3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads take a look at Video Game Fathers and also ask the age old question: Who would I want to be my video game father? (ok maybe its not age old but the replies were interesting)The dads look at the games that they love playing with their kids and look at the games they hope they can get their kids to play.7:05 - What did you play? papa - Mortal Kombat XL (fin), Avatar Legends The Fighting Game. Gabriel - Untitled Goose Game. Andy - Caravan SandWitch.31:10 - Father's Day Special Title music - Knuckle - A6bumpers- Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact: [email protected]

The 3 gamer dads find a mate (Russ) & play The Big Walk together and have a lot to talk about.What did you play? All - The Big Walk , with some smatterings of other games.Theme: Multiplayer Adventures. The 3 gamer dads go down memory lane talking about when they first played Multiplayers Online.Title music: KNUCKLEbumpers: Javen and Kiv Sanchezcontact: [email protected]

There are so many Video Games & you would think that there would be so many good movies made from said video games but the pickings a slim but there are some notables & of course we couldnt help but talk about the shockingly bad ones out there.1:40 - What did you play? papa - Is this Seat Taken?. Andy - Stray (FIN), Gabriel - MIXTAPE.20:09 - From Pixels to Popcorn. Also the Movie depictions that are Ridiculous.Title music: KNUCKLEbumpers: Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact: [email protected]

Who else but the 3 gamer dads peel behind the curtain of every day life and talk about the things nobody talks about.There's the games people know about ...& then theres the games you have to hide.The Dads get into the thirst for violence, the despicable nature of criminals and of course the Gooner Game.1:33 - What did you play? papa - Marvel Tokon. Gabriel - The Drifter (FIN). Andy - Pro Jank Footy.26:27 -The Games We dont play in front of our Kids.title music: KNUCKLEbumpers: Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact: [email protected]

You'd think for an Australian podcast that perhaps we would've already have done an episode on Australian Video Games but No, this is it!Thankfully we have a special guest to do it with Mike Roberts from TKFY.There is a lot out there that we have no idea about & for sure after this episode you are going to know a lot about the Indie scene that is in Australia.10:37 - What did you play? Papa - Dead as Disco, Octodad: Dadliest Catch. Gabriel - Chrono trigger, Witcher 3 and GTA V. Mike - Dispathc, Vampire Survivors, Final Fantasy 7.40:37- Australian Indie Games:Kickstarter: 'REGION LOCKED' - Doco on Aussie Indie History- Frosty Game FestSome NEW Indie Games that are coming soon: - Pro jank Footie- Big Walk- Schedule 1- Gnomes- Doggy Don't Care- Dungeons and Dining Tables-End of Ember- Attack of the Astrals- Janet DeMornay is a slum lord (& a witch)- Factory 95- The Grifter- Secret GalaxyMIke Roberts/ The Kids From Yesterday:All his Socials:https://linktr.ee/tkfyThe Magazine ( Adventure Calls):https://tkfy.co/adventure-callsHis Game (LOVE X LOVE):https://lovexlovegame.comThanks to:Title music: KNUCKLEbumpers: Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact us: [email protected]

Sometimes you just gotta let people grab the ball and run with it. Andy Savage gets to explain the history of Wrestling Games and comes up with some amazing facts about a genre we didnt think much about.10:34 What did you play? papa - 007 First Light, G-Rebels Demo.Gabriel continues Chrono Trigger. The phantom Hourglass. Witcher 3 and back with Stardew Valley.Andy - WWE2K2438:37 - The world of wrestling games.Title music - Knucklebumpers - Javen and Kiv Sanchezcontact: [email protected]

The 3 gamer dads start a bit shakey when one of them rocks up late.... the prima donna one,.... you know the one.7:58 - What did you play? papa - Invicible VS, Gabriel - Continues the Witcher 3 conversation . Andy - Stray33:59 - RETROTIME - papa - AMPED 3 2005Gabriel - Chrono Trigger 1995Andy - WWF in your house 1996Title music - KNUCKLEbumpers - Javen and Kiv Sanchezcontact: [email protected]

You wouldnt believe it but we found a game that we all had in our backlog & we hadn't gotten past the first bit.So here it is, us failing at the Witcher 3.What did you play? papa - Tony Hawk 3 & 4. Andy - Freefall95. Gabriel - Stardew Valley with his princess.theme: The Witcher 3title music by Knucklebumpers by Javen and Kiv Sanchezcontact; insta@_papa_sanchez

