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Make the (Nintendo) Switch this Father’s Day

Playing Snipperclips with andrew

For the past couple of years for Father’s Day we have had epic water balloon fights. That is the activity that I enjoy most for Father’s Day, having great fun with the family. Getting everyone to laugh and let loose. Especially me. I’m too rigid in day to day life and need these moments of chaos and fun to be able to act like the little kid inside me. I think that many dads want a chance to play with their kids and have a great time on Father’s Day. This year I’d still like to have that epic water balloon fight, but once we dry off I would like to try some play fighting of another sort.

I bought the Nintendo Switch the day it came out, I had it pre-ordered and could not wait to experience this new gaming system. I’ve been a Nintendo fan ever since the NES back in the 80’s. So far I have only been playing the switch on my own except for two things. Andrew and I did the Global Test Fire of Splatoon 2 and we recently got a copy of Snipperclips to review (see below). There are some great family games for the Nintendo Switch like Mario Kart 8 and the upcoming wacky boxing game: ARMS. ARMS just happens to be coming out on Father’s Day and that is something I’d love to play with the kids on that day. Here is some official info on the game.

ARMS

ARMS (Nintendo Switch, $59.99) is the newest creation from the team behind the hit game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Choose a unique fighting champion, equip your own combination of extendable arms and then battle it out with friends and family!* Using a mix of button presses and quick hand motions, ARMS allows you to throw tactical punches or avoid incoming attacks. Unleash your inner fighter in this unbelievable sporting event!

Dads will love the game Engadget calls “a lighthearted, competition-focused brawler with endearing characters, unique stages and excellently balanced gameplay” and that IGN says is “a fighting game with a balletic rhythm and flow that feels unique.”

ARMS launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on June 16. For more information, check out http://arms.nintendo.com/.

*Additional accessories required for multiplayer and are sold separately.

Arms Looks like a pretty incredible game. It is funny and colorful and just the sort of game that Nintendo would create to bring the family together to play. Nintendo also created a cute little game called Snipperclips that is just as colorful but a bit less exciting. However, it is still fun and funny to play. Continue reading Make the (Nintendo) Switch this Father’s Day

A Father’s Day Influx

Fathers Day Influx
Photo-A-Day #4079

A quiet day around these parts. Lot’s of catching up on sleep but I also wrote a post for a Pampers Campaign. Yes, a Pampers campaign. The kids have been out of diapers for a while now but we are talking about how our babies made us dads. I recount our lives and more and how the kids turned me into a dad. You can read that in this post My Journey to Becoming a Dad #ThanksBaby.

I also received this interesting video card from Dove Men +Care about Dad’s being Heroes as part of their #RealStrength campaign. You can watch the video on the Dove Men +Care YouTube Channel.

I also received a copy of the upcoming book from Disney called The Art of Disney Dragons. This is a beautiful hardcover book with incredible artwork of all the dragons that have been in Disney movies and cartoons.

I also received a tasty package of baked goods from Dancing Deer Baking Co. You can see more in the video and images below. Continue reading A Father’s Day Influx