tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62779467823736842012-02-11T04:55:42.642-05:00Wii - DS - Playstation 3 - PSP - Xbox 360 - Playstation 2 <p> an online resource for finding family-friendly videogames</p>Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.comBlogger921100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-85376393088273638922008-11-13T00:12:00.006-05:002008-11-13T03:05:56.106-05:00

Now, Your Family Games has been on break for a while, and probably will continue to be while I'm studying abroad in Japan. And I know it seems a little pompous and presumptuous to make such a random return to write this kind of article up, but after spotting this article on my daily trawl through Kotaku's latest posts, I just couldn't let this go.According to this article from Kotaku, the ESRB

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Review by: Josh EndeTitle: Grand Theft Auto IVSystem: Xbox 360, Playstation 3Price: $59.99ESRB Rating: M for MatureDeveloper: Rockstar NorthPublisher: Rockstar GamesAge Range: This is a little tricky. I definitely wouldn’t recommend that anyone under 13 play this game, but anyone under 17 should be “chaperoned” by a parent to dissuade young gamers from doing anything that might be

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Unfortunately, no new reviews or articles this week.However, I did stumbled across a browser-based game creator. It's a creation of Microsoft's Popfly development tools, which has a what-you-see-is-what-you-get format that allows less tech-savvy folks bypass learning how to write lines and lines of complicated code and still create a rather professional-looking product.Popfly does offer other

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New this week:Four new game reviews in one week! A new record!NHL 2008 review (Xbox 360)No More Heroes review (Wii)Rayman: Raving Rabbids (Wii)Super Smash Bros. Brawl review (Wii)Check below this post later tomorrow for our GTA4 media wrap-up and coverage, which is all aimed at answering the big question: is GTA appropriate for the kids?

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Violence, sex, drugs, and swearing all in the midst of an extremely popular games series that's dubbed "revolutionary" by the games media. Start the hype machine and fire up the presses because GTA4 is finally available to the public. But should your kid play it? Today, Grand Theft Auto 4 was released. There has been and will be an unreasonable amount of media coverage of this game, mostly from

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note: these are simply links to others sites; none of this is the written work of Your Family Games.What Parents Should know about GTA:GamerDad.com - What Parents Should Know: PTC Alert about GTA 4 What They Play - Kids Talk About GTAWired Blog - A History of GTA News from mainstream media outlets:New York Times **recommended**Rocky Mountain News **special from Kotaku.com's Brian Crescente**USA

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Review by: Josh EndeTitle: No More HeroesSystem: Nintendo WiiPrice: $49.99ESRB Rating: M for MatureDeveloper: Grasshopper ManufacturePublisher: Ubisoft / Marvelous InteractiveAge Range: 17+Buy?: YES! Regardless of the mature and violent tones of this game, its style and artistic value should be experienced by everyone who appreciates the creativity of video games. Perhaps it’s not a safe purchase

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Reviewer: Carrie ScherachTitle: Rayman: Raving RabbidsPlatform: Nintendo WiiPrice: $29.99Rating: E for EveryoneDeveloper: UbisoftPublisher: UbisoftAge Range: 7 and up. Raving Rabbids has no violence and gives a humorous story line to follow. Upbeat music, energetic mini-games, and adorably odd rabbits make this game fun for all ages.Buy It?: Yes. This is a definite buy that is great for family

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-74647332624514039342008-04-29T00:19:00.002-05:002008-04-29T00:30:51.598-05:00

Review by: Craig ReckTitle: Super Smash Bros. BrawlSystem: Nintendo WiiPrice: $49.99ESRB Rating: T for Teen (13+)Developer: SoraPublisher: NintendoAge Range: 9+. A teen rating is too strict. Children who watch cartoons will see the same types of “crude humor” and “cartoon violence” in a typical cartoon show that they will in this game.Buy?: Of course! As a corner stone of the Wii, this game

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-3543057286806041642008-04-28T23:49:00.004-05:002008-04-29T00:34:21.971-05:00

Review by: Will KirschnerTitle: NHL 2008Platform: Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Playstation 2, PCPrice: $59.99 (Xbox 360 and Playstation 3) $29.99 (Playstation 2) $19.99 (PC)ESRB Rating: E for EveryoneDeveloper: EA CanadaPublisher: Electronic ArtsAge Range: This game is appropriate for any age and can be played by anyone.Buy?: I love everything hockey so it pains me to say this but it is definitely

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New this week:Crackdown (Xbox 360) reviewReviews coming up for April 29:NHL 2008No More HeroesRayman: Raving RabbidsSuper Smash Bros. Melee

