GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide – Clothing and Accessories
Check out our favorite clothing and accessory picks for the 2022 holiday season.
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Z. is a proud father of two, Managing Editor of the GeekDad blog, a multiple Parsec award-winning podcaster, and a lover of nerd music and culture. At this moment, he is likely thinking about clothes or playing video games. Possibly both.
GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide – Music, Books, and Media
These are our book, movie, and music picks for 2022, and we sincerely hope you find one that resonates with the special someone on your gift list.
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Your Black Friday Nintendo Switch Shopping Guide
Whether you’re in the market for a Nintendo Switch bundle, deals on first-party physical releases, or just some eShop titles for yourself, Nintendo’s Back Friday specials have what you’re looking for.
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No Training Wheels: GeekDad Reviews ‘Pokémon Scarlet’ and ‘Pokémon Violet’
The bigger, bolder, more challenging adventure of ‘Pokémon Scarlet’ and ‘Pokémon Violet’ proves that the franchise still knows how to innovate.
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Add ‘The Long Halloween — Deluxe Edition’ to Your Weekend Watch List
I can think of no better Halloween weekend viewing than ‘The Long Halloween – Deluxe Edition.’
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Fashion Goes Fun-Sized: GeekDad Reviews the WaterField Moto Front Sling
Once again WaterField comes to my workday rescue with the Moto Front Sling.
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‘Stanley & The Candy Cane Wormhole’ Is the Holiday Book/Activity/Snack Your Family Has Been Waiting For
For as little as $10, your pledge will allow Stanley’s story of perseverance and self-discovery to inspire children for generations to come.
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Begin Your ‘D&D’ Adventure With the ‘Dragons of Stormwreck Isle Starter Set’
The ‘Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle’ is an incredibly easy recommendation for fans of any age who want to take those first tentative steps into the fantastical world of ‘D&D.’
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A Wild New Mutation: GeekDad Reviews ‘Splatoon 3’
‘Splatoon 3’ wraps intuitive, enjoyable gameplay in a weird and wonderful narrative complete with big personalities, strong level design, and outlandish lore.
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The ‘Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere’ Lands Tomorrow
A special Nintendo Treehouse Live presentation, the release of the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model ‘Splatoon 3’ Edition, and the ‘Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere’ make for a perfect squid hat-trick!
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‘Splatoon 3’ Splatfest World Premiere Coming August 27
Promising at least two years of updates, paid DLC, and a fun new twist on the classic ‘Splatoon’ experience, ‘Splatoon 3’ is giving fans a lot to look forward to—with a Splatfest World Premiere demo coming sooner than you think!
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Too Much Too Young: GeekDad Reviews ‘Xenoblade Chronicles 3’ for Nintendo Switch
‘Xenoblade Chronicles 3’ has it all—action, mystery, betrayal, humor, romance—but what it has in abundance is heart.
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All Things to All People: GeekDad Reviews ‘Live A Live’ for the Nintendo Switch
‘Live A Live’ is a spectacular game that blends humor and heart with a brand of innovation that was clearly decades ahead of its time.
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Hit the Highway With the WaterField Moto Front Sling
Summer is here, and whether that means hitting the road or just hitting up your favorite local convention, the WaterField Moto Front Sling is just the bag you need for all your warm-weather activities.
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Nintendo Switch Preview: ‘Xenoblade Chronicles 3’ Is a Work of (Combat) Art
‘Xenoblade Chronicles 3’ offers exactly the blend of deep storytelling, nuanced combat, and outstanding world-building that fans crave.
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Nintendo Welcomes Summer With a Big Ol’ Super Sale
Nintendo’s Big Ol’ Super Sale offers great deals on Switch titles old and new!
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‘Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes’ Is the Next Great ‘Fire Emblem’ Game
‘Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes’ feels like a ‘Fire Emblem’ game in every way that matters.
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Spend Father’s Day With Amazon Luna, The Cloud Gaming Service Dad (Probably) Already Has
Cloud gaming platforms are a nice alternative for busy, budget-minded GeekDads, and Amazon’s Luna service might just be the perfect pick-up for Father’s Day.
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The Best of Both Worlds – A ‘Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes’ Preview
If you’re wondering who the target audience is for ‘Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes,’ allow me to introduce myself.
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A League of Their Own – GeekDad Reviews ‘Mario Strikers: Battle League’
Fans who’ve been patiently waiting 15 years for the follow-up to ‘Mario Strikers Charged’ won’t be disappointed with ‘Mario Strikers: Battle League.’
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Nintendo Switch Preview: You’ll Get a Kick Out of ‘Mario Strikers: Battle League’
All it took was a 40-minute sneak preview of ‘Battle League’ to remind me of everything I loved about the ‘Mario Strikers’ franchise.
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‘Nintendo Switch Sports’ Is a Worthy Successor to the ‘Wii Sports’ Legacy
‘Nintendo Switch Sports’ offers a variety of sports, modes, and difficulty levels, which, coupled with its intuitive controls, can’t help but make this title another enduring addition to Nintendo’s beloved sports and fitness franchise.
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WaterField’s Pouch Is a Must-Have for Analogue Pocket Owners
The Analogue Pocket Pouch by WaterField Designs looks just as premium and elegant as the Analogue Pocket itself.
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Monthly Mini Encounters — Quality 3D-Printed Minis for the Rest of Us
Archer Print and Paint’s Monthly Mini Encounters box takes the old concept of the mystery subscription box, cuts the unnecessary fat, and offers tabletop role-players a cohesive collection of 10 (or more) high-quality fantasy miniatures a month for less than $5 apiece.
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‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land’ Is an Experience to Remember
With an impressive array of old friends, new enemies, and an exciting, expansive world at the ready, ‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land’ is another out-of-this-world addition to ‘Kirby’ canon.
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‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land’ Is Off to a Great Start (And You Can Play the Demo Today!)
This week I was afforded an early look at ‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land’ and—once I finally managed to pull myself away from ‘Triangle Strategy’—I’ve really been enjoying the title.
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Three Sides to Every Story: GeekDad Reviews ‘Triangle Strategy’ for the Nintendo Switch
While its C-SPAN meets ‘Game of Thrones’ brand of political intrigue might not be for everyone, ‘Triangle Strategy’ is another outstanding addition to the Nintendo Switch library that strategy RPG fans simply should not miss.
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Build a Better Gaming Experience With Boar Games’ Castle System Magnetic Tabletop Terrain
Today’s sponsor, Italy’s Boar Games, is starting off 2022 on a high note with a fresh new Kickstarter to support their modular Castle System of tabletop RPG and wargame terrain.
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All Things New Are Old Again in ‘Pokémon Legends: Arceus’
While not as polished as the series’ core offerings, ‘Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ provides a truly unique experience steeped in the myth and mystery of a bygone era.
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WaterField Introduces the Analogue Pocket Pouch
San Francisco’s WaterField Designs heard the cries of the gaming community and put its team to work designing a safe, stylish way to travel with your Analogue Pocket. The only catch is, like the Analogue Pocket itself, this accessory is available in limited supply.
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