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: X-Blades (360, PS3, PC)
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Posted on February 24th, 2009 by
Ayumi is a no-nonsense treasure hunter who works alone, aside from her trusty blades, that it. When she uncovers a map to some ancient ruins rumored to hold a powerful treasure of the gods, she gets more than what she bargained for. Now she must fight her way out of the ruins and learn some new attacks and magic spells along the way as she battles the forces of an ancient sealed evil. And maybe she’ll get some treasure, too.
This Week in Games: Feb. 22 – 28
Posted on February 22nd, 2009 by
This week sees more major releases, including some hotly anticipated exclusives! The PS3 gets Killzone 2 while the XBOX360 gets its’ first look at the Star Ocean franchise, while the Wii gets Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop. PC gamers get a solid European RPG with Drakensang: The Dark Eye, while the DS keeps on roilling with releases such as Puzzle Quest: Galactrix and Legacy of Ys: Books I & II. Check out the list! more…
Game Review: Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection (360, PS3)
Posted on February 21st, 2009 by
Don’t let the name fool you, there’s more than just Sonic on this great collection! This is a compilation of around 40 or so 16-bit Sega Genesis console titles, with some unlockable 8-bit Sega Master System and arcade classics thrown in for good measure. With tons of extras and features, plus a low price tag, it’s a must-have collection for classic game fans.
The Games of Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection
Posted on February 21st, 2009 by
Boo, Sonic! I just don’t care much for that blue hedgehog. Why couldn’t it have been called Tails’ Ultimate Genesis Collection? Or Opa-Opa’s Ultimate Genesis Collection? Flicky’s Ultimate Genesis Collection? What about Ulala’s Ultimate Genesis Collection? Those Sega characters are way better than Sonic, I think. Yeah, I know why they named it after Sonic, for marketing reasons (and wisely so). Anyway, if you want to know why I’m not Sonic’s biggest fan, and learn about all the classic goodness in his Ultimate Genesis Collection, just keep on reading!
Idol Thoughts: Top 36 Part 1
Posted on February 19th, 2009 by
Over the last two nights we’ve experienced three hours dedicated to sending 75% of the people appearing home. That is right, in a new twist this year, we get to go back to pretty much the way things were done the first three seasons! For the past four seasons the judges have pared things down to twenty-four and then viewers voted on equally split sets of men and women. This was done to ensure an equal split in the Top 12 Finalists. This year the system works like this: there are three sets of twelve, and from that set the top male and female vote-getters go through along with the next top person whether male or female.
Game Review: Loco Roco 2 (PSP)
Posted on February 17th, 2009 by
The sequel to one of the most beloved PSP games is finally here! The blobby Loco Rocos’ planet is being invaded yet again by those nasty Mojas. But this time, the Mojas have a new weapon: a special song that, when sung, puts everyone into a deep blue funk. Now it’s up to the Loco Roco blobs to beat those mean ol’ Mojas again and make the planet happy once more. The Loco Roco can chase away your blues, too! Just read the review:
This Week in Games: Feb. 15 – 21
Posted on February 15th, 2009 by
This week has something to offer just about everyone! The PS3 / XBOX360 release of the fighting-game classic franchise Street Fighter IV will try to hack & slash its’ way to success! The XBOX360 actually gets Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned that was initially supposed to be out last week, the PC grognards will be thrilled at the release of Warhammer Dawn of War II. PSP owners get a quirky offshoot of the Disgaea franchise with Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero?. The DS gets two hotly anticipated titles – we get the follow-up to last year’s excellent classic jRPG port with Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride and also finally see the arrival of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, the first time for the classic handheld strategy-RPG to make it to the DS. Check out the list! more…
My Trials in Retro Game Challenge
Posted on February 14th, 2009 by
Hey everyone! You’re not gonna BELIEVE what happened to me! I’m in big trouble! Last night I was playing Bikini Zombie Slay…er, I mean, I was playing Animal Crossing, yeah, Animal Crossing, and then all of a sudden, this giant floating head named Arino came on the screen! He sent me back in time to the 80’s and turned me into a little boy! And the only way I can get back to the present is to play a bunch of made-up 8-bit retro games and pass Arino’s challenges in them. I know that seems hard to believe, especially since you’re reading this blog now. What I did was handwrite this message back in the 80’s and mailed it to a friend in the future with instructions to post this on my blog when blogs get invented. I hope this works!
Ask GamerDad 2/06/09 (Double-Sized Issue!)
Posted on February 13th, 2009 by
My son calls Indiana Jones “Indy-Andy” Jones because he figured out my name. But this isn’t about all that, this is about a great deal: Bang, boom, pow Ask GamerDad action for the same free price!
I’ve been flakey lately with these issues and I apologize. Despite this, you haven’t been flakey at all, so I’ve got lots of questions piled up. Here’s handy-dandy-Indy-andy double sized issue spectacular! more…
GamerFamily’s Week in Games
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Posted on February 13th, 2009 by
Hey all, just dropping a note to talk about “What WE’RE Playing” over here at GamerDad hideout. GamerDad, me, is (was?) playing Civilization Xbox 360, Bully (I like this one, can’t seem to stop) and a little bit of Left 4 Dead. Maggie is on Club Penguin, doing Math on Didj and playing Ravin’ Rabids TV Party, Henry is still on the Kart. GamerMom, still healing, has been spotted playing Super Monkey Ball (iPhone), and DS titles like Brain Age. Cooking Mama is still in that mix – pun intended. Click here to talk about what YOUR GamerFamily is playing. Join the discussion.
