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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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cuse to spread their hatred against Christians. under President Trump will bring a fresh Stop Making Excuses Change your ways. Back to School perspective to a stale system. The problem for I hope my words fall on ears that are us is by the time changes are implemented All of these years after writing Video Game Lies there are Summer is never long enough. I wish it were longer. I know mentally capable of growing and maturing our kids will most likely be done with the ed- still some people who like to make excuses for problems in both of my boys wishes it were longer as well. This summer past their hatred. I have experienced all kinds ucation system. Maybe they can help fix the the video game industry. What scares me is there are still was not as hot, and there were a lot more storms that blew of hate speech against me because of my constantly rising costs of colleges. Families some people who promote hatred against Christians and through. Thankfully we have things that can be done inside relationship with Jesus Christ. I have expe- get price gouged from the university over and conservatives within the video game industry. I recently so the kids did not mind. They are also getting older which rienced death threats from those who claim over again. That is something that needs to be wrote an article entitled ‘Haters Diminish Community.’ To means their interests are changing. We start summer break to celebrate diversity. I have tried to com- addressed, cleaned up, and corrected. I also my shock and dismay the response from those that claim earlier in the South than some other areas of the country. municate with those who send over all kinds do not like how the middle schools and high to celebrate diversity is hatred. It feels like the attacks on That means we are back in school before other areas of the of venomous hatred. I have recently realized schools promote colleges that are over priced. Christians and conservatives in the video game industry country. they do not want to have their misconcep- They need to think outside the box and stop are getting worse. It is astounding that those who claim Did you get any family time over the summer? If tions corrected. They do not want lies to be advertising for colleges. Is there some sort of to want diversity do not mean diversity of thoughts, ide- you have some left it might be a great opportunity to try to exposed. So I wrote this article instead. kick back going on there? als, and opinions. They want a Borg drone mindset in the get some family time. Did you take any kind of family trip entire video game industry. Where their tyranny opinion is this summer? We took a small one that presented its own God bless, God bless, the only one allowed. challenges and it also was a lot of fun in so many ways. Paul Bury Yolanda Bury I am sick and tired of Japanese companies send- Lord willing in the future we can take an even better family ing over their religious beliefs, and attacking Christians in trip. I know my hubby has some ideas planned out. Time their games. I had someone ask me recently: “what is the will tell if we can afford it. Did you find ways to save money solution?” I had to think about it. I had to pray about it. this summer? Did you teach your kids about that concept It took me some time. It finally dawned on me. We need this summer? I certainly hope so. We find all kinds of mo- more US made video games. We need more games made ments to teach our kids all kinds of interesting and impor- by people that share our morals and values. From there tant lessons. the gaming community needs to support them by buying Are you ready for your kids to go back to school? them, spreading the word, and increasing them. We pick Are the kids ready to go back to school? I can guess the and choose which games we purchase. There is definitely a majority of the answers to those questions. In our home I market for video games that are friendly to conservatives am certainly ready for them to go back to school. Grumpy and Christians. A lack of sales is the only thing that will attitudes, and arguments happen no matter how many stop these hate speech video games from continuing in the times we tell them to get along. Part of human nature I video game industry. suppose. I also noticed there were plenty of times where What is the danger of these video games that teach the kids got along and made us proud. From stepping up hatred against Christians and conservatives? If you study on doing the chores to sharing things. Those moments history then you know the answer to that question. There always feel good, and I thank them for good behavior. have been all kinds of examples of people being murdered Our kids are never ready to go back to school. They have because hatred was taught against certain groups. From enjoyed staying home, doing chores, playing games, go- the Jewish people to people of a certain race. This cycle has ing to the grocery store, getting in our little pool, picking happened again and again. Sadly too many people have not strawberries, making videos, picking raspberries and more. learned from it. Instead they pick a different group to tar- They would love for life to consist of just that. I can’t blame get. This is not the first time Christians have faced persecu- them. At times it is nice for a bit of piece and quiet though. tion. In fact Christians are being persecuted all across the We have discussed many times in the past there globe because others have been taught to hate us. Whatever needs to be a complete overhaul to the education system in happened to live and let live? Now we have groups that feel America. What we have right now does not work well, and like they were slighted in the past and using that as an ex- causes more problems than it solves. Hopefully new minds

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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 hi + owners that readers are smart enough to T able Home avail schoo come to their conclusions without those 00 l tit DVD-ROMs contain PowerPoint Bible stories, 3 - 5 on 90 les in the media handing opinions to them. 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 Women of God EAN 5060209840659 Issue 7 Titanic ISBN 9780957152304 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 challenged. I read a lot of different people is not loving, no matter how I find it interesting that lib- Little League World players. I also want to be able to you the reader/emailer is heard. viewpoints, but I still know where the left frames it. BTW, I do not see erals are all about listening. I have place the ball better than we could What you have to say is put in I stand on the topics. The problem how any of those have benefited heard them say for decades: “listen Series Baseball in the previous games. That is the this section for all the readers to with the people who grew up in society at large, or how the next to me,” “listening is a good skill,” Needs A Comeback kind of Little League World Series see. Of course certain content is the 90s is that now that they are in thing they are working on is going etc. I find it interesting because I Baseball video game I would play. college, they never let someone tell to benefit society. They cannot have noted over and over again -Carl edited for appropriateness issues. them they are wrong. It’s a shame because the Bible calls them sin. Sin liberals do not want to listen. They Thank you for your article Little This is a family friendly maga- really. I do not have to agree with is a reproach, God says (Proverbs want to speak, and be heard. They League World Series Baseball Needs {Paul}: Carl, zine, and certain content is just you on everything to respect cer- 14:34). BTW, I’m not perfect, but wanted to be listened to. They do A Comeback on the Family Friend- not proper. We hope you enjoy tain aspects of your life. Two things the Bible reveals my sins, and it not like to extend the same courtesy ly Gaming website. I agree with Thank you for your kind words. this section as much as we do. that should never happen are to not reveals the One who forgives sins. to anyone saying anything they do you. I talk to my friends all the time We are constantly working hard Keep an eye out for your com- know where you stand on some- -Dan not agree with. Like you said shout- about the cool Little League Base- to come up with new articles, ments appearing in these very thing or not know why you stand ing people down. Why? They do ball games. I do not like MLB The concepts, and ideas to make the pages. You have our attention, so there. Sadly, too many college kids {Paul}: Dan, not like what is being said. Or they Show. I am luke warm to the RBI video game industry better. I am Baseball games. I want more Little SOUND OFF! have no idea what they believe; and try to redefine what is being said by so pleased that you enjoyed that I certainly try. I am like twisting things around worse than League games. How can I make article. I am also very pleased that Peter from the Bible at a pretzel. Ultimately it winds up it happen? Will Activision make you agree with it. Thank you for times. I say what I think, being rebellion against God. That new games do you think? Is Family that. I can relate to your opinions and there are those who is where I boil things down to. Is Friendly Gaming doing anything to concerning the other baseball fran- Speaking the Truth have been offended by it obedience to God, or rebellion? give us more Little League World chises. in Love something I say. I do not I think we can discern the answer Series Baseball game? I hope Activision will make do it on purpose. I just to that based on what they support new games. I would be happy if What I appreciate most about do not always under- and what they attack. I wish more I want to see new Little League some other company made new Lit- people like you is your honesty stand what might offend young people would analyze things World Series Baseball games that tle League Baseball games. You can about things. You do not just say someone. I also am not like you are. are more realistic looking. I don’t tell these companies what you want. what people want to hear all the going to let that stop me. want the cartoony graphics for the They do listen sometimes. We have time. It’s interesting to hear that the I know there are certain written and published an article 80s rap was not as bad, but it does things that some groups on it. We are also publishing your not surprise me because we had are offended by. I will not email on the topic. So we are doing a lot more men of dignity in our stay silent because that our part. If we had the money we country. My parents tell me that, is what they want. I have would invest in another game. We and I have also learned it through they have been and are continually wondered for many years when it sadly do not have the money. I wish history. My parents have had me getting indoctrinated with left- comes to debating issues why do we did. There are numerous game on a Christian curriculum since ism. They have made that which is the liberals get to decide what can ideas I would like to see made into kindergarten (A Beka Book). I have wrong sound noble. “Homosexual- and cannot be said. It is like playing real life video games. It is some- no problem if people express differ- ity isn’t sin. Love is love, and who a sport and letting one team decide thing I pray about routinely. ent views, and I think we can learn are you to say whom that person the rules. That looks unfair to from people with different views, can and cannot love.” “Abortion me. Plus why should we handicap but liberals who shout down people is a woman’s right to choose/exert ourselves in a debate by refusing to MAMA Came Back like Ben Shapiro will learn nothing control over her own body.” “Por- discuss certain things? It would be and will never have their thinking nography is freedom of speech.” All like leaving your star player on the I love Cooking Mama coming back. of those are obvious lies. Lying to sideline and never playing him. I saw her on the front cover of issue

