Cary is Looking Forward in 2019
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Posted on January 18th, 2019 by
Normally I do my Game of the Year blog first, and then my blog on what games in 2019 I’m looking forward to. But I’m going to switch it around this year like I did last time. Mainly because there are a couple of releases that are coming up quick, and also I want to try and squeeze a couple more 2018 games in to see if they’ll make my GOTY list. But don’t worry, my Game of the Year blog will go up soon after this one, like in another week or so. In the meantime, here are some games I’m looking forward to playing and reviewing in 2019. Granted there may be more as we get into the year and have Nintendo Directs and E3 announcements and such, but here’s some that I know right now.
Octoling amiibo
Posted on January 11th, 2019 by
Some new Splatoon amiibo recently splashed down, this time featuring the Octoling characters. Let’s dive in and take a look at them.
Diablo amiibo
Posted on January 9th, 2019 by
Well this kind of came out of nowhere! I had no idea there was a Diablo amiibo (sounds like a brand of salsa). But when I looked on GameStop’s web site for release dates, I saw it there as an exclusive, so I snatched it up since I like collecting amiibo figures. So let’s take a look at this Loot Goblin amiibo.
New Smash amiibo
Posted on December 21st, 2018 by
A new Super Smash Bros. game recently came out on Switch, with lots of new characters and all returning ones. So naturally they’re going to have new amiibo figures, too! I got the first three: Star Wolf, Inkling Girl, and Ridley, so let’s take a look at them!
GamerDad Unplugged: 2018 Holiday RPG Guide
Posted on December 20th, 2018 by
Role Playing Games have surged in popularity in the past couple of years. If someone in your life shows a leaning towards imagination, creativity, or storytelling, an introduction to the world of role-playing games might be in order. In the past few years I’ve mentioned a few in the annual Unplugged guide, but the resurgence of the hobby deserves its own list this year. If you’re thinking about adding a role-playing game to your holiday gifts or activities, here are a few examples and ideas spanning a wide variety of types and recommended ages.
15th Annual GamerDad Unplugged Gift Guide – 2018 Edition
Posted on December 18th, 2018 by
Happy Holidays! Boardgaming has had a serious upsurge in the past few years, and there’s no better time to get into the hobby than an extended holiday break. As we at GamerDad have done for the past 15+ years, it’s time for an annual rundown of recent boardgames well worth your time. Nothing beats the social aspect of in-person gaming with friends. Last year’s run-down is a great list of recommended games. Here again are some great examples of boardgames to get you and your family gaming. You might not find all these titles at your local mega-mart but many can be found online or in a friendly local game store. Some may argue $50+ boardgames are expensive, but compare that to videogaming (and where multiple copies are required for multiplayer play) or heading out to the movies ($30+ for four people) and the economics of boardgaming shows their true value. Good boardgames are timeless, just as good today as they will be years in the future. They will provide many more hours of entertainment than most video games. In that vein, feel free to delve into some past year’s guides for 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , or 2012 . For each game I’ve provided the number of players, an approximate MSRP (you might find it lower), and expected time for one game.
Pac-Man Red Bull
Posted on December 5th, 2018 by
I don’t really like canned energy drinks, so I don’t even look at them when I’m at the grocery store. Luckily a relative saw these (good eye, Mom), and got me a couple of these cans of Red Bull with Pac-Man on them, so I’m going to show them to you all here and explain why they have Pac-Man on them in the first place!
Nintendo Hallmark Christmas Ornaments
Posted on December 3rd, 2018 by
Christmas is almost here, and what better way to celebrate than with some Nintendo themed Christmas ornaments you can get at Hallmark! I managed to get them all, and there’s a nice variety of them, so let’s check them out!
The Legend of Zelda Astro Gaming Headset
Posted on November 30th, 2018 by
Astro Gaming is one of the leading makers of gaming headphones, and now they’ve made one featuring The Legend of Zelda. Let’s take a look at it, as well as another headset celebrating the 10th anniversary of Astro Gaming’s A40 model, too!
Catacombs (3rd Edition) (Boardgame)
Posted on November 20th, 2018 by
Catacombs takes the basic idea of flicking wooden discs around a game board and transforms it into a competitive role playing game of players vs a game master. Played over a series of boards, players journey into a dungeon in hopes of becoming powerful enough to beat the final boss in the game. A fun mix of disc-flicking, tactics, and a fantasy theme create a very unique, and enjoyable, boardgame. The newest edition (with fancy new rubber playmats rather than cardboard) is currently finishing up a Kickstarter campaign.
