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New Dad Gaming

Trevor Alexander & Jeff Smalleynewdadgaming.com
A show about Gaming, Fatherhood, and New Fathers figuring out their gaming lives
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Episodes

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 135 - Never Final Fantasy

The dad's discuss custom made Smash Brother's Levels, Playdoh School Why's, The Incredible Machine, Final Fantasy 7 Remake 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

May 16, 201931 min

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 134 - PS5 and it's Dad Compatibility

The dads talk about the upcoming PlayStation 5, Smash Brothers Stage Builder, and God of War One Year Anniversary. 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...

Apr 18, 201924 min

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 133 - Insane Mode, Hard Mode, Easy Mode, Dad Mode?

This week we share a kid horror story, talk about the recent Anthem controversy, and talk difficulty in gaming for dads (in light of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice) This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to Mathew Case, and his quick dad reactions to a fiend of the night. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Apr 09, 201924 min

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 132 - Virtually all the Space in the Galaxy for Dads

This week, the Gaming Dads get themselves excited for the announcement of No Man's Sky VR, and one dad dips his toes into another galaxy with his first experiences in Elite: Dangerous. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Apr 02, 201929 min

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 131 - Will Google Stadia Play Halo?

This week the New Dads talk Google Stadia, Halo for PC, and the story of how the New Dads become Apex Champions. 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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Mar 25, 201935 min

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 130 - Attention Micro-Transactions

This week, the Gaming Dads are talking Overwatch Subreddits, games as a platform, PSVR in an airport, Nintendo VR, and Anthem. 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_o...

Mar 08, 201932 min

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 129 - A Gaming Dad Coach to Reach the Apex

This week, we're back discussing Apex Legends and it's recent heat against Fortnite, along with wondering if there exists a coach that could bring 2 gaming dads to victory. The dads also discuss surviving Mario Party as a couple, and the virtues of buying the extra characters as opposed to the grind. 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: https://www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/a8...

Feb 19, 201934 min

New Dad Gaming - Ep. 128 - Switching to Apex Legends

This week, the dad's dip their toes into Apex Legends, the newest Battle Royal contender with...surprisingly good reviews? They also discuss a wave of illnesses with the little ones, an update on Elite: Dangerous Distant Worlds 2, and Smash Brothers. This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to Josh, who had a Smashing success bringing his kids sleepover together with gaming: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/a4cbyp/my_kids_are_having_a_sleepover_with_a_friend_at/ --- Send in a voice message: h...

Feb 11, 201938 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 127 - Surviving the Game Against Kid Savants

This week, one dad has undertaken a massive road trip in space with Elite: Dangerous Distant Worlds 2, another's kids get a taste of Link to the Past and Mega Man, and the dads cower at the thought of a Dad vs. Kid Gaming Tournament. 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4TT...

Jan 25, 201935 min

New Dad Gaming - Gaming Dad Awards 2018

It's time to wrap the year that's past! But we're fathers, we haven't played all the latest and greatest! So these awards are for the best games that dad's played this year. Not all new titles, but not a bad one among them. See you next episode! *sound effects used from freesound.org and soundbible.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Jan 18, 201931 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 125 - Dad and in Person

This week, it's a special episode! The dads are in the same studio for the first time look back at the year, and get excited for the next! The show will go on a brief holiday hiatus, but be back in full swing in the new year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Dec 11, 201828 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 124 - Switch-ing to WarFrame

This week, another proud moment as a kid completes his first Mario Kart race, we're talking iPads in schools, and how a small Switch as one dad in love with 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Nov 29, 201840 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 123 - Golden Moments

Big, big news for one gaming dad as his oldest unlocks a big happy life achievement, while the other dads kid's achievement is....interesting. Otherwise the dads revisit Fallout 4 in the wake of Fallout 76. 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. http://bit.ly/gdvw123 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Nov 24, 201836 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 122 - Save a Dad, Play a Cowboy

It's here! One dad's copy of Red Dead Redemption 2 has finally arrived and he gives his impressions of the cowboy sim. Both dads tried out the PSVR release of Tetris Effect, and they walk through the disastrous Diablo Immortal announcement. 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: http://bit.ly/GDVW122 Jason asked that we give a shout out to a great cause with the Christmas season coming...

