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April 2019 CONTENTS ISSUE #141 April 2019 CONTENTS

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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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have those years. I may not have those years. ing that so we are not reliant on the greedy, Planning How can we come up with a plan when a Youtube Failures Mount selfish, lying Youtube. Two days before this base premise is faulty? Do you know what I happened we turned comments back on. Recently I had a wonderful conversation with someone. We You might have noticed Family Friendly Gaming recently mean there? How can you plan for five years Youtube threatened to remove all monetiza- were discussing planning and things like a five year plan. started working on our Twitch channel. If you want to from now, when you may die tomorrow. Why tion from our channel if we did this. Why? Want to know my five year plan? To work on this tomor- check it out please go here: waste all of that time planning for things you Because we might not police the comments. row. Literally that is it. Why don’t I make all these grand will never be able to do? What if others rely We have done that for years and Youtube plans and have all these time lines for them? The answer https://www.twitch.tv/videos/392971373 on you to get those things done and you are never paid us to make the community bet- is rather simple. I have seen too many things derail plans. not here to do them? I believe in taking one ter. You can probably tell that we are angry If you keep to a schedule and get your goals accomplished What prompted this? What happened for Family Friendly day at a time. If God calls me home tomor- at Youtube. This is what they are spreading on time - it is boring. Where is the fun in life by marking Gaming to finally grow into Twitch? The answer is shock, row then I have live life to the fullest. What with content creators - . They are also boxes off your list? I enjoy the diversity of what each day dismay, disgust, and corruption from Youtube. do you think about that concept? Am I on to causing content creators to leave Youtube and can bring. We found out that Youtube completely and totally something? Am I way far off base? What say try and find something better. Anything is I have a ton of projects I am working on. I get to removed all monetization on our channel from all of our you? becoming better. each of them as I have time. I see no reason to stress over videos. We have over seven thousand videos on Youtube. them. I see no reason to get angry because I am not meet- Why did they do this? What major violations had we com- God bless, God bless, ing some mythical schedule. I am not that kind of a person. mitted? According to Youtube we have Reused content. Paul Bury Yolanda Bury I have too much to do to sit down and plan everything out. They pointed us to the policy and guidelines. Which we are I honestly see planning as taking up time. I have too much following 100%. We pointed this out to Youtube. We were to do to plan it out. I can get more done without planning told their system identified us. Their system is somehow it out. never ever capable of making a mistake. It was created by Does this concept scare you? Do you need plans? humans who make mistakes and constantly make tweaks Do you need things all planned out? If you do then maybe to it. We follow the copyright laws. We obey the fair use you can explain it to me. Maybe you can educate me. May- part of the copyright laws. We have permission from the be you can tell me how long it takes to plan these things companies to make these videos. We have nev- out. How do you plan out your day? What do you do when er had a copyright strike stick to us. We have no violations plans go awry? Do you have to spend even more time mak- and our account is in good standing. We have commentary ing more plans? Do you have to revise your schedule and on our videos (which is our own copyright by the way). figure out a new plan? By the way I am constantly revising Do you know what the appeals process is for this what is going to be worked on next. So I can relate to revis- heinous act by Youtube? We can apply for monetization in ing what you are going to do. I also understand that some thirty days. We asked which video(s) they believe are too days we will run out of time or energy to do things. There much of Reused content? They won’t tell us. How can we are sick days that delay things. fix something if they won’t tell us where the violation is? I take each day one at a time. I feel the flow of every The truth is there is no violation. They just want to keep single day. There are plenty of times where my plans and even more of the money and turn even more of a profit. the flow of the day are drastically different. I have to adapt Their is the problem. Maybe we are being discrimi- to that. I see no reason to plan beyond a single day. It leaves nated against because we are Christians. Maybe we are me with less stress. I enjoy life a whole lot more. I have being discriminated against because we are conservatives. talked to others that appreciate this outlook on life. Do you Since they refuse to disclose we think the worst of them appreciate it? since they are radicals on the extreme left. I do not like to look too far down the road. Part of Youtube is profiting off of our hard work. Youtube that comes from my belief we never know when our lives is treating us like slaves. In order to pay our bills we have will end. I do not know when God will call me home. I to find other revenue streams. That is the biggest reason believe it is arrogant to plan years in advance. You may not why we are going to Twitch now. We are working on grow-

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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 comments on our - Barbara you the reader/emailer is heard. channel. Youtube had What you have to say is put in some bad stuff hap- {Paul}: Barbara, this section for all the readers to pen and they stopped see. Of course certain content is comments on a lot of Appreciate your kind comments edited for appropriateness issues. channels. We went about our little magazine. It is This is a family friendly maga- into our Community really funny you ask about issue zine, and certain content is just Settings and turned #150. I have been praying about not proper. We hope you enjoy comments back on. what to do special. We complete- this section as much as we do. Youtube also disabled ly redesigned the magazine lay- Keep an eye out for your com- monetization for all out from scratch for issue #100. ments appearing in these very these channels at the That will not happen for issue pages. You have our attention, so same time. Odd how #150. At least I do not think I SOUND OFF! they do everything have time for that. So maybe possible to take away there were will be some other for that idea? I hope they do it though. So I doubt they would money at every and pay you. Family Friendly be honorable enough to do that. Do you like the inductees thus single opportu- Fortnite Playing Pre- Gaming deserves it. Your site I would love for them to prove far? Have you enjoyed the FFG nity. Since we turned the vious Seasons is the only interesting gaming me wrong on that. I hope they Hall of Fame in the past? Are comments back on, they site I have found. The ideas you read this issue and enact previ- there any companies, people, should be back on. We did I love the ideas you come up come up with are genius. FFG ous seasons in the physical copy or video games that you feel verify that they are not with on Family Friendly Gam- ROCKS!!!! realm. deserve to be in the FFG Hall of back on for a lot of our ing. The article - Fortnite Play- - Dan Fame? videos. So we contacted ing Previous Seasons - is a great Hall of Fame help to find out what their example. Your idea is perfect. {Paul}: Dan, glitch is this time. {UP- Comments DATE}: Followed their I would purchase a disc com- Will you be doing a Hall of Fame procedure to add the com- pilation of previous seasons of Thank you for your kind words in 2019? Hello, i like your videos and was ments back. Hopefully it Fortnite. I just started playing of encouragement. We certainly - Chris wondering if you could enable will work now. this game after finding out about hope Epic Games releases previ- comments on your channel? I it from Family Friendly Gaming. ous seasons of Fortnite. We also {Paul}: Chris, like to comment on good videos. I also tried Apex Legends and hope they release physical copy Thank you! Issue #140 did not like it. versions again. I doubt they We are certainly planning on - Adrian Do you think Epic would pay me for that idea. We doing one. It might even be Hi, your magazines are Games will release discs or have floated all kinds of differ- released before this issue is re- {Yolanda}: Adrian, cool. I just read issue #140 previous seasons? If they do ent ideas out there, and many of leased. I do not know for certain. and it was fantastic. Any they should pay you money for them have come to pass. Not one We are planning on inducting Thank you for that. We con- special plans for issue coming up with the idea. Do of these companies have ever another class into our Family tacted Youtube support to find #150? It is only ten months you think they would pay you provided any payment for them Friendly Gaming Hall of Fame. out what is wrong with the away.

