In this episode of the Engaged Family Gaming podcast, host Stephen Duetzmann and his friends share personal achievements, discuss new games, and delve into the recent Nintendo Switch 2 announcement. They explore the pricing, features, and upcoming titles, including Mario Kart World and the social features of the new console.

In this episode, the hosts welcome Amanda back from her month-long absence, discuss the upcoming Nintendo Switch announcement, share good news from PAX East, and reflect on Amanda's GDC panel experience. They also talk about new games, including Civilization VII and Disney's Lorcana, and celebrate the return of Game Informer. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie.

In this episode of the Engaged Family Gaming Podcast, host Stephen Dutzmann and his friends discuss their experiences at the New York Toy Fair, share good news from their lives, and discuss various games including Star Wars Outlaws and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: tactical takedown!

They also provide updates on Pokemon Day and highlight a Kickstarter project called Ludocene, which aims to help gamers discover new titles.

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!

Join the crew as they break down their favorite video games and board games from 2024!

Board Games Games of the Year

13 Beavers

River Valley Glassworks

Trio

Cozy Games of the Year

Infinity Nikki

Trading Card Game Simulator

Little Kitty Big City

M Rated Games of the Year

Helldivers II

Silent Hill 2

Persona 3 Reload

T Rated Games of the Year

Metaphor ReFantazio

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

World of Warcraft: The War Within

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

E 10+ Games of the Year

Astro Bot

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Wild Frost

Balatro

Songs of Conquest

E Rated Games of the Year

Paper Mario and the Thousand-Year Door

Super Mario Party Jamboree

Duck Detective - The Secret Salami

Mini Shoot Adventure

What we are playing?

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!

Our Latest Episode is Live! Jeff Is Back!

Good News!

What we are playing?

Mom’s Playlist: Games with fun components

Audience Questions:

What is your favorite ice-themed game? #beatthesummerheat

Mom’s Playlist - Board Games to stop the summer slide

Summer Game Fest Announcements

Nintendo

Sony

Ubisoft

Other

Show Notes!

Good News!

What We Played

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

This week the pals got together to talk about some great board games and the results of the Xbox Developer Direct!

Good News!

What We Played:

Blues busters: Game night themes

Foodie

Setting the Mood: choose a food from the game an feature it as part of the gathering

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Nature

Setting the mood: Have a candle or diffuser burning/going that has an scent reminiscent of the outdoors

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Saving the world/succeeding together

Setting the Mood: Soundtrack of suspenseful music

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