This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor surprises Jeff (again!) with a heartfelt and hilarious Gaming Dad Christmas poem to kick off the holiday season. Tune in as the dads dive into a year-end review of the games that defined their parenting and gaming lives in 2024.

Jeff seeks to create a Christmas memory gifting his family a Meta Quest, Trevor discusses dabbling in Marvel Snap (and ultimately walking away), watching the kids dominate Roblox, and enjoying Final Fantasy Rebirth, to exploring quirky titles like Palworld and intense co-op in HellDivers 2—this episode is packed with reflections, laughs, and relatable dad moments.

Close out the year with Trevor and Jeff as they share their favorite gaming memories, celebrate the wins, and laugh at the losses. Cheers to another year of balancing dad life with the gaming grind!

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This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff reflect on their first-ever live gaming stream with Path of Exile 2. Spoiler alert: Jeff carried the team while Trevor embraced the role of "revive practice dummy." They discuss the quirky pay-to-play beta model, their impressions of the game, and whether it's a good pick for gaming dads.

Trevor shares how WWE 2K24 became a surprise hit in his household, complete with championship belt drama and a nod to the power of demos. Meanwhile, Jeff recounts a hilarious tale of his 14-year-old bypassing parental rules to score a gaming keyboard by enlisting the ultimate ally—Grandma.

From gaming streams to Christmas challenges, it’s an episode full of laughs, gaming recs, and relatable dad dilemmas.

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This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff explore the world of gaming dads with holiday-themed advent calendars, from beer to Pokémon cards. They share insights on navigating gaming card stores with kids and finding the right vibe for family fun versus hardcore collectors.

Jeff dives into Path of Exile 2 with his 11-year-old, breaking down its infamous skill tree and why it might just be the perfect Diablo alternative for dads and teens. Meanwhile, Trevor debates the dream of VR racing sims and recounts the challenges of adulting with limited space for gaming gear.

Whether you're exploring the best games for family bonding or dreaming of the ultimate racing setup, this episode has laughs, tips, and relatable stories for every gaming dad.

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In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff share their Black Friday and Cyber Monday gaming hauls, from the thrilling depths of space games like Elite Dangerous and Everspace 2 to the joy of snagging Spider-Man on sale. They recount their epic Nintendo Dad's Night, highlighting upcoming releases and the timeless magic of the Nintendo Switch.

The dads also dive into parenting challenges, including how to motivate kids with creative rewards like cookie bribes and the unintended stress of setting consequences. Plus, they explore the intersection of gaming and parenting, discussing how their kids react to space adventures and family-friendly mobile games like Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.

Whether you’re a gaming dad, a space sim enthusiast, or a Nintendo fan, this episode is packed with good times, insights, and recommendations for making gaming a family affair.

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In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into the challenges of parenting while gaming. They share hilarious stories about bribing kids with stuffed cookies to boost school grades, debate the pros and cons of Roblox’s updated parental controls requiring ID verification, and brainstorm creative Christmas gift ideas for gaming-savvy kids. The dads also explore gaming setups, from broken Switch controllers to budget-friendly gaming chairs, and discuss how they balance family life with their love for gaming. Don’t miss their insights, tips, and relatable laughs for gaming dads everywhere!

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In this episode of New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff dive into the Game Awards 2024 nominations with no prep and plenty of hot takes. From debating the merits of Elden Ring DLC in the "Game of the Year" category to championing underdogs like Manor Lords and UFO 50, the dads bring their unique gaming perspective to the table. Plus, they share thoughts on family-friendly titles, VR innovations, and why Fortnite might deserve yet another trophy. Tune in for laughs, bold predictions, and some surprises!

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This week Trevor enters death saving throws as he powers through an illness to record, appropriate as Jeff is back in some D&D mechanics with Baulder's Gate 3. A gaming dad wrote in to ask for PS5 game recommendations for his kids as he's pulled the greatest Gaming Dad move, new console for Christmas!

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This week Jeff dips his toes into Gwent, the dads both try out Mario and Luigi Brothership, and the Trevor walks through is new VR gaming setup that has revealed some wild results from NHL 17 and NHL 24.

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