Check out my thoughts on this fun and creative puzzle platformer named Ruffy And The Riverside. I reviewed the game on PlayStation 5. Please check out the video version on my YouTube channel for a great look at gameplay.Developer: Zockrates Laboatories UGPlatforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox, Switch and PCPrice: $19.99Release Date: June 26thDeveloper interviewhttps://www.nettosgameroom.com/2025/06/interview-with-zockrates-laboratories.htmlReview code provided by the developer for review purposes.#Ruffy...
Jun 25, 2025•15 min
Im back to dive into a few cool things I have watched, read and more. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk Game Talk (03:00) What Im playing and news Movies & TV (06:45) Ballerina (10:15) The Expanse (14:20) KPop Demon Hunters (17:35) The Brilliant Healers New Life in the Shadows Manga (21:05) Spy x Family ch 112-118 (24:37) Akane Banashi ch 148-163 (32:42) Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https...
Jun 23, 2025•34 min
Im back with another episode, this week is primarily gaming focused. After catching up on family stuff, I dive into Switch 2 launch, Xbox Showcase, Playstation State of Play and all the other surrounding game reveals. For the timestamps it will be for overall things that caught my attention but smaller things might get discussed in between. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk Game Talk (06:10) Somerville (09:52) Switch 2 (19:00) Playstation State of Play (21:05) Hirogami (21:50) 007 First Lig...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr
I wanted to do a quick little recommendation episode talking about Centuria and The Bugle Call. This is a general talk about both series, I mainly just discuss the start of the series otherwise its light on spoilers. Both series got picked up by Viz for English physical release. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and discussing both (05:30) Centuria (11:35) The Bugle Call (17:30) Final thoughts on both ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotal...
Jun 08, 2025•21 min
This episode of Dad Needs To Talk, I dive into the joys of being a gamer dad and making those memories with my kids. I also talk about Andor, a new anime movie called Lost in Twilight and more. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk Game Talk (04:50) Being a gamer dad (17:50) The Alters (20:25) Expedition 33 (26:00) Warhammer 40K Boltgun TV & Anime (28:33) King of the Hill returns (30:30) Andor S2 and Rouge One (36:05) Netflix show news (38:45) Lost in Starlight movie (48:40) Spring anime Ma...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr
This episode I discuss a new manga called Roar: A Star in the Abyss that is published by Kodansha. Thanks to Netgalley for the DRC _____________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneeds total...
May 30, 2025•16 min
This episode I dive into first impressions of volume 1 for both Cosmos and Rai Rai Rai. I knew little about both going in and was surprised they both dealt with Sci-Fi and Alien themes but in very different situations. Timestamps(00:00) Intro(03:45) Cosmos Volume 1(09:35) Rai Rai Rai Volume 1(15:00) Final Thoughts______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.inst...
May 23, 2025•17 min
Im back! This episode I catch up on life and entertainment from the last couple of weeks. My trip to San Antonio and heading towards the final week of school for the kids. Then I catch up on games news and Expedition 33. Then we dive into the Spring Anime that has been keeping my attention this season. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk Game Talk (08:50) Game News (10:30) Expedition 33 Manga Talk (14:00) new manga Anime Talk (18:45) Spring Anime 2025 mid season (50:30) Andor S2 thoughts (52:...
May 19, 2025•55 min
I discuss early thoughts on the manga War of the Adults after reading the current 6 chapters of the series. It is available on the Manga Plus app/site.______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/If you enjoy what I do and want to supportKofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dadneedstotalk...
May 15, 2025•10 min
Lots of exciting things to talk about today. Ive been deep into playing Expedition 33 and loving that experience. I also got to watch Thunderbolts movie last night and want to share quick thoughts on Daredevil Born Again. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and life talk (02:20) Quick news highlights Game Talk (09:30) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 TV and Movies (26:15) Daredevil Born Again (29:45) Thunderbolts Marvel movie(37:00) SPOILERS Thunderbolts post credits (38:20) Outro______________________________F...
