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.
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Posted on November 29th, 2008 by
Never really thought of myself as a roamer or a drifter, but when I think about it, I’ve moved to three different towns since 2002, so maybe I am. I wanted to give you all a virtual tour of the new town I just moved in to, but I’d better explain how I got there, and where I’ve been before.
GamerParenting: Gifts for Every GamerKid
Posted on November 28th, 2008 by
In my CrispyGamer.com column, GamerParenting, I give gamerparents a hand for Black Friday. What are the holiday picks for each ESRB rating? GamerDad’s got a pretty good list for you. This column also kicks off our holiday coverage! That means you’ll be seeing game recommendation guides from most of our contributors. Feel free to post your own in the comments section. For now, go read GamerParenting and come back to comment on my picks.
txa1265 Interviewed on Goozcast #19
Posted on November 27th, 2008 by
I have been known to trumpet the game trading site Goozex as a wonderful way to save money and get some value for games that have been kicking around in your closet for years. GamerDad has supported them from the very start, and they in turn have returned the favor. About a year and a half ago they started producing a podcast called the ‘Goozcast’. I was originally supposed to be featured on Goozcast #1, but things and life happen, so it never happened … until now. We talk about PC gaming, gaming as a parent with kids, great games for gifts, and a whole bunch more. Check out the Goozcast Page for numerous ways to listen to Goozcast #19, including iTunes.
Thanksgiving 08, My Week in Games
Posted on November 26th, 2008 by
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday and I’m not sure why. It doesn’t come from my childhood, I mean then Christmas was pretty hard to beat. I think it probably comes from the time I shared a Thanksgiving with about 25 weirdos at a pot luck in the Haight back in College and from my kids. Now it’s deepened in meaning because of the Heart Attack. I love my family and my life, Happy Thanksgiving to my volunteers and readers. Ok, now lets talk about some games.
Madagascar
Posted on November 26th, 2008 by
Madagascar proves a few theories that have been rattling around in my head. One is that Lemurs secretly like to Rave, and the other is that Dreamworks Pictures makes pretty CGI animated features that are like cotton candy. They melt in your mouth in a sweet and sticky way, but when compared to rival Pixar, they’re ultimately soulless and leave little after-taste. Or maybe a better way of thinking of it is: Dreamworks likes jokes. Pixar likes stories with jokes in them.
Game Review: Metal Slug 7 (DS)
Posted on November 25th, 2008 by
When it comes to 2-D side scrolling action shooters, the Metal Slug series from SNK usually comes to mind first (or at least second or third). These arcade games have been munching quarters for more than ten years, but now you can save your laundry money and get the newest in the series: Metal Slug 7 on the Nintendo DS instead.
The MLA ’08 Librarian Convention
Posted on November 25th, 2008 by
Last week Thursday (11/20) I took my speech down to Mississippi to talk to the grassroots. I’ve spoken at PAX, I’ve been on the radio and TV, I’ve been published anywhere, but I think I did the most GOOD last Thursday than in the 5.5 years of GamerDad previous. Think about it. I preached the good word about videogames, gave the best advice I have, and inspired over 400 librarians from tiny libraries across Mississippi to open their minds to electronic gaming. These librarians will convince parents, who will spread it to teachers, and so on, and so on, and so on. Thank you MLA, I had a wonderful time and your enthusiasm is infectious. Also, don’t challenge a librarian to Wii bowling lightly… they might surprise you. READ MORE…
The Birds and the Bears: A Brief History of Banjo-Kazooie
Posted on November 24th, 2008 by
This Week in Games: November 23 – 29
Posted on November 23rd, 2008 by
Apparently the tide has turned from the flood of releases to taking time to make sure to sell everything. This is evidenced by the fact that all three of Sony’s platforms combine for three new games this week, with one a leftover from last week and the PS3 getting no new games at all. The biggest release this week comes from the DS – the hotly anticipated remake of Chrono Trigger. The DS also gets a new Age of Empires game to follow the well recieved original release from 2005. Other than that … well, not much in terms of major releases. Well, maybe Gothic 3 Collector’s Edition will actually come out this week and deliver me the expansion supposedly released last week (but apparently not despite a press release to the contrary). Check out the rest of the list! more…
NeoPets Puzzle Adventure Interview
Posted on November 22nd, 2008 by
Neopets Puzzle Adventure is an upcoming puzzler for the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, and PC. It features characters from the popular NeoPets Web site mixed with gameplay similar to Othello/Reversi. I recently got a chance to ask a few questions to Sean Epperson of Griptonite Games, developers of Neopets Puzzle Adventure (DS). Read on for some great insight about the new game!
