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Chris Rumore commented on Phil Grandin's blog post 'Time to hang up the sword, Link'

"I haven't really been interested in games too much since my son was born. I used to LOVE playing PC games and played Halo 1-3 (Co-op multiplayer w/ some old friends) The Xbox turned into kids tv show/movie streamer…"

Mar 3

Peter Edwards commented on Phil Grandin's blog post 'Time to hang up the sword, Link'

"I would definatly agree with the lack of gaming play over the last few years, but now the boys are older (4 & 1) it seems to be changing a bit. like some of the other comments below evenings are generally a safe bet. I seem to recall…"

Feb 5

Nathan Evenson commented on Phil Grandin's blog post 'Time to hang up the sword, Link'

"My 10-month-old daughter has always liked to "help" with computer games, and will sit in my lap for a good 20-40 minutes depending on her mood. However, I get my best playing done when I set her in the living room floor with toys, and let…"

Jan 28

Teknophyl commented on Phil Grandin's blog post 'Time to hang up the sword, Link'

"I went the handheld route and got a PSP when my kids were wee. I'd game at night mostly. Everything else I buy for my other consoles can be paused, which is nice when you have to get away from games without a save point."

Jan 8

Fabian commented on Phil Grandin's blog post 'Time to hang up the sword, Link'

"@Glenn Gass The Old Republic is free and fun imo."

Jan 5

Glenn Gass commented on Phil Grandin's blog post 'Time to hang up the sword, Link'

"We played City of Hero with my son in a baby bajorn(sp?) on my chest. We played for months with me wearing headphones mom asleep in the other room and baby on my chest. He became our mascot and I wasn't allowed on a raid one night…"

Jan 4

Cyrus Steele commented on Phil Grandin's blog post 'Time to hang up the sword, Link'

"Speaking as a dad of three kids under 4 years old. Yes your game time will diminish. But it all depends on your kids for exactly how much. Also there will be spots where gaming will just not exist while working through things (ie making it through…"

Jan 3

Russell Collins commented on Phil Grandin's blog post 'Time to hang up the sword, Link'

"I have to agree with Michael there. Right now, I can squeeze some time in while the kiddo heads down for a nap. And then one or two nights a week I tend to veg out on the xbox, work schedule and wife allowing me to that is. I have learned though,…"

Jan 1

Jacob Turner commented on Phil Grandin's blog post 'Time to hang up the sword, Link'

"With my son there was a long period where he would only sleep while held. So I frequently had him on my shoulder but could spare both hands due to various baby holding devices (like wraps). It was during this time I got in a very little…"

Dec 31

Fabian commented on Phil Grandin's blog post 'Time to hang up the sword, Link'

"I have taken up games that are quick or do not have to much story. I finished Halo 4 in one day. Played a few round online but not much. My wife is nice enough to let me have my late night raids on occasion, but mostly by then I am so tired I just…"

Dec 29, 2012

Michael Harrison commented on Phil Grandin's blog post 'Time to hang up the sword, Link'

"It's totally dependent on your baby's demeanor, but ours will sit in her saucer or on her play mat for about 30 minutes to an hour, playing with her little chew toys. I can squeeze in some Skyrim or Borderlands during this…"

Dec 27, 2012

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Time to hang up the sword, Link

I’m kicking myself for not thinking of this one earlier, but baby + video games might be a problem. This morning, I was speaking to a friend of mine with a 15-month old son, and asked how much gaming he has gotten in since the birth. “Um… I played Mario Galaxy for about fifteen minutes once.”Crap.Somewhere in the caverns of my mind, I was aware that the PlayStation and Wii would gather dust for some…See More

Dec 27, 2012

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Bamboozled!

Capitalism can be distilled through so many colloquialisms: “There’s a sucker born every minute,” “a fool and his money are soon parted,” etc. And sadly, every now and again, we all just make a stupid purchase. If we’re lucky, it’s only a loss of a few dollars; if we’re smart, it’s rare; and if we’re trying to look impressive online, we own up to it.Yesterday, Megan and I visited Babies-R-Us for the first time, and while this was a bit of an overwhelming experience (big stores like this make me…See More

Aug 22, 2012

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