Definition of the week: Cozy/Wholesome Games
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Minecraft Java vs Bedrock: Understanding the Key Differences
Minecraft is one of the biggest games in the world and will likely go down as one of the most ...
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Minecraft Jenny Mod: What It Is And What Parents Need To Know
Minecraft mods on PC number into the thousands, especially if you're playing the Minecraft Java Edition. The vast majority of ...
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Minecraft Eaglercraft: What It Is and Why Kids are Using It
Minecraft is primarily either available via Bedrock (a safer, more secure version of the game available on all major gaming ...
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Everything You Need to Know About VR, AR, and MR
With the new PSVR (PlayStation VR) headset on the way to players all over the world, virtual reality is on ...
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The Differences Between the Three Nintendo Switch Models – A Parent’s Guide
The Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017 and has gone on to become one of the best-selling consoles of all ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Respawn/Spawn Rate/Spawn Timer
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Engaged Family Gaming Essential Games for the Meta Quest
If you're looking for some new games to keep your teens entertained, look no further! Here is a list of ...
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5 Meta Quest Games for Teens Recommend by An EFG Teen
If you're looking for some new games to keep your teens entertained, look no further! Here are 5 Meta Quest ...
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Is Virtual Reality Dangerous for Children?
Virtual reality isn't an emerging, fringe technology that is limited to tech nerds. These are mainstream pieces of technology that ...
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Is Minecraft Free?
If you're a parent of a young gamer, there's a good chance you've heard of Minecraft. It's one of the ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Raid
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EFG Podcast Episode 287 Xbox Friends and Family!
Introduction Welcome to The Engaged Family Gaming Podcast. This is a show all about the great video games and board ...
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY VIDEO GAME RELEASE CALENDAR – September 2022
If you're like me, you're always on the lookout for new video games to play with your family. This September ...
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Top 10 Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games -June 2022
Nintendo Switch games are all the rage right now! If you're a parent, you probably want to know what the ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Emote
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A Parent’s Guide to PlayStation Now
PlayStation Now has been retired. The benefits (most of them listed below) have been rolled into the newly updated PlayStation ...
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A Parent’s Guide to PlayStation Plus
Sony has released an upgrade to the PlayStation Plus program. The new version of the program offers a number of ...
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How To Get Your Kids Into Video Games!
It's no secret that video games are extremely popular among kids and teenagers. In fact, gaming is one of the ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Battle Pass
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GTA6 is Coming! Everything Parents Need To Know!
GTA6 is coming! And that means parents need to start paying attention. This game is rated M for a reason ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Metroidvania
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Family-Friendly Video Game Release Calendar – August 2022
Looking for some fun this August? Check out our family-friendly video game release calendar! We've got all the best games ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Release Calendar – June 2022
Historically, summer has been a slow time for video games. Publishers would often push their games off to the fall ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: MMO
The gaming definition this week is a term that is applicable to video games: MMO MMORPG is the acronym for ...
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EFG Essentials: Great Video Games for Kids on PlayStation
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EFG Essentials: Great Video Games for Kids on Xbox
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EFG Essentials: Great Video Games for Kids on Nintendo Switch
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Ask the EFG Staff – What Was the First Video Game You Played Online
Stephen I'm an elder millennial (1980) so I was around for some of the first online games. Our family computer ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Class
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Compulsion Loop
Every other week the EFG staff will be defining a gaming term that is either confusing or ill-defined. Please leave ...
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Engaged Family Gaming Holiday Gift Guide 2021 – Playstation
The PlayStation 5 is still incredibly difficult to find as a result of shortages. This shortage is likely to continue ...
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Engaged Family Gaming Holiday Gift Guide – Premium Subscription Services
People buy a lot of games. That can make it incredibly challenging for those of us that want to buy ...
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Engaged Family Gaming Holiday Gift Guide 2021 – Nintendo
Nintendo specializes in family-friendly games and 2021 is no exception. They released a LOT of great games this year AND ...
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Engaged Family Gaming Holiday Gift Guide 2021 – Xbox
It is well documented at this point that supply chain issues are going to make holiday shopping difficult this year ...
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Ask the EFG Staff – What Do You Do When You Get Stuck In a Game?
