New Dad Gaming

Ep. 391: Bedtime Monopoly Massacre, Console Dust, & FFXIV Free Trials

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:05:00 -0400

Welcome to New Dad Gaming, where the adult beverages are poured, the kids are (mostly) asleep, and we’re figuring out our gaming lives! This week, Trevor and Jeff read an amazing email from a fellow "Rad Dad" and Less Than Jake fan, proving that passing down your musical taste to your kids is a beautiful—and sometimes surreal—experience.

Then, things get a little savage. Have you ever absolutely destroyed your kid in a game of Monopoly Deal or Mario Party just because you needed to mow the lawn or enforce bedtime? We confess our darkest dad-gaming sins and discuss what happens when the kids start bringing the smack talk.

We also tackle a tough realization: the family living room console might be gathering dust. Are iPads, laptops, and mobile games officially replacing the Switch and PlayStation for the next generation? Finally, Jeff explains how he's surviving Final Fantasy XIV as a busy parent. Spoiler: The free trial and NPC party systems are absolute game-changers for gaming dads who might need to step away at a moment's notice.

In this episode, we cover:

Rad Dad Chronicles: A heartwarming listener story from Deadp 7 about concerts, kids, and pop-punk validation.
Bedtime Sabotage: The ruthless tactics we use in Monopoly Deal and Mario Party to speed up curfew.
The Console Exodus: Why teens and younger kids are abandoning traditional consoles for laptops, phones, and mobile apps.
FFXIV for Dads: How to play a massive MMO like a stress-free, single-player game using the free trial and NPC companions.
Bonus: A quick chat on using AI to build interactive homework tests for the kids.

Connect with Us: Have you ever turned up the heat on your kids in a game? Are your family consoles gathering dust? We'd love to hear your story! Reach out and share your experiences with the gaming dad community.

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Ep. 390: Your Kid's First MP3, Pragmata's Dad Energy & Roller Coasters Are Trying to Kill Me

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:22:00 -0400

What music do you put on your kid's FIRST MP3 player? Trevor lost sleep over the answer.
This week opens with the universal dad experience: "watch this, Dad!" — followed by the kid's setup that NEVER works on the first try. Trevor and Jeff swap stories of standing patiently as 8-year-olds reset Roblox stages and 13-year-olds re-rig the table for the perfect WWE 2K24 finisher. It is, as Jeff puts it, "a waste of my time" you wouldn't trade for anything.
Listener "you fall before me" wrote in asking about Pragmata — Capcom's upcoming space-dad shooter where you escort a piggybacking AI girl through a Resident Evil-meets-God of War setup. Trevor and Jeff weren't sold on the trailers, but the dad-game tag is doing the work. Verdict: this one's going on the list. Sessionable, 12-15 hours, dad-coded story. Reach out at newdadgaming.com if you've played it.
Then the centerpiece — Trevor bought his oldest a replacement retro console (RIP first one), and the kid asked for music to load onto it. What followed was a parental crisis: deep cuts? popular bangers? things Dad loved at his kid's age? Trevor's final list lands somewhere in the middle: Bruno Mars (radio edit, naturally), Linkin Park (college nostalgia), an Áreva Vega track for the Colombian side of the family, Mariah Carey, White Stripes, 21 Pilots, and his guilty pleasure — Less Than Jake's "Science of Selling Yourself Short." Jeff shares the Just Dance pipeline that got his kids into Queen and AC/DC, and the perennial dad fantasy: bring back Rock Band.
In the L column: Jeff's Gaming Dad Loss with My Little Puppy. His 13-year-old asked for it (it reminded them of the family dog), Jeff bought it the moment it went on sale, and on birthday morning the kid politely asked if they really wanted that game. Steam playtime since: zero. Cautionary tale for any dad tempted to immediately fulfill a gift request — let it simmer.
Trevor brings a head-scratcher next: WWE 2K24 was running in SLOW MOTION on his kids' console and they were just… fine with it. They never said anything. The fix? Turn off the internet. That's it. The game runs at full speed in offline mode. Welcome to gaming in 2026.
The episode closes with a visit to an amusement park, a negative-90-degree roller coaster, and the slow realization that the dad body just doesn't bounce back like it used to. Trevor rode the same coaster five times, came home with neck issues, and is now openly counting the months until his youngest is tall enough to ride alone — at which point Dad is heading directly to the funnel cake stand. The heart is willing, but the body is OUT.
🎮 Topics: "Watch This, Dad" showcases, Pragmata (Capcom space-dad game), curating a kid's first MP3, Bruno Mars vs. Linkin Park vs. Less Than Jake, Just Dance as a music gateway, Rock Band revival hopes, My Little Puppy gift fail, WWE 2K24 slow-motion bug + offline-mode fix, negative-90 roller coasters, the aging dad body, VR roller coasters
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Ep. 389: Old Dad Sayings, Infinite Craft Gone Wrong & Your Kid's First Instagram

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:15:00 -0400

Can your kids finish the classic parent threats? Jeff and Trevor find out — and the answers are heartwarming.

This week starts with a social media trend we couldn't resist: parents asking their kids to finish old-school sayings like "as long as you live under my roof..." and "I'll give you something to..." The kids have absolutely no idea. Trevor and Jeff test their own recall against the trauma of the past, and the takeaway is surprisingly sweet — this generation's kids just don't know those threats because modern dads aren't using them anymore.

Then Trevor drops an update on Infinite Craft — the browser-based word mashup game we covered last week. Turns out there's no kid-safe mode, and looking over his eight-year-old's shoulder revealed some very adult word combinations. Laptops were shut, the game was banned, and Jeff confesses his teen already "made everything" in the game. The eternal dad question: do you ask what they saw, or let a sleeping dog lie?

Jeff hits a milestone nobody's excited about: his 15-year-old is officially on Instagram. It's the first NDG kid on social media. Despite being a teen account, the algorithm immediately served up political garbage instead of skateboarding and art. Jeff and his wife spent day one retraining the feed together and set up a family chat to share good content. Trevor shares a genius trick he used with his kid on Messenger Kids — he had him send a goofy selfie, refused to delete it, then forwarded it to mom. "I didn't let you do that!" "Doesn't matter. You don't own it anymore." Parenting in the digital age, one teachable moment at a time.

In lighter news, Trevor was FLOORED to discover that Pokémon TCG Pocket has actual battles. He thought it was just a pack-opening simulator. His kids have thousands of physical Pokémon cards and have never once played the actual game. Jeff might download it for the card battler angle. Trevor might stream it. The future is wide open.

Finally, for our Gaming Dad Question of the Week, Logan asks: has becoming a dad made you more emotional during games? Jeff talks about feeling Joel's panic in The Last of Us, and Trevor can't get through "Love You Forever" without losing it. The scenario of playing something heavy late at night and having to wake your kid up just to hug them? Yeah. That hit home.

🎮 Topics: Old parent sayings trend, Infinite Craft parental warning, first kid on Instagram, digital literacy for teens, algorithm retraining, photo consent lesson, Pokémon TCG Pocket battles, Songs of Six city builder, Dwarf Fortress vibes, Last of Us dad emotions, God of War parenting, Love You Forever, Ori and the Blind Forest

📬 Got a story, question, or a digital parenting win? Reach out at newdadgaming.com Timestamps:
00:00 — Poem: old dad sayings & Infinite Craft 00:27 — Welcome & intros 00:44 — Intros: Trevor (10yo & 8yo) & Jeff (15yo & 12.5yo) 00:57 — Old parent sayings trend: can your kids finish "as long as you live under my roof..."? 02:57 — "I'll give you something to cry about" — trauma blocks unlocked 04:27 — Jeff's kids HAVE heard these — and had no idea what they meant 05:57 — Infinite Craft update: no kid-safe mode, adult content discovered 07:57 — Jeff's teen "made everything" — do you ask what they saw? 09:57 — Songs of Six: Jeff's new city builder obsession (Dwarf Fortress vibes) 13:27 — One solo dev, generous demo, incredible soundtrack 15:57 — Jeff's kids want war, dad wants to build a longhouse in peace 17:37 — First NDG kid on social media: Jeff's 15-year-old joins Instagram 19:47 — Algorithm immediately serves garbage to a teen account 21:57 — Being a millennial parent navigating social media for the first time 23:57 — Trevor's photo consent trick with Messenger Kids 26:12 — "You don't own it anymore" — digital literacy teachable moment 26:57 — Pokémon TCG Pocket: wait, there are actual BATTLES? 29:27 — Dad completely missed half the game for months 30:57 — Show wrap-up & sign-off

Ep. 388: Bandwidth Wars, Secret Consoles & the GTA 6 Talk Every Dad Dreads

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:48:00 -0400

Jeff's mid-combat in Kingdom Come Deliverance when everything goes blocky. A quick router check reveals his teen is downloading 100 gigs and pulling 10x the bandwidth. Then comes the plot twist: Trevor secretly set the router to prioritize gaming traffic — meaning his kid's download got VIP treatment because of dad's own settings. Self-own of the year.
From there, Trevor reveals he has a retro console secretly shipping to the house. Problem: his son just bombed his grades and is banned from all games. Now dad's staying up late coaching him through exams — not because he's a great dad, but because he desperately wants to hand over the surprise. Jeff one-ups him with his own tale of self-inflicted punishment: IMAX tickets to Project Hail Mary, snacks packed, ready to pull the kids from school — then the kids acted up and he had to cancel. On himself.
We pitch the ultimate generational escape room: it's 1994, and you have to survive the internet. Download an MP3 without someone picking up the phone. Print MapQuest directions and hope you got the right page. Dads would crush it. Kids would be completely destroyed.
Then we get into console pricing reality. The PS5 is six years old and still getting more expensive. The Pro is $800 CAD. Pre-ordering a console is now the financially responsible move because it will never be cheaper than today. Meanwhile, our kids are happy on browser games.
Finally, the big one: your 14-year-old wants GTA 6 for his birthday. We roleplay the conversation every gaming dad is about to have. The reasoning, the trust angle, and Jeff's closer: "You can't unsee some things."
🎮 Topics: Kingdom Come Deliverance bandwidth wars, router QoS self-own, secret retro console vs. bad grades, IMAX Project Hail Mary dad punishment, 1994 dial-up escape room, PS5 Pro pricing, GTA 6 age-appropriate parenting, dad schemes that backfire
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Ep. 387: Poems, Plagues, Pokémon Pokopia & the Backlog Paradox

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:35:00 -0400

Jeff survived the family plague (barely), and this week we're recording live — poems and all.
This episode kicks off with a live poem creation featuring the Steam Deck and Skate 3. From there, Jeff shares how the Steam Deck was his lifeline while sick on the couch: full Steam library plus PS5 streaming, all from under the blankets. We compare it to the consoles that shaped our lives — the Game Boy SP, the PSP, and why portability matters more than ever for gaming dads.
Then we dig into Pokémon Pocketopia on the Switch 2. Jeff's family is all-in and Trevor might not be far behind. We break down what it is (Minecraft meets Pokémon in a post-apocalyptic world), the Switch 2's GameShare feature that lets you play co-op from a Switch 1, and whether this could be the next Animal Crossing for families.
Jeff's kid discovered Skate 3 on Game Pass and asked dad for help beating a challenge. 100+ hours of muscle memory kicked in — double kickflips, dark slides, 920s. The kid walked out of the room. Trevor confesses he may have traumatized his own kids at Mario Kart and GoldenEye beyond recovery.
We also talk about the "I didn't marry a loser" social media trend — wives pushing back on the incompetent dad stereotype — and what it means that this generation of dads has arrived. Millennial dads are spending three times more quality time with their kids than previous generations. It hit us right in the feels.
Finally, it's the debut of New Dad Gaming Questions! A listener sent in a study from 2averagegamers.com: what 10,000 Reddit comments reveal about the adult gaming backlog. The median gamer sits on 100–150 unplayed games, plays 8–10 hours a week, and 75% feel genuinely guilty about it. Adults who can finally afford all the games they want but lack the time to play them. Sound familiar? Welcome to New Dad Gaming.
🎮 Topics: Steam Deck sick day, Pokémon Pocketopia, Switch 2 GameShare, Skate 3 dad flex, Mario Kart trauma, "I didn't marry a loser" trend, modern fatherhood, gaming backlog paradox, No New Games 2025, adult gaming guilt
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Switch 2 vs Quest 3 for Kids? + Crimson Desert Hype & Pokemon TCG | New Dad Gaming Ep. 386

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:02:00 -0500

The New Dads dive into a great listener email covering why it's time to kick Roblox to the curb, the magic of the Steam Deck on snow days, and fan-made Pokémon ROM hacks.

We also debate the perfect birthday gift for an 8-year-old (Switch 2 vs. Meta Quest 3), discuss whether the Pokémon TCG Mobile app is just a digital pack addiction, and look ahead at the massive hype surrounding Crimson Desert.

Finally, we come to terms with the harsh reality that our kids are already better at Hades than we ever were.

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Pokemon Red for $30 & Smurfing in Marvel Snap | Ep. 385

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:06:55 -0500

Welcome back to New Dad Gaming! This week, Trevor and Jeff are surviving the wild energy of their kids—who are currently acting like Red Bull-fueled boars at a banquet.

With the family adjusting to life down in Medellín, the guys discuss bribing the kids with $100 to learn Spanish on Duolingo and how this educational "loophole" is racking up screen time. We also dive into the beautiful peace of a post-Roblox household, which has led the kids right back to the classics like Pokémon Sword and EA FC.

On the adult gaming front, Nintendo is testing our patience (and wallets) by charging a premium for retro Pokémon Fire Red ports, Trevor confesses to a slightly guilty relapse into Marvel Snap, Jeff returns to the Final Fantasy 14 grind, and we confront the terrifying reality of a 15-year-old pirating Balatro on school computers.

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Chapter Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & The "Boars at a Banquet" Analogy
4:39 - The Duolingo Screen Time Loophole & Spanish Bets
10:51 - Life After Roblox: Kids Return to Pokémon & Soccer
15:06 - Nintendo's Wild $30 Price Tag for Retro Pokémon
22:16 - Relapsing into Marvel Snap & Smurfing Low Levels
26:23 - The Endless Cycle of Final Fantasy 14
30:05 - Kids Pirating Balatro on School Computers
31:49 - Outro & How to Support the Show

Dad as an Uber, Getting Kids on Skyrim, and Cheating for the memories | New Dad Gaming Ep. 384

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:13:27 -0500

This week, Jeff is hustling as an Uber driver for his kids and subtly suggests they buy Skyrim VR, Trevor finished Hades 2 and is caught between endgame content and some retro fun with Pokemon Fire Red, and Trevor pulls a fast one as the dealer during a game of Flip 7 for a good cause.

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Surviving Valheim Chaos With Kids & Sneaking Balatro into School | New Dad Gaming Ep. 383

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:05:00 -0500

What happens when your teenager gets caught playing a bootleg version of Balatro on school computers? Do you ground them, or are you secretly a little proud? 😂 Plus, Trevor is moving his family to Colombia for the winter and had to make some heartbreaking choices about what gaming gear makes the cut!

Welcome back to New Dad Gaming! In Episode 383, Trevor and Jeff are breaking down the ultimate travel gaming setup for dads on the move—why the Xbox Series S and Switch made the trip, but the PS5 and gaming PC had to stay behind. We also dive into the absolute chaos of playing Valheim with our kids (spoiler: do not let your teenager lead a troll horde back to your newly built cabin),and our struggles with giant gaming backlogs as we try to make time for Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and Hades 2.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:

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[00:00:00] - Intro: Twitch Live Streams & Podcast Updates [00:03:54] - The Big Move: Trevor Takes His Family to Colombia![00:05:26] - The Ultimate Travel Gaming Setup (What made the cut?) [00:10:10] - The Hardest Choice: Heavy Gaming PC vs.MacBook Air [00:19:20] - Expedition 33, Kingdom Come, and the Backlog Struggle [00:24:59] - My 15-Year-Old Got Caught Playing Balatro in Class![00:31:32] - Valheim With the Kids: Pure Co-Op Survival Chaos [00:36:10] - Outro & How to Support the Show

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Skyrim in 2026, Valheim's "Beautiful Ugly," and Letting Games Breath | New Dad Gaming Ep. 382 | Ep. 282

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:54:10 -0500

We are back for 2026! After a year-long challenge of purchasing zero new video games in 2025, Trevor and Jeff break down the aftermath. Did we survive the FOMO? What is the first game we bought in 2026?

In this episode, we dive into the "Dad Dust" of getting back behind the mic, the joy of finally playing Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Hades 2, and the promising horizon of 2026 releases like Fable and potential Witcher 3 DLC.

We also discuss the state of gaming in our households: from successfully banning Roblox, to our kids discovering Skyrim with heavy mods, to the hilarious realization our children had while playing WWE 2K24—that you used to be able to unlock characters just by playing the game. Finally, Jeff shares his newfound obsession with Valheim on the Steam Deck and why its "beautiful ugly" aesthetic is perfect for gaming dads.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Dusting off the mics: We are back for 2026!
00:03 – The "No New Games in 2025" Challenge: The Verdict
00:06 – Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 & The Freedom of 2026
00:08 – The 2026 Gaming Horizon: Fable & Witcher 3 rumors
00:09 – The Great Roblox Ban & What the kids are playing now
00:10 – Review: Clone Drone in the Danger Zone (Voxel Roguelike)
00:14 – WWE 2K24: Kids are shocked by "Free" character unlocks
00:17 – Skyrim in 2026: Mods, Special Editions, and Family Sharing
00:22 – Valheim Review: The "Beautiful Ugly" on Steam Deck

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About the Show: Welcome to New Dad Gaming, a show about fatherhood, gaming, and new fathers figuring out their gaming lives. Hosted by Trevor and Jeff, we prove each week that just because you became a dad, does not mean it's Game Over.

We Can Finally Buy Games Again: The 2026 Shopping List | New Dad Gaming Ep. 381

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:30:00 -0500

Welcome to Episode 381 of New Dad Gaming! The 2025 "No New Games" challenge is finally complete, and the floodgates are open. In this 2026 kickoff special, Trevor and Jeff break down the massive list of games they denied themselves last year and the upcoming titles they can't wait to pre-order.

We discuss the shifting landscape of 2026, including the looming release of GTA 6, the slump in console sales, and why we are both pivoting toward handhelds like the PlayStation Portal and Steam Deck to fit gaming into dad life.

We also do a live "Google Search" deep dive into the top PC games coming this year, debating everything from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to cozy farming sims like Fantasy Life. Plus, we discuss what a household looks like after a Roblox Ban and whether Fortnite or Star Wars Jedi will take its place.

Topics Covered:

The Floodgates Open: How it feels to finally be allowed to buy games again.
Hardware Shift: Why we are ignoring the PS6 rumors to focus on Portable Gaming (Steam Deck & PS Portal).
The 2026 Shopping List: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Death Stranding 2, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Backlog Catch-Up: Why Space Marine 2 is the first "old" game we are buying.
Dad Life: Embracing "Mobile Gaming" (Red Dead on iPad) and why we are hoping for a Final Fantasy 7 Part 3demo.
The Kids' Rotation: Life after banning Roblox and the move to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Welcome to 2026! 2:15 - The State of Gaming: GTA 6 & The Steam Deck Juggernaut 5:00 - Jeff’s Wishlist: Final Fantasy 7 Part 3 & The PS Portal 8:30 - Trevor’s Wishlist: Retro Handhelds & Red Dead on iPad 13:10 - Kids' Gaming Forecast: Can we keep Roblox out of the house? 17:45 - The "Immediate Buy" List: KCD2, Expedition 33, & Space Marine 2 22:00 - Live Reaction: Googling the "Top PC Games of 2026" (Arc Raiders & Donkey Kong?) 27:30 - Final Thoughts & Call for New Challenges

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We Bought ZERO Games for an Entire Year (Here’s What Happened) | New Dad Gaming Ep. 380

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:23:41 -0500

In this final episode of 2025, Trevor and Jeff wrap up their year-long experiment: The "No New Games" Challenge. We break down whether we succeeded in clearing our backlogs or if we just stopped playing altogether.

We also dive into the chaos of Christmas morning—from the quantity vs. quality gift debate to why one dad opted for a retro handheld emulator over a PS5. Plus, we discuss the "dark side" of kids' gaming in 2025, including why Robloxfinally got banned in the household, the surprising rise of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) among teenagers, and why Chess is making a comeback.

Whether you are a dad trying to manage screen time or a gamer staring at an intimidating Steam backlog, this episode is for you.

Topics Covered:

The Christmas Haul: Why we bought retro handhelds and "dumb" smartwatches instead of current-gen consoles.

