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.
Spy Fox in Dry Cereal
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Posted on September 23rd, 2008 by
Spy Fox rounds out the Humongous debut on the Wii of classic 90’s PC gaming. It’s here, it works, your kids will love it. It’s Fox, Spy Fox and all the cows have disappeared!
Pajama Sam: Don’t Fear the Dark
Posted on September 23rd, 2008 by
The Humonguous news continues as intrepid (blue) explorer ventures forth from the PC classics of yore and into the bed and comfy comfortors of your Nintendo Wii. One more Wii classic kiddie ride even if one wishes the port didn’t retain that old PC jerkiness. Read the content review at WhatThayPlay.
The Witcher: Enhanced, Expanded … and still for Adults
Posted on September 23rd, 2008 by
Last year I said in my review of The Witcher “I hope that The Witcher represents the future; it has plenty of combat, a deep skill system, nicely integrated alchemy and most importantly one of the best and deepest stories and quests ever written into a video game, as well as looking gorgeous throughout. Now that is something to strive for”. Now CDProjekt has released an ‘Enhanced Edition’ of the best RPG of 2007 that adds many small things and makes a compelling case to all those who have not yet purchased this true classic.
Guitar Hero: World Tour Setlist
Posted on September 22nd, 2008 by
I prefer Rock Band but am lucky enough to be able to enjoy the charms of both guitar driven musical monoliths. Rock Band 2 is out – my copy is AWOL – and it’s setlist is unparalleled. Guitar Hero, not to be outdone, has revealed their setlist and I think RB edges it out just a bit in terms of hipsterism and consistency. I think GH is a bit more fakey and mainstream… and tongue-in-cheek. Nothing wrong with that, especially when GH has a new create a song mode RB doesn’t. Here’s the list, judge for yourself. My faves are highlighted: more…
Freddi Fish: The Kelp Seed Mystery Wii
Posted on September 22nd, 2008 by
When the Wii came out I thought it was a shame there weren’t any kiddie games right away. I don’t mean “Nintendo kiddie,” I meant the point and click PC adventures that pretty much were the ONLY reason I used to recommend the computer as the best video game system for little kids (that distinction now inarguably goes to Leapster). The Wii got Cosmic Family but time kept ticking. Until now. Humonguous news for new parents! The Wii is getting some PC learning classics perfect for 6-year+ solo play or 3+ partnered-with-parent play. The first one I got to look at for WhatTheyPlay is Freddi Fish: The Kelp Seed Mystery. Dive into the content review now!
This Week in Games 9/22/08
Posted on September 22nd, 2008 by
Lots of games this week. The Holiday Season has begun! Here’s a complete list. We’ll review them as they come. Check out the comments to learn what GamerDad and his staff think are the right picks for you this week!
Game Review: Lock’s Quest (DS)
Posted on September 21st, 2008 by
Crafted by the same folks who brought you Drawn to Life, Lock’s Quest for the Nintendo DS is a build and battle strategy tower defense game. Play as Lock, a talented young builder who uses the magical Source to craft walls, turrets, and other defense mechanisms. When Lord Agony and his relentless Clockwork Army invade Lock’s kingdom, starting with his peaceful seaside village, it’s up to Lock to use his talents to defend his land from evil.
Facebreaker Xbox 360/PS3
Posted on September 19th, 2008 by
EA’s got a new boxing game but this isn’t the excellent, excellent, (can I repeat that?) excellent sweet science of Fight Night 3. That one is sublime because it uses the console sticks. You actually perform the curve of a haymaker, the piston thrust of an uppercut . . . this one involves lots of timing and button mashing. That’s not a bad thing. A non-Japanese flavored boxing fighting game would be welcome especially one with a gimmick as flat out fantastic as Facebreaker. And that’s the fact that it can be your face that’s breaking.
Game Review: Tales of Vesperia (360)
Posted on September 19th, 2008 by
Peggle Nights
Posted on September 18th, 2008 by
I fell in love with Popcap’s Peggle last year for good reason. It’s an impossibly fun brightly colored time waster suitable for small children, older kids, teens, adults, men, women, above-average hounds, and even grandparents. more…