Stephen The very first thing I do when I get stuck in a game is search for a walk through ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: October 17-23
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between October 17th through October ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Open Beta
Every week the EFG staff will be defining a gaming term that is either confusing or ill-defined. Please leave a ...
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Ask the EFG Staff: What is The Worst Game You’ve Ever Played?
Stephen See my review for Turbo: Super Stunt Squad. Mike There is an adage that there are no bad games, ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: October 3-9
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between October 3rd through October ...
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Super Mario Bros: The Movie Voice Cast – Let’s Talk About It
Nintendo announced the voice cast for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. animated film during the September Nintendo Direct. It will ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: September 26-October 2
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between September 26th through October ...
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Ask the EFG Staff: Introduce Us to Your Favorite Character You Made For a Game?
Introduce us to your favorite character that you made for a game? Stephen I spent a few years playing Dragonrealms, ...
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Three Reasons to Play Video Games With Your Kids
Video games have never been bigger. The industry is growing in leaps and bounds and is showing no signs of ...
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5 Family-Friendly Adventure Games We Want to Play
I’ve been thinking a lot about adventure games recently. It is a genre that has had its ups and downs ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: September 12-18
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between September 12th through September ...
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Ask the EFG Staff: What is Your Favorite Two-Player Game?
Stephen I love Street Fighter. I'm terrible at it, but I love it. I really fell in love with the ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: September 5-11
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between September 5th through September ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: MOBA
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What Pay to Win Mechanics Mean For Your Family
Video game publishers are constantly experimenting with ways to earn additional revenue for the games they release. One of the ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: August 29-September 4
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between August 29th through September ...
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Ask the EFG Staff: What is Your Favorite Game to Watch?
Stephen My favorite game to watch is Street Fighter V (or any other game in the series for that matter) ...
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Best Family-Friendly Indie Games of 2021
Disclaimer: These are the indie games that have come out already and we've had the opportunity to play. It's an ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: August 22-28
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between August 22nd through August ...
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Gaming Definition of the Week: Casual Game
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Ask the EFG Staff! – What’s Your Desert Island Game?
What is your desert island game and why? Stephen I thought about this one for a long time, and I ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Review – Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
For many years, Monster Hunter was a game series that was as complex as it was beloved. With the release ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: August 8-14
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between August 8th through August ...
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A Parent’s Guide to the Xbox Game Pass
It seems like everyone is starting their own premium gaming service these days. It can be tough for parents to ...
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A Parent’s Guide to Xbox Live Gold
It seems like everyone is starting their own premium gaming service these days. It can be tough for parents to ...
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Parent’s Guide to Nintendo Switch Online
The Nintendo Switch is wildly popular, and Nintendo is pairing it with an online subscription service similar to both Xbox ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Spawn Location/Spawn Camping
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: May 2-8
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between May 2nd through May ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Idle Clicker
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Video Game Definition of the Week: DPS
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Open World
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Gaming Definition of the Week: Kaiju
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Video Game Definition of the week: Farming/ Grinding
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: February 28-March 6
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between February 28th through March ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: PvE/PvP
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Skill Tree
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: February 14-20
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between February 14th through February ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Port
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: February 7-13
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between February 7th through February ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Microtransactions
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: January 24-30
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between January 24th through January ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: January 17-23
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between January 17th through January ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Achievements/Trophies
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: January 10-16
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between January 10th through January ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: December 27-January 2
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between December 27th through January ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: December 20-26
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between December 20th through December ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: December 13-19
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between December 13th through December ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: DLC
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: December 6-12
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between December 6th through December ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: November 29-December 5
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between November 29th through December ...
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Nintendo Switch Games for Young Gamers
Nintendo has set itself apart in the gaming console world by focusing on accessibility and family games. Features have been ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: November 22-28
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between November 22nd through November ...
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Engaged Family Gaming Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Video Games!
The holidays are approaching quickly and some amazing new games have come out this year. There are so many more ...
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Gaming Definition of the Week: Social Deduction/Hidden Traitor
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: October 25-31
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between October 25th and October ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases: November 15-21
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between November 15th through November ...
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Will Allow Save Transfers for Islands AND Residents!
An update will be coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons that will, FINALLY, allow the transfer of save data between ...
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Free Holiday Update Coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons!