The Cookie Experiment: Why kids prefer 10 small gifts over one expensive one (Funko Pops vs. PS5).

Kids Gaming Trends: The rise of Fortnite, the fall of Roblox, and the wholesome return of D&D and Chess.

The Challenge Results: How replaying Elden Ring, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and Hades 2 changed our gaming habits.

Gaming Fatigue: Why having "no new games" was actually a relief for our anxiety.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Raising a glass to 2025 0:45 - The Steam Christmas Sale temptation 2:30 - What did the kids get? (Retro Consoles vs. Funko Pops) 6:10 - The "Quantity vs. Quality" Gift Dilemma 10:15 - Kids Gaming Recap: The rise of D&D & Hollow Knight 14:50 - The Roblox Ban: Why it didn't work for us 18:30 - The Dads' Recap: Surviving the "No New Games" Challenge 23:00 - Trevor’s "Lost Year" of Gaming 28:45 - Looking ahead and Final Thoughts

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Why I’m Banning Roblox This Christmas (And The "Digital Gift" Problem) | New Dad Gaming Ep. 379

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:25:28 -0500

Are digital currencies like Robux and V-Bucks ruining the magic of Christmas morning? In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff discuss the struggle of buying gifts for kids who only want digital skins, the sadness of not having physical games to unwrap, and the controversial reason Jeff is considering banning Roblox from his house entirely.

Plus, Trevor is moving his family to Colombia for the winter! We break down the logistics of traveling with gaming gear. Is it better to pack a PS5, an Xbox Series S, or just buy a Steam Deck? We also touch on handling bad grades during the holidays—do you ground your kids from gaming over Christmas break?

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In this episode:

The "Unwrapping" Dilemma: Why giving gift cards feels empty compared to the nostalgia of unwrapping Final Fantasy X.
The Roblox Controversy: We discuss the new AI face-scanning requirements for age verification and why it’s a privacy nightmare for parents.
Gaming Grounding: Trevor’s son lost gaming privileges due to report cards—how do you handle punishment during the "happiest time of the year"?
Travel Gaming Loadout: The debate on which console fits best in a carry-on for a 6-month trip.
Mobile Tech: A look at Red Dead Redemption running natively on iOS via Netflix Games.

CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro & The "No Dad Poem" 02:20 - The struggle of Christmas Gifts in 2025 (Robux vs. Real Games) 06:50 - Nostalgia: Unwrapping Final Fantasy X vs. Digital Codes 10:00 - When Bad Grades Ruin Christmas Gaming (The Grounding Debate) 13:30 - Why We Might Ban Roblox: The Face Scan Controversy 20:25 - Moving to Colombia: Traveling with a PS5 vs. Xbox Series S 25:15 - The Steam Deck Regret 28:00 - Red Dead Redemption on iPhone (Netflix Games) 30:50 - Wrap Up & Community Questions

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Game Award Nominees 2025 - We Played Nothing | New Dad Gaming Ep. 378

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:05:00 -0500

The New Dads review this years nominees for Game of The Year - a fun experience given they've played none during their year of no games.

However, if nothing else it helps fill out their wish list once their self imposed exile is over.

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Steam Machine Hype, VR Temptations & No-Game Punishments | New Dad Gaming Ep. 377

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:18:32 -0500

It’s full-on dad mode: both households hand out no-game punishments after kids try to sneak Roblox and skip chores, sparking a conversation about clear consequences, consistency, and what it means when your kids don’t even argue the punishment - because they know the rules.

On the gaming front, Steam drops a bomb with three new hardware announcements:

A redesigned Steam Controller built from Steam Deck learnings
The tiny Steam “Machine” console promising 4K living room gaming and killer value versus PS5/Switch
The Steam Frame VR headset, aiming to shake up Meta’s dominance and revive PC VR excitement

Jeff breaks down why the new controller’s trackpads are a quiet superpower for strategy and mouse-heavy games, how the Steam Machine could finally make PC libraries living-room friendly for dads, and whether the Steam Frame has enough going for it to tempt lapsed VR users.

Plus: Jeff’s patience on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 pays off in a big “all DLC included” edition, and the guys argue over which of these toys is actually for the kids… and which are clearly future dad presents.

If you’re a gaming father trying to balance kid punishments, chore charts, shrinking free time, and a dangerous interest in new hardware, this one’s for you.

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Arc Raiders Hype, AI in Games & Teaching Kids Magic: The Gathering | New Dad Gaming Ep. 376

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:46:27 -0500

Arc Raiders is the hot new extraction shooter everyone’s talking about… and the community is actually nice?! 😅

This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff crack open the last of the pumpkin beers, dive into the surprise hype around Arc Raiders, and unpack the controversy around AI voice acting and what it means for real voice actors and future games.

From there, it’s full-on dad mode: Trevor raids eBay for cheap Magic: The Gathering cards to build a cube and see if his kids can handle the chaos of modern MTG rules… while he struggles to remember what lifelink even does.

Jeff, meanwhile, goes galaxy-brain with Dyson Sphere Program, turning chill dad evenings into interstellar automation spreadsheets, all thanks to their ongoing “year of no new games” challenge. They wrap with a quick (and painful) update on Jeff’s 25-minute, zero-progress attempt at Silksong, driven entirely by his determined teen.

If you’re a gaming dad trying to balance backlog guilt, new releases, kids who are better at games than you, and the ethics of AI in gaming—this one’s for you.

⏱ Episode Timestamps (approx.)

00:00 – Cold open, dad life, and missed episodes
02:30 – Pumpkin beers, espresso porter review & maybe… Christmas beers?
07:20 – What is Arc Raiders and why is everyone loving it?
10:30 – PvPvE, surprising kindness & emergent co-op in Arc Raiders
15:30 – AI voice acting, ethics, and what it means for voice actors
23:50 – Magic: The Gathering with kids, cube drafting & card complexity
34:40 – Dyson Sphere Program: the ultimate dad automation game
40:45 – Jeff gets wrecked in Silksong at his kid’s request
42:20 – Outro, community shout-outs & how to reach the show

🎮 About New Dad Gaming

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Expensive Fortnite Skins, Future Gaming Dreams, Watching Breaking Bad | New Dad Gaming Ep. 375

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:22:40 -0400

This week the dads discuss expensive Fortnite skins, introducing Breaking Bad to an eldest, and dream a little dream of games they will have.

This week features some solid pumpkin beer to boot!

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Listener letters, Saving for a Playstation, Kid Jobs | New Dad Gaming Ep. 374

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:45:23 -0400

The Dads are back with pumpkin in their beer,
With notes from listeners they definitely hold dear.

Breaking the bank with a skin from Fortnite,
And will a kid save for a Playstation? He just might.

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Pumpkin Beer Regret, Hades II Bliss, Hollow Knight Sleepover, & FF8 Cheats (Dad Mode!) | New Dad Gaming Ep. 373

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:46:06 -0400

Trevor and Jeff kick off October with a live taste test of a 10% pumpkin ale (it goes… badly), celebrate the pure joy of Hades II (with “God Mode” as the ultimate dad setting), recap a wholesome Hollow Knight all-night kids’ sleepover, and confess to using Final Fantasy VIII cheats to finally experience the story—25 years later. We wrap with a classic “beat your kids (while you still can)” dad-race anecdote.

If you’re a gaming father (or future one) figuring out how to balance kids, work, and your backlog—this one’s for you.

👨‍👦 Hosts: Trevor (dad of a 10 & 8 y/o) and Jeff (dad of a 15 & 12 y/o)

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In-Person Chaos! Hades II Hype, Teens Buying Games, & Couch-Co-Op Headaches | New Dad Gaming Ep 372

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:43:13 -0400

We did it: our once-a-year in-person episode! Trevor and Jeff awkwardly remember how to record without Zoom, swap Toronto trip stories, and dive into dad-mode gaming topics: Hades II’s launch, whether it breaks our “no new games” pact, accessibility/difficulty debates (Hollow Knight: Silksong, Elden Ring), letting a 15-year-old buy games on Steam, and the most dad-brained Fortnite setup ever (Xbox cloud streaming, Moonlight/Sunshine, PS Remote Play, and split-screen drama).

If you’re a gaming parent juggling time, tech, and teens—this one’s for you.

Join the conversation

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When did you let your teen buy their own games—any ground rules?
Your best (or worst) living-room co-op/streaming setup?

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Broken Controllers, No Man’s Sky Comeback & The Silk Song Struggle – New Dad Gaming Ep. 371

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:56:18 -0400

Welcome to New Dad Gaming, the show where Trevor and Jeff prove that becoming a dad doesn’t mean game over. 🎮👨‍👧‍👦

This week, the dads dive into:

Broken controllers & kid chaos – how one “dad-only” controller didn’t survive.
No Man’s Sky resurgence – the dads revisit the galaxy, ship-building, and VR.
Hard root beer & craft beer picks – Prairie Fairy Blackberry Wheat Ale & Crazy Uncle Hard Root Beer.
Hollow Knight & Silksong struggles – tougher than Elden Ring? Can the kids beat what broke the dads?
2026 hype list – the games the dads can’t wait to buy once the “No New Game” challenge is over.

🍺 Got a beer suggestion? 🚀 Built a wild ship in No Man’s Sky? 🕹️ Have kids wrecked your controllers too? Share your story at newdadgaming.com.

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Kids Back in School, Dads Back in Space: No Man’s Sky “Voyagers,” Kingdom Come 2 Hype & a Fortnite Confession | New Dad Gaming - Ep. 370

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:40:49 -0400

Kids back in school, dads back in space. This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff swap school drop-off war stories, crack seasonal beers, dive into No Man’s Sky “Voyagers” (ship interiors! group missions! biomes!), pine for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and—dad confession—Trevor actually buys a Fortnite skin.

If you’re a gaming parent balancing family life with your backlog, you’re in the right place. 🍻🚀

Chapters

00:00 Cold open & countdown chaos

01:36 Show start & international listener shout-out

03:06 Back-to-school vibes

03:40 Beers of the Week (Sleeping Giant “Krampus” barley wine; Kozel lager)

09:08 School drop-off/kiss-and-ride rant (parent PSA)

13:15 No Man’s Sky “Voyagers”—ship interiors, multiplayer missions, PS5 vs Steam Deck talk

20:07 Kingdom Come: Deliverance finish → KC:D II temptation (staying strong… maybe)

25:00 Carrying progress across sequels (Mass Effect, Destiny talk)

30:06 Fortnite skin confession: DOGGO arrives

33:40 How to support the show & wrap

Mentioned

No Man’s Sky “Voyagers” update (Hello Games)
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II news & sales chatter
Sleeping Giant Brewing “Krampus” Christmas Ale (barley wine style)
Kozel lager
Fortnite “Doggo” skin

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Question of the Week

What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a cosmetic skin—and was it worth it?

Parenting as Shepherds, Not Engineers | Gaming Dads, Metal Detecting, & Elite Dangerous Adventures - Ep. 369

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:07:56 -0400

Being a dad isn’t about engineering your kids’ every move—it’s about shepherding them through life’s adventures.

In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into Dr. Russell Barkley’s powerful advice on parenting: guiding your kids like a shepherd instead of trying to engineer who they’ll become.

The dads also share:

🎮 How their kids traded dreams of a PS5 for… a metal detector (and then found the Roblox version of it!).
🍺 Trevor’s wife surprising him with a “Game Theory” IPA—perfect for their Summer of Beers theme.
🪵 Jeff gifting a stunning custom wood-carved podcast logo from Ankor Valley to celebrate 10 years of New Dad Gaming.
🚀 Trevor’s plan to join the epic Elite Dangerous “Distant Worlds” event this January.
💸 Teaching kids financial responsibility when gaming budgets clash with hobbies like One Piece card tournaments.

As always, it’s a mix of parenting lessons, gaming laughs, and the realities of dad life. Because just because you became a dad… doesn’t mean it’s game over.

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Brewing Beer, Splitting Consoles, Roblox Controversy & Donkey Kong Bonanza – New Dad Gaming Ep. 368

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:15:40 -0400

This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff cover the highs and lows of fatherhood and gaming life. From fan mail about homebrewing beer, to kids pitching in for a PS5, to the latest controversy with Roblox knockoffs, it’s another hilarious and heartfelt episode for gaming dads everywhere.

Topics this week include:
🍺 Homebrewing adventures — is it the ultimate dad hobby?
🎮 Splitting the cost of a PS5 with your kids (and why they bought a metal detector instead)
⚔️ Kingdom Come Deliverance dad side quests and “lovable jank”
📉 Roblox ripping off indie hit Peak and why devs are frustrated
🍌 First impressions of Donkey Kong Bonanza on Switch 2

👨‍👧‍👦 Hosted by Trevor (dad of a 10 & 7-year-old) and Jeff (dad of a 15 & 12-year-old), New Dad Gaming proves that just because you became a dad does not mean it’s game over.

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Party Dad IPAs, Grow-a-Garden Addiction & Roblox Rage - New Dad Gaming Ep. 367

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:09:00 -0400

Dogs, digital gardens, and dopamine loops—oh my!

In this jam-packed episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into:

🐶 Puppy problems and the very real debate: Do we get a dog or keep our freedom?
🍺 Dad beers of the week, including Party Dad IPA and an Irish red ale from Smithwick’s.
🌱 The Roblox takeover: Why Grow a Garden has kids (and potentially parents) addicted and how it's become one of the biggest gaming phenomena of 2025.
🎮 Skibidi Toilet Defense—yes, that’s a thing—and how it’s slowly draining Trevor’s will to live.
💰 Outer Worlds 2 Pricing Debacle: When $99 CAD for a game is just too much, dads unite!
🎉 Jeff’s real-life celebrity moment at a fair, plus a shoutout to Anchor Valley Designs for awesome video game woodcut merch.

🔧 From managing your kids’ screen time to managing your beer inventory, this episode has it all. It’s funny, reflective, and packed with insights for modern gamer dads.

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Microbrews, One Piece Cards, and a Not-So-Lost Gaming Challenge – New Dad Gaming Ep. 366

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:05:08 -0400

Summer vibes, card battles, and dad dilemmas collide!

In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff pour a couple of beverages (from microbreweries and grocery store seltzers), reflect on their infamous “No New Games” challenge, and dive deep into the growing obsession with trading card games — specifically the One Piece TCG that's taking teens (and wallets) by storm.

📦 Topics Covered:

💸 Tears of the Planet TCG and how much it made on day one
🍺 Craft beer & seltzer shoutouts: La Barbarie’s Raptor Meggafruit + Happy Dad
🎮 Jeff’s “No New Games” challenge... technically still alive?
🃏 One Piece card game tournaments and the return of real-world teen communities
📱 Mobile phone addiction in kids and screen time realities
👨‍👧‍👦 Dad life, parenting wins, and balancing fun in the sun

If you're a gaming dad (or know one), this is your home.

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D&D and Dads and Drones | New Dad Gaming Ep. 365

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:08:00 -0400

To dungeons, to dragons, one family does tread,
While another dad decides to the sky he will head.

This week both dads drop back into VR,
And Death Stranding was beaten, via hoof bike and car.

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Gaming Dad Corners, Switch Lite Joy & Death Stranding Returns | New Dad Gaming Ep. 364

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:11:00 -0400

This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor shares his new dad gaming cubby setup, complete with a Switch Lite gifted by his nephews and an ingenious use of the Quest 3 as a giant PS4 screen. Jeff returns to Death Stranding to prep for its sequel, and the dads compare small cozy games vs. massive open-world grinds.

Also discussed:

A beautiful dad poem about painted nails and princess parties
Dad Beers of Summer featuring Zywiec and Trouble in the Fields
Why NHL 2017 might still be the best hockey game
The challenge of teen kids forgetting to eat
Plans for a future Christmas game swap

👨‍👧‍👦 Thoughtful dad reflections. 🎮 Deep gaming chats. 🍺 Craft beer recs.

💬 Topics Covered:

Nintendo Switch Lite review from a dad’s perspective
Using the Quest 3 for console gaming
Revisiting Death Stranding before the sequel
The reality of parenting teens and prepping for future independence
Celebrating dads who host princess parties without fear
EA NHL franchise nostalgia vs. monetization trends
Upcoming gaming plans & backlog bets

#GamingDad #ParentingAndGaming #SwitchLite #DeathStranding #Quest3 #NHL2017 #FatherhoodPodcast #NewDadGaming #DadPoems #CraftBeer #ZywiecBeer #TroubleInTheFields #EA #GamingBacklog #PlayStation #MetaQuest #DadLife

DLC Bribes, Switch Repairs & Magic Cards | New Dad Gaming Ep. 363

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:16:08 -0400

What happens when exams meet DLC drops? This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff discuss using video games as parenting bribes—and whether it’s genius or dangerous.

Jeff negotiates with his teen over a Hunter: Call of the Wild DLC, while Trevor deals with non-activated V-Bucks chaos after a birthday gone slightly wrong. We also revisit Jeff’s miraculously repaired Switch, uncover a save file survival guide, and share Father’s Day gaming gifts—including Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering cards and a motorcycle jack!

🧠 Thoughtful moments. 🎮 Geeky parenting. 💥 Classic chaos.

💬 Topics Covered:

Using games & DLCs to motivate kids during exam season
What to do if Fortnite V-Bucks don’t activate
PSA: Always include the receipt with game currency gifts
Nintendo Switch blue screen repair + save file survival tips
Father’s Day recap: Magic cards, game wishlist debates & real dad appreciation
The right way to gift digital currency as a parent (without blowing up your weekend)

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Switch 2 Temptation & Console Tragedies | New Dad Gaming Ep. 362

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:17:22 -0400

A surprise Switch 2 drop, a blue screen of death, and Father’s Day gift loopholes - this episode has it all.

Trevor barely escapes the clutches of buying a brand-new Switch 2… but just barely. Meanwhile, Jeff’s aging Switch kicks the bucket in spectacular fashion, sparking a desperate race against time to recover lost Pokémon and Zelda saves. With Father's Day around the corner, could a little gaming “gift” be the loophole that lets these dads break their no-new-games vow?

The dads dive into:

The real-world temptation of walking into a store and seeing Switch 2 on the shelf
An unexpected $800 price tag (!!!)
First impressions from a dad who actually got one
The harsh reality of old hardware failing at the worst time
How to (maybe) get away with buying a game… if your kids want to play it with you 😇

If you're a dad balancing budget, backlogs, and the burning need for 120 FPS Fortnite, this one’s for you.

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Night Rain Temptations & Switch 2 FOMO | New Dad Gaming Ep. 361

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 22:56:56 -0400

This week, Trevor and Jeff face their greatest challenge yet: resisting the urge to break their no-new-games vow. With the Elden Ring Nightreign expansion stealing the spotlight and rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 release buzzing, the temptation is real.

Meanwhile, one dad's teen dives headfirst into Dungeons & Dragons, sparking memories and hopes of future family campaigns. Plus: Elden Ring co-op fails, Fortnite struggles on old hardware, and the eternal dad debate - do you cave when that shiny new console is calling your name from behind the GameStop counter?

👨‍👧‍👦 This podcast is for all gaming dads trying to balance family, fatherhood, and frame rates.

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💬 Topics Covered:
Elden Ring: Nightreign – worth it for dads?

Nintendo Switch 2 – will we or won’t we?

D&D family nights and teen game clubs

Gaming dad guilt vs. gamer joy

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Temptation Denied, Goat Madness, and Magic The Gathering Costs

Sun, 25 May 2025 22:03:49 -0400

After a brief break (no disasters—just dad life), Trevor and Jeff are back to talk about holding strong in their no new games challenge—sort of. Jeff’s been tearing up the zombie roads in Days Gone, teaching his kids how to shop smart with Goat Simulator 3, and even… dabbling in Magic: The Gathering for the first time ever (blame the Final Fantasy crossover). Trevor manages to resist Oblivion Remastered and the eternal temptation of Days Gone, but it’s clear the struggle is real.

Also in this episode:

🐐 Kids go wild with Goat Simulator 3
🧙 Jeff discovers the overwhelming complexity (and cost!) of Magic: The Gathering
🏍 Days Gone proves a surprisingly deep and satisfying zombie sandbox
👶 Why it really does get easier as a dad—potty training, car seats, and nap schedules, be gone
🎮 The dads reflect on milestone wins and encourage new parents in the thick of it

Gaming Dad Hall of Fame Picks (Family-Friendly Hits):

✅ Boomerang Fu
✅ Goat Simulator 3
💬 (More suggestions welcome! Let us know what makes your list.)

