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Andrew "GamerDad" Bub Author Bio

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About Me: I'm Andrew S. Bub - the GamerDad. I've been writing in the games industry for years now and I've devoted the last four to educating parents on gaming issues through our review archive at GamerDad.com to critical acclaim. As the GamerParent revolution gains momentum, we feel it's time for the parents at GamerDad to start talking directly about the issues that matter. Video Games, Violence, and its supposed effect on children.

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Vitals: 36, married, two kids (seven and four)

Publications: In the past: PCGamer, Maximum PC, CNet. Current: Founded GamerDad.com 4 years ago; also drive videogame and movie review content for DisneyFamily.com and FamilyFun.com.

Activism: I have dedicated my career to helping parents choose the best games for their families. I'm a self-styled 'Culture Warrior' on the side of the videogame industry. It's a good culture, might as well enjoy it as much as you can.

Platforms played: All of them.

Genres played: The one with all the good games.

Multiplayer or single-player: Single-player primarily, Madden with a buddy, Wii and DS with the kids.

My favorite Top 10 games ever played:

1) Civilization II
2) Tetris
3) Ms. Pac-Man
4) Madden
5) Half-Life
6) Wii Sports
7) Resident Evil 4
8) Battlefield 1942
9) Guitar Hero
10) BioShock

What makes me tick: Parenting, writing, gardening, Guinness stout and family.

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I finally got all the achievements in Borderlands. Now I'm gonna play Dragon Age Origins on the Xbox 360. I also take my time to read the codexes. I'll ...
Games That Time Forgot: Jet Li: Rise to Honor (2004)
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Last November 7, 2009 by Pojo
@Palalong: I think you're talking about Stranglehold from John Woo.
Torchlight
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I'm glad to hear you like the game, it is very good and worth playing. This was one of the first games where I didn't struggle with what I was going to ...
Dragon Age: Origins
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@garion333: after about a half hour of play i'm getting a Sacred 2 vibe. While the graphics might be better on the PC, they aren't as bas as ...

