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Editor’s Desk 4 Female Side 5 Comics 7 Sound Off 8 - 10 Look Back 12 Quiz 13 Devotional 14 Helpful Thoughts 15 In The News 16 - 23 We Would Play That! 24 Reviews 25 - 37 Sports 38 - 41 Developing Games 42 - 67 Now Playing 68 - 83 Last Minute Tidbits 84 - 106

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though. Lord willing it will happen at some amounts of coverage. They are having a blast Propaganda future date. Out of Orbit seeing all these video games. Sure many of I am doing my best to keep a positive them are not out until next year. What kind I am writing this column as we are waiting on the Micro- Want to know what I notice most about E3 2019? It knocks attitude when these companies are spreading of Christmas will 2019 be without a lot of soft E3 2019 press conference to begin. The EA Press Con- my hubby, and my two boys completely out of their normal their propaganda. I am not their cheerleader. interesting video games for families? That ference was extremely disappointing. In fact it annoyed orbits. Paul works himself nearly to death helping these I am not paid to make them money. I have reminds me there is still too much of an E3 me deeply. They wasted so much time going over the same companies reach our close to nine million readers. They made them hundreds of millions of dol- focus on the macabre and morbid games. The things multiple times. What is the deal with that? Also the should pay for that hard work. They should pay for what lars in the past and they never once thought E3 focus is too deep on the hardcore haters. level of propaganda was way too high for me. They bragged gives them sales. They should be considerate of the time about us in terms of advertising and sponsor- Families are not being accurately represented over and over again how they were providing for gamers. and money of others. Do they? Nope. These companies ships. Why kill myself to make them even at E3 anymore. No wonder we feel no interest They bragged over and over again how they are listening to claim they listen, but I noticed they do not listen to the wealthier? I prefer to be honest, and genuine. in wasting so much money to fly out to Los the community. I have to take issue with that. We have told things our millions of readers have told them. So it is just I prefer to give you the best thoughts that can Angeles. There is not enough for us to spend them certain things for years and they have not done it. I another in a long line of E3 lies. Someone nicer than me save you the most money. Not make them the our time at that Convention Center until they do not believe they listen. Maybe they listen to hardcore would call it propaganda. I call it what it is - lies. most money. start to become truly inclusive. haters, and people that tell them what they want to hear. The next thing I noticed is many of these compa- My experience is they do not listen. I have told them so at nies are stretching things out. There is a good side to this God bless, God bless, E3 conferences in the past as well. and a bad side to it. The good side is we have more time Paul Bury Yolanda Bury For us here at Family Friendly Gaming E3 is a ton to work on their content. There is less of a massive dump of work. I have been to seven of them live in Los Angeles. on us in terms of content. Companies are insuring their I had to take some years off because I am sick of all the content has a higher chance of being utilized. The bad side propaganda, lies, and fakeness that is there. The industry is it means we have to work longer to cover all of it. There likes to call E3 the SuperBowl of video games. No it is not. are more days that must be reserved to focus on E3. Paul That is just more typical propaganda to help them sell more does not mind that much since he can take time off of his games. That is the real point of any E3 event. They are there day job. to sell more games. They are there for a friendly audience. An interesting theme this E3 is companies are Look at the EA Press conference this year. There were EA claiming to listen. Paul and I both expose that lie rather employees interviewing EA employees, with an audience easily. On top of that they also claim to provide for ev- of EA employees. Not much diversity there EA. Sorry for eryone. I did not notice one Christian video game in any chasing a bit of a rabbit. Back to the issues with E3. The PR of their press conferences. So they are not providing for and Marketing folks are doing and saying whatever it takes Christian gamers. Which means they are not providing for to get themselves press coverage. They will promise the everyone. See how easy it is to expose these screen readers moon as long as they get what they want. Thing is when are promoting a false narrative? Anyone publishing just it comes time to pay the piper - they forget how to use the that content alone is part of the fake news machine. Family reply button. When we try to collect on the promises they Friendly Gaming added content that exposed these com- have Alzheimer’s. We have written about their high level of panies when they tried to spew such evil, vile, and wicked cowardice and lack of honor in the past. Every time I think lies. How often do you challenge what the video game of E3 I remember it. companies tell you? Real genuine journalists would expose The plan is to go back to Los Angeles for another these facts and stand up for the truth. Real true journalists E3 in 2020. I will still see if that is the plan in January of would refuse to accept the lies. Real intelligent journalists 2020. I want to let Peter see it at least once. I want Noah would challenge these companies on their lies. Where are to see it when he gets old enough as well. It is expensive these real true genuine intelligent journalists? and much more difficult to cover it from Los Angeles. I Throughout all the streams, and arguments the keep hoping they move it closer to us at some point in the men in my life have a lot of fun. They are growing the future. That sadly does not seem very likely anytime soon Twitch streaming and Twitter feed with all of this massive