The 3 gamer dads go back into time and try to remember the first time they saw a Full Motion Video in their video game.Warm fuzzy feelings or nah?We are going to find out.9:47 - What did you play?papa - Replaced. Andy - River City Girls 2. Gabriel - Osu! Tatakae! Quendan.34:50 - The World of FMVKnuckle for the title musicJaven and Kiv Sanchez for the bumperscontact us: insta@_papa_sanchez

The 3 gamer dads take a look at games that have smaller games inside of them. Papa is fighting a cough and cold please forgive the occasional cough but there is nothing more dad-like than getting sick from your kids.What did you play? papa is battling with Ninja Gaiden Ragebound. Gabriel finished Super Mario Bros DX & started The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. Andy finished Diablo 4 & started Stray.Theme: Top Ten Games inside of Games.Title music: KNUCKLEbumpers: Javen & Kiv Sanchez.insta@3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads get a little weird in this episode & I think there was legit tears of laughter.What did you play? papa - Space Marine 2, MiniShoot adventures, Outbound (tried) Relooted (tried) Ninja Gaiden Ragebound. Gabriel - New Super Mario DS, Factorio. Andy - Fury ball Rogue Revenge, Takeover 2, Iron Nest.Top Ten Villains.Title music - KNUCKLEbumpers - Javen and Kiv Sanchezcontact insta@3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads chat about their week & then they get into business. Papa has a brand new toy & Andy Savage is hung over again & Gabriel got lost in a packet of pistachios.What did you play? Papa - MiniShoot adventures, Space Marine 2. Gabriel - Still in Factorio. Andy - Tried Factorio & played Rogue Waters.Retrotime: Papa - Enslaved: Odyssey to the West 2010. Andy - KOTOR 2003. Gabriel - New Super Mario Bros DS.title music: a6 KNUCKLEbumpers: Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact us on insta@3gamerdads

Its that time again when all the publishers & developers show what they have been working on & give us trailers to games that are (hopefully) coming soon.Its a time full of promise & cheer as we all look into our wallets & start planning ahead.3:04 - What did you play? papa - MIXTAPE. Andy - Warhammer 40K Dark Tide. Gabriel - Factorio.24:30 - Theme - The games that we are excited for.title music A6 KNUCKLEbumpers- Javen & Kiv Sanchez

You love em & you hate em, Rhythm games took over the zeitgeist for a while but where are they now?The 3 gamer dads take a look at the history & the memories of music focused games. 5:43 - What did you play? papa - hades 2. Gabriel - Factory 95. andy - bit of helldivers & back on Brutal Legend.31:11 - The World of Rhythm Music title music by KNUCKLEbumpers: Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact us on insta@3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads come clean with what they have recently bought & what has taken the back bench & what they want to play next.2:05 What did you play? papa - Subnautica 1 & 2Gabriel - catchadiablo (playdate)35:20 - The Backlog of Shame.title music: KNUCKLE A6bumpers; Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact us on insta @3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads take a look at all the Nazi punching games they've played & its surprising how many there are.3:05 - What did you play?Papa- Finished Wheel World & started Forza Horizon 6Gabriel - finished Jedi SurvivorAndy has discovered an indie puzzle game , Down in Bermuda22:45 -Whack a Nazicontact us @3gamerdads on instatitle music ; KNUCKLE a6bumpers: Javen & Kiv Sanchez

What assignment could be more fun than roping your significant other to joining you in your hobby?The 3 gamer dads all have completely different experiences when they get wifey to play games with them, but regardless they all succeeded,2:36 - What did you play? papa - Death Stranding 2 (finished), Wheel World. Gabriel - The Drifter. Andy restarts Commandoes 2 again again. (its a sickness really)27:00 - GAMING WITH WIFEY.Papa - Cult of the Lamb, Unravel TWO, MIXTAPE.Gabriel - Cult of the LambAndy - Pode, Diablo 4.Knuckle with the theme musicJaven & Kiv Sanchez with the Bumperscontact us on insta@3gamerdads

Seriously how long has it been since you played a TD?Thats "Tower Defense Game" , well the 3 gamer dads take a look at the history, the definition and the pile of games that they remember fondly.Lets see if you remember any.11.41 - What did you play? papa - Gambonanza. Andy - Kingdom Rush. Gabriel - Jedi Survivor and back in Minecraft.46.00 - The World of Tower Defense Games.Title music - KNUCKLEbumpers: Javen & Kiv Sanchez.insta@3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads talk about jumping on RTS's on the handheld, watching AKIRA on the big game and finishing Jedi Fallen order.1:31 -What did you play? papa - Thronefall. Gabriel - Jedi Fallen Order. Andy - pragmata demo.32:00 - RETROTIME - papa - Castlevania Symphony of the Night 1997. Gabriel - Super Mario World 1990. Andy - Brutal Legend 2009.Title music - KNUCKLEbumpers - Javen & Kiv Sanchez