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I am so glad you enjoyed the front cover of Family Friendly Gaming #120. It is great to see FFG Hall of Famer Cooking Mama come back. No we did not receive a reviewable copy. I do not know what is go- ing on over at that company. I can tell you their PR and Marketing department failed us totally and completely. We purchased a copy ourselves, and the game is being played. I hope to have a preview out before this issue is published, and a review in the next issue of Family Friendly Gaming. I will give you a preview. Cooking Mama Sweet Shop impresses me. Thank you for your kind words especially about the Family Friendly Gaming Hall of Fame. We work really hard on it every single year. We appreciate the acknowledgement.

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simple and logical to me. Too them and acknowledge that any There are wise decisions we ing the work. you ask be sure to ask nicely. It Turn from Evil many complain about evildo- of us doing evil needs to turn make in life and there are mis- How often do you look is amazing how many people ers, and do not tell them to turn from it. takes. Family Friendly Gaming around to see if you can help will happily help out when you You know what we do not hear from their evil and wicked ways. What must we do instead wants to share some thoughts others? Do you cringe when you ask nicely. It can even be helpful a lot about nowadays? We do I say tell them to turn from the of evil? 1 Peter 3:11 They must that can be helpful. Maybe this realize someone needs help? Are to ask for their advice on how not hear a lot of people tell- evil ways. turn from evil and do good; they will bring more joy into your you worried they will ask you to do something. You may be ing those that are doing evil to There is a definite re- must seek peace and pursue it. life. Maybe it will allow you for assistance? Why would that surprised what good ideas others turn from it. There is certainly ward for turning from evil ways. Sounds easy right? It should to have better physical health. bother you? Is it because you will give you on how something plenty of warnings in the Holy Jonah 3:10 When God saw what be. We have the Holy Bible to Maybe it will help you reach are being selfish and thinking of should be done. Especially if Bible about turning from evil. they did and how they turned explain what is good and what is a better mental, psychological just yourself? Do you get angry they are wiser and more mature Jeremiah 23:14 “And among the from their evil ways, he relented evil. Start by researching the real or emotional state. The goal of or frustrated when others can than you. prophets of Jerusalem I have seen and did not bring on them the definitions of words, history, and each column in each month is to not do things? Did you consider We all need a little help something horrible: They com- destruction he had threatened. the path to properly following share some helpful thoughts to you are more gifted at that than at times. There are definitely mit adultery and live a lie. They Avoiding destruction is a pretty God. Then seek God’s wisdom you and your family. they are? Did you think it was instances where we want to do strengthen the hands of evildo- good reward in my book. Why and love on how you can do an honor that they asked you for something ourselves. There is ers, so that not one of them turns tempt God? Why rush toward good. I do it daily. help? Did you realize it is very certain pride involved with ac- from their wickedness. They are destruction? It really makes difficult for some people to even complishing a difficult task all by all like Sodom to me; the people no sense to me. We all need to God Bless, Helping Out ask for help? Did you think they ourself. Something can also we of Jerusalem are like Gomor- humble ourselves and submit to Paul Bury are going outside their comfort said for getting tasks done more Do you know what is one of r a h .” It is pretty bad when you God. zone in asking you? Have you efficiently and with less effort the greatest things around? It is are compared to Sodom and We should be able to considered they had to humble by accepting help from others. helping out. It is when you are Gomorrah. How many areas of learn from history. How does themselves to ask you for help? Plus you do get an opportunity struggling with something and America now act like Sodom that old saying go? “Those who Do you take it as an opportu- to exercise humility. Which is PRAYER someone else offers to help out. and Gomorrah? San Francisco cannot remember the past nity to train them in how to do better for you? Is pride better Maybe it is carrying grocer- perhaps? What about Los Ange- are condemned to repeat it, something? than humility? What do you say Jesus, ies into the house. Maybe it is les? Or maybe New York? by George Santayana. Which We are constantly learn- about that? I know that I am a sin- with home work. Maybe it is God wants the wicked to makes me think of the Holy ing, growing, and developing. Family Friendly Gam- ner and need Your forgiveness. with a math problem. Maybe it turn from their evil ways. Eze- Bible. Zechariah 1:4 Do not Use helping out as an opportu- ing practices what we preach. Nothing I can do of my own is with gardening, or a chore in kiel 33:11 Say to them, ‘As surely be like your ancestors, to whom nity to teach them how it can be This article is being written in a power will give me true joy. I the yard. When there is more as I live, declares the Sovereign the earlier prophets proclaimed: done. Maybe it is a chore that way that can help millions. The believe that You died for my sins. than one person doing a task Lord, I take no pleasure in the This is what the Lord Almighty requires two people. One person concept, idea, and mentality is I want to turn from my enslave- it usually goes faster. There are death of the wicked, but rather says: ‘Turn from your evil ways might be able to drag a twelve being shared freely. We are do- ment to sins, and repent of them. instances where that is not true. that they turn from their ways and your evil practices.’ But they foot board by themselves. It will ing our part to help out. What I now invite You to come into Two people trying to hammer and live. Turn! Turn from your would not listen or pay attention get transported across the yard about you? What will you do to my heart and life. I want to trust the same nail into a board is not evil ways! Why will you die, to me, declares the Lord. They did much faster with two people. help out? Can you find areas and and follow You as my personal very helpful. The two people people of Israel?’ How can the the wrong thing and faced all Always consider if getting help people where you can help out? Lord and Savior. I welcome the can take turns and each is not as wicked turn if no one asks them kinds of hardship because of it. is the most efficient method of If not, how hard are you search- transforming power of the Holy fatigued as they would have been to? That question seems pretty We should be able to learn from getting something done. When ing? Spirit. Amen. if there was only one person do-

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Snake Pass Patch Slithers Out 16 - 18 It’s Quiz Time Announced 18 Player Panels Initiative Announced 19 Gundam Versus Release Date 20 Shining Force Needs to Return 20 - 21 Cat Quest Release Date 21 Snake Pass is a retro-inspired platformer, where players slither, curl and climb their way through increasingly WWE 2K18 Feature Set Details 22 challenging worlds filled with intricate obstacles and fiendishly mind-bending challenges. Snake Pass is avail- Project CARS 2 Announces Season Pass 22 - 23 Antiquia Lost for Steam 22 - 23 able now on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop, Xbox One via the Xbox Games Store, PlayStation 4 via the PlayStation Store and PC via Steam or the Windows Store. Snake Pass supports HDR on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One S, for players with an HDR compatible TV.

