Family Friendly Gaming #181 by Family Friendly Gaming

The VOICE of the FAMILY in GAMING

Paw Patrol Grand Prix is revving its engines for some family friendly kart racing action!

August 2022

Issue #181

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Section Page(s) Editor’s Desk 4 Female Side 5 Comics 7 Sound Off 8 - 10 Look Back 12 Family Games 13 Devotional 14 In The News 16 - 23 We Would Play That! 24 Reviews 25 - 37 Sports 38 - 41 Developing Games 42 - 67 Now Playing 68 - 85 Last Minute Tidbits 86 - 110

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FEMALE SIDE

Editor’s Desk Humor Different people find different things funny. There are some universal things that everyone finds funny. For years we have been told that were are absolutely hilarious in a variety of things that we do. Thing is we are not trying to be funny. That is until just recently. We are trying our hand at some humorous skits and other things here and there. We have been pretty straight laced, professional, and honorable in a lot of things that we do here at Family Friendly Gaming. Trying to be funny will probably have some hits and misses. The video we did based on the Great Gun Debate 2022 is one of those attempts at humor. I am writing this after all of the recording, splicing, and processing has been completed. We learned so much through that process. We are continuing to learn as we work on different ideas for different videos. Will you find them funny? I certainly hope so. I honestly do not yet know the reactions we will receive. Will the angry psycho haters in the evil cancel culture come after us for doing a comedy skit? I don’t know.

It will get better

keep working on it. For me today is a wonderful day. I learned a ton of things. Peter and I had a blast working on this video. It was something different, and new for us to try. This video could open all kinds of doors for us going forward. My hope and prayers is that there are people who get some enjoyment out of that video just like they get enjoyment out of other videos we have created over the years. We love making videos. We love getting better. We hope that you are sticking with us on this amazing journey through life. We hope you share our content with others that need a pick me up. Making these videos picks us up and we are so thankful for your support. God bless, Paul Bury

The YouTube money has been on the climb. As I write this we have passed the 210K mark in terms of subscribers. We have made a ton of different videos and live streams here at Family Friendly Gaming. We continue to produce content that is making an impact on the lives of so many people. Princess has been a wonderful addition to our family and she loves being in live streams, videos, and shorts. Puppy loves being the center of attention in the shorts. Princess also likes watching sheep videos. I wonder what she thinks when she sees these sheep? If she saw them in real life she would most likely be very scared. We are working on her being more social with other dogs.

What I do know is we had a blast making that video. We had a blast working on the script. We were laughing and deleting clips along the way as we made mistakes. We are so far from perfect. We completely acknowledge that reality. I went through and cut out pieces here and there and was laughing at the content myself. I hope you get as much of a kick out of it as we did making that video. I am also praying that God gives us more ideas for more videos like that. I took a day off from the day job to be able to make that video. So I am also trying to find the time to make more videos like it. I hope ya’ll will be extra supportive of that video. Lots of likes, comments, subscriptions and more. It would be great for lots of people to enjoy that video.

One of the things about hard times/bad times that sticks out for me is learning lessons. How can we do things more efficiently? Will you listen to us now about what makes a good leader and what makes a bad leader? Do not forget Family Friendly Gaming told you a President Biden would be bad for all of us. Will you now vote in a way that does not harm all of us? Will you reject attempts to redefine words, history, institutions and more? Will you stand for traditional morals and ethics? Will you reject the darkness and move toward the light? Are there things you can do to make things better for all of us? God bless, Yolanda Bury

Our Rumble, Bitchute, and Odysee channels continue to grow, improve and develop. We have met so many wonderful people on those sites. The same can be said of GETTR, GAB, and Parler. There are so many great people that are so supportive on those sites. We get emails from people all the time that appreciate the free service we are bringing to them, and their families. It is always nice to know that day by day we are making the world a better place. We have been working with a plethora of Christian game developers to bring attention to their products.

This is another area where we are constantly growing, developing and maturing. I write about this topic from time to time. We keep on trying new things. We keep seeing where else we can expand. We do not want to just sit here and do the same thing over and over again. We love expressing our creativity. We love showing different facets of our lives and personalities. Many react positively to what we share. There are those that react in a negative fashion. Different people have different likes, tastes, and things they appreciate. We want all to turn from their evil ways, repent, and have a relationship with Jesus Christ. We know that free will means some will not do that. Some will hate us for our choice to obey God. Some will hate us for the humor we put out there. We are not doing it to offend anyone in particular. We are just trying to have good, clean fun that the whole family can enjoy. If you like it great. If you don’t then we will Family Friendly Gaming

I have faith, hope, and confidence that things will get better. I know we have massive inflation, recovering from a pandemic, gas prices, supply chain issues, mental health, being forced back into offices, and more. I know there are plenty of bad things in the world that we can obsess over. I bet you can find some positive things. I know I can find some positive things to share with you. Our website hits here at Family Friendly Gaming are going to be over one million for two months in a row. I do not know if June will beat out May and give us another brand new record or if June will be the second biggest month in terms of hits we have ever received here at Family Friendly Gaming. Either way it is a major blessing that can bring in more advertisers. The current advertisers are pleased with what they are getting for the price.

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We had the money to purchase a gaming laptop that is being used for the streaming. We needed additional power to make that work properly. We have been slowly replenishing those finances with sponsored live streams, advertisements, and paid news stories. There is always something on the list to replace, upgrade and improve. Paul constantly has great ideas for making things better. He also seeks my counsel to see what ideas I happen to have. We work together on ideas like Page 4

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Mission Statement

SOCIAL MEDIA TIDBITS

Family Friendly Gaming (FFG) was created in March of the year of our Lord 2005 as the first ever Christian video game magazine. The goal of Family Friendly Gaming is to report on video games from the family view point. Family Friendly Gaming takes a fair and balanced approach to all news, previews, reviews, interviews, features, and other articles found within. The secular video game media reports mainly on the most morally bankrupt games and call those games good. The major secular media reports on the bad side of video games mainly. Most other Christian media outlets claim video games turn the player into a zombie, or they completely worship video games. Family Friendly Gaming reports the good, and bad side effects to video games. It is the belief of the owners that readers are smart enough to come to their conclusions without those in the media handing opinions to them. Those of us at Family Friendly Gaming believe by giving you the facts, you can decide for yourself. There are plenty of really good video games on the market that teach wonderful lessons. Both inside the Christian video game market, and from non-Christian video game developers. Family Friendly Gaming seeks out these video games to bring them to your attention. Since it is unknown before playing a game how family friendly it is; it is possible that this magazine will preview a game, and then the review will expose problems previously unknown. Family Friendly Gaming promises to always ask the question: “how God feels about certain video games.” God’s opinion on the matter is more important than any mere mortal. Which is why the rest of the industry does not influence FFG.

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SOUND OFF The Sound Off section is where you the reader/ emailer is heard. What you have to say is put in this section for all the readers to see. Of course certain content is edited for appropriateness issues. This is a family friendly magazine, and certain content is just not proper. We hope you enjoy this section as much as we do. Keep an eye out for your comments appearing in these very pages. You have our attention, so SOUND OFF!

Comics Thank you for starting for review comic books. Out of all of the review websites out there Family Friendly Gaming is my favorite. It is so neat to see you guys reviewing comic books finally. I have such a hard time getting good reviews of comic books from anyone out there. There are so few Christian voices. My church is like they are evil. They say the same thing about video games. I have used the tools and resources that Family Friendly Gaming provides to show that there are some good video games out there. I needed the same thing for comic books. It can be hard being a parent and trying to find safe, moral, and ethical content for our chil-

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dren. So many places rejoice in the evil. It is so wonderful that Family Friendly Gaming finds so much good out there, and stands up to the evil.

better selection than the first. We also found a kids section there. We are going to that store once a month to pick up some comic books for reviews.

Have you considered looking into Christian comic books? Is that something that Family Friendly Gaming may do in the future?

