Save the Arcades
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Posted on August 12th, 2009 by
Normally I don’t post press releases here, but as a fan of classic arcades, this one caught my interest. Looks as if Stride Gum is going to help raise money to help keep a video arcade in business. Also reminds me that I really want to visit that Arcade UFO in Austin, TX. I lived in Austin when I was in college. It’s probably a good thing that arcade wasn’t around when I was in college, or I might not have gotten any studying done! Anyway, here’s the press release:
Stupid, Stupid Media
Posted on August 1st, 2009 by
I’ll be brief. Coraline is a really good flick but this post is about how stupid the media can be and why I think Internet piracy is undefeatable….
Leapin’ into Action
Posted on July 27th, 2009 by
I recommend Leapfrog’s Leapster, Leapster 2, and Didj all the time. While I didn’t recommend their innovative and very cool toddler toy “My Pal Scout” (an interactive plush not recommended because it falls outside my purview here at GD), I thought I’d pass along this warning. NOTE: I have one and I can’t see how these decals could come off. I commend Leap for acting fast and spending the money to protect kids.
CardioGram Kids
Posted on July 24th, 2009 by
I recieved the following and even though I normally don’t do things like this, I figured it was important enough – crucial even – to share it with you. Especially given that I personally suffer from ADHD and Heart Problems. That’s what this is about – ADHD and Heart Problems.
Unplugged: D&D, A Year in Review
Posted on July 22nd, 2009 by
With the new version of Dungeons and Dragons (4th Edition) revealed last year, there has been the expected line of products released by Wizards of the Coast to supplement the game. Some are targeted at all players, while others are primarily for Dungeon Masters (the folks who put together and referee the game every session). Here’s a quick rundown of supplements released over the past year with a few comments to fill you in on what’s included and who might benefit from them. If you just want the best of the best, feel free to read my previous article going into detail on my favorites for the year: D&D Insider Character Builder, the Players Handbook 2, Dungeon Delve, and the Monster Manual 2.
Unplugged: D&D, Highlights of the Year
Posted on July 20th, 2009 by
The newest incarnation of the Dungeons and Dragons role playing game (4th edition) has been out for just over a year. Reviews were fairly mixed at first, but most of the furor of over changes to the game have died down. Die hard fans of the old system (3.5 edition) have moved on to keep their holy flame lit in support of their familiar system, but most players have moved on and begun to embrace the new version. Wizards of the Coast has succeeded in their attempt to overhaul the game by making it easier to learn, quicker to play, and better balanced for character options. My initial reservation to the new system was a concern over the lack of variety in player characters. One fighter-type was pretty much like another and there was very little room to customize to make a unique character. Fortunately, material published throughout the year has done much to improve the situation. Follow along with me and I’ll give you a virtual tour of a year of releases, giving you the skinny on what books are best, and which ones you might as well avoid. Today we’ll look at my top picks of the year, and tomorrow we’ll briefly hit every major release of the year.
GamerDad at iVillage Again!
Posted on July 10th, 2009 by
Another slideshow, this time a bit more fun. iVillage also asked me to handle the writing portion for another slideshow, this one about classic games.
GamerDad in iVillage.com
Posted on July 10th, 2009 by
How many ways are videogames GOOD for kids? Let me count them. Or just click on the link below to see how many ways iVillage wanted for the following slideshow (hint: it’s in the title). Remember, it takes an iVillage to raise a child. (iVillage is a publication of NBC/Universal and is one of the most popular communities for mom-age women who are likely suspicious of gaming.)
Fight Night Round 4
Posted on July 1st, 2009 by
I was impressed with Fight Night, I complained a lot but liked Fight Night 2 (I was told the reason there wasn’t clinching was because it was impossible to implement in a fun way) Fight Night Round 3 added clinching, and it was fun, and I liked the game. But Fight Night Round 4 is the best of the series and among the best fighting games ever made.
GamerDad is 6!
Posted on June 30th, 2009 by
I’ve had too many occasions over the past year or so to list my accomplishments here at GamerDad. I won’t do that this time – let’s keep it simple. Happy 6th Anniversary to GamerDad: Gaming with Children. Here’s to the future, however it goes!
