New Dad Gaming

Welcome to Episode 381 of New Dad Gaming! The 2025 "No New Games" challenge is finally complete, and the floodgates are open. In this 2026 kickoff special, Trevor and Jeff break down the massive list of games they denied themselves last year and the upcoming titles they can't wait to pre-order. We discuss the shifting landscape of 2026, including the looming release of GTA 6, the slump in console sales, and why we are both pivoting toward handhelds like the PlayStation Portal and Steam Deck to fit gaming into dad life. We also do a live "Google Search" deep dive into the top PC games coming this year, debating everything from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to cozy farming sims like Fantasy Life. Plus, we discuss what a household looks like after a Roblox Ban and whether Fortnite or Star Wars Jedi will take its place. Topics Covered: The Floodgates Open: How it feels to finally be allowed to buy games again. Hardware Shift: Why we are ignoring the PS6 rumors to focus on Portable Gaming (Steam Deck & PS Portal). The 2026 Shopping List: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Death Stranding 2, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Backlog Catch-Up: Why Space Marine 2 is the first "old" game we are buying. Dad Life: Embracing "Mobile Gaming" (Red Dead on iPad) and why we are hoping for a Final Fantasy 7 Part 3demo. The Kids' Rotation: Life after banning Roblox and the move to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Welcome to 2026! 2:15 - The State of Gaming: GTA 6 & The Steam Deck Juggernaut 5:00 - Jeff’s Wishlist: Final Fantasy 7 Part 3 & The PS Portal 8:30 - Trevor’s Wishlist: Retro Handhelds & Red Dead on iPad 13:10 - Kids' Gaming Forecast: Can we keep Roblox out of the house? 17:45 - The "Immediate Buy" List: KCD2, Expedition 33, & Space Marine 2 22:00 - Live Reaction: Googling the "Top PC Games of 2026" (Arc Raiders & Donkey Kong?) 27:30 - Final Thoughts & Call for New Challenges Connect with New Dad Gaming: 🎧 Subscribe to New Dad Gaming on your favorite podcast app: 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/ Remember: Just because you became a dad, doesn't mean it's game over.

In this final episode of 2025, Trevor and Jeff wrap up their year-long experiment: The "No New Games" Challenge. We break down whether we succeeded in clearing our backlogs or if we just stopped playing altogether. We also dive into the chaos of Christmas morning—from the quantity vs. quality gift debate to why one dad opted for a retro handheld emulator over a PS5. Plus, we discuss the "dark side" of kids' gaming in 2025, including why Robloxfinally got banned in the household, the surprising rise of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) among teenagers, and why Chess is making a comeback. Whether you are a dad trying to manage screen time or a gamer staring at an intimidating Steam backlog, this episode is for you. Topics Covered: The Christmas Haul: Why we bought retro handhelds and "dumb" smartwatches instead of current-gen consoles. The Cookie Experiment: Why kids prefer 10 small gifts over one expensive one (Funko Pops vs. PS5). Kids Gaming Trends: The rise of Fortnite, the fall of Roblox, and the wholesome return of D&D and Chess. The Challenge Results: How replaying Elden Ring, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and Hades 2 changed our gaming habits. Gaming Fatigue: Why having "no new games" was actually a relief for our anxiety. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Raising a glass to 2025 0:45 - The Steam Christmas Sale temptation 2:30 - What did the kids get? (Retro Consoles vs. Funko Pops) 6:10 - The "Quantity vs. Quality" Gift Dilemma 10:15 - Kids Gaming Recap: The rise of D&D & Hollow Knight 14:50 - The Roblox Ban: Why it didn't work for us 18:30 - The Dads' Recap: Surviving the "No New Games" Challenge 23:00 - Trevor’s "Lost Year" of Gaming 28:45 - Looking ahead and Final Thoughts Connect with New Dad Gaming: Website: newdadgaming.com Email: newdadgaming [at] gmail [dot] com Remember: Just because you became a dad, doesn't mean it's game over. 🎧 Subscribe to New Dad Gaming on your favorite podcast app: 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/  