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shake ups in that issue. Time does not like. Peter thinks it is my game, and I have no interest will tell. Does anyone in Family okay. He has played the most of in going back any time soon. Oh Friendly Gaming Universe have any of us here at Family Friendly I also do not like the map and any ideas what we should do for Gaming. how things are set up in Apex issue #150? I don’t like how the Legends. chests look. I hate being stuck on a three person team. I had Apex Legends trouble communicating with Housekeeping item What do you think of Apex Leg- team mates. Every match I ends? Do you like it? Hate it? Is played went the same way - loot {Paul}: We recently updated our it worth it to play? Will it destroy for ten minutes, come across an- Advertisement page and options. Fortnite? other team, and die. That is not Anyone interested in advertising - Marley my idea of fun. I can get some please go here: kills in Team Rumble in Fortnite. http://www.familyfriendlygam- ing.com/Advertise.html

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For what do righteousness and God has done for you? There are wise decisions we matter what the Million Dollar in Family Friendly Gaming Fellowship wickedness have in common? Or How often do you think make in life and there are mis- Man tells you. before. A great way to start our what fellowship can light have about fellowship with the Holy takes. Family Friendly Gaming Joy comes from the Lord. prayers is thanking God for all Fellowship is a topic I have not with darkness? They try to mix ? 2 Corinthians 13:14 wants to share some thoughts Joy is something that really of the wonderful things in our written about for some time. light with darkness and say the May the grace of the Lord Jesus that can be helpful. Maybe this comes from perspective and lives. There is such joy in list- There are so many interesting world is now gray. They ignore Christ, and the love of God, and will bring more joy into your focus. I have known people that ing all of the wonderful bless- facets of fellowship too. Acts the wisdom in the Holy Bible. the fellowship of the Holy Spirit life. Maybe it will allow you are dying from some rare disease ings in our lives. There is such 2:42 They devoted themselves They accept the redefinition of be with you all. The Holy Bible to have better physical health. be more happy than others in misery focusing on what we do to the apostles’ teaching and to words and institutions by those teaches us to fellowship with Maybe it will help you reach perfect health. I have met people not have. Wanting things is a fellowship, to the breaking of serving Satan openly. the Holy Spirit. How many of us a better mental, psychological who are full of joy and they have bottomless pit. There is always bread and to prayer. This is how Where does that leave obey that? How many of us prac- or emotional state. The goal of a death sentence. I have met something new coming to the the early church behaved. I am those that embrace the lies of tice that? Have you ever heard each column in each month is to people with all kinds of promise market. There is constantly some a firm believer in emulating the the world over the truth of Jesus that before? What areas of your share some helpful thoughts to in life and they are miserable. upgrade to devices. Plenty of early church as much as possible. Christ? 1 John 1:6 If we claim to life could you improve fellow- you and your family. Others like being around joyful companies will advertise what It dismays me to see the mod- have fellowship with him and yet ship? How does your fellowship people. They find it contagious. they want you to give them ern day American church move walk in the darkness, we lie and honor God? The same contagion can be money for. How many of those away from the practices of the do not live out the truth. Do you found in misery. I choose to be previous purchases brought you early church. choose lies or truth? God will God Bless, Joy happy. I choose to find the good lasting happiness? God called us to a rela- judge each and every one of us. Paul Bury in life. I choose to be thankful The goal of these col- Ever notice how happy people tionship with Him. 1 Corinthi- Does that scare you? Are you for what I have. I choose to be umns are to get you to think. face problems better? Ever notice ans 1:9 God is faithful, who has comforted in knowing you will pleasant to other people. After you think about it we hope how positive people deal with called you into fellowship with be judged? We all have issues, and you apply it. We hope you try adversity better? We all choose his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. We all need a good focus problems. We all have things we to choose happiness over mis- PRAYER to look at life as half empty or We must remember this as we on what is important. We all deal with. We all have pain in ery. Your life will be better if half full. We all choose to find go about our daily lives. We need to keep our eyes on the some way or other. Do you let you have more joy in your life. Jesus, the good in life or focus on the must also remember to fellow- prize. 1 John 1:3 We proclaim that define you? Do you let that Ultimately you make that choice. I know that I am a sin- bad. We all look at life and are ship with Jesus Christ on a daily to you what we have seen and control you? Are you a slave to It is like accepting Jesus Christ as ner and need Your forgiveness. thankful for what we have, or basis. To reject that is to rebel heard, so that you also may have your problems? Are you a slave your savior. You choose that or Nothing I can do of my own complain about what we do not against God and tell Him we fellowship with us. And our fel- to your pain? Are you a slave to you reject that. It is like obey- power will give me true joy. I have. It is an endless pit to want know better than He does. lowship is with the Father and the issues in your life? Do you ing God or choosing in rebel- believe that You died for my sins. more things. Why is that? There Too many modern day with his Son, Jesus Christ. We can choose a better path. Do you lion against God. You choose to I want to turn from my enslave- is always going to be something American churches embrace only talk about what we know. choose the path of spreading obey or rebel in life style choices. ment to sins, and repent of them. else you want. There is always rebellion against God. Too many We also share about what God joy? Do you choose the path of Which will you choose? The I now invite You to come into going to be something you do modern day American churches has done for us. There are days uplifting others? path of the world? Or will you my heart and life. I want to trust not currently own. Riches and accept the teachings of Satan that go by when that is all I want There is so much good choose the path of God? We all and follow You as my personal material things do not give hap- and ignore the Holy Bible. 2 to discuss. I know all about it, around us. There are so many choose joy or misery? We all Lord and Savior. I welcome the piness. They can give us pleasure Corinthians 6:14 Do not be and I love talking about it. Do things to be thankful for. Many choose obedience or rebellion. transforming power of the Holy for a short time. There are plenty yoked together with unbelievers. you? Are you ashamed of what of these things have been listed What say you? Spirit. Amen. of things money can not buy. No

