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.
Tiny Brains (PS3, PS4)
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Posted on January 31st, 2014 by
A mad scientist has created four lab animals with super powers, and now you must help the little critters use teamwork and their abilities to escape the doctor’s wrath! Originally a downloadable launch title for the PS4, now you can play Tiny Brains on the PS3 as well (which is the platform this review is based on). Tiny Brains is a co-op puzzle game for up to four players.
Kid Aviator (iPad)
Posted on January 30th, 2014 by
Step right up, folks, to the latest sideshow circus sensation. Be amazed as a boy is shot out of a cannon, and keep him away from obstacles in this endless flying game, downloadable for Android and iOS devices (iPad version reviewed here).
Atomic Fusion: Particle Collider (iPad)
Posted on January 29th, 2014 by
This unique game combines gameplay elements from favorites like Ikaruga with aesthetics found in titles like Geometry Wars. It’s available for download on Android and iOS devices, but reviewed on iPad here.
Lucifer Ring (PS3)
Posted on January 28th, 2014 by
MonkeyPaw Games is releasing some import PSOne titles you can download on your PS3, and this past week’s was Lucifer Ring. Since it’s all in Japanese, I couldn’t tell you what the story is about, but you play as sword-wielding Nash as he fights his way through goblins, dragons, and other evil beasties (one looks like Skeletor). This 3-D hack and slash reminds me of another PSOne classic called Dragon Valor, but since I imagine no one has heard of that one, I’ll just say it’s similar to Golden Axe with a little bit of Ghosts N Goblins themes thrown in.
Darklings (iPad)
Posted on January 27th, 2014 by
Darklings is a unique touch screen action game available on the Apple App store (reviewed on iPad here). Play as a glowing Lum creature who can’t move, but can possess approaching creatures called Darklings. If these Darklings touch the Lum, you lose the game, so you must possess the creatures that come from the left and right sides to survive. Each Darkling has a symbol above its head. Draw that symbol on the touch screen to possess that creature. Keep doing that to survive wave after wave of Darklings.
VeggieTales Appisode: 3 Builders (iPad)
Posted on January 24th, 2014 by
Personally, I LOVE VeggieTales. It’s a fun computer animated series that combines great humor with Bible based lessons and values. And now Larry the Cucumber, Bob the Tomato, and the rest of the gang are entering into the 21st century with an interactive episode of VeggieTales for your iPad or iPhone (reviewed on iPad here).
Give My Ball Back (iPad)
Posted on January 23rd, 2014 by
This is the story of a little boy and his favorite toy: a ball. But every night when the boy sleeps, a monster lad who lives in his closet sneaks into the little kid’s room and takes his ball. So the next night, the little boy must enter the monster’s room and take his ball back. And the cycle repeats. Help the boy and the monster take back the ball in this puzzle game downloadable for iOS devices (reviewed on iPad here).
Double Dragon (PS3)
Posted on January 22nd, 2014 by
Double Dragon is widely considered to be one of the first side scrolling beat ‘em up games, and it had a huge impact on the video games and entertainment industries. It spawned several sequels in the arcade and ports on home consoles. They had crossover adventures with other video game heroes, such as the Battletoads. There was even an animated series and live action movie about Double Dragon. And only a couple of years ago, there was an 80’s reference-filled remake called Double Dragon Neon (and I even reviewed it). But did you know that at one point, there was a Double Dragon one-on-one fighting game? I didn’t know that, and I thought I knew all there was to know about Double Dragon. Anyway, this game was for the Neo Geo and Japan-only PlayStation. MonkeyPaw Games is releasing several import PSOne games for download on the PS3, and their first one is this Double Dragon title!
AntiSquad (iPad)
Posted on January 21st, 2014 by
A group of militant gun-toting vigilantes are out to stop a drug cartel in Mexico. With a premise like that, you’d expect AntiSquad to be some kind of first person shooter action game. But it’s not! AntiSquad is actually a strategy game for iPad and iPhone (reviewed on iPad here).
Reader Review: Long Live the Queen (PC)
Posted on January 20th, 2014 by
My good friend, Leroy Capasso, has another indie computer game to review! This time, it’s a visual novel and life simulation game called Long Live the Queen. Click here to read his review!