Are digital currencies like Robux and V-Bucks ruining the magic of Christmas morning? In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff discuss the struggle of buying gifts for kids who only want digital skins, the sadness of not having physical games to unwrap, and the controversial reason Jeff is considering banning Roblox from his house entirely. Plus, Trevor is moving his family to Colombia for the winter! We break down the logistics of traveling with gaming gear. Is it better to pack a PS5, an Xbox Series S, or just buy a Steam Deck? We also touch on handling bad grades during the holidays—do you ground your kids from gaming over Christmas break?   🎧 Subscribe to New Dad Gaming on your favorite podcast app: 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/   In this episode: The "Unwrapping" Dilemma: Why giving gift cards feels empty compared to the nostalgia of unwrapping Final Fantasy X. The Roblox Controversy: We discuss the new AI face-scanning requirements for age verification and why it’s a privacy nightmare for parents. Gaming Grounding: Trevor’s son lost gaming privileges due to report cards—how do you handle punishment during the "happiest time of the year"? Travel Gaming Loadout: The debate on which console fits best in a carry-on for a 6-month trip. Mobile Tech: A look at Red Dead Redemption running natively on iOS via Netflix Games. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro & The "No Dad Poem" 02:20 - The struggle of Christmas Gifts in 2025 (Robux vs. Real Games) 06:50 - Nostalgia: Unwrapping Final Fantasy X vs. Digital Codes 10:00 - When Bad Grades Ruin Christmas Gaming (The Grounding Debate) 13:30 - Why We Might Ban Roblox: The Face Scan Controversy 20:25 - Moving to Colombia: Traveling with a PS5 vs. Xbox Series S 25:15 - The Steam Deck Regret 28:00 - Red Dead Redemption on iPhone (Netflix Games) 30:50 - Wrap Up & Community Questions JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Are you banning Roblox? How do you handle gaming punishments during the holidays? Let us know at [YourWebsiteLink] or in the comments below! #NewDadGaming #ParentingGamers #RobloxBan #GamingPodcast

The New Dads review this years nominees for Game of The Year - a fun experience given they've played none during their year of no games. However, if nothing else it helps fill out their wish list once their self imposed exile is over. 🎧 Subscribe to New Dad Gaming on your favorite podcast app: 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/

It’s full-on dad mode: both households hand out no-game punishments after kids try to sneak Roblox and skip chores, sparking a conversation about clear consequences, consistency, and what it means when your kids don’t even argue the punishment - because they know the rules.   On the gaming front, Steam drops a bomb with three new hardware announcements:   A redesigned Steam Controller built from Steam Deck learnings The tiny Steam “Machine” console promising 4K living room gaming and killer value versus PS5/Switch The Steam Frame VR headset, aiming to shake up Meta’s dominance and revive PC VR excitement     Jeff breaks down why the new controller’s trackpads are a quiet superpower for strategy and mouse-heavy games, how the Steam Machine could finally make PC libraries living-room friendly for dads, and whether the Steam Frame has enough going for it to tempt lapsed VR users. Plus: Jeff’s patience on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 pays off in a big “all DLC included” edition, and the guys argue over which of these toys is actually for the kids… and which are clearly future dad presents.   If you’re a gaming father trying to balance kid punishments, chore charts, shrinking free time, and a dangerous interest in new hardware, this one’s for you.   👨‍👧‍👦 Got a story? Send in your own “no games for a week” tales, Steam hardware hot takes, or dad-mode reviews at newdadgaming.com and we might feature it on a future episode.   🎧 Subscribe to New Dad Gaming on your favorite podcast app: 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/