Borderlands
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	Column: GamerParenting: Gifts for Every GamerKid by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 11/26/2008 8:16:58 PM \| 0 comments From Boom Blox to Rock Band 2 to Left 4 Dead, Andrew "GamerDad" Bub shares his picks for everyone on your list. Read on.
	Review: Brothers in Arms: Double Time (Wii) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 10/3/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments Now you can take control of a hackneyed WWII sob story with the wave of your Wii remote! Andrew Bub reviews Brothers in Arms: Double Time.
	Review: Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway (PC) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 10/1/2008 6:36:27 PM \| 2 comments The latest in the Brothers in Arms series puts you back in the boots of Sergeant Matt Baker in the midst of Operation Market Garden. Read on for Andrew Bub's verdict on this cinematic WWII shooter's vivid slow-motion drama and violence.
	Review: Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway (PS3) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 10/1/2008 6:36:02 PM \| 0 comments The latest in the Brothers in Arms series puts you back in the boots of Sergeant Matt Baker in the midst of Operation Market Garden. Read on for Andrew Bub's verdict on this cinematic WWII shooter's vivid slow-motion drama and violence.
	Review: Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway (Xbox 360) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 10/1/2008 6:35:30 PM \| 0 comments The latest in the Brothers in Arms series puts you back in the boots of Sergeant Matt Baker in the midst of Operation Market Garden. Read on for Andrew Bub's verdict on this cinematic WWII shooter's vivid slow-motion drama and violence.
	Column: GamerParenting: The Family That Frags Together by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 8/13/2008 7:04:23 PM \| 1 comments A lot of games let you battle it out online, but how many bring people together in the same room? In his latest GamerParenting column, Andrew Bub calls on developers to make multiplayer gaming social again. Read on.
	Column: GamerParenting: Father's Day by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 6/13/2008 4:57:38 PM \| 0 comments It's not all about ties and socks -- Father's Day can be all about games, too. Whether your dad's a gamer or not, GamerDad's got recommendations for games and gifts that will score.
	Review: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (PC) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 5/13/2008 4:38:53 PM \| 0 comments Rainbow Six Vegas fans, get ready to go back to Sin City. Find out what's in the cards for the PC version in Andrew Bub's review.
	Column: GamerParenting: Grand Theft Auto IV by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 5/6/2008 2:23:11 PM \| 0 comments So your teenager thinks they're old enough for GTA IV? Andrew "GamerDad" Bub has heard every argument, and he says, "No." Read on to find out why.
	Column: GamerParenting: The 411 on 4/20 by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 4/21/2008 2:36:17 PM \| 0 comments The GamerDad reflects on an important anniversary in the public discourse about videogame violence and how he found his calling.
	Column: GamerParenting: Ridin' Fences by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 4/4/2008 11:59:44 AM \| 2 comments Being a gamerparent means looking beyond the ratings to determine which games are right for your family. Find out more in Andrew "GamerDad" Bub's column.
	Column: The Political Arena: The Elephant and the Badger by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 3/28/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments We've seen the Dems -- now for the rest! Find out where the remaining presidental candidates weigh in on videogames in Andrew "GamerDad" Bub's latest column.
	Review: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (Xbox 360) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 3/25/2008 11:46:19 AM \| 1 comments Rainbow Six fans, gear up for another trip to Sin City! Is the PC version worth writing home about? Find out in Andrew S. Bub's review.
	Review: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (PS3) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 3/25/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments Rainbow Six fans, gear up for another trip to sin city! Is this one worth writing home about? Find out in Andrew S. Bub's review.
	Review: Nitrobike (Wii) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 3/24/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments How does the motocross version of Nintendo's excite series make the leap to the Wii? Read on to find out.
	Column: GamerParenting: What Is a GamerParent? by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 3/21/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments More and more parents are picking up the controllers alongside their kids. Andrew Bub's got the scoop.
	Column: The Political Arena by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 3/12/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments Where do the candidates weigh in on videogames? Find out in this first edition of Andrew S. Bub's column. Up first, the Democrats.
	Review: Jeanne d'Arc (PSP) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 2/14/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments This may not be the story of Joan of Arc as you remember it, but as an epic strategy RPG for the PSP, it may be the stuff of legend. Andrew S. Bub reviews Jeanne d’Arc, developed by Level-5 and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
	Column: GamerParenting: The Family Game of the Year Awards by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 2/6/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments Family game night ain't what it used to be -- find out what picks will light up the tots and the teens in Andrew “GamerDad” Bub's Family Game of the Year Awards.
	Review: FIFA Soccer 08 (PS3) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments EA Sports tries to raise its game -- does it score? Whether you call it soccer, football, or futbol, Andrew S. Bub has all the action from the pitch in his review of FIFA 08 for PS3, developed by EA Canada.
	Review: Madden NFL 08 (Xbox 360) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments The unstoppable NFL franchise from EA Sports is back with its 2008 edition for the Xbox 360 developed by EA Tiburon. Is it a touchdown or a fumble? Find out in Andrew S. Bub''s review of Madden NFL 08.
	Review: Gears of War (PC) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 3 comments Developed by Epic Games and People Can Fly and published by Microsoft Game Studios, the hugely popular tactical TPS finds its way to the PC. Find out how the Locust-popping action makes the transition in Andrew S. Bub''s review of Gears of War.
	Review: Madden NFL 08 (PC) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 2 comments The unstoppable NFL franchise from EA Sports is back with its 2008 edition for PC developed by EA Tiburon. Is it a touchdown or a fumble? Find out in Andrew S. Bub''s review of Madden NFL 08.