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Family Friendly Gaming (FFG) was cre- ated 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 ing strategy. The only ads I tion (multiple choice and text and then buy it right on the spot Please let me know what you you the reader/emailer is heard. have seen for “Jeopardy” games entry would be possible as well). B. The Jeopardy Brain Bus. I if you so desired. Think about think of my ideas. Have a great What you have to say is put in are during TV broadcasts of would send this bus to the it. Home video game consoles day, and God Bless You. this section for all the readers to “Jeopardy”, which is essentially 2. I would advertise the game to five cities in the United States would probably have never see. Of course certain content is preaching to the choir. Those those who are most likely to en- with the most college gradu- taken off without public video Sincerely, edited for appropriateness issues. ads fail to showcase what makes joy “Jeopardy”, people who have ates: Washington, DC; San Jose, arcades. David This is a family friendly maga- the video/computer game ver- 4-year college degrees or are California; Bridgeport, Con- zine, and certain content is just sion of “Jeopardy” different from planning to earn them. Here’s necticut; San Francisco, Califor- 3. I would keep most of the sec- not proper. We hope you enjoy the TV version. Also, they fail how I would contact them: nia; and Madison, Wisconsin. ondary features secret, such as: {Paul}: David, this section as much as we do. to attract new users because of A. Direct mailing. There is a The outside of the bus would A. Voice cloning for Johnny Keep an eye out for your com- their placement strategy. So, mail marketing company called have a video screen that would Gilbert for player introductions, Thank you so much for your ments appearing in these very here is how I would advertise Amerilist that has a large mail- have a looping video showing along with gesture recognition wonderful ideas. The reason pages. You have our attention, so the “Jeopardy” game I have ing list of high school students, the hundreds or thousands of so players can show off more if companies put advertisements to SOUND OFF! discussed at length in previous a list that can be filtered by GPA categories featured in the game. they wish. products related to one another e-mails: and SAT scores. I would send This would work well in an area B. The ability to change the Jeop- is because they think they will mail advertisements to students with a lot of pedestrian traffic, ardy set, intro style, and music to get more sales from people 1. I would want the advertising with a GPA of 3.66 or higher and such as an outdoor restaurant or fit certain time periods (such as already familiar with the brand. Donation to convey the following mes- a SAT score of 1100 or higher. a bus terminal. You could step the original set and music from Take Jeopardy for example. The sages: Budget constraints may compel into the bus and try out a single 1984). people in charge of marketing A. This “Jeopardy” game will be me to increase the GPA and SAT round of Jeopardy free of charge C. Deep avatar personaliza- think they will get more sales Dear Mr. Bury, distributed on a USB flash drive score thresholds. (with a clear time constraint) tion. I think many people would from people who watch Jeop- that can be attached to a “Jeop- enjoy playing Jeopardy ardy. So you watch Jeopardy, I read you newest article on how ardy” pen. It will run on Win- with synthetically colored then you will buy a game based game advertising could be im- dows, Mac OS, or Linux, and it hair (green, blue, purple) on Jeopardy. Compare that to proved, and I agree with you on will not need to be installed on or while wearing fancier someone who watches hockey reducing hype. The way I see it, your hard drive (it would already clothes such as a military for example. The publisher of the a good way to reduce hype is to be installed on the flash drive for uniform, a tuxedo, or a Jeopardy video game does not advertise as close as possible to all three operating systems). wedding dress. So let’s give think people who watch hockey a product’s launch date, instead B. You will be able to create them those options. are interested in playing a Jeop- of several months in advance. the game of your dreams by ardy video game. Are they right? When Apple Computer released searching through hundreds or 4. Last but not least, I would Are they wrong? the Macintosh on January 24, thousands of categories just like never stop anyone from 1984, they did not start advertis- performing a text search on a uploading screenshots or I love the idea of only advertis- ing it on television until January search engine like Google. In video clips of the game to ing when something is about to 22, 1984. total, the game would have mil- YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, come out. I am sick and tired lions of clues. or any other social network- of companies expecting I will I think a lot of well-made games C. You will be able to answer ing site. publish multiple press releases fail because of a poor advertis- questions using voice recogni- on a game before it comes out.

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I am sick and tired of companies throw- ing a little info here and there on their upcoming products expecting we will have are really low too. The bus idea tion controls of the Wii would the time and financial resources sounds really cool. be a success. The same goes for to give them more coverage. I the Kinect sensor. We believe would love to see advertisements Love being able to change in getting up and gaming. The spread around among media outfits, sets, etc. Definitely love reason the Twitch streams, and outlets. There are plenty of de- the idea to let us stream it on videos on Daily Motion, You- serving websites, streamers, and sites and make money from our tube, Bit.Tube and other sites are Youtubers. videos. done in English is because that is the version we play and that is How would you get the data on the language we speak. people to contact? With all of Just Dance the privacy laws, colleges will not just give that information Would you like to be heard in out. The USB is an interest- Hey, FFG, I want to say your Just Family Friendly Gaming? Want ing idea. I do see your point on Dance videos are useful, be- to Sound Off on something in preaching to the choir. People cause the menus are in English, video games, the website, the who watch other intellectual why are they in English and not magazine, etc? Log on to the in- shows might be interested. Mail foreign? ternet and go to our Comments campaigns can get costly. What -Thomas page: kind of marketing budget would http://www.familyfriendlygam- you have? Skip television com- ing.com/comments.html, or mercials and you would be fine. {Paul}: Thomas, send an email to: SoundOff@ Radio commercials could be familyfriendlygaming.com. Mail cool. Website commercials work Thank you for your words of us comments at: too. We would run Jeopardy ads kindness about our Just Dance Family Friendly Gaming on our website and as a sponsor videos. We are strong believer in 7910 Autumn Creek Drive to our videos/streams. Our rates exercise. We predicted the mo- 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 emailed an Amazon gift card.

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his downfall. He was unfaithful room in this column to touch There are wise decisions we audience is tenuous at best. They games get even more games for Before the Fall to the Lord his God, and entered upon all of the areas we are make in life and there are mis- are not asking the real, true, and their money. We all know that the temple of the Lord to burn taught to avoid pride. Psalm takes. Family Friendly Gaming hard questions. They are not most modern games disappoint. One of the things that seems to incense on the altar of incense. 10:2-4 In his arrogance the wick- wants to share some thoughts looking out for your interests. So you might as well stay a gen- have been lost in our culture is: What happened to comprehend- ed man hunts down the weak, that can be helpful. Maybe this Which saves you more money? eration or two behind and spend “Pride Comes Before The Fall.” ing the mistakes of people in the who are caught in the schemes he will bring more joy into your If you pay for a game every a whole lot less money. Retro Whatever happened to that past? What happened to being devises. life. Maybe it will allow you single month and play it? Or if video games are a huge market. reality? I keep hearing people better than those before us? It is 3 He boasts about the cravings to have better physical health. you pay one time for a game and When you rent from a demanding everyone celebrate blatantly obvious that we should of his heart; he blesses the greedy Maybe it will help you reach play it for years? Which of those company you can never sell what their pride. What baffles me is not be proud. We are to be and reviles the Lord. a better mental, psychological two ideologies gives you more you purchased. Why not? You when their pride is promoting humble. Evil doers are proud. 4 In his pride the wicked man or emotional state. The goal of of your own money? Which of never owned it in the first place. rebellion against God. Proverbs God’s law is written on does not seek him; in all his each column in each month is to those two takes more money When you purchase something 16:16-18 How much better to all of our hearts. Those that obey thoughts there is no room for share some helpful thoughts to from you. you can sell it to someone else get wisdom than gold, to get the law, and those that break it. God. Educate yourself to avoid you and your family. The video game compa- later. You might even turn a insight rather than silver! 1 Timothy 1:9-11 We also know following the flock to your own nies are doing whatever they can profit if the game is rare. There 17 The highway of the upright that the law is made not for the destruction. to get and keep a steady flow of are collectors who are making avoids evil;those who guard their righteous but for lawbreakers and income coming in. They are not money off of their past video ways preserve their lives. rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the God Bless, Owning going to give you more if you game purchases. They owned 18 Pride goes before destruction, unholy and irreligious, for those Paul Bury pay them every single month. their games versus renting them. One of the ways you can make a haughty spirit before a fall. who kill their fathers or mothers, Family Friendly Gaming has Renters wind up with very little sure you stay poor is to rent. You 19 Better to be lowly in spirit for murderers, 10 for the sexu- showed over and over again that because they paid for an experi- may not get wealthy owning but along with the oppressed than ally immoral, for those practicing the “free” games for Playstation ence versus paying for real and you will have more options, and to share plunder with the proud. homosexuality, for slave traders Plus, and Xbox Live Gold are true content. PRAYER more things to sell when you There is so much to digest in and liars and perjurers—and for rarely family friendly. Some- We tell these video game own. As the video game indus- there. Destruction is such an ed- whatever else is contrary to the times they give us a thirteen and companies that there are mil- Jesus, try tries to move to streaming ucational outcome to pride. Yet sound doctrine 11 that conforms older only video game. Usually lions of us who want physical I know that I am a sin- devices over owning your games people in the American culture to the gospel concerning the glory the cost of that game at retail is copies. We tell these video game ner and need Your forgiveness. there are plenty of people in the are celebrating their pride which of the blessed God, which he less than a couple of months of companies that we know of mil- Nothing I can do of my own physical copy movement who is scary. It also educates us to not entrusted to me. These are evil the online paid service. lions who believe in owning over power will give me true joy. I are deeply offended. The brain- share the plunder of the proud. things we are to avoid doing. We You wind up get- renting. Hopefully the video believe that You died for my sins. washed lemming gaming media We are not to celebrate with are especially to avoid celebrat- ting more games for the same game industry turns from their I want to turn from my enslave- regurgitates whatever the forked them. We are not to join them in ing them, and being proud about amount of money when you forced renting concept going ment to sins, and repent of them. tongued devils at these compa- rebellion against God. them. It is insane to me that purchase physical copies. Espe- forward. Hopefully you will sup- I now invite You to come into nies have to say. What do they This is not the only place anyone would celebrate anyone cially if you are wise with your port owning over renting in the my heart and life. I want to trust care? They won’t have to pay in the Holy Bible that teaches us choosing to be a rebel against money. You can get even more your purchase making decisions. and follow You as my personal for it. They will go about their to avoid being proud. 2 Chron- God. Rebelling against God is a games for your limited financial Agree? Disagree? Fire us off an Lord and Savior. I welcome the merry little way getting every- icles 26:16 But after Uzziah really bad thing. resources if you buy them used. email and tell us exactly what transforming power of the Holy thing for free. Their grasp on became powerful, his pride led to I do not have enough Those that purchase retro video you think. Spirit. Amen. reality and connection with their