Arc Raiders is the hot new extraction shooter everyone’s talking about… and the community is actually nice?! 😅   This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff crack open the last of the pumpkin beers, dive into the surprise hype around Arc Raiders, and unpack the controversy around AI voice acting and what it means for real voice actors and future games.   From there, it’s full-on dad mode: Trevor raids eBay for cheap Magic: The Gathering cards to build a cube and see if his kids can handle the chaos of modern MTG rules… while he struggles to remember what lifelink even does.   Jeff, meanwhile, goes galaxy-brain with Dyson Sphere Program, turning chill dad evenings into interstellar automation spreadsheets, all thanks to their ongoing “year of no new games” challenge. They wrap with a quick (and painful) update on Jeff’s 25-minute, zero-progress attempt at Silksong, driven entirely by his determined teen.   If you’re a gaming dad trying to balance backlog guilt, new releases, kids who are better at games than you, and the ethics of AI in gaming—this one’s for you.     ⏱ Episode Timestamps (approx.)   00:00 – Cold open, dad life, and missed episodes 02:30 – Pumpkin beers, espresso porter review & maybe… Christmas beers? 07:20 – What is Arc Raiders and why is everyone loving it? 10:30 – PvPvE, surprising kindness & emergent co-op in Arc Raiders 15:30 – AI voice acting, ethics, and what it means for voice actors 23:50 – Magic: The Gathering with kids, cube drafting & card complexity 34:40 – Dyson Sphere Program: the ultimate dad automation game 40:45 – Jeff gets wrecked in Silksong at his kid’s request 42:20 – Outro, community shout-outs & how to reach the show       🎮 About New Dad Gaming   New Dad Gaming is a podcast about fatherhood, gaming, and new dads figuring out their gaming lives. Hosts Trevor (dad of a 10 & 8-year-old) and Jeff (dad of a 15 & 12-year-old) share stories from the trenches: backlog struggles, co-op with kids, late-night sessions, and the games they want to play vs. the games they actually have time for.     📬 Share Your Story   Played Arc Raiders? Have thoughts on AI in games? Trying to teach your kids Magic: The Gathering or hooked on Dyson Sphere Program?   👉 Reach out at newdadgaming.com – we’d love to feature your story on a future episode.     Subscribe   📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/     👍 Support the Show   If you enjoyed this episode:   Hit Like Subscribe to the channel Drop a comment with your favorite dad-friendly game right now Share this with another gaming dad who needs to hear they’re not alone     Just because you became a dad does not mean it’s game over. 🎧🎮

This week the dads discuss expensive Fortnite skins, introducing Breaking Bad to an eldest, and dream a little dream of games they will have. This week features some solid pumpkin beer to boot! 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fatherhood, gaming, and the chaos in between. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/

The Dads are back with pumpkin in their beer, With notes from listeners they definitely hold dear. Breaking the bank with a skin from Fortnite, And will a kid save for a Playstation? He just might. 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fatherhood, gaming, and the chaos in between. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/

Trevor and Jeff kick off October with a live taste test of a 10% pumpkin ale (it goes… badly), celebrate the pure joy of Hades II (with “God Mode” as the ultimate dad setting), recap a wholesome Hollow Knight all-night kids’ sleepover, and confess to using Final Fantasy VIII cheats to finally experience the story—25 years later. We wrap with a classic “beat your kids (while you still can)” dad-race anecdote.   If you’re a gaming father (or future one) figuring out how to balance kids, work, and your backlog—this one’s for you.   👨‍👦 Hosts: Trevor (dad of a 10 & 8 y/o) and Jeff (dad of a 15 & 12 y/o) 🎙 Show: New Dad Gaming — fatherhood, gaming, and proof that becoming a dad isn’t “game over.”   👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fatherhood, gaming, and the chaos in between. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/

We did it: our once-a-year in-person episode! Trevor and Jeff awkwardly remember how to record without Zoom, swap Toronto trip stories, and dive into dad-mode gaming topics: Hades II’s launch, whether it breaks our “no new games” pact, accessibility/difficulty debates (Hollow Knight: Silksong, Elden Ring), letting a 15-year-old buy games on Steam, and the most dad-brained Fortnite setup ever (Xbox cloud streaming, Moonlight/Sunshine, PS Remote Play, and split-screen drama).   If you’re a gaming parent juggling time, tech, and teens—this one’s for you.   Join the conversation What’s your ruling on “no new games” if you paid during Early Access? When did you let your teen buy their own games—any ground rules? Your best (or worst) living-room co-op/streaming setup?   👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fatherhood, gaming, and the chaos in between. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/   Hashtags #NewDadGaming #DadGamers #Hades2 #GamingDads #Steam #ParentalControls #Fortnite #CloudGaming #XboxCloudGaming #MoonlightStreaming #PSRemotePlay #Silksong #EldenRing

