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Author: Michael Knight

Michael teaches high school classes in Science, History, and Computer Science including Game Design. He is the father of six with ages ranging from 27 to 16 as well as a proud grandfather. Michael is the author of over one hundred published video game strategy guides and when not playing board games, enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘My Boardgame Logbook’

July 28, 2026July 25, 2026Michael Knight

My Boardgame Logbook is a physical logbook designed for players to keep track of the games they have played. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. There are three different pledge levels each for a different version of the book.

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Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of a Classic Puzzle Game with ‘Rush Hour Duel’

July 24, 2026July 23, 2026Michael Knight

‘Rush Hour Duel’ is a two-player puzzle game based on the original traffic puzzle game where players have to get their car out of the traffic jam before their opponent.

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Celebrate 20 Years of ‘Fablehaven’ with ‘Fablehaven: The Illustrated Edition’

July 22, 2026July 21, 2026Michael Knight

‘Fablehaven: The Illustrated Edition’ is a new release of the original novel by Brandon Mull celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original release. This new edition features 100 new color illustrations that brings this modern classis to life.

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‘Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston’ Premieres on Nat Geo, Disney+, and Hulu

July 21, 2026July 25, 2026Michael Knight

‘Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston’ premieres Wednesday, July 22 at 8/7c on National Geographic and begins streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Get Personal Cloud Storage With The New UGREEN DXP4800 GT NAS

July 17, 2026July 25, 2026Michael Knight

The DXP4800 GT NAS by UGREEN is an NAS with bays for four hard drives of 30TB each and 2 SSD slots for a total of 144TB of memory. It is easy to setup and use to access your photos, videos, and other files from any location using a computer or even a smart phone.

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‘HEAT: Legends’ Adds More Challenging AI Drivers to ‘HEAT: Pedal to the Metal’

July 3, 2026July 16, 2026Michael Knight

HEAT: Legends is an expansion for HEAT: Pedal to the Metal and requires the base game to play. It adds more challenging AI controlled drivers to make your races more interesting.

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Keep Your Laptop and Devices Powered with the New UGREEN Nexode Pro Power Bank

June 22, 2026July 16, 2026Michael Knight

The UGREEN Nexode Pro Power Bank features a 25,000mAh battery capacity with 200W of total power. With up to 100W single-port output, it delivers enough power to charge laptops and keep multiple devices running throughout long workdays, flights, and business trips without relying on wall outlets.

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FEPPO’s New Waterless Diffuser and Compact Vacuum Sealer Improve Your Life at Home

June 19, 2026July 16, 2026Michael Knight

FEPPO’s new waterless diffuser and compact food vacuum sealer are great products that will improve your life at home.

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Keep Track of Your Items with the Soccer Inspired FineTrack 2 by UGREEEN

June 15, 2026July 16, 2026Michael Knight

The FineTrack 2 bu UGREEN is an air tracker similar to Apple’s AirTags. It works with Apple’s iOS and Apple Find My app. It is very easy to setup and connect to your Apple device and features a 110 dB alarm to help you find your lost items.

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Power Your Devices with UGREEN’s New Nexode and Magflow Air Editions

June 1, 2026June 13, 2026Michael Knight

The new Nexode and Magflow Air Edition fast chargers and power bank from UGREEN are perfect for charging your devices at home as well as while travelling.

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‘Sudden Strike 5’ Let’s You Become a WWII Commander

May 25, 2026Michael Knight

‘Sudden Strike 5’ has a steep learning curve but gives the player total control as the commander of WWII armies.

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Video Game Roundup: May 2026

May 25, 2026June 8, 2026Michael Knight

Video Game Roundup offers information on some of the latest and upcoming video games.

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Illuminate the Night with the OGERY Camping Lights

May 22, 2026June 8, 2026Michael Knight

The OGERY Camping Lights provide portable lighting for camping as well as working outdoors in the dark. It includes a tripod stand as well as a hook and magnets for hanging them from all types of locations.

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Keep your Bed Dust and Dust Mite Free with the FEPPO Cordless Mattress Vacuum Cleaner

May 18, 2026June 8, 2026Michael Knight

The FEPPO Cordless Mattress Vacuum Cleaner uses high suction power as well as UV-C lights and ultrasonic technology to thoroughly remove dust and dust mites from beds and furniture.

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Carrera Brings ‘Mario Kart’ from the Digital to Real Life

May 12, 2026May 24, 2026Michael Knight

The Carrera Mario Kart Tabletop Toy Racing Set and Carrera GO!!! Mario Kart Slot Car Racing Set offer hours of kart racing fun that takes Mario and Luigi from the popular video game series and put them onto your floor or tabletop for real life racing.

