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Adam and Antonio are sharing the biggest games on their 'must play' list for 2024!
On the latest episode of Mega Dads Live Adam and Antonio are deep-diving on the Xbox Developer Direct with everything we loved and loathed about the showcase. Adam also brings his thoughts on his time with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora!
This week on Mega Dads Live we're doing a deep dive on the new season of Fortnite as well as talking VR zombie slaying with Arizona Sunshine 2!
On this episode of Mega Dads Live we're talking about the new free-to-play shooter sensation, The Finals!
On this week's episode of Mega Dads Live we are kicking off 2024 with our PREDICTIONS!
We're back, baby! Evan is joined by MegaDad Chris and Ryan Blaha, developer for CrunchBox Games and Emery to talk about Paradise Killer, GTAs of many varieties and Evan's maturity. End Music Credit: Paradise (Stay Forever) by Barry “Epoch” Topping
Adam, Antonio and Chris are back to discuss Jusant and The Lamplighters League for Xbox!
This month on Mega Dads Live we're talking about Resident Evil 4 and Viewfinder! Also tips for surviving the Holidays and quick questions about Christmas Shopping!
On this episode of MDL the guys are discussing Honkai Star Rail for the PS5, Shady business with Disney Dreamlight Valley and whether or not Robocop can really be a good action game.
On this episode of Mega Dads Live we're talking all about Super Mario Bros Wonder!
This episode of MDL we're deep diving Assassin's Creed Mirage and discussing where Insomniac goes next with Marvel!
This week on Mega Dads Live we're talking about Spider-Man 2 for the Playstation and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk!
Evan Pedersen from the Mega Dads joins Christian and Anthony Taormina this week to discuss Insomniac possibly considering a standalone Venom game, Cities: Skylines 2 devs commenting on the launch status of the game, Pete Hines leaving Bethesda, a rumored Far Cry multiplayer extraction game, and more! Playlist: Super Mario Bros. Wonder; RimWorld; Final Fantasy 16, Hellboy Web of Wyrd; Hot Wheels: Unleashed 2; Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Parting Gifts!
This week on MDL Antonio is intruiging the team with his thoughts on the fantastic puzzle game, Cocoon! Use my special link (https://zen.ai/S4evgbIg9tvhIuZjd4e1tg) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. This is where Gamer Life Meets Real Life! At Mega Dads we provide fun analysis of the video game and geek culture space from the perspective of folks who grew up gaming and are now raising little gamers of our own! Join our Mega Dads Discord and be a part of the conversation every day with your favorite Mega Dads at: http://bit.ly/MegaDadsDiscord You can also support our content and help make it better by becoming a member of Mega Dads Plus at: patreon.com/megadads
This week on Mega Dads Live Adam gushes over Pikmin 4 for the Nintendo Switch!
This WEEK on Mega Dads Live we're diving into Headlines with stories that are sure to bring a smile to your face... Jim Ryan is leaving PlayStation, Kamiya is leaving Platinum Games, A bunch of Epic Games employees are leaving because they got laid off. It's a weird time in the industry and we're here to give you our opinions on ALL of it. Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Will Has Wondrous Hair 4:30 - Adam Goes to a Concert 11:37 - Quick Question 15:50 - Super Positives 19:20 - HEADLINES - Jim Ryan Exits PlayStation 37:47 - HEADLINES - Epic Games Layoffs 46:36 - HEADLINES - Kamiya Exits Platinum Games 50:01 - Nut or No Nut? - Assassin's Creed Mirage 1:00:22 - The Caboose 1:03:42 - Announcements and Outro
This month on Mega Dads Live we frolic through the Starfield, Dive deep into the Sea of Stars, and give our hands on impressions of a TON of games from PAX West as well as Super Mario Wonder!
It's 2D CON TIME! Come help Evan celebrate with 2 past guests from the best local (to the MegaDads) game show around. KinnikuMao and Howard Hong are back to join Evan and MegaDad Will to talk Final Fantasy 16, Cursed To Golf, Pretty Pretty Dictator and con child care. End Music Credit: Cursed to Golf Soundtrack - A Fore-tuitous Meeting (Scottsman Theme)
On this episode of MDL the guys are looking at two new PSVR2 games, Walkabout Mini Golf and Switchback VR, as well as the new PCRPG Baldur's Gate 3!
