Video Games

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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EFG Essentials: Great Video Games for Kids on Xbox One

The Engaged Family Gaming team has the mission to provide information and support families who want to play video games ...
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EFG Essentials: Great Video Games and Board Games for Kids

The Engaged Family Gaming team has the mission to provide information and support families who want to play video games ...
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EFG Essentials: Great Video Games for Kids on PS4

The Engaged Family Gaming team has the mission to provide information and support families who want to play video games ...
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EFG Essentials: Great Video Games for Kids on Nintendo Switch

The Engaged Family Gaming team has the mission to provide information and support families who want to play video games ...
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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

aIf 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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Ranking every game on Nintendo Switch Online!

On the EFG Show (our weekly family gaming talk show on Facebook), Stephen and Jeff are ranking every NES and ...
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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

What better way to start a 2-week self-quarantine than with a bit of nostalgia? Growing up I was a HUGE ...
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Nintendo Indie World Showcase – All of the Family Video Game Announcements

Nintendo released an Indie Showcase video today. It lasted around 20 minutes, but was FULL of great game announcements. I ...
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4 Documentaries for Geek Families To Watch While You’re Stuck Inside!

Just about everyone is stuck indoors for the foreseeable future and many of us are going to be looking for ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases: March 15-21

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are releasing between March 15th and March ...
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Gaming Definition of the Week: Polyomino

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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Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon

Shovel Knight was already one of our favorite games of the last decade. The Shovel Knight Treasure Trove is one ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases- March 8th-14th

Here are all the video game releases rated E - T by the ESRB that are releasing between March 8th ...
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 1 Demo Impressions

Square Enix dropped the demo for the hotly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 1 with no warning on Monday ...
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Family Gaming Accessory Review – E-Win Racing Chair

There is one universal truth regarding video games. It's true whether you play on Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, or ...
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30XX Announced!

Batterystaple Games, the developers behind the Mega Man X inspired 20XX, have a new game on the horizon. 30XX is ...
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The Original Nintendo Switch Vs. The Switch Lite

Nintendo has done it again. They have iterated on one of their devices and created confusion among parents. We’re going ...
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Hokko Life Is Animal Crossing on PC and It Looks Great!

A minute-ish long trailer and a press kit are the only things we have that explain the upcoming Steam Early ...
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Family Video Game Review – Concrete Genie

Written by Mike Melkonian of CardboardConsole.com Concrete Genie is currently available for PlayStation 4 and is playable on PSVR. In ...
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A Parent’s Guide to Pokemon Home

The Pokémon Company has finally revealed the details for Pokémon Home. It will launch in February 2020 on iOS, Android, ...
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8 Great Games for Your Nintendo Switch Under $20!

So. You have a Nintendo Switch. You've got all the important games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, ...
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Holiday Gift Guide 2019 – Subscription Gaming 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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Family Video Game Review – Ring Fit Adventure

Ring Fit Adventure is the next accessory and game that Nintendo has released to help gamers become comfortable with fitness ...
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Is Grand Theft Auto V Ok For Kids?

Grand Theft Auto V was developed by Rockstar Games and published by Take 2 Interactive on September 17, 2013. It ...
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E3 2019 – Dragon Quest Builders 2

Dragon Quest Builders was a title that first came across our radar as a humble PS4 title with big ambitions ...
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E3 2019 – HALO Infinite

Halo Infinite has been officially been revealed as the first game associated with Xbox’s next generation console, currently code named ...
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E3 2019 – The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics

By: James Pisano If you remember Jim Henson’s “The Dark Crystal”, then you had a fantastic childhood. If you also ...
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E3 2019 Nintendo Direct – 5 Things Parents Need to Know!

Nintendo's E3 2019 Nintendo Direct was full of fun announcements and surprises! Take a look below for five things that ...
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Square Enix E3 2018 Press Conference – 5 Things Parents Need to Know!

Square Enix held their E3 2019 Press conference on June 10th, 2019. They actually took Sony's normal spot after they ...
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Ubisoft E3 2019 Press Conference – 5 Things Parents Need to Know

Ubisoft held their annual E3 2019 Press Conference on June 10th, 2019. The vast majority of the conference was dedicated ...
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E3 2019 – LEGO Games at E3 This Year!