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CYTUS α is a rhythm game featuring a futuristic graphical style, which includes more than 200 songs from the original and new tracks created for CYTUS α. Players will use the ’s unique Touch CONTENTS controls to hit notes for maximum control. There is also an online mode, where players can engage in score battles with other rhythm fanatics.

Key Features • Music: More than 200 tracks from the original release with over 400 Charts, and additional unreleased songs, including exclusive songs from Cytus Ω, which are available in Chapter Ω! and collaborations from Story Page(s) Chapter Ω! • Visuals: Mesmerizing futuristic graphics with a new UI developed specifically for Nintendo Switch! Cytus α Coming to Nintendo Switch 16 - 17 Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt Releases 18 - 19 Space War Arena Announced 20 Celebrate Chinese New Year in the Onion Kingdom 21 Playstation and Xplora Team up to Encourage Physical Activity 22 - 23 • Story: An in-depth data system for diving into even deeper story engagement! Pumped BMX Pro Releases 22 - 23 • Difficulty: Easy to hard modes to satisfy beginners and veteran rhythm game players alike, and various musical tastes such as pop, jazz, trance, hardcore and more!

Cytus α Coming to Nintendo Switch

PM Studios and acttil are excited to announce that CYTUS α, the latest title from critically acclaimed rhythm game developer Rayark, is coming to Nintendo™ Switch in North America this April in both digital and physi- cal formats. To celebrate the release of CYTUS α on Nintendo Switch, the initial release of the retail version will come with a special CD, which will also include music from [Chapter Ω]!

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Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt Releases

Fans of city building games all over the world! We know you have been eagerly wait- ing for the release date of Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt. More great news for all loyal Townsmenfolk: When the new King- dom comes, it will appear completely free in your great library of noble video games, if you own the original 2016’s Townsmen.

This improved and remastered version from the iconic Townsmen-Series holds a shipload of content in the cargo room: 24 maps for the sandbox mode stand next to 26 scenarios, so it’s up to you if you pick your own tale and turn a barren pile of grass into a gigantic city or face a predefined challenge. A new, 6-mission-long tutorial will make your first steps as a mayor as smooth as fine silk from the tailor’s shop. Research over 70 technologies and construct more than 150 buildings and objects.

Plan your city wisely: Your Townies & Townettes need a place to live, to work – and to relax, to grab some food. Having a market place close to their workplace will guaran- tee a short walk and also a realistic looking town. And speaking of placement, make About Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt and recruit brave soldiers to protect your • Complex economy sim and deep sure to have a fire tower or the infirmary The medieval metropolis builder gets a citizens from harm, too. You rule the entire production chains around, when one of the new catastrophes mighty overhaul on the PC. Grow your tiny empire from your castle, and making sure • Over 150 different town and produc- strikes and your city is hit by a large fire or village into a grand medieval empire with a your inhabitants have fun, stay happy and tion buildings the plague. thriving economy and happy villagers. Find remain safe. • Optional military feature with sol- Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt will be spots for mining ore, harvest the crops of diers and bandits available on February 26th 2019 for PC. your farms and collect coins as taxes from Features: • Seasons and weather effects with The price is 19,99 € / 19,99 $ / 16,99 £ but your folk. Build jousting fields, taverns, • City-building gameplay set in medi- actual impact on gameplay the game will be added free of charge to all marketplaces and beautify your city with eval times • Devastating disasters like fire, dis- existing owners of the original 2016’s Towns- impressive statues, magnificent monuments • Inhabitants with their own daily rou- ease, drought and many more men. Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt is and lush gardens. As you do so, be aware of tines • 26 diverse scenarios and challenging developed and published by HandyGames, a dangers: bandits are never far away, looking • New voice over language for live- tasks THQ Nordic company. to plunder and pillage peaceful towns. So lier interactions, created from Finnish & • Unrestricted sandbox gameplay on don’t forget to erect barracks, guard towers Volapük 24 maps

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Space War Arena Announced Celebrate Chinese New Year in the Onion Kingdom

Independent developer Playchemy today announced Space War Arena, a brand-new strategy Team17, a global games label, creative partner and developer of independent, premium video games in part- that blends exciting real-time space combat with tactical and strategic gameplay that delivers a fun and highly nership with Indie Studio Ghost Town Games is thrilled to announce a new update for Overcooked 2. To engaging gaming experience. With development led by Ed Annunziata, creator of Ecco the Dolphin on the celebrate the Chinese New Year, new recipes, new chefs and new kitchens are available for players. The Chi- Sega Genesis, Space War Arena is an homage to the original Spacewar game from the 1960’s. Space War Arena nese New Year update is available now digitally on , PlayStation 4, PC and Nintendo Switch™, free of is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on February 14th. charge.