Nov 08, 201845 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 121 - Why Why Gaming Why

This week, one dad has officially entered the "Why" phase, a kid get his introduction to Hearthstone and to StarCraft 2, throwing the dads into a nostalgic trip. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Oct 31, 201838 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 120 - Doomed to Red Dead No Man's Sky

This week, one dad get's over his "Doom"ed state and gets back into the stars, while another waits breathless for his trip back to a time of Cowboys. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the week goes to Heath Vance, for showing his son the Virtual Realities of life: http://bit.ly/GDVW120 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Oct 23, 201836 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 119 - Spite all my rage I'm still just a dad in a game

This week, it's stories about game rage, with the dads sharing some of their own game rage moments, and a couple incredible stories from listeners. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Oct 16, 201839 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 118 - PSVR on a Plane

This week, one dad tries to explain a PSVR unit to a TSA agent, they talk about recent experiences with Creed and Mario DS, and they dream a little dream of what the new PS5 may be. 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: http://bit.ly/GDVW118 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Oct 12, 201827 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 117 - Jump on the Sinking Game Ship

This week, the dads discuss the different bonds they have between child #1 and #2, and talk about being part of a gaming comunity as it starts to fade away. 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: http://bit.ly/GDVW117 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Oct 03, 201833 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 116 - Gaming Sins on a Birthday

This week, the dads have commited some gaming sins, one father has an ominous start to his birthday, and they both talk through the surprise shuttering of Telltale Games. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week comes from a submission to the New Dad Gaming Facebook group from Wael, who's managing to mix virtual reality with his true reality: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214696021167161&set=p.10214696021167161&type=3&theater --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor....

Sep 25, 201849 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 115 - Steel Chair to the Back-log

This week one dad has found TEN new games to weigh down his backlog list, the other laments over loving The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild too much, and an old "Friend" calls them both out with some painful memories. 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=PL7OIaHzBjK3dbz...

Sep 18, 201842 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 114 - Kids Vs. The Game List

This week, one dad tries to get some hope from the other, and goes over his 'To Do' list of games to complete before purchasing another. 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: https://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 --- Send in a voice messag...

Sep 11, 201847 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 113 - More Controllers Than Kids

This week, one Gaming Dad hosts a gaggle of kids but gaming comes to the rescue, more Switch games are purchased, and the Gaming Dads kick off their end of summer celebration of delicious Beers! This week they taste Blue Moon (also known as Belgian Moon). 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: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/98xps7/old_gamers_never_die_they_just_go_afk_permanently/...

Sep 01, 201841 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 112 - Like Buying Games From A Baby

This week, one dad is overly excited about some Hearthstone wins, another dad continues his Nintendo Switch life with the addition of Mario Kart, and the dad's discuss the awkwardness of buying games for themselves from kids. 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: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/9932i7/its_geeky_dads_birthday_soon_and_i_figured_his/ --- Send in a voice message: https://ancho...

Aug 23, 201832 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 111 - Flip the Switch

This week, one dad has gone back to the past with a new Nintendo DS, and another has vaulted into the future with his new Nintendo Switch. The Gaming Dads talk through their experiences returning to house Nintendo. 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 https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8x60ba/my_father_showing_my_son_how_to_play_legend_of/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new...

Aug 16, 201843 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 110 - No Dad's Sky Next

This week, the Gaming Dad's are all over No Man's Sky Next. They've gone to the stars, on their own and in some multiplayer, and have their thoughts on the game. 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: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/7fv8m9/looks_like_i_have_a_new_rival/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Jul 30, 201836 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 109 - Laser Tag is Real Life Fortnite

This week, the Gaming Dads recount some glorious victories in Laser Tag, wonder loudly why Bushido Blade has NOT been remade, and issue a Dad Challenge for Warframe. This week's Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Joey, and challenging his kid with the NES Mini and the Classics: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8xew3j/my_son_reliving_my_childhood_with_the_nes_mini/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gaming/message

Jul 18, 201839 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 108 - Surviving the Gaming Siren Calls

The Gaming Dads sail through a sea of gaming deals and try to make it out the other side, made all the harder by kids that just won't go to sleep. They talk consoles, The Overwatch Mercy charity skin, and the future of VR. Gaming Dad Victory of the Week goes to Edy and his gaming dad, "Testing" out the new gaming PC for the younger brother:https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8xdny8/my_dad_said_hell_get_a_pc_for_my_6yo_brother_but/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-dad-gamin...

Jul 10, 201836 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 107 - Hamster in a Deathball

This week, the dads face the first challenge of kids out of school: gifts for their kid's teachers. How much is too much, or is there a better way? The dads also discuss the recent Fortnite event, a PSVR family event, and more. This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to GamerDad29, and how he connects with his kids while on the road using Overwatch. Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/8s14t9/thank_you_overwatch_from_a_gamer_dad/ GamerDad29 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Jul 03, 201836 min

New Dad Gaming - Episode 106 - Start of Steam Summer

Apologies for the audio this week, there were some technical difficulties, but just the same: The dads discuss some good dad vibes, and talk through the dreaded / loved Steam Summer sale against a backdrop of all their backlogged games. This week's Gaming Dad Victory goes to BullGrit and his well written post about his joys playing games, especially Overwatch, with his son's: https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/8rqm0c/its_fathers_day_do_you_game_with_your_kids_do_you/ Be sure to check out h...

Jun 26, 201834 min
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