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.
Disney Infinity (PS3, Wii U, 360, 3DS, Wii)
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Posted on August 30th, 2013 by
Recently a report went out saying that Skylanders is the top selling action figure line here in the US. Now Disney wants of piece of the action, too! So here comes Disney Infinity, a video game action figure combo where you place popular Disney character figures on a stand and then you can play as them in the Disney Infinity game! It’s available for nearly all the current popular game consoles, but the PS3 version is reviewed here.
DuckTales: Remastered (PS3, Wii U, 360, PC)
Posted on August 29th, 2013 by
I can describe this title in five words: ‘This game is my childhood.’ I think that’s worth repeating in all caps. THIS GAME IS MY CHILDHOOD. Click here to read a rather gushy review of this remake to one of my favorite NES games based on a fantastic Disney TV cartoon (PS3 version reviewed here).
Saints Row IV Strategy Guide
Posted on August 28th, 2013 by
The latest in the Saints Row game series has been recently released, and now BradyGames has you covered with a strategy guide for the new title. Here’s a peek as to what to expect inside.
Zorbit’s Math Adventure (iPad)
Posted on August 27th, 2013 by
School is starting soon, and now you can give your young space cadet a rocket boost in preschool math skills with Zorbit’s Math Adventure for iOS devices (played on iPad here). Help the young alien Zorbit and his friends practice early math fundamentals as they help Zorbit collect Power Stars so he can have enough fuel to go to a brand new planet: Earth! Your preschooler will hone counting skills, number and shape recognition, size and direction comparisons, and more!
Phineas & Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff (Wii U, Wii, 3DS, DS, 360)
Posted on August 26th, 2013 by
In Disney Channel’s hit cartoon series, Phineas and Ferb, two boys (the title characters), try and cram as much outlandish fun as they can in the summer break before school starts. Now you and your kids can have one last summer bash with the gang and help them find artifacts for their backyard Museum of Cool Stuff (Wii version reviewed here).
The Fighters of Dragon’s Crown (PS3, Vita)
Posted on August 25th, 2013 by
One of the games I got recently was Dragon’s Crown on the PS3. It seems like it would probably be a better fit on the Vita, but since I only have a PS3, I’ll just be happy with that version! I thought it might be fun to write a little bit about the characters you can control in the game, so here’s a short blog about the fighters you can play as. I was in a silly mood when I wrote this, so be warned!
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures
Posted on August 23rd, 2013 by
Very few video game characters get their own cartoon show. And even fewer get multiple shows based on their electronic adventures. I think only Mario, Sonic, and Mega Man have pulled that last feat off, maybe Street Fighter if you count the anime toons. And now, Pac-Man has done the very same thing. All through this summer, the classic arcade dot and ghost muncher is starring in a brand new computer animated cartoon series called Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, airing on Disney XD. As a huge Pac-Man fan, you KNOW I’d be writing about it sooner or later. So here it is!
Pac-Man Dash (iPad)
Posted on August 21st, 2013 by
Many popular video game characters have jumped on the continuously running game genre so prevalent on the mobile gaming platforms. Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic Dash), and Rayman (Rayman’s Jungle Run), to name a few. Now Pac-Man is taking a bite out of the dash and run gameplay concept with Pac-Man Dash for iOS devices (played on iPad for this review). The game is also based on the new computer animated cartoon on Disney XD: Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures!
August 3DS StreetPass Meetup for the North Dallas/Plano, TX Area
Posted on August 20th, 2013 by
This coming Saturday, August 24, is another 3DS StreetPass Meetup for the North Dallas/Plano, TX area. Same time and place as always. I’ve been super busy lately, so I’m not EXACTLY sure if I’ll be able to go to this one, but I will certainly try. As always, more info can be found here.
G.P. the GamerPuppet Unboxes the Tales of Xillia Collector’s Edition (PS3)
Posted on August 19th, 2013 by
G.P. the GamerPuppet here, with another limited collector’s edition of a game to unbox! This time it’s Namco Bandai’s newest entry in their flagship Tales RPG series: Tales of Xillia for PS3! Click here to take a look at all the stuff you get inside!
