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.
The Games of the PlayStation Classic: Part 1
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Posted on May 8th, 2019 by
The Sony PlayStation is one of my favorite game consoles of all time. It had a major impact on the industry and on many people’s lives, including my own. So I was intrigued when Sony announced their PlayStation Classic system last year. Similar to the NES and SNES Mini Classics, the PlayStation one is a tiny little console shaped like a little PSX and has 20 games preloaded onto it. So I was glad when I got it for Christmas last year. I finally got around to trying it, so I thought we’d take a look at what’s on it together in this blog.
She Remembered Caterpillars (Switch, PC)
Posted on May 6th, 2019 by
I’m not really sure why this game is called She Remembered Caterpillars. Before each level there is some text for some kind of story, but it’s not really necessary or related to the gameplay and just makes things more artsy and pretentious than what it needs to be. For all I’m concerned, the story is that you’re trying to make these little colored critters get to certain spots on a maze filled with colored bridges and whatnot, and when all the little guys are where they need to be, they’ll sprout propellers and fly away, moving you on to the next level. This puzzle game is available to download on Switch and PC, but reviewed on Switch here.
Echo amiibo Trio
Posted on May 3rd, 2019 by
My latest batch of amiibo figures are a trio of echo fighters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Ken, Princess Daisy, and Young Link. Actually I’m not sure if Young Link is considered an echo fighter, as I don’t get into the nitty gritty semantics and details of Smash Bros. But anyway, let’s take a look at these amiibo!
Pliq (iOS, Android)
Posted on May 1st, 2019 by
Pliq is a Tetris-style free-to-play puzzle game downloadable on iOS and Android devices (reviewed on iPad here). Arranged rows of blocks fall from above, and you use the touch screen to create blocks from below. Tap the blocks again to make them disappear. Try to make your blocks match up to what’s falling so everything disappears and you get points.
Cook, Serve, Delicious 2!! (PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on April 29th, 2019 by
Cook in all sorts of eating establishments and run your own restaurant in Cook, Serve, Delicious 2!!. It’s a downloadable restaurant time management sim for nearly all current game consoles and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here. I’ve never played the first game, though, so I don’t know what’s been added or improved in the sequel.
Cartoon Network Arcade (iOS, Android)
Posted on April 26th, 2019 by
Now you can play simple mini-games starring your favorite Cartoon Network stars all in one place with Cartoon Network Arcade. It’s available free to download on iOS and Android, but reviewed on iPad here. You can select games to play in a hub, as well as earn virtual mini-figurines. But you have to set up an account to do that last part so I didn’t mess with it. In each game you can earn coins to buy new characters and power-ups, and view ads to continue your progress. Let’s take a look at the games you can play. They may add more or take away some later, but AS OF THIS WRITING, here’s what they’ve got.
FUN! FUN! Animal Park (Switch)
Posted on April 24th, 2019 by
Have fun with all sorts of critters in this animal themed party game for Nintendo Switch. Your hosts are a puppet lion and rabbit, but the two-player party games feature all sorts of real animals like penguins, pandas, giraffes, dogs, pigs, meerkats and many more!
New Rue Eur (iOS, Android)
Posted on April 22nd, 2019 by
I’m not even sure how you pronounce the title of this game. If I say it like it’s spelled, it sounds like I’m running out of batteries or something. Anyway, New Rue Eur is a free-to-play puzzle game where you match up license plates on a road. It’s available to download on mobile devices but reviewed on iPad here.
Have a Super Mario Easter!
Posted on April 19th, 2019 by
I love the Easter holiday. I enjoy both the religious and secular sides of it. So I was thrilled to find some Mario related Easter treats at the store. So let’s take a look at what I’ve found.
American Ninja Warrior Challenge (Switch, PS4, Xbox One)
Posted on April 17th, 2019 by
American Ninja Warrior is a long-running obstacle course TV game show, and it’s been very popular. So much so that now there is a video game based on it! Create and train an athlete in career mode, challenge other players, and even design your own obstacle courses. It’s available on nearly all current game consoles, but reviewed on Switch here.
