Tom Fassbender, Author at GeekDad

Play In Relaxed Style With the Hendrick’s Gaming Chaise

April 24, 2022April 22, 2022Tom Fassbender

Much like the Earl of Sandwich invented the sandwich so he didn’t have to stop playing cards to eat, Hendrick’s Gin has invented the Hendrick’s Gaming Chaise so you don’t have to stop gaming to enjoy a martini.

My New Favorite Watch: Isotope GMT 0°

March 19, 2022March 18, 2022Tom Fassbender

The Isotope GMT 0° is a wonderfully designed GMT watch from Britain that goes big on zero.

The long-running book and TV series The Expanse concludes in December

The End of the ‘The Expanse’ — Both Book and TV Series Conclude this December

December 1, 2021November 30, 2021Tom Fassbender

This month marks end of ‘The Expanse’ with both the release of ‘Leviathan Falls,’ the ninth novel from Orbit Books, and the sixth season of the television series on Amazon Prime Video.

Build Your Own (Mini) Fire Lookout Tower

June 26, 2021June 25, 2021Tom Fassbender

If you enjoy the aesthetics of the iconic fire lookout tower, then Houha Designs has a model designed just for you.

Late to the Game: ‘Days Gone’

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021Tom Fassbender

When ‘Days Gone’ was offered for free on Playstation Plus in April 2021, it piqued my interest enough to warrant a download and trial play session.

The three men's watches from the Bremont Hawking Collection

Geek Watch: The Bremont Hawking

February 12, 2021February 11, 2021Tom Fassbender

The Bremont Hawking is a fabulous watch, built with precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, that honors one of the greatest scientific minds of our time.

Darkest Dungeon Apprentice Level Monster Manual

A Darker Shade of ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

November 11, 2020November 10, 2020Tom Fassbender1

‘Darkest Dungeon Apprentice Level Monster Manual’ offers D&D 5E stat blocks for more than 60 beasts from ‘Darkest Dungeon,’ making it a fabulous tool for finding creatures that will offer players a unique encounter.

‘Pathfinder 2E’ Humble Bundle Committed to Diversity and Social Justice

July 22, 2020Tom Fassbender

Get a digital edition of the award-nominated ‘Pathfinder 2E Core Rulebook’ for just $5 with a Humble Bundle benefiting three non-profit organizations that support people of color and social justice.

13 Geeky Watches — Fifth Edition

March 27, 2020March 26, 2020Tom Fassbender

Many of us are finding we have a little extra time on our hands these days. That means this is the perfect time to peruse the fifth edition of 13 Geeky Watches, a new selection of unusual, interesting, and maybe slightly strange timepieces that each have a certain geek appeal.

Glass Cannon Live: An Appreciation

October 5, 2019October 4, 2019Tom Fassbender

I never thought I’d be sitting in the audience watching a group of people play a role-playing game on stage. But there I was, with my daughters, at the inaugural episode of Glass Cannon Live. How I ended up there is a story nine years in the telling.

The Final ‘Game of Thrones’ Fantasy League—Week 6

May 24, 2019May 23, 2019Tom Fassbender

This is it! The last installment of the Game of ‘Game of Thrones’ Fantasy League. There can be only one winner of the Iron Throne trophy…

The Final ‘Game of Thrones’ Fantasy League—Week 5

May 17, 2019May 16, 2019Tom Fassbender

It’s the penultimate game in this contest we call the Final ‘Game of Thrones’ Fantasy League, and things aren’t going well in the kingdom.

The Final ‘Game of Thrones’ Fantasy League—Week 4

May 10, 2019May 9, 2019Tom Fassbender

Upsets and comebacks were the order of the day during the fourth contest of the Game of ‘Game of Thrones’ Fantasy League.

The Final ‘Game of Thrones’ Fantasy League — Week 3

May 3, 2019May 2, 2019Tom Fassbender

Here’s the breakdown of the Final ‘Game of Thrones’ Fantasy League for week 3—the darkest episode in the series history.

The Final ‘Game of Thrones’ Fantasy League — Week 2

April 26, 2019April 25, 2019Tom Fassbender

Week two of our final ‘Game of Thrones’ Fantasy League was marked by big scores and massive upsets.

Return to the Battlefield: A ‘Game of Thrones’ Fantasy League Rematch

April 19, 2019April 18, 2019Tom Fassbender

‘Game of Thrones’ is back! And so is Fantasizr’s Game of ‘Game of Thrones’ Fantasy League. We take to the field for one last battle for Westeros.

Don’t Pass Up the ‘Pathfinder’ 10th Anniversary Humble Bundle

March 1, 2019February 28, 2019Tom Fassbender

Get up to $505 of ‘Pathfinder RPG’ manuals and adventures with the ‘Pathfinder’ 10th Anniversary Humble Bundle.

Learn to Draw with Robbie Lee’s ‘Drawing Made Easy’

December 12, 2018December 11, 2018Tom Fassbender

Artist Robbie Lee’s new book, ‘Drawing Made Easy: How to Draw from Observation and Imagination,’ is a fantastic foray into the art of illustration that offers valuable lessons for everyone from beginners to veterans.

13 Geeky Watches — Fourth Edition

September 29, 2018September 27, 2018Tom Fassbender

The latest batch of interesting, unusual, and geeky watches for the chronometer-inclined among us.

Kickstarter Alert: ‘The Expanse’ RPG From Green Ronin

July 29, 2018July 28, 2018Tom Fassbender

Green Ronin has launched a Kickstarter campaign for an eagerly anticipated role-playing game version of James S. A. Corey’s ‘The Expanse.’

The Lightsaber Archive: Know Your Lightsaber

December 14, 2017December 30, 2017Tom Fassbender1

The Lightsaber Archive is where the serious Star Wars aficionados can get the lowdown on all things saber-related (as well as download some great vector lightsaber art).

Kickstarter Alert: X-PAK, the Ultimate Backpack Alternative

December 6, 2017December 28, 2017Tom Fassbender

A look at the Kickstarter campaign for the well-designed X-PAK ONE and X-PAK PRO from Code of Bell.

Prepare for ‘Blade Runner 2049’ With This Trio of Short Films

October 6, 2017Tom Fassbender1

Before you see ‘Blade Runner 2049,’ be sure to watch this trio of ‘Blade Runner’ short films that set the stage for the film’s unique vision of the future.

Geekdad Passport: Four Corners Monument

July 21, 2017Tom Fassbender4

I’ve long been fascinated by the Four Corners quadripoint in the United States. So when we planned a three-week adventure across the United States, Four Corners Monument was one of our must-see destinations.