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Reviewer: Erich HinerTitle: CrackdownPlatform: Xbox 360Price: $29.99 and upESRB Rating: M for MatureDeveloper: Realtime WorldsPublisher: Microsoft Game StudiosAge Range: 17+BUY?: NOWhile Crackdown includes exciting abilities and enjoyable gameplay, the shallowness of the game’s design keeps it from being a must-buy title. The over-the-top jumping and gunplay are thrilling at first but lose their

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New this week:Apollo Justice (DS) ReviewComing up:No More HeroesCrackdownRock Band

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Title: Apollo Justice: Ace AttorneyPlatform: Nintendo DSPrice: $29.99ESRB Rating: T for Teen (13+)Developer: CapcomPublisher: CapcomAge Range: 13+. ESRB rating very appropriate.Buy?: Depends. If you've been following the Ace Attorney series from the Phoenix Wright games, you will get your money's worth. However, if this is your fist Ace Attorney game, it will be more worthwhile to start at the

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New this Tuesday:Star Wars Battlefront 2 review (PS2)The ESRB Ratings Widget (copyright ESRB, 2008) can now be found at the bottom of this homepage. The widget searches the official ESRB rating of a game title you type in. It also displays the game's content descriptors, which are the ESRB's way of flagging unsuitable content in games. It also lists what platforms the game is available for.Future

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reviewer: Will KirschnerTitle: Stars Wars Battlefront IIPlatform: Playstation 2, Playstation Portable (PSP), Xbox, Xbox 360, PCPrice: $19.99ESRB Rating: T for Teen (13+)Developer: PandemicPublisher: LucasArtsAge Range: 8+Buy? Three questions you need to ask yourself before you answer this all-important question: Do you like Star Wars? Do you enjoy shooting games? Do you have friends? If you

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Note from the editor: Lately, I've been considering the completely sensical idea of having a regular update schedule for Your Family Games.So for now, I've settled on Tuesday. Why? Weekends are a good time to sort out extracurricular stuff and, by Tuesday morning, I should have survived Monday's six-hour onslaught of class. This new, long overdue strategy is based off my current mash-up of tips

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Reviewer: Erich HinerTitle: The Orange Box (Xbox 360)Platforms: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PCPrice: $59.99ESRB Rating: M for MatureDeveloper: Valve CorporationPublisher: Valve CorporationAge Range: 17+Buy?: YESBecause The Orange Box is essentially five games for the price of one, the value of this product cannot be overstated. Each game stands well on its own while some suffer from a few forgivable

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Reviewer: Meghan VenturaTitle: Lumines IIPlatform: Playstation PortablePrice: $19.99ESRB Rating: T for Teen (13+)Developer: Q EntertainmentPublisher: Q Entertainment / Buena Vista GamesAge Range: 12+Buy?Maybe. If you already have some version of Lumines, you probably don’t need this one unless you’re a diehard fan who wants some new tunes to play to. However, if you’re new to Lumines and looking

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Reviewer: Will KirschnerTitle: Call of Duty 4: Modern WarfarePlatform: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Windows, Mac OS X Price: $59.99ESRB Rating: M(17+)Developer: Infinity Ward, Aspyr (Mac conversion)Publisher: ActivisionAge Range: 17+Buy? YES! This game had me from the second I turned on the console and I still can't stop thinking about it. It regarded in the same echelon as Halo 3 and rightfully so.

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Reviewer Christa PuccioTitle: SOCOM: U.S. NAVY SEALs Combined AssaultSystem: PlayStation 2Price: $17.99 USEDRating: T for TeensDeveloper: Zipper Interactive, Inc.Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide StudiosAge Range: 12+Summary: Lead a squad of four Navy soldiers into battle, using weapons and strategy to complete various missions.Total hours of play: This game has unlimited game play

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-24249691440381271782008-02-26T11:09:00.014-05:002008-03-02T01:22:54.331-05:00

Reviewer: Erich Hiner Title: Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock Platform: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Wii, PC, Mac Price: $89.99 (with guitar controller) or $49.99 (game alone) ESRB Rating: T for Teen (13+) Developer: Red Octane/ Neversoft Publisher: ActivisionAge Range: 12+Buy?YES. While it suffers from some minor technical problems, the game succeeds in delivering a fun and

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Reviewer: Will KirschnerTitle: Mass EffectSystem: Xbox360Price: $59.99Rating: M for Mature (17+)Developer: BiowarePublisher: MicrosoftSummary: You serve as Commander Shepard on the USS Normandy, a prototype space-ship, as which will serve as the central jumping-off point for your mission. The world you live in is full of aliens who look down on humans as a lesser race. Your main goal is to

