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Ben Bertoli
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Ben is an exceptionally tall freelance writer and author hailing from Indianapolis. He is the current co-host of the gaming history podcast Memory Card and is likely replaying Banjo-Kazooie right now.

Mobile... like on phones and tablets? Because most of the series on this list have a handheld entry or two for kids to take on the go. Read more

I still need to play Hallow Knight... Hmmmm. Read more

I think I could send you a signed sticker to put in it ;D Read more

Love Monkey Island! It seemed a like a great fit. Read more

“Why won’t James eat any of the cake?” Read more

Some good suggestions. Will take them into account if a second edition is every published :) Read more

Sounds like he’s off to a good start! The Talos Principle is listed in the book as a recommendation and Forza was a no-brainer. Read more

Certainly an oversight. It will be fixed if I get to do a revised edition :) Read more

Not better. More accessible for today’s kids. Read more

It has ESRB ratings on each page. That should at least let you know the basic age range, though I see what you mean. Read more

I’m actually... not sure. I’ll have to ask my publisher. Read more

Whole series! Tricky is just my favorite ;D Read more

Crash Team Racing is a suggestion for those who like the Mario Kart entry. I tried to stay away from games with realistic guns, so the 007 games had to get the boot. Though I agree they are true classics. Read more

I do game mostly on consoles. From what I can gather most kids do as well. I will consider those games for an updated edition though! Read more

I mulled it over, but felt like it would date the book very quickly. By recommending an entire series I can say, “Anything from this series is (likely) worth playing ! Past, present or future.” Read more