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with the Nintendo Switch™. Built specifically with Nintendo Switch users in mind, this variant sports an inline microphone with mute switch that allows for convenient communication across games and calls, a silver Razer CONTENTS logo on each earpiece, and a carry case for easy storage – keeping the in-ears organized to avoid cluttering bags and pockets in-between gaming sessions.

ABOUT THE RAZER HAMMERHEAD DUO

Headphones Story Page(s) • Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 KHz • Impedance: 32Ω ± 15% Razer Hammerhead Duo Releases 16 - 17 Star Wars Stormtrooper Edition Peripherals 18 Professor Lupo and his Horrible Pets Announced 19 CYTUS α is now available across retailers 20 Metaverse Keeper Updates 21 • Sensitivity: 112 ± 3 dB (Max SPL) Rally Rock´N Racing Announced 22 • Input Power: 10 mW/20 mW Mowin’ & Throwin’ Launches 22 -23 • Drivers: Dynamic + Balanced Armature CRYSTAL CRISIS Drops Today 23 • Connector: 3.5 mm angled jack • Cable length: 1.2 m • Approx. Weight: 17 g Microphone • Frequency response: 100 Hz -10 kHz • Pick Up Pattern: Omni-directional • Signal to noise ratio: ≥ 58 dB

Razer Hammerhead Duo Releases • Sensitivity: -40 ± 3 dB In-Line Remote • Volume controls: Volume Up/Down (for Razer Hammerhead Duo only) “The Hammerhead Duo primes dual driver technology to become a standard for mobile audio users,” said • Center control: Play Pause Accept/ End Call (for Razer Hammerhead Duo only) Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “It delivers a clear and precise audio experience in a comfortable • Control: Mic mute enable/disable (for Razer Hammerhead Duo – Compatible with the Nintendo form factor that perfectly meets the demands of daily use no matter where you are.” Switch™ only) Compatibility The Razer Hammerhead Duo comes in two versions: The Razer Hammerhead Duo, which features an inline • Devices with 3.5 mm audio jack control with volume and play/pause control plus microphone, and the Razer Hammerhead Duo – Compatible • Devices with 3.5 mm audio + microphone combined jack

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Star Wars Stormtrooper Edition Pe- ized to be quieter and brighter to suit one’s Professor Lupo and his Horrible Pets rible aliens, and has returned to the Earth ripherals tastes. The Stormtrooper Edition features Announced in order to sell them to the highest bidder. a stormtrooper-inspired top plate, a black- While the alien showcase is going on, an and-white braided cable, and an Imperial attack occurs, and all the aliens escape and crest on the escape key. spread inside the Aurora Space Station. Razer introduced a special collection of Professor Lupo and his Horrible Pets is a

Imperial stormtrooper-inspired peripherals cartoonish 2D sci-fi themed narrative puzzle Razer Atheris Wireless Mouse – Storm- Your job as an intern of the spaceship has in collaboration with the beloved Star Wars adventure game to be released on Switch and trooper™ Edition been always to study and take care of these brand. This new collection includes the Raz- Steam in Summer 2019, featuring 100 levels USD $59.99 / € 69.99 MSRP creepy and also lethal critters. Anyway, this er BlackWidow Lite mechanical keyboard, and 12+ hours of gameplay. The Razer Atheris is a pocket-sized wireless time you will have to add a new task to your the Razer Atheris wireless mouse, and the mouse designed with industry-leading signal to-do list: find a way to escape, or become Razer Goliathus Extended gaming mouse Professor Lupo and his Horrible Pets is stability for over 300 hours of continu- your pets’ dinner. mat – all now available in a stylish white and developed by BeautiFun Games, the studio ous use* via 2.4GHz Wireless or Bluetooth black Stormtrooper themed edition. behind the multi-awarded hit Nihilumbra. connection. The new Stormtrooper Edition Features In this adventure, the player controls Profes- carefully integrates the iconic stormtrooper Donning the iconic stormtrooper design, the sor Lupo’s intern in dire need to escape from helmet along the ergonomic body of the Puzzle-adventure game remarkably fo- Razer BlackWidow Lite mechanical key- an alien infested space station. Atheris mouse. cused in the narrative. board and Atheris wireless mouse are built *Battery life may vary based on connection Investigate the alien’s behaviour: use them for productivity and performance, tuned for Become the most epic intern of all times and type. in your favour! both the office and home environments. The save humanity from collapse, or at least your More than 100 levels of gameplay and Star Wars-themed Razer Goliathus Extended own neck, in this frantic upcoming puzzle- Goliathus Extended Gaming Mouse Mat – replayability. gaming mouse mat completes the set with a adventure game infested with aliens! Stormtrooper™ Edition Distinctive English voice-overs for each massive surface area for intense work ses- USD $34.99 / € 39.99 MSRP character! sions and high-adrenaline gaming. Professor Lupo is a scientist who has trav- The Goliathus – Razer’s best-selling soft Explore the depths of Aurora Space Sta- eled to every galaxy to collect the most hor- gaming mouse mat – provides speed and tion and its machinary. “Star Wars is a cultural phenomenon with precision with its slick, taut weave optimized a rich history not only in cinema, but also for all mouse in gaming,” said Razer Co-Founder and sensitivities CEO Min-Liang Tan. “We are excited to join and sensors. forces with Lucasfilm to create this special The portable collection for our biggest fans and to bring mat is de- the design of the saga’s most iconic charac- signed with ters to gaming peripherals.” an anti-fray-