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Reviewed by: Erich Hiner Title: Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionPlatform: Xbox 360 Price: $49.99ESRB: M for MatureDeveloper: Bethesda Game Studios Publisher: Bethesda Softworks and 2K Games Summary: One’s adventure in the land of Cyrodil begins in classic style. Your self-created avatar is inexplicably found in a cell in the Imperial Prison with little light, little hope, and little chance of

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Madden 08 Reviewed by: Tyler CharlesSystem: Playstation 2 MSRP: $29.99 Rating: E for Everyone Developer/Publisher: EA Sports Synopsis: The 08 edition of the Madden series is the most comprehensive football game on the market. The game allows you to take control of the players, head coach, the general manager, and the owner, as you work towards the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl

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Shadow of the ColossusReviewed by: Meghan VenturaSystem: Playstation 2 (Greatest Hit)Price: $49.99, or if a Greatest Hit copy $19.99Rating: T for TeenDeveloper: Team IcoPublisher: Sony Computer Entertainment of AmericaSummary: To revive a loved one, a nameless hero embarks on an incredibly daring journey, tasked with the duty of destroying 16 gigantic, fearsome giants called Colossi.Overall Score

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When I got up this morning I saw an interesting tidbit of news surface during my breakfast RSS feed. The UK's Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA) has declared that 90% of North American DS owners play pirated games on their DS by using the R4 chip.90%? 90?! Seriously. (This is where I wish I could do the Jon Stewart eyebrow-raise) From gamer reactions around the

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Early this morning, gaming site Kotaku broke the news that Super Smash Brothers Brawl, possibly the most anticipated title for the Wii since the system's debut, was delayed from it's February 10th US release to March 9. Some gamers say they knew it was inevitable; some are just crying their eyes out.Sources close to the company said the game needs more polish, according to Kotaku.The poor Brawl

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Meet the people who make the pulse of Your Family Games beat.Meghan VenturaEditor-in-Chief/Webmistress/Female Games-Journalist-to-beMeghan Ventura is a sophomore journalism major studying at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and, now, a certified yoga teacher. She has been playing games since PokeMon Red/Blue (about 1995) and favors handheld games above all others.Tired of

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Bioware for a younger audience?Waking up at the crack of 12pm, I found something very interesting waiting for me on the Internet: according to the latest issue of Nintendo Power, there is a Sonic RPG, called Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, on the horizon for the Nintendo DS. From what videogame website and community NeoGAF summarized about Nintendo Power's article, the game takes after

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While quarter 4 (the infamous holiday season of videogames) brought some solid titles, it has long flickered out of existence (trust me 1-3 weeks in the games world goes by in a snap).This page is home to the holiday information:2007

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A Wii accessory that's not set at a price-gouging $20? Amazing! Cynicism aside, Nintendo recently launched an offer of providing free Wii Remote jackets that provide a nice cushy casing for your expensive investments in controllers. The jackets are included in all new Wii systems being shipped, so this offer applies to Wii owners who bought their Wiis before the jackets debuted. They're

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If you have an Xbox 360, you might want to listen to this because your $60 games might be at risk. I was in a local Gamestop yesterday and overheard the following:One lady came into the store, very flustered that the new Guitar Hero 3 game she bought for her kids' Christmas present was scratched.The store clerk politely explained the following:The Xbox 360 is very sensitive to any outside

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Weeks ago at the beginning of December, I handed my mom my official Christmas wish list. At the top of it--a Playstation Portable 2000 Core Set, valued at $169, with Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions.She laughed and scoffed, "I'm not getting you that."I frowned. This wasn't the "I'm bluffing so I can really surprise you on Christmas" act; this was the full-blown "I hate your videogames, I'm

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Still looking for that elusive Wii for Christmas?Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime dropped two Wii-hunting tips in a special conference call yesterday:Nintendo and Gamestop will partner in a Wii raincheck program that promises Wiis to people who purchase the raincheck certificates on December 21 and 22 at a Gamestop store. The raincheck costs $249, the Wii's MSRP, and guarantees a

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ORIGINALLY POSTED ON DECEMBER 12, 2007 at 11:49 p.m. EST. Moved back for holiday guides.Scroll down for the December 13 edit.Reading Assignment for All!Lately there's been a little buzz about a study from the Competitive Enterprise Institute. And while I haven't finished reading it, I encourage you to pick it up and at least skim it's 30-some pages. Within the first few pages, the study starts

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-1235437750105126862007-12-08T02:08:00.000-05:002008-01-11T20:00:13.286-05:00

This post has little relevancy to family gaming. It's about the Golden Compass movie, which, by the way, I would say is family-friendly and not religiously controversial/heretical.If you've read the His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman, then please give this a read. If you haven't your still welcome, but this page is one big spoiler for the whole series.*EDIT: Holy cow this is a helluva

