To experince active gaming I attended an event for the award-winning Nex Playground gaming console. During the preview, I was able to learn ...

To experince active gaming I attended an event for the award-winning Nex Playground gaming console. During the preview, I was able to learn about (and play) a range of current and upcoming games for the system.

Note: I was invited as media to this event. However, any views expressed are always 100% my own.

Overall I love the idea of off the couch gaming. And Nex Playground offers families gaming with full body movement and more.


Here's a highlight of some of the things I learned during Nex Playground gaming console event.

Meet Nex Playground in 60 Seconds



Nex Playground console uses cutting-edge AI, mobile and vision technologies to merge digital and physical worlds, immersing players in the experience using their natural body movement.

Nex Playground games range from original sports and fitness themes, to arcade classics.

Holiday Showcase - Nex Playground Event Recap - NYC 2024

Nex Playground Library of Games

Nex Playground will expand its library of games to include new collaborations with entertainment, kids and sports brands, including Universal Products & Experiences, Mattel, Paramount Game Studios, and Spin Master.

Universal Products & Experiences

DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda: Train Like a Master – Learn to strike, kick, and defend like the masters on your journey to become a warrior. Expected to launch this December.

DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse Game – Move, dance, and craft your way through this immersive cat-tastic Gabby’s Dollhouse playset. Interact with Gabby and friends within each of her unique rooms. Expected to launch in January.

Paramount

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for Playground – A classic side-scrolling action motion game set in the Mutant Mayhem universe. Expected to launch this December.

Sesame Workshop

Sesame Street: Move & Groove with Grover – Learn some groovy dance moves from your favorite furry blue monster. Expected to launch this December.

Mattel

Barbie™ Dance Party – Dance the night away with Barbie! Show off your moves with Barbie “Malibu” Roberts, Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts, and up to four friends in an unforgettable DreamHouse dance experience. Expected to launch this December.

Nex Originals

Arrow Party – Aim and release at a flurry of targets across multiple arcade mini-games. Show off your bullseye accuracy with friends in multiplayer fun.

The upcoming games will join Nex’s existing catalog of 30 titles available with a Play Pass subscription, ranging from sports and educational titles to existing collaborations with like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, Miraculous, and Halfbrick’s Fruit Ninja.

The cooperative and communicative aspect of the games is also aimed at helping kids with social and emotional development.

All games will incorporate full body movements to play, allowing every age to join in and make physical activity fun for the whole family.

Nex Playground in Retail Stores

In time for the holiday season, Nex Playground active gaming console will be available for purchase on Amazon, as well as in Best Buy®, Target® and Walmart® online and select retail stores nationwide.

To learn more, visit - www.nexplayground.com

Get ready for new adventures in the Smurfs universe with Ocellus Services: The Smurfs - Dreams, a 3D platformer video game available on Play...

Get ready for new adventures in the Smurfs universe with Ocellus Services: The Smurfs - Dreams, a 3D platformer video game available on PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch physical and digital formats, on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Game Store, Microsoft Store) and Xbox One|Series in digital format.

Note: I received a game code for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

My Review

I received a code to review The Smurfs - Dreams video game and enjoyed the game play. To start playing as a Smurf is a fun feature, as well as being able to customize my character.

Then there's the gaming world. It's colorful with fun challenges. As you get deeper into playing the game the world does get more serious to match the challenges. Like other platformer game there's secret areas and tricks to figure out to enhance the gameplay.

The Smurfs - Dreams has areas for young kids, but also older teens (and adults) who enjoy challenging game play. I played a few rounds with (and against) my teen son and we both enjoyed different area of the game.

I'm a fan of puzzles and exploring the different levels, while he likes completing missions and the "boss" battles. And in the end we both wanted to defeat Gargamel and wake up the Smurfs and had fun working together in the game.

Overall The Smurfs - Dreams is more then just a cute game for Smurfs fans. It offers an adventure and engaging gaming experience.

The Smurfs Dreams Video Game

Gargamel has devised a new diabolical plan to capture the Smurfs. The infamous character has cast a cunning spell on the sarsaparilla bushes, the delicious favorite treat of the Smurfs, plunging them into a deep sleep.