Welcome to New Dad Gaming, the show where Trevor and Jeff prove that becoming a dad doesn’t mean game over. 🎮👨‍👧‍👦   This week, the dads dive into:   Broken controllers & kid chaos – how one “dad-only” controller didn’t survive. No Man’s Sky resurgence – the dads revisit the galaxy, ship-building, and VR. Hard root beer & craft beer picks – Prairie Fairy Blackberry Wheat Ale & Crazy Uncle Hard Root Beer. Hollow Knight & Silksong struggles – tougher than Elden Ring? Can the kids beat what broke the dads? 2026 hype list – the games the dads can’t wait to buy once the “No New Game” challenge is over.     🍺 Got a beer suggestion? 🚀 Built a wild ship in No Man’s Sky? 🕹️ Have kids wrecked your controllers too? Share your story at newdadgaming.com.   👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on fatherhood, gaming, and the chaos in between. 🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell so you never miss an episode. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/

Kids back in school, dads back in space. This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff swap school drop-off war stories, crack seasonal beers, dive into No Man’s Sky “Voyagers” (ship interiors! group missions! biomes!), pine for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and—dad confession—Trevor actually buys a Fortnite skin.   If you’re a gaming parent balancing family life with your backlog, you’re in the right place. 🍻🚀   Chapters 00:00 Cold open & countdown chaos 01:36 Show start & international listener shout-out 03:06 Back-to-school vibes 03:40 Beers of the Week (Sleeping Giant “Krampus” barley wine; Kozel lager) 09:08 School drop-off/kiss-and-ride rant (parent PSA) 13:15 No Man’s Sky “Voyagers”—ship interiors, multiplayer missions, PS5 vs Steam Deck talk 20:07 Kingdom Come: Deliverance finish → KC:D II temptation (staying strong… maybe) 25:00 Carrying progress across sequels (Mass Effect, Destiny talk) 30:06 Fortnite skin confession: DOGGO arrives 33:40 How to support the show & wrap   Mentioned   No Man’s Sky “Voyagers” update (Hello Games) Kingdom Come: Deliverance II news & sales chatter Sleeping Giant Brewing “Krampus” Christmas Ale (barley wine style) Kozel lager Fortnite “Doggo” skin     About New Dad Gaming A weekly show where gaming fathers Trevor (kids 10 & 8) and Jeff (kids 15 & 12) figure out their gaming lives—parenting wins, backlog battles, and co-op chaos.   Listen & Subscribe 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/ 📧 Say hi or send beer/game recs: newdadgaming.com | @newdadgaming on socials   Support Like, subscribe, and drop a quick rating/comment—it seriously helps other gaming dads find us!   Question of the Week What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a cosmetic skin—and was it worth it?

Being a dad isn’t about engineering your kids’ every move—it’s about shepherding them through life’s adventures.   In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into Dr. Russell Barkley’s powerful advice on parenting: guiding your kids like a shepherd instead of trying to engineer who they’ll become.   The dads also share:   🎮 How their kids traded dreams of a PS5 for… a metal detector (and then found the Roblox version of it!). 🍺 Trevor’s wife surprising him with a “Game Theory” IPA—perfect for their Summer of Beers theme. 🪵 Jeff gifting a stunning custom wood-carved podcast logo from Ankor Valley to celebrate 10 years of New Dad Gaming. 🚀 Trevor’s plan to join the epic Elite Dangerous “Distant Worlds” event this January. 💸 Teaching kids financial responsibility when gaming budgets clash with hobbies like One Piece card tournaments.     As always, it’s a mix of parenting lessons, gaming laughs, and the realities of dad life. Because just because you became a dad… doesn’t mean it’s game over. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/

