New Dad Gaming

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.   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/

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.  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/

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. To help Trevor with his book: https://uglydesigncareer.com 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/

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! 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/

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. 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/

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. 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/

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. 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/

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.   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/

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. 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/    

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. A big thank you to Professor Games who had Jeff on for an episode of his podcast, check him out: https://www.professorgame.com/ 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/

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.    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/

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. Special thanks to Bill at A Gamer Looks at 40 for the excellent Dad Joke!   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/

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. 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/

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. 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/

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.   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/

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.   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/

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.   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/

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. 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/

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? 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/

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. Special thanks to A Gamer Looks at 40 Podcast for having us on for an interview, an excellent show to check out: A Gamer Looks At Forty (buzzsprout.com)   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/