Family Friendly Gaming Hall of Fame
Since 1998 those of involved
with Family Friendly Gaming have been promoting good
games for families. We have been involved in the
industry for decades. We are constantly honoring
good games for families. The Holy Bible has been the
set in stone standards we have applied to the
definitions we use. Covering these games in a wide
variety of forms has been the order of the day for
these games. We wanted to do something additional,
and special for some of the best of the best. Yes we
have a rarely given seal of approval.
What about something else though? Some companies and
some franchises deserve a lifetime achievement
award. Which is usually given when that lifetime is
over with. In video games a franchise can come back.
Companies can come back. So after much prayer,
fasting, and earnestly seeking God's will we have an
exciting announcement. Welcome to the Family
Friendly Gaming Hall of Fame. Here are the in year
of our Lord 2016 inductees. Each inductee will
receive a plaque to commemorate their status of as a
Family Friendly Gaming Hall of Famer.
VeggieTales Larryboy and the Bad Apple –
Crave Entertainment
VeggieTales Larryboy and the Bad Apple was a
fantastic movie that families could sink their teeth
into. When it was made into a game on the
Playstation 2, and Gameboy Advance, families had a
good, clean, and wholesome action adventure video
game to play. The PS2 and GBA versions were
drastically different which means families could
happily purchase both games and get new and
different experiences. Crave Entertainment was bold
to release these games in an anti-Christian climate
too. The VeggieTales Larryboy and the Bad Apple
games have been huge here at Family Friendly Gaming.
From the reviews to the Let’s Play video capture
series, these games have shown how popular they are.
Now they have earned their way into the Family
Friendly Gaming Hall of Fame.
Marble Saga Kororinpa/Kororinpa Marble Mania
- Hudson Entertainment
Kororinpa Marble Mania was the first Marble Madness
like video game on the home consoles in some time.
Marble Saga Kororinpa was the sequel to it that
continued the fantastic ball rolling game play
mechanics. These games are known for so much more
though. They are known for letting players unlock
different kinds of balls. A pig ball for example
that made pig like sounds while the family member
was playing. The levels also had amazing themes.
These games are part of the reason the Wii became
such a huge success. Kororinpa Marble Mania, and
Marble Saga Kororinpa encouraged family members to
do better when mistakes were made. This positive
reinforcement is another reason this franchise has
made it into the Family Friendly Gaming Hall of
Fame.
Dora the Explorer Games - Global Star
Software
Gobal Star Software made numerous Dora the Explorer
video games. Some of the most memorable are Dora the
Explorer Journey to the Purple Planet, Dora the
Explorer Super Star Adventure, Dora’s World
Adventure, and Dora the Explorer Super Spies. Kids
have been able to learn wonderful lessons thanks to
the Dora the Explorer games from Global Star
Software. These games proved once and for all that
video games for kids sell. Learning games like these
have helped improve the image of the entire video
game industry. We still hear from families to this
day how much they enjoy the Dora the Explorer video
games from Global Star Software. This company has
earned its place in the Family Friendly Gaming Hall
of fame.
Paul Bury - Family Friendly Gaming
What can be said about the original founder of
Family Friendly Gaming that has not already been
said? He prayed about the dark turn the video game
industry took, and God called him to be a light in a
very dark industry. The hand print of God is on
Family Friendly Gaming all over the place. Paul Bury
has allowed himself to be the conduit for God. From
the vision to the many cool sections, Paul has risen
to the occasion to bring something new, different
and fresh to video game journalism. From the videos
to the previews, he has kept Family Friendly Gaming
within bounds. From the magazine to the e-magazine
Paul Bury has worked tirelessly to serve God and the
entire gaming community. Few in the video game
industry have devoted themselves to God so
diligently, and the industry so tirelessly. Paul
Bury is a true icon in the video game industry that
has earned his place in the Family Friendly Gaming
Hall of Fame.
We Ski, We Ski and Snowboard – Bandai Namco
Entertainment
It is always wonderful to see a fun and fresh
franchise come out that has little to no bad content
within it. We Ski, and then We Ski and Snowboard is
one such franchise. These Wii video games showed the
entire world what the Wii was capable of. These
downhill video games are fun for all ages of the
family. Whether you play with the Wii Balance Board
or the controllers. There is so much content in this
skiing and snowboarding video games. All of the
different paths, and missions help these games last
for months. The best part about We Ski, and We Ski
and Snowboard is they feel like being on the slopes.
If you can no longer physically get out there and
shred on the snow, then these home console video
games are the next best thing.
Pac-Man - Bandai Namco Entertainment
Who out there does not know who Pac-Man is? The
yellow pellet chomper who eats ghost after eating a
power pellet has been represented on a variety of
systems, in a variety of games. Whether it is the
Atari 2600, Gamecube, PS2, Xbox, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3,
Gameboy, Nintendo 3DS, and more; Pac-Man has made
his impression on the video game industry. We have
seen him in pinball, party, puzzle, and more games.
Families have enjoyed Pac-Man for decades. Pac-Man
has enjoyed the front cover of Family Friendly
Gaming, and featured in a variety of different
places in the e-magazine, and on the website. Bandai
Namco Entertainment has lent Pac-Man to television
shows, and published a long list of video games.
Pac-Man has earned his way into the Family Friendly
Gaming Hall of Fame.
The Game Factory
The contributions to the video game industry by The
Game Factory are amazing. From Build-a-Bear A Friend
Fur All Seasons to Build-a-Bear Friendship Valley.
From Rubik’s World to Franklin A Birthday Surprise.
From Strawberry Shortcake The Sweet Dreams Game to
Babar to the Rescue. The Game Factory kept kids and
families in mind with the video games they
published. Their Zenses Ocean, and Zenses Rainforest
games wowed and amazed us at their talent. The Game
Factory made video games we could get excited about
here at Family Friendly Gaming. They brought a
loving and caring presence to the video game
industry that is sorely missed today. The Game
Factory has earned their rightful place in the
Family Friendly Gaming Hall of Fame.