That is an excellent question. I would love to review some Christian comic books. I will need to do some research to find ones that are available for purchase. That is certain a great direction for going forward. It would be wonderful to shine the light on some good, moral, and ethical comic books that build up the spirit versus tearing it down. Thank you so much for that suggestion. Looking for Christian comic books has been added to my list

- Barb {Paul}: Barb, Thank you so much for your amazing words of encouragement. We appreciate them greatly. So glad you are enjoying our expansion into comic books. We are working our way into this slowly as we get the time and financial resources. We found a second comic book store in our area that has a

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of things to do.

World of Tanks is T.

Suggestions

I know Dragon Quest Builders 2 is online (don’t recall if the first one has online in it). That one has violence, and magic. It is E10+. That game is a mixture of Dragon Quest role playing and Minecraft. Minecraft is one that is online but does not really have the role playing elements in it. Trove is another Minecraft like game.

Hi, We, as a family, have never owned a video game console before and our 11 year old wants to play. It was also recently suggested to us that if he were to play an MMORPG it might help him socially because he really struggles to make friends. I am wondering where to start as far as console and games for him to try. We have strong Christian values and want him to play something that will enhance rather than distract from our values. Any suggestions? Thank you for your time. Carrie {Paul}: Carrie, When it comes to consoles it depends on which system(s) you are using. A lot of the MMORPG’s on console are rated thirteen and older only, and they have definite problems with them. DC Universe Online is T and has magic, false gods, and violence. Genshin Impact is T and has magic, violence, and false gods. I have been told No Man’s Sky has gotten better but that is rated T. League of Legends is T, Dota 2 is T. Star Trek Online is T.

Aetherlight can be played on Android and iOS: https://theaetherlight.com/ about-the-game/parents Aetherlight is made by fellow believers. Life Academy is PC and also made by fellow believers: https://www.eternallife.academy/index.php/life-academy-mmorpg There are online games like Fall Guys that are free to play. More action orientated though. Your child could meet people through voice chat in duos and squads. There are other options to meeting people than MMORPGs. There are doing things like live streaming through Twitch or YouTube. Your son could meet people that way. Say he likes Lego

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SOUND OFF Continued

games for example and live streams on Twitch or YT. Others interested in Lego games come by and comment in the chat. Yes you have to watch out for bad people saying horrible things. There are also shorts (60 second or less videos recorded vertically on a phone) that can be posted on places like YT and TikTok (and more like GETTR). Maybe he has a pet he can show off and meet others that way. There is also going to live streams of safe streamers and meeting people that way. I know plenty of people have connected through our live streams and talk about stuff outside of our streams. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a Family Friendly Gaming

thoughtful response. Aetherlight sounds cool. I think we’ll check that one out first. Thank you again! -Carrie {Paul}: Your welcome. :)

Hall of Fame Another great class in the Family Friendly Gaming Hall of Fame for 2022. Love those exercise games, and of course Adam’s Venture. Fantastic job!! Why did it take so long to get it out this year? It is a few months later than normal. - Bart {Paul}: Bart,

the class of 2022 in the FFG HOF. We are running into issues getting the plaques this year. Due to the Biden created supply chain issues we are still waiting on them. We hope that is resolved soon.

Would you like to be heard in Family Friendly Gaming? Want to Sound Off on something in video games, the website, the magazine, etc? Log on to the Internet and go to our Comments page: http://www.familyfriendlygaming.com/comments. html, or send an email to: SoundOff@.familyfriendlygaming.com. Mail us comments at: Family Friendly Gaming 7910 Autumn Creek Drive Cordova, TN 38018

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Look BACK There has been a lot of history made here at Family Friendly Gaming. Let us take a look at some of the historic front covers to a few of the issues in our long and storied history.

Family Games Promise Words God’s promises are so important in the times that we live in, and His word brings hope and power for our lives. But often times we struggle to remember the verses we read in the Bible. It can be difficult to recall those important promises when we need them the most, or when a friend or family member needs a word of encouragement. That’s why games like Promise Words are a vital tool for those who desire to commit God’s word to memory using visual cues and creative fun!

Promise Words is a great way to learn and memorize the promises of God that are found throughout the Bible. Overcome trials, distresses, temptations, and burdens by matching descriptive words on the promise cards to the words on a difficulty card. Each promise card contains a powerful verse from the Bible that can be applied to a difficulty, giving a beautiful perspective of God’s amazing promises. “By which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature...” (2 Peter 1:4 WEB). “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.” (2 Corinthians 1:20 NIV). Family Friendly Gaming

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Humility The world wants to brag and boast, and be proud of a plethora of things. That is what the worldly people do. That is not what God promotes. We are to be humble. We are to think less of ourselves. Proverbs 22:4 Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. When we are humble we are showing that we fear God. We understand our place in the world. There are too many braggarts out there acting like they know better than God. I have a spoiler alert for you - they are wrong and will pay the price for that arrogant choice. When you boast, brag, and are prideful you are showing how selfish you actually are. When you are humble then you show that you love and value others before yourself. Philippians 2:1-4 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do noth-

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ing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Being selfless and being humble are very closely related. When you are humble you actually care more about others than yourself. That is not happening with pride. Jesus even taught a lesson about showing humility in public. Luke 14:7-11 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. 9 If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. 10 But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests. 11 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” I choose to listen and obey

Jesus. Do you? Doesn’t it feel good when others realize you are not being treated properly and fairly? Isn’t it great when they decide to correct the situation. On the flip side isn’t it funny to see someone think they are bigger than they actually are? Isn’t it funny to see someone full of themselves get all the air let out of their balloon? Jesus knew what he was talking about. Jesus pointed out the pecking order and how it can impact all of us in terms of where we belong. Being humble is always better. God Bless, Paul Bury

PRAYER Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. Nothing I can do of my own power will give me true joy. I believe that You died for my sins. I want to turn from my enslavement to sins, and repent of them. I now invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my personal Lord and Savior. I welcome the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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provements and 50 hours of exploration alongside a cast of fully customizable companions to do your bidding. Use a variety of pacts and puppet soldiers to customize a team of up to 40 fighters to dive into the darkness and discover the secrets with the Labyrinth of Galleria…if you dare! Learn more by clicking on one of their paid advertisements. Key Details: ● Labyrinth Revived: As the spiritual successor to Labyrinth of Refrain, Labyrinth of Galleria presents a dun-

Story Page(s) Labyrinth of Galleria The Moon Society Announced

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Final Fantasy XI Online Reaches Twenty 18 New Crusader Kings Flavor Pack 19 New Expansion for Hearts of Iron IV 20 NEW “NEPHTHYS” Gate added to Solo Mode and Selection Pack on MASTER DUEL 21 POWERWASH SIMULATOR Releases 22 - 23 F1 22 Goes into VR on the PC 22 - 23

Labyrinth of Galleria The Moon Society Announced

geon exploration adventure with new improvements focused on enhancing the gameplay experience!

NIS America is excited to announce that Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society is coming to Nintendo SwitchTM, PS4TM, PS5TM, and PC in early 2023! From the creators of Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk comes a new chapter in the dungeon-exploring adventure filled with charm and mystery! Summoned by the magnificent Madame Marta, you are but a wandering spirit awaiting your next command. With the help of Eureka, Madame Marta’s assistant, and an army of soul-infused puppets, you are tasked with delving into the depths of a mysterious underground labyrinth teeming with enchanted monsters to unearth the Curios d’art that lie within! Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society offers dungeon-crawling adventures with new quality of life imFamily Friendly Gaming

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● Endless Exploration: Dive deep into the depths of the labyrinth to unearth its secrets with over 50 hours of exploration adventure! ● Customize Your Companions: Build your witch brigade into a tailor-made team using a variety of pacts and puppet soldiers which can be further customized for maximum battle potential! Nippon Ichi Software is the developer of this Dungeon RPG! The ESRB rating is still pending. There will be a limited edition version of this game available to collectors. Page 17

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In The News Continued

Final Fantasy XI Online Reaches Twenty SQUARE ENIX® celebrates the highly anticipated 20th anniversary milestone of the long-running MMORPG FINAL FANTASY® XI Online (“FFXI”), which originally released in Japan on May 16, 2002. In addition to the recent May version update, SQUARE ENIX launched a special 20th anniversary website, the first part of an interview series with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida, and announced an upcoming Reddit AMA for fans.