When a mysterious intruder threatens the tranquillity of their home, it’s up to Noodle the Snake and Doodle the Hummingbird to embark on a daring journey to save the day. Controlling this dynamic duo, you must ‘think like a snake’ and slither, curl and climb your way through 15 levels across 4 increasingly challenging

Snake Pass Patch Slithers Out themed worlds. Snake Pass is a unique take on the platforming genre that is intuitive and fun to learn, but will gradually test your snake charming skills to the limit! Sumo Digital have launched an all platform patch for Snake Pass, its slithery physics platformer. On Nintendo Switch, the patch adds time trials and online leaderboards, allowing players to challenge each other to see who Snake Pass Patch 1.2.0 Notes is the best snake charmer of them all. On PC, Razer Chroma Keyboard support has been added, along with a 4K UI fix for those that game in 2160p. There are also a host of improvements and fixes for all platforms. Most Nintendo Switch importantly, Sumo has had a chat with Doodle as he was being a little unreliable with his tail grabs. He has • TIME TRIAL AND LEADERBOARDS: Time Trial mode is now available for Nintendo Switch players. agreed to listen out for Noodle’s whistles a lot more attentively, so players should find him a much more help- Battle it out against friends to see who can make it to the top of the leader boards with the quickest time ful buddy from now on. Full patch notes can be found below. Steam / Windows 10 • RAZER CHROMA: support for Razer Chroma Keyboards has been added

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• 4K UI: fixed a bug where the UI was It’s Quiz Time Announced AbleGamers’ not displaying correctly on 4k monitors for Player Panels en- PC players It’s Quiz Time, the new quiz party game lists gamers with • STEAM: Steam version now sets to from UK-based developer Snap Finger Click, disabilities to the language that Steam is set to rather than formed of ex-Buzz! developers, will launch work with video the OS of the PC this November 2017 on PlayStation®4, Xbox game companies PlayStation 4 One and PC via Steam. Set to be the largest and researchers • PLAYSTATION 4 AUDIO: fixed an of its kind on console, Snap Finger Click, directly to help issue where PlayStation 4 audio was unin- creators of the popular charades game Act lead the charge in tentionally compressed it Out!, in partnership with Vision Games improved acces- Global Publishing, will allow up to 8 players to play sibility technolo- • TAIL GRAB: fixed a bug where Tail together in It’s Quiz Time, either locally or gies and game Grab was unreliable remotely over a Wi-Fi or 3G network, using design practices. • TIME TRIAL: fixed a TT exploit their smartphones as a controller. Player Panels where players could get a time of zero Guided by their intelligent personal team members • TIME TRIAL: fixed an issue in Time game host, Salli, players will compete with will leverage their Trial where some players could not complete each other for bragging rights across the personal chal- the level lenges (due to largest compilation of general knowledge Player Panels Initiative Announced • TIME TRIAL: fixed an issue in Time and trivia seen in a quiz game on consoles. their various disabilities) faced while playing Trial that prevented the timer from not dis- Furthermore, questions will be unique to games, helping enhance and shape and the AbleGamers Foundation — the charity and playing correctly each localized version of It’s Quiz Time. The future of game accessibility based on real- organization wielding the power of gaming • LEVEL 11: fixed an issue where the game will be available in English as well as world, first-hand experiences. to break down the barriers of economic and ball would activate incorrectly for some for French, Italian, German and Spanish au- social isolation for people with disabilities — players diences. If you have any questions, or would “For the last 12 years, AbleGamers’ in-house is proud to announce Player Panels, a new • QUETZALCOATL ACHIEVE- like to know more about It’s Quiz Time, accessibility experts have provided game initiative which partners AbleGamers and its MENT: fixed an issue with Quetzalcoatl don’t hesitate to come back to us. Developer companies with critical input through our community with leading publishers, AAA to not triggering correctly for some players. If Snap Finger Click will reveal more details game accessibility reviews and Includifica- indie developers and leading researchers to players have previously reached the require- about the game in the near future. tion resources,” said Christopher Power, Vice ensure game accessibility is at the forefront ments, playing a level without dying again It’s Quiz Time is set to be the big- President of AbleGamers and Lecturer at of game development. should trigger the achievement. gest trivia game ever released on console, the University of York. “Player Panels is the “I am thrilled that the game indus- • FLOOR IS MOLTEN ROCK with over 9,000 questions and answers to natural progression of that program. All of try has reached a point where the needs of ACHIEVEMENT: The Floor Is Molten Rock choose from a range of topics that will suit our testers live with disabilities, which allows gamers with disabilities are being heard and achievement now triggers correctly groups of friends and family alike. Guided them to offer the game industry in-depth that AbleGamers can partner with those in • CAMERA: fixed an issue where the by Salli, their smart and personal game host, insight to potential solutions that may not a position to best implement change,” said camera did not move as fast as intended up to eight players can join in the fun, using be apparent to people who have studied, but Steve Spohn, AbleGamers COO. “The Able- • LEVEL 9: fixed an issue where the their Wi-Fi or 3G-connected smartphones have not experienced disability firsthand.” Gamers Player Panels initiative ensures that camera would not move for some players as controllers. Solo quizzers can also take AbleGamers’ Player Panels will con- game companies and researchers have direct making the level unplayable on the challenging single player mode to try nect disabled gamers and top organizations access to people with disabilities, and vice • TAIL GRAB: fixed an issue where and get their high score on the expansive that share the mutual goal of making sure as versa, for an on-going dialogue on improv- Noodle would move faster than intended leaderboards. This brand new party game many people as possible can game regard- ing accessibility. It’s also very exciting that while Doodle was holding his tail will be available in English (for US and UK), less of their disability. Player Panels team all organizations involved have agreed to • GAME ICONS: all platforms have as well as French, German, Italian and Span- member qualifications only require a love compensate participating panelists for their updated game icons ish. It’s Quiz Time will launch on PlayStation of video games and some form of disability. t i m e .” • GENERAL FIXES AND PERFOR- 4, Xbox One and PC (Steam) in November Those approved will be compensated for Working with the University of York, MANCE IMPROVEMENTS 2017. their time and expertise.

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Gundam Versus Release Date story and more are better in Shining Force than Fire Emblem. The SRPG king (Shining Force) needs to show BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Amer- the others how it is really done. I would be happy if the ica Inc. announced that GUNDAM VER- three episodes of Shining Force III were ported over to SUS will be launching in the Americas on current systems. It worked for Lego City Undercover. It September 29, 2017 for the PlayStation®4 could certainly work for Shining Force. Then maybe we computer entertainment system. could get a new Shining Force video game. This needs World famous giant robot series to happen and soon. If Sega drops the ball then some- and notorious head-to-head smash hit, one else should pick it up. GUNDAM VERSUS, is coming to the One of the excuses I hear in terms of the return of Shining Force is Sega and the developer had a Americas for the first time for home falling out. This is a bit strange, since I find three different developers responsible for Shining Force, Shining console, this time built from the ground Force II, and Shining Force III. Sega could easily hire a different developer to bring back Shining Force. If a up exclusively for the PlayStation 4 company like Sega hears there is demand for something they will definitely bring it back. Plus it might be the system. Pilot legendary Mobile Suits, game that saves Sega for going bankrupt. Maybe each equipped with their own weapons Sega needs to go bankrupt. Then someone else systems to learn and master along with could buy up the rights to Shining Force. Maybe enhanced mobility options allowing for that is what needs to happen for a SRPG version advance strategies to evade and outwit of Shining Force to return. I would prefer for opponents, in explosive two-on-two and Sega to bring Shining Force back. I will happily three-on-three online battles. play a new Shining Force video game either way.

