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Join Steve, Amanda, Linda, and Jon as they talk about their most anticipated video games and board games of 2025 AND get hype about the official announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2!

What we are playing? Steve: Brotato, NES World Championship Edition Jon: Cozy Grove Linda: Neotopia Jeff: College Football and Dungeons of Hinterberg Amanda FINAL MOMENTS OF BG3!!!The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker CryptmasterFinished MOST of the Final Shape in Destiny 2 Question from the group: My Little Pony RPG Mom’s Playlist: GenCon: some games that released at GenCon that I am hyped about, and why you should be too!

Show Notes! Good News! What We Played Stephen: Mario vs Donkey Kong Linda: Space Escape; Mole Rats in Space Jeffrey - Persona 3 Reload Jon : FF1 Pixel Remaster Amanda: Lil Guardsman Mom's Playlist 6 games for a group (up to 6 or more players) What is a party game: “Party games are games that encourage social interaction. They generally have easy setups and simple rules, and they can accommodate large groups of people and play in a short amount of time.” --BGG Tsuro; tile laying, 2-8 players 7 Wonders, card drafting and set collection, 2-7 players King of Tokyo push your luck, dice, 2-6 players Skyjo card game set collection, 2-8 players Monsdrawcity party game 3-8 players Green Team wins party, 3-12 Topic of the Show Check in on the three big Consoles. Switch 2 not coming until 2025 (reportedly) Xbox is sending 4 games multiplatform and Activision games are going to Game Pass PS5 entering the latter stage of its life cycle, no major existing titles until 2025

🌟🎲 Welcome back to Engaged Family Gaming, your go-to podcast for all things gaming from a family perspective! This week, we've got a special treat as the whole gang is here to discuss their Most Anticipated Video Games and Board Games of 2024! 🎮👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🔊 Join Steve, Linda, Manda, Jeffrey, and Jon as they dive deep into the gaming world, sharing their personal picks and exciting insights on what's coming up in 2024. Whether you're into video games, board games, or both, this episode is packed with information and fun for gamers of all ages! 🕹️ Games We’ve Played: Linda talks about her experience with "Mind Space" by All Play. Steve shares his adventures in "LEGO Fortnite." Manda discusses the charming world of "Flamecraft." Jeffrey revisits a classic with "Super Mario RPG." Jon explores the galaxy in "Star Wars: Jedi Survivor." 👩‍👧‍👦 Mom's Playlist: Dive into "Wyrmspan." Explore the serene "Cascadia: Rolling Hills" (2024). Tackle the wilds in "Command of Nature" (Unstable Games). Adventure with "Dodo: Kosmo." Revisit a classic in "King of Tokyo: Origins" (2024). 🧸 Bonus Game for the Little Kids: "The Dog Ate My Homework" by University Games. 🌟 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2024: Steve is excited for "Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door." Jeff looks forward to "Final Fantasy: Rebirth." Amanda can't wait for "Thaumaturge" and "Lil' Guardsman." Jon is eager for "Turnip Boy Robs a Bank." 🤔 Hot Topic: Could there be a new Switch this year? Join our discussion on the possibilities! 🔗 Useful Links: Links ⁠⁠Amanda’s Books! https://press.etc.cmu.edu/index.php/p.... Our Digital Magazine https://engagedfamilygaming.com/wp-co... Coils of Destiny https://www.Engagedfamilygaming.com/c... 👍 Like and Share: Enjoyed this episode? Hit like, share it with your friends and family, and join us in the excitement for 2024's gaming lineup! 🔔 Subscribe for More: Don’t forget to subscribe and ring that bell for notifications on our latest episodes and content. 💬 We Want to Hear from You: What are your most anticipated games of 2024? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 📧 Contact Us: For any inquiries, suggestions, or just to share your gaming stories, email us at [email address]. Thanks for tuning in to Engaged Family Gaming. Let's gear up for an amazing year of gaming in 2024! #EngagedFamilyGaming #FamilyGaming #GamingPodcast #VideoGames2024 #BoardGames #GamingCommunity #GameReviews #FamilyFun #GamingNews #PodcastEpisode

This week Stephen and Amanda are here to talk about Pokemon Legends Arceus and Safer Internet Day! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Android Sock Hop" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Stephen and Linda have a LOT of board games to talk about. Give them a listen! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Android Sock Hop" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The hiatus is over! The Engaged Family Gaming podcast is BACK! Thank you for your patience while we figured some things out. But we are back and ready to be better than ever! This week we're talking board games! We have a special discussion with the team behind the upcoming Kickstarter Blokk! Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Blokkgames Find them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/blokk_games Make sure to keep your eyes on Engaged Family Gaming for all of the latest news and reviews you need to Get Your Family Game On! The EFG Essentials Video Games for kids on Xbox One Video Games for kids on PS4 Video Games for kids on Nintendo Switch Board Games for kids Follow us on Facebook! Like us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Subscribe to our Podcast!