Using Video Games to Instill Life Skills
Continue ReadingA lot of parents struggle with how to help their kids balance productive and “just for fun” hobbies. After all, the modern world is full of distractions that have the potential to adversely affect a child’s or teen’s development, social skills, and mental health. One of those myriad distractions that parents worry about is video […]
Nintendo reveals new partnerships and first indie games coming to Nintendo Switch
Continue ReadingThe Nintendo Switch console launches on 3rd March, and people can expect an exciting line-up of games on Nintendo eShop for day one and beyond. Nintendo has been working closely with independent publishers and developers to deliver a steady flow of unique and original experiences to Nintendo eShop. More than 60 quality indie games are […]
A night of family fun with Animal Crossing Amiibo Festival on the Wii U
Continue ReadingAs a family we like to do things together, I’m trying to make the most of it whilst they are all still young enough to keep them in one place. Just before Christmas, we discovered a new game that we could all play on the Wii U (when I say ‘all’ I mean me and […]
What the Beans are playing on Nintendo #4
Continue ReadingThe Beans always remind me how much they love the fact that I am a blogger when they receive a new download code for one of their Nintendo consoles so I have been a very popular Mummy these last couple of weeks with a number of new releases coming our way. New Style Boutique 2: […]
What we’re playing on Nintendo #3 – The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Continue ReadingThe first time the Beans discovered The Legend of Zelda was at a Nintendo Bloggers event we attended last year. I thought Beanie Boy would play for 5 minutes and then stop but a good 40 minutes or so later, he was still playing and I had to entice him away so that others could […]
What Beanie Boy is playing on LeapTV
Continue ReadingIt can be difficult to know what to allow younger siblings to play with, especially when it comes to gaming. To all intents and purposes they feel like they are the same age as their older brothers and sisters but of course they are not. Beanie Boy is our classic example, he wants so much […]