“This has been one of my favorite games to make,” said Ed Annunziata, CEO and President of Playchemy. This second piece of seasonal content for Overcooked 2 transports players to a new map where they will face “We’ve been working hard on Space War Arena for a long time and as a small indie team it’s so rewarding to culinary chaos in seven stunning new kitchens. Enjoy the tranquility of Koi ponds, incense and drifting lan- announce your product and be so close to launch. Whether it’s playing the solo campaign or shared screen terns as you get to grips with two new recipes: fruit platter and hot pot. Just be sure to keep your wok hot! Two 1v1 multiplayer, we think players will really enjoy the strategic decision making and have as much fun playing new chefs will be joining players for this journey, ornate dragon chef and Chinese New Year pig chef. it as we do.” The update also sees the introduction of “Survival Mode”. In Survival Mode you must serve as many dishes Key Features: as possible in the time given, with each dish served adding precious seconds to the timer. Survive for as long Epic Space Battles - Enter a universe of exciting real-time space battles that are accessible, but deeply strategic. as possible in this frantic race against the clock! Survival mode is available for all levels in the main game, the Think quickly and deploy the right units at the right time, manipulating their launch trajectories for added Surf ‘n’ Turf DLC and both seasonal updates. tactical depth. Deck Building - Mix and match over 30 types of units and experiment with different play styles as you prog- KEY FEATURES: ress and take your squadrons into battle. Deal out and deal with nimble fighters, sweeping lasers, drone facto-

ries and atomic warheads. New kitchens! Experience Solo Campaign - Liberate the galaxy in pitched seven new kitchens, beau- battle against AI masterminds. A solo campaign tifully themed for Chinese pits you against a variety of configurations and New Year. New kitchens scenarios, charging would-be commanders to mean new hazards and so upgrade their fleets and become masters of all they watch out for the dancing dragon who has mistaken your kitchen for a parade route! behold. New recipes! The simple yet delicious fruit platter is a traditional Chinese New Year dish that signifies fullness About Space War Arena and wealth. Hot pot is a great dish to make with friends and family so chop some bok choi, prawns, and meat Starship combat on a grand scale has never been and get cooking. Just don’t forget the noodles! this addictive or accessible. Direct the tides of war in lightning fast strategic battles and unleash New mechanic! The Chinese New Year update sees the introduction of a new piece of cooking equipment: astonishing arsenals against opposing fleets to woks. Used for cooking hot pot, you must make sure that it remains bubbling by keeping the wok over the lit destroy their bases and claim their space. Space fire. War Arena is a unique homage to the original vid- eogame. Build an armada from 30 different types of evolving units, unleash your cunning, adapt to the enemy, New chefs! The Chinese dragon is ready to take the heat of the kitchen fires and the pig may be the 12th sign and command your fleet in epic AI encounters or vicious same-screen multiplayer. Engage! of the Chinese zodiac but is ready to be first in line for kitchen duties.

No word on a physical copy version of this game on this system in the US at this time. Families are required to The Chinese New Year update is available now digitally on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Nintendo pay for Internet usage fees to download this game. For more information click here. Switch™, free of charge.

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Playstation and Xplora Team up to and children the ability to communicate in Encourage Physical Activity a safe and easy way without compromis- Jorge Huguet, CMO of PlayStation® Iberia ing security and fun. The device allows for the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Bal- XPLORA, the Norwegian technology com- both parents and children to make phone kan areas, adds: “By merging technology, a pany known for its smartwatch range for calls and send text messages with emojis to healthy lifestyle, and safety, we and XPLO- children, has partnered with Sony Interactive pre-approved contacts via the parental app. RA are creating a new multimodal enter- Entertainment Spain (SIE España) to devel- Safety zones can also be set by the parent, tainment experience that can be enjoyed op the very first video game that syncs with allowing them to monitor their children’s both outdoors and when you get home and a smartwatch, with in-game perks being re- whereabouts. The XPLORA app (available turn your PS4™ on. We are looking forward warded for physical activity in the real world. on iOS and Android) can be used to set time to seeing how these two dimensions of our The XPLORA 3S, the company’s most recent limits for gameplay, receive updates on their players’ lives come together and create new smartwatch for children, features a pedom- children’s physical activity, and track their synergies.” eter that logs exercise - such as walking or in-game progress. running - within an app, and converts it into The XPLORA 3S device, along with the level-ups, new powers, and new characters Jesús Llamazares, CEO of XPLORA, com- rest of its portfolio of products, will be that are redeemable in the upcoming Play- ments: “This game, the first one owned by available for a hands-on demo at the Station®4 title ‘Aces of the Multiverse’. XPLORA, encourages children to partake in XPLORA stand (8.0H37) at the Mobile physical exercise and play outdoors. We want World Congress 2019 held in Barcelona, As the first IP owned by XPLORA, the game children to be more active and explore the 25th-28th February. There will be an Aces will encourage players to be more active in world in a safe way, and we’re very proud to of the Multiverse demo available later this their everyday lives. The XPLORA 3S is a partner with PlayStation® as we aim to make year and the game will be released in Spain smartwatch for children that gives parents a real change to their lives.” in late 2019.

Pumped BMX Pro Releases pro? High score chasers can compete on the global leaderboards, to see if they can thrash Calling all danger junkies and cycle-paths! at the same level as the best riders in the Curve Digital is proud to announce that world! Pumped BMX Pro, the bigger, better, rag- doll-tastic sequel to Pumped BMX + is avail- “Pumped BMX Pro is a rad new twist on able now on PC, Xbox One and Nintendo the momentum-based biking formula,” said Switch. Developed by one man studio Yeah George Morgan, Product Manager at Curve Us! Games, the momentum-based BMX Digital. “We can’t wait to see players can-can freestyler soars onto player’s systems with it down the slopes in pursuit of those sweet a tricked-out new look, improved physics, high-score combos. It’s definitely got that and an insane of roster of professional BMX one-more-ride quality!” stars. “‘Pumped BMX Pro plays and looks great on Choose from 15 riders with pre-designed PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch,” said bikes, or come up with your own in the easy Adam Hunt, Director of Yeah Us! Games. to use bike creator. Once you’re ready to hit “Whether you’ve got hours to freestyle your the tracks, get creative with more than 40 way up the leaderboards or just five minutes, trick options and combo your way through Pumped BMX Pro has that pick up and play over 60 insane levels, maintaining your flow magic. I think it’s the best entry in the series to ensure you reach the next obstacle wheels yet and I can’t wait for players to perfect first instead of face first. For the best rid- ers out there, there are over 200 challenges to beat. Have you got what it takes to go those clean landings and insane stunts.”