Shining Force Needs to Return Cat Quest Release Date

Family Friendly Gaming, the industry leader in covering the family friendly video games is asking the video PQube and The Gentlebros game industry to bring back Shining Force. Family Friendly Gaming pushed for the return of Lego City are excited to announce that Undercover for some time. Eventually Lego City Undercover was ported to newer systems, and Chase Mc- Cat Quest will be releasing on Cain was added to Lego Dimensions. It took multiple requests over multiple years. Family Friendly Gaming Steam on August 8, 2017. Cat was listened to, and the franchise returned as we had requested. That go us thinking here at Family Friendly Quest is also set to arrive on Gaming. What other franchises should come back? Can we use our muscle to bring something else back? Are PlayStation 4 and Nintendo the people over at Sega listening? Sure they ran Shining Force into the ground with the non-SRPG games. We Switch in late 2017. believe it can be saved if it returns to A 2D action-RPG the SRPG genre. featuring real-time combat in Look no other SRPG fran- a vast open-world setting, Cat chise has caught Shining Force. Other Quest sends you on an epic franchises have tried and failed. Fire journey to defeat the pawerful and meowsterious Drakoth, the evil catlord who kidnapped your sister, and Emblem games are not in the same uncover your destiny as the Dragonblood, the last of a pawsome long-lost race of dragonslayers. league as Shining Force for a variety of Explore a massive overworld map, complete dungeons for epic loot, take on challenging quests, level reasons. Shining Force was definitely up your spells and save the world of Felingard from certain catastrophe in Cat Quest. Prepare for the ultimate more family friendly than the Fire catventure! Emblem games. The artwork, battles, Cat Quest pounces on to Steam on August 8, 2017 and will be coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch team mates, battle system, sounds, later this year!

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WWE 2K18 Feature Set Details MyPLAYER characters to interact with other Project CARS 2 Announces Season when sold separately. Each unique pack will WWE Superstars and help direct the narra- Pass contain eight new cars, new tracks, liveries, 2K have revealed the first feature set details tive; and new career events. for WWE 2K18, the forthcoming installment Road to Glory Mode Debut: An all-new Beyond bringing the most authentic and in the flagship WWE franchise. Mark Little, mode lets players compete against others, visceral racing experience to the racing video Season Pass holders will also receive the Executive Producer at Visual Concepts, has using their MyPLAYER characters, in a quest game genre, Project CARS 2 will also deliver season pass bonus exclusive Motorsport Cars provided a comprehensive overview of sev- to qualify for WWE pay-per-view events; the widest variety of cars for players to take Pack, featuring four enthralling race cars cu- eral key focus areas for WWE 2K18 in a blog New Graphics Engine: New visuals deliver to the track when the game launches in the rated from 40 years of motorsports history: post now live on wwe.2k.com. Key highlights spectacular new lighting, more realistic skin Americas for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, • Jaguar E-Type V12, Group 44 (1974) include: and new camera effects; and PCs via STEAM on September 22, 2017. - beauty, speed, and an absolute motoring New Commentary Team: Introducing Bandai Namco Entertainment America is icon Creation Suite: The Creation Suite gets the trio of Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and announcing the availability of Project CARS • Panoz Esperante GTR-1 (1998) - a even deeper, including a new Create-a- Corey Graves; 2 Season Pass as well as new digital-only of- ’90s GT stalwart Match feature and improvements to Create- Core Gameplay Additions and Improve- ferings for pre-order online. • Audi V8 DTM (Deutsche Touren- a-Superstar, Create-an-Arena and Create-a- ments: A host of additional improvements wagen Masters) (1991) - a DTM legend with Video; will make WWE 2K18 the most comprehen- • SEASON PASS: Players can take their 460hp @ 9,500RPM MyPLAYER: A new MyPLAYER experi- sive and realistic WWE game to date. Ultimate Driver Journey experience to the • Opel Astra TCR (2016) – Opel’s latest ence introduces fighting styles and a brand Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s highest gear with the Project CARS 2 Season 300hp Touring Car monster new upgrade and progression system; and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE Pass. Priced at $29.99, Season Pass holders Furthermore, today players will have the MyCAREER: A brand new MyCAREER 2K18 is not yet rated by PEGI. WWE 2K18 is will gain access to all four upcoming as yet- chance to digitally secure their seat-time in experience incorporates a new story and scheduled for worldwide release on October to-be-revealed DLC car packs (for the price some of the most iconic race cars in motors- a free-roaming backstage area that enable 17, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. of three); each priced separately at $9.99 ports history by pre-ordering Project CARS

2 with two new digital offerings: Antiquia Lost for Steam The birth of a scavenger heroine! character at the head of the party. • DIGITAL STANDARD EDITION: The heroine, Lunaria, does not have levels Build deeper and deeper links with Includes the full game and the pre-order KEMCO proudly announces the release of like other characters. By eating gems, her allies, defeat enemies, and try to find all the bonus exclusive Japanese Cars Pack. Revel in Antiquia Lost set to hit Steam Standard statuses are strengthened, and she can learn hidden items! iconic JDM (Japan Domestic Market) ma- price is USD 9.99 / EUR 9.99 / GBP 8.99,. skills. chinery from Japanese manufacturers Honda Of course you can let her eat gems Plant seeds and harvest items and Nissan, featuring four legendary vehicles Story that aren’t needed, and she will also eat gems By planting beans in plant pots, you including: Bine, a young man who lives in a small rural dropped by demons. She really is a scavenger can harvest many different items. o Nissan 280ZX IMSA GTX (1981) village, spends his days peacefully, doing jobs heroine, and eating gems makes her stronger There are fruits to increase statuses, and o Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Group A and dealing with demons for the villagers. and stronger! every now and again, you might grow some- (1990) One day, he is asked by Lunaria, a girl who In battle, she has a powerful death-blow skill: thing incredible! o Honda Civic Type R - Euro Spec lives near the village, to go with her to the she can mimic monsters! (2016) royal capital. A wide range of achievements o Honda 2&4 Concept (2015) After a journey full of surprises, the Trust between allies is the key to victory o Plus, distinctive and unique racing two of them arrive at the capital. They are As trust between Bine (the main The game features many well-loved achieve- liveries (paint schemes) thrilled to be in the city for the first time, but character) and his allies increases, more and ments, including weapon development and • DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION: they are greeted by one of the castle soldiers more powerful skills which borrow allies’ arenas where you can fight against strong Includes the full game, the aforementioned who are supposed to protect the citizens. strength become possible! Mount powerful enemies. This is not a game you will tire of Japanese Cars Pack, all Project CARS 2 Sea- With more and more disappearances occur- attacks by making use of the different char- quickly! son Pass content (as mentioned above) plus ring, the rulers’ expectations are mixed. acteristics of each tribe. Special actions, such the Season Pass bonus exclusive Motorsport And there is a forgotten existence, as smashing rocks or squeezing through nar- Also, there are still things to look forward to Cars Pack. too... row gaps, are also possible, depending on the even once you complete the game!

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There are all kinds of cool fam- much everyone could learn about why too. 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 these jobs. We would definitely We already have a variety est accounting as to why he/she liked or disliked something. No fanboy reviews allowed here, or at the very least they are there. This column features ideas play a video game like that. of tycoon games that show us what 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 Can you think of other it is like to do a variety of jobs in 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 areas of the video game industry a variety of different industries. I 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 that games could be made off of? would like to know more about is no need to degrade the developer, publisher, artists, etc. There is also no need for name calling. happen? Or can you think of an idea of a a variety of different jobs in the We review video games on five separate criteria: graphics, sound, replay/extras, gameplay, and family friendly factor. game that would revolve around video game industry that are not Review scale can be found here. The editor in chief coordinates reviews to have as much cohesion as possible. We are very showing what people do in the very glamorous. Imagine if a video 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- It is great when we see the ideas we video game industry? What about game showed how tough, annoy- tent of the game, using our grading scale (found on the website). brainstorm in this column make a role playing game where you play ing, irritating, and exhausting it is Parents, please do not take any of our reviews as gospel. Different people are offended by different things. We work it to the marketplace. Sometimes a janitor who cleans the offices for to cover E3? A message could be hard here at Family Friendly Gaming to discern the good from the bad in the teachings of each different video game. What we find out about games that we a video game company? Or this sent that there are too many shows may seem harmless to our reviewer(s), could be a big deal to you. We encourage you to spend time with your children and did not previously know about. same janitor could work for a gam- that happen to often. Imagine the investigate each video game yourself. Each review is written with you in mind, and we try to mention each problem we find. We would love to see a video game ing media outlet. Maybe there are poor people who go to show after 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 that shows what it is like to do the people sleeping under their desks show. That could damage their they ignore many of the moral and spiritual factors important to parents all across America, we do our small part to fill that different jobs in the video game in- because of deadlines and wanting normal lives and relationships. It huge void. We are a small ministry and your prayers are so very important to us. dustry. Sure there are video games to avoid traffic? Maybe this janitor would be responsible of the video Questions, suggestions, comments, or got a game you would like for us to review? Then about being a video game develop- could run across corruption and game industry to acknowledge CONTENTS please email us at: [email protected]. er. What about the PR and Market- lies in the video game industry. this. We would play a video game ing folks? What about the gaming This janitor could deal with greed that shows that. What about you? Genesis Score Page PS4 Score Page media? What about video game in some companies. This same Would you play video games like NHL 95 77 37 Big Buck Hunter Arcade 52 33 testers? There are so many areas of janitor could deal with companies that? Do you care about what goes Digimon World Next Order 50 30 the video game industry that have Nintendo 3DS Score Page Dragon Quest Heroes II 53 29 going out of business. Gamers on in these jobs you know little to Fire Emblem Echoes Shadows of Valentia 49 26 Lego Dimensions Lego City Fun Pack 75 32 not been touched upon. There is so could learn some of the reasons nothing about? Story of Seasons Trio of Towns 67 27 Sword Art Hollow Realization 51 34

