So when I was inducted into gamerhood with a light blue Nintendo DSi, I was baffled by my parents’ decision to include Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp among my starting roster of games.

Though one would never guess, a decent amount of its mechanics are surprisingly sound; the horse riding is solid, various side quests give Barbie ample reason to explore the island's open-world ...

Ahead of the launch, Mattel will introduce a new line of toys inspired by the series, including the Dance & Show Horse, the Barbie “Malibu” Riding Doll and the Barbie “Brooklyn” Riding Doll.

“I think I’ve reached the age where nothing much surprises me anymore,” Egenes shared with PEOPLE when asked about Barbie using his ... description of Man & Horse: The Long Ride Across ...