Without fail, it tends to be the apps of the day that lull-proof family events. Folks of all ages are often quickly brought together by a group-made Snapchat story or introduction to Face Swap, and it's bound to end in laughter and make some memories. Download a couple of these app and have them at … [Read more...]
This Calgary Teen Gaming Champ Tells Us Why He’s Obsessed With Pokémon Sun And Moon
Last summer’s Pokémon GO craze has ignited even more interest in one the world's most popular video game franchises of all time. Many people discovered (and fell in love with) catching Pokémon. Myself included. How many Drowzee's and Eevee's did I catch? Probably too many. But now that the weather … [Read more...]
Wish List-Worthy Video Games For The Holidays
As we ramp up to the holiday season there are a few video games that are worth considering if they are on your kid's wish list. Here are some of recent releases that we've tested out and why we love them! Yo-kai Watch (Rated E 10+/Nintendo 3DS/1 or 2 players) After selling millions in Japan, … [Read more...]
How You Can Support World AIDS Day Through Apps
Monday, December 1st is World AIDS Day. Organizations like (RED), Apple and numerous app developers have announced a major initiative to support the Global Fund to fight AIDS. From November 24 to December 7, 2014 the App store's Apps for (RED) campaign will feature exclusive, new content in 25 … [Read more...]
The Lego Movie (and Game) Review!
Everything is awesome in the the world of LEGO. This opening weekend sent the film's box office cashing in at a whopping $69 million in ticket sales. The LEGO Movie is the first-ever, full-length adventure film from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures directed by Phil Lord & … [Read more...]
Kid Reviewer: Nintendo Mario Party: Island Tour
Little one (T) loves playing games -- any games...he currently can't get enough of Monopoly (yes, a board game!) but he also enjoys video games on the Wii U, and we even sometimes create a game just to pass the time. But over the holidays as we were travelling he was able to bring along his … [Read more...]
It’s The Little Things That Matter
About a month ago while at the radio station my dear friend and co-worker John Garbutt asked me the following question "How was your weekend"? Not that unusual right? I answer with the classic... "good thanks....blah blah blah, and you"? He then asked me "what was your favourite part"? … [Read more...]
A special sneak peek at Disney Infinity!
Get ready gamers...you're about to discover DISNEY INFINITY. At a recent media preview UrbanMoms was invited to get first-hand look at the most ambitious video game ever from Disney Interactive. As the name says, this game has infinite ways to play. Although I hate to sound cliche, but this game … [Read more...]
Games they play: the holiday hotlist
Recently I had the chance to preview a few games and I'm blown away by what is out in the gaming world today. With two boys in our household we have always had plenty of family fun with games like Ferrari Challenge, good old' Carnival Games, and singing along with American Idol. Did I mention that … [Read more...]
Game Time
Cuyler got a few games for his birthday last week which has been great. We have never been a family who "games" together. We've had board games over the years and have tried to have family game nights but it never really worked out. Cuyler was never interested and Eva was too young for the games … [Read more...]