Retro Gaming Blog | Twitch Streamer | Autism Dad Blog

Believe it or not, gaming can change lives!

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. I’m also a firm believer that video games can help to improve your life!

Here, you’ll find information on how gaming can change lives, as well as articles that cover both retro gaming and raising an autistic daughter. So why not take a look around?

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From retro games to modern games, the 16-Bit Dad Twitch channel covers 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.

Current Stream Schedule

Friday – Final Fantasy/Shadow Hearts
Saturday – Kingdom Hearts 3 (Blind)/Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Blind)
Sunday – Weekly Retro Showcase

Please note: streams start at 10:45pm UK time

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Latest Gaming Posts

The Town With No Name Review

Where do I begin? No, seriously, I don’t know where to start when it comes to reviewing and analysing The Town With No Name. So, let’s take some time to set the picture of what we are getting into here. The Town With No Name is a Western-themed game released in 1992 for the Commodore...

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Weekly Showcase Rundown
18th February 2020

A Content Creator’s Realisation

So, over the past month and a half, I have been looking at the content that I have created, as well as the content I didn’t manage to create. This has led me to a significant realisation. I was trying to do too much. As you may or may not know, I have been trying...

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Gaming
16th February 2020

Final Fantasy – The Epic Stream Quest

So, you may have figured it out already, but I’m a huge fan of Final Fantasy. The series has been a major part of my gaming history since I was a young kid and experienced a small part of Final Fantasy 6 (you can read more about my history with games here). I’ve played the...

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Final Fantasy
9th February 2020

Latest Parenting Posts

Engaging An Autistic Child With A Super Mario Matching Game

One of the things that I’ve noticed with my daughter is that she gets bored of her toys extremely quickly! And by that, I don’t mean the typical “playing for 3 days and then losing interest”; she will play with a new toy for about an hour or so and then often, never touch it...

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Autism
25th November 2019

Autism Parent Resources – An Ever-Growing List

Ever since my daughter got her Autism diagnosis, my wife and I have been looking into different resources and advice for Autism Parents. There’s a lot of information out there, as it happens, which we didn’t really expect. However, this just makes it more difficult. To use an outdated phrase; you can’t see the forest...

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Autism
30th October 2019

Dear Autism Parents, It’s Not Your Fault

For anyone who has read this blog for a while now, you’ll know that every now and then I write an article that’s more about getting something off my chest, rather than looking at retro games. This is one such post. My wife and I are still getting used to being “autism parents”. It’s something...