Welcome to GamerDad: Gaming with Children. My name is Andrew S. Bub - the GamerDad - and I've been writing about videogames, movies, and children for over 15 years now. After working as a magazine journalist, I switched gears to write about how media violence affects children, educating parents about them, and working closely with magazines, newspapers, major retailers and even politicians. GamerDad is an internationally recognized expert in this field. Games, movies and media are fun, kids and families love them, they aren't going away. So join me in cutting through the hype and lets have a real conversation about the things that matter: Video Games, Violent Media, and their supposed effect on children and families.
Welcome to GamerDad: Gaming with Children. My name is Andrew S. Bub - the GamerDad - and I've been writing about videogames, movies, and children for over 15 years now. After working as a magazine journalist, I switched gears to write about how media violence affects children, educating parents about them, and working closely with magazines, newspapers, major retailers and even politicians. GamerDad is an internationally recognized expert in this field. Games, movies and media are fun, kids and families love them, they aren't going away. So join me in cutting through the hype and lets have a real conversation about the things that matter: Video Games, Violent Media, and their supposed effect on children and families.
Dead End Job (Switch, Xbox One, PC, Mobile)
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Posted on January 13th, 2020 by
Hector Plasam is a ghost hunter, but when his partner turns into a ghost herself, he must earn enough money to bring her back with his ‘Dead End Job.’ It’s a rogue-like twin stick shooter with randomly generated levels and art style and humor that imitates 90s cartoons like Ren and Stimpy. It’s available to download on most current consoles, PC, and mobile, but reviewed on Switch here.
Shovel Knight amiibo
Posted on January 10th, 2020 by
The last thing we’ll look at for this Shovel Knight Week is some new amiibo figures that came out recently during the release of the last two games I reviewed. There is an amiibo three pack with the characters from the Shovel Knight DLC that are included in Treasure Trove, and a special surprise, too!
Shovel Knight Showdown (Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on January 8th, 2020 by
The next new Shovel Knight game we’re going to look at is a multiplayer fighting side-game. It features characters and locations from the game and Smash Bros. style gameplay. It comes with Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove on the Switch, which we looked at last time, but it’s also a game you can download separately on all current consoles and PC, but reviewed on Switch here.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on January 6th, 2020 by
Yacht Club Games really made a name for themselves with Shovel Knight, one of the most successful indie games ever. It’s an 8-bit styled 2D action platformer starring a knight with an unusual weapon: a shovel! But it proves to be an effective way to defeat enemies, dig up treasure, and pogo bounce over obstacles. The game takes the best of the most memorable 8-bit classics, like Mega Man, Castlevania, DuckTales, and Super Mario Bros. 3. Shovel Knight has even appeared in other games, like an assist trophy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or even a playable fighter in Blade Strangers. To celebrate Shovel Knight’s success, this week is going to be Shovel Knight Week here at GamerDad.com! I’ve got three articles and reviews based on recent Shovel Knight releases! First up is Shovel Knight Treasure Trove, which takes all the DLC and side games from the Shovel Knight franchise and puts them all into one game! It’s available on all current consoles and PC, but reviewed on Switch here.
Cary is Looking Forward in 2020
Posted on January 3rd, 2020 by
At the beginning of every year I like to write a blog about the games I’m looking forward to in that coming year, so here we are again with games I’m looking forward to in 2020! Now keep in mind that these aren’t ALL the games I’m looking forward to. More will be announced at E3 and such I’m sure as the year goes on. And there are some games that I’m looking forward to that have been announced, but I’m not sure they’ll really come out in 2020, like Breath of the Wild 2 and Metroid Prime 4. But you never know. But here are a list of 2020 games that I’m PRETTY sure are coming this year and I’m looking forward to them.
Tools Up! (PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on January 1st, 2020 by
Tools Up! is a co-op couch multiplayer game where you must use teamwork to perform home renovations. Paint walls, carpet floors, and clean up before the strict time limit expires. It’s kind of like Overcooked, except with construction instead of cooking. It’s available to download on all current consoles and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here. Speaking of the review, I’ve got a treat for you today. The folks who played this game for this review all have experience with home renovation. First, there’s me. While I write game reviews on the side, my full time job is working as a sales associate at a major hardware store chain. I don’t do any D.I.Y. projects myself, but I certainly know my way around a hardware store. But my Player Two for this review was my stepfather Jamie, who used to do home renovation projects before he started driving a truck again. So with our combined experience, we should be able to ace this game, right? Well, you’ll just have to find out by reading this review!
Pinball FX3: Williams Pinball Volume 5 (PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on December 30th, 2019 by
For many years, Zen Studios has been making original video pinball tables for their Pinball FX and Zen Pinball outlets. Now they’re tackling real life classic pinball machines in video form from the Williams and Bally lineups. Volume 5 of this set includes three more tables, including my all time favorite pinball machine ever! YES! To play them, first you need to download the Pinball FX3 hub (available for most current consoles and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here). And then you can buy and download table sets.
Zumba: Burn it Up (Switch)
Posted on December 27th, 2019 by
Now that Christmas is over, many people are starting to think about their New Year resolutions. If yours is to stay active and get in shape, you may want check out Zumba: Burn it Up. It’s the latest in a long running dance game series based on the Zumba fitness craze. Move your body to dozens of Latin songs in this Switch exclusive.
Tap Pop Balloon (Mobile)
Posted on December 25th, 2019 by
I love it when a game’s title explains to you perfectly what you’ll be doing in the game. In Tap Pop Balloon, you’ll tap the screen to pop floating balloons for points. Don’t let any float away to the top of the screen or you’ll lose a heart! Lose all three of your hearts and it’s Game Over. Also watch out for balloon with pictures of skulls on them. If you tap one of those, you’ll immediately lose the game, no matter how many hearts you have! It’s available as a free-to-play download on mobile devices, but reviewed on iPad here.
Magic Brick Wars (Mobile)
Posted on December 23rd, 2019 by
Halfbrick has made some of the most well known games for mobile devices and consoles (but mostly mobile). There’s Raskulls, which is what a sequel to Mr. Driller probably should’ve been. And the continuous runner/flyer Jetpack Joyride. And who could forget Fruit Ninja from the early days of mobile gaming? And now the characters from those titles have come together for a player vs. player action strategy game called Magic Brick Wars. It kind of reminds me of the classic arcade game Rampart. It’s available as a free-to-play download on mobile devices, but reviewed on iPad here.
