New Dad Gaming

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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