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turn of Pteraketos and Mamool Ja. May Login Campaign – From May 10 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to June 9 at 7:00 a.m. (PDT), players can receive various rewards by logging in each day and collecting points to exchange for prizes, with May’s campaign featuring a Noble Chocobo mount. Additionally, a new version of the “Vana’diel March” song has also been composed by FFXI composer Naoshi Mizuta for the 20th anniversary. The title for this new song is “We Are Vana’diel.” In honor of the new track, FFXI producer Akihiko Matsui stated, “It’s an uplifting melody that stirs your sense of adventure! It’ll play when you’re in the start menu, so be sure to give it a listen!”

The May version update was also recently released, featuring the following additional content and updates to players:

Full details for the May version update can be found by clicking on one of their paid advertisements.

The Voracious Resurgence – Chapter 8, Part 1 of the latest story arrives, as the beastmen begin to hear whisperings of despair— and fear for a future of misery. New Foes in Ambuscade – This month’s Ambuscade battle updates include the re-

SQUARE ENIX also opened a new digital art gallery website as part of the 20th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XI Online. The website is a digital tribute to celebrate 20 legendary years of adventure and features curated artworks from the fan community around the world which cover the rich history of the beloved title, from key characters to defining moments. Continuing the celebration of FINAL FANTASY XI Online’s 20th Anniversary, players can enjoy a new behind-the-scenes look into the game via the WE ARE VANA’DIEL® special site, which explores the world of FINAL FANTASY XI Online, its development and history throughout the years. In the latest installment in the ongoing behind-thescenes series, WE ARE VANA’DIEL sits down with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online’s Producer and Director, Naoki Yoshida. In the first release of this four-part interview, Yoshida discusses his involvement with FINAL FANTASY XI, how he came to join SQUARE ENIX and his perspective on FINAL FANTASY XI as the division lead.

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New Crusader Kings Flavor Pack The land is divided by language, religion and culture, but those with the vision to understand it see a land rich in opportunity. What if the energy devoted to squabbling over towns and titles could be focused on unity or coexistence? But vision is not enough. A strong hand, a taste for intrigue and a deft touch with diplomacy are all required. This is a question for generations, a problem to be solved over time. Only the patient and prudent can settle the Fate of Iberia. Fate of Iberia is the latest flavor pack for Crusader Kings III. Available today, this addition to Paradox Interactive’s award winning medieval grand strategy role-playing game gives you a new way to live out the history of Spain and Portugal through the middle ages. A centuries long Struggle will force you to rethink how to achieve your goals, as a variety of interested and competing parties fight to impose their will on the Iberian Peninsula. Features of Crusader Kings III: Fate of Iberia include: Struggle system: Entirely new system for historic conflict, available to modders and other content creators. Page 19

Decide the Fate of Iberia: Choose the path of conciliation or the path of conquest as you unite Spain or, alternately, agree to a peaceful division of spoils. New content: Two new Legacy tracks (Metropolitan and Coterie), new cultural traits emphasizing special historical characteristics of the Iberian peninsula, new friendship interactions and duels over the chessboard. New Events: Dynamic historical events related to the struggle for Iberia. New Art: New character art reflecting Iberian cultures of the medieval era, new unit designs, new 3D models of holdings and artifacts and a host of new art for backgrounds, events and loading. New Music: Additions to the Crusader Kings III soundtrack. Fate of Iberia includes an update free for all Crusader Kings III owners that adds new options and features for all players. This update will add a new faction type to challenge your ruler, Heads of Faith that can be shared by different religions, vassal contracts for clans, and, of course, a new starting bookmark that highlights interesting Iberian characters for the 867 start date. Crusader Kings III: Fate of Iberia can be purchased for a suggested retail price of $6.99/£5.19/€6.99. It is included with the Crusader Kings III expansion pass and Crusader Kings III: Royal Edition. Family Friendly Gaming

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New Expansion for Hearts of Iron IV Hearts of Iron IV is getting another expansion, one that adds new paths and potential for some of the defining conflicts of the wartime era. Explore new alternate histories for Italy and Ethiopia, as well as one of the leading neutral powers, Switzerland, in Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone. This expansion to Paradox Interactive’s grand strategy wargame about the Second World War continues the tradition of offering players a range of new stories and possibilities, allowing new histories of the war to be written in every session. Features of Hearts of Iron IV: By Blood Alone include: New Italian Focus Tree: Follow the historical path of Mussolini’s Italy or rewrite history by restoring power to the monarchy, leading a Communist revolution or promoting democracy. New Ethiopian Focus Tree: Defy the odds to defeat the Italian invader or resist the conqueror from abroad using unique Government in Exile abilities. New Swiss Focus Tree: Surrounded by France, Germany and Italy, the mountain nation of Switzerland finds strength in its neutrality, balancing competing factions and overtures from the great powers. New Peace Conference Options: Demilitarize zones of the map or entire nations, bid on the capital ships of defeated powers, or claim control of enemy resources or factories as reparations. Aircraft Designer: Design and build your own planes, from nimble interceptors that prioritize speed to durable bombers crafted to unload tons of destruction from high above. Unit Medals: A log of each division’s accomplishments lets you track their performance, and even allow you to award medals to those that have performed well. Embargo Interaction: Embargo your enemies with a new diplomatic interaction, preventing them from trading with you if they have generated enough world tension. New Unit Models: More than 20 new pieces of unit art for Italian, Ethiopian and Swiss armies.

New Plane Models: 67 new plane models. 12 New Music Tracks

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NEW “NEPHTHYS” Gate added to Solo Mode and Selection Pack on MAS-

TER DUEL Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KONAMI) has today announced that new content is available now for its hit digital card game Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL. The update includes a Solo Mode Gate based around the Nephthys monsters, and a Selection Pack including Exosister monsters. The new “Worshippers of the Sacred Phoenix” Solo Mode Gate tells the story behind the iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) card Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys. The Gate is available to play now, featuring new missions to complete and special rewards to unlock. Additionally, Exosister monsters make their debut in the new Valiant Wings Selection Pack. Duelists can use them to repel monsters and save their souls with powerful Xyz Summons. The Valiant Wings Selection Pack is available to acquire now. Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL features beautifully rendered Duels in 4K resolution*, more than 10,000 cards to collect**, an extensive single-player Solo Mode, online Duels, events and more. The game has achieved more than 30 million downloads worldwide to date. Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is free-to-play with in-game purchases on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android, and it’s available now. *On supported devices **Some cards may require event participation or in-game purchases. Page 21

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POWERWASH SIMULATOR Releases

FuturLab Founder and Co-CEO James Marsden expressed his excitement for launch and its debut on new platforms: “By far the biggest request we’ve received from players is to see the game come to Xbox, and we’ve been biting our tongue for months waiting for the right time to reveal this news – we can’t wait to see POWERWASH SIMULATOR join the Xbox and Windows 10 platforms.”

Square Enix Collective® and FuturLab announced that POWERWASH SIMULATOR, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10, alongside a full release on Steam.

“We’ve been blown away by the community support for the game, and we can’t wait until release day!” added Phil Elliott, studio head at Square Enix Collective. “We also have a lot of really exciting plans for the weeks and months to come as well, so this is by no means the end of development.”

POWERWASH SIMULATOR lets players wash away their worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Players can build their very own power washing business and blast away every speck of dirt and grime that they can find. With a unique take on the simulation genre, POWERWASH SIMULATOR focuses on player relaxation and escapism.