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Dad Court: Minecraft Mayhem, Backlog Betrayals, and the Temptation of Oblivion | New Dad Gaming Ep. 359

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:52:13 -0400

This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff hold a special session of Dad Court to determine if their backlog challenge has been broken—or if there’s still hope for their gaming honor. Spoiler: Jeff may have withheld some crucial evidence…

Jeff confesses to a near-miss after buying (and refunding) Elite Dangerous over a cockpit color mod—but later drops the bomb that he bought the Oblivion Remaster. Can the court forgive a purchase that feels so right? Trevor also stands trial for getting dangerously close to a Switch 2 pre-order while helping his brother secure one during the pre-order madness. Temptation is real, gaming dads.

Also in this episode:

Minecraft movie thoughts (like a fun, chaotic SNL skit)
The fear of Minecraft theater chaos and TikTok popcorn wars
Why Oblivion Remaster has restored faith in Bethesda (for now)
Why sticking to your backlog is so hard when the glow-ups look this good
The looming reality of $100 Switch 2 games

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Minecraft Movie Madness, Missed Projects, and Surprise Nerf Birthdays | New Dad Gaming Ep. 358

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:05:00 -0400

This week on New Dad Gaming, Jeff and Trevor trade parenting war stories as they navigate teenage moods, missed school projects, and the absolute chaos of Minecraft movie culture. From last-minute movie plans to self-imposed consequences, the dads explore how to discipline with empathy—and hold the line when games are on the line.

Jeff recounts how a missed project turned into a teachable moment (and a canceled Minecraft movie trip), while Trevor pulls back game time after surprise bad grades. Both dads are impressed by how their kids accepted the consequences—grumpy but mature—and reflect on how modern parenting is shifting away from the old-school punishment roulette.

But the surprises don’t end there. Jeff battles venue limbo while planning a private Minecraft movie birthday party—dodging popcorn-throwing trends and last-minute confirmations from a theater that seemingly doesn’t want his money. Meanwhile, Trevor gets played by his own son, who turns a casual Nerf hangout into a full-blown surprise birthday party with seven wild kids, Nerf darts, pizza, and loot bags.

Also in this episode:

The viral Minecraft movie theater chaos (what is a Chicken Jockey?)
Old-school punishment vs. parenting with logic
Jason Momoa as a “nerd”? Bold move, kid.
Birthday party expectations vs. reality

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The Switch 2 Switch-Up, Mario Kart Open World, and a Surprise Elden Ring Successor | New Dad Gaming Ep. 357

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:06:15 -0400

This week on New Dad Gaming, it’s all about the Nintendo Switch 2. Trevor and Jeff dive into Nintendo’s massive announcement, breaking down the upgraded hardware, surprising launch titles, and some truly unexpected exclusives—including Dusk Blood, a spiritual successor to Elden Ring that’s only coming to Switch 2 (!). Has Nintendo officially won over the dad gamers?

The new Mario Kart World gets a lot of love too, with an open-world racing mode that mixes Burnout Paradise vibes with classic kart chaos. From dolphin drivers to the iconic Moo Moo cow, Nintendo’s bringing the magic for kids—and the nostalgia for dads.

Other highlights include:

New features like Game Chat and Game Share that let up to four consoles play the same game without extra downloads.
Switch 2’s game streaming, 4K docked output, and 120Hz handheld support.
The long-awaited return of GameCube games, including Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi’s Mansion, Fire Emblem, and more.
Launch titles like Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Street Fighter 6, and a Kirby racing game no one asked for.

The dads also discuss the new Zelda Notes AI Assistant, a built-in game coach that eerily resembles something they just talked about on a previous episode. Is New Dad Gaming influencing the industry? They’ll let you decide.

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AI Game Coaches, Elden Ring Redemption, and Letting Go of Teen Independence | New Dad Gaming Ep. 356

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:00:34 -0400

This week on New Dad Gaming, the dads are back in the saddle after a run of sickness, vacation, and dad exhaustion. Trevor returns to Elden Ring—this time without cheats—and finds himself rediscovering the magic of adventure, danger, and dumb deaths in FromSoftware’s punishing open world. But with limited dad time, he turns to an unexpected ally: AI game coaching. Using ChatGPT with a custom prompt, he gets real-time build advice, weapon comparisons, and leveling tips—all tailored to his skill level and playstyle. It’s a game-changer for busy dads.

Jeff and Trevor dig into the future of AI in gaming. From Gran Turismo’s Sophie AI to Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, are we approaching a new age of in-game helpers, smarter bots, and system-level guides that eliminate the need for YouTube rabbit holes?

On the parenting side, Jeff reflects on a huge milestone: letting his teenager go to a sleepover at a house where he hasn’t met the parents. The shift from full control to guidance, trust, and independent communication is real—and so are the growing pains.

Also in this episode:

Nostalgic memories of sleepovers powered by instant coffee and Halo
Xbox’s leaked Steam integration tab and what it could mean for console-PC crossplay
The dream of every game, everywhere—no more platform wars

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Gaming Through the Plague, Steam Deck Saves the Day, and League of Legends Dad Challenge | New Dad Gaming Ep. 355

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:05:00 -0400

This week on New Dad Gaming, Jeff barely makes it back from the brink after being taken down by the dreaded dad plague—but thanks to the Steam Deck, he managed to game his way through recovery. Trevor and Jeff discuss how portable gaming is perfect for sick days, and why handheld gaming may be entering a new golden age.

Speaking of challenges, Jeff officially steps into League of Legends after watching Arcane—but is immediately hit with new player overwhelm, 170 characters to choose from, and a community that isn’t as toxic as expected (yet). Will he be able to hold his own in a father-son showdown, or is he already doomed to be carried by his kid?

Meanwhile, Trevor finishes Spider-Man (!) but sets his sights on something much tougher: Elden Ring. With his gaming backlog cleared (for now), he embarks on a fresh journey through FromSoftware’s brutal world, seeking adventure, frustration, and a whole lot of you died screens.

Also in this episode: Steam Deck game streaming surprises, resisting the temptation of free games, and the dream of a Half-Life 3 announcement that will never come.

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Steam Deck Joins the Family, V-Bucks Bribery, and League of Legends Challenge | New Dad Gaming Ep. 354

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:44:29 -0500

This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff welcome a new gaming dad into the Steam Deck Brigade! A listener writes in about choosing between a gaming PC and a Steam Deck—did they make the right choice? Jeff shares his insights on why the Steam Deck continues to be a fantastic option for dads on the go.

Meanwhile, V-Bucks have officially entered Trevor’s household—but not without some classic gaming dad negotiation. Did bribery finally break the gaming dad fortress? How do parents navigate the microtransaction minefield with kids in Fortnite? The dads discuss strategies, compromises, and whether this is just the beginning.

Also, Jeff has never played League of Legends, but after watching Arcane, he's intrigued. Can he survive a League of Legends challenge against his son with only a few hours of training? The dads outline a hilarious potential challenge that may just end in complete gaming dad humiliation.

Plus, Jeff wonders why Days Gone is getting a remaster, and Trevor dodges yet another tempting addition to his gaming backlog challenge.

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Backlog Progress, Balatro Controversy, and the Spider-Man Reality Check | New Dad Gaming Ep. 353

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:09:11 -0500

The dads are back with a backlog challenge update! Trevor thought he was nearly done with Spider-Man Remastered… until he realized he was only halfway through. Jeff, meanwhile, has to resist the temptation of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 while his son dives deep into Balatro—which brings up a discussion about gaming, gambling, and the importance of guiding our kids through digital experiences. Also, Trevor takes on UFO 50’s surprisingly brutal first game and Jeff actually finishes something!

Key Topics Covered:

Trevor’s Spider-Man Remastered reality check: Wait, I’m only halfway?
Jeff finishes Gran Turismo 7—the first backlog victory!
Balatro and the gambling discussion: When is a game just a game?
The challenge of resisting Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and other upcoming temptations.
Trevor’s fight with UFO 50’s Dark Souls-like difficulty.
The best non-alcoholic beers for dads who want to take a break but still enjoy a drink.

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Tackling the Backlog Challenge | New Dad Gaming Ep. 352

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:41:56 -0500

The dads are taking on a gaming challenge for 2025—no new games, just tackling their massive backlogs! Inspired by a listener, Trevor and Jeff set out to finally complete the games they've collected over the years. They discuss their personal goals, the struggles of resisting new releases, and the surprising discovery that Fortnite has its own version of Roblox-style content. Will they stick to the plan? Tune in to find out!

Key Topics Covered:

The Backlog Challenge – no new games in 2025!
Trevor's shocking discovery: Roblox-style games inside Fortnite.
Strategies to resist buying new releases and enjoy what they already own.
Jeff's daunting RPG list and Trevor's Fallout New Vegas confession.
How listeners can join the challenge and share their progress.

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Switch 2 Revealed, Fortnite's Gaming Dad Takeover, and Baldur's Gate 3 Fails | New Dad Gaming Ep.351

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:33:00 -0500

This week on New Dad Gaming, the dads dive into the much-anticipated reveal of the Switch 2! Trevor and Jeff share their gaming dad perspectives on what this new console means for families and gamers alike, speculate on pricing, and discuss potential launch titles (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, anyone?).

Fortnite has also taken over Trevor’s household, replacing Roblox as the go-to game for his kids. He shares insights into the joys of playing alongside them and the lessons learned in setting gaming boundaries. Meanwhile, Jeff recounts his hilarious Baldur's Gate 3 fail, where a missed decision turned the game into an accidental hardcore mode.

From gaming dad fails to celebrating wins (including some surprising Fortnite victories!), this episode is packed with relatable stories and lighthearted dad humor.

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Gaming Dad Resolutions: More Family Time, Backlog Gaming, and No New Games! | New Dad Gaming Ep. 350

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:22:00 -0500

As the year draws to a close, the New Dad Gaming duo shares their heartfelt hopes and resolutions for the new year. Trevor and Jeff reflect on cherishing the precious moments with their kids while they’re still young and finding better ways to carve out time for their gaming hobby amidst the chaos of dad life.

Inspired by listener and friend of the show Torey, the dads take on a bold new commitment: no new game purchases in the coming year. Instead, they’ll focus on tackling their ever-growing backlogs—because who doesn’t have a library of games waiting for their turn in the spotlight?

Join the dads for a candid, inspiring, and lighthearted conversation about family, gaming goals, and the joys (and challenges) of balancing it all.

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Gaming Dad Christmas Poem, Year in Review, and the Games We Loved (or Quit) | New Dad Gaming Ep. 349"

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:09:00 -0500

This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor surprises Jeff (again!) with a heartfelt and hilarious Gaming Dad Christmas poem to kick off the holiday season. Tune in as the dads dive into a year-end review of the games that defined their parenting and gaming lives in 2024.

Jeff seeks to create a Christmas memory gifting his family a Meta Quest, Trevor discusses dabbling in Marvel Snap (and ultimately walking away), watching the kids dominate Roblox, and enjoying Final Fantasy Rebirth, to exploring quirky titles like Palworld and intense co-op in HellDivers 2—this episode is packed with reflections, laughs, and relatable dad moments.

Close out the year with Trevor and Jeff as they share their favorite gaming memories, celebrate the wins, and laugh at the losses. Cheers to another year of balancing dad life with the gaming grind!

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Gaming with Dads: Path of Exile 2, WWE 2K24, and Christmas Quandaries | New Dad Gaming Ep. 348

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:54:58 -0500

This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff reflect on their first-ever live gaming stream with Path of Exile 2. Spoiler alert: Jeff carried the team while Trevor embraced the role of "revive practice dummy." They discuss the quirky pay-to-play beta model, their impressions of the game, and whether it's a good pick for gaming dads.

Trevor shares how WWE 2K24 became a surprise hit in his household, complete with championship belt drama and a nod to the power of demos. Meanwhile, Jeff recounts a hilarious tale of his 14-year-old bypassing parental rules to score a gaming keyboard by enlisting the ultimate ally—Grandma.

From gaming streams to Christmas challenges, it’s an episode full of laughs, gaming recs, and relatable dad dilemmas.

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Beer Advent Calendars, Sim Racing, and Path of Exile 2 with Kids | New Dad Gaming Ep. 347

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:28:34 -0500

This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff explore the world of gaming dads with holiday-themed advent calendars, from beer to Pokémon cards. They share insights on navigating gaming card stores with kids and finding the right vibe for family fun versus hardcore collectors.

Jeff dives into Path of Exile 2 with his 11-year-old, breaking down its infamous skill tree and why it might just be the perfect Diablo alternative for dads and teens. Meanwhile, Trevor debates the dream of VR racing sims and recounts the challenges of adulting with limited space for gaming gear.

Whether you're exploring the best games for family bonding or dreaming of the ultimate racing setup, this episode has laughs, tips, and relatable stories for every gaming dad.

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Gaming Dads on Black Friday Finds, Space Games, and Nintendo Night | New Dad Gaming Ep. 346

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:02:28 -0500

In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff share their Black Friday and Cyber Monday gaming hauls, from the thrilling depths of space games like Elite Dangerous and Everspace 2 to the joy of snagging Spider-Man on sale. They recount their epic Nintendo Dad's Night, highlighting upcoming releases and the timeless magic of the Nintendo Switch.

The dads also dive into parenting challenges, including how to motivate kids with creative rewards like cookie bribes and the unintended stress of setting consequences. Plus, they explore the intersection of gaming and parenting, discussing how their kids react to space adventures and family-friendly mobile games like Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.

Whether you’re a gaming dad, a space sim enthusiast, or a Nintendo fan, this episode is packed with good times, insights, and recommendations for making gaming a family affair.

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Gaming Dads Unite: Balancing School, Christmas, and Roblox Chaos | New Dad Gaming Ep. 345

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:33:00 -0500

In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into the challenges of parenting while gaming. They share hilarious stories about bribing kids with stuffed cookies to boost school grades, debate the pros and cons of Roblox’s updated parental controls requiring ID verification, and brainstorm creative Christmas gift ideas for gaming-savvy kids. The dads also explore gaming setups, from broken Switch controllers to budget-friendly gaming chairs, and discuss how they balance family life with their love for gaming. Don’t miss their insights, tips, and relatable laughs for gaming dads everywhere!

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Ep. 344 - Gaming Dads Go Hot: Game Awards 2024 Predictions and Debates

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:05:00 -0500

In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into the Game Awards 2024 nominations with no prep and plenty of hot takes. From debating the merits of Elden Ring DLC in the "Game of the Year" category to championing underdogs like Manor Lords and UFO 50, the dads bring their unique gaming perspective to the table. Plus, they share thoughts on family-friendly titles, VR innovations, and why Fortnite might deserve yet another trophy. Tune in for laughs, bold predictions, and some surprises!

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Ep. 343 - Christmas PS5s and Dad Health Dives

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:32:05 -0500

This week Trevor enters death saving throws as he powers through an illness to record, appropriate as Jeff is back in some D&D mechanics with Baulder's Gate 3. A gaming dad wrote in to ask for PS5 game recommendations for his kids as he's pulled the greatest Gaming Dad move, new console for Christmas!

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Ep. 342 - A Brothership 100 Feet Wide

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:05:00 -0500

This week Jeff dips his toes into Gwent, the dads both try out Mario and Luigi Brothership, and the Trevor walks through is new VR gaming setup that has revealed some wild results from NHL 17 and NHL 24.

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Ep. 341 - Piles Of Candy And Virtual Realities

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 05:10:00 -0400

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Ep. 340 - When The Party Is A Jamboree

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:05:00 -0400

The New Dads review the recently released Mario Party Jamboree (spoiler - amazing family fun). Jeff laments the lack of deep RPGs his kids play, and Trevor comes to terms with perhaps being done with Marvel Snap.

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Ep - 339 - Zelda Whispers And Dunkin Side Quests

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:01:59 -0400

This week Trevor and Jeff review The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, which brings all the fun chaos and creativity of Tears of the Kingdom to Zelda's first starring role.

Trevor also describes his side quest to motorcycle down to the United States for some Dunkin donuts, and the dads lament the risks of broken controllers with kids.

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Ep. 338 - Gamers of Culture - FF7 Rebirth Symphony

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:27:52 -0400

For only the 2nd time in the history of the show, The New Dads are recording in the same room! They attended the FFVII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour and captured their immediate take right after the show.

This week, the dads discuss the announced PS5 Pro and it’s wild pricing, along with a the great PS5 title Astro Bot. Trevor struggles with a potential professional athlete in his house, and Jeff shows off his NES Pro moves with NES World Championship.

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Ep. 337 - PS5 Pro / NES Pro / Gymnast Pro

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:05:00 -0400

This week, the dads discuss the announced PS5 Pro and it's wild pricing, along with a the great PS5 title Astro Bot. Trevor struggles with a potential professional athlete in his house, and Jeff shows off his NES Pro moves with NES World Championship.

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Ep. 336 - Concord And Power In Your Hands

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:10:00 -0400

This week Trevor unlocks more power in his Retro Handheld with PortMaster (Balatro and Stardew Valley on a portable?), Jeff dives into Astro Bot, and the dads review the sad fate of Concord.

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Ep. 335 - Coach Dad and The 3DS

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 22:45:34 -0400

This week, Trevor assumes the role of coach for his son and asks Jeff for some Pokemon advice, while Jeff declares the 3DS the G.O.A.T. of consoles while applying a dad mod to Alien Isolation.

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Ep. 334 - Dad Days of Summer

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:09:00 -0400

This week, the dads lay down a pre-recorded podcast as they both wrap up their family adventures. Are their topics topical to the week? Tune in to find out!

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Ep. 333 - Dads Moving Forward

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:56:49 -0400

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Ep. 332 - Summer Nights Under a No Man's Sky

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:05:00 -0400

The New Dads are back after their summer hiatus! This week they both take a new look at No Man's Sky, Trevor is invited to watch his son beat Immortals Fenyx Rising, and Jeff comes to terms with his kids new late night outdoor escapades.

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Ep. 331 - End Of School, Nintendo Direct, and Solo Dice Games

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:05:00 -0400

This week Trevor and Jeff discuss their strategies for the upcoming summer now that school is out, they discuss the recent Nintendo direct (notably Metroid Prime 4, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Marvel vs. Capcom Collection), and Trevor walks through Under Falling Skies (a solo dice game).

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Ep. 330 - MegaCast: Summer Games Fest - Xbox Game Showcase

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:21:00 -0400

This was a wild episode.

To give a peek behind the curtain, Jeff and Trevor try to keep each recording down to a tight 30 heavily focused on Fatherhood and Gaming. In this episode, the well meaning but ultimately naïve dads decided to do a run down of all the games announced during the recent Summer Games Fest and Xbox Game Showcase.

Was results is this episode, running one and a half hours, as the dads decend into increasing madness trying to stick to their initial intent of the episode.

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Ep. 329 - Dads Night, Dice RPGs, and FFIX Remaster

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:56:47 -0400

This week the dad's recount their invitation to Nintendo's Dad's Night In, which featured some humbling Mario Kart 8 gameplay. Trevor gives a dad summer tip for re-usable water balloons and tries his hand at Heroes of Might and Magic 3, and the dads discuss a potential Final Fantasy 9 remake.

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Ep. 328 - Paper Mario And Old NHL Disks

Fri, 31 May 2024 05:05:00 -0400

This week, the dads review Paper Mario - The 1000 Year Door, and Jeff ignites an old love for Heroes of Might and Magic with the new title "Songs of Conquest".

Meanwhile, Trevor's kid builds his first game (using PowerPoint?), and Trevor buys his first game disc in a while with NHL 2017 (listen to learn why!).

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Ep. 327 - Goat Simulator 3 - Just Cause for Kids

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:25:00 -0400

This week Trevor tries to come to terms with a risqué encounter at the public pool, Jeff jumps ships to Final Fantasy 13, and he also brings great gaming dad news with his review of Steam Family.

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Ep. 326 - Manor Lords and Old Game Hordes

Fri, 03 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This week the Gaming Dads discuss the release of emulators on iOS and it's impact. Speaking of old, Jeff goes medieval playing the hottest release with Manor Lords, and the gaming dads both shake their heads pondering why the slower games of old aren't cool with their young ones.

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Ep. 325 - Guest Host! Trevor's Away Jeff and Bill will Play

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:07:05 -0400

This week Trevor is nowhere to be found so Gaming Dad Bill from the podcast A Gamer Looks At 40 joins Jeff to discuss fatherhood, gaming, and new fathers figuring out their gaming lives.

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Ep.324 - The Games and Saves We Forgot

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:05:27 -0400

This week, the dads try and recall Final Fantasy games of old, while Trevor tries to dive back into Horizon Zero Dawn (having entirely forgotten what is going on).

