GeekDad First Impressions: ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’
‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’ is wonderfully clever, wonderfully inviting, and wonderfully unexpected.
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Solve the Mysteries of Ryme City in ‘Detective Pikachu Returns’
Perhaps the real Detective Pikachu was the friends we made along the way.
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Start the Halloween Season Off Right With ‘Batman: Mask of the Phantasm’ on 4K Ultra HD and Digital
‘Batman: Mask of the Phantasm’ boasts an intoxicating blend of mystery, romance, and even a couple of scares, making it the perfect way to kick off your Halloween season.
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GeekDad’s Guide to Halloween Horror Streaming
From kid-friendly spookiness to visceral frights, there’s a wealth of Halloween streaming options available this October.
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Wow Your Gaming Group With ‘Dungeons & Dragons: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book’
Over the summer I went on a bit of a pop-up book bender. Motivated in no small part by the work of paper engineer David Hawcock, I threw myself back into my childhood obsession with beautifully rendered paper landscapes and elaborate fold-out surprises. But, just as Hawcock isn’t the only master of the pop-up arts, […]
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‘Animal Crossing’ Comes to the Seattle Aquarium
‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ and the Seattle Aquarium joins forces for a crossover event like no other!
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Save Money With Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers
You can easily save $20 or more on two digital video game purchases using Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers, and in a big gaming household like mine, that really adds up!
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‘Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils’ Is Its Own Kind of Retro Fun
Relive the Game Boy Color-era gaming renaissance with gender-flipped action-platformer ‘Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils’—now available for Nintendo Switch!
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Travel in Style With the Nintendo Switch Master Kase Sling Bag
Kiwee’s Nintendo Switch Master Kase is a sling bag that boasts an inspired combination of style and functionality.
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Three New Pop-Up Books to Make Any Season Spookier
This week, ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Dracula,’ and ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ were released in Canterbury Classics’ new ‘Classic Pop-Up Tales’ line, blending the visual appeal of the graphic novel with the wow factor of the pop-up book.
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Prepare for Big, Big Fun in ‘Pikmin 4’
‘Pikmin’ games are about the joy of discovering a world as it opens up around you, and even with all its new additions, ‘Pikmin 4’ never loses sight of that.
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The Monolith Belt-Driven Turntable Is an Easy First Step to a Better Listening Experience
The quality and flexibility of Monoprice’s Monolith belt-driven turntable make it a perfect point of entry for those who want to take their listening to the next level without breaking the proverbial bank.
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Explore the Horrors of Parenthood in ‘Evil Dead Rise’
Rated R for bloody horror violence, gore, and harsh language, ‘Evil Dead Rise’ isn’t one to be sharing with your delicate little ones, but my teens and I had a hell of a time revisiting this blood-soaked gem of a film.
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Register Now for Nintendo Live 2023
Nintendo Live 2023 promises to be a fan event like no other.
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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’
‘Tears of the Kingdom’ is, in every way, an embarrassment of riches. Here are 10 things gamer parents should know before picking up the game for their families.
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There and Back Again — ‘The Art and Making of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’
Exhaustive but never exhausting, ‘The Art and Making of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ takes fans of the film from building the adventuring party to the true tales behind the movie’s monsters, settings, and set pieces, and even into those Easter eggs that so delighted us ‘D&D’ old-timers.
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Bring Home ‘Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham’ and ‘All-Star Superman’ on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, and Digital
Two great animated DC Comics adaptations have recently made their way to home video—both wonderfully free from the strict bonds of continuity.
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‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ — A GeekDad First Look
Last week I was given an opportunity to explore the awe-inspiring world of ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.’
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War Never Changes: GeekDad Reviews ‘Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp’ for Nintendo Switch
‘Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp’ is a love letter to the turn-based strategy games of old.
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GeekDad Preview: ‘Advance Wars 1+2: ReBoot Camp’ for Nintendo Switch
If you’re looking for a classic turn-based strategy experience reinvented for the contemporary audience, ‘Advance Wars 1+2: ReBoot Camp’ is sure to please.
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Junji Ito Brings Us More Gory Goodness in ‘Tombs’
‘Tombs’ blend of known characters, recently adapted content, and brand new entries to the American market combine to make it a satisfying read for existing fans, and its dark, unexpected, and regularly gruesome stories are sure to attract a brand new crop of horror heads to the realm of manga.
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Eiji Aonuma Provides an Early Look at ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’
Tuesday morning started off with a bang as series producer Eiji Aonuma gave fans a glorious 10-minute look at the gameplay of the upcoming Nintendo Switch release ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.’
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‘Don’t Fear the Reaper’ and the Return of the Ultimate Final Girl
Like ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ before it, Stephen Graham Jones’ ‘Don’t Fear the Reaper’ is a grim and challenging middle chapter. By its conclusion, when all the dirty laundry has been aired and all the narrative twists pounded flat, we’re again left with Jade Daniels, our once and future final girl, getting far less than what she rightly deserves. But what else could we expect?
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GeekDad Wishes You a Happy MAR10 Day!
It’s #MAR10DAY, and Nintendo of America has all the sweet, sweet deals to help you celebrate in style.
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You Can Go Home Again – GeekDad Reviews ‘Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe’
‘Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe’ is an all-you-can-eat buffet that certainly hits the spot.
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Two New Prequel Novels Have Me Genuinely Excited for ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’
Will ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ succeed where so many other ‘D&D’ adaptations have failed? Only time will tell, but prequel novels ‘The Druid’s Call’ and ‘The Road to Neverwinter’ seem to indicate that the project is on the right track!
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Game Boys and Samus and Zelda, Oh My!
Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct video presentation was an absolute barnburner! Check out all that’s coming and marvel at what’s already available now.
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GeekDad Preview: ‘Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe’
‘Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe’ packs even more fun into an old family favorite.
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‘Fire Emblem Engage’ Celebrates the Franchise’s Future and All That Came Before
‘Fire Emblem Engage’ is not ‘Fire Emblem: Three Houses,’ and it’s all the better for it.
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‘Fire Emblem Engage’ Fist Impressions
Following up the highly successful ‘Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ is no easy feat, but ‘Fire Emblem Engage’ certainly manages to dazzle with its bevy of new mechanics and rock-solid approach to turn-based strategy.
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