. The three individual packs in Capcom Ar- in time and discover the delights of yester- family members can now join forces with cade Stadium are available for MSRP $14.99 year, with a beautiful selection of content Arthur on his quest to overcome evil as one There’s also three new rides to discover, each, and offer access to ‘80s classics like BI- themed around turn-of-the-century amuse- of three supporting characters: Barry, who Jixxer & Interceptor are a duelling duo of ONIC COMMANDO and STRIDER, or ‘90s ment parks. Joining the already fantastic creates barriers for protection; Kerry, who launched coasters. Guests hop on their very favorites like SUPER STREET FIGHTER array of coasters are Zephyrus, a high-speed, carries Arthur through danger; and Archie, own motorcycle and speed down a track II TURBO. The Ghosts ‘n Goblins add-on wooden coaster with a tarnished charm, and who creates bridges to cross. that whips and winds around itself, giving game will be available for MSRP $1.99. Play- Aces Sky, which lets guests ‘pilot’ retro bi- the impression of a high-speed bike chase. ers can also planes down a large wooden pipe as gravity Polarity offers guests a new way to travel opt for the and momentum work their magic. In addi- with its rapid transport system which uses all-in pack tion to the two brand new coasters there’s magnetic forces to propel the coaster train containing also five fabulous flat rides for guests to around the park. all 32 games, enjoy. There’s Round The World, combining including all the gentle and spinning motions of a Ferris Everything in the Vintage & World’s Fair three packs wheel; Loop Da Loop, a twin cabin invert- Bundle is fully compatible with the Frontier of 10, the ing swinger from the 1930s; Test Flight, an Workshop. This online sharing hub is built free 1943 – inverting plane ride which the guests can from the ground up for console, letting play- The Battle of control; Hurricane, twisting and turning ers publish their creations for others across Midway –, action as a fairground staple; and Centrum, the world to download - so long as they have and the add- a classic carnival ride which spins at high the relevant DLC. The Vintage and World’s on Ghosts speeds at a thrilling 50 degrees. Fair Bundle is out now for Planet Coaster: ‘n Goblins, Console Edition on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox for MSRP Aside from rides and coasters, the Vintage One, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 for a $39.99. In Pack is brimming with a whole new range suggested retail price of $14.99. The packs addition to of Victorian inspired scenery, decorative are also available for purchase individually releasing on trimmings and architecture. From art deco for a suggested retail price of $9.99.

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Kill It With Fire Releases FINAL FANTASY VII RE- MAKE is now available for the PlayStation®4 console. The FI- Kill It With Fire is now available on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Google Play! NAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Demo is available to download The first-person action game is all about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage. Arachnid hunters will now. FINAL FANTASY VII need to take out these creepy crawly critter by squashing, shooting, exploding, burning and bombing their REMAKE INTERGRADE, way through suburbia on their quest to defeat this most terrifying and elusive nemesis. the enhanced and expanded version of the FINAL FAN- About Kill It With Fire: TASY VII REMAKE, was recently announced and The spider is a mankind’s most ancient and deadly nemesis. As a licensed Kill It With Fire exterminator, it’s launches worldwide on June time to fight back! Gather your arsenal and pursue the eight-legged menace on a journey across time and 10, 2021 for the PlayStation®5 suburbia. console. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE To defeat spiders you must exploit their one weakness: FIRE. Or bullets. Or explosions, throwing stars, gettin’ is available to pre-order now smushed by stuff... pretty much anything, really. But that doesn’t mean it’ll be easy – first you’ve gotta find the from local and online retailers, spiders. Use state-of-the-art arachnid tracking technology to pinpoint your quarry’s location among hundreds and digitally as a Standard or of potential hiding spots - then, torch everything and smash the spider with a frying pan after it runs out. It’s Digital Deluxe Edition at the the only way to be sure. PlayStation®Store.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Art and Visual Reference Hardcover Book Announced Stellaris Nemesis Releases

SQUARE ENIX® announced two new titles to be published by the company’s Square Enix Manga & Books Paradox Interactive an- imprints, FINAL FANTASY® VII REMAKE: Material Ultimania and My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Char- nounced that Nemesis, the acter Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World!, volume 1. The books will be available for purchase in newest expansion for Stellaris December 2021 across all major book sale channels as well as from the SQUARE ENIX Store. where players can become the crisis or rally the galaxy FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE: Material Ultimania, releasing December 7, 2021 for $39.99, features the against it, is available across incredible artwork and visual references from the development of the universally acclaimed FINAL FANTASY the galaxy right now. With VII REMAKE, which has sold more than 5 million copies since its release in April 2020 and was lauded as one Nemesis, players will deter- of the best games of 2020. Perfect for new players and long-time fans of the title, the large-format hardcover mine the fate of a destabilizing book offers a ton of content and a plethora of rich four-color art printed on heavy stock. galaxy. There are many paths to power, and players can either embrace order and unity as a Galactic Custodian to combat endgame crises My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World!, volume 1 - or choose chaos with the Menace option to BECOME the endgame crisis, savoring the silence of a galaxy will be available for purchase on December 14, 2021 for $10.99 with subsequent volumes releasing bimonthly. where theirs is the only voice that matters. Long story short: Nemesis gives fans the most powerful tools ever It is the manga adaptation of the popular otherworldly web novel series My Isekai Life, which will receive a available in Stellaris. forthcoming anime adaptation in Japan. Each manga volume will also include an exciting bonus story set in the same captivating world! Stellaris: Nemesis Expansion | Story Pt. 2 | Available April 15th | Wishlist Now For those who just can’t wait to take control of the universe (or destroy it).

