Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden (3DS)
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Posted on November 4th, 2015 by
Right in the middle of Toon Week, and we’re going to look at a game based on one of the most popular Japanese anime cartoons of all time: Dragon Ball Z! The newest game based on the popular animated series: Extreme Butoden, is now available on the 3DS from Namco Bandai! It’s a 2-D, one-on-one fighter from Arc System Works, makers of other great 2-D fighters like BlazBlue and Guilty Gear!
Ball of Glory Pinball Pack (Consoles, PC, iOS, Android, Amazon)
Posted on November 3rd, 2015 by
Next up on Toon Week here at GamerDad, we’re going to look at some more adult oriented cartoons. Animated shows with adult humor and themes are just as popular as the kids’ stuff. And Zen Studios knows this, so their latest batch of pinball tables for Pinball FX2 and Zen Pinball 2 feature FOX cartoons like Family Guy, American Dad, Bob’s Burgers, and Archer! (reviewed on 360 here)
The Smurfs (3DS)
Posted on November 2nd, 2015 by
It’s Toon Week here on GamerDad.com, where we’ll look at games based on cartoons for kids and adults. Today it’s The Smurfs! Whether it’s a classic cartoon from the 80’s, an even earlier European comic strip, or a couple of recent computer animated movies, The Smurfs have been delighting children for decades. Heck, even I watched the cartoon when I was a kid (but only because it came on right before the Pac-Man cartoon). I wasn’t a big fan of the show, but I did like Jokey Smurf and his exploding presents. I’m also glad I got to meet the voice of Papa Smurf a long time ago before he passed away. Anyway, now you can play a new Smurfs game on the 3DS, and it’s not what you’d probably expect!
Goosebumps: The Game (3DS)
Posted on October 30th, 2015 by
Gamers beware! You’re in for a scare! Or something. R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps book series has been delighting and spooking kids and young readers for decades with its scary stories. Now there is a new movie in theaters based on the books, and you can play a Goosebumps game on your 3DS, too!
Whispering Willows (Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, Vita)
Posted on October 28th, 2015 by
Get ready for a spooky, supernatural ghost story adventure! Play as Elena, daughter of a caretaker of a run-down mansion. When her dad goes missing, Elena ventures into the manor to find him. But the mansion and surrounding areas aren’t what they seem to be, and are full of wandering spirits, including the ghost of the murderous former owner of the property! Luckily, Elena has a magic pendant that can let her turn into a ghost herself, which will come in handy in exploring the mansion and talking to the ghosts. Whispering Willows is available to download on Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, and Vita, but reviewed on Wii U here.
Reader Review: Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls (PS Vita)
Posted on October 26th, 2015 by
Well this is unexpected! The Danganronpa games have always been story-driven interactive visual novels, and my friend Leroy really liked them so I him review this one, too. Turns out this one is a third-person shooter! Uh oh! I hope my friend still liked it! Find out in his review!
Splendor (Boardgame, PC, iOS, Android)
Posted on October 22nd, 2015 by
Splendor is a gem-themed game of economic growth. Players use consumable gem chips to purchase point cards, which serve as permanent gems. As players accumulate cards, they are able to purchase more expensive cards worth more points. In this way, the game steamrolls into a finale of large point card purchases. While it sounds rather dry, the game has an attraction as a simple “snowball” game where one’s resources accumulate and become more powerful over time.
Reader Review: Undertale (PC)
Posted on October 21st, 2015 by
I used to love RPGs as a kid in the 16-bit days, but I have a hard time getting into them anymore since they mostly have long and meandering 80-hour plots and overly complicated gameplay. It’s nice to know that others feel that way, too, like my friend Robbie Allen. He reviewed this RPG that sounds really fun, and not like today’s typical RPGs. So check out his review of Undertale, a downloadable game on Steam!
Minecraft: Story Mode (PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, iOS, Android)
Posted on October 20th, 2015 by
Minecraft: Story mode is a point-and-click videogame set in a phenomenally popular brand. If you haven’t had contact with a child under the age of 15, you may not know about the cultural phenomenon that is Minecraft. Minecraft is a very popular open-ended exploration and building game based around block-like graphics that give it a bit of a LEGO vibe. Minecraft: Story Mode is the first game that uses the Minecraft Universe as a setting. A cross between a point-and-click adventure and a quick-choice response system (think Dragon’s Lair in the arcade if you’re old enough), Minecraft Story Mode manages to deliver a fun, if simple, game that hits the spot for its target audience.
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Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader? (3DS)
Posted on October 19th, 2015 by
Hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader is a TV game show where adult contestants try and answer school questions that 5th graders are required to know and learn in class. If the grown-ups forget or if that subject is a little fuzzy, they can call upon actual elementary school kids to help them out for a limited time. And now you can test and see if you’re smarter with the 3DS game based on the television series.