F1 22 Goes into VR on the PC Codemasters® and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) released the first look at EA SPORTS F1® 22 gameplay captured in VR ahead of this weekend’s FORMULA 1 AWS GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2022. Exclusive to the PC platform, VR is just one of the many innovations that await players when the game releases on July 1. Featuring local hero Lance Stroll in the Aston Martin AMR22, the immersive gameplay demonstrates the claustrophobic feel of sitting in the cockpit. Players will experience the thrill of racing in the pinnacle of motorsport like never before throughout the 4.361km Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal. F1® 22 will also be available for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One. “VR revolutionises F1 22 on PC and takes the race weekend to an entirely new level,” said Lee Mather, F1® Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. “From the claustrophobia of sitting in the cockpit to the intensity of lights out as 20 cars accelerate towards the first corner. This is as close to Formula 1 racing as you can get without being on the actual grid.” Family Friendly Gaming

After a successful year in Early Access on Steam, players on Xbox and Windows 10 can also build their own power washing business as they complete a variety of dirty jobs across the dusty town of ‘Muckingham’. The game promises good, clean fun for all kinds of gamers now on Xbox consoles for the first time. Square Enix Collective and FuturLab are excited to further expand the game with regular updates and much more to come! and PC via Origin, and Steam. Players can pre-order the digital-only F1® 22 Champions Edition for additional content and three days of early access*.

Available for F1®, F2™, and supercars as part of F1® Life, players will finally be able to experience the race weekend from an entirely new perspective. Starting in the garage, watch the team work tirelessly before heading to the grid. Marvel at the intricate detail of the environment and feel the intensity and speed whilst fighting for the racing line in this season’s revolutionary new cars, complete with new physics and handling models.

*CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY.

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We Would Play That! There are all kinds of cool family friendly video game ideas out there. This column features ideas of video games we would play. We hope games like these are created in the near future. Can you make it happen?

game? Some might answer that question with the plethora of Farming Simulator games. Others might think about Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons. After all there is plenty of planting, watering and harvesting in those video games. What about the experience of actually being a plant?

There have been plenty of video games that let us play as a plethora of animals. We can play at lemmings, mice, rats, cats, dogs, gerbils, hedgehogs and more. We can be a dolphin swimming under the sea. Sure many of the video game versions of animals are not exactly realistic. Bandicoots do not look or act that way in the real world. Then the thought came to us - what about plants? Are there any realistic plant based video games?

Initially the idea made us think that is not possible. How can you enjoy a game where you sit there and do nothing. Do plants actually sit there and do nothing though? From a seed blowing on the wind to find some good soil to plants reaching out for the sun. We have seen plenty of weeds among our strawberries, and blueberries. There are plants that are reaching around to get some sunlight. Already we have given two ideas for plants to be made into video game levels. There are also different kinds of plants. So maybe we have plants that have flowers that are trying to entice a bee

Sure we can be a plant Pokemon, Pikmin, Plants vs Zombies and more. What about a realistic plant video

to come and pollinate them. A little dance mini games to get in sync with the bee. Other plants grow thorns to keep birds and animals from messing with them. Maybe a bee is pollinating and a bird comes to eat the bee. The plant game could warn the bee at the right time for the bee to get out of there and stay alive. Ants could walk nearby and not mess with the plant. Maybe a spider would use the plant to catch some nasty bugs like mosquitoes. Could you imagine the different kinds of levels that could be made from a video game based off of plants in a realistic fashion? This kind of a video game would definitely be very family friendly. If a bird was to eat a bee then the screen could fade to black with a message about needing to keep the bee alive. Let the bird go eat a wasp instead. That should be more nourishment than a bee would be.

CONTENTS DVD Score Page Cobra Kai Season 3 68 35 Supergirl Season Six 37 34

PS5 Score Page Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales 58 29 My Singing Monsters Playground 78 26

Evercade Score Page Technos Arcade 1 65 36

Stadia Score Page Ryan’s Rescue Squad 78 27

Gameboy Color Score Page Knockout Kings 77 37

Xbox One Score My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure 73 My Singing Monsters Playground 78 Ryan’s Rescue Squad 78

Manga Score Page Edens Zero 1 62 33

Jeremiah 1:5-8 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 6 “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” 7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. Family Friendly Gaming

Welcome to our reviews section. We have a couple of rules when it comes to our reviews. The reviewer must give an honest accounting as to why he/she liked or disliked something. No fanboy reviews allowed here, or at the very least they are discouraged (after all everyone has their own personal biases, likes, and dislikes). Everyone also has different tolerances, and weaknesses - we strive to keep that in mind in our reviews. We have been burned ourselves by reviews saying a certain game is great, only to be greatly offended by that game. Reviewers must be kind in their reviews. A game may be horrible, but there is no need to degrade the developer, publisher, artists, etc. There is also no need for name calling. We review video games on five separate criteria: graphics, sound, replay/extras, gameplay, and family friendly factor. Review scale can be found here. The editor in chief coordinates reviews to have as much cohesion as possible. We are very open about the way we review video games. Each section starts with a 75 score, and can earn or lose points based on the content of the game, using our grading scale (found on the website). Parents, please do not take any of our reviews as gospel. Different people are offended by different things. We work hard here at Family Friendly Gaming to discern the good from the bad in the teachings of each different video game. What may seem harmless to our reviewer(s), could be a big deal to you. We encourage you to spend time with your children and investigate each video game yourself. Each review is written with you in mind, and we try to mention each problem we find. We are not perfect, and miss things from time to time - just as the ESRB does. The ESRB rating is merely a start, and since they ignore many of the moral and spiritual factors important to parents all across America, we do our small part to fill that huge void. We are a small ministry and your prayers are so very important to us. Questions, suggestions, comments, or got a game you would like for us to review? Then please email us at: Gamereviews@familyfriendlygaming.com.

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Nintendo Switch Score DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power 65 My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure 73 My Singing Monsters Playground 78 Ryan’s Rescue Squad 78

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PC Score My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure 73 My Singing Monsters Playground 78 Ryan’s Rescue Squad 78

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PS4 Score Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales 58 My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure 73 My Singing Monsters Playground 78 Ryan’s Rescue Squad 78

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I am so thankful I had the money to purchase My Singing Monsters Playground on the Nintendo Switch. Families can also find this party game on the PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox One. Some of the characters from My Singing Monsters compete in mini game tournaments within My Singing Monsters Playground. There are twenty-five mini games for families to enjoy within My Singing Monsters Playground. They range from a variety of different style and themes. I really had a lot of fun playing My Singing Monsters Playground on the Nintendo Switch. Hopefully you were able to find the live stream I did of My Singing Monsters Playground. If you missed it then check it out in our videos section. We are also uploading our live streams to different video sites that your family may frequent. Want to know more? Then head on over to our Fun page.

System: Nintendo Switch/PC/ PS4/PS5/Xbox One Publisher: Big Blue Bubble Developer: Big Blue Bubble Rating: ‘E’ for Everyone {Mild Cartoon Violence}

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My Singing Monsters Playground

Ryan’s Rescue Squad

SCORE: 78

SCORE: 78 have previously unlocked.

As we compete in tournaments we earn a special coin that will allow us to get some different costumes for the characters in My Singing Monsters Playground. Every time I played My Singing Monsters Playground I won so I do not know if that is a condition or not. President Trump is completely wrong - I never get tired of winning. Four monsters will compete within My Singing Monsters Playground. We can practice mini games that we

The coolest thing within My Singing Monsters Playground to me is the singing as the trophies are given out. The winner starts, then second place joins in, third place, and finally last place until we have a cool harmony. We can easily swap to different characters within My Singing Monsters Playground. I did not notice any game play differences between them though. That would have been cool if it had been added. My Singing Monsters Playground is a fun little party game that is not quite up to the Mario Party level yet. There are not enough mini games within My Singing Monsters Playground. There are plenty of unlockables if that sort of thing interests you. The good news is My Singing Monsters Playground is currently selling for under thirty dollars. So you will not break the bank playing My Singing Monsters Playground. I hope to see more games like My Singing Monsters Playground in the future. - Paul

Graphics: 75% Sound: 89% Replay/Extras: 90% Gameplay: 65% Family Friendly Factor: 70%

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I hope you were able to enjoy the live streams I performed of Ryan’s Rescue Squad. I played Ryan’s Rescue Squad on the Xbox Series X. Ryan’s Rescue Squad can also be found on the Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One. This is Ryan’s second video game, Race with Ryan was the first. I have heard of this young man who is a YouTuber that has made all kinds of marketing deals. Some of our viewers and readers have even asked if any of my game ideas will be made by any of these companies. I am certainly willing to have a conversation with them on that topic. Ryan’s Rescue Squad is a 2D side scrolling platformer that is generally designed for kids. I was able to beat Ryan’s Rescue Squad in around three hours. I did miss a few hidden items here and there. Generally I collected all of the eggs and R coins that were in the levels. I

also unlocked most of the little mini games in Ryan’s Rescue Squad. Those mini games are on the simple side but something for kids to replay if they are into them. We have a little cartoon violence here and there in Ryan’s Rescue Squad. We can throw green or purple orbs at enemies. We can also jump on their heads to make them go away. The collision detection in Ryan’s Rescue Squad is a bit on the sus side if you know what I mean. At times I would jump on an enemy, take damage and the enemy would go away. Other times I would jump on them and take no damage before they left the screen. I never figured out the pattern there. Ryan’s Rescue Squad has some levels where we go on movable platforms like a boat for example. You must time this right or you will die.

