New Dad Gaming
By Trevor Alexander & Jeff Smalley
New Dad GamingOct 16, 2020
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 158 - A Dads Eye View of the PS5 UI
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.
What's your dad take on the PS5 UI? Are you more or less excited for the system? Leave us a message and get on the show!
Simply following this link and record your thoughts or questions to be included in the next episode.
https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 157 - A Story of Health, Exercise, and Gaming
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.
Have your own gaming / exercise tip? Have a game you just gave up on? Leave us a message and get on the show!
Simply following this link and record your thoughts or questions to be included in the next episode.
https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 156 - Late Night Woes and Streams Ahoy
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.
Have an answer to Trevor's game stream issues? Thoughts on games for different aged kids? Leave us a message to get on the show!
Simply following this link and record your thoughts to be included in the next episode.
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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 155 - Game Dad Stream
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.
Have a thought on our Game Streaming future? Leave us a message!
Simply following this link and record your thoughts to be included in the next episode.
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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 154 - PS5: A Price, A Bet, and a PreOrder
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.
We want to hear your thoughts on the PS5 reveal! (or anything else happening in your Dad Gaming life):
Leave us a voice message by simply following this link:
https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 153 - Remakes and Remodels
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.
Want to appear on the show? Have a story or idea to share? Leave us a voice message to include simply by following this link:
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New Dad Gaming - Ep 152 - FF14 and When the Lego piece doesn't fit
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...
Want to appear on the show? Have a story or idea to share? Leave us a voice message to include simply by following this link:
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New Dad Gaming - Ep. 151 - The FF7 Demo Drops...Our Jaws
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...
New Dad Gaming - Ep 150 - A Switch, Dauntless, and The Division
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.
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 149 - Kid Ninjas, Tiger Handhelds, and the PS5
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.
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 148 - Beat Saber at my house again?
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.
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 147 - The Monster Hunt of Chess
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 146 - A Decade of Dad Gaming
They recount the games that meant the most to them over the last 10 years, and review some other people's lists to compare.
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 145 - Gaming Dads Review Gaming Awards 2019
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 144 - Surviving The Blizzard
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 143 - New Fortnite, New Playstation, New Apple Arcade
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 142 - A Yes to Apple Arcade, a No to Mario Kart Tour
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 141 - On the Borderlands of a Final Fantasy 7 Remake
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 140 - A Switch to Online and In School
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 138 - Blast from the past?
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 139 - No Man's Sky VR - Dads In Space
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 137 - The Ol' Switch Up
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 136 - A Gaming Dad's E3 2019
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!
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 135 - Never Final Fantasy
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
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 134 - PS5 and it's Dad Compatibility
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/
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 133 - Insane Mode, Hard Mode, Easy Mode, Dad Mode?
This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to Mathew Case, and his quick dad reactions to a fiend of the night.
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 132 - Virtually all the Space in the Galaxy for Dads
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
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 131 - Will Google Stadia Play Halo?
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/
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 130 - Attention Micro-Transactions
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/
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 129 - A Gaming Dad Coach to Reach the Apex
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:
www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/a8dit4/been_a_casual_dad_mobile_player_since_first/
New Dad Gaming - Ep. 128 - Switching to Apex Legends
This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to Josh, who had a Smashing success bringing his kids sleepover together with gaming:
www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/a4cbyp/my_kids_are_having_a_sleepover_with_a_friend_at/
New Dad Gaming - Episode 127 - Surviving the Game Against Kid Savants
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: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4TToL-9dETSqJJCmbvXXbA/featured
New Dad Gaming - Gaming Dad Awards 2018
*sound effects used from freesound.org and soundbible.com
New Dad Gaming - Episode 125 - Dad and in Person
New Dad Gaming - Episode 124 - Switch-ing to 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
New Dad Gaming - Episode 123 - Golden Moments
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.
bit.ly/gdvw123
New Dad Gaming - Episode 122 - Save a Dad, Play a Cowboy
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:
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:
www.reddit.com/r/SantasLittleHelpers/
New Dad Gaming - Episode 121 - Why Why Gaming Why
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
New Dad Gaming - Episode 120 - Doomed to Red Dead No Man's Sky
This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the week goes to Heath Vance, for showing his son the Virtual Realities of life:
bit.ly/GDVW120
New Dad Gaming - Episode 119 - Spite all my rage I'm still just a dad in a game
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
New Dad Gaming - Episode 118 - PSVR on a Plane
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:
bit.ly/GDVW118
New Dad Gaming - Episode 117 - Jump on the Sinking Game Ship
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:
bit.ly/GDVW117
New Dad Gaming - Episode 116 - Gaming Sins on a Birthday
New Dad Gaming - Episode 115 - Steel Chair to the Back-log
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
New Dad Gaming - Episode 114 - Kids Vs. The Game List
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:
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
New Dad Gaming - Episode 113 - More Controllers Than Kids
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:
www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/98xps7/old_gamers_never_die_they_just_go_afk_permanently/
New Dad Gaming - Episode 112 - Like Buying Games From A Baby
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:
www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/9932i7/its_geeky_dads_birthday_soon_and_i_figured_his/
New Dad Gaming - Episode 111 - Flip the Switch
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
www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8x60ba/my_father_showing_my_son_how_to_play_legend_of/
New Dad Gaming - Episode 110 - No Dad's Sky Next
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:
www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/7fv8m9/looks_like_i_have_a_new_rival/
New Dad Gaming - Episode 109 - Laser Tag is Real Life Fortnite
This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Joey, and challenging his kid with the NES Mini and the Classics:
www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8xew3j/my_son_reliving_my_childhood_with_the_nes_mini/