After last month's Sony feature, in the name of balance Evan (noted Sony partisan) is joined by resident XBone fanboy Hypecaster and the former Nintendo Legend himself, Eric Bailey. Eric talks about his new site Gamebeets and gets wistful about gaming forums, while Hypecaster dips his toes in Rimworld and pulls back a stump. We also cover Tears Of The Kingdom, Mask Of The Rose, Fighter Of The Street 6 and Dia of the Blo 4. End Music Credit: Octobug Release Trailer Theme
On the latest episode of Mega Dads Live we discuss an absolute PILE of games including Final Fantasy XVI, Layers of Fear, Pixel Ripped 1978, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV and so much more!
On this very Sorny edition of MegaDads Checkpoint Evan is joined by Sebastion from the Pro-Nerd Report and Kinnikumao, a streamer and self-described “hype person” to talk about the Playstation Showcase. We foretell the Year Of Mao, drop some hot katydid facts, and deeply offend Sebastion with our frankly reasonable suggestions regarding the future of the Spider-Man game.
On this special episode of Mega Dads Live Adam is joined by Tim Aulph of the Nintendo Dads, Luke Lohr of Xbox Expansion Pass and Joseph Moran of The Trophy Room to discuss The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Humanity, Ravenlok and they also give their predictions on the Summer 2023 gaming season!
This month on MegaDads Checkpoint Evan is joined by HypeCaster (again) and Peter Riemenschneider, owner of Rent My Arcade and the Two Bit Game Room, a free-play video arcade and retro game lounge where you can play and rent out classic arcade games. We understandably talk mostly about arcade games this time, with some rundowns of The Act, X-Men Arcade and the venerable Disks Of Tron.
Adam and Antonio are here to discuss Redfall, the current state of Xbox, Horizon Burning Shores and Street Fighter 6!
On this episode of MDL Adam is declaring Tchia his current favorite game of 2023 while Antonio is getting down with his dark side with Diablo IV and Resident Evil 4.
This month on MegaDads Checkpoint Evan is joined by HypeCaster (aka Tony) and Howard Hong, Co-Head of Volunteer Staff at 2D-Con, the biggest video game convention in Minnesota (and favorite of the MegaDads crew). Midnight Suns gets a rundown along with Deep Rock Galactic and Ghost Song, which together kind of sounds like the lineup at a 60's outdoor concert. End Music Credit: We're In This Together by Phil Boucher
On this episode of MDL Adam and Antonio take a deep dive into the world of PSVR2 and explore the disappointing Bioshock wannabe that is Atomic Heart.
This month on MegaDads Checkpoint Evan and Berto are joined by Sebation Mauldin of The ProNerd Report to talk about single player games, gaming birthdays, exploding ping pong tables and the dreaded Diablo Finger. We also get a review of Hi Fi Rush, Titan Quest and Berto's extended traipse through Final Fantasy 7 Land. You do not want to ride Sephiroth's Big Sword Coaster. End Music Credit: Wolfgang's 5th Symphony by Wolfgang Gartner
This month on Mega Dads Live we're actually talking about a NEW XBOX GAME! Hi Fi Rush is one of the BIGGEST games out there right now and Antonio is ready to sing its praises. Adam discusses the beautifully serene SEASON: A Letter to the Future, and Berto continues to eat crow for coming around on FORTNITE.
Evan gets to fanboy out a little bit this month as he and Berto are joined by Colette Bennet, Destructoid writer turned respectable writer turned new novelist thanks to Enter The Meta (available now!). Berto talks about Masters Of Teras Kasi because he lost a bet, I guess, while Evan talks about children missing faces again. Plus Final Fantasy 7, Corekeeper, and Earth Defense Force come up, none of which, to my knowledge, involved children missing faces. Be sure to listen for the winners of our Enter The Meta giveaway, and thanks to all our new Discord followers. End Music Credit: Earth Defense Force by Rod Abernethy
On the latest episode of Mega Dads Live the Dads are doing a deep dive on all things Final Fantasy VII, discussing New Year's Resolutions and 2023 gaming predictions, and Antonio takes us on a journey with NORCO.
Evan and Berto round out 2022 on a big musical number! Ok no, but we did get Emmy-nominated composer/game designer/professor Charlie McCarron to come on the show. Evan gives us a horrific family recipe, Berto hates reading and Charlie questions some of his decisions. Plus God Of War: Ragnarok, Dadish and Pentiment all get some love.
This month on MDL we're getting in the holiday spirit with Christmas Carols, Stories of the worst presents ever, and arguing just like family does. We also discuss final thoughts on Ragnarok, Pentiment, Warhammer 40k and Switch Golf. MERRY CHRIMBO!
Join Adam, Antonio, Berto and Evan as they celebrate Thanksgiving the only way they know how... by talking about Video Games. In this holiday special the panel discusses some of the best and not-so-best games of 2022 that they think you should be putting on your radar for some Black Friday deals!