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order. When the crisis is defeated one may PGA TOUR 2K21’s New Divot Derby Divot Derby is available now*** via a free Whether one chooses to take power through choose to relinquish their powers...or keep update for owners of PGA TOUR 2K21.**** diplomacy or subterfuge, or snuff out the them, and form a new Galactic Imperium. stars one by one as they affect their most Espionage: Knowledge is power; use new 2K and HB Studios announced Divot Derby, *Up to 16 players on Nintendo Switch. maniacal laugh, players can expect more tools to spy on enemies (or friends). Deploy a new multiplayer game mode for PGA control than they ever thought possible with Envoys to lead covert Operations and coun- TOUR® 2K21. Up to 20 players* compete **60FPS available for Xbox One, PS4, PC/ new features: terintelligence behind enemy borders. Lies in a slick, shoot-out style competition with Steam and Stadia. and deceit will throw your enemies off your single-elimination knockouts. Time is of the Become the Crisis: Become the fire that scent while you learn their deepest secrets. essence and the pressure is on, as players ***Coming soon for Nintendo Switch. spreads across the galaxy, threatening its As Infiltration Level grows players will fight to the finish on every hole. very existence. As an empire becomes more unlock new operations, such as Sabotage ***PGA TOUR 2K21 required to play con- and more menacing, it will unlock powerful Starbase, Acquire Assets or Steal Tech. Turn The concept is deceptively simple: the en- tent. bonuses to finish a hopeless galactic stale- allies against each other through the use of tire group tees off simultaneously, send- mate on your own terms. If the rest of the smear campaigns and by instigating diplo- ing multicolored ball flight trails streaking galaxy can’t stop it in time, players can un- matic incidents. Play it right, and they’ll be through the air. From there, the chaos dials leash enough power to end all of existence! none the wiser: what enemies don’t know up as participants race to land on the green Galactic Custodian: It’s up to gamers to will hurt them. and sink the putt, all in beautiful 60FPS**. campaign for the Galactic Community to de- New Ship Set: Nemesis includes new ships The first golfer to make it to the ninth and clare them a Custodian, granting emergency inspired by some of the most imposing final hole wins! Players who get knocked out powers to combat the Crisis. Use these ex- empires in science fiction. Whether you’re early can watch the rest of the competition in traordinary abilities to bring the galaxy back taking control of the galaxy or wiping it out, Spectator Mode. from the edge of destruction and restore you’ll look as powerful as you feel.

Planet Zoo Southeast Asia Animal Sulawesi Babirusa and Giant Malaysian Leaf players will need to dedicate plenty of off- a real leaf being blown by the wind. Pack Releases Insect join the impressive list of existing ground room for their climbing craze. habitat and exhibit animals. Offering the In addition, there’s also a brand new timed most new animals of any Planet Zoo pack to Then there’s the imitable Proboscis Mon- scenario based in Perak, Malaysia. Here date, budding zookeepers can test their skills key. Planet Zoo’s first swimming primate, it players will take charge of a struggling zoo Frontier Developments plc announced even as they hand craft a stunning array of habi- splashes through water with bespoke pad- set in a tropical rainforest biome and attempt more animal magic is heading to Planet Zoo tats to keep their newest arrivals healthy and dling animations not shared by any other to reverse its fortunes by placing facilities, with the Southeast Asia Animal Pack. It is happy. animal. Proboscis monkeys are highly so- scenery, and flora with Planet Zoo’s signature now on Steam for a suggested retail price ciable, and players must keep them in groups piece-by-piece construction and landscaping of $9.99, this brand new, animal-focused The Clouded Leopard is one of the spectacu- to ensure optimal welfare. They also have tools. expansion brings a menagerie of much-re- lar new inclusions, a medium-sized arboreal a strong need for a variety of enrichment quested creatures to players everywhere. cat residing in forests and grassland. Secre- items, favoring moveable toys and foraging Planet Zoo: Southeast Asia Animal Pack

tive and solitary, players will have the oppor- feeders. launches alongside a free update that brings Hailing from the breathtaking Southeast tunity to help protect and raise this vulner- a range of extras and improvements to the Asia region, the Clouded Leopard, Sun Bear, able species. Guests will be enthralled as they try to spot game. This includes multiple zoo entrances, Proboscis a glimpse of the Giant Malaysian Leaf In- video billboards, fresh scenario rewards, cus- Monkey, Another fan favorite is the honey-loving Sun sect, the only exhibit animal in this pack. tomizable water color and volume, and the Binturong, Bear. Naturally docile, it’s not classed as a This remarkable creature is a pro at evad- ability to save franchise zoos as sandboxes. Malayan predator, and can happily coexist with other ing predators, having evolved to resemble a There’s also a timed scenario called Bernie’s Tapir, species. Sun bears love swimming and forag- leaf, even mimicking the appearance of bite First Steps in which players expand an early Ussuri ing before lazing away in their hammocks. marks. When this piece of sentient shrub- version of Goodwin House into a thriving Dhole, While requiring relatively low land space, bery moves, it rocks back and forth just like country park. North

