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.
Pinball FX3: Solo: A Star Wars Story (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
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Posted on October 5th, 2018 by
Earlier this year, we got a new Star Wars movie based on Han Solo’s adventures before he met up with Luke and friends. I read that it bombed in theaters, which is a shame because I thought it was pretty good! I think I even liked it better than The Last Jedi. But now you can enjoy the movie in pinball form with Pinball FX3’s Solo: A Star Wars Story pack, downloadable for PS4, Xbox One, and PC (reviewed on PS4 here).
A Gummy’s Life (Switch, PC)
Posted on October 3rd, 2018 by
At the end of this month, on Halloween kids will dress up and go door to door getting candy, so what better time to play a game about gummy candies beating the sugar out of each other? That’s exactly what you do in A Gummy’s Life, an arena fighter for up to 8 players! It’s available to download on Switch and PC, but reviewed on Switch here.
Lightfield: Hyper Edition (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on October 1st, 2018 by
Lightfield is a futuristic racer but it’s unique in that you can fly anywhere you like in your spaceship. But you can press a button to hug onto nearby walls, floors, ceilings, and other surfaces, and when you do this, you go much faster. So you’ll want to do this as much as you can on the crazy tracks where you can go pretty much anywhere. The game is available to download on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here.
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures (iOS, Android)
Posted on September 28th, 2018 by
For nearly every little girl who loves to play with Barbie dolls, the ultimate dream is to own Barbie’s Dreamhouse, a giant dollhouse for Barbie and her friends. And now your little girl can have that dreamhouse without having to put in a second mortgage and spend all night putting it together. The Barbie Dreamhouse app is available to download on smart devices (reviewed on iPad here) and is basically a virtual dollhouse featuring Barbie and her friends. I read there’s apparently a Netflix show about it, too.
Bloons Adventure Time TD (iOS, Google Play)
Posted on September 26th, 2018 by
Adventure Time is one of Cartoon Network’s most popular and long-running shows. Although I think they had their final episode recently. I have to say that in the 20 plus years I’ve been reviewing games, out of all the licensed ones out there, I think I’ve reviewed more Adventure Time titles than any other. In fact, I don’t really watch the show, I just get all my knowledge of it from the games, really. Speaking of things that have been around for a while, there is a game called Bloons that has frequented many web browsers and mobile devices. It’s game where monkeys pop balloons. Now Bloons and Adventure Time are teaming up on mobile devices with Bloons Adventure Time TD, a free-to-play tower defense game (that’s what the TD stands for) where balloons have invaded the land of Ooo, and it’s up to Finn, Jake, and the rest of the gang to pop them all! (reviewed on iPad here)
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots (PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on September 24th, 2018 by
An evil mole and his army have invaded a peaceful village of rabbits and stolen all of their carrots. Now it’s up to a ninja rabbit to get them back! Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is a high speed beat ‘em up with shooter elements. It’s available to download on nearly all the current game consoles and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here.
The Games of the NES Classic Edition
Posted on September 21st, 2018 by
For the longest time I was kind of sad I never got the NES Classic Edition. But when Nintendo restocked them last, I was finally able to get one! So here is a blog about all the games you can play on it.
The Messenger (Switch, PS4, PC)
Posted on September 19th, 2018 by
In the distant future, demons have taken over the land and only a scant few humans remain. A clan of ninjas hide out on a remote island protecting the prophecy of a savior delivering a message on a scroll. You are a ninja in this clan and end up being the messenger in the prophecy. Now it’s up to you to save the day in this 8- and 16-bit retro styled 2-D platforming adventure. It’s available to download on nearly all current consoles and PC, but reviewed on Switch here.
Chiki Chiki Boxy Racers (Switch)
Posted on September 17th, 2018 by
At first glance, Chiki Chiki Boxy Racers may look like a typical top down racer like RC Pro-Am or Micro Machines, featuring blocky graphics straight out of Minecraft or Crossy Road. And it is. But this downloadable Switch title also ended up being a lot better than I thought it would be, thanks to solid controls and fun gameplay.
Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe (PS4, Switch, PC)
Posted on September 14th, 2018 by
Mina Han is a young woman who lives in a fantasy world full of orcs, dwarves, and monsters. She also works at her parents’ restaurant, but desires to enlist in the Battle Chef Brigade: an army of chefs who fight monsters and then cook them. So she runs away from home to participate in a big cooking competition so she can join the brigade. In this game you play as Mina in a unique mix of 2-D hack and slash and match three puzzle solving. It’s available for PS4, Switch, and PC, but reviewed on Switch here. Since I didn’t review the original release of the game, I’m also not sure what was added for this Deluxe version.
