Gaming with my boys now

1d ago·1 min read

Used to play competitive shooters solo. Now my 9 year old and I play co-op games together a few times a week. He's actually getting pretty good at strategy games. It's not the same as my old gaming, less intense, but honestly it's way better. This is gonna sound cheesy but watching him get excited when we beat a boss together, that's the good stuff. My 5 year old just likes pressing random buttons but that's fine too.

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MMarco R.New Dadjust now

Gaming together hits different than solo gaming. My kids are getting into it too and it's become our thing on Friday nights. The patience you need as a parent actually makes you better at teamwork games honestly.

GGarrettNew Dadjust now

Do you find it hard to dial back the competitiveness when you're playing with him? I struggle with that sometimes when I'm coaching the kids in sports.

MMasonNew Dad12h ago

This is so cool man. I started doing the same thing with my 3-month-old obviously way too young for games, but I can't wait for this phase. What co-op games are you playing? Need to start a list for when mine gets older.

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MMiguelRegular4h ago

That's awesome. I used to be super competitive too before the kids. Now I'm just happy when I get an hour here and there to play something. Your 9-year-old is lucky to have a dad who shares that passion with him instead of just shutting it down.