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It’s easy to think you need to buy different gaming hardware for different members of the family. But, although the PlayStation 4 excels at high-octane gaming it’s also got a lot of games for all ages in 2017. I've had a look through both the new releases and the upcoming games on the PlayStation 4 to see which are best suited to families. So if you're unsure of what to look out for in the months ahead, read on to find out which games are our top family picks for 2017. Lego Worlds (PEGI: 7+) This is an open world version of the classic Lego video-games. Rather than follow a movie plot, here you explore different worlds to collect, build, create and share Lego inventions. Players of all ages make their own fun while following the loose storyline. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now On PlayStation 4 you have the added benefit of split screen play so that mums, dads and children can explore the … [Read more...] about Top new PlayStation 4 family games coming in 2017

The end of the year has arrived, and to put it diplomatically, it's been... interesting. In the lovely escapist world of video games, at least, it's actually been a stellar year for video game releases. With such a wide selection, and so little time to experience them, listing the very best that the year has to offer comes with some difficulty. Be ready to angrily disagree with our subjective opinions as we award Mirror Online's Games of the Year! Be sure to check out both Ryan and JC's picks (it was easier than having to agree!) Ryan's picks This year has been an incredibly packed year for video game releases - too many to play if you work full-time, in fact, even for someone who writes about video games. Many of the games I have managed to play will sit among my all-time favourite games, and I implore you to check them out. So, without further ado, here's my top 5 games of the year (in order). Feel free to berate me in the comments. 5. Pokémon GO Pokémon GO is a game that … [Read more...] about Games of the Year 2016: The best video games this year, from Pokémon GO to DOOM

Video games have really kicked it up a notch for the month of March, after what was perhaps a comparatively quiet start to the year for releases. When we say kicked up a notch, we mean it - even if you were rich, there's simply too many promising games releasing this month for you to have the time to play. That's not even accounting for the release of an entirely new console in the form of the Nintendo Switch , of course. As such, our writers JC Suttun and Ryan Brown have picked out the titles they think deserve your time and money. No thanks necessary. JC's picks Mass Effect: Andromeda: 23 March - XB1 / PS4 / PC Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now Bioware’s blockbuster RPG franchise is back, and makes a clean break from the original trilogy with this new adventure set six centuries later. You’re tasked with exploring the far-flung Andromeda galaxy to find new planets to settle, which means … [Read more...] about Video games to look out for in March 2017 – including Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Horizon Zero Dawn and Mass Effect: Andromeda

Spend even a few minutes in stores or browsing lists of games on your console and you’ll find a bewildering array of gaming choices. While children will inevitably be drawn to the big budget games with large advertising budgets, there are many lesser-known gems that are great for families to play together or as an alternative to Fortnite. As I discuss in my upcoming Taming Gaming book, an important way for parents to keep gaming healthy is to find games they can play with their children. Finding alternatives to the same old favourites can also help develop a varied diet of play. Here are some recent games that I’ve enjoyed in my family, that are worth checking out if you need something new to play with your kids. Yoshi’s Crafted World PEGI 3+ Switch After the Wii U classic platform conversions, this is a brand new Yoshi game. Along with the usual exploration and jumping, this time you can explore each stage backwards on the reverse side of the level. There’s … [Read more...] about Best video games for FAMILIES – including Yoshi’s Crafted World and Fe

There so many racing spin-offs to popular franchises that it can be hard to keep up. The most famous of which, Mario Kart, remains a top seller for the Nintendo Switch. But back in the 90’s there was one racer that stood out as (arguably) one of the greatest kart racers of all time.  So it makes sense that Activision would want to cash in on it. Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled is a fun racing game that makes the best use of modern tech without losing any of the qualities that made the original so great. This remaster isn’t without issue though, as there can be exceedingly long wait times.  The story mode is a faithful (almost) shot-for-shot recreation of the original 1999 game. An alien called Nitrous Oxide challenges the Earth’s racers to a tournament that will determine the fate of the planet. This can either be played in classic mode where players stick to one character only or the Nitro Fueled mode which allows players to customize their characters. … [Read more...] about Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Review: stunning remake of a modern classic