	Review: Madden NFL 08 (PS3) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments The unstoppable NFL franchise from EA Sports is back with its 2008 edition for PS3 developed by EA Tiburon. Is it a touchdown or a fumble? Find out in Andrew S. Bub''s review of Madden NFL 08.
	Review: Madden NFL 08 (Wii) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments The unstoppable NFL franchise from EA Sports is back with its 2008 edition for the Wii developed by EA Tiburon. Is it a touchdown or a fumble? Find out in Andrew S. Bub''s review of Madden NFL 08.
	Feature: Your Console and Handheld Guide: Nintendo DS Lite by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments From top games to specs to peripherals, Andrew S. Bub details everything you need to know about Nintendo DS in Your Console and Handheld Guide.
	Feature: Your Console and Handheld Guide: PlayStation 2 by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 7 comments From top games to specs to peripherals, Andrew S. Bub details everything you need to know about PlayStation 2 in Your Console and Handheld Guide.
	Feature: Your Console and Handheld Guide: PlayStation 3 by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 2 comments From top games to specs to peripherals, Andrew S. Bub details everything you need to know about PlayStation 3 in Your Console and Handheld Guide.
	Feature: Your Console and Handheld Guide: PSP by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 2 comments From top games to specs to peripherals, Andrew S. Bub details everything you need to know about PlayStation Portable in Your Console and Handheld Guide.
	Feature: Your Console and Handheld Guide: Nintendo Wii by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments From top games to specs to peripherals, Andrew S. Bub details everything you need to know about the Nintendo Wii in Your Console and Handheld Guide.
	Review: Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments The Xbox classic gets an upgrade to the PS3. Developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo, this action-adventure title looks better than ever. But how’s it play? Find out in Andrew S. Bub’s review of Ninja Gaiden: Sigma.
	Review: FIFA Soccer 08 (Wii) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments The FIFA series from EA Sports makes its Wii debut -- does it score? Whether you call it soccer, football, or futbol, Andrew S. Bub has all the action from the pitch in his review of FIFA 08 for the Wii, developed by EA Canada.
	Review: Warhawk (PS3) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 1 comments Twelve years later, a new Warhawk is rolled out of the hangar by SCEA. Developed by Incognito for the PS3, this latest version is online-only -- will it fly? Andrew S. Bub homes in on this third-person shooter in his review.
	Feature: Your Gaming PC Primer by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 2 comments From top games to specs to peripherals, Andrew S. Bub details everything you need to know about gaming PCs in Your Console and Handheld Guide.
	Review: LEGO Star Wars: The Original Saga (Wii) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/30/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments Like Star Wars? Like LEGOs? LucasArts and Traveller’s Tales pieced together a galactic wonder with its LEGO Star Wars series -- is the Force with them? Andrew S. Bub reviews.
	Review: LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (PS3) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/30/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments Like Star Wars? Like LEGOs? LucasArts and Traveller’s Tales pieced together a galactic wonder with their LEGO Star Wars series. Is the Force with them? Andrew S. Bub reviews.
	Review: WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2008 (PSP) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/30/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments THQ gets ready to rumble with another installment of its pro wrestling franchise. Will it wear the belt -- or get a folding chair to the head? Andrew S. Bub reviews WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008, developed by Yuke's Future Media Creators for the PSP.
	Review: Unreal Tournament III (PC) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/30/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments We haven't seen a new Unreal Tournament since UT2004 -- is Unreal Tournament III for PC worth the wait? Andrew S. Bub steps inside this first-person shooter and revs the Unreal Engine for his review.
	Review: Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops + (PSP) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/30/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments With new characters, new features and online multiplayer, does the Portable Ops + expansion give enough Metal Gear Solid bang for your buck? Andrew S. Bub reviews this stealth-action release developed by Kojima Productions and published ...
	Review: WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2008 (PS3) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/30/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments THQ gets ready to rumble with another installment of its pro wrestling franchise. Will it wear the belt -- or get a folding chair to the head? Andrew S. Bub reviews WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008, developed by Yuke's Future Media Creators for the PS3.
	Review: WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2008 (Wii) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/30/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments THQ gets ready to rumble with the first wrestling game to hit the Wii. Will it wear the belt -- or get a folding chair to the head? Andrew S. Bub reviews WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008, developed by Yuke's Future Media Creators.
	Review: WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2008 (Xbox 360) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/30/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments THQ gets ready to rumble with another installment of its pro wrestling franchise. Will it wear the belt -- or get a folding chair to the head? Andrew S. Bub reviews WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008, developed by Yuke's for the Xbox 360.
	Review: Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP) by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/29/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 0 comments Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions polishes up the original FFT strategy RPG with beautiful cel-shaded art, new cut scenes and all-new classes for the PSP. Andrew S. Bub reviews this title developed by Square Enix and published ...
	Feature: Your Console and Handheld Guide: Xbox 360 by Andrew "GamerDad" Bub \| 1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM \| 2 comments From top games to specs to peripherals, Andrew S. Bub details everything you need to know about Xbox 360 in Your Console and Handheld Guide.

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