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.
Just Cause 2
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Posted on April 14th, 2010 by
THOM asks: Hi GamerDad, Any chance you will be reviewing Just Cause 2 soon ? My son is turning 13 and asking for this one. I see it may have some sex content and language and violence, but he has already been playing Call of Duty 4 and Battlefield Bad Company 2, so not so worried about the violence. Honestly it is hard to articulate what worries me about it, but I would rather not have him role playing with too much “F” language, or emphasis on sex themes or drugs. You probably get this all the time, so thanks very much in advance if by any chance you decide you can provide any sort of reply.
Scribblenauts – Reader Review
Posted on April 14th, 2010 by
Triumph is a 24-year old and he’s submitted this review of a really cool concept DS game called Scribblenauts. This is a Reader Review, meaning a reader, like you, has written it. I like giving readers and parents the chance to read other perspectives on games. Games you might like, or want to stay away from and I’ll take them from any reader of any age. It’s about perspective. Please use the Email link to your left to contribute!
Game Review: Sam & Max Season 3: The Devil’s Playhouse, Episode 1: The Penal Zone (iPad, PC, Mac, PS3)
Posted on April 14th, 2010 by
Sam & Max aren’t your regular police force…they’re the Freelance Police. Sam is a no-nonsense dog detective and his pal Max is a hyperkinetic rabbity thing. For more than 20 years they’ve been serving their brand of justice on the pages of underground comic books, on a Saturday morning cartoon, and in some popular computer adventure games. Now they’re ready for their third season of crazy madcap episodic point and click adventures! (PC version reviewed here)
Game Review: Mimana Iyar Chronicle (PSP)
Posted on April 13th, 2010 by
In Mimana Iyar Chronicle, an action-RPG for the PSP, play as Crais, a young guild knight. Crais is broke and down on his luck after gambling too much, and he’s a bit of a jerk, too. Luckily, a young girl soon hires Crais through the guild to be her bodyguard as they search the world for seven magical gems. In typical RPG fashion, they’ll meet up with other rag-tag adventurers and magicians who will join them as they end up saving the world in the process.
A University Survey
Posted on April 13th, 2010 by
Hey readers, a reader named Jack, who is also a 3rd year student at the University of Portsmouth is doing an academic survey about video games. Click here to fill out a brief survey and help him out!
Portal
Posted on April 13th, 2010 by
“This is a triumph!” I have a few holes in my game knowledge, but I did play Portal a bit when it came out – you know, right after my massive heart episode. Anyway, the game didn’t mix well with Vicodin, so I played long enough to get that GLaDOS was hilarious and insane and that the game itself was a work of genius. Oh, I also fell in love with “I’m Still Alive” in Rock Band. Well, Portal 2 is coming and I decided to finally finish the first one. Actually, I started it over and for two days I became obsessed.
Catholics, Catholics, & Damned Catholics
Posted on April 13th, 2010 by
I’m mad as hell and I just can’t take it anymore. Forgive me for I know what I do and I’m going to do it anyway. I’m fed up. I normally don’t talk politics or religion here at GamerDad. I don’t want to offend. I want to be fair. Inclusive. PC….
New Club Nintendo Rewards Reviews!
Posted on April 10th, 2010 by
Nintendo has an online program called Club Nintendo, where you can register your games and consoles and fill out surveys on what you purchased. It’s probably just a clever marketing ploy to get gamers to help Nintendo keep track of sales, feedback, and other numbers. But the good thing is that nearly everything you do there earns you coins. And you can spend those coins on rewards. Most of these rewards I don’t have any interest in. Mario stationery, game case holders, playing cards? Nah. But when it comes to exclusive games you can only get through Club Nintendo, then I’m totally interested! So here are two quick reviews on the newest Club Nintendo exclusive games: Game & Watch Collection 2 and Grill-Off With Ultra Hand.
Borderlands: Reader Review
Posted on April 9th, 2010 by
For our latest Reader Review we have Borderlands by frequent poster ROFLCopter, a 15 year old. Remember, you can submit a Reader Review about any game you want. I want to hear from you! (Note: It may take a while for it to appear. I’m very busy, and lazy, so if you’ve submitted a review, just wait, it will appear!)
New Build-A-Bear Workshop Games on Wii and DS
Posted on April 9th, 2010 by
Now your kids can have all the fun of Build-A-Bear Workshop without having to go to a noisy and crowded shopping mall. Young players can create their own furry pal and go on adventures around town to make new friends with Build-A-Bear Workshop: Friendship Valley for Wii and Build-A-Bear Workshop: Welcome to Hugsville for Nintendo DS.