Nintendo Switch Score Page PS4 VR Score Page Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 88 36 Battlezone 58 35

Ezekiel 18:19-20 PC Score Page Super NES Score Page Big Buck Hunter Arcade 52 33 GOAL! 90 37 Dragon Quest Heroes II 53 29 NHL 95 77 37 19 “Yet you ask, ‘Why does the son not share the guilt of his father?’ Since the son Sword Art Hollow Realization 51 34 has done what is just and right and has been careful to keep all my decrees, he will Wii U Score Page PS Vita Score Page Lego Dimensions Lego City Fun Pack 75 32 surely live. Digimon World Next Order 50 30 20 The one who sins is the one who will die. The child will not share the guilt of Sword Art Hollow Realization 51 34 Xbox 360 Score Page Lego Dimensions Lego City Fun Pack 75 32 the parent, nor will the parent share the guilt of the child. The righteousness of PS3 Score Page Dragon Quest Heroes II 53 29 Xbox One Score Page the righteous will be credited to them, and the wickedness of the wicked will be Lego Dimensions Lego City Fun Pack 75 32 Big Buck Hunter Arcade 52 33 charged against them. Lego Dimensions Lego City Fun Pack 75 32

Family Friendly Gaming Page 24 Page 25 Family Friendly Gaming Fire Emblem Echoes Story of Seasons Shadows of Valentia Trio of Towns

SCORE: 49 SCORE: 67

I was excited that Family Friendly which is a direct attack on any take HP(health points) to use. For I wish the creators of this series are expected to collect Gaming bought a physical copy of religion other than Atheism. the first time I can recall Fire Em- would start to listen. Their money for this religious Fire Emblem Echoes Shadows of The soundtrack in Fire blem Echoes Shadows of Valentia constant inclusion of their belief, and participate Valentia. I would say that Ninten- Emblem Echoes Shadows of Valen- has 3D dungeons to explore this goddess religious beliefs is get- in worship ceremonies. do pushed the rating of Fire Em- tia is quite nice however there is so was a complete surprise to me as blem Echoes Shadows of Valentia much profanity in the background was used to the previous system ting annoying. Add in the PR Talk about trying to to a strong T (thirteen and older from enemies dying or your team and I liked it. The other side to and Marketing failures and I brainwash Americans only). They seemed to have had it leveling up that the soundtrack 3D dungeons is you find treasure am really soured on this fran- into that religious belief all - false gods, profanity, blood, is almost forgotten. The An- chests way more often which chise. Story of Seasons Trio set. violence, and more. Fear not if you ime cut scenes in Fire Emblem is helpful since you can’t buy of Towns follows the current Story of Seasons decide to pick up Fire Emblem Echoes Shadows of Valentia were weapons in Fire Emblem Echoes video game trend of adding Trio of Towns shocked ties. Story of Seasons Trio of Echoes Shadows of Valentia it is good looking, but they were 3DS Shadows of Valentia. Fire Emblem one new wrinkle to the existing me by asking if I wanted to Towns starts very slowly. I ran only 1 game versus Fates’ three graphics so nothing too amazing. Echoes Shadows of Valentia is franchise. This time we have dance with someone of the into some glitches while play- games. Nintendo made Fire Em- Fire Emblem Echoes Shadows of certainly a more challenging Fire ing this Nintendo 3DS game blem Echoes Shadows of Valentia Valentia requires a large amount of Emblem that will not be good for three towns to visit. same sex. I did some research Story of Seasons Trio and found cross dressing is too. Stamina continues to be very hard if you didn’t purchase grinding in fact most of the almost newcomers. annoying. There are plenty of the season pass or individual 60 hours I played I spent grinding. Fire Emblem Echoes of Towns has a western styled also allowed. Thankfully Story DLCs. This game took a long 59 Fire Emblem Echoes Shadows of Shadows of Valentia is not a game town, an islander styled town, of Seasons Trio of Towns does characters that want to hug. almost 60 hours for me to beat, Valentia removed the best mode that I would recommend to play and an asian styled town. This not embrace the attempts to Story of Seasons Trio and they still had an Epilogue. in my opinion which was Phoenix if you are young, as it is geared gives us more characters and redefine marriage and rebel of Towns has alcohol, lack of The Story in Fire Emblem mode in which every turn all dead towards older people with all of more racial diversity. Story of against God. At least not yet. attire, enticement to lust, false Echoes Shadows of Valentia re- units would come back, this was the problems that it had. I am Seasons Trio of Towns must be The people behind this game religious beliefs, and more. volves around a false god and god- great for new people to the fran- glad that in Fire Emblem Echoes worshiping at the altar of polit- are looking to add it to the The music in Story of Sea- dess, Duma and Mila. In the Path chise and I am not sure why Nin- Shadows of Valentia Traditional sons Trio of Towns is nice. If of Celica you have to save Mila tendo thought it wise to remove marriage is the only marriage. ical correctness. As well as the franchise at some point. Pretty you like repetition then you from a kingdom that kidnapped this easier mode. People in support This game is designed to try and altar of a false goddess. Players soon this franchise will not be Mila. In Alm’s path you take back of Traditional Marriage rejoice get you to buy the DLC so that safe in that regard. might enjoy aspects of Story Zofia and invade Rigel. In the End the only marriages that happens is you can see the end of the game. I Story of Seasons Trio of of Seasons Trio of Towns. I dungeon you have to fight Alm’s post-game and is Traditional. think Fire Emblem Echoes Shad- Towns lets us fish, take am thankful Family Friendly cousin who basically sold his soul Fire Emblem Echoes ows of Valentia goes out of its way care of animals, plant, Gaming purchased a copy of to the Devil. After you finish with Shadows of Valentia has changed to attack all religious beliefs but water, collect, and more. Story of Seasons Trio of Towns him you then have to work your the fire emblem system forever Atheism. I would suggest all but There are all kinds of on the Nintendo 3DS for this way through the dungeon to go and I don’t know if I like it. Now hardcore Fans to stay away from review. I will go back to Grand and kill Duma the false god. Now you only have one inventory slot, Fire Emblem Echoes Shadows of part time jobs we can Bazaar and play it instead of that leads to a speech about how abilities come with weapons, small Valentia. do to get money and to humanity doesn’t need any gods amount of classes, and magic/Arts - Teen Gamer help out the communi- this game. - Yolanda