This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff cover the highs and lows of fatherhood and gaming life. From fan mail about homebrewing beer, to kids pitching in for a PS5, to the latest controversy with Roblox knockoffs, it’s another hilarious and heartfelt episode for gaming dads everywhere. Topics this week include: 🍺 Homebrewing adventures — is it the ultimate dad hobby? 🎮 Splitting the cost of a PS5 with your kids (and why they bought a metal detector instead) ⚔️ Kingdom Come Deliverance dad side quests and “lovable jank” 📉 Roblox ripping off indie hit Peak and why devs are frustrated 🍌 First impressions of Donkey Kong Bonanza on Switch 2 👨‍👧‍👦 Hosted by Trevor (dad of a 10 & 7-year-old) and Jeff (dad of a 15 & 12-year-old), New Dad Gaming proves that just because you became a dad does not mean it’s game over. 💬 Got a dad story, a beer pick, or gaming thoughts? Email us at newdadgaming.com 📲 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or YouTube to never miss an episode. 👍 If you enjoy the show, leave a review — it helps other gaming dads find us!   📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/   new dad gaming, gaming dads podcast, gamer dads, dad gamers, parenting and gaming, fatherhood podcast, dad life gaming, homebrewing beer dad, ps5 with kids, ps5 parenting, xbox vs ps5 dads, kingdom come deliverance gameplay, kingdom come deliverance steam deck, donkey kong bonanza switch 2, nintendo switch 2 games, roblox controversy 2025, peak vs roblox cliff, family gaming podcast, gaming podcast funny, gamer dads stories

Dogs, digital gardens, and dopamine loops—oh my! In this jam-packed episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into: 🐶 Puppy problems and the very real debate: Do we get a dog or keep our freedom? 🍺 Dad beers of the week, including Party Dad IPA and an Irish red ale from Smithwick’s. 🌱 The Roblox takeover: Why Grow a Garden has kids (and potentially parents) addicted and how it's become one of the biggest gaming phenomena of 2025. 🎮 Skibidi Toilet Defense—yes, that’s a thing—and how it’s slowly draining Trevor’s will to live. 💰 Outer Worlds 2 Pricing Debacle: When $99 CAD for a game is just too much, dads unite! 🎉 Jeff’s real-life celebrity moment at a fair, plus a shoutout to Anchor Valley Designs for awesome video game woodcut merch. 🔧 From managing your kids’ screen time to managing your beer inventory, this episode has it all. It’s funny, reflective, and packed with insights for modern gamer dads. 💬 Got a Roblox horror story? A beer recommendation? A dad win to share? Hit us up at: www.newdadgaming.com 🔔 Subscribe & leave a review if this episode made you smile or helped you feel less alone in the dad gaming grind. 📝 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/

Summer vibes, card battles, and dad dilemmas collide! In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff pour a couple of beverages (from microbreweries and grocery store seltzers), reflect on their infamous “No New Games” challenge, and dive deep into the growing obsession with trading card games — specifically the One Piece TCG that's taking teens (and wallets) by storm. 📦 Topics Covered: 💸 Tears of the Planet TCG and how much it made on day one 🍺 Craft beer & seltzer shoutouts: La Barbarie’s Raptor Meggafruit + Happy Dad 🎮 Jeff’s “No New Games” challenge... technically still alive? 🃏 One Piece card game tournaments and the return of real-world teen communities 📱 Mobile phone addiction in kids and screen time realities 👨‍👧‍👦 Dad life, parenting wins, and balancing fun in the sun If you're a gaming dad (or know one), this is your home. 🔔 Subscribe & leave a review if this episode made you smile or helped you feel less alone in the dad gaming grind. 📝 Share your beer picks or challenge us at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/   #NewDadGaming #GamingDadLife #DadGamers #OnePieceTCG #CraftBeerDads #DeathStranding2 #ParentingPodcast #MobileGamingKids #FatherhoodAndGaming #GamingPodcast #SummerBeers #HardSeltzerSeason #RetroGamingDads #PodcastForDads    