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Ep. 323 - A Bright Gaming Future

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:14:52 -0400

This week the dads are talking bright lights! Firstly the scourge of parents who take Laser Tag too seriously, but then onto the bright spots in the gaming industry with titles that have the dads excited: SpaceBourne 2, Balatro, and Jump Ship.

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Ep. 322 - Travelling Between Games Past And Future

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:29:03 -0400

This week Trevor returns from vacation without an ounce of rest, with tales of Nintendo Switches and Emulators run wild, while Jeff looks to dust off some old keyboards to enjoy Command and Conquer collection.

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Ep. 321 - Just Grin And Barret - FF7 Rebirth and Card Battlers

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:53:54 -0500

This week, Jeff is pulled out of Midgar to recount his impressions, including a card battler that may entice Trevor. Speaking on Card Battlers, Trevor discovers Disney's foray into the genre with Lorcana, and Jeff goes into the belly of the beast at an IRL Pokemon Card trading event.

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Ep. 320 - Teething is Hell (Diving 2)

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:30:33 -0500

This week, the Gaming Dads respond to friend of the show Ron with some advice on a teething toddler, Trevor dives in to sip "Liber-tea" with Hell Divers 2, the dads review recently released Mario vs. Kong for the Switch, and Jeff prepares himself for his new "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth" lifestyle.

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Ep. 319 - Much Xbox About Nothing

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:03:01 -0500

This week, the New Dads discuss the fuss made over Xbox's announcement, and just how little it actually contained. Meanwhile Trevor's kid brings him back into Luigi's Mansion 3 (a great game for families), and battles through a ski trip full of phone holding teens.

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Ep. 318 - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Materia-ly Good

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:40:20 -0500

This week, Jeff dives into Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to give a dad's perspective on the next installment of the re-imagined classic. The dads then dive into the recent Xbox controversy with the hints they may release their exclusive titles elsewhere.

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Ep. 317 - State Of Play - State Of Dads

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:51:56 -0500

This week, Jeff walks through the Playstation State of Play and breaks down any interesting showcases for gaming dads. They then talk through if Palworld is still in rotation in their homes and if they'll allow their kids to play. Trevor makes a case for family Vampire Survivors, and enjoying a steam with a Steamdeck.

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Ep. 316 - Dad Pals In PalWorld

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:40:08 -0500

This week the Gaming Dads dove into PalWorld to report on the biggest recent game launch and how it may play into your family gaming. Spoiler, it's a bunch of fun.

We also feature a story sent into us by gaming dad Chad who's son came down with a suspicious "illness" once he set up a Minecraft server for them. A gaming dad story we know all too well.

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Ep.315 - Dad Quest 3 Unlocked (Thanks Kids!)

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:05:32 -0500

This week Jeff is given a new Gaming Dad Quest....Quest 3 that is. His kids are looking to split purchase a console, and it's the new VR headset. Can Jeff keep the peace given his dark console sharing past? Trevor meanwhile is deep into game streaming (and loving it) while giving kudos to Among Us for their parental controls.

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Ep. 314 - The Gaming Dad Year That Will Be

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:27:00 -0500

The second of two special holiday episodes. The new dads discuss the gaming year that will be, and hopes for their family gaming lives for both their kids and themselves. Happy 2024!

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Ep. 313 - The Gaming Dad Year That Was

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:25:00 -0500

The first of two special holiday episodes to wrap up the year. Jeff and Trevor review the gaming year that was, both for their kids and for themselves as gaming dads.

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Ep. 312 - Game Wrapup 2023 - Soft Kratos And Kirby 64

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0500

This week the New Dads review their Xbox, Steam, and Playstation Game Wrap-ups for 2023 - where one dad had a good sampling and the other hardly played at all. The dads also discuss recent conversations about "Soft" Kratos from God of War, and the abysmal Kirby 64.

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Ep. 311 - Lethal Company & Drowning In a Sea of Stars

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:13:31 -0500

This week Jeff becomes a cool dad having picked out "Lethal Company" to his kids BEFORE it hit big, and bounces off "Sea of Stars" with an untimely death. Meanwhile Trevor marvels at the recent Fortnite Lego and Fortnite Racing releases and wonders if it's a fit for his kids.

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Ep. 310 - Nintendo Dads Night In And GTA 6

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:29:11 -0500

This week the Gaming Dads are invited to attend Nintendo's Dad's Night In, with lovely shirt gifts, some Super Mario Smash Bros. Ultimate, and some fun times.

The dads then discuss the recently release GTA6 trailer and discuss it's effect on the gaming industry. (Always exciting to see what people will play for the next decade).

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Ep. 309 - SteamDeck and Diablo 4 Fallouts

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:23:34 -0500

This week the dads review the silly low prices that "Old" SteamDecks are selling for. Jeff would use his for Diablo 4, but they capped his level at 20, but he may just use it for his 4th purchase of Fallout 3 or New Vegas.

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Ep. 308 - Dad Memories Of Super Mario RPG

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:05:00 -0500

This week the dads discuss the recently launched Super Mario RPG (and find out they both knew the pain of renting it as kids and never beating it). Jeff discusses Star Ocean the Second Story R and recounts his Gaming Dad homework for Undertale (and now Shady Knight), and Trevor recalls Christmas Dad wins from yesteryear.

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Ep. 307 - Steaming At A New Deck

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:00:11 -0500

Question for Gaming Dads this week: What is your Game of the Year...OR...what game did you think got snubbed?

This week Trevor recounts his Twitch Stream adventures and talks up Marvel Snap and Slay the Spire, the dads discuss the Game of the Year awards, Jeff is given some homework to play Undertale while he's "Steam-d" about a new Steam Deck.

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Ep. 306 - Gaming Dads Like To Move It Move It

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:13:00 -0500

The Gaming Dads are looking to "Move It" with the latest Warioware: Move It while they struggle to plan for upcoming kid Christmas gifts. Trevor looks to stream and learn his way through 4 popular Deck Building games (Slay the Spire, HearthStone, Legends of Runeterra, and Magic the Gathering), and Jeff steps out again from Vault 111 in Fallout 4.

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Ep. 305 - Super Mario Wonder-Ful

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:02:01 -0400

This week the Dads review Super Mario Wonder - and no surprise it is fantastic. The dads discuss recent travels with games (and none), along with Darkest Dungeon and Diablo 4 Season 2.

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Ep. 304 - No Dad Gaming

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:26:32 -0400

This week there is no games to be seen anywhere for Trevor, though he does uncover the secret Call of Duty past of Jeff, and the dads discuss the new Roblox release on Playstation.

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Ep. 303 - Real Work For Digital Time

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:44:00 -0400

This week, Trevor asks his fellow gaming dads for ideas on how his kids can earn some extra game time during the week, Jeff dives into Cyberpunk 2077, and the dads round out the conversation with the Meta Quest 3, Diablo 4 Announcements, and Starfield.

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Ep. 302 - Diablo 4 Is Not Immortal

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:23:00 -0400

This week, Trevor dips back into Diablo Immortal while Diablo 4 languishes, his kids have taken a break from Roblox to play some Minecraft and Fenix Rising, the dads discuss ways to help their kids build games, and Jeff jumps way back to play Vagrant Story.

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Ep. 301 - Of Friends, Dice Roles, and Monetization

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:20:00 -0400

This week Jeff makes and immediately retracts a game recommendation with Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis, he makes and sticks a game recommendation with F-Zero 99, Trevor has a gaming tip for being your kids hero with free Roblox codes, and the dads discuss gaming friendships ruined and D&D Parties found.

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Ep. 300 - Starfield Dads Skyrim VR Kids

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:26:07 -0400

300 Episodes! Jeff and Trevor would like to sincerely thank you for joining us on this gaming dad journey, and cheers to the next 300!

This week Trevor recounts his side quests from space in Starfield, Jeff brings his kids into the VR world of Skyrim, and the dads react to the recent PS Plus subscription price cost increase.

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Ep. 299 - Starfield VS Diablo 4 VS Dad Time

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:46:00 -0400

This week, one dad ponders dropping Diablo 4 in favour of Starfield, another dad suits up in Armored Core 6, and the dads await the joyful start of the new school year.

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Ep-298 - Co-ops, Late Nights, and Old Age

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:10:00 -0400

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This week, the dads are in the end days of summer and dealing with some tired kids. Jeff let's game time run long when his kids play the new Phasmophobia, Trevor feels the sting of old age at the water park and fairgrounds, and the dads discuss lessons in Railroading gaming opponents in Boomerang Fu.

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Ep. 297 - Baldur’s Gate 3 For D&D & Dads

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:05:00 -0400

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This week, the dads adore the Baldur's Gate 3 game from afar (wishing they had time to play), Jeff begins a noble quest in D&D with his kids while one of them has their first sleepover / LAN party, and Trevor recommends an indie boxing game in Punch-A-Bunch.

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Ep. 296 - Diablo 4 Grind, Roblox is Fine, Age of Empires Shine

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:43:55 -0400

This week, Trevor remorses as Roblox takes over this household and he struggles with how to approach it, Jeff introduces the classic Age of Empires 2 to his kids (with great success!), and Trevor discusses trying to keep up in his first Diablo 4 Season as a dad.

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Ep. 295 - Final Fantasy 16 Fetch Quests For All (Materia)

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:45:20 -0400

This week, Jeff roasts Trevor for his Final Fantasy 7 folly while recounting the terrible fetch quests of Final Fantasy 16 (which is he still enjoying).

Jeff also recounts an interactive gaming play "No Save Points", and the dads review some initial purchases from the Steam Summer Sale.

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Ep. 294 - Diablo 4 Dads VS Dinks

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:45:00 -0400

This week one dad might have forgot to pick up his kid at the bus stop....maybe....but otherwise the Dads get an update from Gaming Dad Luke on his console decision, they discuss guns in games and when the introduction makes sense, and dive into Diablo 4 as one dad of 2 plays with a couple bachelors and the lack or progress is palpable.

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Ep. 293 - Dad Advice Sought And Final Fantasy 16 Bought

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:05:00 -0400

This week fellow Gaming Dad has a question on which device to add to his house to help with some kid gaming chaos, Jeff buys his ticket into the new world of Final Fantasy 16, and the dads wrestle with their jealousy of their kid's plentiful gaming time (especially with summer vacation starting).

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Ep. 292 - Defending Roblox Is A Final Fantasy 16

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:05:00 -0400

This week the dad’s read a note from a listener DEFENDING Roblox! (at least their support team), and another asking for an opinion on the newly release ASUS ROG Ally. Trevor admires his kids Pokémon Sword grind while Jeff dips into Final Fantasy 16 and his kids own video game! (Proud dad moment)

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Ep. 291 - Tears Of The Kingdom Breaks and Diablo 4 Bakes

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:06:00 -0400

This week Trevor dives into Diablo 4 and gives a Gaming Dad perspective on the gameplay (spoiler, it's great), Jeff fends off his kids from fixing the perfect dad hack on Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom while also diving into Starcraft 2 with them, and Trevor pulls off a Gaming Dad save by "upgrading" an NHL game gift.

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Ep. 290 - Tears Of The Kingdom Fall For Diablo 4 Pre-Orders

Wed, 31 May 2023 05:06:00 -0400

This week, the dad's respond to a story sent in about a dad feeling down and stuck, Jeff says no to a Tears of the Kingdom request, Trevor commits another Gaming Dad sin with a Pre-order of Diablo 4, and Jeff's kids are building their own dang RPGs!

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Ep. 289 - Pokémon Go-s The Screen Time

Mon, 22 May 2023 05:03:00 -0400

This week Trevor's house is quiet with the screens being turned off for bad behavior, but their local neighborhood is ripe for exploring and finding Pokémon. The dads also discuss some non-alcoholic beer and it being part of a larger health push.

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Ep. 288 - Core Memory Unlocked at Midnight

Wed, 17 May 2023 16:06:41 -0400

This week Jeff recounts his first successful midnight launch with his kids picking up Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, while also taking a moment to review the game. Trevor is elated at the return of demo's as he decides between Street Fighter 6, (now with more kid friendly controls), and Diablo 4.

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Ep. 287 - Roblox Causes Tears Of The Kingdom

Wed, 10 May 2023 10:31:14 -0400

This week Jeff contemplates his kids first midnight launch for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom having shed his own tears trying to salvage a Roblox account. Trevor meanwhile is in VR trying to pick up some Spanish with Noun Town, and dreams of the education game future.

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Ep. 286 - #DadsPlayToo

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:05:00 -0400

This week, the Dads participated in a great event from Nintendo "Dad's Night In with Nintendo" #DadsPlayToo - where they got to meet other gaming dads and play a few rounds of Splatoon 3. Huge thanks to Nintendo for the opportunity.

Trevor coaches his kids on how to behave in the outside world, Jeff takes his kids to the arcade for a birthday, and Trevor gets a round of applause on his motorcycle.

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Ep. 267 - Steam-y Content

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:09:00 -0400

This week Jeff deals with a kid downloading some NSFW DLC, Trevor has some power struggles over the home console, Pokemon Card fever continues, and the dads have a great gaming tip for anyone who owns a SteamDeck.

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Ep.266 - Pokemon C’mon

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:05:00 -0400

This week the dads share an amazing story from fellow Gaming Dad Chad who found a way to sneak in some gaming with a Switch.

The dads discuss an interesting situation with a child's friend's dad joining a game, the current sad state of Pokemon for kids, and the exciting state of a Dads's first Pokemon game.

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Ep.265 - And Hecks Coming With Me... And My Son Is Coming With Me

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:06:00 -0400

This week, one dad dips into Minecraft again, but by himself while another brings his son down to heck with the free Diablo 4 Beta Weekend.

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Ep. 264 - Arcade Minecraft and Diablo 4 at Home

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:06:03 -0400

This week, Trevor brings his kids to a bustling arcade to sadly watch as they head straight to Minecraft Dungeons (which is pretty cool), Jeff dips into Windwaker on his Steamdeck and enjoys the game more with cheats, Trevor talks of a recent family trip and the gaming tips that helped, and they briefly discuss the recent Beta release of Diablo 4.

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Ep. 263 - Surviving In MineCraft It Gets Better

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:55:31 -0500

This week, Trevor rekindles his joy of Minecraft with his sons switching to survival, Jeff's kid plays a game of hide and seek with his iPhone, Trevor's Xbox wipes their accounts, and Jeff reminds us all that it keeps getting better.

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Ep. 262 - PSVR 2 and Elden Ring Cheats

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:05:00 -0500

This week Jeff drags out the ol' PSVR, (not PSVR 2 sadly), and discusses his annual game tradition. Trevor has gone to the dark side and begun cheating at Elden Ring, and recounts a story of setting barriers with his kids (including a surprise "Back In my Day" story).

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Ep. 261 - Get Dad Motors Running

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:56:10 -0500

This week Trevor plots out a surprising Mid Life Crisis purchase, kids fight over dad gaming time, a Movie Game results in watching the actual Movie, and Jeff joyously jumps back into a missed gem with the remake of Metroid Prime for the Nintendo Switch.

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Ep. 260 - Elden Dads

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:25:54 -0500

This week one dad finally jumps into the punishment of Elden Ring (and enjoys it), Jeff reacts to the recent GoldenEye release, and the dads discuss the place of remakes amongst the recent DeadSpace release.

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Ep. 259 - Gaming Dad Hopes For The Year

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:05:00 -0500

This week the dads list out their hopes for the upcoming Gaming Dad Year in their households, Trevor sustains another VR Sports injury and considers the ramifications as his son asks to play Fortnite, while Jeff suggest side quests as chores.

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Ep. 258b - Emulating Games and Aging in VR

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:45:00 -0500

This week Trevor recovers from his Virtual boxing career and Jeff dips into some emulation with his SteamDeck (and brings the kids along for the ride!). They dads also discuss the recent court loss for Epic and Fortnite and remind dads to remain vigilant.

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Ep. 257 - Guest Grampa Gaming

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 05:09:00 -0500

This week is a very special episode for Trevor as he welcomes a very special guest - his own dad Jim! What was it like to raise a gamer son like Trevor, how does a grampa perceive kids new relationships with technology, and what advice would Jim impart to new dads starting out.

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Ep. 256 - Dad VR - Golf And Grillin

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:05:00 -0500

This week, the dads discuss the odd absence of any video games on their kids lists (thanks to GamePass and streaming), Trevor admits to his new found love of VR Golf, and Jeff reviews Grounded as a great family game.

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Ep. 255 - Awards & Awkward

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:05:00 -0500

This week the dads review the recent Game Awards, first a quick review of the more interesting winners, then the game reveals that have them most excited.

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Ep. 254 - VR for the Busy Dad

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:12:00 -0500

This week, the dads discuss a wish for a Battery Daddy, one dad dips back into Fortnite for it's end of Chapter 3 event, and another finally plays D&D thanks to VR.

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Ep. 253 - Dad By Numbers - The Jeff Files

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:05:00 -0500

This week Jeff takes the reins! He leads the show with 4 big happenings with his kids and gaming, and they are quite something. A big thank you to Bill of the podcast A Gamer Looks at 40 for his submitted story, and for Sebastion from "The Single Player Experience" for having Trevor as a guest.

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Ep. 252 - Dad by Numbers

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:28:59 -0500

What a big week! Trevor came with 6 surprise topics for Jeff to choose from based on a massive kid / dad / gaming week and left him stunned. Discover along with Jeff the massive gaming dad happenings as all the surprises are revealed!

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Ep. 251 - Laptops for Everybody

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:05:00 -0500

This week the dads revel in their first Youtube Takedown thanks to...the French Horn? The dads discuss the joy that is DEEEER Simulator, Jeffs dips back into The Witcher 2, and Trevor looks at laptops for his son and ends up eying a new one for himself.

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Ep. 250 - God of War Or Dad of War

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:05:00 -0500

This week, the dads discuss a kid's questionable purchase and ways they're trying to guide them, they talk about the new God of War game (or Dad of War game), and Jeff finds out that his kids are adapting to stay one step ahead of his tricks.

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Ep. 249 - Dad Costumes And French Horns

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:15:00 -0400

This week the dads discuss anew digital versus physical copies, last minute halloween costumes for dad, and why oh why would my son choose the French Horn?!

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Ep. 248 - Sick Deck Sick Kid

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:15:00 -0400

This week Jeff does his best to survive his illness, and thankfully has a Steam Deck to do so. He introduces his kid to Alien Isolation, while Trevor seeks help handling a kid scuffle and discovers Torchlight Infinite.

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Ep. 247 - Dads on Deck - SteamDeck Aquired

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:14:44 -0400

Jeff went ahead and bought one! The SteamDeck is in his hands and he gives us his gaming dad take. Trevor discusses his kid throwing shade that he's farther in a game than him, and the dads remind all gaming dads that with toddlers it gets better.

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Ep. 246 - Sins Of The Gaming Father Two

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week, one dad admits a terrible gaming dad sin he's committed while also getting into a free mobile game, while another dad revisits a classic in Spore.

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Ep. 245 - Goldeneye For Golden Coins

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week the dads review the recent Nintendo Direct and it's exciting titles, most notably Goldeneye - will it have the same local multiply player pull that it did when the dads were young? The dads also discuss how the lack of polish on a modern title can actually endear it to fans and promote some nostalgia.

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Ep.244 - The Chicken Soup Story

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week, Trevor reveals the silly song that drove him mad as a child, and how he used that to help his own son. Jeff describes how the transition from summer to school has resulted in some gaming changes, and the dads talk about home games to always return to.

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Ep.243 - Phone Games At The Arcade

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week Jeff brings his son to an arcade to....play his phone? And Trevor's son may be getting tricked out of Pokemon cards through some rough "trades".

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Ep. 242 - Dads In The Multiversus

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week the dads discuss Multiversus and how it's been received by their kids. They also discuss no code game builders for their kids to encourage their creativity and perhaps some engineering skills.

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Ep. 241 - Summer Gametime Blues

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week the dads are feeling some summer time gaming blues as their kids seem to be feeling the effects of a little too much screen time, they discuss what they're doing to help correct things. Trevor has joined Jeff on PS Plus Streaming, and Jeff pours one out for his beloved PS4 as it becomes his kid's Youtube player.

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Ep. 240 - Raise ’Em Right They’ll Survive Mars

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week Jeff dips his toes into PS Extra Streaming! He gives us his first impressions, along with a large gaming dad recommendation with Totally Reliable Delivery Service. Meanwhile Trevor asks if 7 year old is old enough for Roblox, and the dads recount some great interactions with @The_Top_Loader choosing Quake over Doom and Surviving Games appreciating Jeff's kids creativity.

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Ep. 239 - Dad Packing Simulator

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:06:21 -0400

The big 40! Jeff celebrates a big birthday on this week's episode, while the dads talk about teaching finance to their kids, a kid makes his first DLC purchase, and Jeff plays dad packing simulator better known as Death Stranding.