Have you ever thought of the first food you ever saw in a video game? its a weird one, not something you think about but when you start to think about it...., well, thats what the 3 gamer dads did in this episode.What did you play? papa - Children of Morta. Gabriel - Minecraft, playdate(fulcom defender) - Andy - jump space.Top ten food in games.title music- KNUCKLEbumpers- Javen & Kiv Sanchezcatch us on instagram @3gamerdads

Don't get me started , To be a platformer or not to be a platformer? The gloves come off as the descriptions start as we try to hone in on what is actually a platform game.What did you play? Papa - Ball X Pitt, Death Stranding 2. Andy - X-com, Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Gabriel - Jedi Fallen Order.Theme: The World of Platformerstitle music: A6 - KNUCKLEbumpers: Javen and Kiv Sanchez

Something that is never discussed enough is our own parents. The 3 gamer dads look at how their parents fostered or hindered their love of video games.What did you play? Papa - Wuthering Waves. Gabriel - No Mans Sky. Andy - Jump Space.Theme: Our Boomer Parents and Video Games.title music: A6 - KNUCKLEbumpers- Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact us on insta@3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads talk all things regarding chocolate & BBQ's but especially talk about some old games that don't hit like they used to.What did you play? papa - Horizon chase. Gabriel - Hyper meteor on PlayDate. Andy gives a brief review on Super Mario Galaxy the movie.Retrotime:papa - Outrun 1986. R-Type 2 1989. Gabriel - The Legend of Zelda: A link to the past 1991.Andy - Brutal Legend 2009Title music; A6 Knucklebumpers: Javen & Kiv Sanchez

Look, Is this the definitive list? probably not but Racing games dont count & the vehicles have to have a little bit of nostalgia to it but there are some deep cuts in this list of 30 Vehicles (10 from each)What did you play? Papa - more death stranding 2 & still with the mayonaise empire in Stardew Valley. Andy is playing JUMP SPACE & Gabriel is playing Jedi Fallen Order for the first time.Title music by KNUCKLE - A6bumpers: Javen & Kiv SanchezContact us @3gamerdads on insta

3 gamer dads grab a drink & unwind as they talk about the games they are trying to play with their kids. Some success, some agony and always laughs.What did you play? Papa - still Stardew Valley and Death Stranding 2. Gabriel - Stardew Valley & Dead Cells. Andy - Planet of Lana.Daddys Home:Papa - finished Castle Crashers & Streets of Rage 4 with his 5yo. Gabriel is taking his 5yo girl shopping in every game he plays... against his will. Andy teaches us how we should be playing Stardew Valley with our kids.title music: KNUCKLEbumpers: Javen and Kiv Sanchez

Papa & Andy are joined by Gabriel a fellow gamer dad who can tell them a thing or two about some unique (and not so unique) handhelds.3:04 What did you play? Papa - stardew valley & Ball X Pit. Andy - Dome Keeper. Gabriel - Assassins Creed Odyssey.The theme : The World of Handheld Gamingtitle music - a6 - KNUCKLEbumpers- Javen & Kiv Sanchez

Papa sanchez & Andy Savage take a look at video game history and unravel the definitions of 3rd person shooter. A great look at the history of the subgenre.10:30 What did you play? papa - Shadow Complex. Andy - Tears of the kingdom.32.40 - The world of 3rd person shooterstitle music; KNUCKLEbumpers: javen & kiv sanchezcontact on insta @3gamerdads

Andy Savage & papa sanchez rummage through the movies of lore & find some video game movies that are bafflingly lame.2:40 What did you play? papa - heavenly bodies. Andy- Wanderburg36:16 - Video Lame Movies the prequels.-papa - Prince of Persia-andy- Resident Evil : the final chapter.title music - KNUCKLEbumpers - Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact us @3gamerdads

Andy & Papa have their first guest!And why not have the 'Voice' of all the bumpers? The guy who is always playing retrogames & VR. Kiv Sanchez!& Yes they are totally related.What did you play? Papa - Stardew valley in full swing, 2xko & yakuza: the man with no name.Andy - 2xkoRETROTIME:Papa - Altered Beast 1988, Cabal 1988. Andy - F.E.A.R. 2005. Kiv - Amiga 500: Alien Syndrome, f18 interceptor, (Thunderboy 1987), Zelda Windwaker 2002.title music - a6 by KNUCKLE. bumpers - Kiv & Javen Sanchezcontact on insta @3gamerdads