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Yesterday, the National Institute on Media and the Family released their yearly report card evaluating the videogame industry and family interaction with it.The big news? Everybody fails, especially videogame retailers who failed to educate parents about the ESRB rating system.Well, not everybody failed, but very few categories passed with flying colors. Here's the main breakdown:Parental

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Game reviewer Jeff Gerstmann gets deep-sixed over Kane and Lynch's 6What a sad, terrible day in games journalism. I realized this was an issue, but I didn't realize it would actually come to fruition.There's a fairly fine line in games journalism... large (and small) gaming publications/magazines need a substantial flow of cash to stay profitable and alive. Most of this revenue comes from not

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Christmas-time is here... which means "Santa Claus" will spend countless hours researching what games are okay for children and clock even more hours hunting the games down on eBay. But fear not... the articles provided below will definitely help cut down shopping time, so "Santa" can get some well-deserved rest. The articles list family-friendly, quality videogames for each major

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Usually, the better question about the Wii is what games aren't family-friendly? Here's a short list of good Wii games to keep an eye out for this holiday. This list will definitely be fleshed out later, so come on back for more info.The plus signs next to game titles will lead you to the game's Gamerankings.com site, which contains links to loads of reviews.+Super Mario Galaxy -- $49.99 -- E for

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Handheld HolidayThe Nintendo DS--easily the most kid-friendly system out there (aside from the Wii, maybe) with plenty of safe games to choose from. Here's a list of DS titles, old and new, the whole family can enjoy for the holidays.+Nintendogs You may have finally found an answer to, "Mommmmm/daaaaad, can we please get a puppy?" This game has all the responsibility and fun of owning a dog

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Sorry, for now this is another short list. Will update, add to, and flesh out later.The PSP really is designed with older gamers in mind, at least that 15-16+ male demographic. But there are some clean, fun games out (well, mostly clean, anyway).+Lumines -- E for Everyone+Me and My Katamari -- E for Everyone+Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions -- T for Teen+Jeanne D'Arc -- T for Teen+

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-26093813647974322242007-11-26T09:32:00.000-05:002007-11-27T10:46:08.509-05:00

Oh, the PS3. What a frighteningly expensive system with such a troubled past. Maybe Sony can turn that around, and start turning a profit from it. But now is not the time to talk business strategies--it's time to talk about games.PS3 and Xbox 360 (and even the PSP) are designed with older audiences in mind. That's not to say it doesn't also have some games your family can enjoy. Here are some

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-6770113422257097552007-11-26T09:29:00.000-05:002007-12-08T02:11:51.091-05:00

Xbox 360... the system that's synonymous with the over-hyped Halo series. Here's a list of some more family-oriented games.On their official games catalogue, Xbox 360 has a "family" search function that will display only family games for the Xbox 360. However, it doesn't give reviews or tell you if the game is any good ^_~ That's what this list is for.NOTE: Not too long ago, Xbox 360 launched a

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-57980454838000259172007-11-26T08:37:00.000-05:002007-11-26T09:13:18.715-05:00

Years ago, when the Nintendo Wii was still a wee prototype, Nintendo gave it the sassy codename of Revolution.As launch date crept closer, they bestowed the it with it's final, retail name: the Wii. Gaming magazines, online game communities/message boards, and the Internet in general exploded with laughter. Endless jokes ensued. The Wii was the laughingstock of the next-gen race.And now it's

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-74750859031834954052007-11-25T13:43:00.000-05:002007-11-26T08:37:28.384-05:00

This week, make Target a holiday target for your shopping list. At least, if you live in the same zip-code as I do ^_^;;Target's offering eight Nintendo DS games for only $25. But only three of them can truly be called a deal: PokeMon Diamond/Pearl, The New Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass.They all have an MSRP of $34.99, so stock up now, especially that the Black

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-77796603585896111782007-11-07T00:24:00.000-05:002008-04-15T21:16:40.565-05:00

Backwards compatibility--the ability to play games from an older version of a console on its newest version. For example, you bought a Nintendo Wii. The Wii can play all of the games a Nintendo Gamecube (Nintendo's previous system) could play. So the Wii is backwards compatible with Gamecube games.However, the Nintendo64 (N64) was Nintendo's system before the Gamecube. You cannot play N64 games

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-16982369881474161242007-11-05T09:15:00.000-05:002007-11-07T14:35:55.287-05:00

A year after release, will the PS3's price finally be right?November 2, Sony slashed the PS3 80GB model's price from $600 to $500. In addition, they released a toned-down 40GB version of the system.To date, there have been four models of the PS3, including the two mentioned above. The remaining two, a 20GB and 60GB model have been discontinued.So, let's evaluate. The mighty morphin' PS3 will have

