Family Gamer Updates

Skylanders Giants Hands-on Video Article || Family Gamer TV column on Family Gamer

Family Gamer — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:10:00 +0000

Skylanders Giants announced, and we are in New York to get a first hand look at the game and Skylanders Giant figures.

Family Gamer TV 1.24 Article || Family Gamer TV column on Family Gamer

Family Gamer — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:10:00 +0000

This week we have our first look at the PS Vita and in particular at Uncharted: Golden Abyss and Wipeout 2048. We also meet a new family with teen gamers, the Hilsons, who we will be quizzing about their gaming habits over the coming weeks.

Family Gamer TV 1.23 Article || Family Gamer TV column on Family Gamer

Family Gamer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:10:00 +0000

This week we see how the kids get on with AppMATes Cars 2 the toy car controlled iPad game. Like Skylanders, it uses a toy to select a character in the game, but here it also functions as the controller.

Family Gamer TV 1.22 Article || Family Gamer TV column on Family Gamer

Family Gamer — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:10:00 +0000

As a thank you to our loyal viewers for FGTV Season 1, here is our out take reel to prove that things don't always go to plan. FGTV will be back with Season 2 in February 2012. Have a very happy festive holiday.

Family Gamer TV 1.21 Article || Family Gamer TV column on Family Gamer

Family Gamer — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:10:00 +0000

This week we look at Skylanders Universe, their new WebWorld. But before getting into that we spent some time with another family new to gaming to see how they got on playing Skylanders for the first time.

Family Gamer TV 1.20 Article || Family Gamer TV column on Family Gamer

Family Gamer — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:10:00 +0000

We talk to Tobi about Kinectimals, their families alternative to a real pet. We also look at the new Kinectimals Bears, the Windows Phone 7 version and the physical cuddly Kinectimals cats.

Family Gamer TV 1.19 Article || Family Gamer TV column on Family Gamer

Family Gamer — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:10:00 +0000

We talk to Mary (Tobi's wife) and discover why gaming isn't working for her yet. Along the way we talk about Skylanders, Kinect Sports Season 2 and ask whether Mary's sewing hobby would mean that Kirby's Epic Yarn is the perfect game for her.

Family Gamer TV 1.18 Article || Family Gamer TV column on Family Gamer

Family Gamer — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:10:00 +0000

This episode of Family Gamer TV dedicates itself to explaining the different between (and history of) the Gameboy and DS handheld consoles.

Family Gamer TV 1.17 Article || Family Gamer TV column on Family Gamer

Family Gamer — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:10:00 +0000

This week Tobi introduces a 3DS to his family so they can play Super Mario 3D Land. Andy gets stuck into Mario Kart 7 and discovers its new first person perspective and tilt controls.

Family Gamer TV 1.16 Article || Family Gamer TV column on Family Gamer

Family Gamer — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:10:00 +0000

This week Tobi tries iPad gaming and we introduce him to the new Bang card game on iPhone/iPad/PC. Along the way we get talking about Fruit Ninja, Plants vs Zombies and Mario Kart.

Family Gamer TV 1.15 Article || Family Gamer TV column on Family Gamer

Family Gamer — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:10:00 +0000

This week Tobit and family put Forza 4 through its paces and discover hands free driving is the way forward. Andy tries to temp them with some Mario Kart 7 on 3DS, but has more success with Kinect Sports 2.

Family Gamer TV 1.14 Article || Family Gamer TV column on Family Gamer

Family Gamer — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +0000

This week Family Gamer TV Vanessa looks at Disneyland Adventures, Kinectimals and Dance Central 2 before Andy offers some tips on joining Xbox Live.