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.
Midway Arcade Origins (360, PS3)
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Posted on November 24th, 2012 by
Now you can have a whole arcade in your 360 or PS3 without having to leave the house or spend a lot of quarters. Midway Arcade Origins is a collection of more than 30 of their coin-op titles, spanning over two decades from the early 80’s to mid 90’s. (360 version reviewed here)
Transformers Prime: The Game (Wii, 3DS, DS, Wii U)
Posted on November 23rd, 2012 by
Transformers Prime is the most recent computer animated cartoon based on the long-running Transformers toy line. You can watch the show on ‘The Hub’ cable channel. And now you can have a Prime adventure in video game form! The evil Decepticon leader Megatron has found a meteor filled with Dark Energon, and he’s towing it back to Earth. When Optimus Prime and the Autobots show up to stop him, the meteor explodes and all the Autobots plummet to Earth. Now it’s up to you to help Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots regroup and stop Megatron from using a secret weapon that could destroy the world! Transformers Prime: The Game is available for all of Nintendo’s current gaming systems (Wii, 3DS, DS, and later Wii U), and the Wii, 3DS, and DS versions are reviewed here!
UNPLUGGED: HOLIDAY GUIDE 2012
Posted on November 22nd, 2012 by
Each year I try to put together a little something to help gamers spend more face-to-face time together. We missed last year but we’re roaring back in 2012 to provide you with some great examples of boardgames to get you and your family gaming. You might not find all these titles at your local mega-mart but many can be found online or in a friendly local game store. Boardgames are relatively timeless so feel free to delve into previous guides for additional advice.
Welcome to the Nintendo Land tour!
Posted on November 22nd, 2012 by
Welcome everyone! As you may or may not know, I just got a Wii U (click here to read my unboxing article). I’ve got two games for it so far. New Super Mario Bros. U is fun, but it’s really just another paint by numbers, play it safe Mario game. And there’s nothing wrong with that and it’s still fun, but not inspiring to write a lot about. However, Nintendo Land is great and I like it so much, I’m going to be your tour guide for a quick visit and run through of the park’s attractions! So stay with the group, and keep your hands and feet inside the blog at all times.
Bratz Fashion Boutique (3DS, DS)
Posted on November 21st, 2012 by
The Bratz gang, based on the popular toy doll line, have opened their own stores in the mall and need your help. Design clothes, pick outfits, decorate your store, and help out customers in Bratz Fashion Boutique for 3DS and DS (3DS version reviewed here.
The Trash Pack (3DS, DS)
Posted on November 20th, 2012 by
Little boys just love gross stuff. It was that way when I was little, as Garbage Pail Kids trading cards were the hottest things around the playground (I never got into them, personally, but they were popular). I guess this generation’s gross toy is The Trash Pack, a collection of little miniature figures made to look like garbage monsters. And now you can play with them on your 3DS and DS (3DS version reviewed here).
G.P. the GamerPuppet Unboxes the Wii U!
Posted on November 19th, 2012 by
Hey folks, G.P. the GamerPuppet here! Guess what? Today, game reviewer Cary Woodham got a Wii U! He’s glad that he reserved one! So he let me unbox it, click to read on and check out what’s inside:
Lalaloopsy: Carnival of Friends (3DS, DS)
Posted on November 18th, 2012 by
Lalaloopsy is a line of popular button-eyed, yarn-haired dolls made to look like they were sewn from fabric. Now your little girl can join the Lalaloopsy friends on an adventure on the 3DS and DS (3DS version reviewed here). Peanut Big Top has just opened a carnival and invited all her friends, and it’s up to your child to help find them all!
Wreck-It Ralph (3DS, Wii)
Posted on November 17th, 2012 by
Based on the recently released hit Disney computer animated movie, Wreck-It Ralph on Wii and 3DS takes place after the events of the film (3DS version reviewed here). So you’ll want to see the movie before playing this game if you don’t want things spoiled for you. I enjoyed the movie quite a bit, so it’s worth seeing. Anyway, in the game, Ralph finds a lone Cy-Bug egg in the Sugar Rush game world while cheering on Vanellope in the Daily Roster Race. The Cy-Bug hatches and multiplies and swarms into three of the game worlds. Now it’s up to Wreck-It Ralph and Fix-It Felix Jr. to team up and stop those bugs once and for all!
SEGA Vintage Collection: Toe Jam & Earl (360, PS3)
Posted on November 16th, 2012 by
Back in the early 90’s when rap music was first starting to become popular, SEGA created some contemporary video game characters to go along with the trend. Toe Jam & Earl are two funky hip aliens who were big time stars back in the SEGA Genesis 16-bit days. Now you can enjoy the first two games in the series with SEGA Vintage Collection: Toe Jam & Earl downloadable for Xbox 360 (both games are also sold separately on PS3).