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There are all kinds of cool fam- that? Can you see ideas beyond the Would you play a video game like 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 puzzle genre? that? Can you see ideas beyond the 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 sports genre? 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 Another cool and related idea 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 would be sports video games What about strategy video games 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 where each and every single player where instead of one player man- is no need to degrade the developer, publisher, artists, etc. There is also no need for name calling. happen? is a real person. Could you imag- aging everything we have multiple We review video games on five separate criteria: graphics, sound, replay/extras, gameplay, and family friendly factor. ine a basketball video game with players managing the defense of Review scale can be found here. The editor in chief coordinates reviews to have as much cohesion as possible. We are very ten people playing different posi- the castle and/or town. Each player 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- The resurgence of two player tions having to work together for must work together to time the tent of the game, using our grading scale (found on the website). cooperative games have made us the success of the game? What defenses just right or the walls Parents, please do not take any of our reviews as gospel. Different people are offended by different things. We work wonder about four player coop- about twenty-two people working comes falling down. Communica- hard here at Family Friendly Gaming to discern the good from the bad in the teachings of each different video game. What erative games. Wouldn’t those together on a football field? The tion would be key in a video game may seem harmless to our reviewer(s), could be a big deal to you. We encourage you to spend time with your children and be cool? Four family members rise of multiplayer video games like that. Players would need to investigate each video game yourself. Each review is written with you in mind, and we try to mention each problem we find. working together in a video game that can house up to one hundred work together on the same de- 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 toward the same goal? Each family people show this could be done fense strategy that would work and they ignore many of the moral and spiritual factors important to parents all across America, we do our small part to fill that member could have a different easily. It might be hard for some be able to adapt as the attacking huge void. We are a small ministry and your prayers are so very important to us. role in a video game that is needed people to stay on the gameplay players probe their defenses. This Questions, suggestions, comments, or got a game you would like for us to review? Then and very helpful for the end result. or stay within their role. Imagine could work really well and draw please email us at: [email protected]. Families could communicate in an offensive lineman that forgets people together more than ever CONTENTS the same room or across the Inter- to pull or goes the wrong direc- before. Cooperative video games DVD Score Page RBI Baseball 21 81 33 net with ideas on how to solve the tion and leaves a massive hole for really need to expand and grow in Star Trek Voyager Season Six 49 34 puzzles knowing the different skills the defensive players to exploit. the future. Family Friendly Gam- Stargirl The Complete First Season 65 35 Xbox One Score Page each of the family members have. Elite Dangerous 60 30 Video games like these could really ing hopes that see this happen very Game Gear Score Page Lego Harry Potter Collection 62 27 Would you play a video game like teach what team work is all about. soon. NBA JAM 68 37 NHL 21 72 32 Project Cars 3 79 29 Nintendo Switch Score Page RBI Baseball 21 81 33 Animal Fun for Toddlers and Kids 70 36 Lego Harry Potter Collection 62 27 Xbox Series X Score Page Titus 3:9-11 L.O.L. Surprise! Remix We Rule the World 63 26 RBI Baseball 21 81 33 RBI Baseball 21 81 33 9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments PC Score Page and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and Elite Dangerous 60 30 Project Cars 3 79 29 useless. 10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a RBI Baseball 21 81 33 second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. 11 You PS4 Score Page may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self- Elite Dangerous 60 30 Lego Harry Potter Collection 62 27 condemned. NHL 21 72 32 Project Cars 3 79 29

Family Friendly Gaming Page 24 Page 25 Family Friendly Gaming L.O.L. Surprise! Remix Lego Harry Potter We Rule the World Collection

