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Late to the Game: Pandemic–iPad vs. Board

November 5, 2013November 24, 2017Sophie Brown

Pandemic is the latest game to offer a digital experience, so I’ve taken a look at both the 2013 tabletop remake and the recently released iPad game, comparing the two.

Get Muddy with Daddy Pig's Puddle Jump

October 21, 2013December 15, 2017Helen Barker1

As every Peppa Pig fan knows, there’s nothing better than jumping in muddy puddles. However, if muddy puddles are in short supply, the new Daddy Pig’s Puddle Jump app is certainly a good substitute.

Southern Maine Family Game Festival

October 20, 2013December 15, 2017Sarah Pinault

If you feel like playing games all day and video game all night, you might want to be in Maine on November 2.

Schmovie: For Outlandish Movie and Game Lovers

October 14, 2013November 24, 2017Amy Kraft1

Schmovie is a game where players come up with the funniest movie titles to present to the Schmovie producer. Hilarious for all ages.

Popcade: Real Arcade Fun

October 14, 2013December 15, 2017Amy Kraft1

A pint-sized arcade cabinet with huge arcade fun. You’re going to want a Popcade to call your own.

Set Sail Again for The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD

October 4, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox

Join Link again for his updated adventures in The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD for the Wii U.

Review: Monster Fluxx–A Spooky New Addition to the Fluxx Family

September 24, 2013December 15, 2017Lisa Tate1

The ever-changing Fluxx game series takes a creepy edge just in time for fall.

Toy Talk: The Winston Show

September 16, 2013November 24, 2017Samantha Cook2

In The Winston Show app, the characters asks questions, the kids answer, and the character bases its response on what the kids say.

Accursed RPG Kickstarter Launches on Friday the 13th, 2013

September 13, 2013December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The Accursed RPG launches on Kickstarter on Friday the 13th with witches and monsters in a world overrun by evil.

Robot Turtles: Programming for Preschoolers

September 13, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox3

Dan Shapiro devised a board game that he and his four-year-old children can play together.

PAX Prime: Hands On With The Elder Scrolls Online

September 7, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox

Hey, you got Skyrim in my MMO! Gamers at PAX Prime got their first look at the upcoming Elder Scrolls Online.

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The Flawed Ethos of In-App Purchases in Mobile Games

August 25, 2013December 15, 2017Ariane Coffin

When money can replace skill as a means of progression in a game, is it even still a game?

Building With Toca Boca

August 23, 2013January 3, 2018Sarah Pinault

Get ready to build with this summer’s release from Toca Boca: Toca Builders.

World War II-Inspired Mario Brothers Posters

August 18, 2013November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Artist Fernando Reza has created set of 17 WW II-inspired posters encouraging us to defeat (not support, defeat) the plumbers in many ways, such as planting Victory Gardens of piranha plants and learning magic.

Destination: Great Family Games for Casual Gamers

August 13, 2013November 24, 2017Sophie Brown

Destination is a British board game which places players in the role of a taxi driver attempting to visit all of his or her destinations and return to the taxi rank first.