Mods are files, which when added to Minecraft (with the help of Magic Launcher http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/939149-launcher-magic-launcher-117-mods-options-profiles-news/, and Forge 10.0.818 http://files.minecraftforge.net) allow players to fundamentally change the way the base game is played. We recap how best to install these mods to the game, recapping how Forge and Magic Launcher work for those who missed our first … Continue reading Minecraft for families (2 of 3): Introducing Mods, Installing, Downloading
We look at Minecraft, its history, and give a brief overview of the different systems on which it can be played. Touching on the Xbox, Mobile, and Computer versions of the game, we look at their relative merits and how the experience will differ for children between each. Focusing on why the home computer version … Continue reading Minecraft for families (1 of 3): Introducing Mods, Skins and Xbox/Mobile/PC Versions
We have a flick through the pages of the Minecraft Annual for 2014 to see what it has to offer to families and young gamers. Games, puzzles and information abound. Official Blurb: “The Minecraft Annual 2014 celebrates the limitless possibilities of the exciting world of Minecraft. Packed full of step-by-step instructions for exciting builds and … Continue reading Minecraft Annual 2014 Book Review
We have a flick through the pages of the Minecraft Beginner’s Handbook to see what it has to offer to families and young gamers. Official Blurb: “Introducing The Minecraft Beginner’s Handbook — everything you need to know to make it through your first few days alive … The stylish hardback book will teach you how … Continue reading Minecraft Beginner’s Handbook Guide Book Review
Another updated around the new Minecraft Pocket update 0.7.3. This includes Sun, Moon, Stars, Quartz Slab, Double Chest, Title Screen (Gasp, Welcome to Your Doom) and Realms. We also include a comparison of 0.7.2 and 0.7.3 on two iPads.
We follow up our introduction to Minecraft with this close look at Minecraft Pocket edition’s Realms server.
By way of introduction to the game for families, Jordan Erica Webber takes an in-depth look at the latest Minecraft news and updates. She covers the new Xbox One XBLA version, updated Minecraft Pocket edition with local servers, Horse patch for the PC game along with some footage of The Wall competitive mode played at … Continue reading Minecraft Primer Xbox One, Pocket, Realms, Horse Update, Buckets
There are lots of PlayStation 4 games that offer the opportunity to create as well as consume content.
Here are five that are great ways to get children into making video-games.
Stardew Valley
Portal Knights
Terraria
Minecraft
LittleBigPlanet3
Video supported by PlayStation including access to games and hardware.
We worked with Xbox to test out the best games for family on Xbox One. From Minecraft to Forza Horizon 3 and Skylanders to FIFA we wanted to see how these games educated as well as entertained our family.
Along with the entertaining and engaging nature of each of these games the family were also challenged to pick-up skills like map reading, navigation, planning and strategy. There was also a lot of creativity required in games like Minecraft and Skylanders — where they had to design their own characters from scratch.
We also enjoyed stretching our memory by going back to play the Xbox 360 games supported on the Xbox One with backwards compatibility. Just pop the Xbox 360 disc in and you are ready to go — if you can remember where to go that is.
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Confirmation that Terraria is 1.2 on 3DS with addition of Quick Stack to Chests, Slimes Improvements, FIshing, Minecarts and Minecraft Wii U.
60 FPS on New 3DS
30 FPS on Original 3DS
No support for download play currently.