ing stitched RAZER STORMTROOPER™ EDITION frame and PRODUCT LINEUP an anti-slip Razer BlackWidow Lite Silent Mechanical rubber base. Keyboard – Stormtrooper™ Edition The Storm- USD $99.99 / € 109.99 MSRP trooper Edi- The BlackWidow Lite comes with Razer tion comes Orange Mechanical Switches – designed for in an iconic gaming, with silent and tactile switches for stormtrooper discreet work. With the inclusion of O-rings design that and individually-backlit keys (with true completes white lighting), the keyboard can be custom- the entire set.

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CYTUS α is now available across retailers Metaverse Keeper Updates

PM Studios and acttil are thrilled to announce that CYTUS α, the latest title from critically acclaimed rhythm Did you think that saving the Metaverse was an easy task? Joining forces with other three heroes thanks to the game developer Rayark, is now available on Nintendo Switch™ in both digital and physical formats. To cel- space-time anomaly that created the Metaverse has been quite an adventure. An adventure that hasn’t stopped ebrate the release of CYTUS α on Nintendo Switch, the initial release of the retail version will include a special yet, because the team al Sparks Games is working hard on creating the most polished dungeon crawler and CD, featuring music from [Chapter Ω] ! The special CD and the game will be finely packaged using a Collec- roguelike experience. tor’s box* with exclusive box art featuring some of the awesome visuals of CYTUS α! It has not been that long since Metaverse Keeper was released on Steam Early Access, but it has been more The game is now available for $49.99 at retailers across the US like GameStop, Amazon and BestBuy! than enough for the developer to identify the key aspects that needed some tuning. Sparks Games is happy to announce that Metaverse Keeper next update will address some of the aspects that the fans were demanding *First print copies, while units last. since day one.

For our European Audience: More difficulty options, an improved resource allocation in multiplayer as well as the addition of aim-assist are PM Studios, in an effort to expand their audience and reach for videogames all over the world, partnered up some of the new features that the game will have in the near future. Players that want to try the new features with Numskull Games who will be handling all future European physical releases from the company. The first will have the chance thanks to a closed beta with a date to be confirmed. title from the partnership will be Cytus α, and it will be available for purchase at retail chain stores across the European region and via the Numskull Games website. UPDATE’S NEW FEATURES

• New difficulty options

About CYTUS α • Optimized resource allocation in the multiplayer mode CYTUS α is a rhythm game featuring a futuristic graphical style, which • Enabling or disabling of aim-assist includes more than 200 songs from the original CYTUS and new tracks created for CYTUS α. Players will use the Nintendo Switch’s unique OTHER NEW FEATURES ON THE WORKS Touch controls to hit notes for maximum control. There is also an online • Add multi-directional attacks mode, where players can engage in score battles with other rhythm • Decrease cooldown of the Evade abilities fanatics. • Optimize variety of monsters simultaneously present in the same rooms • Continuous optimization of resource acquisition and related content in multiplayer Key Features • Continuous optimization of local and online co-ops • Music: More than 200 tracks from the original release with over 400 Charts, and additional unreleased songs, including exclusive songs METAVERSE KEEPER KEY FEATURES from Cytus Ω, which are available in Chapter Ω! and collaborations • Bring balance to the Multiverse in this fast-paced dungeon crawler with roguelike elements from Chapter Ω! • Explore the Bastion, a dimension-traveling ship which is randomly generated: each playthrough will • Visuals: Mesmerizing futuristic graphics with a new UI devel- be different! oped specifically for Nintendo Switch! • Face over 100 crazy enemies and 8 bosses who stand in the way between you and the evil Boss • Story: An in-depth data system for diving into even deeper story • Play with friends in local and online coop engagement! • Choose between 4 different heroes, each with their own special skills • Difficulty: Easy to hard modes to satisfy beginners and veteran • Customize your powers and weapons using Chips rhythm game players alike, and various musical tastes such as pop, jazz, • Find your favorite weapon between the thousands of variations with randomized stats of 7 weapon trance, hardcore and more! categories

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Mowin’ & Throwin’ Launches Mowin’ & Throwin’ Features: • A stunning variety of items drop from the sky during the match. Use them to House Pixel Games is proud to announce its knock gnomes off mowers, regrow grass, or award-winning game of sabotage Mowin’ & flip your opponent’s controls! Throwin’ launched on Nintendo Switch and • Experience the thrill of mowing at Steam -- use lawn gnomes racing around in breakneck speeds to gather grass bag ammo nitro-boosted mowers to wreck your neigh- to shoot at your rival team’s yard! bor’s yard by blasting rocks, fertilizer bags, • Grow closer with your friends by and more at your unsuspecting opponents! teaming up! Or ruin that friendship with a well aimed rock! Keep the couch fun during Mowin’ & Throwin’ is a competitive lawn parties or when you need a break from the mowing experience where the objective of online world. the game is to have the least amount of grass • The controls and objective of Mowin’ on your lawn before time runs out. Choose & Throwin’ are easy to learn. But if you want your zany gnome avatar and mow down the to be a cut above the rest, you’ll need to competition in 2v2 or 1v1 modes. Mowin’ master each lawn’s unique challenge to turn & Throwin’ is great for social gatherings, them to your advantage -- some examples parties, and public events; as well as playing include shifting terrain, elevators, destruc- at home with friends, family, or people you tible environments, darkness, and more! Mowin’ & Throwin’ can keep you and your also playable online through PARSEC. Play- only sort of like! friends occupied for seasons! The experience Station 4 and Xbox One editions are planned A single match only takes a few minutes, but is best played locally, but the PC edition is for release later this year as well.

