E3 2016 Notes
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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)
Free Skylanders Battlecast Card in Kid Cuisine Meals
Posted on April 13th, 2016 by
Skylanders is a super-popular toys-to-life video game that features real figurines that you can scan into a game and play as those characters. I’ve been lucky to have the opportunity to review all the main Skylanders games here at GamerDad. Now there is also a collectable card game as well called Skylanders Battlecast, which you can also play on mobile devices. And for a limited time, you can get a free Skylanders Battlecast card in boxes of Kid Cuisine TV dinners (do they even call them TV dinners anymore?).
The National Videogame Museum Opens in Frisco, TX: Part 2
Posted on April 8th, 2016 by
Yesterday we went over the exhibits in the newly-opened National Videogame Museum in Frisco, TX. If you haven’t read that article, I encourage you to go back and read it, too. But the museum is more than just exhibits; it’s just as much of a video game art museum as it is a history museum. So today we’re going to look at the artwork in the museum, all of which was hand-painted by super talented local artists. We’ll also look at the museum’s awesome arcade and some opening day fun and shenanigans, too!
The National Videogame Museum Opens in Frisco, TX: Part 1
Posted on April 7th, 2016 by
There are all kinds of museums in the US, but none so far dedicated to the history of video games. Until now! On Saturday, April 2, the National Videogame Museum opened its doors in Frisco, TX. Which is cool because that’s only about 15 minutes driving distance from where I live! So for the next couple of days here at GamerDad.com, I’m going to take you all on a virtual tour of the museum. But I won’t show you everything! You’ll just have to come out and see it all for yourself. And I hope you do, too! It’s not some rinky-dink operation either. It’s like something you’d see at E3 or even Disney World!