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There are all kinds of cool fam- great healer. All of us could focus of our lives all of the time. What 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 on the real perspective that healing a better world that would make est accounting as toREVIEWS why he/she liked or disliked something. No fanboy reviews allowed here, or at the very least they are there. This column features ideas comes from God. As medicine as when we focus on God and not 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 progressed there are a few people blowing in the wind standards 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 that put their faith, hope, trust, of man. Too much of the current 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 and love in doctors and medicine. teachings from human beings is is no need to degrade the developer, publisher, artists, etc. There is also no need for name calling. happen? Whereas doctors and medicine are rebellion against God. That will We review video games on five separate criteria: graphics, sound, replay/extras, gameplay, and family friendly factor. not a bad thing, we should go to a help any of us. That will not grant Review scale can be found here. The editor in chief coordinates reviews to have as much cohesion as possible. We are very higher source for our healing. We you healing. That will not grow open about the way we review video games. Each section starts with a 75 score, and can earn or lose points based on the con- There are so many wonderful ideas should go to God first. It always you closer to God. Too many tent of the game, using our grading scale (found on the website). for video games in the Holy Bible. dismays me when people go to people embrace a sinful lifestyle Parents, please do not take any of our reviews as gospel. Different people are offended by different things. We work One of them came to me recently. doctors and medicine and bypass and then get mad when God does hard here at Family Friendly Gaming to discern the good from the bad in the teachings of each different video game. What I would love to see a video game going to God. Why would anyone not help them. They must cleanse may seem harmless to our reviewer(s), could be a big deal to you. We encourage you to spend time with your children and based off of the historically accu- do that? God has the power to mi- their lives of sin before expect- investigate each video game yourself. Each review is written with you in mind, and we try to mention each problem we find. rate healings done by Jesus Christ. raculous and instantly heal you. At ing God to grant their prayers. 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 There were so many people that the very least give God a chance to There is also something to be said they ignore many of the moral and spiritual factors important to parents all across America, we do our small part to fill that Jesus healed. There is all kinds of work in your life. Show everyone for people who only pray when huge void. We are a small ministry and your prayers are so very important to us. potential for this kind of a video that you have faith in God. they want something. Like God is Questions, suggestions, comments, or got a game you would like for us to review? Then game. The game could have differ- A video games based on some vending machines that they CONTENTS please email us at: [email protected]. ent mini games based on the heal- the healings of Jesus Christ could put their money in and get their ings being performed. There could help educate everyone to where dreams to come out the dispenser. Nintendo 3DS Score Page NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 75 34 even be boss levels where demons true power resides. It could help It all goes to having a good per- Striker Pack 66 26 Onrush 60 33 are being cast out of people. people focus on God again. It spective of who God is, and who Shining Force Refrain 59 32 All of us could learn the Nintendo Switch Score Page Tokyo Xanadu eX+ 58 29 could begin an amazing revival were are. Would you play a video Legendary Fishing 85 27 wonderful lesson that God is the where God in number one in all game like this? Mercenaries Saga Chronicles 64 30 Xbox One Score Page NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 75 34 Fishing Sim World 70 36 Shantae Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition 69 35 NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 75 34 Shining Force Refrain 59 32 Onrush 60 33 Shining Force Refrain 59 32 Matthew 8:10-13 Personal Computer Score Page Fishing Sim World 70 36 10 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 75 34 tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. 11 I say to you that Shining Force Refrain 59 32 many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast Tokyo Xanadu eX+ 58 29 with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the subjects of Super NES Score Page the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weep- Bill Lambeer’s Combat Basketball 56 37 ing and gnashing of teeth.” Bill Walsh College Football 80 37 13 Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! Let it be done just as you believed it PS4 Score Page would.” And his servant was healed at that moment. Fishing Sim World 70 36 Legendary Fishing 85 27

Family Friendly Gaming Page 24 Page 25 Family Friendly Gaming Azure Striker Gun- Legendary Fishing volt Striker Pack

SCORE: 66 SCORE: 85

Everything is AWESOME most definitely have concern- I feel bad for Ubisoft. Their ally. Maybe you when we are provided re- ing Azure Striker Gunvolt PR and Marketing people lost want to use just viewable copies of video Striker Pack are violence, them quite a few sales by fail- a Joycon and games. Thankfully FFG blood, bad language, entice- ing to provide FFG a review- get some more provided a reviewable ment to , lack of attire, and able copy of Legendary Fishing. physical move- copy of Azure Striker more. There might be some I really like this arcade fishing ments out of this Gunvolt Striker Pack. We sexual deviant characters in game. I hope to be able to do a game. are not part of the bought Azure Striker Gunvolt Striker video series on this game when There are off gaming media so we Pack. Azure Striker Gunvolt I have some time. The modes in twenty different The levels in Azure are treated as a lower class of Striker Pack is similar to Mega Legendary Fishing are Career, kinds of fish in Striker Gunvolt Striker Pack citizen by the PR and Market- Man in the side scrolling 2D Arcade, Free Play, Options, Legendary Fish- far in the red we can lose the are extremely long for a hand ing moochers. Thankfully our shooting concepts. We can Help, and Credits. ing. There are eighty missions fish. I had fun catching fish in held video game. I found out loyal readers in FFGU do not level up, collect resources, and Legendary Fishing in ten different fishing areas. Legendary Fishing. I also like the hard way that saving before buy games from companies upgrade gear in Azure Striker lets families control this fish- The areas are large enough to how this game starts easy and completing all these levels that do not provide reviewable Gunvolt Striker Pack. ing game a variety of differ- show some nice environment slowly gets more difficult. meant I had to completely copies. They only lessen their The cut scenes look ent ways. It is all up to you diversity. We play in four dif- Fish will come af- replay all of the levels since the sales and increase their chanc- nice in Azure Striker Gun- on which control format you ferent seasons in this Switch ter your lure pretty quickly. last mainline save. The saves es of going bankrupt. volt Striker Pack. The music are most comfortable with. I and PS4 video game. Legend- Families must unlock content are too far apart for my person- Azure Striker Gunvolt is good. Expect a long chal- played Legendary Fishing with ary Fishing has fantastic music in career to play it in Arcade al tastes. We get Japanese voice Striker Pack includes Azure lenge with many of the bosses. the Joycons in the controller and decent looking graphics. and Free Mode. Up to family acting in Azure Striker Gunvolt Striker Gunvolt, and Azure They do not go down quick or most of the time. I enjoyed Hooking fish is easy in members can enjoy Legend- Striker Pack. Are you guys up Striker Gunvolt 2. The graph- easy in Azure Striker Gunvolt that layout the best person- Legendary Fishing. We move ary Fishing at the same time. to speed on that language? ics are small and we spend Striker Pack. Parts of Azure a stick a specific I value Legendary Fishing at The issues families will most of the game shooting and Striker Gunvolt Striker direction. Once twenty dollars brand new. destroying all of these different Pack can be hard. The we hook a fish I hope to see more characters. Many of them are lightning storm shield we we need to reel games like Legendary Fishing repeated in levels making these can employ for limited it. There are two in the near future. This is a fun games a real boring experi- periods of time can assist curved lines that game that anyone can enjoy. I ence. Azure Striker Gunvolt with certain enemies. I we must keep did not find offensive content Striker Pack does include story value Azure Striker Gun- the fish in the within this game at all. It was elements explaining what is volt Striker Pack at five to middle of. If the a pleasure to play and review going on. ten dollars. - WMG right side gets too this game. - Paul

