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...]
Game Review: Super Smash Bros For Nintendo 3DS
I recently overheard my 10 year old talk to his friend about the new Super Smash Bros. and how he was hoping to get it. WAIT? What? He's not the type of kid that would ask for anything. He'll eyeball and take note for a special occasions but he's been good at not asking for anything. So, when I … [Read more...]
Disney Infinity 2.0 Game Review & A Giveaway!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED How exciting is it for kids (okay, and adults) to be superheroes? Yes, boys AND girls. In the latest game release from Disney Interactive players can immerse themselves into the Marvel universe with familiar characters and exciting adventures. When we had received the new … [Read more...]
“Netflix For Lego” May Be The Solution To Your Cluttered Home
Kids are very passionate about Lego: when they love it, they really, really love it. And while this often means hundreds of tiny, centimetre by centimetre pieces for you to potentially step on, it also means a lot of creative, education fun for your kids. (But really have you ever stepped on one of … [Read more...]
Review: Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life
Already wildly popular in Japan, Nintendo's Tomodachi Life ready to take on the North American market just in time for summer. The game is set to bring a fun "hanging out with friends" style experience. Players create their own playable Mii characters in the game – my son has created his brother and … [Read more...]
Game Review: Yoshi’s New Island
We saw a trailer for the Yoshi's New Island game at the movie theatre recently and my son put it on his "wishlist" immediately!! Yoshi was introduced by Nintendo the early 1990s as a support character in the Mario series but it was only a matter of time before he had top billing with his own series … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: Mr. Peabody & Sherman
I can't wait to see this movie --just in time for March Break, of course! To coincide with the theatrical release, LUDIA has also launched the latest fun trivia game app of the same name. Inspired by the latest DreamWorks movie you can take the fun-filled adventure to the next level! The game is … [Read more...]
Fun and Games: No Laughing Matter?
When I am too busy and don't play long enough with Toddler, he tugs on my clothes and demands "up, up" and if he cannot get what he needs, he will bury his face in the backs of my legs and whine in his shrillest pitch until I get down on the floor with him and help him find the puzzle piece with the … [Read more...]
5 very cool things about the new Xbox One
The wait is over! There are many happy gamers around the world who stood in lines waiting the other night at the midnight launch of the highly anticipated and much sought after Xbox One console. I love and enjoy experiencing fandemonium no matter what it's for! So I checked out the street party as … [Read more...]
Let’s Go To The Ex!
Oh baby...can you believe it's getting close to that day? I won't even mention it as I can already hear the collective moan from my own peanut gallery at home. Is there anything that signifies the summer coming to an end more than the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)? I can remember the days of … [Read more...]