Game Center

The Game Center app brings you loads of information about video games that are available for all the big gaming platforms. By using the app you can view lists of video games sorted into the categories of most popular, new releases and coming soon. You can also search the app for a specific video game title. When you’ve found a game you’d like to learn more about you’ll tap on it’s title and be taken to a screen full of information. Here you can view images from the game or it’s trailer. You will see user ratings and a general description of the game. You can view cheats and codes, the game controls and specifications. There are also excerpts from actual users as well as critics. These reviews come from the GameFly website. GameFly is a service similar to Netflix except instead of providing movies to your mailbox they provide video games. If you are a member of Gamefly you can log in through the Game Center app and rent games. I didn’t try this feature out because we’re not members. I’m afraid if we joined my kids and I would be in a constant battle over video game rights.

I was impressed by all of the information in the Game Center app but as a mom, why would I consider reviewing? I’m a self proclaimed non-video gamer, with the exception of the Lego games that I enjoy playing with my son. However, I control what video games come into my kids’ hands. There are a ton out there and the only way to know which are appropriate for my kids is to do research. I’ve looked up video games on the internet before and it’s tricky to wade through all the hard core review sites trying to figure out what’s appropriate. I just want a glimpse, a rating, some pictures and comments by real users.  The Game Center app gives me that information and I don’t have to go hunting around Google. The app is free and if you’re interested in knowing what your children are playing it’s worth a download onto your phone.

Price when Reviewed: Free

Seller: GameFly