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-11938761945753245022007-11-04T10:32:00.000-05:002007-11-04T10:57:48.098-05:00

I had the TV on last night while I was working on a 5-page yoga take-home test, and during commercial break, found myself being confronted by a housewife bundled in fashionable winter clothing, standing in front of her house, which had white Christmas lights hanging off the gate that enclosed her front yard.My face:o_oo_OO_O !!!!CHRISTMAS AD!This ad was from Walmart. I saw it FOUR times within 45

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-66751923973731673182007-11-03T22:55:00.000-05:002008-04-15T21:20:36.530-05:00

When I come across something with a title like "the problems with game journalism," I have to stop by and at least skim the content. It's always nice to know what's wrong with you and profession. (And as a journalist, you get that a lot... just about every one of my non-journalism classes finds a way to discredit the media... yes, even my Japanese class. But in some aspects, the news industry

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-78257464531694012442007-11-02T14:27:00.000-05:002007-11-02T14:46:42.975-05:00

For once, a videogame controversy is a) cleaned up in a non-controversial way with a very clear and appeasing solution and b) cleaned up within a day.I tip my pink, artsy hat at you, ESRB.To re-cap yesterday's craziness, hackers found a way to remove a filter placed in Manhunt 2's programming that would blur-out the ultra-violent scenes (this was one of the edits made to reduce Manhunt 2's rating

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-68598223219259575862007-11-01T15:27:00.000-05:002007-11-01T16:09:35.679-05:00

Incredible. Manhunt 2 hasn't even been available to the public for 24 hours and shenanigans similar to that beloved episode of "Hot Coffeegate" (see previous post; hit CTRL+F and type "Hot Coffee") are already unfolding.A hack allows a portion of the edited-out Adults-Only content of Manhunt 2 to become visible. This hack, according to a statement from Rockstar (R*) to GamePolitics, produces an

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-77709345113177877432007-11-01T08:23:00.000-05:002008-04-15T21:18:01.931-05:00

On October 30, 2007, I saw it. A preview for Katie Couric's evening newscast with mentions of Manhunt 2. I sunk into the couch a little further. Mainstream media (MSM) coverage of videogames tends to be awkward and painful.When I watch the news anchors, it seems like they know what they're reading off the teleprompter, but every once in a while, you can catch shimmer of confusion in their eye, as

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-38370870092057178062007-10-31T22:48:00.000-05:002007-10-31T23:27:48.287-05:00

-back on track-I've been away for a while, using my busyness with academics and yoga teacher training as an excuse. I went to speak with one of my journalism profs today, and he asked about my website... and when I told him the news, he gave me the nice plite version of the "get your ass in gear" speech. And then I realized he was right. Boo.I already wrote 9 stories within a 2.5 hour period

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-41586843654091384642007-09-24T00:04:00.001-05:002008-04-15T21:15:43.117-05:00

Your Family Games is RECRUITING!YFG is recruiting! We're looking for writers to help write reviews, previews, news and articles about videogame culture. All you need is a passion for games.To join please e-mail:yourfamilygames -at- gmail -dot- comRead the simple FAQ below to find out more about YFG!Btw, WTF is YFG?YFG is an online resource for parents to learn about their child's hobby of

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-41014846319743075802007-09-14T10:10:00.000-05:002007-09-14T11:49:23.264-05:00

Word of the Wii Zapper has been on the Internet for a while, the the mainstream media is just now picking up on the peripheral. Some responses, like the one in New Jersey's The Star Ledger's Parental Guidance blog, are not positive.Great, this is what we need. Children with guns learning how to aim and shoot. Then we can sit back and wonder what is happening to our country with kids killing kids.

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-84921640742874699892007-09-05T20:02:00.000-05:002007-09-05T20:23:00.629-05:00

Okay, so I should be reading for my sociology class, but I can pass off writing this story as a speed-writing exercise for my news writing class (and I'll ignore that this is more of a rant than any form of writing that could be considered close to news writing). So I'll slog through some terminator puns and quickly write this up.Earlier this summer, the California state law banning sales of

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-29375267346811105592007-09-01T22:40:00.000-05:002007-09-04T18:25:20.312-05:00

[because '300' references never seem to go out of style] Another one of the debates swirling around videogames is summed up in one question: are videogames art? I have yet to meet a gamer who says "no", and have found very few non-gamers who say "yes." Like Mr. Roger Ebert. Back in July, Ebert wrote a pretty pompous article about how games cannot be defined as art. He considers them a lesser

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-78923537585540537772007-08-30T08:18:00.000-05:002008-04-15T21:14:12.917-05:00

