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Gaming News
Kingdom Hearts 4 Trailer Reveals a Coco World, Late 2027
Kingdom Hearts IV's D23 showcase trailer reveals a full Coco-based world, a late 2027 release, and a Kingdom Hearts anime for Disney+.
Marvel's Wolverine D23 Trailer Confirms Sept 15 PS5 Launch
Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine closed out its D23 showcase with a sizzle reel confirming Sentinels, Omega Red, Sabretooth and Mystique — launching September 15.
GTA 6 Extended Look Debuts on Netflix Before YouTube
Rockstar and Netflix team up: a GTA 6 extended look premieres on Netflix August 27, six hours before it hits YouTube.
Marvel's Wolverine Gets a Story Trailer and a September Date
Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine got a full story trailer at SDCC 2026, confirming Jean Grey, Lady Deathstrike and Sabretooth ahead of its September 15 PS5 launch.
Star Wars Zero Company Cast Revealed: Clone Wars Voices Return
Star Wars: Zero Company's cast is revealed ahead of SDCC — Matt Lanter and Dee Bradley Baker reprise their Clone Wars roles for the Aug 27 tactics game.
Splatoon Raiders Is Out on Switch 2 — But Still No Couch Co-Op
Splatoon Raiders is here on Switch 2 — a full solo campaign at last. But local co-op still isn't couch co-op, and that one stings for dads.
GTA 6: Everything Officially Confirmed So Far (Living Guide)
Every officially confirmed GTA 6 fact in one place: release date, editions and pre-order bonuses, platforms, rating and setting — updated as Rockstar speaks.
Palworld 1.0 Launches: New Areas, 70+ Pals Added
Palworld exits Early Access today with Version 1.0: 70+ new Pals, two new areas (Sky Islands, World Tree), and a free update for existing owners.
Gaming Reviews & Posts
Halo: Campaign Evolved Review: Fantastic, But You Don't NEED It
The Unreal Engine 5 rebuild of the game that started it all is a genuine wow — but the honest verdict is that the original experience, via the Master Chief Collection, was already fantastic.
Halo: Campaign Evolved vs. the Original — What's New, and Why It's on PlayStation
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28 rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 — and for the first time ever, on PlayStation. Every confirmed difference from the 2001 original.
Is GTA 6 OK for Kids? A Dad's Honest Age-Rating Guide
GTA 6 lands November 19, 2026 with a Mature 17+ rating. A dad's honest guide to what's in it, the real risks, and the talk to have with your teen.
Star Fox (Switch 2) Review: The Comeback Dads Wanted
Star Fox on Switch 2 remakes the N64 classic Lylat Wars with stunning visuals, a thrilling score, and smart new cutscenes. The comeback dads have been waiting for.
The Best Zelda Games to Play With Your Kids – Ranked & Rated
Which Zelda games actually work for kids? An honest, ranked guide to the gentlest entry points and the genuinely co-op ones.
Which Zelda Game Should You Play First? – A Dad's Starter Guide
Never played a Zelda? Here are the five best on-ramps into Hyrule, matched to the kind of dad-gamer you actually are.
The Zelda Timeline Explained – Every Game in the Right Order
The official Zelda timeline, untangled. Lore order, release order, and the order a busy dad should actually play them in.
The Legend of Zelda (NES) Review: Where It All Began
A dad's look back at the 1986 original: the cartridge that invented the open world, a battery save, and the joy of getting lost. Still genius. Rated 5/5.
Featured Gaming Posts
Curated reviews and articles for gamer dads
Halo: Campaign Evolved vs. the Original — What's New, and Why It's on PlayStation
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28 rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 — and for the first time ever, on PlayStation. Every confirmed difference from the 2001 original.
Is GTA 6 OK for Kids? A Dad's Honest Age-Rating Guide
GTA 6 lands November 19, 2026 with a Mature 17+ rating. A dad's honest guide to what's in it, the real risks, and the talk to have with your teen.
The Best Zelda Games to Play With Your Kids – Ranked & Rated
Which Zelda games actually work for kids? An honest, ranked guide to the gentlest entry points and the genuinely co-op ones.
Buying Guides
Best games and gear for gamer dads
Batman Arkham Games in Order: Release vs Story Order (2026)
Every Batman Arkham game in both release and story order, where the spin-offs fit, and which collection is actually worth buying in 2026.
Best Game Controllers for Every Setup (2026 Buyer's Guide)
Our dad-tested guide to the best game controllers in 2026: one pick per platform, from Switch 2 to PS5 to PC to mobile. Top pick: 8BitDo Pro 3.
Best Gaming Headsets for Dads (2026 Buyer's Guide)
Our dad-tested guide to the best gaming headsets in 2026: quiet late-night sessions, a clear mic for co-op, and comfort for hours. Top pick: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
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