May 02, 2025•39 min
Lots to dive into this week! My wife and I saw Sinners as our date night adventure for her birthday last week. I discuss how this movie and South of Midnight coming out close to each other spoke to my core. Later in the show I discuss the return of Oblivion and other games, then talk about Beef and Last of Us S2. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk Main Topic (14:45) Sinners and South of Midnight synergy (29:20) Sinners spoilers Game Talk (33:40) Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remasterd (35:40) Exp...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Its been a couple of weeks so its time to catch up. As usual we start with life and family updates, I got to see my great niece in person finally and my kids have kept me busy in multiple ways. Then I dive into thoughts on the Switch 2 reveal mess and my time playing South of Midnight. I also talk about watching The Amateur movie, last of us season 2 and more. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (02:25) The babies love uncle Robert (08:45) Kids Sports (13:20) Phone repair incident Game Talk (...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Im back! I start this episode with a conversation about disconnecting from feeling the need to be part of the current conversation of all the ongoing shows, games and manga. Then I discuss my thoughts after playing several hours of Assassins Creed Shadows and touch on the Nintendo Direct. I also dive into thoughts on Severance, Invincible and a couple of manga like Akane Banashi and Maison and the Man Eating Apartment.Go check out Lisa article which is related to the main topic. https://thewonde...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 29 min
We are at another milestone, 4 years of podcasting! It is so wild for me to think back on doing this for that long. Alot of time and life has happened since this all began, so lets talk about it. I also talk about some new game demoes I tried today and some new things I watched. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:00) Podcast Anniversary (09:55) Life talk Game Talk (13:52) Antro Demo Impressions (15:50) Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Demo Impressions (17:40) Other games TV & Movies (19:40) Invinci...
Mar 17, 2025•41 min
This episode I catch up some of the games, movies and shows I have checked out in the last week. I recap the Texas highschool basketball championships from this weekend and talk about my new One Plus 12 phone. Next with games, my son Vash and I got back into gaming on the Switch this past week. Playing more Mario Wonder, Yoshi Wolly World, Pepper Grinder and a new game called MainFrames. I also share my experience so far with Lies of P. Later in the show I share thoughts on the Hulu show Paradis...
Mar 10, 2025•58 min
While many things in life are out of our hands, being as informed as possible is a great step to staying ahead and prepared for the unknown nature of life. This week we had to deal with a bomb threat warning at my kids school. Thankfully everyone is ok and this had me reflecting on a few things. My wife and I have been pretty involved with the school staff within the district we live in for many years. This has helped us stay informed and sometimes get a heads up to various things. Thus I wanted...
Mar 07, 2025•34 min
This episode I talk about the manga Longing for Home. This is a apocalyptic distopian series that follows Taurou after he awakens 500 years in the future. We follow his journey of discovering the world as he makes his journey home. Story and Art by Yoshihiro YamadaI read the series on K manga app/website ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/ DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagra...
Feb 21, 2025•16 min
This episode I wanted to recap some of my highlights from the February 2025 Playstation State of Play and discuss some anime and manga Ive enjoyed this week. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (02:25) Playstation State of Play (25:23) Anime and TV Manga(29:25) Shonen Jump manga (30:20) The Marshal King (33:47) Lets Take a Walk in Another World (35:05) Longing for Home (38:20) Wrap up and Outro______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstota...
Feb 17, 2025•40 min
This episode I wanted to give a very cozy reading recommendation. Isekai Walking aka Lets Take a Walk in Another World is just what I needed this week. I read almost 60 chapters in the last few days. Story and Art by Kei Ogawa Original Light Novel by Hito Aruku Read on K Manga app/website ______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkp...
Feb 14, 2025•10 min
I had plenty of shows and stuff to discuss so we are doing a little catch up episode. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life talk (04:50) Game Talk TV Talk (09:09) Severance S2 spoilers (11:21) Paradise Hulu spoilers (15:05) Night Agent season 2 (19:15) Silo season 2 Anime (26:00) Winter anime updates (28:20) The Most Notorious Talker anime Manga (34:38) Viz got Kingdom (38:20) Shonen Jump quick thoughts (42:05) K Manga (44:30) The Isekai Doctor (45:05) The Witch and The Mercenary (46:06) The Barbari...