SCORE: 63 SCORE: 62

Hopefully you caught the Surprise! Remix I am extremely thankful Family is a good Twitch stream I did of L.O.L. We Rule the Friendly Gaming purchased thing because Surprise! Remix We Rule the World is not a copy of Lego Harry Potter these two World, or watched the video that good look- Collection on the Nintendo video games on one of our video sites before ing. The music Switch. Lego Harry Potter Col- could show this issue was released online. is okay. I had to lection can also be purchased their age. L.O.L. Surprise! Remix We turn it off in the on the Playstation 4 and Xbox Thankfully Rule the World is a disappoint- stream because One. This package comes with Lego Harry ment on so many levels. I am of potential two games. The two games Potter Collec- not even sure where to begin. copyright issues. within Lego Harry Potter Col- tion is sell- I ran into graphical The mini games characters or places. All kids lection are Lego Harry Potter ing for some glitches, the game crashing, are laughable at best. The help Years 1-4 and Lego Harry Pot- decent prices the other things is a character do in L.O.L. Surprise! Remix can control their pet. That pet and the game leaving the within this Nintendo Switch We Rule the World is to take ter Years 5-7. The home con- as I write this review. I found player stuck in L.O.L. Surprise! game is to delete your profile. sole versions of those games are Lego Harry Potter Collection is needed in certain areas to pictures, fetch items, and play unlock the path to progress in Remix We Rule the World. I I guess the game developer mini games. We can earn or both included in this package. I from $14.99 to $28.92. Which was told to help someone. I does not want us to play their really wish the same thing was is good for two older video the level. purchase surprises which are The issues families can went and talked to every single game anymore when it crashes, just furniture for the home. It done for the handheld versions games. character and no one would breaks, or leaves the player of video games. The typical Lego video have with Lego Harry Potter gets old really fast having to Collection are magic, and vio- do anything but say help that stuck. replay these boring mini games Lego Harry Potter Col- game formula can be found in person. I never found out who When I first started lection has been remastered to Lego Harry Potter Collection. lence. There are scary moments to earn enough glitter tokens in Lego Harry Potter Collec- they were or where they were. playing L.O.L. Surprise! Remix to get all of the furniture. look and sound better. Which We break things and collect Graphically L.O.L. We Rule the World it had a red studs. We also tion. It is usually also humor- This game is my first ous with the Lego characters arrow showing exposure to this franchise. break things where to go. to build new and different things that are L.O.L. Surprise! Remix We going on in the background. While laughable Rule the World is a wreck up things. We considering it are constantly Hopefully you caught some of from the neck up. It gets stuck my live streams playing Lego tried to have me too often. The only way to swapping walk through magical spells Harry Potter Collection on the resolve the issues is to quit the Nintendo Switch. I got stuck a solid objects, it game and start over. The col- and other worked better things to few times and needed help. I lectible charm in the case is the would like to see more com- than the beacon best thing about this game. progress. An of light over example of pilations like this one in the - Paul future. - Teen Gamer

System: Nintendo Switch Graphics: 60% System: PS4/Xbox One/Nintendo Graphics: 60% Publisher: Nighthawk Interactive Sound: 70% Switch(tested) Sound: 57% Developer: Maestro Interactive Publisher: Warner Bros Interactive Replay/Extras: 60% Developer: TT Games Replay/Extras: 82% Games Gameplay: 50% Gameplay: 62% Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and Family Friendly Factor: 75% OLDER ONLY Family Friendly Factor: 50% OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor}

Family Friendly Gaming Page 26 Page 27 Family Friendly Gaming ADVERTISEMENT Project Cars 3

SCORE: 79

Hopefully you were able to achieve in catch the live stream I did of each race. Project Cars 3 or caught it after Get enough it was transformed into a vid- targets and the eo. Project Cars 3 sat in our get champion race to pile for quite a few months. is unlocked Why? We were not impressed for that sec- with the first two games and tion. In game did not expect much from the currency can third. Thankfully Project Cars also be spent 3 turns this franchise around to unlock the sports lots of cars and lots of in many wonderful ways. championship races. races. I had fun with this great Project Cars 3 has more Project Cars 3 feels looking and sounding video of an arcade feel and less of a very realistic in how it con- game. I enjoyed trying to get sim feel. This is good because trols. There are so many points for taking the perfect all of those massive glitches wonderful assists and difficulty turns and curves in Project and control issues are gone. I settings that Project Cars 3 Cars 3. I was not always sure enjoyed my time with Project is available to families of all why it would not register Cars 3. We start small and skill sets. We can control how though. As far as racing goes eventually get faster and faster smart and how aggressive the Project Cars 3 is pure fun. vehicles. There are targets to AI drivers are in Project Cars I love how we race all 3. Sadly there is over the world in Project Cars no local multi- 3. There are also variations on player in Project tracks within Project Cars 3. Cars 3. There is I hope this franchise contin- an online multi- ues to improve and continue player if you are to be open and available for into that sort of all gamer skill sets. Families thing. I am not should check out Project Cars so I did not even 3. attempt it. - Paul Project Cars 3

System: PC/PS4/Xbox One(tested) Graphics: 83% Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertain- Sound: 77% ment Developer: Slightly Mad Studios Replay/Extras: 82% Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and Gameplay: 79% OLDER ONLY Family Friendly Factor: 75%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 28 Page 29 Family Friendly Gaming Elite Dangerous

SCORE: 60

I am thankful Family Friendly in Elite Dan- Gaming has the Xbox Game gerous feels so Pass so Elite Dangerous could slow to me. We be played for free on the Xbox build up speed One. This space based shooter to go attack a is also on the Personal Com- target. They are puter and Playstation 4. While far away so our we explore in Elite Dangerous weapons do we also trade, mine, transport not do any- characters, bounty-hunt, com- thing even after mit acts of piracy and assas- locking on. the enemy craft do not like to sinate. We can do some really Then they come flying by us let you get close. evil things in Elite Dangerous and it is a pain to try and find I had to create an ac- while trying to earn more them again. Yet they will come count to play Elite Dangerous money and prestige. by and strafe us while we are on the Xbox One. Then agree The controls in Elite trying to find them. to all of their terms with no Dangerous are obnoxious. Elite Dangerous can get legal input or say. Elite Dan- There are a lot of different players a little dizzy and sick gerous looks nice and sounds combinations to remember from all of the rotations. Elite good. I loved looking around and use at a moments notice Dangerous goes from too slow in the cockpit. The forced in Elite Dangerous. The flying to too fast in the blink of an tutorial takes too long. Elite eye. Violence is Dangerous made me miss No the main theme Man’s Sky. in Elite Danger- If you are willing to ous. Scanning dedicate the time to get a PhD objects is im- in this game then you might portant in Elite enjoy it. I don’t like games that Dangerous. force players to become ex- Like everything perts in it just to play it. Elite you must be Dangerous is for hardcore close enough to space gamers only. - WMG do it. Most of

