New Dad Gaming

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 brok...

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 wh...

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! Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gamin...

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.   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: h...

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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. 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 Web...

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. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.app...

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 s...

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. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4...

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. 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://newdadga...

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. 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://newdad...

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! 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/

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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.   Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6...

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). Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Sp...

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 th...

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. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id110733077...

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!). Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-...

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.  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://ne...

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. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 Spotify: ht...

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. 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...

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). 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/   #podcast...

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.   Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts:
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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. Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts:
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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.   Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts:
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