Fergasun Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 My kids (7 and 10) most likely getting Xb1 for Christmas. Are there any fun under the radar type of games we can get them? FIFA/Madden/Forza are obvious choices, but what other genres are good for kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'd say Tony Hawks Pro Skater 5 but it is getting HAMMERED by critics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebreaker Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Are you trying to avoid games with guns for your kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Pretty much... all I see is games with guns in this discussion. Personally I was a gamer, 13/14 around time of Doom and 15/16 with Quake. By 17/18 I was heavy into online shooting games. At the same time, many sports games also filled my plate, Madden, NBA Live, Hardball 3 (pc). I am trying to hold my son off FPS until at least 15... 10/11 I played lots of Sierra (King's, Police, Space Quest)... Pete Rose Baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebreaker Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Definitely give Minecraft a try, all the kids in this generation seem to love Minecraft. Marvel LEGO Super Heroes, LEGO Batman 3, are good. I've heard about a PC game called Never Alone which should be coming to the Xbox One soon although I don't know when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Pretty much... all I see is games with guns in this discussion. Personally I was a gamer, 13/14 around time of Doom and 15/16 with Quake. By 17/18 I was heavy into online shooting games. At the same time, many sports games also filled my plate, Madden, NBA Live, Hardball 3 (pc). I am trying to hold my son off FPS until at least 15... 10/11 I played lots of Sierra (King's, Police, Space Quest)... Pete Rose Baseball. Aside from shooting what other level of violence are you comfortable with for them? I'd say Tony Hawks Pro Skater 5 but it is getting HAMMERED by critics. My friends picked it up and said it was awful and one of the most disappointing games they'd ever played Looks like No Man's Sky is just a timed exclusive. So those with only a Xbox One will eventually get it too. But from what I've seen so far, it has to be the most boring, overhyped game I've ever seen, IMO. I agree, I really don't understand the point of this game at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Shows how out of touch I am with kids gaming, beyonds sports at least. In this here world, all I know is fear, pain and death... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Looks like No Man's Sky is just a timed exclusive. So those with only a Xbox One will eventually get it too. But from what I've seen so far, it has to be the most boring, overhyped game I've ever seen, IMO.It's no Star Citizen. Fergasun, what lead you to choose the Xbone for the kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 My kids want the XBox1, I didn't choose, in fact I would prefer they get a PS4 -- not sure how much difference it makes, but I remember my wife also interjecting We already have a plain Wii... I've already put all the LEGO games onto the PC... I guess only the LEGO Movie videogame is not there. My wife thinks Xbox1 controller is easier for our 7-year old girl to use... and PS4 is going to be dominated by my son... not sure what is true. I just want to find some other games for my kids besides the obvious Forza/Madden/FIFA/NBA.... (which I will play the heck out of with my son). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Event_Horizon Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Hey bud! I would really get the PS4. Tons of really fun kids games and with PSN you get new games free every month. Lots of cool fun stuff for kids and the unit is 100% solid. My kiddos are twin 15 year old girls and an 11 year old young man. I have both systems in the home. We use the PS4 everyday. I cannot remember the last time we even fired the Xbone up. Edited to mention the free content is with PS Plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebreaker Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 The Xbox One has been getting free games every month since E3 of last year. About two games every month. I just recently downloaded the first season of The Walking Dead and Tomb Raider a little while ago. The good thing about competition is one competitor comes up with a good idea, and the other will copy it so the consumer always wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Event_Horizon Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Tomb Raider is a great game! A lot of fun! Under-rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTViper Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Halo 5 is pretty damn incredible. The multiplayer is seem less and so well balanced. Finally we have a game with a skill based ranking system, although I still haven't completely figured it out. The range seems a lot bigger than 1-50. I haven't had this much fun in a FPS in a looooong time. The Assault rifle/pistol start is perfect. The AR is actually a decent gun, but the pistol can be incredible. I say can, because they've toned down the aim assist on this game big time, making everything much more difficult, but so much more rewarding. A PERFECT KILL award is so satisfying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Event_Horizon Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 So is Destiny -- The Taken King. After playing HALO ad nauseum since the start, I seriously like Destiny a lot better. Check it out on PS4. Edit: I rate fun in blisters. Im sporting band-aids today. Mostly left hand thumb and forefinger. Then you know you have a kick ass game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I own both systems Ferg, get an Xbox one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Event_Horizon Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Care to give a reason Taylor? I would seriously disagree owning both as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Edit: I rate fun in blisters. Im sporting band-aids today. Mostly left hand thumb and forefinger. Then you know you have a kick ass game! In that case, the original Mario Party is the greatest game of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 First actual in-game footage of Fallout 4. About 7 minutes of gameplay.....Happy Chew? lol https://vid.me/Vw0n Here ya go Fallout Freaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebreaker Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Which system is better is all due to someone's personal preference in gaming. Nothing more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 https://vid.me/Vw0n Here ya go Fallout Freaks. you're my man, so i won't suplex you. that thang needs spoiler tags lol. However, the two seconds or so I saw of the video gave me goosies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Care to give a reason Taylor? I would seriously disagree owning both as well. To me, the Xbox is much more user friendly. Better interface and much more interactive which would appeal more to younger gamers. And to be honest, my PS4 has collected dust for months. It just seems like a massive waste of money at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Event_Horizon Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Hrmmm... Complete opposite for our family. Gamebreaker nailed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Hrmmm... Complete opposite for our family. Gamebreaker nailed it. Yep, very true. To each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I am trying to hold my son off FPS until at least 15... 10/11 I played lots of Sierra (King's, Police, Space Quest)... Pete Rose Baseball.Good luck keeping them away from him that long. My mother couldn't keep Doom away from us in the days before the internet made things so accessible. As for your history of point-and-clicks, have you ever gotten back into them? They've been experiencing a renaissance lately (and apparently never went away in Germany). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I know I haven't posted in here in a while, but I figured I'll share this... Somebody said replace the XB1 with the Wii U and it'll be accurate. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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