System: Nintendo Switch/PC/PS4/ Stadia/Xbox One/Xbox Series X Publisher: Outright Games Developer: Stage Clear Studios Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY {Mild Cartoon Violence}

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I found if you take too long getting back to the boat then there is no way to get to it. The boats do not come back for the player. I could see this frustrating some kids. I was a bit annoyed with it since other games have the boat go back and then come back to the player. Felt like a design flaw to me. Ryan’s Rescue Squad looks decent and has some nice colors. The story is told through pictures and voice acting. I was laughing at some of the dialogue in Ryan’s Rescue Squad. This is a kids game so I understand that I am not the target audience. I do feel that Ryan’s Rescue Squad reaches the target audience quite well. Outright Games continues to improve their products. Ryan’s Rescue Squad did not crash on me once. Ryan’s Rescue Squad is a bit too short for the current prices. I value Ryan’s Rescue Squad at ten to twenty dollars brand new. - Paul

Graphics: 80% Sound: 85% Replay/Extras: 60% Gameplay: 75% Family Friendly Factor: 90%

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SCORE: 58 I just finished the last live stream of Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales where I beat the game. If you missed any of those live streams you can catch them in the video section of our website. There are some cool things in Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales and some really lame ones. The issues with the first Spider-Man game on the PS4 persist in Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales. More on that later in this review. The issues families will have with Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales are violence, blood, drugs, sexual deviancy, racism, bad language, lack of attire, enticement to lust, and more. So much of the bad content was not really needed in Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales. The story is meh at best with too many cringe moments. Why is Sony encouraging rebellion against God? What is that all about?

System: PS4/PS5 Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment Developer: Insomniac Games Rating: ‘T’ – THIRTEEN and OLDER ONLY {Blood, Drug Reference, Language, Violence}

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The fights in Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales can be extremely frustrating. It is very easy to die in Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales. Players must do certain things to survive. I learned to go invisible and quietly take out enemies as much as possible. I hated trying to find some clue right near the police. Too many of the missions in Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales are completely aggravating. I had little fun playing Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales. The complex controls in Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales are annoying. The cool part in Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales is swinging around the city, coming down to the ground and having people on the street talk to you. In this way Marvel’s

Spider-Man Miles Morales feels like Spider-Man. Those moments are too little unless you make them happen. The cut scenes look pretty good in Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales. The storyline may interest some gamers. All in all I did not like Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales very much. I am very thankful that my dad had the money to purchase Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales. He actually got it as part of a package deal to purchase the Playstation 5. None of us were very interested in playing Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales until we had played through games that had a higher priority. I wonder if a Spider-Gwen game is coming from Sony next? They really are submerged into the radical far left ideology in their preaching in their games. Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales is the perfect example. - Teen Gamer

Graphics: 60% Sounds: 60% Replay/Extras: 70% Gameplay: 50% Family Friendly Factor: 50%

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DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power

SCORE: 65 I am very thankful I had the money to purchase a copy of DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power on the Nintendo Switch. DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power sat in my pile for a few months before I was able to play it. We had plenty of positive comments on the live streams I did of DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power. If you missed those then you can catch them on our website in the video section. We will also be releasing the videos on our different video sites as finances allow. DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power is all about six teenage girl heroes and villains. We do have Lex Luthor in DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power but he is not playable. The same goes for Toyman. The issues families will have with DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power are violence, lack of attire, enticement to lust, discussion of false gods and more. There are some horrible attitudes and temper tantrums in DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power. There is even a disgusting reference to never forgiving someone. The characters

System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Toybox Rating: ‘E10+’ - TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence}

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longer want to work with the heroes. This was actually predictable as well.

have very different personalities. There is some voice acting from the heroes and villains in DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power. The best thing in DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power for me is when the heroes and the villains work together to rebuild this town and stop the toy robots. SPOILER ALERT! I did successfully guess that Lena Luthor was the mastermind in DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power. At the end of DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power the villains decide they no

As we play DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power we earn coins and stars. The coins can be used to pay for buildings in Hobs Bay as we are restoring the town. The stars are used to upgrade the skills of the different characters. These can be very important in the battles in DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power. Characters will also level up while we are fighting in DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power. We do three things in DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power. Those three things are go on fetch quests, fight, and listen to the talking. I am not really sure who the target audience is for DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power. After all boys are not into playing girl characters. Girls are not into the action games as much as boys. DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power feels like an odd attempt at targeting. The Supersta aspect of DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power was very interesting to me personally. - Paul

Graphics: 60% Sound: 75% Replay/Extras: 60% Gameplay: 65% Family Friendly Factor: 65%

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Did you catch the two live streams I did of My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure on the Xbox Series X? My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure can also be found on the Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One. It took me one hour and a half to beat My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure. I then spent fifteen more minutes completing all aspects of My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure. That is sometimes referred to as one hundred percenting a game. I know kids movies that cost way less than My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure and they have more time in them. There are a couple of mini games your kids may enjoy replaying. We herd bunnies and crabs, do a dance rhythm game, fly, and race with jumping over obstacles. The extremely short storyline in My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure revolves around finding out who the vandal is and restoring the magic. The magic in My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure only fails near the end. We then quickly restore it. There

System: Nintendo Switch/PC/ PS4/Xbox One/Xbox Series X Publisher: Outright Games Developer: Melbot Studios Rating: ‘E’ - Everyone SIX and OLDER ONLY

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Edens Zero 1

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SCORE: 62 then they could easily beat my time.

is a theme of friendship in My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure. We move around Sunny in a 3D environment in My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure. Thankfully I did not run into any bugs or crashes in the one hour and forty-five minutes I played My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure. In order to one hundred percent this game I had to go back and replay some of the mini games to get the highest score. If you child aces those the first time

My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure looks nice and has some nice bright colors. There are stars we collect in My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure. There are also different clothing combinations we can put on our pony. They are a bit on the limited side though. What happened to kids games being longer and containing more content? My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure is a major let down in that department. There are plenty of conversations between ponies, Unicorns and Pegasus in My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure. The ponies are all friends. The Unicorns and Pegasus are looked down upon a little bit in My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure. SPOILER ALERT! It is all resolved in the end. The angry mob was easily turned with a few words in My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure. I value My Little Pony A Maretime Bay Adventure at ten dollars brand new. - Paul

Graphics: 75% Sound: 80% Replay/Extras: 50% Gameplay: 80% Family Friendly Factor: 80%

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I was at a local bookstore recently and was looking for some manga books to purchase and read for review. I came across Edens Zero #1. I have been watching the Fairy Tail anime for some years now. Edens Zero #1 immediately reminded me of Fairy Tail except it is set in a science fiction universe. How cool is that? I noticed more than similarities as I read Edens Zero #1. Much, much more and it bothered me deeply. More on that as this review continues to blossom. Edens Zero #1 has a blonde lady named Rebecca that looks a lot like Lucy from Fairy Tail. She has a talking cat named Happy. Happy says: “Aye” quite often. There are other characters within Edens Zero #1 that look and sound just like the characters from Fairy Tail. I asked Peter about it since he is our resident manga expert. He told me that Hiro Mashima is known for using the same characters, themes, storylines and more in all of the books

