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Best Nintendo Switch Games For Family Fun: Disney Illusion Island

Gaming as a family is a great way to bond and spend quality time together. It also gives parents a chance to enjoy game time with their children and make memories that will last a lifetime. Gaming can be a great way to teach kids about teamwork, problem-solving, and competition in a healthy and fun way. In addition to games relieving stress and delivering fun, there are some that provide other benefits that most movies & TV shows don't deliver.

In the case of Disney Illusion Island, your children learn about teamwork, which goes a long way. Not only does it help them understand the importance of being a reliable teammate, but also working with others (like your family). This is a great thing to instill in them at an early age.

So, the next time you're looking for a fun way to spend some quality family time, break out the controllers and give family gaming a try with Disney Illusion Island on the Nintendo Switch.

In Disney Illusion Island, you're playing in an authentic Mickey cartoon with up to 3 other people. Of course, you get to play as Mickey, but also Minnie, Donald, and Goofy as they set off on a quest to explore a mysterious island called... Monoth. The goal would be to recover three mystical books to save the world by way of using the character skills, unlocking special abilities, solving puzzles, and taking down baddies in what Disney calls "epic boss battles". So if you and your family want to take on the challenge, get your hands on Disney Illusion Island... which launches July 28, 2023!

By the way, this is a new adventure featuring hand-drawn animation + an original school from an orchestra.



This game is rated E for Everyone!




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Dear Parents: Don't Smash The Game Consoles... and Here's Why! + Pinball FX Table Showcase: Garfield Pinball

I just want to say that for the most part... parents aren't going to damage their kid's game consoles. Consoles aren't cheap, but it didn't stop someone from smashing their son's Xbox because they caught him playing it at 12am on a school night. Their son didn't want to talk to them after that, and they wanted him to understand why it was his fault, but... that's the wrong play to make here. Before considering such a thing, know that there are other options to prevent them from playing the console.


You can take the Xbox controller, which takes away their ability to play.

You can take away the power cord, which takes away their ability to power it on.

You can take away the console, which takes away the unit and the ability to play it.

You can take remove the cord from their TV if they have one in the room, and let's say it has the Samsung Game Hub or it's a Fire TV with Luna on it (which allows them to play without consoles).

You have plenty of options that eliminate the need to replace the console, the apology, and the potential rift it may cause. I know you're the parent and they need to understand when they're doing wrong, but if it's that harsh, it's showcasing violence as the answer over strategic punishment.

They can lose one of the things mentioned above for 1 day of no gaming. Get caught again, 1 week no gaming. Caught again, 2 weeks of no gaming. Caught again, 1 month of no gaming (follow up with a month from that point on), and let them know the reason why... because you don't want them lacking sleep and being unable to focus to do their best in school, not to mention their health, attitude, etc.

This podcast episode breaks down what happens with a lack of sleep, and you'd be surprised. 

So consider taking a route that makes a positive impact, delivers a better understanding of the reasons why, and showcases a great example of how to approach these situations that doesn't require violence.

I wanted to mention this because while they did play the console at an unacceptable time, it was the wrong move to try and get them to understand why violence was their fault even if it's unjustified.


Imagine them walking away with that notion and applying it to their relationship with their significant other and their children, especially if they truly believe that they're doing the right thing because you taught them that. That would suck. 

So... I hope this helps more than a few parents out there. Enjoy your kids, be creative with your solutions, and... I wish you the best. By the way, if they have a console, that's also an opportunity to get in some family fun gaming. Cheers!



Pinball FX Showcase: Garfield Pinball


Garfield Pinball

Feast your way through mounds of lasagna to score big in Garfield Pinball!

Dig up bones with Odie, woo Arlene, fight the alarm clock, and find Pooky the teddy bear to reach Feast Frenzy, all for a perfect feline day of eating and sleeping.

Table features

  • Help Garfield order pizzas, put lasagnas in the oven, or get rid of pesky mice to start the many multiball modes
  • Woo Arlene and collect flowers for growing awards
  • Garfield needs his sleep! Turn the lights off and gather more time so the alarm clock doesn't wake him
  • It's TV Time! Garfield wants to sit in front of the TV all day -- keep him entertained
  • Dig up bones with Odie, but watch out for the Vicious Dog
  • Get frenetic scores in the Feeding Frenzy wizard mode


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