System: Nintendo 3DS Graphics: 50% System: PS4/Nintendo Graphics: 80% Publisher: Sound: 60% Switch(tested) Sound: 90% Developer: CO Publisher: Ubisoft Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and OLDER Replay/Extras: 80% Replay/Extras: 75% Gameplay: 80% Developer: Sims Gameplay: 90% ONLY {Fantasy Violence, Mild Rating: ‘E’ for Everyone SIX and Blood, Mild Language, Mild Sugges- Family Friendly Factor: 60% Family Friendly Factor: 90% tive Themes} OLDER ONLY

Family Friendly Gaming Page 26 Page 27 Family Friendly Gaming ADVERTISEMENT Tokyo Xanadu eX+

SCORE: 58

Due to the PR and Marketing nate dimensions, failures Family Friendly Gam- demons, certain ing purchased a copy of Tokyo people can see Xanadu eX+ on the PS4. This these rifts, demons, game was actually on the game and more. purchasing list on the PS Vita. Tokyo Then the purchasing agent Xanadu eX+ looks noticed the best version was on like a PS3 game to the PS4. That is why this game me. The long story was purchased on the Playsta- element sections thing from these companies tion 4. can be skipped. Tokyo Xanadu like I have. Please catch up and The issues families can eX+ fast forwards through start to reject games like Tokyo have with Tokyo Xanadu eX+ them. The music in Tokyo Xanadu eX+. are violence, bad language, en- Xanadu eX+ is okay. The Japa- The Legend of He- ticement to lust, lack of attire, nese voice acting sent me to roes Trails of Cold Steel does magic, demons, soul powers, reading the text. The dungeons this kind of game better in and more. Tokyo Xanadu eX+ in Tokyo Xanadu eX+ look like my opinion. The long ranged is like so many other JRPGs so many other recent JRPGs attacks are a bit too limited out there. Why do American as well. This role playing game in this action adventure role gamers buy the same things felt so dull to me. I felt like I playing game. Boss fights are over and over again? We have have been there and done that challenging thanks to their high school students, alter- a thousand times already with large health bars. We can swap Tokyo Xanadu eX+. players which is helpful - espe- American cially after one dies. companies need I value Tokyo Xanadu to inject this genre eX+ at five dollars brand new. with some better That is only if you are not fa- concepts. I hope my miliar with this genre and can fellow role playing handle all of the bad content. gamers get to the This game did not impress me point of exhaus- - not one bit. - RPG Master tion with the same

System: PC/PS4(tested) Graphics: 50% Publisher: Aksys Games Sound: 50% Developer: Nihon Falcom Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and OLDER Replay/Extras: 80% ONLY {Drug Reference, Fantasy Vio- Gameplay: 60% lence, Language, Suggestive Themes} Family Friendly Factor: 50%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 28 Page 29 Family Friendly Gaming Mercenaries Saga Chronicles

SCORE: 64

I really enjoy turn gamers. based strategy role All three games have playing video games. stories of conflicts between Mercenaries Saga different nations. The player is Chronicles contains a mercenary who is essentially three of them. In fact profiting off the wars. There is the three games within plenty of work for mercenar- this collection are Will ies in these situations. I love of the White Lions, Or- how three games that were der of the Silver Eagle, I did eventually adapt previously digital downloads and Gray Wolves of War. Those to the controls using the four were put on one cartridge. I games had previously only buttons on the left Joycon. hope this becomes a trend with been released in the digital There is no camera rotation more video game companies in download format. Supporters in Mercenaries Saga Chron- the near future. of the physical copy movement icles. The music is good and I am very pleased can rejoice that Mercenaries I enjoyed listening to it while Family Friendly Gaming had Saga Chronicles was released. playing this game. We can save the money to purchase Mer- The issues families will between battles. The same goes cenaries Saga Chronicles on have with Mercenaries Saga for upgrading gear and using the Nintendo Switch. There Chronicles are violence, blood, skill points. There are multiple is plenty of bad content that bad language, lack of attire, difficulties in Mercenaries Saga could have been left out of enticement to lust, promoting Chronicles so it is approach- Mercenaries Saga Chronicles religious beliefs of a false god- able by more teenage and older in my opinion. The turn based dess, and more. The controls in battles and violence Mercenaries Saga Chronicles is pretty standard. I are difficult to adapt to. The hope to see sequels Gameboy Advance looking to Mercenaries Saga graphics in Mercenaries Saga Chronicles in the near Chronicles and screen layout future. Maybe after make moving around the cur- three more games have sor quite challenging on the been released online. Switch. - Paul

System: Nintendo Switch Graphics: 50% Publisher: PM Studios Sound: 60% Developer: Rideon Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and Replay/Extras: 90% OLDER ONLY {Alcohol Reference, Gameplay: 65% Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Family Friendly Factor: 55% Language, Suggestive Themes} BUY IT NOW RIGHT HERE

Family Friendly Gaming Page 30 Page 31 Family Friendly Gaming Shining Resonance Onrush Refrain

