Parents' Guide to

Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

Solid kid-friendly comedy celebrates friendship, teamwork.

TV Disney Channel Comedy 2015
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Based on 2 parent reviews

Binge W.
Binge W. Parent of 10-year-old
July 30, 2018
age 6+

Rated TV Y7

Is funny and made really well. Has some violence but most of it is not scary violence. Plus has some insults like idiot and stupid.

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
kabobawsome
kabobawsome Adult
October 23, 2015
age 8+

The value and realism is actually valid

It is important to have a show like this to show children that competitive gaming is a valid job. Many people don't even consider that to be true, but, in my opinion, a job has two requirements. #1. You get money for doing it. Check. #2. It is legal. Check. Other than the really stupid female, kids can learn a lot from this show.

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Great role models
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What's the Story?

GAMER'S GUIDE TO PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING stars Cameron Boyce as Conor, a 15-year-old gaming prodigy who's finally risen to the top of the game when an untimely thumb injury puts him on the disabled list and costs him his sponsorships. To his further dismay, he's forced to forgo his private tutor and enroll in public school for the first time. Desperate to get back on the pro circuit, Conor enlists the help of adoring fan Franklin (Felix Avitia) and fellow gamers Ashley (Sophie Reynolds) and Wendell (Murray Wyatt Rundus) to reclaim his previous fame, but he finds surprising satisfaction in being part of this new team. As he adjusts to life as a regular teen, he and his friends use their gaming prowess to navigate the obstacles along the way.

Is It Any Good?

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Jessie alum Boyce seizes the starring role in this Disney comedy that will appeal to kids and young tweens. Conor's transformation from a self-absorbed fame junkie to a regular high school Joe isn't without its pitfalls, but the result leaves viewers with a positive impression of the importance of friendship. It's a particularly important message, not only for the target audience in general but also in relation to a virtual gaming culture that's easily isolating.

The show's creators could have (really, should have) done more to even out the gender ratio among the core cast, and spinning the lone female in the group as a stereotypical dim blonde was unnecessary. That said, parents will like what the characters have to say about the value of personal relationships, and kids will like how the show juxtaposes Conor's real life and his gaming talents to comical results.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about why having friends matters. Kids: How do your friends support you in good and bad times? Are there times when you enjoy being alone? How can you strike a balance between fostering relationships and caring for your own needs?

  • What access, if any, do your kids have to egaming? What security concerns accompany this kind of activity? How does your family stay safe while using the Internet?

  • Kids: Are you familiar with Cameron Boyce's other gigs? If so, were you interested in this series because of his previous work? Do you think that accounts for how often Disney recalls its stars for new roles?

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