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Ep. 238 - Gaming Dad Funk

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week the dads navigate a Gaming Funk, a worry that perhaps games have passed them by, but they discuss their tactics for pulling through and rekindling their favourite pastime.

Trevor dips back into Diablo 3, Jeff beats Elden Ring, and a trip to the arcade results in kids playing....Minecraft?

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Ep. 237 - Dads On Steam Deck

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:05:00 -0400

Jeff picks up a surprise Steam Deck! He discusses why he pulled the trigger and what he's looking forward to. Trevor provides an update on the current success of summer games for homework exchange, Fortnite seems to be a dad friendly chill experience now, and Jeff and kids can handle Magicka 2 now.

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Ep. 236 - Dragons Dogma Or Dad-ma

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:05:00 -0400

Summer is here! This week the dads discuss the right balance of game time for kids when they're off school, Trevor dips back into the world of PS4 by renting from the library, and Jeff checks out Dragon's Dogma.

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Ep. 235 - Shredder’s Revenge on Clicker Games

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week, the Dad's review the excellent TMNT - Shredder's Revenge, and the not so excellent game genre of Clicker Games (Click Heroes and others). Jeff has some difficulties with Playstation Cloud Saves, and Trevor falls further behind his sons in Minecraft Dungeons.

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Ep. 234 - 1000 Stars and a Few Good Games

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:05:00 -0400

A game heavy week! The New Dads discuss Starfield, Journey to the Savage Planet (Hidden Jem!), Diablo Immortal and it's funner family alternative Minecraft Dungeons, Nickelodeon All Star Brawl, and Fall Guys going Free to Play.

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Ep.233 - Apex Champions Diablo Losers

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week the gaming dads try out Diablo Immortal (sad) and try a round of Apex Legends (fun!). Funny story, they both were champions in their first matches?

Trevor has a successful birthday party and Jeff has some failures with a Mario Strikers Demo.

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Ep.232 - Lost Kids Found Games

Mon, 23 May 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week, one dad finds an excellent hidden gem, one dad loses a kid (only for a while), the dads reminisce about the wonder that was a Gameboy, and they both ask listeners for Beer Picks and a Game Pick for a 7 year old.

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Ep. 231 - Worst Dad at the Resort

Tue, 17 May 2022 05:15:00 -0400

This week, Trevor is back from a trip to Mexico where a number of memories were made and revelations on parenting style were surfaced.

A special congratulation to Tyrone ( @lifeofjermaine_ ) on the new addition to his family! Thanks so much for sharing it!

There is a special dad guest this week from Premium Edition Games ( premiumeditiongames.com ) who recounts the great memories he has playing old Atari games with his father. Check out their great gaming titles at their website.

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Ep.230 - Epic Kids And Switching Birthdays

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week Jeff's kid gets his own Epic account without telling the parents (and immediately gets himself caught), while Trevor's oldest has some high priced demands for his upcoming birthday. The dads also discuss Epic partnering with Microsoft to stream Fortnite on iPhones, and the future ruined TVs thanks to Nintendo's release of Switch Sports.

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Ep.229 - Just Give Gamers Dad Mode

Mon, 02 May 2022 05:15:00 -0400

This week, Jeff and his oldest sons are recovering after a MASSIVE upset in a game of Quake, Trevor discovers how stunning Tunic can be when Dad Mode is enabled, and the Dads discuss their ongoing pursuit of ensuring their kids have game / life balance.

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Ep. 228 - Like Taking Games From A Kid

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:15:00 -0400

This week the dads wrestle with a terrible gaming dad conundrum...what to do when games have becomes too much of a focus with your kids. They also dive into how to tactfully handle returning kid gifts that missed the mark, and a lack of dad patience for games without clear goals.

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Ep. 227 - Kids Have Parents Quake-ing

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week, Jeff recounts how he survived a kids birthday at his house and gives some Dad tips, he also is living a Gaming Dad dream by introducing Quake to his kids! Meanwhile, Trevor finds a higher quality in older Lego games while desperately waiting for the weather to be warm enough to kick the kids outdoors.

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Ep. 226 - Swamp Water Memories

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week Trevor squeezes out every possible teachable moment as his oldest enjoys his just reward for working and saving, Jeff stares down hosting a birthday party at his house, and the New Dads list off a number of new game titles making the rounds in their houses.

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Ep.225 - Family Pass For A Fortnite

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:58:31 -0400

This week, Jeff's son has finally jumped off of Minecraft...and into Fortnite! It begins! Meanwhile, Trevor muses about his kids seeing gaming as the carrot and the stick for everything, and the dads consider Family Passes after Xbox and Playstation announce their plans respectively.

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Ep.224 - Elden Ring Coming To Playstation Spartacus?

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week, Trevor is reaching out to the listeners for help with his book, Jeff has dived head first into Elden Ring (with his kids cheering his downfalls?), the dads discuss the joy that is Tunic and if the soon to be launched Playstation Streaming will be in either of their homes.

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Ep 223 - Toddlers Tackling Tabletops

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:18:28 -0400

This week Trevor survives his own Plagues Tale by allowing his kids to be babysat by "Mr. Xbox". Meanwhile Jeff dives head first into tabletop gaming with his kids with Gloomhaven and finds a critical hit!

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Ep. 222 - A World Of Imagi-Minecraft

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:05:00 -0400

This week, the dads take a trip through their kids thinking process by traversing their wild Minecraft creations. Jeff gives and update on the family D&D considerations, and Trevor looks to find a family friendly card battle game.

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Ep. 221 - Dungeons & Dragons & Dads

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:01:36 -0500

This week Trevor shares a health scare with his heart and implores gaming dads to keep tabs on their health, Jeff receives a child's presentation for the pros and cons of discord while considering jumping into the fabled lands of Dungeons and Dragons.

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Ep 220 - Emulation on Deck (Steam Deck)

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:05:00 -0500

This week the New Dads discuss the surprise emulation power of the new Steam Deck, they pour one out for a fellow gaming dad Bill (@agamerlooksat40) as he wrestles with difficult gaming decisions for his son, Trevor beats Undertale (sort of) and looks for his next challenge, and Jeff is hours and hours into Horizon: Forbidden West but has barely started.

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Ep 219 - Horizon Forbidden West vs. Minecraft Again

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 21:53:13 -0500

Jeff has jumped into Horizon Forbidden West and not only does he love it, but his kids are loving watching him play! Meanwhile, Trevor goes in the opposite direction with Indie Darling Undertale.

One household has bought ANOTHER copy of Minecraft, and the dads wrestle with a future where consoles are just crusty old man boxes.

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Ep. 218 - Poisoning Their Own Gaming Cup

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:17:31 -0500

This week, a stunning conclusion to the removal of screens and games from one Gaming Dad's household, the dads get upset over lazy gaming themed Valentine's day cards Jeff's kids flip the script and recommend a game to HIM, and the dads dip back into Apple Arcade.

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Ep. 217 - Hot Fixes and Spicy Updates

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:05:00 -0500

Like a day one 6 gig patch, the Gaming Dads are giving updates on stories from the last few weeks, including the extension of the "no games" punishment, gaming mouse decisions, a dad review of Backbone for the iPhone, and dusting of the PSVR.

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Ep 216 - More Accessories More Gaming

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:28:55 -0500

This week one household is going video game free as punishment for poor behaviour, the dads discuss the merits of buying more accessories to enable more game time, Jeff steps into the world of gaming mice and "butterfly clicks", and Jeff wonders best practices for a dad to pay full price on a game.

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Ep. 215 - How did you scratch it so much?

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:11:36 -0500

This week Jeff blows minds discovering a secret 'Continue' in original Mario Bros for NES and he reviews his kids massive Playstation Roundup gaming numbers. They also discuss having kids destroy controllers, Trevor feels a Game Pass Time Crunch, and they wonder why on earth a game would be 500 hours long.

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Ep. 214 - Sons Out Guns Out

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:05:00 -0500

This week the dads discuss kids as workout devices, one household serves cold punishment of no games for a week, have the kids moved on from playing games with dad Jeff?, and when is it right to leave your child unattended outside.

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Ep. 213 - Sins of the Fathers Gamertags

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:05:00 -0500

This week, Jeff discussing trying to guide his kids in choosing Gamertags that won't haunt them as adults, Trevor reaches out in VR while Jeff dreams of the PSVR2, and the dads discuss potential applications of Minecraft for education and family.

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Ep. 212 - Gaming Dad Wins We Knew

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:19:10 -0500

The Dads reflect on what worked best for them in Gaming and Fatherhood, and look forward to another strong year.

We'd like to thank all the wonderful Podcasts we had the honour of being on, including A Gamer Looks At 40, G.N.A. Podcast, Perjangers and Wallhangers.

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Ep. 211 - Competitive Minecraft you say?

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:05:00 -0500

Competitive Minecraft, Xbox as the family console, Totally Reliable Delivery System, and remembering the dos game Cross Country Canada.

This week, one dad's Xbox becomes the household Xbox as the kids get into the game Totally Reliable Delivery System. Meanwhile another dad struggles to get his kid to try anything else in Xbox Game Pass besides Minecraft as he delves into competitive Minecraft with Hypixel. Lastly they fondly remember a Dos game from their old schools named Cross Country Canada.

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Ep. 210 - Teaching Minecraft and Rubber Bandits

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:29:38 -0500

This week, one dad tries to further his kids sports interest with games, the game Rubber Bandits is highly recommended, Minecraft education gets passed down through generations and across families, and the dads discuss taking an $80 bet when buying a game gift.

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Ep. 209 - Turning Robux into Real Bucks

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:28:58 -0500

This week, a gaming dad victory has a listener's son making real world money with Roblox, Jeff and his wife create a game to improve awful Christmas movies, a pocket gaming emulator saves the day, and the dads recommend Phogs and Shadow of Mordor.

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Ep. 208 - A Son Buys Dad a Gaming PC and GamePass

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0500

This week a dream Gaming Dad scenario has come true, a son has bought dad a Gaming PC with GamePass! (kind of). Another dad using game time to promote his own study, and what does a Loading Screen even mean in this new powerful age?

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Ep. 207 - Halo: Infinite and Infinite Emulators

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:25:49 -0500

This week one dad discusses his surprisingly fun entry into the Halo: Infinite multiplayer release, and his new found access to an Infinite amount of retro console games via a handheld emulator.

On the topic of Retro Handhelds, a Gaming Dad found what's old is new when he re-introduce his son to a 3DS that was taken away months ago, turning it into the greatest new console the kid had ever seen.

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Ep. 206 -The Horizon Leads to New Zealand

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 05:05:00 -0500

This week, one dad bends the rules with a "trip" to New Zealand to Play Horizon 5 early, another dad gives in and buys Metroid Dread, and both dads discuss their dire need to find a way to enjoy online gaming with the new of Halo: Infinite being released soon.

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Ep. 205 - Gaming Dads on the Horizon 5

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 06:05:00 -0400

This week, the dads that G.N.A. Podcast for the having Trevor on! Checkout their links below! The dads discuss Forza Horizon 5, which almost prompted a purchase and sparked a debate on day one. Meanwhile the Metroid Dread Demo is working perfectly on Jeff, and perhaps a cheater has entered the game...

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Ep. 204 - Kids with Cellphones, Dads with Retro Handhelds

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 05:05:00 -0400

This week Jeff faces down the horror of his kid getting a cell phone, while Trevor accidentally buys a game having incorrectly set up Parental Controls (again). Also, the dads discuss the potential of buying a grey market retro handheld for the benefit of dad and kids.

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Ep. 203 - Grand Theft Auto Dad-Finitive Edition

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:46:49 -0400

This week one dad embarrassingly did not set up his Switch parental settings correctly and paid the price (with literal dollars). The dads discuss the impending release of Grand Theft Auto Definitive edition, with one too young son wanting to play (who also happens to have a friend who's allowed).

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Ep. 202 - Nintendo Pricing Dad Mode

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:53:17 -0400

This week, one dad wonders if a bad gaming experience means he'll hang up the controller for good, the dads discuss the steep Nintendo Online plus Extension pricing, and they consider the merits of ranking games by difficulty.

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Ep. 201 - PS5‘s Dad Carry Simulator

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 05:05:00 -0400

This week, Jeff recounts his experience with PS5s new demo system while playing the ultimate Dad carry trip simulator, Death Stranding.

Trevor has a sweet gaming moment with his son's, the discuss FF13 and FF12 (which Trevor has to start again), and they both reflect on the future as their kids will grow up and move on.

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Ep. 200 - A Diablo of a Time

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 07:53:32 -0400

The dads have made it through 200 Episodes! We cannot thank the listeners enough for coming along with us all this time, and cheers to 200 episodes more.

After a quick look back and some highlights, the dads discuss the challenges of children building their own Ikea furniture, Beer Advent Calendars, and looking into Diablo 2: Resurrected.

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Ep. 199 - 1 Step Forward, Nintendo 2 Tier Back

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:57:34 -0400

This week, the dads discuss the pending N64 and Genesis releases to Nintendo Online, kids getting into some retro titles, and raising children who don't spoil game plots for their parents.

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Ep. 198 - Can‘t You Just Game For Me?

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 05:05:00 -0400

This week Human's Fall Flat falls flat for a Gaming Dad, another avoids falling flat while learning to skateboard, and they dads discuss gaming vicariously through streamers.

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Ep. 197 - Skate or Dad

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 05:05:00 -0400

This week one dad picks up skateboarding (while almost being 40), and the dads discuss the new Dad Bod Kratos from God of War, and new friends and new Minecraft servers.

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Ep. 196 - Cheezing It Gets Better With Age

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400

This week the dads give a fond farewell to a canine friend, they discuss the satisfaction and joy that comes from "cheezing" moments in games, and Jeff's house is struck with another kid created party.

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Ep. 195 - Finding Dads at The Character Select Screen

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:39:55 -0400

This week the Dads consider if they're aging out of representation in the games they play, Trevor is invited back in to his kid's game as player 3, Jeff advertises that he "Rules" on his kids server, and more.

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Ep. 194 - Dad I Crashed The Save File

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 05:05:00 -0400

This week the dads discuss the issue of ruining shared save files (the modern day scratching of dad's records), a fan corrects the dads on console lock downs, Trevor grasps at Mario Kart straws, and one dad embraces difficulty while another shies away.

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Ep. 193 - Blue Shell to the Ego 2!

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:30:00 -0400

This week Trevor is soundly beaten by his son in Mario Kart, but finds some gaming comfort in defeat, while Jeff immediately regrets a voice activated gift for his son's immediately.

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Ep. 192 - Player 3 Enters, Player 1 Leaves

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:30:00 -0400

This week, Trevor's youngest has been brought into gaming by his oldest, but it's resulted with Trevor being left out! Jeff coaches him through it.

In Jeff's house they are currently trying to reduce screen time for the kids, he talks through how that's going, and the dad's lament about younger days when the gaming time was more available.

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Ep. 191 - Steamy Steam Deck

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:04:48 -0400

Back from a recent move! The dads drop some mobile game suggestions, one kid throws a block party (unplanned), a dad beats Demon Souls and contemplates another run, and things get steamy with the Steam Deck.

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Ep. 190 - Nintendo Trials and Tales of a Rabbids Plague

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 11:33:11 -0400

This week the dads talk of how we've all become Hal from Malcom in the Middle, along with some Nintendo pickups of Trials and Mario + Rabbids, and surely the kids in A Plagues Tale will be alright...right??

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Ep. 189 - 20lbs off the Gaming Avatar

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:55:52 -0400

This week the dads struggle to make an honest gaming avatar, discuss vacation as remote work, and delve into some Metroid Dread drama.

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Ep. 188 - A New Dad Quest (2)

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0400

This week the Dads discuss a step back into VR with a new Oculus Quest 2! One dad has received undue scrutiny from Child Services, and they kick of their Summer of Beer (reviewing a different beer each week of summer), starting off with Leather and Lazers from Refined Fool, and Big Wave from Kona Brewing.

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Ep. 187 - A Blue Shell to the Ego

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0400

This week a New Dad has suffered a terrible Mario Kart loss, the other dad stands Mario Kart defiant, they talk some releases from the recent E3, lament the new console scalper reality, and make a pitch for a new EB Games future.

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Ep. 186 - Switch-ing off the PS5

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 05:02:00 -0400

This week the dads defend the GameBoy SP, Jeff gets reacquainted with his Switch when his PS5 is highjacked, and Trevor professes the beautiful dad future of Xbox Game Pass Streaming.

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Ep. 185 - Let It Rip With Back Alley Beyblades

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0400

This week the Dad's discuss the current situation with Pokémon Cards, Beyblades, Next Gen Consoles, and how their kids will interact with collecting in future.

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Ep. 184 - Minecraft Noob Dads

Sat, 29 May 2021 05:30:00 -0400

This week, one dad gets stabbed in the back when a child casts aside the dads childhood game for Minecraft, and another fights mightily just to get IN to the game himself to experience his first Father Son Minecraft game.

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Ep. 183 - Kids Grinding for Power Gloves

Sat, 22 May 2021 11:33:22 -0400

This week the dads discuss the storm they caused with their Final Fantasy Cheat poll, we review a submitted Gamer Dad Story from Bill of the "A Gamer Looks At 40 Podcast" (which we highly recommend you check out), discuss our first gaming memories with our own dads, and Trevor recounts the a childhood memory of breaking 2 sprinklers and getting kicked out of an illegal daycare. Check out A Gamer Looks At 40: https://twitter.com/agamerlooksat40 Help us by Subscribing to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/

Ep. 182 - Kids Rejecting Mario and Using Final Fantasy Cheats

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:30:00 -0400

This week a Dad beat a Game! Donut Country, to be precise, but you may be surprised just how he did it (hint: it involves streaming and a fruit). The dads also talk of a nostalgia win with a successful NHL 94 game, and a terrible loss with Super Mario 3D All Stars going to the bin. A question to ponder, if you beat a Final Fantasy Re-release with cheat codes, did you ever really beat it at all? Subscribe to the Podcast! It really helps the show. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/ SUBSCRIBE to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/newdadgaming FOLLOW us on social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/newdadgaming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewDadGaming/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newdadgaming/ Appreciate a sub, listen, like, comment or share!

Ep. 181 - Old Games, Fresh Scares, Bad Memories

Sat, 08 May 2021 00:05:03 -0400

This week the dads review some submissions for first childhood gaming trauma. They also have Trevor's brother Tim give his recollection of why he kicked him off their PS1 for deleting save files, and talk creating their kid's first email to sign up for games.

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Ep. 180 - Games Up Front, Kids In The Back

Sat, 01 May 2021 03:30:00 -0400

The Gaming Dads discuss kids coming out of car trunks, brothers enjoying or torturing each other via game, and we discuss a great Gaming Dad Victory of the Week with Torey and his kid who does some backseat gaming.

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Ep. 179 - Unravelling Dad Fails

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:53:01 -0400

This week the New Dads discuss whether Jeff's Mario 3D collection panned out, our Gaming Dad Victory of the week involves a game "Unravel"-ling, and using games to teach you kid economics 101. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/

Ep. 178 - Can a Dad Outride(rs)?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:27:01 -0400

This week, Trevor reports back on if a Dad can Outride (playing Outriders), Jeff discusses coping with child nightmares, and walks through the ins and outs of a kids Animal Crossing Birthday. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/

Ep. 177 - No Dear It’s Just a Game!

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 05:30:00 -0400

This week the Gaming Dads discuss suggestive themes and costumes in games and how to address it when parenting. They also talk of a son's potential first late night release, and how Horizon 4 is a great dad friendly game.

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Ep. 176 - Nintendo The New Disney Vault?

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:38:05 -0400

This week the New Dads discuss whether Nintendo is becoming the new Disney Vault. Trevor gives an update on whether he sold his N64, which gets the dads thinking whether any modern console will have such a legacy. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/

Ep. 175 - To the Games We've Loved Before

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

This week Trevor goes through his brief dad experience with Valheim! The dads discuss the importance of helping other dads, the new Teenage Mutan Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge game, and they discuss the sad times you put a game you love to bed. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw Others on Our Website: https://newdadgaming.com/

Ep. 174 - Minecraft, You Craft, We All Craft

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:30:00 -0500

This week the dads are diving into Minecraft! Both of the dad's kids have come back into the game, so it's a perfect time to discuss the phenomenon.

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Ep. 173 - Great Mario, Wrong Zelda, Right Final Fantasy

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:06:29 -0500

This week the New Dad's discuss their battles to limit their kid's screen time (especially hard since they hated that happening as a gaming kids themselves).