Have you ever sat on a train and wondered what can I play but still listen to my favorite podcast with?Well wonder no more Dear Listener have we got the games and sidetracked conversation for you.Title music - KNUCKLEbumpers - Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact us on insta @3gamerdads

The Andy Savage & papa sanchez talk about what the future brings in the world of games.7.50- What did you play? Wrestling? Andy played Dispatch, Papa played 2xko.39.20 - What we are excited for in 2026.So much to play so little time.music- a6 KNUCKLEbumpers- Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact us on insta @3gamerdads

The 2 gamer dads are back in the swing of things. They've had a break & have been working and playing games.Now is the time to catch up.What did you play?papa - steamworld dig 2- farcry new dawn- High on Life- Sonic Racing Crossworlds- Red dead redemption- XIII- Islanders New shoresAndy - Zelda tears of the Kingdom- Blue Prince- Where the winds meetDaddys home: Andy played overcooked, Marvel Cosmic invasion and one of his daughters is getting into D&D.Papa finished Moving Out with Indi his 5yo son.Contact us on insta: @3gamerdads

The 2 gamer dads point out the games that looked appealing by their trailers.Papa plays Mortal Kombat 1 & Marvel Cosmic InvasionThese are the trailers they talk about: Tank Rat was the first game Papa forgot to mention. Looks great!!Stupid never diesFate of the republicDivinity - will give u nightmares2xko coming January Control resonantStreet fighter movieBatman legacy of the nighttomb raider legacy of AtlantisInvincible vs coming AprilWuthering waves (you can download now FTP)Gang of dragon (chunky kiriyu )Saros No law - cyberpunk likeWhere wind meets: The imperial palace (you can download now FTP)Galactic racer (Star Wars racing is back!!)Out of words (epic stop motion game, two mouthless kids on the run?)Mega man duel override (great to have Megaman back)Title music by KNUCKLEbumpers by Javen SanchezContact us on Instagram @3gamerdads

Its wrap up time & the 3 gamer dads get together one last time to round up 2025.3:45 - What did you play Special? The biggest glaring backlog of Games were hand picked for this episode.Papa - The shadow of the Colossus (he's had this game in the wrapper for almost 8 years)Axe - Titanfall 2 (finally so he understands why we talk about this game so much)Andy - Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ( Axe is going to cry if he doesn't play this soon)1:01 - Top 5 Retrogames - Top 10 games played in 2025Title music - A6 by Knucklebumpers - Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact @3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads are down to 2 & they get a little deep with kids and games, but before that we have games to talk about16:58 - What did you play? Papa - Keeper & Andy- Whiskerwood.34:50 - Daddys Home - Papa has had to give his 5yo a ban from gaming but once it was over Spyro has been introduced and now The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge. Andy has introduced his younger daughter to Cocoon and she loves it!Title music - KNUCKLEbumpers - Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact us on instagram @3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads minus 1, start to daydream about the things that could happen, should happen... better happen. So rich in Nostalgia yet unique in gameplay the games they look at have it all.10:08 - What did you play? Papa - Ninja Gaiden 4. Andy - Dogpile21:00 - The remakes and/or sequels we actually want.title music; KNUCKLEbumpers; Javen & Kiv Sanchezcontact us on instagram @3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads have had a killer week, kids, sheds, work etc etc but at least they have old video games to help them unwind.What did you play? papa - still playing Outer Worlds 2 & Ball x pitt. RETROTIME:papa - Outlaw Golf - og xbox 2002 & Judge Dredd vs Death 2003 also on the og xbox.Andy - Half Life 1998 Title music by KNUCKLEbumpers by Javen & Kiv Sanchezinsta@3gamerdadsyou have a beautiful day ...ok ? (sorry I forgot the time stamps ... first time in 103 episodes)

The 3 gamer dads talk about the News of the last few weeks., among many other random things.13:20 - What did you play? Papa - Fatal Fury City of the Wolves. Axe - Tekken 8. Andy - Ball X Pit & T.A.B.S.48:11 - The Newstitle music - KNUCKLEbumpers - Javen & Kiv Sanchezinsta@3gamerdads

At long last the 2gamerdads talk about the history of Fighting Games, how it started & how its going.6:04 - What did you play? papa - Ball X Pit and The Outer Worlds 2. Andy - Desperados 3.36:30 - The World of Fighting GamesTitle music by KNUCKLEbumpers - Javen & Kiv Sanchezinsta @3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads celebrate this milestone by reminiscing about the start of this journey & how the first episode was rating their top ten games of all time, has that list changed much? has recency bias kicked in? or have they changed their minds?So many questions & so much laughter,