This month's episode brings back Keith from TheOuterHaven.net to discuss voice acting celebrities, blood harvesting and of course, the weather. Keith joins Evan and Berto to talk about RimWorld, Marvel Snap and the dangers of the hype wagon. And we aren't talking about safety standards. End music credit - Battletoads Opening Theme by David Wise
Mark and Todd were joined by the Mega Dads founder, Adam LeonhardtBuy, Rent, Return: Creepy characters in non scary gamesMr MimePsycho MantisThose kids from Twilight princessWe played: Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Beat Saber: Lizzo Song Pack, Death Loop, Trover Saves the Universe, Dark Pictures Anthology: HOA and Kobra KaiIn the news: The Mario Movie trailerBayonetta 3 actor bewitched with low pay, is voice talent valued in games?In the Bonus Round: Let's make a scary gameVisit our new website www.secretfriendsunite.com Follow us on Twitter and the web: @secretfriendsu @the_CaNERDian, @toxtra and @theartofadamlSubscribe to our Youtube channelJoin the conversation in our Discord ServerVisit our Teepublic store for all the SFU Merch you can handle
This month Evan and Berto are joined by Jacque Lamm, head esports coach for Minnesota State University, Mankato. Jacque fields questions from the terminally uncool hosts about running a varsity esports program at the collegiate level, what a “toxicity test” means and why you should encourage your children to stay inside and just play video games. End music credit - Pinball Wizard 8-bit by mountainhaze64 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t80yAEuO7ZE
In this 100th episode of Mega Dads Live the guys are discussing Rollerdrome, Splatoon 3, Aliens Fireteam Elite: Pathogen, Steam Deck, Death Stranging and SO MUCH MORE!
This month on Mega Dads Checkpoint Evan and Berto are joined by their boss, Mega Dad Adam (aka “MegaDadam”) to discuss the Fall Preview coming up on September 2nd at 7 PM Central. Along the way they also discuss best-forgotten school memories, Forbidden West and Fenyx Rising, and why Resident Evil breaks us all in unique ways.
Will is here with his glowing review of the all-new cult simulator, Cult of the Lamb. Bringing a blend of cute and cuddly with dark and demonic, Cult of the Lamb is just what Will has been looking for to satisfy his Summer gaming needs. Hear all about it in our latest Mega Dads review.
This month on MegaDads Checkpoint Evan is joined by MegaDad Berto and Charles McGregor, game developer and creator of Hyperdot to chat about Horizons both Frozen and Forbidden, Stray (read Evan's review https://www.megadads.org/home/stray-review) and that most first world of problems, having to choose what video game to play next. End music credit - That's The Way To Do It by Kenneth C M Young
On this month's episode of MDL the boys are discussing their time with Stray, Sonic Origins, As Dusk Falls, Klonoa and Multiversus.They also have a discussion on entitles gamers and the price increase of Meta VR
In our latest Mega Dads review, guest contributor Alex Derickson is here to discuss the latest blockbuster epic from Marvel Studios, Thor: Love and Thunder. Does this latest entry in the MCU stand tall amongst its predecessors or is the formula beginning to wear thin? Find out in our review!
This month on MegaDads Checkpoint Evan is joined by MegaDad Rob and Seppy Yoon of Fight In A Box and Sovranti fame to talk about digital board games, the Steam Summer Sale, goblin eating ethics and being old, not to mention Bugsnax, DNF Duel, Shredder's Revenge and Killer Queen.
On this ALL-NEW episode of Mega Dads Live the Dads are talking about TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Anno Mutationem, Monster Hunter Rise and more. They also have a brief recap of the Summer Game Bang season and discuss why it's so important to go potty before you hit “record”.
Will is here to kick your balls with an all-new Mega Dads review for Mario Strikers Battle League on the Nintendo Switch. Is this game good enough to overcome the disturbing lack of Daisy on the roster? Find out in this latest video!
This month on MegaDads Checkpoint Evan is joined by MegaDad Will and tabletop game designer Ian Moss mostly just to rag on Oklahoma. Of course there's also some video game talk about things like Final Fantasy 14, Power Chord, Card Sharks (not the game show) and being an NPC. End music credit - Koto by Chiang
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This month on MegaDads Checkpoint Evan is joined by brand new MegaDad Rob and variety streamer Mike D (not the Beastie Boy) to talk retro gaming and free-to-play ideas. We also discuss Guilty Gear Strive, Dead By Daylight, South Park: The Fractured But Whole and why you should trust the fans just this once.