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.
G.P. the GamerPuppet Unboxes Project X-Zone Limited Edition for 3DS!
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Posted on June 28th, 2013 by
Hey, G.P. the GamerPuppet here. It’s been a long time, but Cary just got the Limited Edition of Project X-Zone and is having me unbox it! Project X-Zone is a strategy action-RPG featuring characters from Namco Bandai, Capcom, and SEGA working and fighting together! It’s actually a sequel to Namco X Capcom, a Japan only PS2 game. Anyway, I’m wearing Cary’s Mega Man helmet because Mega Man X is one of the characters in the new game! Let’s take a look at all that stuff you get in the Limited Edition!
Doritos Crash Course 2 (360)
Posted on June 27th, 2013 by
A few years ago, Doritos and Microsoft teamed up to release a free game on Xbox LIVE called Doritos Crash Course. It was a 2-D platforming obstacle course game where you played as your Xbox Avatar, and it was similar to games like WipeOut (based on the popular game show). Now they’ve released a sequel, but is it truly free-to-play like the first one? Read on to find out!
FitStar: Tony Gonzalez (iPad)
Posted on June 26th, 2013 by
FitStar is a free-to-play fitness app for the iPad that provides weekly customized workouts and videos. It features visual and audio instruction by NFL star Tony Gonzalez. But how much fitness do you really get for free? Read on to find out!
Sheep Up! (iPad)
Posted on June 25th, 2013 by
This free-to-play game for iOS devices (iPad version reviewed here) doesn’t pull the wool over your eyes! It’s actually really fun. A mischievous little dog has knocked a toy sheep into a stack of cardboard boxes, and now you must help guide the bouncing sheep out of the correlated abyss. The game kind of reminds me of a classic Game Boy Color title called Kirby’s Tilt n Tumble. Or if you want to go even really old school, those tilting maze marble games. Except in Sheep Up!, your toy sheep is always bouncing, not rolling!
Jane Wilde (iPad)
Posted on June 24th, 2013 by
It’s Free Game Week here at GamerDad! For the next four days, we’ll be looking at games you can download and play for free! First up is Jane Wilde for iOS devices (iPad version reviewed here). Zombies are running rampant in a Wild West town, and it’s up to sexy sheriff Jane Wilde to blast them to smithereens in this 2-D side-scrolling action game.
A Bravoman…Cartoon?!?
Posted on June 23rd, 2013 by
Hey, have you ever heard of Bravoman? It’s OK if you haven’t. He’s a really obscure Namco video game character. But I found out he recently got his own totally legit cartoon show. Huh? How did this happen? Usually only the most popular of popular game characters get their own show. So what’s the deal? Read on to find out.
3DS StreetPass Meetup in the North Dallas/Plano, TX Area!
Posted on June 22nd, 2013 by
There’s another 3DS StreetPass Meetup coming up for folks in the North Dallas/Plano, TX Area this next Saturday, June 29. It’ll be at the Main Event in Grapevine. You can read more info about it here. I’m hoping to be there to get some major Animal Crossing: New Leaf multiplayer going on! See you there!
Scurvy Scallywags (iPad)
Posted on June 21st, 2013 by
Yarr, me hearties, and all that other pirate-y talk! Get ready to set sail with Scurvy Scallywags, a match three puzzle game for iOS devices (iPad version reviewed here). Gameplay is similar to Bejeweled, but with role-playing elements a la Puzzle Quest. And it’s all tied together with a heavy dose of humorous pirate themes! So why should you care about yet another match three puzzle clone? Read on to find out!
Toy Review: Perplexus
Posted on June 20th, 2013 by
I recently had the chance to sample a somewhat new puzzle toy. I had such a good time I thought I’d chime in here at GamerDad because it’s exactly the sort of thing a parent might want to foist off on their children (if they can convince themselves to put it down.) Patch Products recently shipped me two of their Perplexus line of puzzle games. They are all a 3D rolling marble puzzle contained in a clear plastic ball. Tilt the ball around to get the marble through the maze without it falling off. It makes for a nice little pastime that takes both some dexterity and a bit of thought.
Remember Me Strategy Guide (Book)
Posted on June 19th, 2013 by
Remember Me is a new 3-D third person action game from Capcom. In the future, everyone’s memories can be bought, sold, and manipulated. Play as a female memory hunter who can go into people’s minds and steal or alter their memories. Solve the mystery of why she was arrested and had her memories swiped clean. BradyGames just published an official strategy guide that may help in case your memories need refreshing, too!
