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.
Go Shiina, Go!
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Posted on December 7th, 2009 by
Last week, another Web site put up an article about my favorite video game music composer, Go Shiina. But what caught my eye was a comment posted under the article from one of my good online friends. He said in his comment that the other site should’ve paid me to write about Go Shiina because I would’ve done a really good job, too. So I decided to write about Go Shiina anyway. Not because I wanted to make a better blog, but because someone ENCOURAGED me to do so.
GamerDad Playlist 12-7-09
Posted on December 6th, 2009 by
GamerDad gets a lot of games. Some he buys, some are sent, all are played. These are the games that captivated the GamerFamily this week. Lots of Oldies and lots of New ones too. Can you say Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2? I thought you could. more…
Game Review: World of Zoo (Wii, DS)
Posted on December 4th, 2009 by
What if, instead of going to the zoo and seeing the animals from afar in captivity, you could jump right in and really interact with the critters? Play with them, feed the animals, and make friends with all creatures great and small. Well now you can with World of Zoo on Wii and DS (Wii version reviewed here).
Brutal Legend
Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by
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think when reviewing this game it’s a must that you demonstrate your “hard core” bonafides by pointing out that Tim Schafer makes unique, wonderful yet criminally under-selling games. All of that is true, but I firmly believe that at least half the reviewers saying this haven’t actually played a Tim Schafer game. All you need to know is his games are funny and good. Just like Brutal Legend. It’s brilliant, imaginative, loving, funny and more. It’s an achievement! It’s an RTS! An action shooter! A music rhythm game! It’s all part of a rock and roll fantasy — so why do I generally not like it?
Game Review: Copter Crisis (WiiWare)
Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by
Get ready to use your Wii remote as a flight stick as you pilot a rescue helicopter in this WiiWare game. For 500 Wii points, you can partake in 3-D rescue missions, drop-offs, and target practice while maneuvering around the landscape in canyons and caves.
Game Review: Junior Brain Trainer (DS)
Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by
Junior Brain Trainer is an educational brain-training game for elementary school-aged children. It teaches early math, reading, and English skills, and it’s like having your very own school workbook right on your Nintendo DS.
Hardware Review: Leapster 2
Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by
A long time ago, I was asked to review the Leapster handheld video game system from Leapfrog. It had recently been released to target the 4-8 year old bracket and I was supposed to check out some of the educational-oriented games that worked with the system. I was pleasantly surprised to find them both entertaining (well, for the right age group) and fairly educational. Since that time, I continue to be impressed at how Leapfrog manages to produce quality products that are both fun to play and contain educational components. Fast forward to the present, and Leapfrog now has a Leapster 2 system available. How does it stack up? Compatible with all previous Leapster games, it has a few hardware and software improvements that make getting the newer model a smart move for anyone looking to invest in one.
Game Review: Junior Classic Games (DS)
Posted on December 1st, 2009 by
Junior Classic Games is a selection of familiar activities for early elementary school-aged children. It’s like having your very own activity book right in your Nintendo DS.
Disney Sing It: Pop Hits
Posted on December 1st, 2009 by
ALL PLATFORMS. Karaoke music games are well represented and since we no longer have to deal with the garbage that was “cover” songs – we have the real artists – the song list is a make or break proposition. Here’s the list for DISNEY Sing It. See if you know any of them. See if your kids know any of them. There’s a version that comes with a microphone too:
Bayonetta Demo: What to Expect
Posted on November 29th, 2009 by
This week, on Thursday, December 3, Sega is releasing a demo version of their highly anticipated game: Bayonetta for Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. The full game will be out early next year, but I got a chance to try out the demo a little early, so here’s a sneak peek on what you’ll see in the trial game next week.