This weekend Microsoft had their Xbox E3 2019 Media Briefinghttp://engagedfamilygaming.com/videogames/5-things-parents-need-to-know-from-the-xbox-e3-2019-media-briefing/ and we had two Bricktastic announcements that raced into our ...
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E3 2019 – Spiritfarer Reveal

So there I was, watching the Xbox E3 2019 Media Briefing, and my eyeballs and emotions were being bombarded by ...
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E3 2019 – Tales of Arise

Bandai Namco released a cinematic trailer for Tales of Arise the next installment of The “Tales” Role Playing Game series ...
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E3 2019 – Psychonauts 2 Trailer

Xbox Game Studios announced during their E3 2019 media briefing that they had added the whimsical and downright weird Double ...
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E3 2019 – Phantasy Star Online 2

What is Phantasy Star Online 2? Probably one of the most anticipated MMO imports of all time (for a very ...
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E3 2019 – Ori and the Will of the Wisps

The highly anticipated sequel to Ori and the Blind Forest has finally gotten its release date. Players will now be ...
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Project Scarlett Tech Specs: What Do They Mean For You?

By: James Pisano So it finally happened. Microsoft announced their next console during the Xbox E3 2019 Media Briefing. For ...
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E3 2019 – Battletoads

They're BAAAACK! After years of teasers, hints and very little detail, Xbox finally released the first gameplay for the Battletoads ...
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5 Things Parents Need to Know from the Xbox E3 2019 Media Briefing!

Check out their media briefing on our YouTube Channel!! Microsoft held their annual Xbox E3 Media Briefing on Sunday June ...
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Apex Legends Season 2 – EA Play Announcements

Apex Legends was at EA Play 2019 this year. Specifically, Respawn was there to discuss their second season of content ...
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Madden NFL 20 – EA Play 2019 Announcements

The newest edition of Madden NFL is set to drop on 8/2 with all the bells and whistles that Madden ...
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FIFA 20 – EA Play 2019 Announcements

EA Play is here and rolled out the latest edition of FIFA 20 to PS4 and Xbox 1, unfortunately the ...
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – EA Play 2019 Announcement

By: Colin Babcock At long last, during EA Play 2019, Respawn Entertainment’s new single-player, action adventure game has been given ...
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Playtonic Games Announces Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

Playtonic Games got out ahead of the insanity that is E3 2019 and revealed their next game on Friday June ...
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EFG Podcast – The E3 2019 Schedule and Minecraft is 10 Years Old!!!

This week Stephen and Amanda come together to chat about the E3 2019 Schedule and to Celebrate Minecraft's 10th birthday!! ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from May 19 – May 25, 2019

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are going to be released between May ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from May 12 – May 18, 2019

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are going to be released between May ...
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EFG Podcast: Nintendo Is SLAYING + Special Guests Chris and Sarah Chipman!

This week's episode comes in two parts! First, Stephen and Teala (She's back!) talk Nintendo! Next, Stephen is joined by ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from May 5 – May 11, 2019

Here are all the video game releases that have been rated E-T by the ESRB that will be released between ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from April 28 – May 4, 2019

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that will be released between April 28th and ...
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EFG Podcast – PS5, Xbox One SAD, and New Switches – Oh My!

This week Stephen and Amanda come together to chat about The new PS5 details, The Xbox One S All Digital ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from April 21 – April 27, 2019

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are going to be released between April ...
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EFG Podcast: SOME of the Games from PAX East 2019!

This week Stephen and Amanda come together to chat about some of the video games they played at PAX East ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from April 14 – April 20, 2019

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that will be released between April 14th and ...
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EFG Podcast! -Moral Panic Begone: Real Talk About Raising Gamer Kids

Our PAX East 2019 Panel! ****Note: Sorry for some of the audio quality on this one. This was recorded in ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from April 7 – April 13, 2019

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are being released between April 7th and ...
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Video Games 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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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from March 24 – March 30, 2019

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T that are releasing between March 24th and March 30th. Monday, March ...
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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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Google Stadia – 5 Things Parents Should Know

Google held a 1-hour press conference today as part of GDC 2019. The livestreamed event gave viewers the first real ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from March 17 – March 23, 2019

Here are all of the video game releases rated E-T that are releasing between March 17th and March 23rd. Monday, ...
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We Are Here To Help You Find GREAT Video Games and Board Games for your Family!