Feb 10, 2025•52 min
I have been reading the Witch and the Mercenary on the K manga app this week and had to talk about it. Its a dark fantasy series that follows the adventure of a Mercenary named Zig and a Witch named Siasha. Manga by Miyagi Makoto Light Novel Story by Chohokiteki Kaeru & Character design by Kanase Bench Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:30) What is the Witch and the Mercenary? (08:55) Zig and Siasha journey begins (17:10) K Manga app (18:30) Final thoughts ______________________________ Follow me ...
Feb 07, 2025•21 min
We are at the end of January already, after a whirlwind month to start off 2025. I needed to record to give myself and hopefully you a little distraction and to catch up on some gaming and anime thoughts. First off I got an awesome birthday gift to talk about, then we dive into game talk and later discuss the Winter anime shows on my radar so far. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and life talk (07:15) Watching good TV Game Talk (09:30) Top 20 game sales 2024 (14:50) Nintendo Switch 2 reveal (19:10) Xbox...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 12 min
If you are looking for some good wholesome adult romance then listen to my thoughts on Takahashi from the Bike Shop. Story and Art by Arare Matsumushi Published by Yen Press ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://www....
Jan 20, 2025•13 min
I checked out the manga Dog and Punching Bags. This was just 11 chapters long. Story and Art by: Kaori Ozaki Published by: Kodansha Timestamps (00:00) Intro and general discussion (09:05) Story Spoilers (14:20) Final thoughts ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: ht...
Jan 19, 2025•16 min
A new year is upon us, so I figured it would be fun to look ahead at the things I am excited and curious about for this upcoming year. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (04:30) Games (5:25) GTA6 (07:25) Nintendo Switch 2 (11:30) Hollow Knight Silksong (13:20) Xbox year (15:45) Ubisoft in trouble (18:25) Bungie and Marathon (19:35) Other games I want (22:25) TV Shows 2025 (30:30) Movies 2025 (33:32) Anime 2025 (45:00) Manga 2025 (53:45) Wrap up and outro ______________________________ Follow me My website...
Jan 10, 2025•56 min
Another year has come and gone. Lots has happened but alot has remained the same. Lets lookback on whats happened. I discuss life and the podcast, then later I discuss some things I enjoyed watching, reading and playing. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:40) Life reflections (31:15) Podcast thoughts (38:45) Gaming (01:02:15) Movies (01:08:15) TV Shows (01:14:38) Anime (01:21:40) Manga (01:30:10) Game Treat of the year (01:31:33) Final Message with Vash ______________________________ Follow me My webs...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 36 min
After almost a year it was time to revisit this series. Thanks to Viz for having all the chapters on the Viz app/site so it made it easy and convenient to catch up. This is full of spoilers up to the end of Volume 4 or chapter 34. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:42) Spoiler discussion begins ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedsto...
Dec 26, 2024•23 min
School will be out for winter break soon but I still have shows to talk about before the kids overtake the house. I share thoughts on Cross, The Madness and The Morning Show. I also dive into a game called Minit and talk about few new manga I have read recently. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Family talk (05:20) Quick News highlights (06:45) manga talk (11:11) Minit and game talk TV Talk (18:40) The Morning Show (24:50) Cross and The Madness (39:45) Wrap up and Outro ______________________________...
Dec 20, 2024•45 min
It is the 10th Anniversary of the Video Game Awards and it brought lots of surprises to celebrate the occasion. Lets look back and discuss the awards and reveals that happened. ______________________________ Follow me My website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/ Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/ If you enjoy what I do and want to support Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/dadneedstotalk Patreon: https://w...
Dec 13, 2024•31 min
I have returned! Life been very busy the last few weeks but I wanted to catch up and talk about some stuff I been checking out recently. Timestamps (00:00) Intro and Life Talk (09:25) Thanks for supporting Game Talk (14:30) Game news (16:15) Children of Morta What Im Watching (22:00) No anime (22:40) Wicked movie (26:10) This is Us season 1 Manga (38:50) Shimazaki in the Land of Peace volume 1 (41:10) One Piece chapter 1033 (44:18) Kaiju No 8 ch 118 (46:16) Asuras Verdict ch 1 (48:48) Centuria c...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min
