Gaming Definition of the Week: Social Deduction/Hidden Traitor
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 we will try to include them in future editions! Social Deduction is a mechanic found in both video games and board games. In a Social Deduction […]
5 Meta Quest Games for Teens Recommend by EFG Teens
If you’re looking for some new games to keep your teens entertained, look no further! Here are 5 Meta Quest games that are sure to please. Each one is recommended by teens who knows what’s hot right now. So put down the phones and tablets, and get your (VR) family game on! Note: You can […]
The ESRB Rating System: What Parents Need to Know
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a self-regulatory organization that assigns ratings to video games based on their content. The ESRB rating system is designed to inform parents and consumers about the content and age-appropriateness of video games. The ratings range from “Early Childhood (which has since been retired) to “Adults Only” and are […]
Get Ready for the Best Gaming Experience of 2023 with Our Free Digital Magazine!
Are you a fan of video games and board games? Look no further! Our free digital magazine is here to bring you the latest and greatest in the gaming world. From the Video Games of the Year 2022 to the Board Games of the Year 2022, we’ve got you covered.
Definition of the week: Cozy/Wholesome 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 find confusing and we will try to include them in future editions!‘ The gaming definition this week is a series of terms that is applicable to video games: What are Cozy/Wholesome Games? […]
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 influential games in history. One thing that is not often discussed when people talk about the Minecraft phenomenon is that there are two different versions of the game – Java and Bedrock. These two versions […]
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 the mods available to download from places like CurseForge – a modification repository that’s used for a number of popular games, including Minecraft, World of Warcraft, and Kerbal Space Program – are, for the most […]
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 platforms) or Java (more customizable with more mods and modes available). There is a new (old, really) version of Minecraft that kids are starting to use more and more: Eaglercraft. What is Eaglecraft? Eaglercraft is […]
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 the forefront of parents’ minds. The world of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) is fascinating and, in all fairness, kind of confusing. Some of these experiences aren’t just relegated to […]
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 time. Part of that success is thanks to the quality of its library of games. The rest of that success stems from Nintendo releasing multiple iterations of the console. This is nothing new. Nintendo has […]