Nintendo’s new console is here! It’s a handheld that is also a home console, but how is it? How are the controllers? How is the UI? What about the game selection? Does it feel like Nintendo rushed the launch? We talk about that and more in this week’s special Nintendo Switch episode. For our final … Continue reading "Episode 62 – Zelda Breath of the Wild & The Switch" The post Episode 62 – Zelda Breath of the Wild & The Switch appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

This week is a special episode centering almost entirely on Horizon: Zero Dawn. As one of the biggest (and best) console exclusives of the year, Tim & Derek share their thoughts on their experience so far. We also hear from a number of community members about Horizon throughout the episode. Before that, we chat Fire … Continue reading "Episode 61 – Horizon: Zero Dawn (spoiler-free discussion)" The post Episode 61 – Horizon: Zero Dawn (spoiler-free discussion) appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

In one of the most exciting weeks for gamers in recent memory, we have a huge Sony exclusive in Horizon: Zero Dawn as well as a brand new Nintendo console with a new Zelda game. We use most of this episode to give the run-down on details about the Nintendo Switch hardware & software that’s … Continue reading "Episode 60 – The Nintendo Switch: Everything We Know Before Launch" The post Episode 60 – The Nintendo Switch: Everything We Know Before Launch appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

When a movie, TV show, or video game story featured kids as central characters, it changes the way we experience the story. There is a sense of innocence & vulnerability as we experience the journey with these kids. This week, we take a look at some notable kid characters in video games over the years. … Continue reading "Episode 59 – Kid Characters In Video Games" The post Episode 59 – Kid Characters In Video Games appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

Seriously. You should play Nioh as soon as possible. If you like action games, you owe it to yourself to give this one a try, and in this episode, we break down what it is that we like about it so much. It’s an early contender for GOTY, so be sure to check it out … Continue reading "Episode 58 – You Need to Play Nioh" The post Episode 58 – You Need to Play Nioh appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

The NFL season has come to a close, so we celebrate another fun season of our country’s most popular sport by talking about our favorite football video games. We talk about football franchises such as Madden, 2K, Gameday, Tecmo Bowl, and more! Before we get to football games, we talk about Fire Emblem, Watch Dogs … Continue reading "Episode 57 – Our Favorite Football Video Games" The post Episode 57 – Our Favorite Football Video Games appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

It’s time for our 2nd annual 4 in February challenge with Fathers of the Grind! Derek, Tim, and special guest Bryan Pelfrey each pick their 4 games from their backlogs to complete during the month of February. As an added twist, Tim & Derek got to pick one game for the each other. Who was … Continue reading "Episode 56 – Resident Evil 7 Impressions & 4 In February Challenge" The post Episode 56 – Resident Evil 7 Impressions & 4 In February Challenge appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

Our conversation with Daniel Freitas continues, and this time we cover his true specialty: Final Fantasy. First, we recap our thoughts on Final Fantasy XV. Does the story hold up under scrutiny? Did the delayed release date affect its chances at recognition for most Game of the Year lists in 2016? Most of our discussion … Continue reading "Episode 55 – Ranking The Final Fantasy Games" The post Episode 55 – Ranking The Final Fantasy Games appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

As Nintendo continues to pull back the curtain on their upcoming hybrid console, the collective internet is reacting. We also have some thoughts on this unique home console that is also a handheld device, so we breakdown the news from last week’s big Nintendo Switch event. Joining us for this conversation is Daniel Freitas from … Continue reading "Episode 54 – Nintendo Switch Reactions" The post Episode 54 – Nintendo Switch Reactions appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

Things change when you start a family. Schedules, finances, sleep patterns, and hobbies all adjust as the number of people in the home begins to grow. So how have our gaming habits changed since we started families? When each of us added a wife & kids to the picture, life wasn’t the same anymore. We … Continue reading "Episode 53 – How Gaming Habits Have Changed As A Parent" The post Episode 53 – How Gaming Habits Have Changed As A Parent appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.