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‘Catan: On the Road’ Is a Quick Card Game Version of the Classic

May 6, 2026May 24, 2026Michael Knight

Catan: on the Road is a card game for 3-4 players, ages 10 and up, and takes about 15 minutes to play. It does a great job of converting a board game into an accessible card game.

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Keep Your Desk and Counter Neat with the JOYROOM Detachable Magnetic Cord Organizer

May 1, 2026May 7, 2026Michael Knight

The JOYROOM Detachable Magnetic Cord Organizer keeps all of your devices’ cords accessible while not cluttering your surfaces with cords.

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Command a WWII Airfield in ‘Ground of Aces’

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026Michael Knight

Ground of Aces is a PC video game where you build an RAF airbase during World War II. It is currently available on Steam in Early Access

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Work in Comfort with the FlexiSpot C7 Max Premium Ergonomic Office Chair

April 17, 2026May 7, 2026Michael Knight

The C7 Max Ergonomic Office Chair by FlexiSpot is one of the most comfortable office chairs available and features many different ways to adjust it to fit your needs and includes an optional footrest for putting up your feet while sitting.

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Talisman Sagas: Crown of Blood Expansion Coming In June

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Michael Knight

Avalon Hill has just announced their latest expansion to Talisman: 5th Edition. Face off against Count Dracula! Experience Talisman Sagas: Crown of Blood.

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Stay Cool Outdoors with the OGERY Camping Fan

April 13, 2026May 7, 2026Michael Knight

As a former scout and scoutmaster, I did a lot of camping. While you can always add layers when it is cold, when it is hot, there is only so much you can take off to stay cool. With the advent of cheaper, higher capacity batteries, camping and enjoying the outdoors is becoming more comfortable. […]

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‘HEAT: Rocky Roads’ Adds Two New Tracks and More to GeekDad’s 2023 Game of the Year

April 8, 2026April 6, 2026Michael Knight

A few years ago, Days of Wonder sent me an early copy of HEAT: Pedal to the Metal. While racing games were not one of my top themes for board games, after reading the rules and playing it for the first time, I was impressed. The more I played it, the more I liked it. […]

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James Cameron’s ‘Secrets of the Bees’ Premieres on Nat Geo, Disney+, and Hulu

March 30, 2026July 20, 2026Michael Knight

Secrets of the Bees, a series produced by by James Cameron, looks at the lives of several different type of bees and explores their important role in the world ecosystem. It premieres Tuesday, March 31 at 8/7c on National Geographic and begins streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Keeping Your Home Clean is Easier with the FEPPO Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

March 27, 2026May 10, 2026Michael Knight

The FEPPO Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is light-weight and versatile allowing it to clean your floors, stairs, furniture, and more quickly and effectively.

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Ryan Gosling Tries to Save the World in ‘Project Hail Mary’

March 19, 2026March 27, 2026Michael Knight

‘Project Hail Mary’ is a story about a middle school teacher sent out into space to find a solution to save the world. Along the way, he must work with a lifeform from another planet which has the same problem. It releases in US theaters on Friday, March 20th.

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Upgrade Your Workspace with the FlexiSpot E7 Plus Max Standing Desk

March 18, 2026April 16, 2026Michael Knight

The E7 Plus Max Standing Desk by FlexiSpot features four legs with four motors and is capable of supporting and lifting up to 660 lbs. This desk looks great in a home or office and comes with a variety of desktops in different woods, styles, colors, and sizes.

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Lay Track for a Monster Train in ‘Ghosts Galore’

March 16, 2026March 19, 2026Michael Knight

Ghosts Galore is a tile laying game where players draft tiles and then place them to create their own paths of track to connect monsters in combinations to earn the most points. 

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The CAVN Blood Pressure Monitor Makes Taking Your Blood Pressure Easier

March 13, 2026March 27, 2026Michael Knight

The CAVN Blood Pressure Monitor is a tabletop monitor that features a barrel-type, no wrap design along with guided arm positioning and one touch operation to make checking your blood pressure at home very easy.

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Eat An Hot Lunch Anywhere with the LunchGO G1 Smart Electric Heated Lunch Box

March 9, 2026March 16, 2026Michael Knight

The LunchGO G1 Smart Electric Heated Lunch Box offers a great way to have a hot meal on the go without cords and is so easy to use. Just set the time you want to eat and the controls will automatically set a time for the warming to begin so your meal is hot and ready when you want it.

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Werner Herzog’s ‘Ghost Elephants’ Premieres on Nat Geo, Disney+, and Hulu

March 6, 2026March 11, 2026Michael Knight

Ghost Elephants, a film by Werner Herzog, follows Dr. Steve Boyes, conservation biologist and National Geographic Explorer, in search of a mysterious, elusive herd of Ghost Elephants in the highlands of Angola. It premieres March 7 at 9/8c on National Geographic and begins streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

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