SCORE: 59 SCORE: 60

How does Sega The shield break attack can Onrush is a different kind of a you are consistently using stay in business? be very handy to getting an video game for . the boost to keep up. These They make bad enemy defenseless. The story Onrush is not a . cars will leave you behind decision after in Shining Force Refrain is Onrush is a vehicular combat very quickly. There are bad decision. standard normal Japanese role video game. We are part of a cars not part of the teams They continue to playing cliches that have been racing team that goes against riding around. They are trample the legacy used so many times that it another racing team. It is the generally cannon fodder of the Shining se- shocks me if anyone buys this blue team versus the orange for players to get points. ries with horrible game ever. team. We play in Onrush to After a race we than me most of the time. I did games like Shin- Characters can swap get the most points, make it earn loot boxes that give us dif- lose a few matches by running ing Force Refrain. in the original mode or the costumes and dress differently. through the most gates, keep ferent gear, vehicles, clothing, into too many objects. I then This is an action adventure role refrain mode. This game was Why are bikinis needed for the most lives, or controlling dances, etc. Onrush obviously learned the repetitive tracks playing game like the Tales originally on the PS3 and it the female characters? That a moving circular zone. It gets is trying the Fortnite concept and avoided trees in the next games. Shining Force Refrain shows. The American voice does not scream battle against repetitive very quickly. In fact with this. Thankfully no real round(s). Onrush has online also has dating that encourages actors are average at best. The monsters to me. The areas I found myself bored with On- world money is needed for game play as well as the nor- sexual deviancy. lack of emotion from them are a bit small in my opinion. rush almost right away. them. We earn them with mal game play. The issues families almost put me to sleep. Battles Shining Force Refrain starts Onrush tries to be every single level up. Which is I was so bored playing will have with Shining Force in Shining Force Refrain get with a tutorial and that comes exciting with the wreckcam pretty much after every race in Onrush on the PS4. I am very Refrain are violence, bad really boring too. up every time we come across that shows your vehicle crash- the career mode. The modes in thankful Family Friendly Gam- language, nudity, lack of attire, Shining Force Refrain something new. ing into things like trees. We Onrush are Superstar, Quick ing purchased a copy of this enticement to lust, magic, and looks like a PS3 game. We have Shining Force Refrain also can be thrown back into Play, Ranked, Custom Game, game after the PR and Market- more. The main character has two major attacks and magic. was not translated when it the action if we wind up too far and Training. ing representatives failed us the soul of a long dead dragon was on the PS3. back. This happens a lot unless The issues I had with 100%. They must have known within him. He can transform We did not miss Onrush are violence, lack we would find Onrush boring. in battle and fight with you. We anything though. of attire, enticement to They want to stop any reviews see the enemies in the field, go After playing it on lust, obnoxious music and that are not making them mas- to them and it triggers a battle the PS4 I can say more. Onrush looks okay. sive amounts of sales. More of circle where we fight. that with complete I had such trouble keeping the swamp of corruption in the The extremely long and total confi- up, and using the pow- . I value cut scenes can be skipped in dence. Don’t buy ers. Whether we won or Onrush at five dollars brand Shining Force Refrain. Shining this game. lost had more to do with new. Force Refrain can be played - RPG Master my computer team mates - Frank

System: PC/Switch/Xbox One/ Graphics: 50% System: Xbox One/PS4(tested) Graphics: 60% PS4(tested) Publisher: Sega Sound: 60% Publisher: Codemasters Sound: 60% Developer: Media.Vision Replay/Extras: 70% Developer: Codemasters Replay/Extras: 60% Rating: ‘T’ for THIRTEEN and OLDER Gameplay: 75% Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN Gameplay: 60% ONLY {Fantasy Violence, Language, and OLDER ONLY Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Use of Family Friendly Factor: 40% Family Friendly Factor: 60% Alcohol} {Mild Violence}

Family Friendly Gaming Page 32 Page 33 Family Friendly Gaming NBA 2K Play- Shantae Half-Genie grounds 2 Hero Ultimate Edition

SCORE: 75 SCORE: 69

I am so thankful That is the catch because the So cool that Family Friendly Half-Genie Hero Family Friendly time it takes to unlock these Gaming purchased a copy of Ultimate Edition Gaming had the characters is insane. Balance Shantae Half-Genie Hero Ulti- is a challenging money to purchase is missing in this department. mate Edition on the Nintendo 2D side scrolling a copy of NBA 2K There are enough different Switch. I have zero confidence, video game. The Playgrounds 2 on modes to keep the fanboy bas- faith, hope, and trust in the main character the PS4 after the ketball enthusiast interested for swamp of corruption within uses her hair to PR and Marketing awhile. As long as you enjoy the video game industry. The attack enemies. reps failed us so the game play style in NBA 2K modes in Shantae Half-Genie The mu- badly. This is a two Playgrounds 2. Hero Ultimate Edition are sic in Shantae one two basket- There is a lack of attire in some Learning the moves Main Game, Hero Mode, Half-Genie Hero have been upgraded from the ball video game in the style of of the spectators watching the in NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is Hardcore Mode, Pirate Queen’s Ultimate Edition is nice to previous version. Shantae Half- NBA JAM. Players earn coins games. The success rate for very important. I learned when Quest, Friends to the End, listen to. Shantae Half-Genie Genie Hero Ultimate Edition by playing and spend those shots is alive and well in NBA to let go, where to shoot, and Ninja Mode, Beach Mode, and Hero Ultimate Edition has has characters with all kinds of coins on packages that include 2K Playgrounds 2. There are how to defend. Blocking those Officer Mode. a book and a music CD that different body types. The va- players. Players can also be cool things on the court like dunks can be nearly impossi- The issues in this thir- comes with the game. In many riety of different modes assist purchased for coins as well. x2, and x3 for shots. We can ble. Jumping up to get a missed teen and older only video game ways Shantae Half-Genie Hero with the replay value. NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 has the also get power ups for the play- dunk is a bit easier. Plus you are violence, lack of attire, en- Ultimate Edition feels like a I did not realize at first annoying free app feel to it. ers from a variety of actions. do not run the risk of getting ticement to lust, sexual dances collector’s edition. This home Family Friendly Gaming had The modes in NBA 2K NBA 2K Playgrounds knocked down. and more. The characters in console video game also in- already reviewed this game. Playgrounds 2 are Exhibition 2 can be a fun game if you are I value NBA 2K Play- this world are on the edge of cludes some voice acting here Shantae Half-Genie Hero Ulti- Game, Get Packs, Daily Chal- willing to put the time into it. grounds 2 at ten dollars brand the cliff at times in terms of and there. Shantae Half-Genie mate Edition is the best ver- lenges, Playgrounds Champi- new. If all of the morals and ethics. Shantae Hero Ultimate Edition con- sion of the game. If you have onship, Tutorial, News, NBA players were im- tains magical content. already played it then Shantae Season, Cards Collection, mediately unlock- The artwork Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Exhibition 3-point content, able, or there were looks fantastic in Edition might be worth ten and Options. There is some way less to unlock Shantae Half-Genie dollars to you. If you have not cartoon violence in this game that price would Hero Ultimate Edi- played it then maybe this game that families need to be aware go up. I felt more tion. The scrolling an- is worth fifteen dollars. There of. aggressive after imation in the towns is plenty of sexual content that NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 playing this game. is a very cool effect. could have been left out. looks okay, and it sounds okay. - Paul I think the graphics - Sam

