My son just turned two. I've been a dad for two years, and I have managed, somehow, to remain a gamer.

Actually, not a lot has changed since my son was born. The biggest difference is when I play games. I used to play games whenever I felt like it. Now, the only time I can really play games is after my son has gone to bed (and the house has been cleaned). But this is all right. I still get enough game time in, and I don't have to worry that I'm neglecting my son or missing any of his childhood to play video games.

As for my son, he recently tried his first games! He likes my DJ Hero controller. He likes to spin the platter back and forth and go 'wocka-wocka-wocka' as I have taught him. So, I tried to get him going with some Daft Punk vs. Queen at beginner difficulty. He didn't seem to be able to connect the on-screen action with the controller though, so I really don't feel like he 'played' DJ Hero.

More recently, I let him try Bit.Trip Beat, and I think this is the first time he truly played a video game. I think it's fitting that his first game is a reimagining of one of the first video games ever, Pong. It was clear that he had the sense that he was controlling the bat and trying to hit the balls. Whenever he missed too many balls and the screen turned black and white to indicate the threat of game over, he would want me to take over. When the screen turned back to colour, he would want to continue playing.

He seemed to like it enough at the time, but he hasn't asked me to play it again since. This surprises me, as he usually insistently begs me to do things again and again after the first time. Is this a sign that he isn't destined to be quite the gamer his dad is? Or was he not interested because the game wasn't Call of Duty? Probably still too early to tell.

Either way, it will be fine. Either I'll have a co-op partner, or I'll have the PS3 all to myself. Talk about win-win! ;)