Dead Tired Dads

Once again, the dads rant against the death of physical media. Then Josh talks about a game that he bought a digital copy for. Ryan talks about Advance Wars 1 & 2.

In this episode Ryan eats an oatmeal cream pie (yes, really). He also reviews a game he didn't play. Josh continues his trend of playing Metroid games too frequently, and Daniel waxes poetic about the beauty of the Nintendo Gameboy Color.

Welcome to the October news. Nintendo has been busy not releasing the launch date for the Switch 2, but they are trying to help you wake up and may or may not be trying to get you to think about them more often (like all the time). Also a new console brings the Nintendo 64 to 4K TVs.

In a sprawling adventure through the Columbus OH Legoland Discovery Center and Hershey PA, the Dead Tired Dads discover the secret color of the Hershey Bar wrapper. Josh reviews The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Ryan reviews Baldur's Gate III

Welcome to our September News episode. Matt returns bringing with him discussions of octogenarian gamers and retro wi fi. Also $700 consoles and the connection between video games and Hollywood.

In this bonus length episode the dads discuss the decline in quality animated shows that can appeal to both kids and adults and the decline of entertainment in general. Also a follow up discussion on the third party Zelda game mentioned in our last episode. Daniel reviews Sonic Mania, Josh talks about Metroid Zero Mission (yes another Metroid game), and Ryan discovers a dating sim hidden in NCAA 25.

Josh discovers a fatal flaw in his "Can't hold it, don't own it," philosophy, and Daniel buys his kids walkie-talkies leading to shananigans. In the news, Gamestop makes a bad business decision and a good business decision. Also, Nintendo doesn't want people to know what their new console looks like, but they are ok with them knowing what it feels like.

On this episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast Josh shares the dangers of going for ice cream with a new Tattoo. Also the guys uncover that the podcast is actually subsidized by the local government. Josh reviews Metroid Other M, Ryan gives his son's review of Detective Pikachu Returns, and Daniel discusses the nuances between Fire Emblem Three Houses and Fire Emblem Engage.

Welcome to August...I mean the end of July! Today we learn about the dangers of international travel and discover further evidence that Microsoft and Sony are indeed getting out of the console game. Also whatever happened to JnCo?

Josh is mad at the streaming services for burying the list under a mass of recommendations, and he and Daniel ponder the future of entertainment. Daniel reviews Triangle Strategy and Fire Emblem Engage, and Josh laments the death of Guitar Hero and Rock Band after realizing how much he misses them.

Daniel makes his triumphant return to the podcast. Today we learn about Josh damaging his finger while bowling, and Daniel's children pretend they are in Metal Gear. In the world of video game news, is it possible that Nintendo manages to once again win the console wars? Trends seem to point to "YES". Also there was a new Nintendo Direct and there were a lot of games announced. The guys talk about the games that they find interesting including one that Josh has been begging for that involves a certain space lady named Samus.

In today's episode Josh and Ryan talk Tamagotchi and other digital pets. Ryan reviews Another Crab's Treasure and the frustrations of "Souls Style" games. Josh reviews Princess Peach Showtime and the need for more intro level games.

It's time for our May news episode. There are acquisitions, lawsuits, and Microsoft may be changing the console landscape, while Sony wonders what exactly they are doing. Also, LEGOs are expensive.

Today's episode features bulging muscles and television references (and absolutely no negative references to Scientology). Ryan has been playing Shredder's Revenge and Josh gives a brief introduction to Hogwarts Legacy.

WELCOME to the April News episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast. In this episode Josh gets free stuff, and debate rages over Game Informer's selection process for the greatest game of all time (even if the outcome is accurate).

In this brand new Dead Tired Dads Podcast episode Matt returns (and this time you can hear him!). There's a lot of talk about Street Fighter II, Street Fighter the Movie, and Street Fighter the Movie the Game (it's confusing but that's ok). Ryan reviews Persona 3, Josh sorta reviews Myst on Occulus and Hawked, and Matt reviews the new Battle Royale mode in WOW, then talks about Unicorn Overlord, and reviews Final Fantasy VII for the Switch. This episode is chock full of nuts so get some. (EDIT 5/2/2024 corrected outro music)

Welcome to the March news update! Josh realizes that he wasted years not eating enough bacon. Also, Matt rejoins the podcast (but there were some audio issues...so he's hard to hear). Also layoffs are happening in the gaming industry, there's a new X-Men Cartoon and an official announcement for a new Mario movie, and fast travel is bad...unless it leads to a new possibility for a micro-transaction. SERIOUSLY, DO NOT EAT RAW MEAT!

On this very special episode of the Dead Tired Dads Podcast, Josh discovers his hidden desire to start a hockey team in Kentucky. The Dads also learn that playing video games is actually very good for you and can be educational. Daniel relays information from a study that sheds light on how video games are actually good for you. Josh talks about how video games have helped him be a better musician and discusses the subscription based Rocksmith+. Ryan talks about using captured monsters to build factories in Palworld.

Welcome to our February news episode. Come hear about the incredible 18th century Christmas tradition Snapdragon (also known as burn your 18th century cottage down). Also in this episode, Disney spends a ton of money investing in Epic Games, lots of new Nintendo games were announced, and is Xbox seems to be trying to murder it's console department?

Welcome to season 3! This is our first video game news episode. Josh also bought a new toothbrush, which seemed important at the time. Mickey Mouse is in the public domain. What does that mean for video games? Microsoft had a developers' conference announcing 5 new games. Also, Mario and Donkey Kong aren't friends anymore.