The free Holiday update is on its way into Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Below is a list of the major ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: RogueLike/RogueLite
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Family-Friendly Game Releases: November 8-14
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between November 8th through November ...
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EFG Essentials: Great Video Games and Board Games for Kids
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Gaming Definition of the Week: Polyomino
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Family-Friendly Game Releases: November 1-7
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between November 1st through November ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Invincibility Frames
Every week the EFG staff will be defining a gaming term that is either confusing or ill-defined. Please leave a ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Pixels
Every week the EFG staff will be defining a gaming term that is either confusing or ill-defined. Please leave a comment with ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: “Gameplay Loop”
Every week the EFG staff will be defining a gaming term that is either confusing or ill-defined. Please leave a ...
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Family-Friendly Game Releases: October 11-17
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between October 11th and October ...
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Family-Friendly Game Releases: October 4-10
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between October 4th and October ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: “Skins”
Every week the EFG staff will be defining a gaming term that is either confusing or ill-defined. Please leave a ...
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Video Game Definition of the Week: Avatars
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: September 27-October 3
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between September 27th and October ...
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PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series S/X – The EFG Podcast Ep. 233
This week Stephen and Amanda talked about video games! Its time to talk about Xbox Series X and PS5. This ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: September 20-26
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between September 20th and September ...
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WWE 2K Battlegrounds Multiplayer Impressions!
The traditional WWE 2K series may be taking a break this year, but all is not lost in video game ...
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All the Video Games Announced During the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct!
We've been waiting a long time for a proper Nintendo Direct. It looks like we'll have to wait a little ...
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Family-Friendly Game Releases: September 6-12
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between September 6th and September ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: August 30-September 5
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between August 30th and September ...
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EFG Podcast Ep. 229 – Nintendo Had an Indie Showcase!
This week Stephen and Amanda are here to catch up on video game news! This podcast is sponsored by: The ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: August 23-29
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between August 23rd and August ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: August 9-15
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between August 9th and August ...
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Introducing the EFG Essential Video games for Kids! – EFG Podcast Ep. 227
This week Stephen and Amanda are here to talk about video games. Specifically, the EFG Essentials. These a lists of ...
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Free Summer Update Is Bringing Dreams, Fireworks, and More!
The Free Summer update - Wave 2 will come to Animal Crossing: New Horizons on July 30th. It will include ...
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Family-Friendly Game Releases: July 26-August 1
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between July 26th and August ...
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I Want a King Arthur and the Knights of Justice Cartoon Or Video Game! (I’m not Picky!)
To Whom it may concern, The world needs a new cartoon or video game based on the 1992-93 animated series ...
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Turnips and Playing the Stalk Market in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
STONKS AND TORNPS Playing the actual stock market is a magnanimous task and, quite frankly, isn’t really for kids. But ...
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Next Generation Price Hike? – EFG Podcast Ep. 226
This week Stephen and Amanda are here to talk about video games! This podcast is sponsored by: The Virtual Economy ...
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Family Video Game Review: Crosscode
Crosscode is a twin-stick shooter RPG that is currently available on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One. You ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases Of The Week: July 19-25
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between July 19th and July ...
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The Value of Digital Property
Your kid likely has a collection of skins in Fortnite. They have probably built dozens of carefully manicured worlds in ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: July 12-18
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between July 12th and July ...
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Trash Talk: The Importance of Digital Sportsmanship
If your kids play video games, then chances are very good that they have at least asked you to play ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: July 5-11
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between July 5th and July ...
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What’s New in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Free Summer Update – Wave 1
A new, free, update has been added to Animal Crossing: New Horizons as of July 3rd. Wave 1 expands the ...
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Family Video Game Review: Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Final Fantasy 7 is, inarguably, one of the most important video games ever made. It helped to propel the nascent ...
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Even More Video Games from “Not E3” – EFG Podcast 224
This week Stephen and Amanda are here to talk about Video Games!!!! E3 Didn’t happen this year, but it looks ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: June 28-July 4
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between June 28th and July ...
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The First Wave Of Video Game Announcements this Summer! – EFG Podcast Episode 223
This week Stephen and Amanda are here to talk about Video Games!!!! E3 Didn’t happen this year, but it looks ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: June 21-27
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between June 21st and June ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: June 14-20
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between June 14th and June ...
