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.
LEGO Dimensions: The LEGO Batman Movie Story Pack
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Posted on March 17th, 2017 by
Recently, The LEGO Batman Movie came out in theaters, and it’s a blast! Not quite as good as the original LEGO Movie that it spun off from, but still a hoot and a half in its own right. Now you can relive the action and fun of that new flick with The LEGO Batman Movie Story Pack for LEGO Dimensions. It’s available for nearly all the current game consoles, but reviewed on Wii U here.
Death Squared (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac)
Posted on March 16th, 2017 by
Death Squared is a member of that unique category of cooperative puzzle game. Little square robots maneuver around platforms to reach their color-coded ending spot. It can be played solo, by moving robots one (or two) at a time, the game shines when played fully cooperatively – so you can congratulate or humiliate your partner depending on their performance in solving the puzzle.
Vertical Drop Heroes HD (PS4, Vita, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on March 15th, 2017 by
Vertical Drop Heroes is a roguelike game. Meaning you travel through randomly generated dungeons and try and last as long as you can. But the dungeons in this game are unique. You drop vertically down, like a well, fighting baddies and collecting items along the way. It kind of reminds me of Mr. Driller, except the gameplay is totally different (actually there is one game mode in the Japan only Drill Land game that is more like it). It’s available for download on PS4, Vita, Xbox One, and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here.
Semispheres (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on March 13th, 2017 by
Semispheres is a really unique and fun action puzzle game downloadable for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here. You control two jellyfish-like things, one orange, one blue. They both have a maze on each side of the screen that they must navigate to reach a common goal. Once each one arrives, you can move to the next level. But here’s the trick, you control both characters at the same time! You use the left analog stick to move the orange jellyfish on the left side of the screen, and the right analog stick to control the blue one on the right. The challenge comes from figuring out the puzzle mazes while keeping track of both characters!
Double Dragon IV (PS4)
Posted on March 10th, 2017 by
Double Dragon was one of the first arcade side-scrolling beat ‘em ups, and when I was a kid, it was very popular. It got tons of sequels, spin-offs, and home ports. At one point, there was even a Double Dragon cartoon, toys, and even a live action movie! (The movie was awful, but also funny in a B-Movie, MST3K sort of way) But you know what’s strange is that while there were games after Double Dragon 3, they were all spin-offs, like Super Double Dragon, BattleToads and Double Dragon, even a one-on-one fighter, and more recently: Double Dragon Neon. But there has never been an official sequel to Double Dragon 3. Until now, with Double Dragon IV, downloadable on PS4.
Link Twin (iOS, Google Play, Galaxy Apps)
Posted on March 8th, 2017 by
Twins Tom and Lilly need your help getting home in this downloadable puzzle game available on iOS, Google Play, and Galaxy Apps, but reviewed on iPad here. When you swipe up, down, left, or right, the twins will move in that direction at the same time. Your goal is to get them to stand on two targets at once. Use blocks, rocks, switches, and warp pads to help you along the way. But if just one of them falls off the playfield, you’ll have to start the level over again.
Star Wars Pinball: Rogue One (PS4, PS3, Vita, Xbox One, 360, PC, iOS)
Posted on March 6th, 2017 by
Star Wars: Rogue One was one of last year’s hit movies, and the first side story film set in the famed universe. It’s all about the events that happened right before A New Hope, where a team of rebels tries to steal the Death Star plans to discover its weakness. And now you can relive the action in pinball form with Star Wars Pinball: Rogue One for play on Zen Studios’ pinball platforms: Pinball FX2 and Zen Pinball 2. They’re available on nearly all current game consoles and computers, but reviewed on PS4 here. Also maybe a slight spoiler warning or two for those who haven’t seen the movie yet.
G.P. the GamerPuppet Unboxes the Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Storybook Edition
Posted on March 3rd, 2017 by
Hey there! G.P. the GamerPuppet here! How long has it been? Like…TWO YEARS?!? Anyway, for Christmas, Cary got the Odin Sphere Left…luft…Leifthrasir (my gosh why is that so hard to spell, much less pronounce) Storybook Edition. It’s the special edition of the re-release of Odin Sphere on the PS4, and it comes with lots of neat goodies. So Cary had me unbox it to show you all what’s in it!
Hunter’s Legacy (PS4, Xbox One)
Posted on March 1st, 2017 by
In a magical realm, the Horn of Alignment has been stolen and evil covers the land. It’s up to Ikki to save the day. Ikki is a member of a race of cat people and she’s also one of the best hunters around. Guide her through 2-D platform jumping areas as she defeats enemies and overcomes obstacles in this game that has exploration elements similar to Metroid style titles. Hunter’s Legacy is available to download on PS4 and Xbox One, but reviewed on PS4 here.
Akihabara: Feel the Rhythm (iOS, Google Play, PC)
Posted on February 27th, 2017 by
Akihabara is a district in Tokyo known for having lots of electronic shops. Akihabara: Feel the Rhythm is a puzzle game with music elements. It’s available for download on iOS, Google Play, and PC, but reviewed on iPad here.
