All posts tagged 'GamerDad Press'
What They Play’s Games of ‘08
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Posted on January 4th, 2009 by
What were the best games of 2008? Well, I got the chance to contribute to the What They Play roundup because I’m a columnist. My picks? OVERALL: Left 4 Dead FAMILY: Boom Blox. But what did the other experts over there pick? Lots of stuff. Here’s the article starting with founder John Davison and then moving on to me! Click it. Come back. Or, click inside and see all the picks and talk about ‘em. I know I will!
The MLA ‘08 Librarian Convention
Posted on November 25th, 2008 by
Last week Thursday (11/20) I took my speech down to Mississippi to talk to the grassroots. I’ve spoken at PAX, I’ve been on the radio and TV, I’ve been published anywhere, but I think I did the most GOOD last Thursday than in the 5.5 years of GamerDad previous. Think about it. I preached the good word about videogames, gave the best advice I have, and inspired over 400 librarians from tiny libraries across Mississippi to open their minds to electronic gaming. These librarians will convince parents, who will spread it to teachers, and so on, and so on, and so on. Thank you MLA, I had a wonderful time and your enthusiasm is infectious. Also, don’t challenge a librarian to Wii bowling lightly… they might surprise you. READ MORE…
GamerDad & the BBC
Posted on October 1st, 2008 by
BBC Radio contacted me earlier this month wanting to do a “citizen journalism” story on GamerDad. They sent a minidisc and I recorded close to a half hour of me, the kids, and GamerMom chatting about games and playing them. They want us to contribute some video and pictures and I’ll be sure to link to that when it all goes online. Ah yes, GamerDad, big in London town. Really, really big in old London town.
The GamerParents of PAX
Posted on September 30th, 2008 by
I shopped this around but it was held and deemed too personal by one site – deemed now out of date by other sites – which is why I never write on spec. But this needed to be written. Some of you know this remarkable story but maybe people will link it around some. It’s a great tale and all about GamerDad and my special relationship with Penny-Arcade, Child’s Play Charity, and PAX.
Retro: GD Interviewed in the Dallas Morning News
Posted on June 5th, 2008 by
The “Hot Coffee” and GTA: SA news story has bubbled and boiled over and finally, with some help from a newspaper reporter, GamerDad comments on it.Heard about Hot Coffee? It’s a mod that allows people to “unlock” hidden content in their copy of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. That hidden content is . . . sex. The Dallas Morning News called me up for comment. Here’s the interview from 2005!
Retro: GamerDad in the National Post
Posted on May 30th, 2008 by
In 2005 GamerDad was profiled in Canada’s National Post newspaper. The National Post is a nationwide paper so, Welcome Canadian GamerDads! (GamerPeres, in Montreal!)Thank you to Adam McDowell for the phone call and for writing the story. Basically it covers, briefly, why I began GamerDad and some of my goals for the site. more…
Retro: GamerDad in the Washington Post
Posted on May 16th, 2008 by
GamerDad looks at a mention from 2005:In an article titled: Keeping Kids Safe, Online & Off the Washington Post, with help from PCWorld Magazine, recommend several parent friendly game review sites. All are recommended with “reservations” except for, yes, you guessed it. Here’s a quote: more…
The GD/WTP Deal – Explained
Posted on May 14th, 2008 by
I’ve gotten a flurry of email from friends, colleagues, a VIP or two, PR reps, and readers over the preceding announcement. Here’s the gist: What They Like Inc. bought the bulk of the GamerDad review archive and are going to repurpose it for their more sober format. I “sold out” for two reasons but let me tell you the story – from my perspective – first. Let me start by saying, after a near-death experience and on the 5 year anniversary, I can’t tell you how happy I am to be writing about all of this! more…
GamerDad Sells Review Archive
Posted on May 13th, 2008 by
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHAT THEY LIKE, INC. ACQUIRES GAMERDAD VIDEO GAME REVIEW ARCHIVE FOR WHAT THEY PLAY
New Content Fortifies What They Play’s Substantial Offerings; Expands Internet’s Most Comprehensive Resource for Parents About Video Games
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Retro: GamerDad on PBS!
Posted on May 7th, 2008 by
Back in 2005 GamerDad was recommended to parents on the PBS syndicated program PC World’s Digital Duo! Come on in and watch the video & read the article.I’m a bit late with this one, because nobody told me about it! But apparently on November 2nd a PBS syndicated program (put out by PCWorld Magazine) called “The Digital Duo” did a segment on the best websites for parents and kids. They hit the basics, The ESRB, Edutaining Kids, and more, but they also included GamerDad. It’s nice to see your website on television, I thought you might get a kick out of it too.