System: PC/PS4/Xbox One(tested) Graphics: 60% Publisher: Frontier Developments Sounds: 70% Developer: Frontier Developments Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and OLDER Replay/Extras: 70% ONLY {Drug Reference, Fantasy Gameplay: 40% Violence} Family Friendly Factor: 60% BUY IT NOW RIGHT HERE

Family Friendly Gaming Page 30 Page 31 Family Friendly Gaming NHL 21 RBI Baseball 21

SCORE: 72 SCORE: 81

Did you catch the Zone, Training and Practice, Viewers of our Twitch streams chise, New Post live stream my dad NHL Threes, Be A Pro Ca- are treated to some amazing Season, Continue and I did of NHL reer, World of Chel, Playoff things. A great example is the Franchise, Con- 21? If you missed Mode, Ones Now, Settings, amazing game Noah and I had tinue Season, it be sure to follow Online Versus, Season Mode, playing RBI Baseball 21. This Manage Rosters, us on Twitch and Hut Rush, Shootout Mode, franchise continues to improve Controls, Game- YouTube and turn and Rosters. There are plenty year after year. RBI Baseball 21 play Options, on those notifica- of things for families to do in is now getting closer to be able and Settings. RBI tions. This hockey NHL 21. to threaten MLB The Show. Baseball 21 is video game is Why does it take near The graphics in RBI Baseball great for families much better than NHL 21. The offensive music the end of a generation of a 21 have taken a major step and casual gam- fielding can help those having I was expecting. NHL 21 was can be turned off for families console for sports games to forward. RBI Baseball 21 looks ers. The difficulty can make issues with that as well. actually fun to play. We did that do not want to be exposed get a decent amount of modes good and it shocks me to say this game very easy to play. RBI Baseball 21 is bump the controls to the NHL to that. The music is an all or again? It happens console gen- that. RBI Baseball 21 gives getting there and starting to 94 since it makes this game nothing proposition. It is all on eration after console genera- RBI Baseball 21 is still players a choice concerning the give MLB The Show some easier to play. or all off. The volume control is tion. Fighting can be a part of coming out for thirty dollars controls. The modern controls competition. In some regards NHL 21 looks good all we get in that region of this NHL 21 if you choose it. That brand new. That is half of what in RBI Baseball 21 allow for RBI Baseball 21 is less about and it plays pretty good. I game. option can be turned off if you MLB The Show video games much better control. If you are the sim and more about let- noticed there is some definite The game play modes want it gone. cost brand new. The modes in not good you can use the older ting everyone have a baseball momentum that happens in in NHL 21 are Play Now, Fran- I am very thankful RBI Baseball 21 are Exhibi- controls that allow you to one experience. RBI Baseball 21 this game. It can be really hard chise Mode, Hockey Ultimate Family Friendly Gaming had tion Match, Home Run Derby, button press pitching. Batting improves numerous things to break against that momen- Team, Tournaments, Creation the money to purchase a copy Online Multiplayer, New Fran- gives us some nice options from last year and is a blast to tum too. Which can be cool, of NHL 21 on the as well. We can play. Noah and I both had fun but also can be lame. Your Playstation 4. I feel bunt, swing for playing RBI Baseball 21. The response depends on whether NHL 21 is worth contact, swing tutorial is handing in learning it helps you or hurts you. I around thirty dol- for power, or do the controls. The offensive mu- wish there was a way to turn lars brand new. a normal swing. sic can be turned off entirely so off the momentum meter in NHL 21 made me RBI Baseball 21 you won’t have to worry about these sports video games. That actually care about is very offensive it. We love being able to avoid would be a real nice option. hockey for the first friendly on the any kinds of copyright issues The announcers help time ever. easier settings by turning the music off. with the excitement levels in - Teen Gamer as well. Assisted - Paul

System: Xbox One/PS4(tested) Graphics: 69% System: Nintendo Switch/PC/ Graphics: 88% Publisher: EA Sports Sound: 76% PS4/Xbox One/Xbox Series X Sound: 77% Developer: EA Canada Replay/Extras: 74% Publisher: MLBAB Replay/Extras: 88% Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN Developer: MLBAB Gameplay: 70% Rating: ‘E’ Everyone SIX and Gameplay: 70% and OLDER ONLY {Mild Vio- Family Friendly Factor: 71% Family Friendly Factor: 80% lence} OLDER ONLY {Mild Lyrics}

Family Friendly Gaming Page 32 Page 33 Family Friendly Gaming Star Trek Voyager Stargirl The Com- Season Six plete First Season