This week has been kind of crazy. Working 10-hour days, packing for college, still playing far too much PokéMon. Just giving a heads-up on the articles I have planned. These should be posted within the week, but today and tomorrow I'm packing and moving.Also, big thank you to somebody in Poland, who visited YFG from directly typing in the URL or a bookmark. Seeing that on my blog tracker/stalker

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-14186506253762859152007-08-29T08:06:00.000-05:002007-08-29T08:40:08.779-05:00

Recently, gaming sites have been aflame with the Manhunt 2 controversy, in which Manhunt 2 received the Adults-Only rating that is equivalent to the marketing kiss-of-death for any game.However, even more recently (August 24), Manhunt 2 was re-rated from AO to Mature with a Halloween release date to boot. What caused this sudden change? No one knows. ESRB won't own up to anything--what content

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-43305221486656615132007-08-19T22:42:00.000-05:002007-09-07T12:23:57.174-05:00

I dunno if I'll see anything like this at my local library (I wouldn't know--I haven't been there in years due to being on the run from overdue book fees o_o The library in the next town over is very nice though), but videogames are now flying off the shelves at libraries around the country, according to various news articles my e-mail has been bringing me (I know, that's some hard-core reporting

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-47231528283085018382007-08-19T17:04:00.000-05:002008-04-15T21:14:12.918-05:00

After a couple days of absence, I checked my mail and was floored by the first unopened message: “Comment on your.family.games.” Someone had commented on something I had written! Someone had noticed. I quickly clicked over to YFG and read the comment that was left on the Picross demo review—a link to a site I had already linked to in the Picross post from an anonymous user. Slightly disgruntled,

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-28779262519847716742007-08-19T16:49:00.006-05:002008-04-29T21:01:49.947-05:00

Welcome to the YFG Reviews Section. Our reviews evaluate how family-friendly these videogames listed below are.Wii:No More HeroesRayman: Raving RabbidsSuper Smash Bros. BrawlXbox 360:Call of Duty 4CrackdownElder Scrolls IV: OblivionGuitar Hero 3Mass EffectNHL 2008The Orange BoxNintendo DS:Apollo Justice: Ace AttorneyLegend of Unemployed Ninja IzunaPhoenix Wright: Ace AttorneyPlaystation Portable

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-76276472636623812732007-08-19T16:12:00.000-05:002007-08-19T17:22:09.871-05:00

A quick explanation of how YFG ranks and evaluates games.Important: On YFG, a 7-8 is a decent score and approval for the “recommended buy” list. Even a 6 is still okay (4 or 5 is probably where things get questionable). The reason for this is that when a game achieves a 9 or 10, it really and truly deserves it and means you should go to the store and buy it now :PFor a more detailed explanation,

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-33578940329478820112007-08-15T16:35:00.000-05:002007-08-16T08:23:35.437-05:00

PicrossNintendo DSRating: E for Everyone (6+)Price: (MSRP) $19.99Genre: PuzzleSynopsis: You're given a blank, square grid and must figure out which squares are filled and which ones are blank by using logic and process of elimination. When you finish the puzzle, it forms a picture! How fun!Overall: N/A. Only played a bit, so I can't give it an exact breakdown. However, from what I've played, it

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-32917117985808333292007-08-15T08:20:00.000-05:002007-08-15T09:03:25.973-05:00

We have confirmation. Jack Thompson will be appearing on the Dr. Phil show, which instead of focusing on game violence, will now examine role-play addiction. "They have a girl who has that problem," Thompson said."That problem?" The nerve. Now it's going to be a showcase of this poor girl, and the story will be warped to make all gamers look like we're all hopeless addicts.It's times like this

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-10663705196688751292007-08-14T10:34:00.000-05:002007-08-15T09:03:25.974-05:00

I recently just returned to my regular schedule of sifting through Internet stories, finally on the rebound from this awful cold I've had, and find that Dr. Phil will be taping a show this Thursday about videogame violence with a so far unnamed guest appearance of a "game violence specialist." It is unknown when this episode will air, but I'll watch it, find it on YouTube, or blow the dust off

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-60911404498094683032007-08-11T09:20:00.000-05:002007-08-15T09:03:25.974-05:00

It's a book!No, it's a movie! No, it's a videogame!No, it's a SUPER-FRANCHISE!!!It's becoming more and more common these days. A story starts out in its precarious print form--whether that be a book, comic or graphic novel. Then it gets a following, usually underground in a "sleeper hit" kind of way. And then someone in Hollywood stumbles on it, decides to introduce it to the mainstream and

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-33232908030310091822007-08-11T08:53:00.000-05:002007-08-15T09:03:25.975-05:00