Rally Rock´N Racing Announced your best times with those of your friends CRYSTAL CRISIS Drops Today Gauge before they can deliver a and players from around the world. powerful Attack Burst or rearrange their own Crystal grid with a De- EnjoyUp Games & Super Power Up an- Features: Crystal Crisis, the cute and chaotic new fense Burst. nounces Rally Rock´N Racing on Nintendo - Wide variety of tracks. color-matching combat game, is available Switch™. - Multi-player with 4 players. now on Nintendo Switch. Developed and A variety of single-player gameplay - Realistic driving physics. published by Nicalis, Crystal Crisis is an modes (including Story, Arcade, Rally Rock´N Racing - Lots of Rock ‘N Roll music. all-new head-to-head puzzle-battle throw- Tag Team, Survival, Training and Get ready to skid around at full speed with down: Players arrange falling Crystals into more) accentuate the battle options, while lo- your family and friends! matching colors and shatter them to attack cal and online multiplayer functionality give In Rally Rock’ N Racing, you’ll enjoy a wide their opponents. challengers the opportunity to play against variety of natural environments, such as friends, family members and Crystal Crisis deserts, snow-covered mountains, forests... Crystal Crisis players can choose from 20 fighters worldwide. The onscreen Crystal where you can show your skill at the wheel, different combatants, including Nicalis colors can also be configured to make the competing against everyone to become the favorites like Quote and Curly from Cave game accessible for players with color blind- fastest. Story and Isaac from The Binding of Isaac, in ness. addition to special guests like Astro Boy and The game has several modes, such as Cham- Black Jack from Tezuka Productions. Each Crystal Crisis for Nintendo Switch is rated pionship, Time Trial, Arcade and 4-player character has his or her own “home” stage, E10+ by the ESRB and is available now as a multiplayer. musical theme, voice-acted exclamations digital download ($29.99 MSRP) or physical and special moves called “Bursts.” Players retail version ($39.99 MSRP). A PlayStation Online leader board where you can compare will need to build up their character’s Burst 4 version will also be available very soon.

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Some things are game has all kinds of promise. video game that allowed the gamer Questions, suggestions, comments, or got a game you would like for us to review? Then blatantly obvious like doing drugs Gamers could learn to respect to provide feedback. Would you CONTENTS please email us at: [email protected]. and driving. How about being re- their elders, pastors, priests, play a feedback based video game? ally tired and driving ? Those two policemen, government work- What kinds of lessons would you DVD Score Page RBI 19 Baseball 78 30 scenarios could easily end up in ers, professors and more. Families want a feedback based video game DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season Three 45 35 the person being dead. There can could reinforce the challenges they teach? Expose the fraud of things PS4 VR Score Page be other scenarios where you can Nintendo 64 Score Page VR Karts 61 33 face in teaching their kids the right like Global Warming perhaps? Toy Story 2 Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue 79 37 propose to your girlfriend and it way to live life. The radicalized Some other idea? Waialae Country Club True Golf Classics 77 37 Wii Score Page Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party 77 36 Nintendo DS Score Page Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Justice for All 61 26 Xbox One Score Page Anthem 66 32 Ruth 3:10-11 Nintendo Switch Score Page Dirt Rally 2.0 60 29 RBI 19 Baseball 78 30 RBI 19 Baseball 78 30 10 “The Lord bless you, my daughter,” he replied. “This kindness Sushi Striker The Way of Sushido 67 27 is greater than that which you showed earlier: You have not run Personal Computer Score Page Anthem 66 32 after the younger men, whether rich or poor. Black Clover Quartet Knights 58 34 11 And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you Dirt Rally 2.0 60 29 ask. All the people of my town know that you are a woman of no- PS4 Score Page Anthem 66 32 ble character. Black Clover Quartet Knights 58 34 Dirt Rally 2.0 60 29

Family Friendly Gaming Page 24 Page 25 Family Friendly Gaming Phoenix Wright Ace Sushi Striker The Attorney Justice for All Way of Sushido

SCORE: 61 SCORE: 67

When Family menu face the truth. I did some research on Sushi system then Friendly Gaming screen. My biggest bane in Striker The Way of Sushido Sushi Striker heard about the Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney before having Family Friendly The Way of Su- Phoenix Wright The Justice for All is the health Gaming purchase it. I knew the shido becomes video games issues bar. We must pick certain positives and negatives to each pretty much being released fam- evidence to expose the lies of the versions (Nintendo 3DS unplayable. The digitally on cur- ily can when we cross examine the and Nintendo Switch). I de- graphics are a rent generation have statements of the people. Pick cided we should have someone bit better on consoles it was with the wrong thing and you lose play each version to verify this. the Nintendo decided to buy Phoenix some health. Lose all of your You know the worldly gaming Switch. Hard to the physical copy Wright health and your client is found media has been wrong on a lot even differenti- anywhere. I found stories of versions on the Ace guilty. Which is lame when we of things over the years. We ate though. restaurants banning people Nintendo DS. That is how our Attorney Justice for All are have already presented enough continue to expose them and The issues families will from eating their sushi. I also editor in chief rolls. Which blood, violence, lack of attire, reasonable doubt. they really do not like that. We have with Sushi Striker The found stories on sushi restau- is pretty cool in my opinion. enticement to lust, and more. At times what needs are viciously attacked for point- Way of Sushido is violence, rants banning people from tak- Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney There are some real characters to be presented did not make ing out the facts and truth. lack of attire, enticement to ing photography. The lack of Justice for All can be found for in Phoenix Wright Ace Attor- much sense. Other times I The best way to sum lust, demonic characters, and originality is getting old. Who a very reasonable price too. ney Justice for All. We consis- thought something would up the differences between the more. The grinding in Sushi keeps paying these companies There are four episodes tently expose others as liars in prove the person to be ly- 3DS and Switch versions is Striker The Way of Sushido is to brainwash us to hate the that can be played in this thir- Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney ing and it was not accepted. I the controls. The Switch ver- such a pain. Especially with the government? teen and older only rated video Justice for All. They generally rarely made it through a case sion is similar if you undock linking control issues on the I did not enjoy my time game. The graphics look neat, do not appreciate having to right the first time. I had to the system. If you dock the Nintendo Switch. with Sushi Striker The Way of and the music if fun to listen replay from saves. I am so bored Sushido. The biggest positive to. There are all kinds of neat The saves are too with the con- I can see is ya’ll can save your little animations in Phoenix far out from one stant story line money and avoid Sushi Striker Wright Ace Attorney Justice another in my of having to The Way of Sushido like the for All. The core of Phoenix opinion. Phoenix revolt against plague. The matching plate Wright Ace Attorney Justice Wright Ace Attor- the government. color as they zoom by is an for All is interviewing people ney Justice for All I could find no interesting one. Throwing the and finding holes or mistakes is a different kind information on stack of empty plates made me in their testimony. We do this of a game. the government feel like a glutton. with evidence we have in a - WMG banning sushi - Paul

System: Nintendo DS Graphics: 58% System: Nintendo Switch Graphics: 75% Publisher: Capcom Sound: 74% Publisher: Nintendo Sound: 70% Developer: Capcom Developer: Nintendo EPD, indiesze- Replay/Extras: 80% ro Replay/Extras: 65% Rating: ‘T’ Teen THIRTEEN Gameplay: 45% Gameplay: 60% and OLDER ONLY { Blood, Mild Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLD- Family Friendly Factor: 50% ER ONLY {Mild Cartoon Violence, Family Friendly Factor: 65% Violence, Suggestive Themes} Mild Suggestive Themes}

