So I've been a dad for nearly two weeks now. And you know what? It's great. Nappies, interrupted sleep - not a problem (yet). But what has really surprised me is how it has affected my gaming. Yes, it is still happening, but in a different way. The start button is now my friend, pausing is where my gaming is at. This isn't a issue offline, unless you count losing the "flow" in something like God of War a problem, but online gaming is out of the question at the moment. A screaming baby really doesn't care about a tightly fought 1-0 lead in Pro Evo on Xbox Live or a painstakingly gathered party in WoW, they just want attention. Talking of World of Warcraft, my obsession with that masterpiece is on hold now, probably for the next 18 years. So what games/systems work well with having a baby then? Any parents here care to comment how they fit games into their lives? So far these seem to work for me...
Handheld gaming - the PSP and DS are perfect for stop-start action, with Zoo Keeper and Lumines my current faves. Watching films on the PSP is less successful though - headphones and baby monitors just don't mix.
Fahrenheit- the classy new adventure is a hit in our house, not just because it is a great game, but because the sound effects and music seem to send baby to sleep. Action-orientated gamers may experience the same feeling.
So far that's it - hey, it's only been 10 days - but if you have any suggestions as to what games work and don't work with babies then post them below.
