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.
Kirby Air Riders King Dedede and Tank Star amiibo
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Posted on July 24th, 2026 by
I got another Kirby Air Riders amiibo recently. This time it’s King Dedede on a Tank Star! It’s also probably one of the largest amiibo figures yet! King Dedede is a big boy! So let’s take a look at it!
Captain Soda (Switch, PC)
Posted on July 22nd, 2026 by
One of my favorite kinds of games are ones where you run around mazes chasing after things or running away from things. That’s why Pac-Man is still my number one favorite game of all time. Other games in this category I like sometimes have more platforming elements, like Bubble Bobble (another one of my all time favorites). So I was pleasantly surprised when reviewing Captain Soda, as it reminds me a lot of Bubble Bobble, Guzzler, and other games of that ilk. In this one you play as a soda bottle with a cape as you blow bubbles and other fizzy attacks at baddies in this single screen arcade style action game. It’s available on Switch and PC but reviewed on Switch here.
70’s Style Robot Anime Geppy-X (Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Posted on July 20th, 2026 by
Even though I was born in the mid to late 70s, I did watch a lot of older anime in the 80s when I was a kid. Shows like Speed Racer, Star Blazers, Voltron, Battletech, and others. But what if you combined the style and animations of these old cartoons and put them in a 2D horizontally side scrolling giant robot shooter, complete with intro and outro credits and theme songs, previews for the next episode, and even toy commercials? Well you’d get Geppy-X, that’s what! Originally released on the PlayStation only in Japan back in 1999, you can now play it on modern consoles (reviewed on Switch here).
Cary’s Best Games of 2026 SO FAR Awards Show!
Posted on July 17th, 2026 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!
Quack Quack Attack (Mobile)
Posted on July 15th, 2026 by
Aliens are invading and it’s up to a group of ducks to lay explosive eggs on them! Quack Quack Attack is a free-to-play game that’s like a cross between Peggle and Puzzle Bobble. It’s available on mobile devices but reviewed on iPad here.
Parking Garage Rally Circuit (Switch, PC)
Posted on July 13th, 2026 by
If you’ve ever wanted to race around parking garages all over the US (and Europe if you get the DLC), then Parking Garage Rally Circuit is for you. Race around parking garages in all sorts of locations in this silly throwback racer that feels like a PSOne game! It’s available on Switch and PC, but reviewed on Switch here.
The Pizza Pixel Podcast Episode 28: 30 Year Game Reviewing Anniversary
Posted on July 10th, 2026 by
Hey folks! Got a very special podcast for you today! 30 years ago this summer, I started writing game reviews for a major newspaper, and I’ve written game reviews for other newspapers and websites ever since! When I did this for my 20 year anniversary, I just wrote a blog, so I figured I’d be different this time and do a podcast. So come join me as I share my favorite memories and experiences writing game reviews for 30 years!
Rat Protocol (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, X/S, PC)
Posted on July 8th, 2026 by
A lab rat undergoes experimentations and becomes super smart. Now you must help the rat navigate through maze puzzles in a science laboratory in Rat Protocol. It’s a Sokoban style block pushing puzzle game, and it’s available on all current consoles and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here.
Grand Vegas Casino (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, X/S, PC)
Posted on July 6th, 2026 by
Enjoy a collection of casino classics with Grand Vegas Casino. This lets you play Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, and three kinds of Slots. It’s available on all current consoles and PC, but reviewed on PS4 here.
Donkey Kong Bananza Alarmo
Posted on July 3rd, 2026 by
Nintendo’s very expensive alarm clock just got a new skin, and this time it’s of the Switch 2 near launch title Donkey Kong Bananza. So let’s check it out!