System: Nintendo 3DS Graphics: 50% System: Nintendo 3DS Graphics: 63% Publisher: Nintendo Publisher: Marvelous AQL Developer: Intelligent Systems Sound: 55% Developer: XSeed Games Sound: 75% Rating: ‘T’ - {THIRTEEN and OLDER Replay/Extras: 60% Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and Replay/Extras: 86% ONLY {Mild Blood, Fantasy Violence, Sug- Gameplay: 55% OLDER ONLY{Comic Mischief, Sugges- Gameplay: 58% gestive Themes, Alcohol Reference, Mild tive Themes, Use of Alcohol} Language} Family Friendly Factor: 25% Family Friendly Factor: 53%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 26 Page 27 Family Friendly Gaming ADVERTISEMENT Dragon Quest He- roes II

SCORE: 53

Dragon Quest Heroes II is found throughout slightly better than the first this video game. game. There are numerous is- We can get monster sues families will be wary of in medals from mon- this hack and slash role play- sters we destroy. ing video game. Dragon Quest Then we can call Heroes II made me turn off the them to assist us in volume in my controller since battle or become it likes to talk to us through it. them (larger mon- That is really annoying. sters) for a short gets boring really fast. Espe- The issues families period of time. The targeting cially when we have to grind. can have with Dragon Quest in Dragon Quest Heroes II re- The storyline in Dragon Quest Heroes II is violence, blood, quires some tuning. I would at- Heroes II is sort of interesting. magic, enticement to lust, lack tack an enemy, and slash right It feels familiar and used before of attire, religious indoctrina- past them. I then had to turn though. The lack of creativity tion into believing in false around and find them again. in the video game industry is gods, goddess, and more. The Boss difficulty is up showing in games like Dragon voice acting is an acquired there. Be sure to grind a lot Quest Heroes II. taste. I don’t like that flavor in Dragon Quest Heroes II. It Dragon Quest Heroes myself. Maybe you do. is very easy to die in Dragon II is a strong thirteen and older The music in Dragon Quest Heroes II. Characters video game that is only for the Quest Heroes II is fantastic. can be resurrected by standing older members of the family. I The Dragon Quest sounds are next to them. We have a limit- believe Dragon Quest Heroes ed amount of healing II is worth around twenty dol- items so keep that in lars brand new. I am thankful mind. We fight many Family Friendly Gaming pur- of the same monsters chased a copy of this game for over and over again this review. The Square Enix in Dragon Quest PR and Marketing failures Heroes II. continue for some unknown This is one of reason. those games that - RPG Master

System: PC/PS Vita/PS3/PS4(tested) Graphics: 45% Publisher: Square Enix Sound: 60% Developer: Omega Force Replay: 80% Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence, Mild Gameplay: 45% Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes} Family Friendly Factor: 35%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 28 Page 29 Family Friendly Gaming Digimon World Next Order

SCORE: 50

My heart is warm The battle system in with grateful- Digimon World Next Order is ness that Family horrible. We can watch it all Friendly Gaming happen, and interact as we see purchased a copy fit. Sometimes we get involved of Digimon World too late and the Digimon lose Next Order on the all their health. Which can PS4 for this review. help them get sick and fa- I wish I knew why tigued faster. Certain items are the PR and Market- needed to heal them, and let ing over at Bandai The issues families will them go to the bathroom. We Namco Games failed us so. have with Digimon World can only have two Digimon on Such is life I suppose. Con- Next Order are lack of attire, us at a time. They are on the servative and Christian media enticement to lust, violence, screen and seen. outlets are experiencing high evolution, bad language, glitch- There is English voice levels of discrimination. Maybe es, horrible controls, and more. acting, and a Japanese song at that is why there are such fail- Expect to die early and often the beginning. If you can stom- ures in PR and Marketing. in Digimon World Next Order ach the generic story line, lame I was so happy to get unless you spend a couple of controls, and bad battle sys- to play Digimon World Next days training. Random item tem; then you can spend some Order. Then I played it, and farm locations can lead to frus- time playing Digimon World realized it was a curse to play tration as you need something Next Order. Most of the replay this game. Digimon World to complete a quest. in Digimon World Next Order is horrible. It is Next Order is man- part role playing game, part ufactured with the pet simulator, and part city poor design. I value builder. This game is horrible. Digimon World Our Digimon get fatigued, and Next Order at ten sick easily. Then they die, and dollars brand new. go back into a digi-egg. Then This game gave me we have to start all over again. nightmares. This game is frustrating. - RPG Master

System: PS Vita/Playstation 4(tested) Graphics: 50% Publisher: Bandai Namco Games Developer: B.B. Studio Sounds: 55% Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER Replay/Extras: 75% ONLY {Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Gameplay: 30% Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes} BUY IT NOW RIGHT HERE Family Friendly Factor: 40%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 30 Page 31 Family Friendly Gaming Lego Dimensions Big Buck Hunter Lego City Fun Pack Arcade

SCORE: 75 SCORE: 52

I am very thankful with Lego Dimensions Lego We all knew the drive by gam- to five and the scope Family Friendly Gam- City Fun Pack is the massive ing media would dislike Big is way too loose. ing purchased a copy of amounts of downloads it took. Buck Hunter Arcade because The does and cows Lego Dimensions Lego First off there was a twelve animals are being shot. Why like to jump into City Fun Pack for this gig download for this wave. are deer, moose and more be- your shot at a buck review. We purchased Then another eight hundred ing shot in Big Buck Hunter or bull. Once you it when a local re- megs before I could play the Arcade? So we human be- shoot a doe or a cow tailer had buy one Lego Lego Dimensions Lego City ings can eat. Big Buck Hunter then that level is Dimensions fun pack, Fun Pack. That is insane. We Arcade will tell you that you done for you. and get another one for and Drill. really need to be able to play won’t eat if you miss every- The strang- Big Buck Hunter Ar- free. So we got both of the fun The Battle Arena for off of the toys and their tags. thing. Shooting animals does est thing in Big Buck Hunter cade includes a single player, packs for wave 8. The PR and Lego Dimensions Lego City This constantly downloading is not bother me. Arcade is these barely dressed multiplayer, and Head 2 Head Marketing failures are now be- Fun Pack is Festival Square Re- making Lego Dimensions too There is content in women dancing around. I am Shootout. The Head 2 Head ing investigated. Hopefully that visited. I like that Battle Arena. large to maintain. Big Buck Hunter Arcade that hunting. Why are skinny barely Shootout is where two players gets cleaned up. Chase McCain has a ton of We ran into a few does bother me. The graphics dressed women dancing? Am can shoot on the same level at Lego Dimensions Lego skills. You will need to find glitches while playing Lego look good for a PS3 or Xbox I supposed to feed them? They the same time. The multiplayer City Fun Pack comes with the uniforms around the play Dimensions Lego City Fun 360 title. Problem is Big Buck are the guides. Going to get all is where two family members Chase McCain and the Police area to get those skills. Then Pack. The helicopter is gener- Hunter Arcade is on the PS4, kind of scratches and bug bites will take turns. Single player Helicopter. The Police Helicop- it is a simple task of changing ally stable as long as you do Xbox One, and PC. The con- dressed like that out in the wil- takes you through the thirty ter can be made into a Police uniforms. Chase not grab it from the trols are terrible in Big Buck derness. What was Gamemill levels very quickly. Dangerous Hovercraft and then a Police McCain has plenty back side. That piece can Hunter Arcade. I moved the Entertainment thinking? animals will attack in Big Buck Plane. The skills Chase McCain of funny comments easily fall off. There are sensitivity all around from one The music in Big Buck Hunter Arcade. has are Acrobat, Grapple,Rope to make. We can no plenty of gold bricks, Hunter Arcade is I found the best way to Swings, Tracking, Relic De- longer commandeer and things to find in good. The bonus levels play Big Buck Hunter Arcade tector, Uniform Changing vehicles. The game Lego Dimensions Lego are also fun. The back is to spam the fire and reload (Changes into Miner, Fireman, play area is de- City Fun Pack. We had of the case is mislead- buttons. The male animals take Farmer, Astronaut and Con- cently sized (slightly fun playing with Lego ing. It says there are 45 two shots to go down (unless struction Worker), Illumina- smaller than one of Dimensions Lego City levels. I counted thirty you make a perfect shot), the tion, Silver LEGO Blowup, the areas in Lego Fun Pack. It is a decent levels, and six bonus females take one. This game Super Strength, Water Spray, City Undercover. addition to the Lego ones. Levels are over is worth five dollars at most Growth, Hazard Cleaner, My big- Dimensions universe. quickly, and we have to brand new. - Frank Glide, Target, Hacking, Flying, gest frustration - Paul reload after every shot.