Trevor speaks on how well Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury work for kids, also makes an impassioned argument for Final Fantasy 12 Remaster being the perfect Gaming Dad RPG.

This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to Perrozoso and his triumph of dusting off his old gaming gear.

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Ep. 172 - Fine, Nintendo, I'll Buy One

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:15:46 -0500

This week the New Dad's discuss being beaten down and relenting with a game purchase, and they review Brawlhalla as a free Dad & Kid friendly game. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week features an old fashioned letter from some favorite Zombies & Plants.

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Ep. 171 - Nightmares...thanks Youtube

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500

This weeks the New Dad's discuss the extension of at home schooling, Youtube providing nightmare fuel, and the triumphant return of Gaming Dad Victory of the Week.

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Ep. 170 - No Dessert Until You Finish Your Game

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500

This week the New Dads discuss a great kid friendly game they've discovered, impart a useful dad mental exercise, discuss a recent Gun-Dam model build, and kids not finishing their games.

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Ep. 169 - Roblox, ManEater, and 14 Year Old's Carrying Their Dads to Gaming Glory!

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:47:40 -0500

This week the New Dads discuss ManEater (the surprise Family game!), just what Roblox is and what Dads need to know, and 14 year old kids carrying their dads to Call of Duty glory.

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 168 - Raising Graceful Game Winners...With Beans?

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:09:54 -0500

This week, the Gaming Dads discuss how to win with class to their little ones, the recent BeanDad (#beandad) controversy, celebrate an amazing diaper milestone, and discuss some great dad win gameplay with Stardew Valley.

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 167 - Consoles Under the Tree With Care

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:12:35 -0500

This week, the new dads discuss whether the ultimate surprise of a new console under the tree still exists, how to display a digital gift, and the reflect a bit on a generally happy ending to the next gen console releases.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 166 - Sending Kids to the Gaming Mines

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:21:53 -0500

This week the dad's discuss the untapted potential of kid's game time being used for their own grinding, plus a talk on the CyberPunk 2077 release, Among Us being launched on the Switch, and more.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 165 - Gaming Awards 2020 - It's fine

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:54:02 -0500

This week the dads take a look at the Gaming Awards 2020 and come away with a resounding.....it's fine.

They also discuss the games that took up the most time with their families this year.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 164 - Sadness, Savior, Saved, a Next Gen S Story

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:07:32 -0500

This week one dad almost gives in to a scalper, but is saved by his better half and, in a lucky twist of fate, ends up with a new Xbox Series S. Hear how his gaming dad experience has been, as opposed to the other gaming dad's PS5.

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 163 - Fit Dads, Violence Outside of Games, and Kid Money Lessons

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:03:53 -0500

This week, the dads congratulate a fellow gaming dad for his fitness journey, get challenged to a fitness challenge of their own, discuss some rampant violence happening with PS5 scalpers, and talk how their teaching their kids money lessons through games.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 162 - Beautiful PS5s and Damn Dirty Scalpers

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:47:47 -0500

This week Jeff describes his and his kids first PS5 experiences, as Trevor rants and swears at the awful scourge of console scalpers.

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 161 - Alt-Tabbing to Gaming Trouble

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:36:24 -0500

One gaming dad is dealing with his best / worst fears, as he wrestles getting his kid in trouble for gaming while in class. The dads discuss the upcoming PS5 and Xbox consoles, and enjoy introducing one kid to Smash Bros. for Nintendo 64 and Switch!

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 160 - I'm not buying a console, I'm buying time

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 12:09:07 -0500

This week, the dads make an impassioned case for Easy mode, and discuss the imminent release of the PS5 and what is most exciting about it for New Dads. Jeff also introduces his new catchphrase "Jumbles my bananas".

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 159 - A Quest (2) for a Worst Mario Game

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:40:19 -0400

The dads discuss the pros and cons of the new Quest 2, one dad can't stand a Mario game his son loves, while the other is loving his kids new games with Among Us and Phasmophobia.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 158 - A Dads Eye View of the PS5 UI

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:06:00 -0400

The PS5 UI has been revealed, and boy does it include some welcome additions for Gaming Dads! Jeff and Trevor go over the reveal and discuss the potential benefits for Gaming Dads and their gaming time.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 157 - A Story of Health, Exercise, and Gaming

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode Trevor talks through a surprise health scare and how the dads have incorporated gaming into their exercising. Stay healthy out there Gaming Dads. They also talk through games they've quit and never returned too.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 156 - Late Night Woes and Streams Ahoy

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400

This week the new dads discuss the pains of kids getting older....to your late night game life. And they dip into the streaming wars yet again.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 155 - Game Dad Stream

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:36:00 -0400

The future is here! At least the one where we stream all of our games. Trevor walks through his experience with Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass, and they discuss the newly released Amazon Luna game streaming service.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 154 - PS5: A Price, A Bet, and a PreOrder

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:39:00 -0400

The PS5's price has been revealed? Was it enough to entice a New Dad to pre-order? Which New Dad's price prediction was right? Check out the episode to find out.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 153 - Remakes and Remodels

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:09:00 -0400

This week the dads discuss the previously re-released Tony Hawk games, the just announced Mario 3D collection, and the finally released pricing on the new XBox console.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep 152 - FF14 and When the Lego piece doesn't fit

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:08:00 -0400

This week, one dad jumps into the expansive online world of Final Fantasy 14 and he describes it's potential as a busy dad's game. The other is having trouble piecing together any Lego game...

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 151 - The FF7 Demo Drops...Our Jaws

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 22:50:00 -0500

This week there is only the FF7 Demo to talk about...which is simply fantastic. The dads go through their experience, and welcome a special 2 year old guest that should be sleeping...

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New Dad Gaming - Ep 150 - A Switch, Dauntless, and The Division

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:54:00 -0500

This week the dad's discuss sweet sleep, Trevor gets a Switch (and discusses the horror of selling anything online), the dads consider a dive into a cheap purchase of The Division 2, and discuss their experience in free to play Dauntless.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 149 - Kid Ninjas, Tiger Handhelds, and the PS5

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:19:00 -0500

This week one dad struggles with his kids newfound ninja skills, the dads reminisce about the awful / great old Tiger handheld games, and they discuss the impending PS5.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 148 - Beat Saber at my house again?

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:05:00 -0500

This week we navigate through some tricky interactions around play dates, and Trevor gets Jeff in trouble for not getting him to buy Beat Saber for PSVR sooner.

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 147 - The Monster Hunt of Chess

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:12:00 -0500

The dads are into some new games. One's a shiny new experience with Monster Hunter World, and another old and dusty with Chess. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 146 - A Decade of Dad Gaming

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:36:00 -0500

This week the dad try and reflect back on the decade that was...always hard to do with a muddle Gaming Dad brain. They recount the games that meant the most to them over the last 10 years, and review some other people's lists to compare. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 145 - Gaming Dads Review Gaming Awards 2019

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 23:23:00 -0500

This week the dads have finally crawled out from their sick houses and go through the recent winners of the Gaming Awards 2019! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 144 - Surviving The Blizzard

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:12:00 -0500

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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 143 - New Fortnite, New Playstation, New Apple Arcade

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 03:50:00 -0400

This week, the dads go through a number of new items: Fortnite, Playstation 5 rumors, and they discuss new Apple Arcade releases along with some of their favorites. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 142 - A Yes to Apple Arcade, a No to Mario Kart Tour

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 16:23:00 -0400

This week, the dads just want one...single...yes. They also review recently released Mario Kart Tour on mobile, and the new Apple Arcade. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 141 - On the Borderlands of a Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 21:32:00 -0400

This week the dads have a quick trip to Borderlands 3, talk skates, and lament the future of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 140 - A Switch to Online and In School

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:50:00 -0400

This week the dads discuss the ups and downs of kids being back in school and relive some classic moments as SNES games come to the Nintendo Switch via their Online Pass. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 138 - Blast from the past?

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:59:00 -0400

Due to some Dad situations we had some technical issues with the recordings and did not get 138 up before 139. But, we still wanted to post this show after last week's No Man's Sky review, and we'll be back to weekly in the near term. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 139 - No Man's Sky VR - Dads In Space

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 22:45:00 -0400

This week it's all about No Man's Sky VR! The dad's have both had their experiences in space and have landed to talk through it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 137 - The Ol' Switch Up

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 23:42:00 -0400

This week one dad has "Switch"ed and dived into the world that Mario built, and the dads discuss the console as a family unit and the warm familiar embrace that is Nintendo. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 136 - A Gaming Dad's E3 2019

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 22:45:00 -0400

This week a review of the just past E3 2019 from a Gaming Dad's perspective. And specifically, a list that has the Gaming Dad's themselves excited, and a second list for what they assume will be taking up their living rooms for the little ones. Have a delicious beer you'd like to recommend? Well the Gaming Dad's summer of beer is kicking off next week, and we'd love to hear from you! Just send us a recommendation through any of our social channels! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 135 - Never Final Fantasy

Thu, 16 May 2019 15:38:00 -0400

The dad's discuss custom made Smash Brother's Levels, Playdoh School Why's, The Incredible Machine, Final Fantasy 7 Remake This week's victory goes to Gaming Dad Jon from Maine who cooked up the perfect cake for his gaming son's birthday:http://bit.ly/GDVW135 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 134 - PS5 and it's Dad Compatibility

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:28:00 -0400

The dads talk about the upcoming PlayStation 5, Smash Brothers Stage Builder, and God of War One Year Anniversary. This week's victory goes to Indie Game developer Topher, creator of Duke of Defense, a great looking tower defense game on PC and soon Switch, who also created an incredible Father and Son moment through his game: Link to the Game:https://store.steampowered.com/app/882210/Duke_of_Defense/ Link to the Post:https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/b7c7sk/as_an_indie_developer_this_was_the_highlight_of/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 133 - Insane Mode, Hard Mode, Easy Mode, Dad Mode?

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 17:00:00 -0400

This week we share a kid horror story, talk about the recent Anthem controversy, and talk difficulty in gaming for dads (in light of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice) This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to Mathew Case, and his quick dad reactions to a fiend of the night. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 132 - Virtually all the Space in the Galaxy for Dads

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:47:00 -0400

This week, the Gaming Dads get themselves excited for the announcement of No Man's Sky VR, and one dad dips his toes into another galaxy with his first experiences in Elite: Dangerous. This week's victory goes to Gaming ManChild1116, who made his son leap for joy by leaping from one console generation to the next:http://bit.ly/gdvw132 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 131 - Will Google Stadia Play Halo?

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:50:00 -0400

This week the New Dads talk Google Stadia, Halo for PC, and the story of how the New Dads become Apex Champions. This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to the AlphabetSoap with an enviable setup for Destiny 2 with his son:https://www.reddit.com/r/destiny2/comments/aouklh/my_son_and_i_both_love_playing_destiny_ill_go_to/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 130 - Attention Micro-Transactions

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 06:15:00 -0500

This week, the Gaming Dads are talking Overwatch Subreddits, games as a platform, PSVR in an airport, Nintendo VR, and Anthem. Shout out to Gaming Dad Brad for creating a promising Subreddit for Fathers with potential eSport Pro kids:https://www.reddit.com/r/OverwatchKids This week's victory goes to Gaming Dad David, who in a all time great Gaming Dad move has entrusted his son's first steps into Gaming to Nintendo and a certain Legend:https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/a9pg4m/my_journey_of_raising_my_son_is_now_complete/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 129 - A Gaming Dad Coach to Reach the Apex

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:36:00 -0500

This week, we're back discussing Apex Legends and it's recent heat against Fortnite, along with wondering if there exists a coach that could bring 2 gaming dads to victory. The dads also discuss surviving Mario Party as a couple, and the virtues of buying the extra characters as opposed to the grind. This week's victory goes to Gaming Dad Rowezilla from Western Kentucky with a Hearthstone milestone that any dad who plays that game will appreciate: https://www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/a8dit4/been_a_casual_dad_mobile_player_since_first/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 128 - Switching to Apex Legends

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:11:00 -0500

This week, the dad's dip their toes into Apex Legends, the newest Battle Royal contender with...surprisingly good reviews? They also discuss a wave of illnesses with the little ones, an update on Elite: Dangerous Distant Worlds 2, and Smash Brothers. This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to Josh, who had a Smashing success bringing his kids sleepover together with gaming: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/a4cbyp/my_kids_are_having_a_sleepover_with_a_friend_at/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 127 - Surviving the Game Against Kid Savants

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:45:00 -0500

This week, one dad has undertaken a massive road trip in space with Elite: Dangerous Distant Worlds 2, another's kids get a taste of Link to the Past and Mega Man, and the dads cower at the thought of a Dad vs. Kid Gaming Tournament. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Brad, who's 8 year old daughter used her immense Overwatch skill to save her team and the match…and that's just one of her many, many highlights. Brad's Daughter's Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4TToL-9dETSqJJCmbvXXbA/featured --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Gaming Dad Awards 2018

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 04:32:00 -0500

It's time to wrap the year that's past! But we're fathers, we haven't played all the latest and greatest! So these awards are for the best games that dad's played this year. Not all new titles, but not a bad one among them. See you next episode! *sound effects used from freesound.org and soundbible.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 125 - Dad and in Person

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 07:30:00 -0500

This week, it's a special episode! The dads are in the same studio for the first time look back at the year, and get excited for the next! The show will go on a brief holiday hiatus, but be back in full swing in the new year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 124 - Switch-ing to WarFrame

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0500

This week, another proud moment as a kid completes his first Mario Kart race, we're talking iPads in schools, and how a small Switch as one dad in love with WarFrame. This weeks victory goes to Gaming Dad Wutang, who made a big gaming impact for his son by introducing him to a little gaming place he knows:http://bit.ly/gdvw124 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 123 - Golden Moments

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 07:56:00 -0500

Big, big news for one gaming dad as his oldest unlocks a big happy life achievement, while the other dads kid's achievement is....interesting. Otherwise the dads revisit Fallout 4 in the wake of Fallout 76. This weeks Victory comes from Gaming Dad Norm-i-poyk-keus, who may not have gotten the in game trophy, but may have gotten the best possible trophy anyways. http://bit.ly/gdvw123 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 122 - Save a Dad, Play a Cowboy

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 13:01:00 -0500

It's here! One dad's copy of Red Dead Redemption 2 has finally arrived and he gives his impressions of the cowboy sim. Both dads tried out the PSVR release of Tetris Effect, and they walk through the disastrous Diablo Immortal announcement. This weeks Victory comes from Gaming Dad Jason Anthony, who capture the EXACT moment his little guy discovered that you can in fact die in some games: http://bit.ly/GDVW122 Jason asked that we give a shout out to a great cause with the Christmas season coming upon us, a Reddit Community dedicated to helping out those in need, check it out and help if you can: https://www.reddit.com/r/SantasLittleHelpers/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 121 - Why Why Gaming Why

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:59:00 -0400

This week, one dad has officially entered the "Why" phase, a kid get his introduction to Hearthstone and to StarCraft 2, throwing the dads into a nostalgic trip. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the week goes to Conner Roe, for starting his 3 1/2 year old's gaming "Journey":http://bit.ly/GDVW121 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 120 - Doomed to Red Dead No Man's Sky

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 21:26:00 -0400

This week, one dad get's over his "Doom"ed state and gets back into the stars, while another waits breathless for his trip back to a time of Cowboys. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the week goes to Heath Vance, for showing his son the Virtual Realities of life: http://bit.ly/GDVW120 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 119 - Spite all my rage I'm still just a dad in a game

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:37:00 -0400

This week, it's stories about game rage, with the dads sharing some of their own game rage moments, and a couple incredible stories from listeners. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Gaming Dad Jeff, who's little one experienced their own first game rage moment. Original Post:http://bit.ly/GDVW119 Jeff's Vlog - The Hopfather:http://bit.ly/Ep119JeffVlog --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 118 - PSVR on a Plane

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:46:00 -0400

This week, one dad tries to explain a PSVR unit to a TSA agent, they talk about recent experiences with Creed and Mario DS, and they dream a little dream of what the new PS5 may be. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Josh, who brought together 3 different systems, to bring his family together in fortnite: http://bit.ly/GDVW118 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 117 - Jump on the Sinking Game Ship

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:12:00 -0400

This week, the dads discuss the different bonds they have between child #1 and #2, and talk about being part of a gaming comunity as it starts to fade away. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Reddit user Malledd, with the introduction of the classic Blood Gulch to his 3 and 6 year old: http://bit.ly/GDVW117 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 116 - Gaming Sins on a Birthday

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:13:00 -0400

This week, the dads have commited some gaming sins, one father has an ominous start to his birthday, and they both talk through the surprise shuttering of Telltale Games. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week comes from a submission to the New Dad Gaming Facebook group from Wael, who's managing to mix virtual reality with his true reality: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214696021167161&set=p.10214696021167161&type=3&theater --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 115 - Steel Chair to the Back-log

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 22:50:00 -0400

This week one dad has found TEN new games to weigh down his backlog list, the other laments over loving The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild too much, and an old "Friend" calls them both out with some painful memories. Gaming Dad Victory of the Week - Justin Schneider, and his daughter Meadow:https://www.reddit.com/r/NoMansSkyTheGame/comments/921zps/day_2_my_3_year_old_says_daddy_i_want_to_play_the/ Gaming Dad Video Playlist "Meadow Plays":https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7OIaHzBjK3dbzEzXx_GqRU0raSwpaF-Z Beer Pick of the Week:Amsterdam Brewery Space Invaders IPA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 114 - Kids Vs. The Game List

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:05:00 -0400

This week, one dad tries to get some hope from the other, and goes over his 'To Do' list of games to complete before purchasing another. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Josh a.k.a. Thumpist, with a clutch "second monitor" move to get in some gaming time when others said it couldn't be done: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/963v1h/wives_parents_youre_a_dad_now_you_dont_have_time/ Beer Pick of the Week: Sidelaunch Pale Ale, Beau's Full Time IPA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 113 - More Controllers Than Kids

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 23:55:00 -0400

This week, one Gaming Dad hosts a gaggle of kids but gaming comes to the rescue, more Switch games are purchased, and the Gaming Dads kick off their end of summer celebration of delicious Beers! This week they taste Blue Moon (also known as Belgian Moon). This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Reddit user notmattshaw, and his education of his 15 year old son and a gaming acronym staple: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/98xps7/old_gamers_never_die_they_just_go_afk_permanently/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 112 - Like Buying Games From A Baby

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:46:00 -0400

This week, one dad is overly excited about some Hearthstone wins, another dad continues his Nintendo Switch life with the addition of Mario Kart, and the dad's discuss the awkwardness of buying games for themselves from kids. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to a son, Jack, who has bought an incredible gift for his Father Gavin's 50th birthday: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/9932i7/its_geeky_dads_birthday_soon_and_i_figured_his/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 111 - Flip the Switch

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 11:30:00 -0400

This week, one dad has gone back to the past with a new Nintendo DS, and another has vaulted into the future with his new Nintendo Switch. The Gaming Dads talk through their experiences returning to house Nintendo. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to VGAPH, as his father, his son, and a certain game all share one title in common: Legend https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8x60ba/my_father_showing_my_son_how_to_play_legend_of/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 110 - No Dad's Sky Next

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:30:00 -0400

This week, the Gaming Dad's are all over No Man's Sky Next. They've gone to the stars, on their own and in some multiplayer, and have their thoughts on the game. The Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Ryan Smart, because gaming can be more than just consoles, and Ryan brought his daughter to the table: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/7fv8m9/looks_like_i_have_a_new_rival/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 109 - Laser Tag is Real Life Fortnite

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:16:00 -0400

This week, the Gaming Dads recount some glorious victories in Laser Tag, wonder loudly why Bushido Blade has NOT been remade, and issue a Dad Challenge for Warframe. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Joey, and challenging his kid with the NES Mini and the Classics: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8xew3j/my_son_reliving_my_childhood_with_the_nes_mini/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 108 - Surviving the Gaming Siren Calls

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:44:00 -0400

The Gaming Dads sail through a sea of gaming deals and try to make it out the other side, made all the harder by kids that just won't go to sleep. They talk consoles, The Overwatch Mercy charity skin, and the future of VR. Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Edy and his gaming dad, "Testing" out the new gaming PC for the younger brother:https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8xdny8/my_dad_said_hell_get_a_pc_for_my_6yo_brother_but/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 107 - Hamster in a Deathball

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 23:49:00 -0400

This week, the dads face the first challenge of kids out of school: gifts for their kid's teachers. How much is too much, or is there a better way? The dads also discuss the recent Fortnite event, a PSVR family event, and more. This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to GamerDad29, and how he connects with his kids while on the road using Overwatch. Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/8s14t9/thank_you_overwatch_from_a_gamer_dad/ GamerDad29 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gamerdad29/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 106 - Start of Steam Summer