System: Manga Publisher: Kodansha Comic Author: Hiro Mashima Rating: ‘T’ for THIRTEEN and OLDER ONLY

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he does. Talk about lazy. I have written some books and always bring in new and different characters. I was shocked that such laziness is going on in the manga industry. The issues families can have with Edens Zero #1 are lack of attire, enticement to lust, sexual content, sexual conversations, false goddess, violence, and more. Rebecca in Edens Zero #1 is a B-cuber. Sort of like a YouTuber in the future. Cubes are used in Edens Zero #1 to record and play videos. Rebecca’s whole goal is to make good videos and become famous. Pretty shallow I know. Also it is not very original. There are plenty of

people in our world doing the same thing. Rebecca meets Shiki who is surrounded by machines at Granbell Kingdom. No humans have been to this theme park in one hundred years. Shiki leaves with Rebecca and begins his journey into the galaxy. Shiki wants to be friends with everyone. Boundaries are not really a concept he comprehends in Edens Zero #1. This can lead to some humorous moments. The first few pages of Edens Zero #1 start in color and then it goes to black and white. Part of me appreciates the familiarity of Fairy Tail since I never read that manga. The other part of me is offended that someone would recycle their previous characters and expect full dollar for the same thing again. I have one more manga book in this series. I will decide if I keep reading and reviewing this franchise after reading that second book. Right now I am leaning toward giving Edens Zero some additional books after the second one to decide. - Paul

Graphics: 60% Writing: 60% Replay/Extras: 70% Story: 60% Family Friendly Factor: 60%

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I am so glad that Supergirl Season Six is the last time I have to ever watch this show. Supergirl has been so bad for so long that I almost stopped reviewing all super hero television shows. Supergirl Season Six is the quintessential example of what is wrong in Holly Weird. The radical far left propaganda preaching is constantly cringey. Supergirl Season Six is far left liberals explaining their extremist beliefs and encouraging everyone to be rebellious against God. The constant attacks on people of faith in this show is why so many moral and ethical families refuse to participate with anything Holly Weird related. I expect fanatical zealots to attack me for making these points because they do not tolerate or celebrate anyone diverse from them. The issues families will have with Supergirl Season Six are violence, blood, bad language, lack of attire, enticement to lust, sexual deviancy, perversion, false gods, gender confusion, lack of science, fake news, sexism, racism, environmental preaching, magic, witches, and more. A homosexual couple shacking up are able to immediately become foster parents in Supergirl Season Six. That is not reality. I know foster parents and it took them months to get ap-

System: DVD Publisher: Warner Bros Developer: DC Comics Rating: ‘NR’ for Not Rated

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Supergirl Season Six

Cobra Kai Season 3

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proved. Supergirl Season Six decides to end on attempts to redefine marriage. It is constant cringe in Supergirl Season Six. Supergirl Season Six even fails the one good character they had - Lex Luthor. Lex falls in love with Nyxly who is a fifth dimensional imp. She is on the prowl to get this all stone to get back at her father. Honestly it is just another excuse for radical far leftist to attack men. This horrible patriarchy makes things bad Supergirl Season Six teaches. That is the system God put in place. So we should rebel against God. It is the same thing from these radical far leftists every single time - rebel against God. They don’t say that though. They attack the systems God put into place and try and smear anyone who wants to be obedient to God. I guess nowadays it is cancel them which is just double speak for ruin, destroy, and harm. Amazing how the radical left is promoting all this demonic hatred and try and act like they are doing good. Lex Luthor does get a wonderful victory in the beginning of Supergirl Season Six. He beats Supergirl and her friends and sends Supergirl to the Phantom Zone. Supergirl meets Nyxly, breaks her word and essentially screws her over. The

heroes in Supergirl Season Six are anything but. The past heroes do show up in the last episode to send this show on its way to the abyss. There are all kinds of episodes reciting radical far left talking points on race, politics, science, gender, environment, and more. Not one right wing talking point is promoted in Supergirl Season Six. In fact business is attacked. Supergirl Season Six teaches you do not need jobs if you have housing. The lack of connection to reality in dealing with real world issues is obnoxious. Brainy must return to the future in Supergirl Season Six. Ultimately he decides to put the future at risk because he loves the gender confused character. There is no way they have kids together since no man that surgically alters his body to look like a woman can actually have a baby. Basic science and biology is ignored in Supergirl Season Six. Supergirl Season Six starts good, and then meanders around, and ends badly. The ending felt rushed to me. They spent way too much time telling everyone to save yourselves and you don’t need heroes. I don’t need this show nor does anyone else I know. - Paul

Graphics: 40% Sound: 40% Replay/Extras: 55% Gameplay: 30% Family Friendly Factor: 20%

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I am very thankful I had the money to purchase Cobra Kai Season 3 on DVD. Please note there will be spoilers throughout this review. Both Johnny and Daniel are tormented over what transpired in the season finale from season two. Karate is blamed by the snowflake school board. The All Valley Tournament is even canceled because the “woke” see it as the problem. Thankfully both of them find their way out of their self loathing. Miguel finally wakes up from his coma and is stuck in a wheelchair. Johnny encourages him to get walking again. The issues families will have with Cobra Kai Season 3 are violence, blood, bad language, sex outside of marriage, sexual content, lack of attire, enticement to lust, attacks on the church, mysticism, and more. We do get to see more characters from past Karate Kid mov-

ies in Cobra Kai Season 3. Some even help in meaningful ways. We learn more about the background of Kreese in Cobra Kai Season 3. We find out what happened to him in Vietnam to make him come up with the no mercy rule. We find out the horrible things he did to survive as well. We will be getting a friend of his to come and help in the future. Daniel learns a limb paralyzing technique that he winds up using in the last episode of Cobra Kai Season 3. It takes 326 minutes to watch the ten episodes of Cobra Kai Season 3. Different kids change sides in Cobra Kai Season 3. Their storylines make perfect sense. I was really happy to see Hawk change sides. He

System: DVD/Netflix Publisher: Netflix Developer: Sony Pictures Television Rating: ‘NR’ - Not Rated

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did get revenge on Demetri and later regrets breaking his arm. Samantha deals with fear in Cobra Kai Season 3. She does get back with Miguel after he is back on his feet. Robby winds up joining Cobra Kai after spending some time in juvenile detention. He winds up hating his dad and Daniel. Daniel and Johnny join dojos to fight off Cobra Kai. There is a ton that happens in the ten episodes of Cobra Kai Season 3. This season feels like a setup season to me. There is a big battle at Christmas time between Cobra Kai and the two other dojos. I am a bit baffled why Cobra Kai keeps attacking over and over again. It makes no sense. Kreese gets beat up by Johnny and Daniel both. I am pleased to see Johnny and Daniel finally working together. I hope that continues for some time. - Paul

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I am very thankful I had enough money to purchase Technos Arcade 1 on the Evercade systems. There are eight arcade quality video games on this cartridge. The eight games on Technos Arcade 1 are Mysterious Stones, Block Out, Combatribes, Double Dragon II The Revenge, Double Dragon 3 The Rosetta Stone, Mania Challenge, Minky Monkey and Battle Lame Vol 5. Technos Arcade 1 includes one puzzle game, four violent games, two action games, and one wrestling video game. Some of the games within Technos Arcade 1 are intuitive. Others will require some practice and research to figure out. The stand out game for me in Technos Arcade 1 is Block Out. We drop down 3D blocks into a pit. We must clear lines. We can rotate the blocks all over the place. It does take a bit of practice to figure out what we are rotating and in which direction. Ultimately Block Out is a ton of fun for one family member at a time.

