New Dad Gaming

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. 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 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. 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 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.   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 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. 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 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.  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 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/