RETRO – Resolutions for a Gaming New Year
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Posted on July 10th, 2008 by
At the very end of 2005 I wrote an article about gaming resolutions for 2006. Now, two years later, it is time to revisit those resolutions and update them based on what I have learned since. While I pore over my performance during the past couple of years, take a few minutes to re-read the original article. Then I’ll chime back in with some new thoughts and some self-flagellation regarding my ability to take my own advice … more…
How the Game Industry Can Fight Back!
Posted on July 9th, 2008 by
And why they should: 5 Years of GamerDad in a handy Nutshell
5 years makes you think. Today I’m thinking about Larry. GamerDad has had several roles, and one of them is to provide a moderate voice regarding the game industry. We speak the truth and parents trust us, the media trusts us, and gamers trust us. Come on inside to find out what GamerDad thinks the industry needs to do to better serve parents!
The Origin of GamerDad, Reprint Issue 3
Posted on July 8th, 2008 by
I’m a nerd. Which is probably why I this as a weekly feature around the time when GamerDad launched.
Find out what happens when Bub shouts “GAMERDAD!”
Another Chapter in Gaming Comes to a Close
Posted on July 8th, 2008 by
OK, that sounds more dramatic than the reality of the situation – video arcades have been a dying breed for a long time now, but a few recent articles have caused me to reflect a bit on my own history with arcades and their impact on my life.
Second Hand Lions
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Posted on July 7th, 2008 by
Second Hand Lions – “I see old people” with Robert Duvall in a perfect role – yep, Tyrion liked it just fine in his review (recovered from GamerDad).
Ask GamerDad 7/04/08
Posted on July 7th, 2008 by
The July 4th edition of Ask GamerDad has soared, dazzled and landed. Click here to ooh and ahhh. This week I, somewhat controversially, tackle a variety of patriotic subjects. Ranging from Sid Meier’s Civil War to Lt. Col. (Ret) David Grossman, to wargaming during wartime. Fun stuff! Grab a hotdog, swat the mosquitoes and enjoy the picnic.
Happy 5-Year Anniversary
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 by
In late June 2003, around Father’s Day, GamerDad was launched. We’ve passed that landmark, we’re 5 years old, and that makes us the oldest GamerParenting website. We coined the terms, we guided the argument, and we’re still going strong. GamerDad produces daily blog content, reviews, ideas, and advice and a clear cogent defense of video games that remains untainted and independent. That’s not going to stop now. No way! Enjoy your barbeque, enjoy your family, make some fireworks of your own with the video games of your choice. Happy Anniversary GamerDad.com, happy anniversary United States of America! Happy Independence Day and game with children along with us!
Retro – GamerDad Family #4
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 by
A Father’s Pride: What Could Be More Obnoxious?
After Maggie was born Linda, Maggie, and I spent most of the next few weeks sleeping. You can see where the phrase “sleeping like a baby” comes from. They do it a lot and they do it deeply enough to make you gaze at them in wonder and more than a little bit of envy. It’s the waking up every couple of hours part that’s difficult and blows the colloquialism out of the water.
HP Takes (mini) Note of the UMPC
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 by
Seems that lately the biggest thing in computers is … small computers. UMPC (ultra-mobile portable computers) in particular. Things have been moving from desktop to laptop for some time now, and it has been some time since notebook sales have become the driving force in the industry. However, as the shift occurred something else happened – laptops kept getting bigger. People wanted fewer compromises, and that meant giving bigger screens and keyboards while keeping battery life the same. They also wanted fully functional optical media devices (CD, DVD, etc) as well as a full complement of ports and slots. This all added to the weight and bulk of the systems. more…
Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor … with Children
Posted on July 2nd, 2008 by
For a relatively unknown classic, Elite Beat Agents sure has spawned a lot of mainstream imitators. The game style of tapping numbers as their circles shrink is probably better knowm with Disney’s High School Musical DS than the anime gem that pioneered the addictive gameplay. From “Agents are Go!” now we find ourselves tiny, tooney, and all a little looney as Bugs and the gang jump for some musical fun. more…