System: Evercade Publisher: Blaze Entertainment Developer: Technos Rating: ‘NR’ -Not Rated

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Knockout Kings

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The Mania Challenge wrestling video game within Technos Arcade 1 can be interesting for multiple family members. The controls take a lot of practice to figure out. Thankfully Technos Arcade 1 comes with a manual so families can learn the controls. Minky Monkey reminds me of some Donkey

Kong video games. Honestly I found Minky Monkey to be extremely annoying. The issues families will have with Technos Arcade 1are violence, blood, lack of attire, enticement to lust, language, and more. Battle Lane Vol 5 has players riding around on a motorcycle shooting characters on other vehicles. We have two of the Double Dragon video games on the Technos Arcade 1 cartridge. It is strange that the arcade version of the first Double Dragon was not included on the Technos Arcade 1 cartridge. The Technos Collection 1 has the NES version of Double Dragon and Double Dragon 2 on it. One of the coolest things about Technos Arcade 1 is the arcade is emulated perfectly. We press the select button to add a credit. We can keep adding credits so we can keep playing games within Technos Arcade 1. It makes it really easy for those of us that like to retain video game history and play games from the start to the finish. The majority of video games within Technos Arcade 1 are for one or more family members. I love how families can work together in the Double Dragon games. - Paul

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I remember the Knockout Kings franchise from back in the day. When I ran across Knockout Kings on the Gameboy Color I had to make a purchase. How would a boxing game be on the GBC? I honestly did not have many expectations for Knockout Kings on the Gameboy Color. I am pleased to report Knockout Kings is way better than I expected it to be. I am also thankful I had the money to purchase a cartridge of the Knockout Kings. The modes in Knockout Kings are Slugfest, Career, Credits, Password, Options, and VS. There are ten boxers in Knockout Kings. They all have different stats which are shown on

System: Gameboy Color Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Digital Eclipse Rating: ‘E’ -SIX and OLDER ONLY {Animated Violence}

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the tale of the tape. I actually had fun playing Knockout Kings on the GBC. I played on the Gameboy Player on a Gamecube so I got to see Knockout Kings on a bigger screen. Graphically Knockout Kings did not impress me. In fact I baulked at the graphics immediately. Peter was around and reminded me this is a Gameboy Color video game and the technology is not really that good. The boxers look human and their faces are on the large size. The sound effects are fantastic in Knockout Kings. I loved listening to the referee count after I knocked down my op-

ponent. I found Knockout Kings to be really easy. In fact I kept backing away and punching and was taking out the health bar of my opponent. There is no punishment for constantly punching in Knockout Kings. That means spamming the high punch button generally does a lot of damage to your opponent and will rock their head. Knockout Kings does contain boxing violence. I saw no blood or other issues with Knockout Kings on the Gameboy Color. I hope to get the time to do a video recording of Knockout Kings at some point in the future. I think FFG Universe will find this game fascinating. - Paul

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Madden NFL 23

System: PC/PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X Publisher: EA Sports Developer: EA Tiburon Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: August 19, 2022 Family Friendly Gaming

Through new technology and mechanics,FieldSENSE delivers a gameplay flow with realistic outcomes on the field. FieldSENSE leverages animation branching technology to enable Hit Everything, which redefines the physical interactions during the play allowing players to fight for every inch and change the outcome of tackles - whether mid-air or on the ground. Page 38

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Madden NFL 23

System: PC/PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X Publisher: EA Sports Developer: EA Tiburon Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: August 19, 2022 Family Friendly Gaming

It also provides new mechanics such as 360 Cuts, giving players the ability to change direction on a dime while controlling ball-carriers, and Skill Based Passing, a new way to pass that offers players the ultimate control to place the ball exactly where they want, with the power they want. Page 40

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CONTENTS Product Name Page(s) PAW Patrol Grand Prix 43 Dreamworks Dragons Legends of the Nine Realms 50 Star Trek Prodigy Supernova 56 LOL Surprise BBs Born to Travel 62

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PAW Patrol Grand Prix

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System: System:Nintendo NintendoSwitch/PC/ Switch/PC/ PS4/PS5/Stadia/Xbox One/Xbox PS4 Series X Publisher: Square Enix Publisher: Outright Games Developer: Square Enix Developer: 3DClouds Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Rating: ‘E’ - SIX and OLDER Release Date: Summer 2021 ONLY Release Date: September 30, 2022 Family Friendly Gaming

Join Ryder and his furry friends as they race around Adventure Bay, Jake’s Snowboarding Resort and the Jungle to find out who can put their pedal to the metal and be crowned the winner. Watch out for the sneaky Mayor Humdinger, who could be just around the corner to turn your race into a crazy catastrophe! Page 44

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PAW Patrol Grand Prix

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PAW Patrol: Grand Prix allows for up to 4-players at once, and includes an easy control option for little ones with auto-acceleration to guide them around the track - as well as a hard mode for experienced track stars.   So, buckle up for a PAWsome race around 11 tracks with your best pup pals! Page 46

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PAW Patrol Grand Prix

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CUSTOMISE YOUR KARTS – Make your kart more PAWsome with 20 stylish stickers and 20 topper items inspired by the show. The more you race, the more you’ll unlock! MAYOR MADNESS – Avoid the tricks and obstacles Mayor Humdinger may throw on the tracks as you zoom around. Page 48

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Dreamworks Dragons Legends of the Nine Realms

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC/ PS4/PS5/Stadia/Xbox One/ Xbox Series X Publisher: Outright Games Developer: aheartfulofgames Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: Christmas 2022 Family Friendly Gaming

Fans will be able to venture beyond the Hidden World and immerse themselves in a whole new world of dragons, and soar and dive through five unexplored realms as one of a new generation of dragons - Plowhorn, Wu & Wei, Feathers, and Thunder - on an epic quest to save Thunder’s family. Page 50

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Dreamworks Dragons Legends of the Nine Realms

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Players will need to unlock special abilities and use their tails, claws, and breath to defeat fearsome foes. Levelling up the dragons’ speed, strength and intelligence will be necessary to build the ultimate hero dragon and defeat the gigantic bosses that stand in the way of rescuing Thunder’s family. The future of Night Lights and all dragonkind depends on it! Page 52

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Experienced players can also put themselves to the ultimate test in ‘Challenge Mode’ featuring replayable levels that become even more difficult after they’ve first been completed. Adding to the immersion, while players swoop and soar around as Thunder and friends, they will be accompanied by the distinctive music of acclaimed composer Chris Whiter, who has created all the orchestral tracks for the game. Page 54

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Star Trek Prodigy Supernova

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After the U.S.S. Protostar picks up strange readings from a dying star, Dal and Gwyn must race against time to save their friends, their ship, and an entire planetary system before a supernova destroys them all! Using their unique skills to overcome ingenious puzzles, endure hostile environments and battle deadly robot armies, Dal and Gwyn must save their captured crewmates Jankom Pog, Rok-Tahk, Zero and Murf. But they soon encounter a deadly new enemy, one that will stop at nothing to destroy the U.S.S. Protostar and change the very course of history!

System: Nintendo Switch/ PC/PS4/PS5/Stadia/Xbox One/Xbox Series X Publisher: Outright Games Developer: Tessera Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: October 2022 Family Friendly Gaming

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Star Trek Prodigy Supernova

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System: Nintendo Switch/ PC/PS4/PS5/Stadia/Xbox One/Xbox Series X Publisher: Outright Games Developer: Tessera Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: October 2022 Family Friendly Gaming

This new game is based on Star Trek: Prodigy, the hit animated series following a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. The series stars Brett Grey as Dal, Ella Purnell as Gwyn, Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk, Angus Imrie as Zero, Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog and Dee Bradley Baker as Murf. Kate Mulgrew also returns to the franchise as the controversial Captain Kathryn Janeway. Page 58

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System: Nintendo Switch/ PC/PS4/PS5/Stadia/Xbox One/Xbox Series X Publisher: Outright Games Developer: Tessera Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: October 2022 Family Friendly Gaming

Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games, said “We are absolutely thrilled to work again with Paramount Consumer Products and Nickelodeon as the publisher that will bring this game to the Next Generation of Star Trek fans. Having the opportunity to work with an IP as iconic as Star Trek is a massive privilege, especially considering the glowing reception the Star Trek: Prodigy series has received. We’re sure that Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova will give young players a great first taste of the expansive Star Trek universe, and older fans will enjoy exploring this latest interactive installment of the franchise.” Page 60

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LOL Surprise BBs Born to Travel