Hello and Welcome to Engaged Family Gaming! My name is Stephen Duetzmann and I am the Editor in Chief. It ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from March 3 – March 9, 2019

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T that are releasing between March 3rd and March 9th. Monday, March ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from February 24 – March 2, 2019

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are being released between February 24th and ...
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Episode 165: News from the Nintendo Direct!

This week Stephen and Amanda have another cozy fireside chat as they talk about all of the news to come ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from February 17 – February 23, 2019

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that being released between February 17th and February ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from January 27 – February 2, 2019

The following is a list of all the video games that have been rated E-T by the ESRB that are ...
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Episode 162: A Visit from the Respawn Aim Fire Podcast!

This week Stephen was joined by the team over at Respawn Aim Fire! They're a couple of young bucks who ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from January 27 – February 2, 2019

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T by the ESRB that are being released between January 27th and ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from January 20 – 26, 2018

Here are all the video game releases that have been rated E-T by the ESRB that are being released between ...
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Is Mortal Kombat 11 Ok For Kids?

Mortal Kombat 11, from NetherRealm Studios has been formally unveiled during a live stream event. I can't really show a ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from January 13 – 19, 2018

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T that are releasing between January 13th and January 19th. Monday, January ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from January 6 – 12, 2018

Here are all the video game releases rated E-T that are releasing between January 6th and January 12th. Tuesday, January ...
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The Engaged Family Gaming Games of the Year 2018

I went into 2018 with relatively low expectations. We all know that I am a bottomless pit of hype, but ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from December 16 – 22, 2018

Here are all the video releases rated E-T that are coming out between December 16th and December 22nd. Monday, December ...
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All of the Family Gaming News from the 2018 Game Awards

The Game Awards were held on December 6th. The three-hour live stream celebrated the last year in gaming while simultaneously ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from December 9 – 15, 2018

Here are all the games rated E-T that are coming out the week of December 9-December 15. Monday, December 10 ...
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Parental Controls for Fortnite: Battle Royale on Nintendo Switch

Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world. In fact, the only reason it isn’t THE biggest game in ...
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Parental Controls for Fortnite: Battle Royale on PlayStation 4

Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world. In fact, the only reason it isn’t THE biggest game in ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from December 3 – 9, 2018

Here are all the games rated E - T by the ESRB that are being released during the week of ...
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Parental Controls for in Fortnite: Battle Royale on Windows PC/Mac

Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world. In fact, the only reason it isn’t THE biggest game in ...
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Parental Controls for in Fortnite: Battle Royale on iOS/Android

Fortnite is one of the biggest games in the world. In fact, the only reason it isn't THE biggest game ...
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Family Video Game Review: Mega Man 11

By: Jeremy Davis Let's just be up front. Mega Man 11 is one of the most anticipated platforming games of ...
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Family Friendly Video Game Releases from November 11 -17 2018

Here are all the games rated E-T coming out from November 11-17, 2018. Tuesday, November 13 Chimparty- PS4 Everquest II: ...
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Engaged Family Gaming Holiday Gift Guide 2018 – PlayStation 4

The Holiday season is fast approaching! Games are coming out so fast that it can be very difficult to keep ...
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Engaged Family Gaming Holiday Gift Guide 2018 – Nintendo Switch

The Holiday season is fast approaching! Games are coming out so fast that it can be very difficult to keep ...
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Engaged Family Gaming Holiday Gift Guide 2018 – Xbox One

The Holiday season is fast approaching! Games are coming out so fast that it can be very difficult to keep ...
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Engaged Family Gaming Holiday Gift Guide 2018 – Consoles!

The holiday season is fast approaching and that means it’s time to start finding gifts for the gamers in your ...
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Family Video Game Review – MagiCat

MagiCat by Toge Productions is, as described on the Nintendo eShop, a Platform, Puzzle, Action, Adventure game. Originally released on ...
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Family Gaming for Less Part 3 – More Hardware Concerns!

We’re sharing tips for saving money as a gaming family in our newest guide! We will help you choose a ...
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Family Gaming For Less Part 2 – Hardware Options

We’re sharing tips for saving money as a gaming family in our newest guide! We will help you choose a ...
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Family Gaming For Less! Part 1 – Where to Buy Games!

We're sharing tips for saving money as a gaming family in our newest guide! We will help you choose a ...
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