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eight friends can join an online game and
build whatever they can imagine in creative
mode, or maybe they join up to see how long
they can last in survival mode. “And if parents
have a youngster in the house that’s never
tried it, a few weeks off from school might
be the perfect time to introduce them,” Erb
adds. Minecraft’s building mechanics tend
to turn children into budding construction
engineers. All ages can play Minecraft on
Xbox One, PC, Switch, PS4, and mobile for
$20, and it’s available for free on Xbox Game
Pass. https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/
NBA 2k20: “Fans might be distressed by the
postponement of the real-life NBA season,
but the virtual NBA is still going strong,”
says Erb. “Gamers can finish the season and
even play through a run of the playoffs
while waiting for the season to start again.
NBA players have already been shooting
out the online stadiums against each other,
simulating what might have happened if
they had actually played in real life,” he adds.
All ages can bring a full squad to the courts
and play as a single team in online matches.
NBA 2k20 will set you back $60 on digital
marketplaces and $30 for physical versions
on Xbox One, PC, Switch, and PS4. The game
is also available for free on Xbox Game Pass.
https://nba.2k.com/en-US/
Decurse: “Dedazzle, craft and farm your way
through enchanted lands and see if you can
reverse the curse!” This game allows you
to connect with Facebook friends or make
some new friends in-game. Players can join
a clubhouse and collaborate on special
challenges, earn club points, achieve a spot
on the leaderboard and earn prizes! You can
also exchange materials with your friends
to help on your journey. It can be played on
iOS, Google Play and Amazon. Ages Rating
is 4+. https://www.bigfishgames.com/
game/decurse/?channel=linkshare&identif
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Sea of Thieves: Looking for a game to take
you away from current events to beautiful
beaches, and maybe a grand line of pirate
adventure? Sea of Thieves, says Erb, is just
that game. It’s a massively multiplayer
experience where you play as a pirate in an
open world of possibilities. Online gamers
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