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System: Nintendo Switch/ PC/PS4/PS5/Stadia/Xbox One/Xbox Series X Publisher: Outright Games Developer: Xaloc Studios Rating: ‘RP’ - Rating Pending Release Date: October 2022 Family Friendly Gaming

Players can get creative in their very own toy store, as they work to deliver amazing new L.O.L Surprise dolls! Use all the glitter, hearts, diamonds at your disposal and complete orders to earn rewards like new dolls or stylish outfits and accessories to build a robust collection. The fun doesn’t stop there, as fans can visit five new cities, including Glitter City, Neon Desert, Queen Island, Watery Ways and New Fab City, collecting new characters and stickers on the way! Page 62

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“L.O.L. Surprise! B.Bs Born To Travel” continues to set trends, as the first ever “L.O.L. Surprise!” game with up to 4 player co-op capabilities! Players can team up with their friends on this world tour and showcase their spectacular doll collections in fabulous fashion shows and music concerts! Page 64

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LOL Surprise BBs Born to Travel

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TAKE ON CHALLENGES – Can you deliver every fan’s dream L.O.L. Surprise! ball in time? TRAVEL THE WORLD – Play 30 stages across five new cities including New Fab City, Queen Island and Neon Desert. PUT ON A SHOW – Show off your collection in fashion shows and music concerts PARTY WITH FRIENDS – Up to 4 players can team up in the L.O.L. Surprise! dolls store!

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NOW CONTENTS Product Name Page(s) Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga 69 - 75 PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ 76 - 81 Equestrian Training 82 - 85

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Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC/PS4/ PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X Publisher: Warner Bros Interactive Developer: Traveler’s Tales Rating: ‘E10+’ - TEN and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief} Release Date: Out Now Family Friendly Gaming

The galaxy is yours with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga! Play through all nine Star Wars saga films in a brand-new LEGO video game unlike any other. Experience fun-filled adventures, whimsical humor, and the freedom to fully immerse yourself in the LEGO Star Wars universe like never before. Page 70

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Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga

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Explore the trilogies in any order Players will relive the epic story of all nine films in the Skywalker Saga, and it all starts with picking the trilogy of their choice to begin the journey. Page 72

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Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga

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Play as iconic heroes and villains There are more than 300 playable characters. Players can choose from heroes like Luke Skywalker, QuiGon Jinn, Chewbacca, Leia Organa, and Poe Dameron or turn to the dark side as Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, Emperor Palpatine, and more. Page 74

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PAC-MAN MUSEUM+

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System: Nintendo Switch/PC/ PS4/Xbox One Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Developer: Now Production Rating: ‘E’ - SIX and OLDER ONLY {Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief} Release Date: Out Now Family Friendly Gaming

PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ includes 14 titles from the legendary PAC-MAN series! Play a variety of classic and nostalgic PAC-MAN games across many genres! Page 76

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PAC-MAN MUSEUM+

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Play all 14 legendary titles like the classic PAC-MAN and PAC-LAND, as well as the newly included PAC-INTIME and PAC-MAN 256. Whether you love the original PAC-MAN’s side-scrolling action or the puzzle genre, this collection has something for everyone! Page 78

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PAC-MAN MUSEUM+

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Includes 5 titles that can be played with friends and family in local multiplayer mode! There are even games for two players to take turns, so everyone gets to enjoy PAC-MAN together! Page 80

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Equestrian Training

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Microids Developer: Smart Tale Games Rating: ‘E’ - SIX and OLDER ONLY Release Date: Out Now Family Friendly Gaming

Have fun while learning everything you need to know about horse-riding – Put your knowledge to the test with 2,500 questions and answers, elaborated by professionals of the equestrian world. A broad lexicon is also included so that you can learn all the technical terms related to horse-riding! Page 82

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Equestrian Training

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System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Microids Developer: Smart Tale Games Rating: ‘E’ - SIX and OLDER ONLY Release Date: Out Now

Fun mini-games to make your learning sessions even more engaging – Put theory into practice by playing 15 mini-games divided in 3 categories: Endurance racing, Show jumping or Horse grooming. You will be able to ride your horse on multiple paths featuring different lengths and types of obstacles, and experience several grooming activities such as cleaning and brushing your horse. Page 84

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CONTENTS Product Name Page(s) CHRONO CROSS THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION 87 Live A Live 94 Voice of the Cards The Forsaken Maiden 100 The Champion Pub 104 -

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CHRONO CROSS THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION

System: Nintendo Switch/PC/ PS4/Xbox One Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Square Enix Rating: ‘T’ for THIRTEEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes, Mild Language} Release Date: Out Now Family Friendly Gaming

CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION brings the time-bending tale of adventure and friendship to a new generation, featuring one of the largest and most diverse casts of playable characters of any RPG with more than 40 unique potential party members. Follow the story of Serge, who stumbles into another world and learns of the connection between his existence and the future of his planet. Page 88

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CHRONO CROSS THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION

The remastered edition includes “RADICAL DREAMERS - Le Trésor Interdit -”, a text-based adventure video game released for Satellaview in 1996 that establishes the foundation of the CHRONO CROSS story. Page 90

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CHRONO CROSS THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION

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LIVE A LIVE

System: Nintendo Switch Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Square Enix Rating: ‘T’ for THIRTEEN and OLDER ONLY {Blood, Suggestive Themes, Language, Fantasy Violence, Crude Humor} Release Date: July 22, 2022 Family Friendly Gaming

This storied RPG by director Takashi Tokita, known for his work on CHRONO TRIGGER and FINAL FANTASY IV, has been revitalized in the stunning HD-2D visual style and is releasing outside of Japan for the first time. Each story is set to a rearranged version of the original soundtrack overseen by KINGDOM HEARTS series and FINAL FANTASY XV composer, Yoko Shimomura. Page 94

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LIVE A LIVE

Begin the tale with seven different stories featuring diverse protagonists, time periods, and gameplay styles. Experience them in any order you choose—the adventure is yours to control. In The Wild West, a wanderer with a bounty on his head fights for his life. In the Twilight of Edo Japan, a shinobi undertakes a secret mission. Unravel a legend that crosses eras and reveal how these unlikely heroes are connected. Page 96

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LIVE A LIVE

Craft weapons and armor for survival, hide from foes using Ninja abilities, and harness supernatural powers to save the day. Each character has a distinct set of abilities and mechanics that change the gameplay as you fight through each era. Strategically employ these character-specific abilities to excel in strategic, RPG combat. Page 98

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Voice of the Cards The Forsaken Maiden

System: Nintendo Switch/PC/ PS4 Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Square Enix Rating: ‘T’ for THIRTEEN and OLDER ONLY {Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes} Release Date: Out Now Family Friendly Gaming

Set on a remote chain of islands that have been protected by the Maidens for generations, the turn-based adventure will have players follow the protagonist to save the people of the island as they face the threat of destruction. In this touching tale set in a world of melancholic beauty, players will set sail for the high seas, together with Laty, a girl who failed to become a maiden. Page 100

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Voice of the Cards The Forsaken Maiden

Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden is a standalone experience that both new players and fans of Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, can enjoy, and is told entirely through the medium of cards. Page 102

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The Champion Pub

System: Apple Arcade Publisher: Zen Studios Developer: Zen Studios Rating: ‘9+’ for NINE and older ONLY {Infrequent/ Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence} Release Date: Out Now Family Friendly Gaming

The Champion Pub is one of the three Williams pinball tables released in the third wave of Zen Studios’ Williams pinball collection, available in Pinball FX 3, the macOS version of Zen Pinball 2 and the Williams Pinball mobile app. Page 104

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The Champion Pub

System: Apple Arcade Publisher: Zen Studios Developer: Zen Studios Rating: ‘9+’ for NINE and older ONLY {Infrequent/ Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence} Release Date: Out Now Family Friendly Gaming

The Champion Pub was one of the final Williams tables released before the company changed priorities to focus on the ill-fated Pinball 2000 project; designer Pete Piotrowski had dreamed of making this table for years and finally got to make it towards the end of Williams’ lifespan. Page 106

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