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:33:00 -0400

Apologies for the audio this week, there were some technical difficulties, but just the same: The dads discuss some good dad vibes, and talk through the dreaded / loved Steam Summer sale against a backdrop of all their backlogged games. This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to BullGrit and his well written post about his joys playing games, especially Overwatch, with his son's: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8rqm0c/its_fathers_day_do_you_game_with_your_kids_do_you/ Be sure to check out his Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/bullgrit --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 105 - Dad-eeeeeee3

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:41:00 -0400

This week, the dads go through the recent E3 gaming show from a father's perspective. They go through the biggest games anouncements, and talk about what has them excited for the coming year of games. Big congratulations to the winners of the 100 Episode Celebration Game Giveaway, the winners will be contacted this week. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 104 - Dad Puns on a Plane

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:54:00 -0400

This week, one dad is beyond tired after a red eye flight with his kids. The dad talk about the Tetris Effect, Fortnite on the Switch and Nintendo DS, and what on earth is Death Stranding going to be like? This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to Reddit user Dakotahshore, and his 48 year old father on an unbelievable achievement, and providing a ray of hope for dads who game https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/86i5pw/it_took_my_48_year_old_dad_9_months_to_collect/?utm_content=title&utm_medium=user&utm_source=reddit&utm_name=u_newdadgaming --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 103 - Dad's Fallout at 76

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 15:05:00 -0400

This week, one dad is excited to celebrate a 3rd birthday while being angered at how the daycare handled it, a P.S.A. about a tricky neighbor / kid situation, and the dads talk through Fallout 76 and lament about their gaming backlog. New Dad Challenge created! This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to Mohamed, for capturing an 'Ahhh' moment while playing a game with his kid, and co-owning a gaming bar any gaming dad would flip over. Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8c5e9j/my_boys_watching_me_play_nino_kuni_2_probably_my/ Ready Player One Bar and Arcade in Detroit: https://www.rpodetroit.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 102 - Over in a Fortnite

Fri, 25 May 2018 18:31:00 -0400

The Gaming Dad Fortnite Episode! This week the gaming dads are giving a Fortnite primer, the cultural gaming phenomenon that is likely making its way into your home. They go through the core mechanics & structure of the game, and then approach it from their father perspective of what it means for your kids to play this game. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Benjamin Hernandez with a ingenious two monitor setup for his daughter and himself. https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8c0145/my_wife_told_me_i_didnt_need_more_than_one/ Shout out to a wonderful organization, Limbs for Life. Please consider a donation: http://limbsforlife.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 101 - Judo-n't Have Enough Energy For This

Thu, 17 May 2018 22:49:00 -0400

This week, the New Dads try not to laugh when they're supposed to be handing out discipline, and are happy to find some childish things are always passed down. They also discuss martial arts for their little ones, and some handy fitness tracking technology that rewards kids. This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to David Hunt with an incredibly built Yoshi Zipline for his son, along with a fantastic passion project game: Forever Home David Hunt on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoppyOmega Forever Home on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/718200/Forever_Home/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 100 - 4 Kids, 100 Episodes, and a Few Games

Fri, 11 May 2018 13:41:00 -0400

This week we're celebrating our 100th episode! We look back on some of the best dad moments, gaming moments, and gaming dad moments. We're also holding a giveaway to help celebrate, please enter at the following link: http://newdadgaming.com/100-episode-celebration-giveaway/ Here's to another 100! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 99 - Son, don't bring Fortnite into this PUBG House

Fri, 04 May 2018 12:12:00 -0400

This week, the dad's review their gaming lives now and in the early years as they started their fatherhood journey. They drum up some nostalgia for Atari as their new console nears release, and they talk about how a gaming dad would cope with their son wanting to go pro. Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Graeme, who had a breakthrough gaming moment with his daughter over a shared No Man's Sky session. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 98 - God of War: Dad-ing SImulator

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 02:50:00 -0400

This week, the dad's are all over the latest Dad Simulator game, God of War, and give their perspective on the smash hit from their own fatherhood perspective. One dad shepherds another as his child wants to play with the big boys, and they discuss Fortnite scholerships and Valve. The Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to James as walks in one a dream gaming dad moment. Original Post:https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/88e8qa/so_i_get_home_from_work_just_know_and_i_find_this/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 97 - Cool Math...The Game!

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 03:22:00 -0400

This week, one dad shares a hard learned lesson about video games from his kid's "school". They also talk through some questionable other games for little ones, and revel in the upcoming dad title, God of War 3. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Gaming Dad Joe, and his passing on the gaming torch to his child. Original Post:https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/86oygt/i_started_with_an_atari_when_i_was_3_years_old/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 96 - Spyro-ing into Hearthstone

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 12:39:00 -0400

This week, one dad heads on back to Hearthstone, while another gets excited for the upcoming Spyro remake. The dads talk through fatherhood expectations, coming from themselves and others, and have a couple happy moments to share. This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to Chrichins, who used his little gaming time to dominate his opponents in Destiny 2. All this and more, on New Dad Gaming Link to Chrichin's original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/destiny2/comments/83nek9/sometimes_it_just_works_out/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 95 - Why is there a xylophone in the crib?

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 01:19:00 -0400

This week, there's a xylophone in the crib, and the dads debate what's the right next move. The dads discuss bad behavior and approaches to punishment, and go through the new difficulties of parenting an older child. It's a heavy PSVR week as Wipeout Omega gets support, along with a juicy rumor surrounding No Man's Sky, and we check in on Sea of Thieves The Gaming Dad Victory of the Week Award goes to Chuck, and how he's managed to balance babies and gaming. All this and more, on New Dad Gaming Gaming Dad Victory of the Week: Chuck https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/85d70f/this_is_how_you_dad/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 94 - Hear Dads Roar at the Sugar Bush

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:13:00 -0400

This week, one dad Katy Perry "Roar's" as he takes 20 kids on a field trip to a Maple Syrup Sugar Bush, another choses between the lesser of two evils, and they both marvel at a new world of Fortnite on Mobile phones. This week's gaming Dad victory goes to Eric and an incredible gaming room he's built for himself and his son. All this and more, on New Dad Gaming Gaming Dad Victory of the Week: Eric https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/86cxgt/created_a_gaming_room_for_me_and_my_son_he_doesnt/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 93 - Dads Make a Positive Sandwich

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:04:00 -0400

This week, an attempt is made at positivity in the face of terrible, terrible dad nights. One dad fights his way through a gaming convention with his family in toe, and the dads plow through the latest news. This week's gaming dad victory of the week goes to a father and son duo staying connected through gaming with GTA 5 All this and more, on New Dad Gaming Gaming Dad Victory of the Week Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/7qvv3k/my_son_lives_with_his_mother_3_hours_away_i_dont/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 92 - Virtual Reviewality

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0500

This week, the dads are still tired but there's hope on the horizon. The dads also go through some recent VR purchases from the recent sale, and delve into a couple PSVR reviews with SuperHot and Moss. This week's gaming dad victory of the week goes to DadLegend and his achievement in a constant favorite, Hearthstone.All this and more, on New Dad GamingGaming Dad Victory of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/7y86r7/well_as_a_father_of_2_i_hit_my_peak_again_this/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 91 - Why Sleep You're Only Exhausted

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 23:12:00 -0500

This week one dad hasn't slept one bit, it's all out sleep warfare. But they stay awake long enough to talk about the problem, Burnout Paradise Remasted, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and other incredible games featured in a PSN sale. For Gaming Dad Victory of the Week, we meet Gaming Dad Alister, hailing from Victoria, Australia, who dusted off his old N64 and introduced his 3 girls to a classic. https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/7xvvjd/my_girls_yesterday_proud_dad/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 90 - Becoming Your Father

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:17:00 -0500

This week, one dad struggles as his son is exposed to a horror game too old for him, causing the dad a terror of his own: he is becoming his father. Meanwhile another dad is fighting through sleep regression as his nights become a different type of terror In the gaming dad victory of the week we meet David and his son Sam, who achieve a gaming feat the same day…years apart All this, Dad gaming news of the week, and more, on New Dad Gaming Gaming Dad Victory of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/7lrcl7/my_8_year_old_son_started_playing_the_original/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 89 - Dadlement

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:53:00 -0500

This week, the dads are lamenting. Firstly over the speed at which babies are no longer babies, secondly over new talk of a PlayStation 5, and thirdly over a lack of time to enjoy great games like Monster Hunter Worlds and the future Rocket League Tournaments For Gaming Dad Victory of the week, we meet Bill and his daughter Madi. She is a huge fan of D.Va from Overwatch, and this dad went above and beyond to deliver an incredible D.Va surprise for her. All this and more, on New Dad Gaming Gaming Dad Victory of the Week Photo: https://i.imgur.com/61r1ePL.jpg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 88 - Play of the Game, Not of the Dad

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 22:37:00 -0500

This week, one dad's virtual reality has gotten too real so he's stepped back to 2d pixels, another dad has continued his journey through Destiny 2 as the industry sours on the game, and for the Gaming Dad Victory of the week, we meet Josh and his son Jack with an incredible 2 computer Overwatch Play of the Game. Gaming Dad Victory of the Week: Josh and Jack https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/7kq2ke/went_afk_son_took_it_into_his_own_hands_won_the/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 87 - Unboxing Nintendo Labo - Cardboard

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 03:09:00 -0500

This week on New Dad Gaming, the dad's have sifted through the announcements from Nintendo Direct and walk through what they have on tap. Another surprise announcement from Nintendo throws the dads for a complete loop for being so…out of the box. And for the gaming dad victory of the week, we meet SalveyB, who puts together an incredible Game Streaming channel all while being a father All on, New Dad Gaming Link to Gaming Dad Victory of the week: https://www.facebook.com/salveyb/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 86 - Nintendo Not So Direct

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 18:56:00 -0500

This week, the Dad's are left speculating about what on earth Nintendo could be bringing to their highly anticipated Nintendo Direct event. The internet is exploding and the Dad's will give their take. For the Gaming Dad victory of the week we meet Scrawberry Fang with an inspiring tale of incredible accomplishments in game and even more incredible accomplishments in life. Gaming Dad Victory of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/destiny2/comments/7g9bjr/widowed_dad_to_a_2_year_old_full_time_lpn_full/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 85 - Virtually Nothing but VR Dads

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:21:00 -0500

This week the dads will virtually talk about nothing but VR, though they will take an interlude for a few kid stories, and awarding a Gaming Dad Victory of the Week to a Dad introducing his daughter to old school Mario. Gaming Dad Victory of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/7hi8x1/have_truly_enjoyed_nintendo_switch_with_my_6_year/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 84 - Dad Games Awards

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:22:00 -0500

Tis the season for Game of the Year awards, and the dad's have their own take on it. With little dad time to be able to play, what would be worthy to be called a Dad Game of the Year award? The New Dad's grab some hot cocoa and break down which games make the list of Dad Games of the Year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 83 - You Should Virtual Make Each of These Games Your Reality

Sat, 16 Dec 2017 12:33:00 -0500

This week on New Dad Gaming, one dad gives his exhilarated take of the recent Capcom Cup, and the dads run down the best games to gift for Kids and Fathers this holiday season. For the Gaming Dad Victory of the week we meet BoomingBooms with a setup worth moving continents for. …and be ready for a twist that may virtually reshape your reality All on, New Dad Gaming --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 82 - Baby and Gaming Business Caca

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 23:08:00 -0500

This week, the New Dads wrap up their bead enterprise, and one kid destroys a public eating place with their unmentionables In our Gaming Dad Victory of the week we meet Alfred, an incredible dad of 4 with a number of gaming dad stories to share And in the gaming industry, companies seem to continue tripping on themselves with DLC mistakes, though there is hope with the same industry getting together for the 2017 Game Award show to recognize the best and brightest. All this and more, on New Dad Gaming --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 81 - Black Friday Deals Past

Sat, 02 Dec 2017 22:22:00 -0500

This week on New Dad Gaming, the ripples from Battle Front 2 continue to be felt as Destiny gets caught with some underhanded XP tricks. Gaming Dad Victory of the week goes to a dad carving out a tiny sliver for gaming, and Black Friday gaming deals have come and gone, we talk about what we grabbed. Gaming Dad Victory of the week: BankDudz Orginal Post: This is what your gaming setup looks like WITH kidshttps://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/7fr41s/this_is_what_your_gaming_setup_looks_like_with/dqfgzae/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 80 - The Front of the Battle Too

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:39:00 -0500

The New Dads discuss the new PSVR Demo, a quick chat on Destiny 2, and they dive right into the Battlefront 2 controversy from a personal perspective from a New Dad who pre-ordered for his kids. Gaming Dad Victory of The Week goes to Joe with a quintessential gaming dad moment:Learning the Ropes of a Classichttps://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/77zdyb/learning_the_ropes_of_a_classic/Username: https://www.reddit.com/user/kirstyandjoe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 79 - Paris Gaming Week and ADHD

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:59:00 -0400

This week on New Dad Gaming, we cover the biggest announcements from Paris Games Week, seeing what a dad could possibly play. And we get into a frank and earnest discussion of a journey with ADHD. All on New Dad Gaming --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 78 - Destruction of a Dad

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 23:44:00 -0400

This week the New Dad's go deep into VR with the One Year PSVR anniversary sale. Trevor is still suffering from no sleep with a newborn, Jeff talks about a big win with Playstation, and we reminisce about good times with Destruction Derby and Burnout. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 77 - New Babies No Gaming

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:17:00 -0400

The New Dads are back! With the welcoming of a new baby for one new dad, they discuss what continuing that game is like. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 76 - Baby Watch 2017

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 21:22:00 -0400

The new dads discuss the impending arrival of #2, also the other dad's arrival into No Man's Sky --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 75 - Tripping at the Finish Line

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 18:21:00 -0400

The dad's talk through some of their most disappointing game endings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 74 - They just keep growing

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 23:54:00 -0400

The new dads talk of the little ones growing older Games Discussed:FarpointFinal Fantasy 15Battle ToadsTMNT 1 Topics Discussed:Kids growingGone Moments1 vs. 2 Kids --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 73 - Kick-daded

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 23:15:00 -0400

Topics Discussed:A world with 2 kidsKid summertimeRejecting bedtime Games Discussed:Games of KickstarterPillars of EternitySpace VentureMighty Number 9Darkest Dungeon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 72 - Pricey Nostalgia

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 08:46:00 -0400

Games Discussed:Final Fantasy 12, 15, 7, 9, 3, 6Legend of ZeldaSkyrimFarpointMario 64Last of UsStreet Fighter 5GTA 5Topics Discussed:RebuysKids in dangerous playcentersLego birthdays --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 71 - Dad's Being Looted

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 22:30:00 -0400

The New Dad's discuss Loot Boxes in games. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 70 - SNES Mini for your Mini

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 22:29:00 -0400

The New Dads discuss the impeding release of the SNES Mini. Time for the kids to experience a different era. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 69 - A Dad's E3 Recap

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 14:23:00 -0400

The dads recap E3 and talk through all the amazing games they'll never have time to play. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 68 - A Dad's E3 Wishes

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 06:55:00 -0400

If a game releases to the world, but a man has a child, does he ever get to play it?The dads talk about E3 predictions and hopes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 67 - Two Kid Club

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 06:54:00 -0400

The dad with two kids takes a moment to help the dad with soon to be two kids. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 66 - VR Dreams

Mon, 29 May 2017 21:11:00 -0400

Topics Discussed:- Baby sleep- Labor- Little ones on stairs- Count down to no games Games Discussed:- No Man's Sky- Dirt Rally- PSVR- Horizon: Zero Dawn- PS4 Pro- Minecraft- VR Worlds --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 65 - Scrubbing the License

Sat, 20 May 2017 01:42:00 -0400

Topics Discussed:- New babies- Game Licenses- Game Legacies- "Passing On" games- Scrubs- Babies Eating- Game Demos Games Discuss- Alan Wake- Uncharted 4- No Man's Sky- Infamous: First Light- God of War: 3- Statick- Dirt Rally VR- Prey --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 64 - Mother of Some Games

Sun, 14 May 2017 17:12:00 -0400

The dads discuss Mother's in Games for mothers day. Games Discussed:- Laura Croft- Binding of Isaac- Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time- Final Fantasy 7- Shoot Shoot Mega Pack- Pokemon- Hearthstone --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 63 - Experiences in VR and Birthdays

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:19:00 -0400

Topics Discussed:- Birthdays- Birthday Etiquette- Applications of VR- Baby Ages- Getting Along with other Parents- Baby's playing tablet games Games Discussed:- Titanfall 2- PSVR- Battlefield 1- Infinite Warfare- Starwars Battlefront --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 62 - Second Time's the Charm

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:58:00 -0400

New Dad's discuss games of old they'd like to see remade. Games Discussed:- Skate- Tony Hawk- No Man's Sky- Batman: Arkham Knight- Cyborg Justice- Basewars- Steep- Grand Theft Auto- Twinsen- Zelda- Fight Night: Champion- Victorious Boxers- MDK- Rainworld (slug cat) Topics Discussed:- Shag rugs- Game length- Swinging kids- Microtransactions- Games at a friends place- A remake for your kid --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 61 - Player 2 Enters the Game

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:51:00 -0400

Topics Discussed:- Second Babies- The Dad Realization- Baby Genders- Kid Clothes- Gaming Time- Baby Names --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 60 - Mass-ive Effect

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:09:00 -0400

Topics Discussed:- Virtual Reality- Game Releases- Rushed Games Games Discussed:- Mass Effect: Andromeda- Resident Evil 7- No Man's Sky- Just Cause 3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 59 - Virtual Ownership

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 08:26:00 -0400

Topics Discussed:- Virtual Reality- Family / Father Son Virtual Reality- Nintendo Switch- PSVR Games Discussed:- Robot Rescue- Resident Evil 7- DriveClub- Eve: Valkarie- VR Playroom- Elite: Dangerous --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 58 - All You Can Game Buffet

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:06:00 -0500

Topics Discussed:BuffetsGame PricesGame Rental ServicesGames with Kids Around Games Discussed:Tomb RaiderHorizon Zero DawnStardew Valley --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 57 - Dicey Dad Awards

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:59:00 -0500

Games Discussed: Dice Awards Overwatch Doom (should of won) Uncharted 4 Categories Topics Discussed: Kids in daycare Date Nights Weird Categories Stranger Danger Talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 56 - Open Worlds Closed Dads

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:11:00 -0500

Topics Discussed: Open World Games vs. Linear Games Sports Games Dad game time Baby Sickness Lego: Batman Games Discussed: Skyrim Fable 2 Uncharted 4 Last of Us Fallout 4 Witcher 3 No Man's Sky Just Cause 2 Stardew Valley --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 55 - New Dad's New Reality

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 08:34:00 -0500

Topics Discussed:VRSports in VRUpcoming Games Games Discussed:Horizon Zero DawnFruit NinjaResident Evil 7Persona 5Sniper Elite 4Final Fantasy 9Final Fantasy 12Night in The WoodsInjustice 2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 54 - New Dad Gaming - Episode 54 - Dropping Halves

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:59:00 -0500

Games Discussed:- Street Fighter 5- Dues Ex: Mankind Divided- Uncharted- Mad Max- Stardew Valley- Donkey Kong Country Returns 3DS- Braid- Super Mario Run- Movie: Trumbo- Show: Santa Clara Diet Topics Discussed:- Kid ages and halves- The new worst kid show- No respect for gravity- Dad jokes- 3D: No Kid's Allowed- Dad's responsibility: Can you beat this for me? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 53 - A Nintendo Switch - Blade in a Knife Fight

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:50:00 -0500

Games Discussed:Nintendo SwitchMaffia 3Enter the GungeonStreet Fighter 5Dues ExStardew Valley Topics Discussed:Baby travelSo Many ColdsBaby communication futureController RemappingNegative No No Baby --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 52 - Toddler Proof That Tree

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 13:30:00 -0500

Games Discussed:- No Man's Sky - Foundation Update- Final Fantasy 15- Mafia 3- Uncharted 4- SubnauticaTopics Discussed:- Baby Proof Christmas Trees- Family Ornaments- Violent Disconnect- Skull Fractures and Durable Babies- Flights --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 51 - Dad Dab

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:06:00 -0500

If you think about it, these Dad's are the Nathan Drake's of fatherhood...somehow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 50 - Your Old Games in New Games

Sun, 13 Nov 2016 02:43:00 -0500

Topics Discussed:- Daylight Savings (kids don't care)- Chosing Your Games- Christmas- Messing your kid's Save File- Baby Advancement- PSVR tailored to Dad Timing Games Discussed:- Witcher 3- Uncharted 4: A Thief's End- Deadly Tower of Monsters- Crash Bandicoot - PSVR- Battlezone --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 49 - Stealing Candy, Not If But How Much

Sat, 05 Nov 2016 02:33:00 -0400

Topics: Halloween Candy hunt Costumes Games Discussed: Mass Effect: Andromeda Witcher 3 VR Elite: Dangerous Street Fighter 5 Until Dawn Gravity Rush Mortal Kombat Skyrim: Remasterd / Ultimate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 48 - Are Dads Ready to Switch?