Family Friendly Gaming Page 26 Page 27 Family Friendly Gaming ADVERTISEMENT Dirt Rally 2.0

SCORE: 60

Everybody and their brother is of course after the seems to want to make some extremely long instal- Rally racing video game. Dirt lation, and nap induc- Rally 2.0 is the most recent one ing loading screens. Family Friendly Gaming pur- Modern gaming has chased. No clue why Codemas- taken way too many ters failed us so badly. Probably steps backwards. because they know we keep a Dirt Rally 2.0 look out for casual and fam- sounds good, and ily gamers. Dirt Rally 2.0 does it looks nice. The not. I will get into that problem controls can be a bit That is on the easiest setting. later in this review of this dirty loose, and you better under- I never crashed. I never hit racing video game. stand the terminology before anything, and I would place What is it with modern playing. I get some of it. Other twenty-ninth. If you feel like video games and demanding words being used in Dirt Rally being humbled then purchase we agree to all of their legal 2.0 are a waste of space in my Dirt Rally 2.0. Otherwise do terms before playing the video opinion. At least they are a not waste your money on this game we purchased? Dirt Rally waste when I have no idea game. 2.0 makes us agree to all of what their meaning is. Expect The modes in Dirt their terms before we can play. to repair your vehicle after Rally 2.0 are My Team (Events, We have no say on any of it. smashing into things, sliding Garage, Staff), Free Play (His- There are no negotiations. That off cliffs and more in Dirt Rally toric, Fia World Rally Cross, 2.0. Custom, Time Trial), Store and Dirt Rally 2.0 is abso- Options. We can race Clas- lutely brutal in terms sic, Back to the 80s, Modern of difficulty. I dropped Classics, and Present Day in Dirt Rally 2.0 down to H1 Trophy, H2 RWD Cup, and the easiest difficulty. H3 RWD Legends. I had zero That is one out of one fun playing Dirt Rally 2.0. This hundred. I would place is one of the most obnoxious twenty-ninth in rally video games I have ever played. races in Dirt Rally 2.0. - Frank

System: PC/Xbox One/ Graphics: 80% PS4(tested) Sound: 60% Publisher: Codemasters Replay/Extras: 50% Developer: Codemasters Gameplay: 40% Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and Family Friendly Factor: 70% OLDER ONLY {Mild Lyrics}

Family Friendly Gaming Page 28 Page 29 Family Friendly Gaming RBI 19 Baseball

SCORE: 78

Did you enjoy the Twitch on streaks in RBI 19 Baseball. stream Teen Gamer and I There is no rhyme or reason did of RBI 19 Baseball? We to this. I was up 5-0 in a game have played this baseball against the computer. They video game other times as got a three run home run, so well. RBI 19 Baseball can I switched pitchers. They kept be found on the Nintendo getting hits until they tied the Switch, Xbox One and game. In extra innings they Playstation 4. I am very songs will play. RBI 19 Baseball did it again and got the win. thankful Family Friendly Gam- is bare bones compared to a lot My hitting which had been hot ing had enough money to pur- of other sports video games. early died off and never came chase this sports based video The music is one such example. back in that game. This can be game. Some things have gotten The graphics look better, and extremely frustrating. better in this franchise. There the sounds are pretty good in The controls in RBI is still one glaring problem that RBI 19 Baseball. The fans look 19 Baseball are still extremely has not improved for years. better in the stands. We still do basic. We can swing or bunt The modes in RBI 19 not have players in the dug- when batting. We can move Baseball are Exhibition Match, outs. If you want to win change the pitcher left or right on the Home Run Derby, Online the default settings to assisted mound and throw one pitch. Multiplayer, New Franchise. fielding, and easy. Even then The ball can be moved while New Post Season, Continue you can lose. it is in the air. This is a very Franchise, Continue Post The computer goes unfair advantage to the pitcher. Season, Favorite Team, Man- Home runs are hard to come age Rosters, Settings, Controls, by in RBI 19 Baseball. and Playball Program. RBI 19 The computer hits them Baseball includes weekly up- more than we ever did. dates to adjust where the teams I never found the right are ranked based on what is combination to entice happening in the real world. home run hitters to get If the music bothers it over the wall outside you then it can be turned down the Home Run Derby. to zero. That way none of the - Paul

System: Nintendo Switch/Xbox One/ Graphics: 84% PS4(tested) Publisher: Major League Baseball Advanced Sound: 77% Media Replay/Extras: 85% Developer: Major League Baseball Advanced Gameplay: 62% Media Family Friendly Factor: 82% Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY BUY IT NOW RIGHT HERE

Family Friendly Gaming Page 30 Page 31 Family Friendly Gaming Anthem VR Karts

SCORE: 66 SCORE: 61

I had heard a plethora Flying is fun in An- I was so excited to hear about not need of complaints about them. I learned to be careful VR Karts on the PS4 VR. Did to worry Anthem from a variety though. We can only fly for so you catch my Twitch stream too much of different people. I long before we need to cool of this virtual reality video about the am very thankful Fam- off. How do we cool off? Go game? This game really messed controls. ily Friendly Gaming through water, or dive down- me up. I got sick after playing purchased a copy of ward. There are certain things VR Karts. Those power turns There are Anthem on the PS4 in Anthem that make no sense. are brutal in this game. I am offline when prices plum- The biggest one is getting back pleased VR Karts comes in the champion- meted. We should get Anthem has nice into the fort from freeplay. We much sought after physical ships and reviewable copies of games graphics, voice acting, and can’t go in the door we came copy format. an online like this one but the corrupt realistic feeling characters. The out of. Instead we must go to VR Karts is a fun kart mode as is ready for a game like VR gaming companies do not like world in Anthem is beautiful the map screen and select a racing video game that has well in VR Karts. My problem Karts. I do not know if the to give out games unless they to look at. Expect the load- hard to notice option. a lot of bright colors. There is the getting sick from playing technology is not quite there. I are promised a good review. ing time to put you to sleep I enjoyed my time are weapons so we can slow this virtual reality video game. do know my personal experi- No big deal. Our reviews are though. EA has a habit of with Anthem. As my Twitch down other racers, spin them I love the targeting system – ences with VR Karts. I know always honest. If a company spending more time on graph- streams denoted. I am not one out, blind them and more. we use our heads literally. I people that watched my Twitch does not like it – oh well. ics than actual gameplay or of the hardcore haters. I give VR Karts has a tutorial at the had fun with VR Karts until it stream told me they had issues The issues families will content. The storyline in An- my impressions and I do not beginning that is helpful. The made my head and stomach as well. have with Anthem are false them is predictable and feels believe in group think. I am controls are also shown on feel funny. There are plenty of VR Karts is one of gods, blood, violence, bad lan- like it has been done before. also not big on letting oth- the loading screen so we do boosts available in VR Karts. those games I wanted to like so guage, and more. We must al- The gameplay allows players to ers influence my decision or I have much. I had fun with VR Karts ways be online to play Anthem pick one of four javelin suits. choices on something. I don’t played one at first. Once I started getting which is so lame. The content mind playing with other kart sick that soured my entire and story in Anthem is decent others in Anthem. I racing video experience with VR Karts. in my opinion. The problem just wish there was an game in VR Thankfully families will not can be good loot drops are offline mode to this and that also lose a lot of money purchasing needed to be able to compete violent video game. got my stom- a copy of VR Karts since it is in the end area missions. You Melee attacks are more ach feeling so cheap. I would love to see a can get very unlucky and not fun in my opinion than queasy. I do sequel that improves upon the get good gear that is needed to shooting. not know if sickness issue. beat those missions. - Paul the industry - Paul