If your box of Scrabble or one of the 18 billion versions of Monopoly are on their last legs, then fear not. Electronic Arts Inc. and Hasbro, Inc. have formed a licensing agreement in which EA will produce digital versions of Hasbro's most popular games includingMonopolyScrabbleYahtzeeNerfTonkaLittlest Pet ShopThe games will be featured on mobile phones and the Internet, according to an article

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-43072132995836452002007-08-10T09:47:00.001-05:002007-08-10T10:17:54.872-05:00

Remember that scene in the Lion King, where Simba is standing in the bottom of the gorge after Scar leaves him there? He's chasing around this silly chameleon thing, having a good time, and then the ground starts to vibrate and the pebbles on the valley floor start to jump around. The vibrations grow and crescendo, and all of a sudden he turns around and there's a HUGE heard of wildebeest bearing

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-42048808105281181712007-08-09T08:41:00.000-05:002007-08-09T09:06:53.721-05:00

This is definitely one of those times when I'm disappointed I don't have cable/satellite. Not only do I miss out on the quirks and joys of Ninja Warrior or Futurama, but also the nightly broadcasts of the lovable Steven Colbert. Apparently last night's Colbert Report guest was Ian Bogost, creator of the online website Persuasive Games.Bogost spoke on how games can have a sociological aspect and

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-30352229605784554452007-08-03T08:22:00.000-05:002007-08-07T15:05:52.547-05:00

Congratulations to the Video Games Voting Network on gaining support from over 100,000 members (even though they did have that awful ad). You're really showing that gamers do in fact come out of their little caves full of consoles, and can take a long enough of a break from WoW to promote a cause. (Joking, guys.)I'm interested to see where this issue will play a role and if it will play a role in

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-39782919989388286642007-08-03T07:44:00.000-05:002007-08-07T15:06:01.788-05:00

When I first saw the ugly Resident Evil 5 racism conspiracy raise its head, I edged away from it, thinking it wasn't too relevant to YFG. And then I realized I was being a silly, lazy person, and have decided to toss in my few cents on the issue.Resident Evil is hearkened as a consistently good zombie-killin' game. The player typically assumes the role of the protagonist, and sets out to weed

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-69499013262676393862007-07-30T22:58:00.000-05:002007-08-07T15:06:15.753-05:00

So it looks like this post won't quite make the Monday update I wanted, but that's okay. Only missed it by a few minutes, and this way I can just skip over to woot.com for my daily bargain-buy geek gadget.Anyway, on to business. The Chicago Tribune featured a lovely article relaying the story of libraries using videogame tournaments to draw in the elusive 13-year-old boy demographic. The

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-30030574411970025832007-07-29T14:19:00.000-05:002007-08-07T15:06:32.481-05:00

I'm still sifting through E3 articles (and still can't believe I had to work 55 hours E3 week), and found something unsurprising, yet completely noteworthy--the Playstation 2 is still THE most played console, at least according to a Nielson study.I believe it, and would completely recommend a PS2 to anyone, especially with its price tag of $129 MSRP or better yet, just $99 for a used one.What

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-12285658650509363262007-07-27T09:12:00.000-05:002007-08-07T15:06:43.471-05:00

Wow. So I just spent two minutes of my life watching the Video Game Voter's trailer, and can't help but feel like they've just tried to draft me into fighting for Middle Earth or the X-Men or something. They make fighting government video game legislation seem like the most epic struggle EVER: the ad features the announcer with the gravelly voice, music reminiscent of Carmina Burana O Fortuna,

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-42642994247121512542007-07-26T12:45:00.000-05:002007-08-09T14:40:22.982-05:00

Regrettably, I have not been making time for newspaper-reading. I love the print form--so much more welcoming than any Internet format, and at the same time more tangible and portable than digital news. I did, however, get to read the paper a few days ago and found a column by Plain Dealer writer Regina Brett. The advice in the column is more specifically meant for holding families together and

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-16435331602168902582007-07-23T19:41:00.000-05:002008-04-15T21:19:06.035-05:00

Nintendo: Revised Wii "not out of the question" Jul 23, 2007 @ 1:43pmI know it's just talk for now, but until I came across this article, I hadn't even considered it to be a possibility. It's still a mere rumor, a hint of suggestion borne from an interview."It's not out of the question," Harrison said when asked in an interview with GameDaily if a revised Wii is already in the works. "

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-74533966479051406572007-07-12T12:25:00.000-05:002007-07-12T12:30:02.908-05:00

So, I've decided that instead of justing spewing hype about E3, I'm going to focus my hype-spew into one specific area: Look at and evaluate announced games and accessories, and attempt to determine what family gaming could evolve into over the next year.Simple. And it will keep me writing fairly consistently.Perfect.

