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.
Teppen (Mobile)
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Posted on September 13th, 2019 by
Do you like Capcom game characters? You know I do! Do you like collectable card game battles? If so, you may want to try Teppen. It’s a card game for mobile devices (reviewed on iPad here) which features characters from popular Capcom franchises like Street Fighter, DarkStalkers, Mega Man X, Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and more!
Hot Wheels: Infinite Loop (Mobile)
Posted on September 11th, 2019 by
Hot Wheels toy cars have delighted kids for many a generation. Heck, even I played with them when I was little. I had a foldable Hot Wheels garage playset that I played with all the time. One of my brothers had a Hot Wheels track that had a volcano that the cars would race up on. We took the loop at the top out so the cars would shoot straight up to the living room ceiling! Heck, even recently I saw Hot Wheels Mario Kart cars and tracks. I was tempted to get them, but I didn’t! But now there is a mobile racing game that captures the imagination of Hot Wheels cars and tracks with Hot Wheels: Infinite Loop. It’s available free to play for most mobile devices, but reviewed on iPad here.
Where the Bees Make Honey (PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on September 9th, 2019 by
This game is just…weird. One minute you’re in a 3-D first person view looking for office supplies in a maze of cubicles, next you’re a girl in a wintery forest searching for giant bicycle parts, and next you’re a bunny hopping around the wilderness while grocery store sounds play in the background. The changes in play style are so abrupt, it almost feels like a fever dream. And now that I’ve got you curious enough to read the rest of the review, Where the Bees Make Honey is available to download on all current consoles, but reviewed on PS4 here.
PAX West 2019 Part 2: Classics From Blocks to Burgers
Posted on September 7th, 2019 by
So last time on my first PAX article, we looked at mostly wacky indie games, as I do like weird games. Well another type of game I like is classic games. Or sequels, spinoffs, and remakes of classic games. So that’s what we’re going to take a look at in my second part of my PAX West 2019 blog.
PAX West 2019 Part 1: The Weird and Wacky World of Indie Games
Posted on September 6th, 2019 by
PAX, or Penny Arcade Expo, is one of the largest video game trade shows open to the public. There are many around the world, but it originated in Seattle and is now called PAX West. Since I wasn’t able to get into E3 this year (which makes no sense since I was able to last year), I went to PAX West last weekend instead. So here are a couple of articles about it. The first one we’ll focus on indie games. PAX is known as a showcase for indie games, sometimes even more than E3! And I played some weird ones this time, so we’ll go over a lot of the kooky games I played at this year’s PAX West!
Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Update
Posted on September 5th, 2019 by
A quick update to point out some new and upcoming D&D products. The beginner-friendly D&D Essentials Kit is now available everywhere (it was initially only available at Target.) This is a new take on the introduction to game, with a slightly different bent than the original D&D Starter Kit. The Essentials kit contains maps, a short (64 page) rulebook, a DM screen, a set of dice, an introductory adventure, and a set of notecards with a box to hold them in.
Sticky Bodies (iOS, Android)
Posted on September 4th, 2019 by
It’s a horrible name, but Sticky Bodies is a Monty Python-esque animated action game from Q-Games and PixelJunk. A giant hand drops a paper cutout person from the sky, and you must use the touch screen to guide them as they fall. In the air you’ll meet other falling people, and if you guide your character to them, they’ll stick together and form a chain. Try to chain as many people as you can before reaching the ground to get the most points. Sticky Bodies is available free-to-start on mobile devices, but reviewed on iPad here.
Unplugged: Tanto Cuore
Posted on September 2nd, 2019 by
I’ve been going to the Penny Arcade Expo, or PAX for short, for about ten years now. While I mostly visit the video game booths, there are an equal number of tabletop and card game booths as well. Every year I always pass by a booth featuring a card game called Tanto Cuore. I don’t know why I always remember that, but it does seem like a memorable game. The very kind folks at the booth always offer to show me how to play it, but I’m usually in between meetings and appointments and don’t have time. But now Tanto Cuore is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Wow, has it really been that long? I guess considering I’ve been to PAX for about that length of time, it does make sense. In honor of that milestone, the makers of the game have offered to let me review it so I can finally play it! Anyway, Tanto Cuore is a deck building card game where you amass an army of anime maids, and according to the instruction booklet, Tanto Cuore means “Much Heart” in Italian.
Three Cheers for the 3DS! Part 2: Physical Cartridge Games
Posted on August 30th, 2019 by
In the first part of my 3DS tribute blog, we looked at my favorite downloadable games. Now we’re going to look at my favorite physical cartridge games. Now of course, you could download many of these games, too, but I had them in cartridge form so they’re going here. There’s a lot to cover so let’s get started!
Galaga Revenge (iOS, Android)
Posted on August 28th, 2019 by
Video game maker Namco has created some of the most well known arcade games around (and they’re my favorite game company, too). From classics like Pac-Man to more modern hits like Tekken, Namco is one of the greats. Another one of their popular arcade classics is Galaga, and now you can enjoy yet another game in the series with Galaga Revenge. It’s free to play on mobile devices, but reviewed on iPad here.