System: PC/PS4/Xbox One(tested) Graphics: 57% System: PS4 VR Graphics: 65% Publisher: Electronic Arts Sound: 60% Publisher: Viewpoint Games Sound: 70% Developer: Bioware Developer: Viewpoint Games Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and OLDER Replay/Extras: 82% Replay/Extras: 60% Gameplay: 75% Rating: ‘E’ for Everyone Gameplay: 50% ONLY {Mild Cartoon Violence} (Alcohol Reference, Language, Mild Family Friendly Factor: 55% Family Friendly Factor: 60% Blood, Use of Tobacco, Violence)

Family Friendly Gaming Page 32 Page 33 Family Friendly Gaming Black Clover Quar- DC’s Legends of To- tet Knights morrow Season Three

SCORE: 58 SCORE: 45

I am thank- Friendly Gaming Universe. I just finished watching DC’s Christians, pro ful Family They know this is not a game Legends of Tomorrow Season alcohol, occult, Friendly Gam- for families. Three on DVD. I am not sure demons, and more. ing purchased When players first I want to continue purchasing We are a copy of Black go into Black Clover Quartet and watching the DC Comics introduced to the Clover Quartet Knights after the game installs television shows. DC’s Legends Time Bureau in Knights. This they must agree to the end user of Tomorrow Season Three has DC’s Legends of is my first ever license, and the privacy policy. gotten worse from the previous Tomorrow Season exposure to Gamers and families have no season. I am so disappointed Three. The Leg- this franchise. rights or say in this contract. with this show on so many ends keep mess- I know it is all The story made little sense to How could that ever hold up in levels. I wish the writers of this ing things up, and about magic. Outside of that I me. court? We are allowed to cus- show were not so nasty. somehow it comes semi good in DC’s Legends of know little. Black Clover Quar- The issues families tomize outfit color, voice, and The issues families out good in the end. I don’t Tomorrow Season Three. There tet Knights explains what is go- will definitely have with decks. Black Clover Quartet will have with DC’s Legends remember them being this is a lot of cast turn over in DC’s ing on in the beginning. There Black Clover Quartet Knights Knights also allows gamers to of Tomorrow Season Three bad in the past. The Captain Legends of Tomorrow Season is a magical world and one boy are violence, bad language, take screenshots of the game. are violence, blood, gore, bad continues to feel all wrong. Three. I find it hard to connect who can not use magic. He magical content, lack of attire, I did not enjoy Black language, lack of attire, entice- Since a demon is a major part with the new characters. uses physical attacks instead to enticement to lust, and more. Clover Quartet Knights very ment to lust, sexual deviancy, of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow I have a lot to think keep up with his friends. We The battles can be played in much. We are on a team of attacks on Christians, attacks Season Three we see a lot of about before Black Friday play him in the story mode. three different difficulty set- three fighting other characters. on conservatives, attacks on John Constantine. He will also 2019. I am the only one in the The modes in Black tings. I can see why the video Sometimes it is one, two or being positive, war on men, play a role in the next season. family semi interested in DC’s Clover Quartet Knights are game publisher failed Family three. We must take them out, war on Christmas, war on It took me 762 minutes Legends of Tomorrow Season story, challenge, online battle, battle over crystals to watch DC’s Leg- Three. I am sick of all the at- training, customize, gallery, and more. I really ends of Tomorrow tacks on men and Christians and options. There is Japanese hated the crystal Season Three. Mick in these shows. I want bet- voice acting so Americans missions where is the comic relief ter entertainment choices if get to read the storyline. We we must capture a that is honestly the you know what I mean. DC’s go from cut scene, to talking circle and move the only saving grace Legends of Tomorrow Season scenes, to battles. Sometimes crystal to our area. of the show. He is Three flops worse this season one of those can be skipped. Pass on purchasing also a disobedient than previous seasons. I got bored with Black Clover this game. drunk. Ray is the - Paul Quartet Knights really quickly. - WMG only character that is

System: PC/PS4(tested) Graphics: 55% System: DVD Graphics: 45% Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertain- Sounds: 55% Publisher: Warner Bros Sound: 50% ment Developer: ilinix Replay/Extras: 70% Developer: DC Comics Replay/Extras: 55% Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and OLDER Gameplay: 50% Rating: ‘NR’ for Not Rated Gameplay: 40% ONLY {Language, Suggestive Themes, Family Friendly Factor: 60% Family Friendly Factor: 35% Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence}