System: Wii U/PS3/Xbox 360/Xbox One/ Graphics: 75% Publisher: Gamemill Entertainment Graphics: 50% PS4(tested) Sounds: 80% Developer: Gamemill Entertainment Sound: 80% Publisher: WB Games System: PC/PS4/Xbox One(tested) Developer: TT Games Replay/Extras: 70% Rating: ‘T’ for THIRTEEN and Replay/Extras: 30% Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER OLDER ONLY {Alcohol Reference, ONLY {Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor} Gameplay: 70% Gameplay: 40% Family Friendly Factor: 80% Animated Blood, Violence} Family Friendly Factor: 60%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 32 Page 33 Family Friendly Gaming Sword Art Hollow Battlezone Realization

SCORE: 51 SCORE: 58

I was happy to hear that will have you in graphics I loved the beautiful ar- VR came in as a really exciting The difficulty the Family Friendly conversations all of the eas that the game lets you explore. return of cool technology. Too factor in Battlezone Gaming had bought time in fact I think the Despite all of the Japanese voice many of the VR games have is all over the board. Sword Art Hollow first 3 hours were almost acting I liked the music in Sword been flops. Take Battlezone for I had hard levels Realization. Sword Art pure talking. When you Art Hollow Realization. The instance. This game can create that I died in, and Hollow Realization aren’t talking then you are social space in Sword Art Hollow motion sickness, and boredom then plenty of easy Improves on many of grinding so that you will Realization is filled with shops to the problems that the be ready for the next area get weapons, armor, potions, or very quickly. There is a grid levels. Then another previous game had. and its bosses. to enhance armor and weapons. we select where we want to go. hard one that frus- Some examples are The enemy AI is actually I found that you have to enhance Then we take on a mission. trated me. It was bad the battle system, they quite smart and will target weapons early and often. Things like kill all of the enemy enough Battlezone So Battlezone has that at least. made it so much easier people based on condi- Once again the plot vehicles, hack their base, and made my head feel funny. I I had to take breaks to play for new to the tions such as low health. in Sword Art Hollow Realiza- more. It got dull really fast. also ran out of ammo on some while playing Battlezone. Hit- franchise gamers. That Your team however might tion is lacking. It feels like in Battlezone was released maps. That was fun. I liked ting aircraft is one of the things however doesn’t mean that the as well be vegetables. I think that every Sword Art game we get to at an insanely over inflated the grid map and conquering game is any more stable as we would make them a slight bit a new game and find a bugged that got me sick. They love to price. This game should have areas. I wish the controls were fly around you in circles. Try- saw the game crash a number of smarter as they will stand still AI that we spend the rest of the never gone above twenty dol- a bit better. Especially on the times. They also suffered from unless you tell them to dodge or game helping. Sword Art Hollow ing to view them up there and lars brand new. That initial menu screens. They confused poor translation, as the only Eng- block. Every so often you have Realization takes a lot of time to go around in circles sent my lish was in text, they did not dub to remember the hit R2 to tell get new skills as every skill has sixty dollars is a complete me quite often. stomach to the bathroom. If this game which we found to be your teammates good job. This its downsides and you have to bust. Battlezone is violent with It is interesting to see there were less flying enemies quite annoying. will help you build the Affection analyze whether it is a good trade mediocre graphics that has Battlezone. It is a return of a then Battlezone would be a lot Some of the problems system which allows you to alter off. I found that veteran rewards online and offline play. It takes retro franchise on the return of better. I did not play Battlezone families should be aware of their upgrades by making them were bugged as I tried to claim forever to get enough currency the VR technology. Battlezone online so I can not comment are: Drug Reference, Mild Lan- an attacker or healer for example. stuff from Lost Song which we to upgrade weapons. on the PS4 VR looks better on their community. guage, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Sword Art Hollow Realization have - it said that there was a than the old Atari I had high hopes for Themes, Violence, False Gods, has some strange buttons that will problem and I couldn’t get my game. I got bored Magic, Spirits and Undead. It take a bit to learn but once you do useless costumes. Sword Art Hol- Battlezone. Sadly this is an- with Battlezone other flop making me wonder seems like with every game the then you are golden. low Realization is not a game for pretty quickly. All of character Leafa gets less and less Sword Art Hollow Real- families I would say that if you are when we will get a few more the explosions, and clothing. I watched the show and ization pretends to be an online a hardcore gamer and fan of SAO decent VR games on the Play- I know that she wore more than game while having the option as then go for it, but I can’t recom- shooting sounds got station 4. There have been so what Sword Art Hollow Realiza- well kind of like .Hack but with mend this game to others. old quickly. I felt like few of them thus far. Pass on tion shows her wearing. Sword bot offline and online play. Sword - Teen Gamers I was in a tank blow- this game. Art Hollow Realization is a game Art Hollow Realization has nice ing away other tanks. - Paul

System: PS Vita/PC/PS4(tested) Graphics: 45% Publisher: Rebellion Graphics: 50% Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Sounds: 47% Developer: Rebellion Sound: 60% Developer: Aquria System: PS4 VR Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and OLDER Replay/Extras: 83% Replay: 80% ONLY {Drug Reference, Mild Language, Rating: ‘T’ - THIRTEEN and OLDER Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Vio- Gameplay: 54% ONLY {Fantasy Violence} Gameplay: 50% lence} Family Friendly Factor: 24% Family Friendly Factor: 50%

