This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor shares his new dad gaming cubby setup, complete with a Switch Lite gifted by his nephews and an ingenious use of the Quest 3 as a giant PS4 screen. Jeff returns to Death Stranding to prep for its sequel, and the dads compare small cozy games vs. massive open-world grinds.

Also discussed:

• A beautiful dad poem about painted nails and princess parties

• Dad Beers of Summer featuring Zywiec and Trouble in the Fields

• Why NHL 2017 might still be the best hockey game

• The challenge of teen kids forgetting to eat

• Plans for a future Christmas game swap

👨‍👧‍👦 Thoughtful dad reflections. 🎮 Deep gaming chats. 🍺 Craft beer recs.

• Nintendo Switch Lite review from a dad’s perspective

• Using the Quest 3 for console gaming

• Revisiting Death Stranding before the sequel

• The reality of parenting teens and prepping for future independence

• Celebrating dads who host princess parties without fear

• EA NHL franchise nostalgia vs. monetization trends

• Upcoming gaming plans & backlog bets

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What happens when exams meet DLC drops? This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff discuss using video games as parenting bribes—and whether it’s genius or dangerous.

Jeff negotiates with his teen over a Hunter: Call of the Wild DLC, while Trevor deals with non-activated V-Bucks chaos after a birthday gone slightly wrong. We also revisit Jeff’s miraculously repaired Switch, uncover a save file survival guide, and share Father’s Day gaming gifts—including Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering cards and a motorcycle jack!

🧠 Thoughtful moments. 🎮 Geeky parenting. 💥 Classic chaos.

💬 Topics Covered:

• Using games & DLCs to motivate kids during exam season
• What to do if Fortnite V-Bucks don’t activate
• PSA: Always include the receipt with game currency gifts
• Nintendo Switch blue screen repair + save file survival tips
• Father’s Day recap: Magic cards, game wishlist debates & real dad appreciation
• The right way to gift digital currency as a parent (without blowing up your weekend)

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A surprise Switch 2 drop, a blue screen of death, and Father’s Day gift loopholes - this episode has it all.

Trevor barely escapes the clutches of buying a brand-new Switch 2… but just barely. Meanwhile, Jeff’s aging Switch kicks the bucket in spectacular fashion, sparking a desperate race against time to recover lost Pokémon and Zelda saves. With Father's Day around the corner, could a little gaming “gift” be the loophole that lets these dads break their no-new-games vow?

The dads dive into:

• The real-world temptation of walking into a store and seeing Switch 2 on the shelf

• An unexpected $800 price tag (!!!)

• First impressions from a dad who actually got one

• The harsh reality of old hardware failing at the worst time

• How to (maybe) get away with buying a game… if your kids want to play it with you 😇

If you're a dad balancing budget, backlogs, and the burning need for 120 FPS Fortnite, this one’s for you.

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