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.
Whispering Willows (Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, Vita)
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Posted on October 28th, 2015 by
Get ready for a spooky, supernatural ghost story adventure! Play as Elena, daughter of a caretaker of a run-down mansion. When her dad goes missing, Elena ventures into the manor to find him. But the mansion and surrounding areas aren’t what they seem to be, and are full of wandering spirits, including the ghost of the murderous former owner of the property! Luckily, Elena has a magic pendant that can let her turn into a ghost herself, which will come in handy in exploring the mansion and talking to the ghosts. Whispering Willows is available to download on Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, and Vita, but reviewed on Wii U here.
Reader Review: Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls (PS Vita)
Posted on October 26th, 2015 by
Well this is unexpected! The Danganronpa games have always been story-driven interactive visual novels, and my friend Leroy really liked them so I him review this one, too. Turns out this one is a third-person shooter! Uh oh! I hope my friend still liked it! Find out in his review!
Citrusoft Presents the Chibi-Robo Product Line!
Posted on October 23rd, 2015 by
Hello everyone and welcome to Citrusoft, the leading manufacturer of fictional robots! Today on this blog tour, I’m going to show you our most successful product line: Chibi-Robo! And yes, this is just a creative way for me to write a blog about all the Chibi-Robo games in the series, in honor of the recently released Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash on the 3DS.
Splendor (Boardgame, PC, iOS, Android)
Posted on October 22nd, 2015 by
Splendor is a gem-themed game of economic growth. Players use consumable gem chips to purchase point cards, which serve as permanent gems. As players accumulate cards, they are able to purchase more expensive cards worth more points. In this way, the game steamrolls into a finale of large point card purchases. While it sounds rather dry, the game has an attraction as a simple “snowball” game where one’s resources accumulate and become more powerful over time.
Reader Review: Undertale (PC)
Posted on October 21st, 2015 by
I used to love RPGs as a kid in the 16-bit days, but I have a hard time getting into them anymore since they mostly have long and meandering 80-hour plots and overly complicated gameplay. It’s nice to know that others feel that way, too, like my friend Robbie Allen. He reviewed this RPG that sounds really fun, and not like today’s typical RPGs. So check out his review of Undertale, a downloadable game on Steam!
Minecraft: Story Mode (PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, iOS, Android)
Posted on October 20th, 2015 by
Minecraft: Story mode is a point-and-click videogame set in a phenomenally popular brand. If you haven’t had contact with a child under the age of 15, you may not know about the cultural phenomenon that is Minecraft. Minecraft is a very popular open-ended exploration and building game based around block-like graphics that give it a bit of a LEGO vibe. Minecraft: Story Mode is the first game that uses the Minecraft Universe as a setting. A cross between a point-and-click adventure and a quick-choice response system (think Dragon’s Lair in the arcade if you’re old enough), Minecraft Story Mode manages to deliver a fun, if simple, game that hits the spot for its target audience.
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Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader? (3DS)
Posted on October 19th, 2015 by
Hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader is a TV game show where adult contestants try and answer school questions that 5th graders are required to know and learn in class. If the grown-ups forget or if that subject is a little fuzzy, they can call upon actual elementary school kids to help them out for a limited time. And now you can test and see if you’re smarter with the 3DS game based on the television series.
From Villager to Mayor to Happy Home Designer
Posted on October 16th, 2015 by
Hey folks, just wanted to write a blog and tell you about my new job! I’m designing happy homes, and my clients are real animals! But luckily it’s pretty easy work, and somewhat entertaining, too. So let’s take a look at how I got to where I am today.
Reader Review: Final Dusk (PC)
Posted on October 14th, 2015 by
October is the perfect month for silly spooky Halloween games, so here’s a review by my friend Robbie Allen. It’s a downloadable PC title called Final Dusk, and in it you play as a vampire girl as she sets out to save her family from a witch who turned them all into stone! Check it out!
Snail Bob 2 (iOS, PC)
Posted on October 12th, 2015 by
Help Bob the snail stay safe in this sequel to the hit 2-D puzzler. Similar to Lemmings, Snail Bob will creep along in dozens of single screen puzzle rooms, but he won’t stop, even if danger is ahead. You’ll have to tap switches and manipulate the environment so Snail Bob has a safe path to the exit. Snail Bob 2 is a downloadable title for iOS devices and PC, but reviewed on iPad here.