To dungeons, to dragons, one family does tread, While another dad decides to the sky he will head. This week both dads drop back into VR, And Death Stranding was beaten, via hoof bike and car.   #GamingDad #ParentingAndGaming #DeathStranding #Quest3 #FatherhoodPodcast #NewDadGaming #DadPoems #CraftBeer #GamingBacklog #PlayStation #MetaQuest #DadLife

This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor shares his new dad gaming cubby setup, complete with a Switch Lite gifted by his nephews and an ingenious use of the Quest 3 as a giant PS4 screen. Jeff returns to Death Stranding to prep for its sequel, and the dads compare small cozy games vs. massive open-world grinds. Also discussed: A beautiful dad poem about painted nails and princess parties Dad Beers of Summer featuring Zywiec and Trouble in the Fields Why NHL 2017 might still be the best hockey game The challenge of teen kids forgetting to eat Plans for a future Christmas game swap 👨‍👧‍👦 Thoughtful dad reflections. 🎮 Deep gaming chats. 🍺 Craft beer recs. 💬 Topics Covered: Nintendo Switch Lite review from a dad’s perspective Using the Quest 3 for console gaming Revisiting Death Stranding before the sequel The reality of parenting teens and prepping for future independence Celebrating dads who host princess parties without fear EA NHL franchise nostalgia vs. monetization trends Upcoming gaming plans & backlog bets   #GamingDad #ParentingAndGaming #SwitchLite #DeathStranding #Quest3 #NHL2017 #FatherhoodPodcast #NewDadGaming #DadPoems #CraftBeer #ZywiecBeer #TroubleInTheFields #EA #GamingBacklog #PlayStation #MetaQuest #DadLife

What happens when exams meet DLC drops? This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff discuss using video games as parenting bribes—and whether it’s genius or dangerous. Jeff negotiates with his teen over a Hunter: Call of the Wild DLC, while Trevor deals with non-activated V-Bucks chaos after a birthday gone slightly wrong. We also revisit Jeff’s miraculously repaired Switch, uncover a save file survival guide, and share Father’s Day gaming gifts—including Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering cards and a motorcycle jack! 🧠 Thoughtful moments. 🎮 Geeky parenting. 💥 Classic chaos.   💬 Topics Covered: Using games & DLCs to motivate kids during exam season What to do if Fortnite V-Bucks don’t activate PSA: Always include the receipt with game currency gifts Nintendo Switch blue screen repair + save file survival tips Father’s Day recap: Magic cards, game wishlist debates & real dad appreciation The right way to gift digital currency as a parent (without blowing up your weekend) Subscribe to the Podcast! 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/ #GamingDad #ParentingAndGaming #NintendoSwitch #SwitchRepair #DLCBribes #MagicTheGathering #FortniteVBucks #FatherhoodPodcast #NewDadGaming #FinalFantasy #ExamMotivation #HunterCallOfTheWild #NintendoSwitchTips #GamingPodcast #MagicTheGatheringFinalFantasy #ParentingFails

A surprise Switch 2 drop, a blue screen of death, and Father’s Day gift loopholes - this episode has it all. Trevor barely escapes the clutches of buying a brand-new Switch 2… but just barely. Meanwhile, Jeff’s aging Switch kicks the bucket in spectacular fashion, sparking a desperate race against time to recover lost Pokémon and Zelda saves. With Father's Day around the corner, could a little gaming “gift” be the loophole that lets these dads break their no-new-games vow? The dads dive into: The real-world temptation of walking into a store and seeing Switch 2 on the shelf An unexpected $800 price tag (!!!) First impressions from a dad who actually got one The harsh reality of old hardware failing at the worst time How to (maybe) get away with buying a game… if your kids want to play it with you 😇 If you're a dad balancing budget, backlogs, and the burning need for 120 FPS Fortnite, this one’s for you.   Subscribe to the Podcast! 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-gaming/id1107330772 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/434cj9ksKBnX6aY2aBZ6Uw 🎧 Other Platforms: https://newdadgaming.com/