SCORE: 49 SCORE: 65

If you are and the next she needs the sup- I am very thankful I had the The damage she caused watching the port of her weak minded first money to purchase Stargirl The with that one mistake scores of this officer. Complete First Season during shamed her family television show There are few memo- the Christmas season of 2020. greatly. She deals with you might think rable moments in Star Trek I did not even know about this it most of Stargirl The Star Trek Voy- Voyager Season Six. The issues show. I remember these lesser Complete First Season. ager Season Six families will have with Star known characters from some So much of this show is getting better. Trek Voyager Season Six are other DC Animated television happens in the middle It is just less blood, violence, attacks on shows (Justice League Unlim- of the night. Does any- bad than some Christians, ghosts, and more. ited). The JSA is murdered by one ever sleep? Complete First Season is fantastic. I even found a song to of the previ- continues in Star Trek Voyager Star Trek Voyager Season Six the ISA early on in Stargirl The Stargirl The Complete ous seasons. Having charac- explores the rights of holo- Complete First Season. There First Season really promotes purchase after watching a spe- Season Six. At times Captain cific episode. There is humor ters from Star Trek The Next Janeway is motherly, then she grams. I kid you not. The is some comedy about the staff rebelling. Stargirl The Com- Generation guest star multiple rights that holograms should going to someone worthy, and plete First Season dismays me in Stargirl The Complete First disciplines, rewards, and every Season that had us laughing times definitely does help. The so often tries to be the hero. have is covered multiple times not the guy saving him. at its anti-male message. The Rock guest staring also helps. in Star Trek Voyager Season The issues families can Holly Weird pro female mes- out loud. Deceit is dealt with The romantic portions are the in Stargirl The Complete First Star Trek Voyager Season Six is only real believable ones. The Six. have with Stargirl The Com- sage is to be expected. A new very predictable at this point. I suspect Star Trek plete First Season are violence, team of JSA members forms Season. lack of continuity in the writ- I liked Stargirl The There is no main cen- ing is part of what makes this Voyager Season Six was losing blood, lack of attire, entice- in Stargirl The Complete First tral theme in Star Trek Voyager its audience. The connection ment to lust, bad language, Season. They are supposed to Complete First Season more show so cringe worthy. One than I thought I would. In fact Season Six. We hop around moment she can do it alone, to Star Fleet means they are no and more. A teen sends a nude train at one point but that gets from episode to episode just longer alone. That changes the selfie to another one and it gets glossed over really fast. Some- Stargirl The Complete First filling time. The connection to dynamic drasti- shared with the entire school. how they get better without Season is better than all of the Star Fleet shows us this show cally. It really any training. Supergirl seasons put together. is on its way to its conclusion. does signal the One of the heroes in There is less controversial and Borrowing the captain gets end is coming Stargirl The Complete divisive content within Stargirl turned Borg at the end of a and there is one First Season murders The Complete First Season season was completely ex- more season of one of the villains. thankfully. I am curious to see pected. I suspect they brought this show. The Another one spares the where this show will go in the that virus, pathogen, disease, return home is life of the character that future. It took me 567 minutes or whatever it was with them. all that is left. killed their parents. The to watch Stargirl The Complete The weak leadership - Paul music in Stargirl The First Season. - Paul

System: DVD Graphics: 50% System: DVD Graphics: 60% Publisher: Paramount Sound: 60% Publisher: Warner Bros Sound: 65% Developer: CBS Replay: 50% Developer: DC Comics Replay/Extras: 70% Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated Gameplay: 45% Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated Gameplay: 70% Family Friendly Factor: 40% Family Friendly Factor: 60%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 34 Page 35 Family Friendly Gaming Animal Fun for NBA JAM Toddlers and Kids

SCORE: 70 SCORE: 68

I am thankful Family the movements are nice. I just I have never been defeated in Game Gear hurt Friendly Gaming was wish there were some more NBA JAM on the consoles. my hand. I am still given a digital download animations in Animal Fun for I have played hundreds of flexing and rotat- code for Animal Fun Toddlers and Kids. The spe- games. I found the aggressive ing it. Video game for Toddlers and Kids cial effect sounds are decent two on two basketball video related injuries are on the Nintendo Switch. in Animal Fun for Toddlers game is something I was really a real thing when This kids game is a bit and Kids. There are a few that good at. So I was excited to see video game com- on the small side. Plus would annoy me if I heard what NBA JAM was like on the panies design their Animal Fun for Toddlers them one hundred times or Game Gear. NBA JAM on the games poorly. dlers and Kids. That music and Kids is similar to other more. Animal Fun for Toddlers Game Gear is a wreck up from NBA JAM is the does fit the theme of this little products the company has and Kids is only fifty-six megs the neck up. Which is a real perfect example of game. Toddlers can enjoy tap- on the market. I had to do a in terms of memory size. Ani- shame in my opinion. this. ping on the animals to make double take to make sure I was mal Fun for Toddlers and Kids The biggest problem NBA JAM those sounds over and over not reviewing the same game should not tax your memory with NBA JAM is the turbo contains twenty- found the computer is very again. Parents know exactly a second time. They are that that badly. button. It is the start button. It seven teams with coaching tips skilled at stopping the player what I am talking about. I am similar. Parents should super- is not very comfortable to use in the loading screens. Iguana and scoring. It was nothing to so thankful my kids are in the There are five screens vise their kids while playing it while playing. That button Entertainment and Arena En- get ten points behind and feel teenage years now. Although in Animal Fun for Toddlers Animal Fun for Toddlers and is needed to win in this game. tertainment were also connect- like there was no coming back. toddlers are more loving, car- and Kids. We tap the screens Kids. This downloadable only Playing NBA JAM on the ed to the creation of NBA JAM To keep my undefeated streak ing and considerate of their on Animal Fun for Toddlers game is family friendly. My on the Game Gear. I turned the game off before it parents if you know what I and Kids which makes me feel concern is if your child drops NBA JAM looks ended. mean. like Animal Fun for Toddlers the Nintendo Switch and good for a hand I hoped NBA JAM Animal Fun for Tod- and Kids is probably much breaks it. I would hate for a held video game would be awesome and a fun dlers and Kids looks okay, and better on the iOS and Android family to get a broken from this era. NBA experience. Sadly I found my- platforms than the Nintendo system because a young- JAM sounds good self frustrated and aggravated Switch. We tap on the pictures er child is not being for a game from from playing NBA JAM on the and there are little noises and careful enough. Ninten- the past as well. I Game Gear. NBA JAM taught movements. Some animals will do used to be known for just wish it played me to be aggressive and never move from one spot to another sturdy machines. They better. let up. The AI in NBA JAM is spot. have lost that image in I could find no way better than I remember it The nature music is recent years. difficulty settings on the home consoles. subtle in Animal Fun for Tod- - Paul in NBA JAM. I - Paul