System: PC/Switch/Xbox One/ Graphics: 75% System: Nintendo Switch Graphics: 50% PS4(tested) Sounds: 80% Publisher: XSeed Games Sound: 85% Publisher: 2K Developer: Wayforward Developer: Saber Interactive Replay/Extras: 80% Replay/Extras: 85% Gameplay: 70% Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and Gameplay: 70% Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Vio- OLDER ONLY Family Friendly Factor: 70% lence, Suggestive Themes} Family Friendly Factor: 55%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 34 Page 35 Family Friendly Gaming Fishing Sim World Bill Lambeer’s Combat Basketball SCORE: 56 SCORE: 70 I am not afraid of retro games. I enjoy finding interesting retro video games for families. From time to time I come across a real stinker. Bill Lambeer’s Combat Basketball is one of those stinkers. The top down viewpoint does not work so great for this game in my opinion. The poor controls do not helping this game. Why are the My sadness of shown on screen and some are characters jumping around like the are on pogo sticks part of the time? Dovetail Games not. If you saw the video I did with Teen Gamer then you know Bill Lambeer’s Combat Basketball is one belly flopping I loved driving the boat messed up game. The computer is better than the player. It is nearly impossible to hit shots unless you are in on Fishing Sim around these lakes. It was fun. just the right spot and hold for the right time frame. I missed baskets right in front of the hoop multiple times. World with Family I could do that and get some I was able to easily pass out of bounds to nobody. Bill Lambeer’s Combat Basketball is one of the worst basket- Friendly Gaming progress. We do not see un- ball video games of all time. turned to happi- derwater so we have no idea if We can knock other players around in a violent fashion in Bill Lambeer’s Combat Basketball. It is like ness when FFG a fish is close to biting. Most Bill Lambeer’s Combat Basketball wanted to be NBA JAM but did not do anywhere as well. The sounds are purchased this fishing games show us under- obnoxious at times and okay others. Do not waste your money on this video game. - Paul game for a review. water so we can see when to fish. It did not help me. System: Super NES Graphics: 60% Then I played Fishing Sim try and move the rod. This is Publisher: Hudson Soft Sound: 60% I like the graphics in World on the PS4. The modes part of what makes Fishing Developer: Hewson Con- Replay/Extras: 60% Fishing Sim World. It feels like sultants in this fishing game are Single Sim World a realistic fishing Gameplay: 40% being at the locations. There Rating: ‘NR’ for Not Rated Player (Freedom Fishing or simulator. Just not much of a Family Friendly Factor: 60% are seven of them in all. There Tournaments), Online, Tuto- fun video game in my opinion. are multiple launch sites at this rial, Angler’s Log, Customize, Fishing Sim World is locations as well. The water Bill Walsh College and Shop. We customize our a very quiet game. I guess we areas are huge in Fishing Sim avatar and get on the lake for do not want to spook the fish. World. We can pick different Football some fishing. Who never seemed to be very control schemes. They do take Fishing Sim World close to my boat anyways no a bit to figure out. Like casting might be the most realistic matter what that fish radar SCORE: 80 is L2, and then building the fishing simulator I have ever said. I value Fishing Sim World power is R2. Some controls are played. If I wanted to cast and at ten dollars brand new. This Did you enjoy the video we did of Bill Walsh College Football on the Super NES? We had some real problems never catch anything I could is a very safe game for with this college football video game. The difficulty of Bill Walsh College Football is up there, especially for do that in real life. That fish ra- families. I did not en- anyone who has not played 16-bit football video games. Bill Walsh College Football looks a lot like Madden dar showed me fish and noth- joy my time with this games from that era. It also plays like it. There are twenty-four teams, and twenty-four historic teams in Bill ing would bite. I can spend game. I do not want Walsh College Football on the Super NES, and Sega Genesis. I did not list the Sega CD version since I expect hours not catching anything in to play it anymore. I it was most likely a bit better. the real world. I do not want certainly will not play Bill Walsh College Football looks good from the players to the marching bands at halftime. We also that experience in a video Fishing Sim World have home team fans appear when something good happens for the home team. The sounds are alright in this game. I even went through the online. football video game. The intro and exit presentation is neat to see. Especially from that era. tutorial to learn how to catch - Frank I like the window that pops up and shows the receivers before passing. Timing can be crucial in pass- ing in Bill Walsh College Football. Running is extremely difficult in Bill Walsh College Football. At the end of the day I enjoyed my time with Bill Walsh College Football. I hope college football comes back to us. - Paul System: PC/Xbox One/ Graphics: 85% System: Genesis/Super Graphics: 85% PS4(tested) Sounds: 75% NES Sounds: 80% Publisher: Dovetail Games Replay/Extras: 60% Publisher: Electronic Arts Replay/Extras: 90% Developer: Dovetail Games Gameplay: 55% Developer: Visual Con- Gameplay: 70% Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and cepts Family Friendly Factor: 75% OLDER ONLY Family Friendly Factor: 75% Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated

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Product: Crash Team Racing Company: Activision System: Playstation 4 Release Date: June 21, 2019 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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