What happens when you actually pull the plug on your kids' gaming privileges? This week, Jeff shares the surprising results of a digital detox, and Trevor braces for a similar battle with his youngest. We dive into why modern "endless" games like Roblox and Fortnite make it harder for kids to disconnect compared to the narrative games we grew up with.

Plus, we tackle the growing controversy around NBA 2K25. 2K Games is shutting down servers, which is permanently disabling the single-player MyCareer mode—meaning a chunk of the game you paid for is disappearing forever. We rant about the ruthless monetization of modern sports titles and why the industry needs to change. Finally, we debate the pros and cons of migrating the console out of the dark gaming dungeon and into the bright, social space of the family living room.

In this episode:

• The unexpected social benefits of taking away the kids' digital playground.

• Why live-service games make setting boundaries harder.

• NBA 2K25 server shutdowns killing single-player progress.

• Gaming in the living room vs. the home office dungeon.

• Shoutout to the indie hockey game, Tape to Tape.

Have you recalibrated your gaming setup or dealt with the sports game treadmill? Let us know at newdadgaming.com. Remember, just because you became a dad does not mean it's game over!

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