Publisher: winterworks Graphics: 60% System: Game Gear Graphics: 75% Developer: winterworks Sounds: 75% Publisher: Acclaim Entertain- Sound: 80% System: Nintendo Switch Replay/Extras: 60% ment Replay/Extras: 70% Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and Gameplay: 70% Developer: Midway Gameplay: 50% OLDER ONLY {Crude Humor} Family Friendly Factor: 85% Rating: ‘NR’ Not Rated Family Friendly Factor: 65%

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC/ Team up and duke it out with rival Crews in Knock- Xbox One/PS4/PS5/Xbox Series out City ™, where EPIC DODGEBALL BATTLES X Publisher: Electronic Arts settle the score in team-based multiplayer matches. Developer: Velan Studios Throw, catch, pass, dodge, and tackle your way to Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: May 21, 2021 dodgeball dominance!

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC/ Xbox One/PS4/PS5/Xbox Series X Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Velan Studios Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: May 21, 2021

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Mario Golf Super Rush 43 - 49 Miitopia 50 - 55 Legend of Mana 56 - 61 The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD 62 - 67

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Tee off in the latest installment of the Mario Golf series, coming to Nintendo Switch this year. In the Mario Golf: Super Rush game, enjoy golfing with familiar Mushroom Kingdom characters through a variety of lush, scenic courses. Mario Golf: Super Rush features several local* System: Nintendo and online** multiplayer modes, including Speed Golf, which finds Publisher: Nintendo players teeing off at the same time and racing to the green. The game Developer: Camelot also features a Story Mode, starring your Mii character as they interact Rating: ‘RP’ Rating Pending with Mushroom Kingdom characters, compete in golf challenges and Release Date: June 25, 2021 earn experience points to power-up stats. You can even use motion controls by holding the Joy-Con controller as a golf club!

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System: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Camelot Rating: ‘RP’ Rating Pending Release Date: June 25, 2021

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System: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Camelot Rating: ‘RP’ Rating Pending Release Date: June 25, 2021

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Embark on a hilarious adventure with friends, family or anyone you choose, to bring down the face-stealing Dark Lord. In Miitopia, a customizable adventure for Nintendo Switch, create and customize Mii characters of anyone you’d like, and cast them in the fantasy adventure of a lifetime. With expanded customization in Miitopia, includ- System: Nintendo Switch ing Wigs and Makeup, you can make your Mii characters look more Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Grezzo fabulous than ever in this game! Also, you can have a horse as an ally. Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pend- When you become closer, it’ll lend a hand – er, hoof – in battle. Which ing Mii characters will you assign as allies … and who will become the evil Release Date: May 21, 2021 Dark Lord?

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Grezzo Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pend- ing Release Date: May 21, 2021

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Grezzo Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pend- ing Release Date: May 21, 2021

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The Mana series, known as Seiken Densetsu in Japan, is a long-running action-RPG series spanning multiple entries for nearly three decades. The series is known for its enchanting characters, story and music, as well as pio- System: PC/PS4/Nintendo neering an action-oriented approach to traditional JRPG Switch Publisher: Square Enix combat. An updated version of Legend of Mana™ is set to Developer: Square Enix release on June 24, 2021, bringing remastered visuals, a Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending rearranged soundtrack, and the “Ring Ring Land’’ mini- Release Date: June 24, 2021 game to the West for the first time.

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System: PC/PS4/Nintendo Switch Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Square Enix Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: June 24, 2021

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System: PC/PS4/Nintendo Switch Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Square Enix Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: June 24, 2021

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Originally released in 2011 for the Wii system, and depicting the earli- est story in the series’ timeline – as well as the creation of the Master Sword itself – The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword game now arrives on Nintendo Switch with smoother and more intuitive controls, in addition to improved framerate and graphics. In this enhanced ver- System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Nintendo sion of the game, running at a smooth 60 frames per second, you can Developer: Nintendo EAD choose to play using motion control with the two Joy-Con control- Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: July 16, 2021 lers in a similar way to the original, or use newly added button-only controls to play the game with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, in handheld mode or using a Nintendo Switch Lite system.

