Hi there! My name’s Gareth, also known as the 16-Bit Dad. I’m a first-time father to an Autistic daughter, a retro game collector and a Twitch streamer.
On this blog, you can find retro gaming reviews and top 7 lists, as well as help and advice for both first-time parents and Autism Parents. You can also find out everything you need to know about my Twitch streams!
Are you looking for some awesome retro gaming reviews? Or maybe you’re here to read some honest and open articles about raising an Autistic child? Then click here to read my latest retro gaming and parenting posts!
Looking for information about my Twitch streams? Or are you trying to find a new retro gaming streamer to watch? Whichever the case may be, you can find all of the info you need about my streams & the 16-Bit Dad community by clicking below!
From retro games to modern games, the 16-Bit Dad Twitch channel cover all aspects of the gaming sphere. If you’re looking for a calm and casual streamer as opposed to all of those over the top reaction, then come and join us! With a focus on an inclusive and welcoming community, you’re bound to make some awesome friends too.
Please note: streams start at 10:45pm UK time
The Weekly Retro Showcase game is chosen at random each week from a Master List that everyone in the community Discord is able to add to.
So I was reading one of posts over on DadBlogUK today, discussing the bane of short journeys, and it made me realise how much time I spend in the car! I actually calculated it whilst reading and commenting on said post; on average I spend 4 hours a day during the week...
Sorry in advance for this stereotypical "happy parent" post, but I don't really know a better way to start of the Parenting part of my little blog thing I have here... Anyway, for those of you who follow me on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, you'll probably have...
So, I'm a huge cyberpunk fan. From Ghost in the Shell to Neuromancer and the Matrix, I'll watch, read or play pretty much anything cyberpunk to see whether it's good. For example, I've recently been playing Dex on PC, Shadowrun Returns on my phone, and Deus Ex:...
What's a better way to get this blog section started than to review one of the biggest (albiet overshadowed) games at the moment? So, that's exactly what I'm gonna do! Ladies and gentleman, allow me to introduce you to Titanfall 2....
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