Family Friendly Gaming Page 34 Page 35 Family Friendly Gaming Mario Kart 8 GOAL! Deluxe SCORE: 90 SCORE: 88 I am very thankful Family Friendly Gaming purchased GOAL! on the Super NES. This soccer video game looks good, sounds, good, and plays decently. There are twenty-four countries that can be played in GOAL!. There are also plenty of options that can be selected and changed in this game. We had a blast playing GOAL! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe may be a and free caught teammates schemes which means as long on the SNES. Did you watch our video of this retro game? port but it is one of the best in while the police have a set as you have the two Joy-Cons I do have one minor quibble with GOAL! on the SNES. The character will kick whatever direction recent memory. Mario Kart 8 time to try to capture them all. that came with the Switch then they are facing. This makes shooting at the goal very difficult. We had a hard time with it, and wound up Deluxe has improved graph- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe however two people can play with tilt kicking right past the goal instead of into the goal. We also can not see where we are passing too, which led to ics which make some of the is not worth the $60.00 that controls. I like the fact that plenty of passes being intercepted. Finally we had issues with the goalie kicking right to the opposing team. port tracks look completely Nintendo charges for the game. content such as the DLC from GOAL! on the SNES can be found for a very reasonable price. I wish Jaleco was still around making new. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe The graphics in Ma- Mario Kart 8 are kept and built video games. They had some talent back in the 16-bit era. The soccer action is fast albeit a bit confusing. The also fixed the Computer AI so rio Kart 8 Deluxe are a major into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. I defender can chase down the offensive player at any time. Sliding is an easy way to steal the ball. Penalties are that they don’t go and try to improvement to the Wii U ver- do have one thing that I wish very light in GOAL! on the SNES. This is a retro game to check out. - Paul string attacks on you. Mario sion (doesn’t take much). The never came back - the Boo System: Super NES Graphics: 90% Kart 8 Deluxe feels so much music in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Power-up. This dreaded item Publisher: Jaleco Sounds: 90% more clean and crisp than its is very pleasing in fact they takes another players item Developer: Jaleco, TOSE Replay/Extras: 95% original version. Mario Kart 8 even take rehashed sounds away and gives it to the user of Rating: ‘NR’ for Not Gameplay: 80% Deluxe improves the drifting from Zelda, F-Zero, Splatoon, Boo. Rated Family Friendly Factor: 95% by adding a third tier of purple and Animal Crossing. Mario I truly believe that this boost which is insanely fast Kart 8 Deluxe tries to make game should be $40.00 retail NHL 95 and long lasting. itself more accessible to new and no more. I mean look Some of the highlights people by including Smart at Sony they get it, but I di- of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are the Driving. I found that this new gress. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is new battle maps and removal feature makes it quite difficult a very fun game to play with of the race tracks that were to hit walls as it will take the or against family or friends in SCORE: 77 once battle maps and the addi- wheel if you get too close to good fun not an all out com- tion of new battle modes. You a wall or anything. I however petition. I do like how Mario I am thankful Family Friendly Gaming purchased a copy of NHL 95 on the Super NES. Families can also also get some new characters dislike this new mode as you Kart 8 Deluxe has proper battle purchase this game on the Genesis. We did a video capture of this game on our Youtube channel. I hope you such as King Boo who is a can see in the video series areas and not just tracks like enjoyed that game. We ran into control issues with NHL 95 sadly. There are a couple of options in NHL 95 in ghost so families beware, and found on our YouTube and in Mario Kart 8. I would say terms of what rules are applied. Winners had fun, and losers were frustrated with NHL 95. the inkling boy and girl. My website. I like to take the cor- that this game is the best for NHL 95 looks decent for its era. The ice has a nice shine, and the town down view works for hockey. favorite mode in Mario Kart ners close for maximum speed. families on the Switch at the I could generally tell when one of my players was laid out and sliding on the ice. I liked being able to turn off 8 Deluxe was the Renegade Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is moment but we will see what the penalties in NHL 95 personally. The computer can be difficult to beat in NHL 95. A basic reading ability is Roundup in which one team one of the few memorable Kart happens in the future as the need to learn about the teams and their star players. is criminals and the other is racers in awhile. Mario Kart system progresses. The coolest thing in NHL 95 is being able to trade players. That is something that seems trivial now, police. The criminals run away 8 Deluxe has multiple control - Teen Gamer but it was not back then. We are not that big into hockey here at Family Friendly Gaming like we are into foot- ball, baseball, and basketball. Still we found some enjoyment out of this game we purchased for $4.95. Nice low price for a sports game if you know what I mean. - Paul System: Nintendo Switch Graphics: 93% System: Genesis/SNES(tested) Graphics: 90% Publisher: Nintendo Publisher: EA Sports Sound: 90% Developer: Visual Concepts, Sounds: 80% Developer: Nintendo Replay/Extras: 91% High Score Productions Replay/Extras: 80% Rating: ‘E’ for Everyone Gameplay: 85% Rating: ‘NR’ for Not Rated Gameplay: 65% {Comic Mischief} Family Friendly Factor: 80% Family Friendly Factor: 70%

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Product: MXGP3 Company: Milestone System: Xbox One/PS4/PC Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E’ – Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY

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Product: MXGP3 Company: Milestone System: Xbox One/PS4/PC Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E’ – Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY

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Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 43 - 47 Lego Dimensions Wave 9 48 - 53 Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth Hackers Memory 54 - 57 Marvel vs Capcom Infinite 58 - 61 The Escapist 2 62 - 65 Gundam Versus 66 - 67

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Product: Mega Man Legacy Collec- tion 2 Company: Capcom System: PS4/PC/Xbox One Release Date: August 8, 2017 Rating: ‘ E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence}

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Product: Mega Man Legacy Collec- tion 2 Company: Capcom System: PS4/PC/Xbox One Release Date: August 8, 2017 Rating: ‘ E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence}

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Product: Lego Dimensions Wave 9 Company: WB Games System: Wii U/PS3/Xbox 360/Xbox One/ PS4 Release Date: September 12, 2017 Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor}

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Product: Lego Dimensions Wave 9 Company: WB Games System: Wii U/PS3/Xbox 360/Xbox One/ PS4 Release Date: September 12, 2017 Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor}

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Product: Lego Dimensions Wave 9 Company: WB Games System: Wii U/PS3/Xbox 360/Xbox One/ PS4 Release Date: September 12, 2017 Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor}

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Product: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth Hackers Memory Company: Bandai Namco System: PS4/Vita Release Date: 2018 Rating: ‘ RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth Hackers Memory Company: Bandai Namco System: PS4/Vita Release Date: 2018 Rating: ‘ RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Marvel vs Capcom Infinite Company: Capcom System: PC/Xbox One/PS4 Release Date: September 19, 2017 Rating: ‘ RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Marvel vs Capcom Infinite Company: Capcom System: PC/Xbox One/PS4 Release Date: September 19, 2017 Rating: ‘ RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: The Escapist 2 Company: Team17 System: Xbox One/PS4/PC Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ -Rating Pending

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Product: The Escapist 2 Company: Team17 System: Xbox One/PS4/PC Release Date: TBA Rating: ‘RP’ -Rating Pending

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Product: Gundam Versus Company: Bandai Namco Enter- tainment System: Playstation 4 Release Date: Fall 2017 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product Name Page(s) Cars 3 Driven to Win 69 - 75 MotoGP 17 76 - 79 Splatoon 2 80 - 83

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Product: Cars 3 Driven to Win Company: Warner Bros Interactive System: PS3/PS4/Wii U/Switch/Xbox One/Xbox 360 Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence}

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Product: Cars 3 Driven to Win Company: Warner Bros Interactive System: PS3/PS4/Wii U/Switch/Xbox One/Xbox 360 Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence}

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Product: Cars 3 Driven to Win Company: Warner Bros Interactive System: PS3/PS4/Wii U/Switch/Xbox One/Xbox 360 Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence}

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Product: MotoGP 17 Company: Milestone System: PC/PS4/Xbox One Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘3’ - Everyone THREE and OLDER ONLY {PEGI}

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Product: MotoGP 17 Company: Milestone System: PC/PS4/Xbox One Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘3’ - Everyone THREE and OLDER ONLY {PEGI}

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Product: Splatoon 2 Company: Nintendo System: Nintendo Switch Release Date: July 21, 2017 Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence}

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Product: Splatoon 2 Company: Nintendo System: Nintendo Switch Release Date: July 21, 2017 Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence}

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Super Mario Odyssey 85 - 89 Accel World vs Sword Art Online 90 - 93 Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy 94 - 95 Aven Colony 96 - 97 CHESS ULTRA 98 - 99 .hack//G.U. Last Recode 100 - 101 NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Ultimate Ninja STORM Legacy 102 - 103

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Product: Super Mario Odyssey Company: Nintendo System: Switch Release Date: October 27, 2017 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Super Mario Odyssey Company: Nintendo System: Switch Release Date: October 27, 2017 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Accel World vs Sword Art Online Company: Bandai Namco System: PS Vita/PS4 Release Date: July 7, 2017 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Accel World vs Sword Art Online Company: Bandai Namco System: PS Vita/PS4 Release Date: July 7, 2017 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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Product: Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy Company: Activision System: Playstation 4 Release Date: June 30, 2017 Rating: ‘E10+’ -Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief}

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Product: Aven Colony Company: Mothership Entertainment System: PS4/PC/Xbox One Release Date: July 2, 2017 Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence, Lan- guage, Mild Blood}

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Product: CHESS ULTRA Company: Ripstone Games System: PC/PS4/Xbox One/PS4 VR Release Date: Out Now Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY

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Product: hack GU Last Recode Company: Bandai Namco System: PC/PS4 Release Date: Late 2017 Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated

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Product: NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Ultimate Ninja STORM Legacy Company: Bandai Namco System: PC/PS4/Xbox One Release Date: Fall 2017 Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending

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