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Family-Friendly PlayStation 5 Games: Everything You Need To Know About Sony’s Lineup
In another life, this week would have been E3 2020 at the Los Angeles Convention Centre. The glitz, the hubbub ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: June 7-13
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between June 7th and June ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: May 31-June 6
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between May 31st and June ...
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Four Things We Want to See From the Next Generation: The Xbox Series X
The next generation is nearly upon us. We've seen the first wave of information from both Sony and Microsoft and ...
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Five Things I want to See Next Generation Part II: Nintendo Switch and Beyond
It is no surprise that Nintendo has been very successful with its handheld and console hybrid, the Nintendo Switch. In ...
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Five Things We Want to See Next Generation Part I: The PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 4 is easily Sony's most profitable home console to date, so where does the Japanese giant go after ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: May 24-30
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between May 24th and May ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: May 17-23
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between May 17th and May ...
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Learning With Video Games During the Covid-19 Crisis! – EFG Podcast Episode 219
This week Stephen, Amanda, and Linda are joined by a VERY special guest: Keri Engel! They’re all here to talk ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases- May 10-16
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between May 10th and May ...
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Learning with Digital Games: A Guide for Educators and Parents During the Covid-19 Crisis
By: Keri Engel Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, families are finding themselves stuck at home and adopting new routines. As families ...
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Summer Game Fest 2020 Announced
Summer Game Fest, a months-long serious of game announcements, live shows, in-game events and playable demos has been announce by ...
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Why We Play MMOs! – EFG Podcast Ep 218
This week Stephen and Amanda are joined by a VERY special guest: Rebekah Valentine from GamesIndustry.biz! They’re all here to ...
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Family Video Game Review: Sentinels of Freedom
We're huge fans of the Sentinels of the Multiverse card game and its universe so when I was asked if ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: April 26-May 2
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between April 26th and May ...
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9 Family Friendly Apps to Bridge the Social Distance
Phones and tablets are allowing connection to friends and family in an unexpected way. We are being asked to adhere ...
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Embrace Nature and Art in a New Update to Animal Crossing: New Horizons
April 23rd is a big day in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. A series of free updates is going to bring ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases: April 19-25
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between April 19th and April ...
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Family-Friendly Video game Releases: April 12-18
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between April 12th and April ...
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Everything Parents Need to Know About Minecraft Dungeons
When Will Minecraft Dungeons Be released? Minecraft Dungeons is going to be released on May 26, 2020. It will have ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases April 5-11
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between April 5th and April ...
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Family Video Game Review – Bubble Bobble 4 Friends
Bubble Bobble was originally released by Taito back in 1986. I still remember renting it and trying to get to ...
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New Player Tips for Animal Crossing: New Horizon!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is one of the biggest games of the year. LOTS of families are picking it up ...
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Our Experiences Sharing an Island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
By now you’ve probably seen a lot of information and reviews about Nintendo’s latest Animal Crossing game. What you may ...
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Family Video Game Review – Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing New Horizons was released on March 20 2020, and it was perfect timing with all of the stuff ...
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Family-Friendly Video Game Releases: March 29-April 3
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between March 29th and April ...
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Microsoft is Giving Away Free Minecraft Educational Content
Microsoft is giving away free Minecraft Education content to help with distance learning for kids that are out of school ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases: March 22-28
Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between March 22nd and March ...
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How Multiplayer Works in Animal Crossing New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Check out our review here!) released on March, 20, 2020. One of the features that players ...
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5 Free MMOs Your Family Can Play While You Are Stuck Inside!
We're all going to be stuck indoors for a while, so this is a great opportunity to play one of ...
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Family Video Game Review – River City Girls
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By: Jeremy Davis [amazon_link asins='B07DDG73GD' template='ProductAd' store='engafamigami-20' marketplace='US' link_id='52aa2083-e6ff-11e8-b9e1-9b1ab8f96258'] Let's just be up front. Mega Man 11 is one of ...
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The Pokemon Company Announces New Games for 2018!
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Family Video Game Review – Wizard of Legend
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PAX East 2018 – Saving the World in Earthnight!
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A Parent’s Guide to Fortnite!
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