Family Friendly Gaming Page 34 Page 35 Family Friendly Gaming Rayman Raving Waialae Country Club Rabbids TV Party True Golf Classics SCORE: 77 SCORE: 77 I am very thankful I had the money to purchase Waialae Country Club True Golf Classics on the Nintendo 64. I have enjoyed some golf games over the years and been frustrated by other video games. The game modes in Waialae Country Club True Golf Classics are Quick Start, Continue, Game Mode, Setup Data, Check Re- Hopefully you violence, bad used in Rayman’s spot and it cords, Course Guide, and Options. I like a lot of Waialae Country Club True Golf Classics. enjoyed the language, would have been fine. Rayman Waialae Country Club True Golf Classics looks great. This is from the era where real looking people videos I did of offensive does not bring anything to the were put into video games. Waialae Country Club True Golf Classics could have been better in the sound Rayman Rav- humor and table in my opinion. Unless his department in my opinion. The controls in Waialae Country Club True Golf Classics are absolutely miserable ing Rabbids more. I ques- escape is a continuing storyline to use. There is no way to tell how far you will hit based on the gauge. Putting is even worse. TV Party on tion some of from previous Rayman Raving I wanted to like Waialae Country Club True Golf Classics really badly. Unfortunately the controls the Wii. If you the controls Rabbids’ video games. harm this game. It takes a lot of work to guess at what the controls need to be. The computer controlled char- missed them in Ray- It does not take too acters are extremely unforgiving. Waialae Country Club True Golf Classics is not worth the money. please go here. man Raving long to beat Rayman Raving - Paul Four family Rabbids TV Rabbids TV Party. I purchased System: Nintendo 64 Graphics: 90% members can Party. Some a used copy of Rayman Raving Company: T&E Soft Sounds: 75% enjoy Rayman Raving Rabbids work great and others are a bit Rabbids TV Party at Game X Developer: T&E Soft Replay/Extras: 80% Rating: ‘E’ – Everyone SIX Gameplay: 60% TV Party at the same time. The too sensitive. It is also difficult Change for under five dollars. and OLDER ONLY single player experience is all to tell when you have done Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Family Friendly Factor: 80% about playing certain televi- enough in certain mini games. Party has Wii Balance Board sion shows with Rabbids. The Others last too long for my compatibility if you want to Toy Story 2 Buzz Light- videos I did can and will show tastes. control this home console year to the Rescue that. The Rabbids humor is video game that way. I feel like There are some mini fully expressed and realized in I got my money’s worth out of games in Rayman Raving Rayman Raving Rabbids TV this game. Rabbids TV Party that are fun. Party. Rayman does not really I would like to see this SCORE: 79 There are some party games in fit in this game in my opinion. franchise return at some point. Rayman Raving Rabbids TV I get how In spite of some I am so thankful I had the money to purchase Toy Story 2 Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue on the Nintendo 64. I Party that are also fun. There the story frustrations and am always looking for Disney gems. This game has a lot going for it. Giving you directions is not always one of are others that are annoying works. the offensive those things. There is a tutorial at the beginning of the game, and then you are left to figure things out. Where and obnoxious. There are just Any content in Ray- do we go next? What are we doing? over fifty mini/party games in other man Raving Rab- Toy Story 2 Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue looks decent for a 3D video game. The Nintendo 64 version Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Ubisoft bids TV Party I does not contain the cut scenes from the movie. Instead we get screenshots. There are ten major levels and five Party. character had fun playing bosses to play in Toy Story 2 Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue. I feel like I got my moneys worth out of this home The issues families can could this Wii game. console movie based video game. have with Rayman Raving have You might too. - The biggest issue I had with Toy Story 2 Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue was the camera wanting to flip Rabbids TV Party are blood, been Paul around in certain places. It made me dizzy, got me sick, and irritated me. Especially when I was trying to see a certain spot. There is violence as we attack things in Toy Story 2 Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue. The first person laser view is interesting. - Paul System: Wii Graphics: 80% System: Dreamcast/Playsta- Graphics: 80% Publisher: Ubisoft Sound: 80% tion/Nintendo 64(tested) Sounds: 80% Developer: Ubisoft Company: Activision Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone TEN and Replay/Extras: 83% Developer: Traveler’s Tales Replay/Extras: 85% OLDER ONLY {Animated Blood, Gameplay: 77% Gameplay: 70% Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor, Mild Rating: ‘E’ – Everyone SIX Language} Family Friendly Factor: 65% and OLDER ONLY Family Friendly Factor: 80% {Animated Violence}

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Product: Team Sonic Racing Company: Sega System: PS4/Switch/PC/XBONE Release Date: Now Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Mild Cartoon Violence}

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Product: Team Sonic Racing Company: Sega System: PS4/Switch/PC/XBONE Release Date: Now Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Mild Cartoon Violence}

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ONINAKI 43 - 49 Final Fantasy VII Remake 50 - 55 Doraemon Story of Seasons 56 - 59 Skull and Bones 60 - 63 The Mofflys Invasion Mayhem 64 - 67

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Product: ONINAKI Company: Square Enix System: PS4/Switch/PC Release Date: Summer 2019 Rating: ‘RP’ for Rating Pending

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Product: ONINAKI Company: Square Enix System: PS4/Switch/PC Release Date: Summer 2019 Rating: ‘RP’ for Rating Pending

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Product: ONINAKI Company: Square Enix System: PS4/Switch/PC Release Date: Summer 2019 Rating: ‘RP’ for Rating Pending

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

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

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

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Product: Doraemon Story of Seasons Company: Bandai Namco System: Nintendo Switch/PC Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ for Rating Pending

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Product: Doraemon Story of Seasons Company: Bandai Namco System: Nintendo Switch/PC Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ for Rating Pending

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Product: Skull and Bones Company: Ubisoft System: PS4/PC/Xbox One Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ for Rating Pending

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Product: Skull and Bones Company: Ubisoft System: PS4/PC/Xbox One Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ for Rating Pending

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Product: The Mofflys Invasion Mayhem Company: Sindria World System: Playstation VR/PC VR Release Date: 2019 Rating: ‘RP’ for Rating Pending

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Product: The Mofflys Invasion Mayhem Company: Sindria World System: Playstation VR/PC VR Release Date: 2019 Rating: ‘RP’ for Rating Pending

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Starlink Battle for Atlas 69 - 75 Monster Hunter World 76 - 79 Crash Team Racing 80 - 83

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Name: Starlink Battle for Atlas System: Nintendo Switch/PS4/Xbox One Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Toronto Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence}

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Name: Starlink Battle for Atlas System: Nintendo Switch/PS4/Xbox One Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Toronto Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence}

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Name: Starlink Battle for Atlas System: Nintendo Switch/PS4/Xbox One Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Toronto Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence}

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Name: Monster Hunter World System: PC/PS4/Xbox One Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and OLDER ONLY {Blood, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence}

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Name: Monster Hunter World System: PC/PS4/Xbox One Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and OLDER ONLY {Blood, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence}

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Product: Crash Team Racing Company: Activision System: PS4/Switch/Xbox One Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief}

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Product: Crash Team Racing Company: Activision System: PS4/Switch/Xbox One Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief}

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Williams Pinball Volume 4 85 - 91 Endless Legend Symbiosis 92 - 95 Tyler Model 005 96 - 99 Moonlighter 100 - 103

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Product: Williams Pinball Volume 4 Company: Zen Studios System: PC/Xbox One/PS4 Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Vio- lence, Mild Language}

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Product: Williams Pinball Volume 4 Company: Zen Studios System: PC/Xbox One/PS4 Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Vio- lence, Mild Language}

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Product: Williams Pinball Volume 4 Company: Zen Studios System: PC/Xbox One/PS4 Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Vio- lence, Mild Language}

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Product: Endless Legend Sym- biosis Company: Sega System: Personal Computer Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated

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Product: Endless Legend Sym- biosis Company: Sega System: Personal Computer Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated

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Product: Tyler Model 005 Company: Maximum Games System: PC/Xbox One Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence}

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Product: Tyler Model 005 Company: Maximum Games System: PC/Xbox One Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence}

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Product: Moonlighter Company: 11 Bit Studios System: PC/PS4/XBONE/Switch Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence}

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Product: Moonlighter Company: 11 Bit Studios System: PC/PS4/XBONE/Switch Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence}

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