Dial M for Murder: GeekDad Reviews ‘Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club’
‘Emio – The Smiling Man’ understands what it is to a fault, using all the trappings of both murder mystery and visual storytelling to great effect.
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The Fifine Ampligame Speaker System: More Than Just a Desktop Sound Solution
If you’re in the market for a speaker set that excels for desktop gaming but can also be used in a number of other environments, the Fifine Ampligame A22 fits the bill.
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‘Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club’ Episodic Demo Available
Nintendo of America has just made a demo available for the upcoming point-and-click narrative game ‘Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club,’ and it gives new players a perfect taste of what this creepy, crime-solving adventure is all about.
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Visit Symbiote Studios at SDCC 2024 for Exclusive Plush Toys
This year’s SDCC exclusives from Symbiote Studios include Trixie from ‘My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic’ and Battle Damage Sludge from ‘Transformers: The Movie.’
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Work More Comfortably in the Sihoo Doro S100 Ergonomic Office Chair
The Sihoo Doro S100 ergonomic office chair has already proven itself to be an invaluable addition to my workspace.
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TeeTurtle Celebrates 25 Years of SpongeBob With a New Plushie Collection
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate SpongeBob’s big anniversary, are in need of a gift for that special kid in your life, or simply want to relive your favorite Bikini Bottom memories with your family, look no further than TeeTurtle’s ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Plushie Collection.
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A Lifetime of Training: GeekDad Reviews ‘Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition’
A must-buy for old heads, new players wishing to experience that original Nintendo renaissance in the most accessible way possible, and especially those of us who want to share this gaming history with a new generation, ‘Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition’ is a release truly worthy of all its inevitable hype.
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Stay Spooky: GeekDad Reviews ‘Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD’
‘Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon’ was a joy to play a decade ago, and this new HD remake doesn’t miss a single step.
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Open a Portal to Fun and Adventure in ‘Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’
This week the Nintendo Switch receives an amazing new release in ‘Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door,’ and it’s a great example of how a proper remake can help an old game feel new again.
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Strike a Pose With Mario and GoNoodle
This week it was announced that Nintendo has partnered with children’s entertainment platform GoNoodle.
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Take a Deep Dive Into ‘Endless Ocean Luminous’
While the story is certainly nothing to write home about, the accessible mechanics and unbridled spirit of exploration offered in ‘Endless Ocean Luminous’ are fun and engaging for gamers of all skill levels.
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‘Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’ Preview
Hot on the heels of last year’s excellent ‘Super Mario RPG’ remake, Nintendo has seen fit to bless us with a new take on the beloved GameCube title ‘Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.’
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Stephen Graham Jones’s ‘The Angel of Indian Lake’ Is More ‘Dream Warriors’ Than ‘Season of the Witch’
Even if I hadn’t already read the bulk of Stephen Graham Jones’s creative output, the Indian Lake books are more than enough to place him firmly in the hallowed halls of horror luminaries like King and Barker.
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On a Role – GeekDad Reviews ‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’
‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’ does away with the weepy, emotionally fragile Peach of old in favor of strong, self-assured protagonist who, like Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston before her, is every woman.
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Happy MAR10 Day to All That Celebrate
It’s March 10th once again, meaning that it’s time to celebrate Nintendo’s diminutive plumber with video game deals, special promotions, and career retrospectives.
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Refreshingly Retro – GeekDad Reviews ‘Mario vs. Donkey Kong’ for Nintendo Switch
With massive open worlds like Hyrule and countless Pokémon to collect in other first-party Switch releases, it’s really satisfying to see Nintendo stripping things back down to the proverbial basics, and ‘Mario vs. Donkey Kong’ is all the better for it.
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Treat Your Geeky Valentine to Symbiote Studios Plushies
The gift of pop-culture plushies is the perfect way to say “I love you” to that special someone.
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Explore Memory, Mystery, and Poor Parenting in ‘Another Code: Recollection’
In ‘Another Code: Recollection’ you’ll guide 13-year-old protagonist Ashley Mizuki Robbins through the mysteries of Blood Edward Island (‘Two Memories’), and then you’ll quickly be greeted by 16-year-old Ashley as she is drawn into even more intrigue around Lake Juliet (‘Journey Into Lost Memories’).
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New ‘Shonen Jump’ Clothing Collections Celebrate ‘Dragon Ball Z’ and ‘Sakamoto Days’
Late last year the official ‘Shonen Jump’ Store launched a pair of capsule clothing collections inspired by two of its standout manga serials—one of which you’re surely familiar with and another that may be a bit off your radar.
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The Crosley C72 Record Player Is the Perfect Gift for the Music Lover on Your List
Crosley Radio recently introduced the C72, an incredible all-in-one turntable system boasting not only robust Bluetooth capabilities but a pair of 60-watt stereo speakers to boot!
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GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Clothing and Accessories
From pop culture-inspired pieces and cosplay to outerwear (and even underwear), you’re sure to find something that’s just perfect for that hard-to-shop-for loved one on your gift list.
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Mystery Dice Packs Make the Perfect Stocking-Stuffer
Mystery dice sets are a great way to add a dash of excitement and adventure to your holiday gifting.
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GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Toys
We hope that this year’s holiday toy guide helps you find just the thing you need for that special person on your gift list.
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A Matter of Timing — GeekDad Reviews ‘Super Mario RPG’ for the Nintendo Switch
Everything you love about ‘Legend of the Seven Stars’ is still here in this contemporary ‘Super Mario RPG’ adventure.
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Poultry in Motion – GeekDad Reviews ‘WarioWare: Move It’
‘WarioWare: Move It!’ is great for family gaming—garlic-breathed protagonist notwithstanding.
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GeekDad First Impressions: ‘Super Mario RPG’ for Nintendo Switch
The weird and wonderful world of ‘Super Mario RPG’ is coming soon to a Nintendo Switch near you.
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Two New YA Novels to Add to Your Halloween Reading List
‘The Last Girls Standing’ and ‘Stranger Things: Flight of Icarus’ managed to stay with me long after I closed their covers, and not just because they offered the requisite thrills and chills I look for in spooky seasonal reading. Each transported me to their respective world of intrigue, mystery, and danger by making their heroes relatable… even to a middle-aged reader like myself.
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It’s a Wonderful Life: GeekDad Reviews ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’
‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’ is a new high-water mark for the 2D ‘Super Mario Bros.’ line. It’s a Nintendo Switch must-have and a holiday must-play for gamer families who have gathered together to celebrate the season.
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Explore the World of ‘Demon Slayer’ in Two New Books From Viz Media
Two new books from Viz Media take you inside the world of ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’—just in time for Halloween!
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Bring Halloween Horror Nights Home With Creepy Universal Merch
Experience Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights anywhere through the magic of merch!
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