Welcome to GamerDad: Gaming with Children. My name is Andrew S. Bub - the GamerDad - and I've been writing about videogames, movies, and children for over 15 years now. After working as a magazine journalist, I switched gears to write about how media violence affects children, educating parents about them, and working closely with magazines, newspapers, major retailers and even politicians. GamerDad is an internationally recognized expert in this field. Games, movies and media are fun, kids and families love them, they aren't going away. So join me in cutting through the hype and lets have a real conversation about the things that matter: Video Games, Violent Media, and their supposed effect on children and families.
Welcome to GamerDad: Gaming with Children. My name is Andrew S. Bub - the GamerDad - and I've been writing about videogames, movies, and children for over 15 years now. After working as a magazine journalist, I switched gears to write about how media violence affects children, educating parents about them, and working closely with magazines, newspapers, major retailers and even politicians. GamerDad is an internationally recognized expert in this field. Games, movies and media are fun, kids and families love them, they aren't going away. So join me in cutting through the hype and lets have a real conversation about the things that matter: Video Games, Violent Media, and their supposed effect on children and families.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X/S, PC)
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Posted on November 9th, 2026 by
I don’t know a single kid who doesn’t like playing with cars like Hot Wheels. Heck, even when I was little, one of my favorite Christmas gifts was this beige-y fold out Hot Wheels Service Station from the 70s (if you know, you know). Many years later, one of my little brothers got this volcano Hot Wheels playset and my best friend and I took the loop off the top of the volcano, increased the torque on the speed spinners, and made the Hot Wheels cars shoot up the volcano and hit the ceiling! Yeah we got in a little bit of trouble for that. Anyway now you can play a new Hot Wheels video game with Infinite Rush. It’s an open world racer with events to find on several different huge islands. Kind of reminds me of a Switch game I played years ago called LEGO 2K Drive. Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is available on most current consoles and PC, but reviewed on Switch 2 here.
Joe & Mac Retro Collection (Switch 1 & 2, PS5, Xbox X/S, PC)
Posted on November 6th, 2026 by
Man, I don’t know what it was about the early 90s, but there was a fascination in entertainment media with cavemen for a while. In movies you got stuff like Encino Man and the live action Flintstones movie for instance. It was especially apparent in video games. There were mascot platformers like Bonk, Chuck Rock, and Prehistorik Man. Joe and Mac was another one. They first starred in an arcade game called Caveman Ninjas, but then had several console games afterward. This collection has three of those console outings. They’re all 2D platformers with colorful visuals and expressive animations. It may not seem like much now, but back then those cartoony graphics really set them apart from the rest of the pack. Anyway, Joe & Mac Retro Collection is available on most current consoles and PC, but reviewed on Switch here.
Fallen City Brawl (Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, X/S, PC)
Posted on November 4th, 2026 by
A city is overrun with criminals and gangs, so you know what that means! It’s time for four heroes to get out there and beat up all the bad guys on the city streets. Fallen City Brawl is a side scrolling beat ‘em up that takes heavy inspiration from titles like Final Fight. It’s available on all current consoles and PC, but reviewed on Switch here.
Freaky Trip Puzzled (Switch)
Posted on November 2nd, 2026 by
A few years ago I reviewed a weird point and click style game called Freaky Trip. Now you can solve sliding block puzzles featuring pictures of the characters in Freaky Trip Puzzled for Switch.
Hello, Peach! (Switch 1 & 2, Mobile)
Posted on October 30th, 2026 by
Earlier this year, Nintendo started a new line in the US called My Mario. It’s a bunch of toys and games geared towards babies and toddlers and their parents. Some of the items include Mario themed wooden toy blocks, which are cool because they also act as amiibo. I wish I could get them, but right now they’re just exclusive to the Nintendo stores in New York and San Fransisco, and I won’t be going to those places any time soon. There’s also other toys like Fischer Price Little People playsets (which still look cool), apparel, plush toys, and videos. Another item in the line was a little app called Hello, Mario! It let you play with Mario’s face and stretch it around, kind of like the title screen from Super Mario 64. A few months later they released one for Yoshi, too! And now you can do it with Princess Peach! Hello, Peach! is also available on Switch 1 & 2 as well as mobile devices, but reviewed on Switch 2 here.
Hello, Luigi (Switch 1 & 2, Mobile)
Posted on October 28th, 2026 by
Earlier this year, Nintendo started a new line in the US called My Mario. It’s a bunch of toys and games geared towards babies and toddlers and their parents. Some of the items include Mario themed wooden toy blocks, which are cool because they also act as amiibo. I wish I could get them, but right now they’re just exclusive to the Nintendo stores in New York and San Fransisco, and I won’t be going to those places any time soon. There’s also other toys like Fischer Price Little People playsets (which still look cool), apparel, plush toys, and videos. Another item in the line was a little app called Hello, Mario! It let you play with Mario’s face and stretch it around, kind of like the title screen from Super Mario 64. A few months later they released one for Yoshi, too! And now you can do it with Mario’s brother Luigi! Hello, Luigi! is also available on Switch 1 & 2 as well as mobile devices, but reviewed on Switch 2 here.
Neatly Organized (Switch)
Posted on October 26th, 2026 by
Neatly Organized is a Switch puzzle game where you place things where they belong, whether it be packing for a beach trip, sorting garden tools by their shadows, or tiles in a pattern. Simply use a cursor to move around and drag and drop objects onto other items or where you think they should go. Hold down the button to select an object and let go to drop it. There are 40 stages in all.
My Stepmom Just Published a Book!
Posted on October 23rd, 2026 by
Hey everyone, guess what? My stepmom just published a book! Just thought I’d share the link with you here in case you might want to order you a copy!
Shockwave Triggers (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, X/S, PC)
Posted on October 21st, 2026 by
Shockwave Triggers is a vertically scrolling bullet hell shooter with colorful 16-bit style graphics. It’s available on all current consoles and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here.
Sputnika Game (Switch, PC, Mobile)
Posted on October 19th, 2026 by
With the popularity of the Suika Game puzzler a few years ago, there have been a few imitators. My favorite being Namco Legendary Mountains of course. But here’s another one with a planetary spin on it. Sputnika Game is available on Switch, PC, and mobile devices, but reviewed on Switch here.
