The GamerDad Podcast

GamerDadBob

We talk about things Magic the Gathering and gaming. We'll discuss topics you've all already heard before. Why listen to us? Well, we're a little older, a little wiser, we work full time jobs, have families and have a REAL take on MTG and gaming. We're not paid, not sponsored (yet) and have no obligation to anyone but ourselves. Come join us every other week to reminisce about the good old days or learn more about the current state of affairs in our small piece of the gaming world. Find Bob here: https://linktr.ee/gamerdadbob Find Jesse here: https://linktr.ee/jessehogie

  1. 11/24/2025

    Episode 24: Why You Can’t Trust Game Reviews

    What do game reviews even mean anymore when you’re 30+, a parent, and lucky to get ninety minutes of playtime a night? That’s the question Bob and Jesse tackle in this episode — a frank look at how modern reviews fail the people who actually buy the games. We break down the real problems behind today’s review culture: controlled preview events, pre-release PC builds that don’t match console reality, rushed “review-in-progress” scores, and an ecosystem where writers can’t afford to bite the hand that feeds them. From Cyberpunk’s PC-only review bubble to Starfield’s critical praise vs player frustration, we dig into why traditional reviews increasingly feel disconnected from adult gamers with limited time. We also talk about what does matter: pacing, stability, respect for your schedule, and a “taste map” built around the genres and studios that actually fit your life now. Whether it’s knowing when to skip a Soulslike, trusting CD Projekt Red, or deciding which games deserve a pre-order, this episode is a grounded guide for anyone who buys games with their own money and their own time. Plus: Fallout 4’s disastrous re-release, the Ubisoft bloat problem, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s disconnect, Baldur’s Gate III’s legacy, Expedition 33’s award sweep, DLC timelines, Battle Pass fatigue, and why the most honest metric might be “can I pause this game when my kid needs me?” For gamers with jobs, kids, and limited hours — this one’s for you.

    1h 13m

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We talk about things Magic the Gathering and gaming. We'll discuss topics you've all already heard before. Why listen to us? Well, we're a little older, a little wiser, we work full time jobs, have families and have a REAL take on MTG and gaming. We're not paid, not sponsored (yet) and have no obligation to anyone but ourselves. Come join us every other week to reminisce about the good old days or learn more about the current state of affairs in our small piece of the gaming world. Find Bob here: https://linktr.ee/gamerdadbob Find Jesse here: https://linktr.ee/jessehogie