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.
Game Review: Go Vacation (Wii)
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Posted on October 16th, 2011 by
If you want to take a vacation, but can’t afford one, might I suggest dusting off your Nintendo Wii and buying Go Vacation, a new outdoor sports game from Namco. Many reviewers have said that Go Vacation is a rip-off of Wii Sports Resort, but I disagree. Go Vacation is really more of a sequel to We Ski and We Ski and Snowboard, which were also great sports titles. Except in Go Vacation, not only do you get to visit a snow resort, you’ll also explore beach, city, and mountain resorts, too!
Cary’s Video Game Travel Agency
Posted on October 15th, 2011 by
In honor of Go Vacation on Wii being released this week, I thought I’d do a quick blog about video games that really make you feel like you’re on a vacation. And we’ll start with a quick preview of Go Vacation!
Neo-Geo Station: Metal Slug 2 & King of Fighters ’96 (PS3, PSP)
Posted on October 14th, 2011 by
SNK’s got some real treats for you this October! Two of their best Neo-Geo titles are now available for download on PS3 and PSP. First is the 2-D action run-and-gunner Metal Slug 2. And then there’s the iconic brawler The King of Fighters ’96.
Game Review: Spider-Man: Edge of Time (PS3, 360, Wii, 3DS, DS)
Posted on October 13th, 2011 by
Spider-Man’s future is at stake! In the turn of the next century, an evil businessman named Sloan creates a one-way time machine, and uses it to go back in time so he can become even more powerful in the future. It’s up to present day Spider-Man and the Spider-Man from the year 2099 to work together in both time frames to save the fate of the world, and Spider-Man himself! Spider-Man: Edge of Time is available for all the major video game consoles, but here we’re going to look at the 3DS and DS version, for when you need some on-the-go web slinging.
Game Review: Pinball FX 2: Sorcerer’s Lair (Xbox LIVE)
Posted on October 12th, 2011 by
There’s a new table available to download on Pinball FX 2 on Xbox LIVE today. And it fits right in with the spooky month of October. Explore the delightfully creepy ghost-filled Sorcerer’s Lair and uncover its many tricks and traps in pinball-flipping fashion.
Reader Review: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record (PS3, 360)
Posted on October 11th, 2011 by
The original Dead Rising zombie game starred photojournalist Frank West, but the sequel featured a new main character. But if you missed good ol’ Frank from the first game, well, you’re in luck. Just in time for the month of Halloween it’s Dead Rising 2: Off the Record. It’s the same game as before, but now you can play as Frank West and take pictures. My brother and Dead Rising fan, Jeff Orth, will be guest reviewing this one today (360 version reviewed here).
Cabela’s “Adventure Starts Here” Video Game Tour
Posted on October 9th, 2011 by
If you like hunting and outdoor video games, you might want to check out your local Cabela’s store or Wal-Mart and see if you spot a big trailer in the parking lot all decked out to show off Activision’s new Cabela’s hunting game titles. I went to the Cabela’s in Allen, TX this Sunday and got a good look at the hunting games from Activision out now or during the holidays.
The Tremendous Trials of Tetris Axis (3DS)
Posted on October 8th, 2011 by
Originally I wasn’t going to buy Tetris Axis, the new Tetris game on 3DS. Tetris may be my favorite puzzle game and all, but I don’t see any reason to own every single version of the game. Of course, that doesn’t stop me from buying every Pac-Man game out there, but that’s just the enigma that is me. But anyway, the other day I saw a video on how many different game modes were in Tetris Axis, and they looked like fun, so I caved in and picked it up after all. Besides, I promised my mom that when Animal Crossing comes out on 3DS, I’d buy her one, and this might be a game she would like to play, too. So on this blog, we’re going to take a look at the many game modes and other features of Tetris Axis!
Game Review: X-Men: Destiny (DS, Wii, PS3, 360)
Posted on October 6th, 2011 by
X-Men: Destiny is out for all the major popular game consoles, but here we’re going to take a look at the DS version. Play as Samuel, whose mentor is Reyes, a diplomat trying to bridge the gap between mutants and humans. When Magneto attacks during a ceremony honoring the passing of Charles Xavier, Samuel discovers he has mutant powers. Now you have control over what powers Samuel will have, what side he’ll take, and even what his costume will look like!
Game Review: Revoltin’ Youth (PS Minis)
Posted on October 5th, 2011 by
Evil Man Industries is enslaving everyone in the city and turning them into mindless zombies! It’s up to three youths to revolt and save the day. Help these three young heroes work together to overcome obstacles in this downloadable 2-D action-puzzler platformer PS Minis game you can play on PS3 and PSP.
