A Weekly Blog about gaming for families and special needs gamers!
Nintendo Switch News – Part 1
To Switch or not to Switch that is the question Now that Nintendo has broken the silence on their next console the Nintendo Switch (formerly called the Nintendo NX) there has been some questions on what is the Switch and what does it do, how much does it cost, what games and accessories will be available. Well no worries, we got you covered and we will also go into why you should or should not ge...[Read More]
Family Gamer Review Holiday Gift Guide 2016
It’s that special time of year! We’re feeling festive (or trying to!) and we’re celebrating with friends, family and loved ones. There’s a good chance you’ll hit a rough spot on your holiday list when you just don’t know what to get for the gamer in your life… we’ve got you covered. Just remember these great holiday gaming-gift tips! General Gamer Gi...[Read More]
I want this game, and that game and that one too! 9 tips to help parents survive the gaming season.
As a parent, you know your children want the “latest and greatest” when it comes to everything, and video games are no exception. With the holiday season (a.k.a. gaming season) upon us, it’s the time when a lot of good games are coming out, but chances are your kids only know about the “latest and greatest” – which really only means “titles from companies with million-dollar marketing budgets”. S...[Read More]
Micro Transactions, Know what is going on before it breaks your wallet.
Micro transactions have been around since the mid-1990s; back then they were called shareware. From there, they took a backseat to DLC (downloadable content) for gaming, but in the last 7 years micro transactions have re-arisen in the game and app industry. People have said in the past that in-game/app purchases will ruin the industry, but it’s a matter of perspective. From the standpoint of a p...[Read More]
The site is still under construction, but…..
With the site getting updated, we are placing content to help parents and caregivers find the best game out there for their gaming families. Again please excuse the dust as we are getting things placed into their right homes and for easier viewing. 🙂 Also in the meantime while the site is getting up and ready you can check out our first podcast by following this link here