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo EAD Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: July 16, 2021

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo EAD Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: July 16, 2021

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Harvest Moon One World 69 - 75 Project Cars 3 75 - 79 Trine 4 80 - 83

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“Harvest Moon: One World is our largest Harvest Moon game yet,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and System: Nintendo Switch/PS4 CEO of Natsume. “With five different lands inspired Publisher: Natsume Developer: Natsume by real life places, mystical Harvest Wisps, innovative Rating: ‘E’ -Everyone SIX and tools that helps you quickly travel and take your barn OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence} Release Date: Out Now with you, and new rare and exotic animals, this is truly a new world for players to explore.”

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System: Nintendo Switch/PS4 Publisher: Natsume Developer: Natsume Rating: ‘E’ -Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence} Release Date: Out Now

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System: Nintendo Switch/PS4 Publisher: Natsume Developer: Natsume Rating: ‘E’ -Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence} Release Date: Out Now

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Journey from weekend warrior to racing legend & experience the thrill & emotion of authentic racing. System: PC/PS4/Xbox One/ Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertain- Own, upgrade and personalise hundreds of cars, ment customise your driver, tailor every setting & play the Developer: Slightly Mad Studios Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and way you want in OLDER ONLY {Alcohol Reference} Release Date: Out Now YOUR Ultimate Driver Journey.

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System: PC/PS4/Xbox One/ Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertain- ment Developer: Slightly Mad Studios Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Alcohol Reference} Release Date: Out Now

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Trine returns in 2.5D! Explore uniquely designed levels in beautiful 2.5D, from breathtaking ruins to tranquil birch groves. Local and online multiplayer Play with up to 4 players online or in local co-op. Captivating storytelling System: Nintendo Switch/PC/PS4/ Follow the story of a haunted prince as you journey Xbox One through magical fairytale landscapes inhabited by Publisher: Modus Games Developer: Frozenbyte nightmarish foes. Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone TEN Dynamic puzzle-solving and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Vio- lence} Solve environmental puzzles with challenges tailored Release Date: Out Now to the number of players.

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC/PS4/ Xbox One Publisher: Modus Games Developer: Frozenbyte Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Vio- lence} Release Date: Out Now

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Monster Truck Championship 85 - 91 Immortals Fenyx Rising 92 - 97 AGOS A Game of Space 98 - 101 Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond 102 - 105

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In Monster Truck Championship, you take the wheel of one of 16 vehicles and enter five types of event. In these championships, you will compete in 25 stadiums and circuits in various cities across the United States. Taking a System: PS5/Xbox Series X Publisher: Nacon realistic approach to driving rather than an arcade-game Developer: Teyon style, Monster Truck Championship gives players the Rating: ‘E’ for Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY Mild Language, chance to take part in frenzied races and pull off believ- Use of Tobacco} able aerial and ground moves by learning the unique Release Date: Out Now physics of these vehicles.

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System: PS5/Xbox Series X Publisher: Nacon Developer: Teyon Rating: ‘E’ for Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY Mild Language, Use of Tobacco} Release Date: Out Now

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System: PS5/Xbox Series X Publisher: Nacon Developer: Teyon Rating: ‘E’ for Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY Mild Language, Use of Tobacco} Release Date: Out Now

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC/PS4/ Did you know you could use enemies PS5/Stadia/Xbox One/Xbox Series X as cover? Or that Phosphor’s decoy can Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Quebec be used on pressure plates in puzzles? Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and OLD- ER ONLY {Language, Suggestive Check out these awesome gameplay de- Themes,Violence} tails to help make the most of your time Release Date: Out Now playing Immortals Fenyx Rising!

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC/PS4/ PS5/Stadia/Xbox One/Xbox Series X Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Quebec Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and OLD- ER ONLY {Language, Suggestive Themes,Violence} Release Date: Out Now

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Explore space and save humankind in AGOS : A Game of Space. Travel through different star systems, build and pilot space probes, System: PC/PC VR Publisher: Ubisoft collect resources and develop the technologies you need to face the Developer: Ubisoft dangers of space and ultimately save humankind. Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Mild Lan- guage, Violent References} BECOME A SPACE PILOT Release Date: Out Now Experience an innovative realistic physic based gameplay.

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System: PC/PC VR Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Mild Lan- guage, Violent References} Release Date: Out Now

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Embark on an epic quest for treasure in Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond, a pirate platform-adventure game for System: Nintendo Switch/PC the whole family! Publisher: Zordix Publishing Developer: Ravn Studio Rating: ‘E10+’ -Everyone TEN Play as either Pinky or Sunniva, and join the legendary pirate and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence} Captain Sabertooth’s crew on the hunt for a mysterious magic Release Date: Out Now diamond.

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC Publisher: Zordix Publishing Developer: Ravn Studio Rating: ‘E10+’ -Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence} Release Date: Out Now

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“A true blessing to read, spiritually mature, and grow. A must have for every Christian in America!” - Yolanda Paul Bury is the well known, and respected editor at Family Friendly Gam- ing. Before that he was the editor of the fanzine Wyldcard’s WAY. He has been in the video game industry since PONG. His first book Video Game Lies was all about the video game industry. Devotional January is the first in a series of devotional books that come straight from the page of Family Friendly Gaming magazine. His goal is to help fellow believers become closer to God by sharing things he has been shown by the Holy Spirit. By Paul Bury

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