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-10019419179938472742007-07-11T19:21:00.000-05:002007-07-11T22:35:04.240-05:00

Wow, I know I've been busy when I've almost forgotten about the E3 buzz. Can't wait to see what's coming up. To modify my previous post about the PS3 price drop, I'd say with E3, Sony has a big chance to turn things around and churn out some much-needed hype. (Because it's practically a theorem that when hype increases, so do sales. At least, that's what I can tell from being on the consumer end.

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-67497719499063136532007-07-10T22:02:00.000-05:002007-07-10T22:27:57.835-05:00

Yep, it's been all of four days since the PS3's price drop of $100 has been announced. And I now see an article that I completely agree with, from Forbes.com:"Sony's best chance of catching up to Nintendo, and even Microsoft, in this round of the console wars is to produce a slew of highly anticipated, exclusive games for its system."-It's the Games, Stupid, by Rachel Rosmarin (yay, a female

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-28286224387722490612007-06-14T10:20:00.000-05:002008-04-15T21:14:35.899-05:00

All right, school's out. Time to get down to business. I'll admit that "getting down to business" isn't my thing. I'm one of those people who tries to get everything done at once, and in the process gets nothing done ^_^;; Woops. So hopefully, er--I hope I can make a focused effort with this blog/project of mine, and actually provide some people with information. Anyway, here is what's going on:

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-50722173849316956402007-06-12T10:49:00.000-05:002008-04-15T21:18:41.585-05:00

Let the record know that the Artemis Fowl series is very addicting. I was up until 4am finishing the last 300 pages or so of Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony. That's impressive because I haven't done that with a book since book 5 of the Harry Potter series. (When book 6 for Harry Potter came out I think I might have actually slept). I just could not put it down. It's one of those series that's

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-73292919288735619822006-08-20T07:22:00.000-05:002007-08-20T08:18:52.034-05:00

OkamiPlayStation2Rating: T for Teen (13+)Price: MSRP $49.99Synopsis: The premise is simple. Forces of evil are encroaching upon the beautiful land of Nippon (old Japan). To push them back, you play as Amaretsu, a reincarnation of the wolf god, Shiranui, who died after defeating the evil Orochi 100 years ago. Using the Celestial Brush, you draw spells in battle to defeat the bad guys. Outside of

Meghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796253716331758153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277946782373684.post-72972438461985445962006-08-19T17:22:00.000-05:002007-08-20T08:00:10.799-05:00

Nintendo Wifi USB ConnectorPrice: MSRP $39.99What does it do?Allows the user’s DS to connect to Nintendo Wireless Internet and play games with other DS players. Also allows the Wii to go online (I have not yet tried this; will update when I do though) (No one knows, it's mystery is only exceeded by it's power, and it's power is only exceeded by its mystery ^_~)How do you link with other players

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Brain AgeDSRating: E for Everyone (6+)Price: MSRP $19.99Synopsis: Fine tune your brain in minutes everyday by solving mini-puzzles and mathematical challenges, presented by the jolly Dr. Kawashima.Rating: 7.5 Story/Concept: 8.0 Graphics: 8.0 Sound: 8.0 Gameplay: 5.0 Replay value: 8.5 Difficulty: Medium Learning Curve: Seconds/no time at all to learn how to play. The only real learning

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Phoenix Wright: Ace AttorneySystem: DSRated: T for Teen (13+)Price: MRSP - $29.99Synopsis: Play out five different court cases as rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright, proving your defendant’s innocence by presenting evidence via voice recognition capabilities and sleuthing around crime scenes for clues.Overall: 9.8Break it down/Learning Curve/Difficulty: Graphics: 10 Story: 10 Music: 10

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Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed NinjaSystem: DSRating: E for Everyone (10+)Price: MSRP = $29.99Synopsis: Passing through a small, isolated village searching for employment, ninja Izuna manages to anger all of its 6 gods who subsequently punish the villagers as well as Izuna’s closest family and friends. In order to set things right, blustering, arrogant, flirtatious Izuna uses her ninja skills to

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Summaries for each game in The Orange Box:The collection includes Half Life 2 (the complete first-person shooter masterpiece once released only for the PC), Half Life 2: Episodes 1 and 2 (both expansion packs released for the original game), Portal (an original game developed exclusively for The Orange Box), and Team Fortress 2 (the sequel to a popular, multiplayer-based shooter).In Half Life 2,

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Remember, these are murder court cases, so there's bound to be some violence. Here's the worst of it (and if you watch your daytime soaps, this is nothing):I wish I could find the full dialogue of PW2 online somewhere, so I could quote Dr. Hotti and show what a creeper he is. But I can't. So instead I will show you a picture of another new character, Pearl!

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