The 3 gamer dads take a look at what their kids are playing.10:55 - What did you play? Papa - Absolum. Andy - Space Marines 2.Daddys Home: Papa's son is owning his cousins in Boomerang fu. Andy is amazed how much his daughters talk and play Goat Sim 3 at the same time. Axe's son spent all his holidays on the racing rig & his daughter has stepped up from kids games & is now playing CONTROL.title music - KNUCKLEbumpers - Kiv & Javen Sanchezinsta@[email protected]

The 3 gamer dads get real and talk about the mountain of games that they want to play & why it will never go away.17:16 - What did you play? papa - skate(demo) Far Cry New Dawn, Jojo's bizarre adventure all star battle R deluxe. Andy - Peak.41:00 - Backlog of Shame - papa - metal suits: counter attack, TMNT cowabunga collection, Phantom Breaker Omnia.axe - shinobi, ghost of yoei, death stranding 2, robocop.Andy - desperado 3, space marine 2, Tunic is thrown into the abyss.title music by KNUCKLE,bumpers by Javen & Kiv Sanchezinsta@3gamerdads

An Iconic genre gets the magnifying treatment in this episode with a look back at some history & then a round up of our top ten FPS, hopefully we didn't miss any of the big ones.3:20 - What did you play? papa - Capcom fighting collection 2, Andy - The Lift. Axe - Donkey Kong Bonanza.24:40 - The World of FPStitle music by Knucklebumpers; Javen & Kiv Sanchez@3gamerdads on [email protected] for our email.

The 3 gamer dads take a look at some stats & figures from the Australia Plays 25 association. Its interesting to break what you think with some actual figures.14:37: What did you play? Papa - Far Cry New Dawn. Andy - Into the breach. Axe - Donkey Kong Bonanza47:17: Australia Plays 25title music- a6 - knucklebumpers - Javen & Kiv Sanchezinsta @[email protected]

The 3 gamer dads just do not stop.14.20 What did you play? papa - Wanderstop, Abathor. Andy - Skate.And some Stardew valley talk.38.21 : Retrotime: Papa - Chrome Hounds 2006, Lumenis Live 2006. Andy - Commandos 2. Axe - Forsaken 1998.title music - a6 - KNUCKLEbumpers - Kiv & Javen Sanchez@3gamerdads on [email protected]

The 3 gamer dads take a look at Party Games.12:40 - What did you play? Papa - Wanderstop, Shinobi: Acts of Vengeance. Axe- Star Dew Valley. Andy - Company of Heroes.44:00 - The World of Party Games.title music- a6 - KNUCKLEbumpers- Javen & Kiv Sanchezinsta@3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads go over the recent news & rumours.9:52- What did you play? Papa - Mass Effect 2 (Finished), Cyberpunk 2077, Street Fighter 6 character update, No Mans Sky Voyager update. Axe - Stardew Valley. Andy - Helldivers 244:00 - The Newstitle music- KNUCKLE - A6bumpers; Javen & kiv Sanchezinsta@3gamerdads

The 3 gamer dads get really really nerdy, like super nerdy & I'm not sure you're ready for it.13:24 -What did you play? Papa - Diesel Legacy. Axe - After Image. Andy - Commandoes 237:40- THE WORLD OF RTS'stitle music: KNUCKLEbumpers: Javen & Kiv Sanchezinstagram @3gamerdadsemail: [email protected]

The 3 gamer dads are having breakthroughs left & right with their kids, & they are seriously contemplating getting back into Battlefield.23:20 WDYP? Papa - Dishonored (finished) & shinobi: art of vengeance (demo). Andy - Battlefield 6 Beta. Axe - The Adventured of Elliot (Demo)55:03 - DADDYS HOME - Papa - Boomerang Fu with the fam. Axe's boy Max is living everyones best life in gaming. Andy - Totally Reliable Delivery Service & Hidden Folks. title music: KNUCKLEbumpers: Javen & Kiv Sanchezinstagram @3gamerdadsemail: [email protected]

The 3 gamer dads take a step & ponder the world of Simulation Games. Are they any good? Do you even play them?How did they start?8:53 - What did you play? Papa - Mass Effect 2, Axe - Shinobi Art of Vengeance. Andy - Finished Spirit Farer (finally)39:30 - The World of Simulation Gamestitle music : Knucklebumpers: Javen & Kiv Sanchezinsta: @3gamerdadscontact: [email protected]