Our Digital Future: Cyberbullying in Games
Stephen Duetzmann Cyberbullying is a significant problem for our kids. It is also a problem that is difficult for many parents to talk about because it is almost entirely new. The technology…
Family Video Game Review: Skylanders Imaginators
Skylanders Imaginators proves that sometimes good things come when gamers are patient. Toys for Bob have a hit on its hands with the Skylanders franchise and Imaginators is hands down…
The Nintendo Switch – What Parents Need to Know
Nintendo has finally given us more information about their upcoming home console. The Nintendo Switch was officially unveiled in a three minute teaser video that was released on October 20th.…
Our Digital Future: Treat Media and the Internet Like “Places”
It is very common for parents to treat electronic media as a wild frontier where nothing can be monitored or controlled. These parents will either surrender before they even get…
MOBAs: Why Are They So Popular?
MOBAs (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena games) are popular, in large part, because they have a lot in common with team sports like soccer and basketball. I know. I know. That…
Video Game Definition of the Week: Sports Games
Every week the EFG staff will be defining a gaming term that is either confusing or ill-defined . Please leave a comment with any terms you are confused by and…
Family Board Game Review: The Oregon Trail
Publisher: Pressman Toy Players: 2 to 6 Players Age range: 12 and up Play Time: 30+ Minutes MSRP $12.99 Style: Card Game Have you ever thought that life would be…
Family Video Game Review – No Man’s Sky
Guest Writer Our No Man’s Sky Review was written by a guest writer: James Pisano! My whole body aches… eyes closed, still half conscious… I realize that I have no idea what…
What is No Man’s Sky Anyways?
If you even dip your toes into social media and interact with anyone in the video game space, then you have undoubtedly heard at least a little about No Man’s…
Why I Let My Kids Play Overwatch and HALO
Anyone who listens to our podcast or reads our reviews knows that I am comfortable allowing my younger kids to play games like HALO and Overwatch. I get a lot…