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.
Cary’s Scary Halloween Blog: My Top Five Favorite Vampires
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Posted on October 26th, 2011 by
Well it’s getting close to Halloween, so I thought I’d treat you all to a super scary blog! Well, it’s not that scary. During this time of year, our minds drift to thinking of all sorts of Halloween monsters, from witches to zombies to ghosts. All of these are gross and scary to a certain degree, but to me, none is more scarier and grosser than vampires! I just think they’re so disgusting! Drinking blood just sounds so nasty to me! I don’t understand why anyone would find that alluring. And don’t get me started on that Twilight junk. So I started to think about if there are any famous vampires that I actually like. And I thought of five. Just five. So I thought I’d share them with you all!
Game Review: Michael Phelps: Push the Limit (Xbox 360 Kinect)
Posted on October 25th, 2011 by
Dive right into what may be the world’s first swimming video game. And no, the water levels in Mario games don’t count. Actually there was an old 80’s arcade game called “Swimmer” so I guess it’s not the very first. Anyway, use your whole body to swim in Olympic style races with Michael Phelps: Push the Limit for Xbox 360 Kinect.
Game Review: Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster (Xbox 360 Kinect)
Posted on October 24th, 2011 by
One day, Cookie Monster and Elmo bump into each other on Sesame Street. Elmo was carrying a bunch of books, so after they both pick up the mess, Cookie Monster decides to read a special book to Elmo called Once Upon a Monster. Now you and your little monsters can hop into the storybook with Elmo and Cookie for a fun-filled adventure with new and old monsters. No controllers are needed, as this Kinect game is designed for gamers young and old to play together. This just might be the best Sesame Street game ever made. Want to find out why? Then just click to read the rest of the story (Well, the rest of the review anyway).
Game Review: Hulk Hogan’s Main Event (Xbox 360 Kinect)
Posted on October 23rd, 2011 by
Hulk Hogan’s Main Event is a different kind of wrestling game. It’s more about the showboating antics that go on during TV wrestling matches. Use your arms, legs, and whole body to perform entrance poses, dodge attacks, and pin down opponents!
Game Review: Mercury Hg (Xbox LIVE, PSN)
Posted on October 22nd, 2011 by
You may have seen or played Mercury when it sloshed onto the PSP or Wii, but now it’s oozing into HD with Mercury Hg on Xbox Live and PSN. This action puzzler plays a lot like other ‘tilt the ball around a maze’ games like Marble Madness, Super Monkey Ball, or Xbox LIVE’s classic Marble Blast Ultra. (360 version reviewed here)
Game Review: Street Smart (PS Minis)
Posted on October 21st, 2011 by
Another one of SNK’s pre-Neo-Geo arcade classics is hitting the streets…literally! Street Smart is an early brawler that is a mix of a one-on-one fighter and a sidescrolling beat ‘em up. Like a lot of other SNK arcade classics, Street Smart is available on PS3 and PSP as a PS Mini.
Game Review: Ben 10: Galactic Racing (Wii, 360, PS3, 3DS, DS)
Posted on October 20th, 2011 by
Ben and the aliens from the popular Cartoon Network TV show Ben 10 have all entered the Galactic Grand Prix to see who is the best racer in the universe. Ben 10 Galactic Racing is available for all the current game consoles and handhelds, but we’re going to take a look at the Wii and DS versions.
Game Review: Okabu (PS3)
Posted on October 19th, 2011 by
Okabu gives new meaning to the term “Cloud Gaming.” I’ve heard of a game where you can play as Cloud, but not a game where you can play AS a cloud! Anyway, in Okabu, a new downloadable game for PS3, the evil mechanical Doza tribe is polluting the air, making life difficult for the cloud whales that live high in the sky. Two cloud whale brothers decide to descend to Earth to see what all the trouble is. Along the way, they meet the peaceful Yarubo tribe, who lives at one with nature. The two cloud brothers now must help their new friends and stop the polluting Doza tribe once and for all!
Game Review: Wipeout 2 (Wii, PS3, 360, 3DS, DS)
Posted on October 18th, 2011 by
The second season of Wipeout games is upon us! Based on the hit TV obstacle course game show, you’ll guide a cast of wacky characters through a crazy course as you try to not get knocked into the water. But is the second game better than the first? You’ll just have to read on to find out! (Wii version reviewed here)
Game Review: Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2012 (360, PS3, Wii)
Posted on October 17th, 2011 by
The biggest name in hunting games is ready for this year’s installment. Shoot big game on a tournament in Story Mode, or try some fun arcade shooting gallery modes with the included Top Shot Elite gun accessory (360 version reviewed here).
