Ep. 391: Bedtime Monopoly Massacre, Console Dust, & FFXIV Free Trials

Welcome to New Dad Gaming, where the adult beverages are poured, the kids are (mostly) asleep, and we’re figuring out our gaming lives! This week, Trevor and Jeff read an amazing email from a fellow "Rad Dad" and Less Than Jake fan, proving that passing down your musical taste to your kids is a beautiful—and sometimes surreal—experience.

Then, things get a little savage. Have you ever absolutely destroyed your kid in a game of Monopoly Deal or Mario Party just because you needed to mow the lawn or enforce bedtime? We confess our darkest dad-gaming sins and discuss what happens when the kids start bringing the smack talk.

We also tackle a tough realization: the family living room console might be gathering dust. Are iPads, laptops, and mobile games officially replacing the Switch and PlayStation for the next generation? Finally, Jeff explains how he's surviving Final Fantasy XIV as a busy parent. Spoiler: The free trial and NPC party systems are absolute game-changers for gaming dads who might need to step away at a moment's notice.

In this episode, we cover:

• Rad Dad Chronicles: A heartwarming listener story from Deadp 7 about concerts, kids, and pop-punk validation.

• Bedtime Sabotage: The ruthless tactics we use in Monopoly Deal and Mario Party to speed up curfew.

• The Console Exodus: Why teens and younger kids are abandoning traditional consoles for laptops, phones, and mobile apps.

• FFXIV for Dads: How to play a massive MMO like a stress-free, single-player game using the free trial and NPC companions.

• Bonus: A quick chat on using AI to build interactive homework tests for the kids.

Connect with Us: Have you ever turned up the heat on your kids in a game? Are your family consoles gathering dust? We'd love to hear your story! Reach out and share your experiences with the gaming dad community.

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