That’s right. It’s time to take a deep dive into the 6th generation of video game consoles. For this generation there were 4 heavy hitters, including one company’s swan song and another company’s first console. It was an interesting time, and the number of industry-changing games during this generation is noteworthy. We’ll talk about the … Continue reading "Episode 22 – Dreamcast VS Gamecube VS Playstation 2 VS Xbox" The post Episode 22 – Dreamcast VS Gamecube VS Playstation 2 VS Xbox appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

Remember that feeling when the bell rang on the last day of school? The summer break seemed like a vast ocean of time, filled with possibilities. So how did we spend it as kids? (Hint: it involved video games). We reflect on our time as kids when the summer season hit as well as how each … Continue reading "Episode 21 – Summer Gaming As A Kid" The post Episode 21 – Summer Gaming As A Kid appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is one of the most anticipated video game releases in 2016. It’s out now, and we’ve played it start to finish. It’s time to talk about our feelings! Full and complete spoilers for Uncharted 4 (and some moments from 1-3) are in this episode. If you haven’t played the game yet, … Continue reading "Episode 20 – Uncharted 4 Spoilercast" The post Episode 20 – Uncharted 4 Spoilercast appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

How many times have you had to preface a comment with a “Spoiler Alert” warning? In this episode of Fathers of the Grind, Tim and Derek discuss what constitutes a spoiler. What games have other people spoiled for us? Does it truly affect the experience? Why do people purposefully spoil movies, games, and TV shows? … Continue reading "Episode 19 – What Is A Spoiler?" The post Episode 19 – What Is A Spoiler? appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

Have you ever quit a game before finishing it? What about quitting after less than 30 minutes of playing? We explore our experiences with both – including a recent popular game that one of us just can’t seem to get into. We also talk about Uncharted 4 reviews (HYPE), Nintendo is still weird, our impromptu … Continue reading "Episode 18 – Games We Quit Playing | Uncharted 4 Hype" The post Episode 18 – Games We Quit Playing | Uncharted 4 Hype appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

In this episode of Fathers of the Grind, Tim and Derek revisit the 5th generation of consoles, which include everything from the disastrous Atari Jaguar to the showdown between the Nintendo 64 and Sony Playstation. We talk about launch prices, game lineups, and our thoughts on which system we liked the most. Before we dive … Continue reading "Episode 17 – Nintendo 64 vs Playstation" The post Episode 17 – Nintendo 64 vs Playstation appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

The Fathers of the Grind are back with Episode 16, and this week we answer questions from the community. Our Facebook page has become a great place to interact with other gamers, and we’d love to have you join us. Whether or not you’re a parent, everyone is welcome! Before we get to listener questions, … Continue reading "Episode 16 – Listener Questions" The post Episode 16 – Listener Questions appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

Join Derek Tigue and Tim Nester as they discuss the hardest games they’ve ever played in Episode 15 of this dad gamer podcast: Fathers of the Grind. Before we get to that topic, there are a number of recent developments in the industry to talk about, including the new Witcher 3 DLC, more Nintendo NX … Continue reading "Episode 15 – The Hardest Games We’ve Played" The post Episode 15 – The Hardest Games We’ve Played appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

The latest episode of our gaming podcast includes a review of the 1st quarter of 2016. We discuss our most disappointing and favorite games as well as provide a quick preview of a jam-packed 2nd quarter! We also compare our favorite consoles from the Super Nintendo & Sega Genesis generation. Which was your pick then … Continue reading "Episode 14 – Q1 2016 Review / SNES vs Genesis" The post Episode 14 – Q1 2016 Review / SNES vs Genesis appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.

The title of this week’s episode pretty much sums up our topic for this week. Final Fantasy XV now has a ton of confirmed information as Square Enix unveiled a host of new details about its next big game during it’s live event title “Final Fantasy XV Uncovered.” Sounds scandalous… but it’s totally not. That’s … Continue reading "Episode 13 – “Final Fantasy XV Uncovered” Recap" The post Episode 13 – “Final Fantasy XV Uncovered” Recap appeared first on Fathers of the Grind.