Embark on a dreamlike expedition where you must face the challenge of awakening all the Smurfs before the diabolical Gargamel reaches the village.

This epic journey will thrust you into a gaming experience as thrilling as it is unpredictable, for in the world of dreams, excitement can shift at any moment into the mystery of nightmares

The Smurfs – Dreams – ESRB Launch Trailer



Features:

• Solo or Co-op Gameplay - Foil Gargamel's machiavellian plans alone or team up with a friend for a smurf-tastic two-player gaming experience
• Immerse yourself in the Smurfs’ imagination - Each dream unfolds a unique gaming adventure with its own set of accessories, puzzles, and unveils surprises
• Set out on an adventure Explore 4 dreamy worlds, with 12 levels and 16 mini-levels to complete and discover the secrets of the Smurf Village.
• A character that reflects you Gather all the magic orbs to awaken every Smurf and bring the village back to life. Collect patterns to customize your character with new clothing and unlock various surprises throughout your journey.
• A Magical artistic direction Discover a unique and colorful artistic style that evolves as you explore different dreams

Digital Deluxe Edition: Available on PC (Steam, Epic Game Store, GOG)


Whether you're playing solo or with a friend, immerse yourself and explore the dreams of your favorite Smurfs with diverse gameplay in a unique adventure where each Smurf has its own special abilities.

Learn more, visit - www.microids.com

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I love filling my home with clean soothing scents. While I usually use candles, after receiving a P.F. Candle Co. package filled with differ...

I love filling my home with clean soothing scents. While I usually use candles, after receiving a P.F. Candle Co. package filled with different products including incense, body wash and linen spray, I was excited to find more ways to add "scent".

Note: I received product samples for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.


I've used a P.F. Candle before and enjoyed the scent, so I knew I wanted to start freshening up my living room with one of the candles. I chose the Amber and Moss for the relaxing vibe, I felt when I took a sniff. It was perfect!

After that I was ready to dive more into my P.F. Candle Co for the other products.

Read more about Clean Scents at Home with P.F. Candle Co Products - www.hercityview.com/2024/11/clean-scents-at-home-with-pf-candle-co

Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals

P.F. Candle Co’s 6-day sale is running Wednesday, November 27th – Monday, December 2nd.

Enjoy up to 30% off their home fragrance collection, with free shipping on orders over $75 in the contiguous U.S.

Separately, the brand is running a flat 15% off on Amazon.

Sale Highlights

Teakwood & Tobacco (candles, incense, diffusers) - Up to 30% off
Peanuts Collaboration - 15% off
Spruce Winter Collection - Up to 40% off
Alchemy Collection - 30% off all products
Reed Diffusers - 30% off

Learn more, visit - www.pfcandleco.com

Reolink hosted an event to preview the addition to their Argus camera line, the Argus 4 Pro, which has a single wide panoramic view in vivid...

Reolink hosted an event to preview the addition to their Argus camera line, the Argus 4 Pro, which has a single wide panoramic view in vivid color that can be access remotely.

Note: I was invited as media to this event. However, any views expressed are always 100% my own.

The Argus 4 Pro Camera's ($239.9 includes solar panel) color vision was impressive. Reolink’s ColorX technology ensures the camera catches the light as much as possible.

In low light conditions, the Argus 4 Pro can shoot full-color images with no need for infrared lights or spotlights, delivering nighttime images bright and vivid as the daytime ones.


But that's not the only feature that improves it's home security ability. The presentation also highlighted how the Argus 4 Pro aims to be a solution for different home owners concerns.

The Argus 4 Pro dual 4mm lenses, achieve an expansive 180° ultra-wide-angle view in 4K UHD resolution. This Reolink innovation surpasses the industry norm by concentrating pixels more densely, ensuring the finest image clarity.

Argus 4 Pro seamlessly integrates dual lenses to not only deliver a blindspot-free view but also to enhance detailed image capture, overcoming significant image distortion challenges associated with Dual-ImageStitching Technology.