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:52:00 -0400

Topics Discussed: - Competitive Gaming battles with wife - Co-op with wife - Co-op with kid - PSVR with Family - Danger Kid - Nintendo Switch Games Discussed - Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes - Drive Club - Ocean Decent - VR Luge - Rush of Blood - Eve: Valkarie - Mortal Kombat - Tetris - Rocket League - Overcooked - Red Dead Redemption 2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

New Dad Gaming - Episode 47 - New Dad Reality

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:53:46 -0400

Topics Discussed: - Virtual Reality Dads - Future of gaming - Paw Patrol
Games Discussed: - PSVR - Here They Lie - Rigs - DriveClub VR - BattleZone - VR Playroom - Wayward Sky - Eve: Valkarie - VR Worlds

New Dad Gaming - Episode 46 - Dad Mods & The Fallout

Sat, 15 Oct 2016 01:53:56 -0400

Topics Discussed:
- Kids Biting
- Fall activities
- Pinterest moments
- Dad time vs. Young time
- Cheating at games
- Days Off

Games Discussed:
- Dragon Quest: Builders
- Gravity Rush
- NHL 17, NHL 16
- Fallout 4
- Divinity Original Sin
- Witcher 3
- Fallout Shelter
- Mortal Kombat

New Dad Gaming - Episode 45 - Kid's Sing Imperial March at a Funeral

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 08:40:04 -0400

Topics Discussed: - Sleeping proper - Giving up one's self - Kid's first funeral - Iron Maidan
Games Discussed: - NHL 17, NHL 16 - Gravity Rush - Witcher 3 - Mad Max - Uncharted 4 - PSVR

New Dad Gaming - Episode 44 - Discover Hidden Gems!

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:54:28 -0400

Topics Discussed: - Beer infusers - Repotting Ferns - Dad's rocking it - Crisis Dad not knowing what to play - Kid Gaming Competition - Kid backtalk
Games Discussed: - Deadly Tower of Monsters - Mortal Combat - Witcher 3 - Mario Cart - No Man's Sky - Elite: Dangerous - Just Cause: 3 - Gravity Rush - The Crew - Street Fighter 5 - Overwatch

New Dad Gaming - Episode 43 - Dad Rage & Grandma's Skyrim

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 23:38:19 -0400

Games Discussed:

Just Cause 3

No Man's Sky

Alone With You

Skyrim

Killzone: Shadowfall

Tetris

Overwatch

Uncharted 3, 4

Topics Discussed:

Punching little girls / dad rage

Grandma Gaming (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzkY7wa8Ksxv4M5NyUYgTmA)

Getting Older, "Childish Things"

Beer Returns

Gaming Victories over Wives

No Game Time

New Dad Gaming - Episode 42 - Boys Toys

Sat, 17 Sep 2016 19:56:39 -0400

Games Discussed: - Mad Max - Witcher 3 - No Man's Sky - Alone With You - Just Cause 3
Topics Discussed: - Little Boys - Baby's Eating - Proud Dad Moments

New Dad Gaming - Episode 41 - The Great Baby Heist

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:37:25 -0400

Topics Discussed: - Baby Heists - Kids ganging up on Parents - Babies at large public events - Baby sizes
Games Discussed: - No Man's Sky - Mad Max

New Dad Gaming - Episode 40 - All Aboard the Hype (or) Hate Train

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:59:15 -0400

Topics Discussed: - Online Rage - Gamer Feedback - Kids These Days - Camp - Keeping Kids Entertained - New Dad Tip: Playstation Plus at Costco
Games Discussed: - Alone With You - No Man's Sky - Mad Max - Witcher 3 - Hearthstone

New Dad Gaming - Episode 39 - Alone With You Exclusive

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:37:44 -0400

Topics Discussed: - Making Games - Baby / Life / Work Balance - Game Reviews - PSVR
Games Discussed: - Alone With You - No Man's Sky - Eve Valkarie - PSVR

New Dad Gaming - Episode 38 - Baby #2, Black Eyes & No Man's Sky

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:11:31 -0400

Topics Discussed: Baby Birthdays How to pronounce baby age Reflections on having a 1 year old Baby #2? Terrible Segues Clumsy Kid Injuries Parental Gaming Recon
Games Discussed: Uncharted 4 Mad Max Shadow of Mordor Pokemon Y No Man's Sky No Man's Sky No Man's Sky

New Dad Gaming - Episode 37 - A No Man's Sky Sunburn

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:47:05 -0400

Topics Discussed: - Sick Burns - One Year Olds - Sunscreen and Toddlers - Family Vacations - Pre-orders - Beer Tastes
Games Discussed: - No Man's Sky - Doom - Just Cause 3

New Dad Gaming - Episode 36 - A Year and Change

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:24:07 -0400

Topics Discussed: - Baby Age - Making Video Games - Baby Movements - Working - Escort Quests
Games Discussed: - No Man's Sky - Just Cause 3

New Dad Gaming - Episode 35 - Side Launch the PS4

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:35:18 -0400

Topics Discussed: - Console Ownership - Dad Time - Beer Events
Games Discussed: - Just Cause 3 - Uncharted 4 - Doom - Journey - Shadow of the Colossus - Odin's Sphere - Infamous: Second Son - Gravity Rush

New Dad Gaming - Episode 34 - Pokémon Go or No

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:36:24 -0400

Games Discussed: - Pokémon Go - Final Fantasy 9 - No Man's Sky - Doom - Fallout 4
Topics Discussed: - Sleep training - New world order - House Sickness - Poke Walking

New Dad Gaming - Episode 33 - Pokémon Go and World Peace

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:06:13 -0400

Games Discussed:

Pokemon Go

Firewatch

Mad Max

Shadows of Mordor

Katimari

Doom

No Man's Sky

Topics Discussed:

Augmented Reality

New Potential ofGames

Baby DistractingGames

Teak-won do

Birthday Parties

End / Beginning ofSociety

World Peace

Co-op with spouces

New Dad Gaming - Episode 32 - Telltale Stories from a Basement

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:32:30 -0400

Topics Discussed:
Dungeon Podcasting
Steam Summer Sale Wind Down
Movies
Babies Learning
Babies defying Gravity

Games Discussed:
Doom
Necrodancer
Firewatch
Tales from the Borderlands
TellTale's The Walking Dead
Don't Starve

New Dad Gaming - Episode 31 - The Steam Challenge

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 20:05:02 -0400

Topics Discussed: - A year vs. 13 months - A good Hard Root Beer - Weddings - Steam Summer Sale - Hopes and Dreams - Mac Gaming Miracles
Games Discussed: - Skyrim - Age of Empires 2 - Dust: an Elysian Tale - Undertale - Farcry 3 & 4 - Witcher 3 - Just Cause 3 - Ori and the Blind Forrest - Trials

New Dad Gaming - Episode 30 - Hip Young Root Beer

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 07:11:49 -0400

Topics Discussed:
- Hard Root Beer
- xbox Scorpio
- xbox S
- PSVR Available in US Oct 13
- VR - 'experiences'
- Games with your kids

Games Discussed:
- Dead rising
- Steep
- No Man's Sky
- Overwatch
- God of War – viking reboot.
- Last Guardian release date!
- Detroit- Become Human
- Resident Evil 7 in VR
- STAR WARS Battlefront in VR
- Batman in VR
- FF15 VR
- Call of Duty Infinite Warfare
- Crash Bandicoot Remaster
- Skylanders Imaginators– create your own characters
- Lego Star Wars
- Kojima – Death Stranding – Norman Reedus
- Spiderman
- Days Gone
- Zelda: Breath of the Wild

New Dad Gaming - Episode 29 - E3: Dad List of Never

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 23:38:02 -0400

Topics Discussed: Being a Dad during E3 Xbox - PC Buy Once - End of Exclusives?
Games Discussed (E3 Review): Dishonoured 2 Titanfall 2 Doom DLC Prey Fallout 4 VR Quake Champions (Hero MOBA?) Skyrim Re-release Mass Effect: Andromeda Battlefield 1 Injustice 2 Star Trek VR For Honor Ghost Recon : Wildlands South Park Just Dance Watch Dogs 2 GWENT!

New Dad Gaming - Episode 28 - E3 and Next Gen Dads

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:38:17 -0400

Topics Discussed:

Beer Picks

Game Stop

E3 Predictions / Hopes

Falling behind the times

DLC

Games Discussed:

Mario

No Man's Sky

Star Wars: Battlefront

Mech Warrior

Agents of Mayhem

Last of Us 2

Skate

Thrasher

Overwatch

Battlefront

Call of Duty

New Dad Gaming - Episode 27 - Beer Favs & Baby Restarts

Sat, 04 Jun 2016 21:57:20 -0400

Games Discussed:
- Uncharted 1
- Uncharted 2
- Uncharted 4
- Street Fighter 5
- Super Mario World

Topics Discussed:
- Beer picks
- Walking babies
- 1 year olds

New Dad Gaming - Episode 26 - Baby Gate Checkpoint

Wed, 25 May 2016 22:40:47 -0400

Games Discussed:

Uncharted 1 and 4

Final Fantasy 9

Fallout 4

Dark Souls

Diablo 3

HalfLife

Last of Us

Bioshock 1

Dying Light

Topics Discussed:

Baby Walking

1st birthday

Baby Inventory Screen

Good Baby Envy / Anger / Hate

Sleep Deprivation / Tired Dads

Wasted Youth

The Luxury of Wasting Time

New Dad Gaming - Episode 25 - Uncharted Fruit Trees

Thu, 19 May 2016 07:26:46 -0400

Games Discussed:

Uncharted 4

Uncharted 1

Street Fighter 5

Final Fantasy 9

Topics Discussed:

Park Drinking / Smoking

Online Play

Offline Tournaments

Grand Stories

Game Franchises

Eating Solids

Grandmas and Baby Espresso

New Dad Gaming - Episode 24

Thu, 12 May 2016 00:05:38 -0400

Games Discussed:

Battleborn

Overwatch

Battlefield 1

COD Infinite

Rocket League

Street Fighter 5

Topics Discussed:

Mother's Day

Baby Vomit

Anniveraries

Anniversary Gifts

New Dad Gaming - Episode 23

Wed, 04 May 2016 16:13:15 -0400

Topics:

1st birthdays
Classic photos
Console surgery
Baby Crawling
Baby on a flight
Baby Priority Lines
Coffee

Games:

Dangerous Golf
Everspace
Tearaway
Final Fantasy 9
Street Fighter
Killzone
FTL

New Dad Gaming - Episode 22

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 23:44:23 -0400

Games Discussed: The Order 1888 Wolfenstein Just Cause 3 KillZone: Shadow Fall Uncharted Final Fantasy 9 iOS Street Fighter 3 Street Fighter 5
Topics Discussed: Street Fighter Meet Ups Mobular Falling asleep while gaming Kids in restaurants First Tooth Countries tolerance for kids Moving apartments Big boy bed deterrents Chewie triton sounds

New Dad Gaming - Episode 21

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:49:32 -0400

Games Discussed: Doom Final Fantasy Dots Street Fighter Witcher 3 Battleborn Overwatch
Topics Discussed: Flying with baby or Baby on a flight Travel with baby Bad internet connections Kid illness cycle

New Dad Gaming - Episode 20

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:49:01 -0400

Topics Discussed: Potty Training Baby Biting and punching Bad and good phases It's bad, then better, then gets worse Dream recap Gaming scene Sickness cycle
Games Discussed: SFV FF15 Hitman Sniper Downwell Deep mobile games

New Dad Gaming - Episode 19

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:48:25 -0400

Games Discussed: Elite: Dangerous Divinity: Original Sin Square Enix: Easter Egg Box Final Fantasy 13-2 No Man's Sky Rocket League Playstation VR Virtual Box Star Fox Street Fighter 5
Topics Discussed: Potty Training Quarter Life Crisis Old BMWs Street Fighter Champion Parenting with VR

New Dad Gaming - Episode 18

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:47:53 -0400

Games Discussed: Starwars Battlefront Rust DayZ - H1Z1 Divinity: Original Sin Grim Fandango Elite: Dangerous Rocket League Destiny Final Fantasy 7
Topics Discussed: Daycare Medicating Kids Permadeath in Games Cheating in Games Post-Partum Depression Games with Plot vs. Open Ended Games (sandbox) Kid birthdays JK and Kindergarden Parents of Kids

New Dad Gaming - Episode 17

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:47:23 -0400

Games Discussed: Undertale The Witcher 3 Fallout 4 Mass Effect 2 Battlefield Dying Light
Topics Discussed: Sick dogs Kid illness Ear infections Too lazy to change the disc Unfinished games Long game pause: what was I doing? Game of Thrones Investing time in Shows and Games Starwars: A New Hope DLC and Costs

New Dad Gaming - Episode 16

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:46:54 -0400

Topics Discussed: Baby's first Christmas Managing the Toys and Gifts Carseats Multiplayer Gaming Frustrations Relationships in Games
Games Discussed: Fallout 4 Hunted: Demon's Forge Mass Effect Witcher 3 Star Wars: Battlefront Rocket League

New Dad Gaming - Episode 15

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:46:19 -0400

Topics Discussed:- Trev's baby sleeps! - Trees first best dad joke on air - Our fav games as kids - Star Wars movie release - How we now get knowledge from Google/YouTube - What's in store for kids education
Games Discussed: - Star Wars Shadows of Empire - Die Hard - Final Fantasy 9

New Dad Gaming - Episode 14

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:55:27 -0500

Topics Discussed: - Have another kid? - Nostalgia Games - Long Reloads
Games Discussed: - That baby game where you try and stop the kid from killing itself - Just cause 3 - Final Fantasy 7 and remake - Fallout - Deus Ex - Shenmue

New Dad Gaming - Episode 13

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:02:28 -0500

Topics: Black Friday Travelling with babies Birthday parties Putting baby to sleep Games chaning mechanics (Just cause 2 to 3) Expansion Packs vs. New game Music for babies (dance parties)
Games: Just cause 2 and 3 Fallout 4 Witcher 3 Elite: Dangerous Monument Vally No Man's Sky

New Dad Gaming - Episode 12

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 14:35:06 -0500

Topics:

Christmas Trees
Baby sleeps
Indiana Jones-ing Fatherhood
Transferring to the crib tips
Neighbourhood Christmas
Keeping them in line with Santa
Smartphones as Peripherals
Game Updates
Trivia Games
Board Games with Kids
Baby Voices
Naming your Gun

Games:

Rocket League
You Don’t Know Jack
Party Jack
Final Fantasy
Trivial Pursuit
Cards Against Humanity
Monopoly
Fallout 4

New Dad Gaming - Episode 11

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:32:57 -0500

Topics Discussed:

Baby's Sleeping Through the Night
Just 17 More Years
You Want Another Baby?
You Want Twins?
Siblings
The Death of the Gaming Binge
100%-ing Games
Morality in Games
Justifying the Cost of Games
Pre-Ordering

Games Discussed:

Fallout 4
Batman: Origins
Skyrim
Mass Effect
Spec Ops: The Line
Star Wars: Battlefront
Just Cause 3

New Dad gaming - Episode 10

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:20:05 -0500

Topics Discussed:

Baby Flips
Old Games Holding Up
Side Missions and Narrative
In Game Saviour vs. Heel
Fathers Represented in Games
Game Glitches
Silent Time

Games Discussed:

Fallout 4
Rocket League
System Shock: 2
Dues Ex
Batman: Origins

New Dad Gaming - Episode 9

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:07:51 -0500

Topics Discussed:

Kids Halloween Candy
Not enough Candy
Kids Costumes
Living through your kids costumes
PC Gaming Issues
Steam Collections
Playstation Plus
Swimming Lessons
Paw Patrol
Bubble Guppies
Games that end
Hacking in Games
Coding in Games
Moonbear

Games Discussed:

Rocket League
Witcher 2
P.T.
X-Com
Bioshock: Infinite
Skyrim

New Dad Gaming - Episode 8

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 17:41:25 -0500

Topics Discussed:- Console vs. PC- Surviving the first months- First Child vs. Second Child- Child Activities- Do Babies Sleep?- Gaming Budgets with a Baby- Waiting with a risk of spoiling?- Social and Sharing Within Games- Cyber Bullying Within Games- How to Deal With Bullies- Solo vs. Multiplayer- Finishing Games With Kids- Playing Multiplayer With Kids- Our Kids in the Current Gaming World
Games Discussed:- Metro- Rocket League- Boundless- No Man's Sky- Street Fighter 5- Battlefront- Battleborn- Fallout 4- Divinity: Original Sin- Nathan Drake- Last of Us- Counterstrike

New Dad Gaming - Episode 7

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 17:06:58 -0500

Topics Discussed:- Honest Homage- The burden of a new game- Precious gaming time as a dad- Ridiculous looking babies- Teething- Gaming with your partner- The Flash- Taking turns at games- Childish games
Games Mentioned:- Dying Light- Metro- Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime- Lost Orbit- Rocket League- Diablo 3- Tetris- Doctor Mario / Mario 3- Last of Us- Halo 3- Goldeneye 007- Guitar Hero- WarioWare- Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime- Katamari- Little Big Planet- Guacamele- Locorobo

New Dad Gaming - Episode 6

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:47:49 -0500

Topics Discussed:- Family gatherings- Travelling with kids- Hosting with Kids- Game Subscription Services / Playstation Plus- Steam Sales- Games that anger- The grandiose games of today- Driving with babies- No sleep in the near future- Solid foods- Energizing baby moves- Gaming Backlog - Steam Sales / Too cheap games- Humble Bundle- Console vs. PC- Time Sensitive Games- Gaming Budgets with a family- The fate of the Delorean
Games Discussed:- Metro- Super Meat Boy- Starwars Battlefront- Dragon Age: Inquisition- Batman: Origins- Bioshock: Infinite- Rocket League - Darksiders- Fallout 3- Skyrim- Battlefront

New Dad Gaming - Episode 5

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:25:11 -0500

Topics Discussed:- Referring to age in weeks and months- Too tired for math- Old gaming habits dying hard- 100% Gaming Completion- Optimizing game time- Finishing Buffet- Games that are too large?- Working with a baby. Deadlines- Game records between friends- Old games sessions vs. new- Social games- Playing games in the same room- Dealing with child anger playing games
Games Discussed:- Batman: Origins- Grand Theft Auto 5- Rocket League- Dying Light- Battleborn- Overwatch- Fallout 4- NHL 16- Tony Hawk Pro Skater- Skate- Goldeneye 007- Minecraft- Battletoads

New Dad Gaming - Episode 4

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:09:55 -0500

Topics Discussed- Stealth game frustration- Golden Chocobos- Game Substance- Games for Kids and Parents- Censoring games for your kids- Nudity vs. Violence- Well meaning grandmas- Teachers who game- Growing up with gaming violence- Parental Control- Kids sleeping through the night (or not)- No all nighters- Multiple kids- Respect for single parents
Games Mentioned- Metro- Dying Light- Dishonoured- Thief- Metal Gear Solid 5- Final Fantasy 7- Tear Away- Duke Nukem 3D / Duke Nukem- Leisure Suit Larry- Binding of Isaac- Cuphead- Hearthstone- Batman: Origins

New Dad Gaming - Episode 3

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 15:27:57 -0500

Game Time Paralysis - What do I play?Leaving games unfinishedGame CompletionMoney for Games vs. Money for Family
Games Mentioned:
HearthstoneMetal Gear Solid FiveBatman: Arkham OriginsDying Light

New Dad Gaming - Episode 2

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:38:04 -0500

- First week of school- Gaming vs. Responsibilities - If you could go back, would you try to make money making video games? Would you let your child?- Golden age of gaming: our generation or our children's?- Being a Gamer Father- Gaming in the School Curriculum- Gaming as a Release- What movies has Trevor not watched
Games Mentioned: - Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime- Hearthstone- Metal Gear Solid Five- Minecraft- DOTA and League of Legends

New Dad Gaming - Episode 1

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:36:13 -0500

Short Games vs. The Long PlayIs it possible to spend the time to become engrossed in a massive gaming world with your little ones, or can you be satisfied with quick gaming hits such as mobile apps?