Gameroom Junkies #73: The Voice of Mario, Charles Martinet
We finish up our Dragon Con coverage with an interview with Charles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo’s flagship character, Mario.
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Author: Preston Burt
Preston is a writer and graphic designer. He lives outside Atlanta, GA with his awesome wife and two amazing daughters (8 and 12). The host of the Gameroom Junkies Podcast, he has an affinity for VHS tapes and an obsession with arcade games and pinball machines. He has written for Paste and RETRO Magazines and is a founder of the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo.
10 Pieces of Inadvertent Nightmare Fuel for ’80s Kids
They say speaking about the trauma is the first step towards recovery. Here’s ten pieces of inadvertent nightmare fuel for ’80s kids.
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Talking Boglins and Sectaurs With Toy Designer Tim Clarke at Dragon Con
GeekDad sat down with toy and puppet designer Tim Clarke to talk about some of his most famous creations: Boglins and Sectaurs.
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Gameroom Junkies #72: From Dragon Con With Al Lowe and Mike Capps
Join us from Dragon Con for interviews with Al Lowe, the creator of ‘Leisure Suit Larry,’ and Mike Capps, former president of Epic Games
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A Review of the New Hasbro Gaming Crate
With Hasbro’s Gaming Crate, it’s like having a gaming sommelier customize a menu for you to enjoy. We take it for a test drive.
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Geek Out With Me: ‘Kids Incorporated’ Then and Now
From the clothes, hairstyles, and music of the ’80s to the arcade games in the malt shop and the free-range kids with no curfew, ‘Kids Incorporated’ is peak Americana.
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Gameroom Junkies #71: Activision Co-Founder & ‘Pitfall!’ Creator David Crane
We interview Activision Co-Founder David Crane, who set the course for the future of game designs that would come to define a generation.
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Raising Strong Girls? ‘Kazoo’ Is the Worry-Free Magazine Your Kids Need
‘Kazoo’ magazine is all about empowering young ladies, and it does so without shame…and without ads.
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Test Your Bluffing Skills with New Game ‘The Chameleon’
The Chameleon stands on its own as a quick and unique addition to your game collection.
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Thinking of Starting A Convention? 10 Things You Need to Know
If you’ve got the energy and passion it takes for starting a convention, seeing it into fruition is its own reward.
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Giveaway – 4th of July Digital Download Movie Bundle
GeekDad has partnered with Lionsgate Home Entertainment once again! This time, we’re giving away 10 patriotic digital downloads for Independence Day!
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‘Saban’s Power Rangers’ Home Entertainment Release Giveaway
In celebration of the home release of ‘Saban’s Power Rangers’ movie, one lucky person can win an exclusive prize pack of Power Rangers fun.
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Hasbro Enters the Subscription Box Arena With Hasbro Gaming Crate
The new Hasbro Gaming Crate lets the gaming giant serve hungry customers with diverse palates some of their newest games along with a few surprises.
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Giveaway – ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ Plus 17 Digital Downloads
GeekDad is pleased to offer you the chance to win some great Lionsgate digital movies & John Wick: Chapter 2 on Blu-ray.
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Gameroom Junkies #70: Arcades on the Road
Good news, the arcade scene is thriving! From the Midwest Gaming Classic to arcade bars in Denver to the console scene at home, we cover it all.
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Family-Friendly Digital Movies Giveaway From Lionsgate
How would you like to add some great entertainment to your virtual Easter basket? Enter to win eight family-friendly digital movies from Lionsgate Digital.
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Check Your ‘Rogue One’ Knowledge With This Short, Fun Quiz
Enjoy fun trivia and a crossword puzzle to test your knowledge of ‘Rogue One,’ now on Blu-ray and DVD!
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‘Saban’s Power Rangers Megaforce’ DVD Giveaway
Lionsgate and GeekDad are offering you the chance to win the action-packed ‘Saban’s Power Rangers Megaforce’ DVD set along with ‘Saban’s Power Rangers Megaforce’ Deluxe Ultra Dragon Sword!
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Watch the Teaser Trailer for the Upcoming Disney Pixar Movie ‘Coco’
Pixar is at it again, this time taking viewers on a magical, musical journey through the Land of the Dead with ‘COCO.’ Watch the teaser trailer now!
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Download a Free Activity Sheet for ‘Power Rangers Dino Super Charge: Extinction’ – Now On DVD!
Get hyped for the DVD release of ‘Power Rangers Dino Super Charge: Extinction’ with this free downloadable activity sheet for kids.
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A Love Letter to My Preteen Weirdo
Recently, out of the blue, you confided in me, “Nobody gets me, Dad.” and my heart sank. But they’re wrong. Weird is wonderful.
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Gameroom Junkies #69: Collection Control
Hoarders rejoice! In this episode we’re talking collecting and discuss ten tips to get your collection under control.
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Stack Overflow: Weird Tales
While many of the books and comics we review here at GeekDad fit into easily defined, clean-cut categories, there are many that are a bit harder to group. Honestly… they’re just plain weird.
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Horror Cult Classic ‘Parents’ Comes to Blu-ray 1/31 (Exclusive Clip)
The nostalgia train continues to chug down the tracks with the release of two new Vestron Video Blu-rays from Lionsgate: ‘Parents’ and ‘The Lair of the White Worm’
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Collection Control: 10 Tips to Tame Your Hoard
Remember, collecting should be fun. If it isn’t, you’re doing it wrong.
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‘La La Land’ and the Rest of the Golden Globe Winners
Continuing the tradition of Hollywood award shows favoring movies which highlight the movie-making industry, Damien Chazelle’s La La Land proved to be the big winner of the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards.
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10 Must-See Documentaries Now Streaming Online
Netflix, Amazon, and others have opened the floodgates lately with a slew of documentary subjects. Here are 10 new-ish docs to entertain, inspire, & enjoy.
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Exclusive Clip: ‘Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life’
Bestselling author James Patterson’s hit series-turned-movie Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life makes its way to Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand January 3, 2017.
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Gameroom Junkies #68: The 10 Best Video Games of 2016
The year is winding down, so it’s time for the Gameroom Junkies Podcast to take a look back at some of the best video games of 2016!
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Kid-Friendly Vinyl Album ‘This Record Belongs To…’ Deserves a Spin
‘This Record Belongs To _____’ is simultaneously nostalgic and timeless while being intriguingly new and refreshing. They simply don’t make records like this anymore (until now), and you and/or your child will find yourself humming away long after you’ve listened.
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