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: Space Invaders: Infinity Gene (Xbox LIVE)
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Posted on September 24th, 2010 by
One of the most popular and well-recognized video games of all time is the iconic Space Invaders. Games that have staying power for years are able to change and evolve with the times, and Space Invaders is doing just that. Space Invaders: Infinity Gene for Xbox LIVE is the next evolution of the shooter that started it all more than 30 years ago.
Chiptunes Interview
Posted on September 23rd, 2010 by
‘Chiptunes’ is a term for music performed with electronic equipment. Many of these chiptune songs sound like video game music from the NES era. Now there are improvements in chiptune equipment and peripherals that connect to the old Nintendo Game Boy which helps make composing easier. With live performances and other venues, chiptune music is on the rise, with many up and coming musicians. Recently, I got a chance to interview a local chiptune artist, Leroy Capasso.
Cary’s Favorite Disney Themed Video Games
Posted on September 21st, 2010 by
In honor of the new Kingdom Hearts game recently released on PSP, and the upcoming Epic Mickey adventure on Wii, I thought I’d write a blog about my favorite Disney themed video games! So put on your mouse ears and let’s begin!
GameBoy Micro for 3?
Posted on September 18th, 2010 by
MR. KIRBY ASKS: I have a 3 year old boy and he loves to play with handheld games. My cell phone for one. In your opinion, is the gameboy micro too advanced for a 3 year old? Are there games available for him to play and know how to play that doesn’t require reading? Thanks in advance to your response.
Halo Reach – should it be T-Teen?
Posted on September 17th, 2010 by
I get lots of letters about Halo. They always go the same way. Start with a child or parent asking why it’s Rated M, end with the child or adult asking me if the game is okay. Asking how bad it is compared to Call of Duty: MW or Grand Theft Auto. I can’t answer all the questions and I’ve written enough about Halo 1-3… so naturally, here comes a new one. Here comes Halo Reach.
Game Review: Family Game Night Add-Ons: Jenga, Pictureka, and Connect 4×4 (Xbox LIVE)
Posted on September 15th, 2010 by
Your virtual family board game nights just got bigger with three new add-ons for Hasbro’s Family Game Night for Xbox 360. Test your skills with Jenga, Connect 4×4, and Pictureka. Keep in mind that these are game ADD-ONS, though. You must own a disc copy of Family Game Night or have it downloaded on your 360 for these to work. You can’t just download these titles by themselves and play them. So do the newcomers earn the Mr. Potato Head Spud of Approval? Read on to find out:
Red Dead Redemption, Mafia II, GTA IV – which is worst?
Posted on September 14th, 2010 by
ZACH P. WRITES: “My parents have recently allowed me to pick up copies of
Mafia II and Red Dead Redemption. I’ve finished Mafia II, and am now
playing through a second time, and I’ve played enough to open up the
world on Red Dead Redemption.
Game Review: And Yet It Moves (WiiWare)
Posted on September 13th, 2010 by
No background story, no hype train, And Yet It Moves is just a simple, 2-D puzzle platformer on WiiWare. But there is a twist…literally! In the game, you shift the world around by tilting the Wii remote. So an impassible wall can become a floor, for instance. It’s a very creative concept and one of the few worthwhile WiiWare titles out there.
Metroid: Other M is for Mediocre
Posted on September 10th, 2010 by
A few weeks ago I wrote a blog about my most memorable Metroid moments, in anticipation of Other M. Well, I’ve been playing the new Metroid game for about a week now. I’ve posted comments on message boards and blogs that I was rather disappointed with it, but I never explained why. So I thought I’d make a short blog and do just that.
Game Review: Ivy the Kiwi? (Wii, DS)
Posted on September 10th, 2010 by
One day, in the Quiet Forest, an egg fell from the sky and out hatched Ivy the Kiwi. But Ivy’s mother was nowhere to be found. Help Ivy find her mommy in this 2-D action-platformer for Wii and DS (Wii version reviewed here).
