This week, Trevor and Jeff face their greatest challenge yet: resisting the urge to break their no-new-games vow. With the Elden Ring Nightreign expansion stealing the spotlight and rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 release buzzing, the temptation is real.

Meanwhile, one dad's teen dives headfirst into Dungeons & Dragons, sparking memories and hopes of future family campaigns. Plus: Elden Ring co-op fails, Fortnite struggles on old hardware, and the eternal dad debate - do you cave when that shiny new console is calling your name from behind the GameStop counter?

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💬 Topics Covered: Elden Ring: Nightreign – worth it for dads?

Nintendo Switch 2 – will we or won’t we?

D&D family nights and teen game clubs

Gaming dad guilt vs. gamer joy

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After a brief break (no disasters—just dad life), Trevor and Jeff are back to talk about holding strong in their no new games challenge—sort of. Jeff’s been tearing up the zombie roads in Days Gone, teaching his kids how to shop smart with Goat Simulator 3, and even… dabbling in Magic: The Gathering for the first time ever (blame the Final Fantasy crossover). Trevor manages to resist Oblivion Remastered and the eternal temptation of Days Gone, but it’s clear the struggle is real.

Also in this episode:

• 🐐 Kids go wild with Goat Simulator 3

• 🧙 Jeff discovers the overwhelming complexity (and cost!) of Magic: The Gathering

• 🏍 Days Gone proves a surprisingly deep and satisfying zombie sandbox

• 👶 Why it really does get easier as a dad—potty training, car seats, and nap schedules, be gone

• 🎮 The dads reflect on milestone wins and encourage new parents in the thick of it

• ✅ Boomerang Fu

• ✅ Goat Simulator 3

• 💬 (More suggestions welcome! Let us know what makes your list.)

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This week on New Dad Gaming, Trevor and Jeff hold a special session of Dad Court to determine if their backlog challenge has been broken—or if there’s still hope for their gaming honor. Spoiler: Jeff may have withheld some crucial evidence…

Jeff confesses to a near-miss after buying (and refunding) Elite Dangerous over a cockpit color mod—but later drops the bomb that he bought the Oblivion Remaster. Can the court forgive a purchase that feels so right? Trevor also stands trial for getting dangerously close to a Switch 2 pre-order while helping his brother secure one during the pre-order madness. Temptation is real, gaming dads.

Also in this episode:

• Minecraft movie thoughts (like a fun, chaotic SNL skit)

• The fear of Minecraft theater chaos and TikTok popcorn wars

• Why Oblivion Remaster has restored faith in Bethesda (for now)

• Why sticking to your backlog is so hard when the glow-ups look this good

• The looming reality of $100 Switch 2 games

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