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.
Quintus and the Absent Truth (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, X/S, PC)
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Posted on August 3rd, 2022 by
You are a down and out musician and your daughter has been kidnapped. Find items and solve puzzles in first person 3-D environments as you unravel the mystery. Your only companion is your pet mouse named Quintus, who can help you by crawling into tight spaces to reach things you can’t. Surprisingly, this game has some horror elements as well. It’s available on all current consoles and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here.
The Jackbox Party Starter (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, X/S, PC)
Posted on August 1st, 2022 by
If you have a bunch of people over to play games, but not enough controllers to play with everyone, then Jackbox has you covered! Their latest batch of party games is out, and it’s a smaller collection of some of their best titles. All you need are cell phones to play them! Just connect to Jackbox.tv on any phone and enter in the room code and you’re in! It’s pretty simple and works well, and in some games, even people who don’t have cell phones can be part of the audience and participate. The Jackbox Party Starter is available on all current consoles and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here. Let’s take a look at all the games!
Capcom Fighting Collection (PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC)
Posted on July 29th, 2022 by
Video game maker Capcom is recognized for a lot of their titles. But one thing they are known best for is their one-on-one fighting games. Sure there’s Street Fighter, but there’s a lot more they’ve made, too. So here’s a collection of some of Capcom’s other one-on-one fighters they’ve created over the years. And yeah, there’s some Street Fighter stuff in here, too. Capcom Fighting Collection is available on most current consoles and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here. So let’s take a look at what’s on here!
Parasite Pack (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, X/S)
Posted on July 27th, 2022 by
Parasite Pack is actually two retro styled games in one! In Flea, you move around a constantly bouncing flea past obstacles and try to collect as many bottles of blood as you can. And Tapeworm Disco Puzzle focuses more on puzzles than action, as you must move a tapeworm around mazes collecting items and such. The pack is available to download on all current game consoles, but reviewed on PS4 here. Let’s take a look at the games!
Horgihugh and Friends (Switch, PC)
Posted on July 25th, 2022 by
This is a retro styled 2-D side scrolling shooter that takes inspiration from cutesy Namco titles like SkyKid and Ordyne. Take control of a cat or dog piloting biplanes as you shoot down enemies in this game for Nintendo Switch and PC (Switch version reviewed here).
Pizza Pixel Podcast Episode 8: Top Five Favorite Comic Book Characters
Posted on July 22nd, 2022 by
On this episode of the Pizza Pixel Podcast, my youngest brother Caleb and I talk about our favorite comic book characters. Should be interesting since I don’t really get into comic books much. So please excuse my lack of knowledge and feel free to correct my errors in the comments section. Click on the link below and check it out!
Redout 2 (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, X/S, PC)
Posted on July 20th, 2022 by
If you like high speed futuristic racers like F-Zero or Wipeout, then you may want to check out Redout 2. Essentially more of the same from the first game, it’s available on all current consoles and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here.
Crazy Chicken Xtreme (Switch, PS4, PS5)
Posted on July 18th, 2022 by
The Chicken Shoot, or “Moorhuhn” games as they’re called in their country of origin, has a surprising amount of history behind them. They were first created to advertise a brand of whiskey, but since this was the late 90s and early 2000s when causal PC games really hit their stride (thanks to titles like Deer Hunter), this chicken shooting game was widely distributed and gained popularity. Since then it’s become its own thing and has spawned more than 50 games on consoles, PC, and mobile devices. Plus an animated series, comic books, merchandise, and even a song. And now you can shoot those silly chickens on the Switch and PlayStation consoles with Crazy Chicken Extreme (Switch version reviewed here).
Cary’s Best Games of 2022 SO FAR Awards Show!
Posted on July 15th, 2022 by
Around this time of year, I like to make a list of my best games SO FAR, because usually the AAA titles are released later in the year during the holiday season, and the titles that came out earlier tend to be forgotten. So here’s when those games get their due. Keep in mind that this is my list only and no other outside opinions contributed. And if a game isn’t on this list, it either just didn’t appeal to me as much or I haven’t had a chance to play it yet. Ok with that out of the way, let’s begin!
Color Surge (Mobile)
Posted on July 13th, 2022 by
In this falling block match three puzzle game for iOS and Android (reviewed on iPad here), you must guide colored circles in columns and switch their colors so they match three when they hit the bottom. If you can match colors, they’ll disappear. If this sounds exactly like Columns, you’re right! I’m surprised SEGA hasn’t released that one on mobile. Or maybe they have and I don’t know it. It’s hard to keep up with all those mobile releases. Anyway, Color Surge is free to play, but you can buy more modes once you download it.
