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.
Sims 3 Pets
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Posted on November 28th, 2011 by
The people simulator is back, only this time it’s gone to the dogs (and cats). Yes, now you can add a furry friend to your virtual brood and that makes for some interesting encounters – especially if you make a character with allergies! But is it appropriate for your kids?
DreamWorks Superstar Kartz (Wii, PS3, 3DS, DS)
Posted on November 28th, 2011 by
Your favorite DreamWorks animated characters are ready to race! Stars from films like Shrek, Madagascar, Monsters vs. Aliens, and How to Train Your Dragon are hopping into go-karts in this ironically pedestrian kart racer (3DS version reviewed here).
Just Dance 3 & Just Dance Kids 2
Posted on November 27th, 2011 by
Just Dance lets players jump and jive to a vast assortment of songs, which means exercise and social play. Available for the Wii, Playstation Move and the Kinect, the game lets up to four players dance at once (you need a lot of room for this). The adult version is appropriate for kids but the kids version has songs most youngsters will be more familiar with. It also tones down some of the difficulty.
Reader Review: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (PS3, 360)
Posted on November 27th, 2011 by
One of Konami’s most recognized and successful game series, Metal Gear Solid, was a major player in contributing to the stealth game genre. Now you can enjoy three of the games in the series in HD with the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. I’m not an expert on Metal Gear games, but my brother Jeff loves them, so I had him do a quick review of this classic compilation (360 version reviewed here)
Zumba Fitness 2 (Wii)
Posted on November 26th, 2011 by
Thanksgiving is over, so now it’s time to work off all that turkey you ate. And Zumba Fitness 2 for Wii is here to help. Based on the popular dance fitness classes and videos, Zumba Fitness 2 improves on the first game with new routines, songs, and unlockable goodies.
Batman: Arkham City
Posted on November 25th, 2011 by
Batman Arkham Asylum is easily one of the best games ever made. It combines the grit of the recent movies with a vast and deep respect and knowledge of the comics books. Arkham City broadens the game’s scope by letting Batman glide and swoop in a large Gotham City playground. It seems a madman named Hugo Strange has turned several neighborhoods into a prison and it’s Batman’s job to tame it.
Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai (360, PS3, Wii)
Posted on November 25th, 2011 by
Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai is a different kind of hunting game. Instead of bagging animals for points, the only thing you have to do is survive! Play as Logan James, a pilot who has agreed to take Dr. West to a remote location in Alaska. But when a storm crashes their plane, they must survive the harsh frigid wilderness and fend off ravenous predatory animals. And they must hurry, too, as the lady doctor is carrying a vaccine for a new strain of flu virus that is the only cure for a potential widespread outbreak (360 version reviewed here).
Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party (Xbox 360 Kinect)
Posted on November 24th, 2011 by
Introducing the first Kinect game that comes with an accessory! Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party brings all the experience of a modern arcade shooting game to your home. Plus, it comes with a really cool gun peripheral!
Victorious: Time to Shine (Xbox 360 Kinect)
Posted on November 23rd, 2011 by
Victorious is a popular live action TV sitcom on Nickelodeon. It stars a group of teens as they attend a high school for the performing arts. Now young fans can feel like they’re on the show as they take acting lessons, dance and perform to music, sing, and even make their own music video with Victorious: Time to Shine for Xbox 360 Kinect.
Let’s Cheer! (Xbox 360 Kinect)
Posted on November 22nd, 2011 by
We got spirit, yes we do! We got spirit, how ‘bout you? Let’s Cheer for Kinect is a controller free game that teaches young cheerleading aficionados all sorts of cheer yells, chants, moves, routines, and dances straight from the football sidelines and other competitions.
