I really don't think you are going to miss violent games. Pick yourself up a cheap wii and DS, and play Rhythm Heaven, Layton, maybe Trace Memory and some JRPGs with your son. Personally, I find this games much more rewarding, and I think you will too. You should use games to bond with your son, not to force him into…

We do have the GDCA, but I don't think those are televised.

http://www.industrygamers.com/news/social-games-market-to-hit-864-billion-in-2014/

A new numbered entry was announced for 3DS a few moths back