The Argus 4 Pro incorporation of Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 technology, marks it as the first-ever battery-powered home security camera with smooth 4K streaming experience.

This innovation in wireless connection, ensures that even amidst numerous devices, the camera data transfers with lightning speed, enabling real-time previews and swift recording downloads that are both smooth and highly detailed.

Overall key features included:

4K UHD 180° blindspot-free View
All-day Color Vision
30% More Battery Life
Wi-Fi 6 Ready, Smooth 4K Streaming
Easy Installation Everywhere
Enhanced Smart Detection with Accurate Alerts
Diverse Local Storage (with support of 128GB SD card and Reolink Home Hub)
Remote Access Anytime Anywhere
24-Hour Battery in Just 10 Mins of Charge

While the event highlighted the Argus 4 Pro, Reolink offers various smart security solutions for homes and businesses, aiming for a seamless security experience with its wide range of products.

Reolink Black Friday Deals

Reolink’s range of smart security products provides a complete solution for guarding every corner of the home – and there's exciting Black Friday deals coming up!

Here's five of Reolink’s top-rated products, all designed to cover every area of your home with advanced features, from real-time tracking to ultra-clear video capture, night vision, and seamless wireless connectivity.

Reolink Home Hub: The central hub that brings all your Reolink devices together for full, easy-to-control home security.
Reolink TrackMix WiFi: A dual-lens camera that automatically tracks and zooms in on intruders for enhanced surveillance in real-time.
Argus 4 Pro: A versatile, weatherproof camera with solar power capabilities, perfect for continuous outdoor monitoring even in winter conditions.
Altas PT Ultra: This ultra-HD PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera covers large areas with precision, ideal for monitoring expansive outdoor spaces.
Reolink Doorbell Battery: A smart video doorbell that keeps an eye on your front porch with clear two-way audio and motion alerts, ensuring secure package deliveries.

Learn more, visit - www.reolink.com/us

Does your skin get stressed out during this busy time with holidays, travel and doing.all.the.things?! Then it's time to hydrate, calm, ...

Does your skin get stressed out during this busy time with holidays, travel and doing.all.the.things?! Then it's time to hydrate, calm, and restore your skin by adding Mighty Mist to your skincare routine.

Note: I received product sample for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

My Review

I was able to experience the results of Mighty Mist, when I received my own bottle 4 fl oz. hydrating mist. Which I immediately put to work. The spray was cool, scent free and it quickly dried.

Over 1 week I sprayed as needed and did notice a refresh to my skin. I didn't have to moisture as much.

While my main concern was irritated dry skin, which it did help with, the brand says there's lots more skincare benefits.

Mighty Mist (4 oz./$26)

Mighty Mist is a premium hypochlorous acid mist that features MightyHOCl™, a premium form of hypochlorous acid, known for its ability to calm and restore skin that needs extra care, preserving your body's natural pH balance.

Key features of Mighty Mist include:

Simple ingredients: Formulated with just three simple ingredients—ionized water, sodium chloride (salt), and MightyHOCl™—Mighty Mist is a non-aerosol spray free from alcohol, fragrance, SLS, oils, phosphates, phthalates, parabens, dyes, and colorings. It is also hypoallergenic, vegan and cruelty-free.

Safe for all skin types: Provides cleansing and skin-evening effects. It’s perfect for all skin types, including those prone to redness, breakouts, or dry, sensitive skin.

Versatile usage: Can be easily incorporated into any skincare routine as a universal second step after cleansing or used anytime the skin needs to feel calm and clean. Though designed primarily for the face and neck, Mighty Mist is also safe for use on other parts of the body.

This premium version, MightyHOCl™, is formulated in an FDA-registered and EPA-regulated facility that also supplies the world’s top hospitals.

DayBreak Skincare is the exclusive provider of this specific HOCl formulation designed for consumer beauty and skin health, which was previously only available in healthcare settings

Whether after a workout, post-sun exposure, during travel, or as part of a daily skincare routine, Mighty Mist provides immediate relief, leaving skin feeling calm and clean.

Learn more, visit - www.daybreakskin.com