Cary’s Best Games of 2016 SO FAR Awards Show!
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Posted on July 8th, 2016 by
Can you believe this year is already half over? What I like to do this time of year is write about the best games of the year so far. Everyone is all excited over recent E3 announcements, and most of the really good titles come out during the Christmas season at the tail end of the year, and the games that come out earlier tend to be forgotten. So this is where those games get their due.
Kirby Amiibo!
Posted on July 6th, 2016 by
I’ve got another batch of amiibo figures to show off, and these are based on the Kirby series! I like Kirby games even better than Mario ones, so I was pretty excited for these. Let’s check them out!
Skylanders Superchargers (and PowerPuff Girls) Toys in McDonald’s Happy Meals
Posted on June 21st, 2016 by
This month, Skylanders Superchargers (and PowerPuff Girls) toys are in McDonald’s Happy Meals. Since Skylanders is a pretty big deal here at GamerDad, I figured I’d post a bit about it. Click for more pictures and info!
E3 2016 Notes
Posted on June 20th, 2016 by
Well another E3 has come and gone, and this was the first year in a long time that I wasn’t quite as interested in it as I usually am. But there was still enough stuff that I could write a blog about, so here it is!
Cary’s Favorite Mech Games
Posted on June 17th, 2016 by
A new Kirby game was released on 3DS recently, called Kirby: Planet Robobot. In this game, Kirby can pilot a robot mech to smash enemies and solve puzzles. So that got me to thinking about other mech games that I like, so here’s a blog about them!
Mega Yarn Yoshi Amiibo!
Posted on June 1st, 2016 by
I FINALLY GOT IT! The one amiibo that was missing from my collection is finally in my possession. It’s a large version of the Yarn Yoshi amiibo. Click here for pics and stuff.
Sonic Drive In has Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Themed Kids Meal Toys
Posted on April 26th, 2016 by
For a limited time, Sonic Drive In restaurants now have toys based on Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam in their kids meals. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is a 3DS RPG featuring a crossover between the Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi series, and it was released earlier this year. Click here for more details on the toys featured in this promotion.
The Three R’s of Amiibo: Ryu, Roy, and R.O.B.
Posted on April 20th, 2016 by
Hey folks. Got another batch of amiibo figures that I thought I’d share with you. This time it’s three amiibo figures whose names start with the letter R, and three new Animal Crossing amiibo figures. Let’s check them out!
Kid-friendly Boardgame Round-up
Posted on April 19th, 2016 by
Gaming isn’t always about serious strategy, staring at a board until your opponent makes their next thoughtful move. There are many games on the market perfect for players looking to add a bit of dexterity and/or silliness to their next game. This can be great for younger gamers who might otherwise have a hard time sitting still. Here are a few games I’ve played over the past few months that seem to fit the bill.
Unplugged: New York 1901 (Boardgame)
Posted on April 14th, 2016 by
Become a real estate magnate by constructing the best and the most skyscrapers in New York. Players take turns claiming lots and placing buildings almost-Tetris style onto the game board. Larger buildings are harder to squeeze onto open spaces and are worth more points. At game end, bonus points are awarded for having the most buildings along specific streets as well as a special scoring that is different each game. New York 1901 is a solid entry in the family gaming category. Fun for the older folks, but still playable by the younger (early grade school) set.
New York 1901
Publisher: Blue Orange Games
Ages: 8+
Players: 2-4
Time: 45 mins
(Review copy provided by Blue Orange Games)
