Marie Flanigan, Director of Marketing and Social Media
MARIE FLANIGAN is the Director of Marketing and Social Media for Game Industry News. That means you will see her online and at events. She also enjoys writing reviews and sitting in on podcasts when she can. Her most loved games are open environment titles with beautiful graphics that she can spend months playing, but she's got a favorite in most categories and is always open to new gaming experiences.
GeoMag toy sets are amazingly well constructed, and they’re great at teaching critical STEM and science-related topics. The new Mechanics Challenge Goal set tasks young builders with constructing a magnetic machine that can launch a small metal ball into a goal.
Like all of the STEM-friendly GEOMAG toys that we have reviewed in the past, this one is made of sturdy Swiss parts that fit together perfectly. But this is the first time that players can build something that looks even cooler when the lights go out.
It seems like a hidden power of gaming consoles these days is their ability to help grow crops. Not literally of course, but we are seeing quite a few farming-based games crop up on consoles. This week we till the soil with Farm Manager 2022.
With so many new and remade titles supporting positional and 3D audio, gamers need the right gear to get the most from their games. The SteelSeries Gaming Headset is one of the easiest ways to up their game and get surrounded by sound.
Corks is an incredibly simple game to learn that is suitable for almost any age group. Gameplay is quick and exciting, and can accommodate up to 14 players, making it a perfect staple for holiday fun and larger gatherings.
You probably would not think of a farm simulation as being among the most successful video game titles of all time, but the Farming Simulator series is beloved by millions. Farming Simulator 22 kicks everything into high gear with upgraded graphics, seasonal crops, more machines and a streamlined interface.
Instead of trying to do a full movie tie-in, developer Eidos Montreal instead made the Guardians of the Galaxy title its own game, with an original story, tight gameplay and a linear design that puts the focus squarely on dialog and action.
Game Review- GEOMAG Mechanics Loops and Turns Play Set
GEOMAG Mechanics are wonderful STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) based toys. The Gravity Loops & Turns set brings GEOMAG Mechanics to a new level both literally and figuratively.
The Roto Brain toy is unique in that once players have tackled the initial puzzle, they can manually recode the device to create their own. Parents with inquisitive kids or anyone looking for a unique puzzle toy should accept the Roto Brain’s challenge.
As gamers, we love what we do, but providing that same level of excitement we get when playing RPGs, video games or even chess to our kids can be a challenge. This new Baby Gamer Board Books series can help get them started right on their first quests.
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