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Get Into Dungeons & Dragons Onslaught with Tendrils of the Lichen Lich Starter Set

November 4, 2024November 3, 2024Michael Knight

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Onslaught–Tendrils of the Lichen Lich’ is a competitive starter set that is a perfect introduction into the ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Onslaught’ system.

Explore Monstrous Worldbuilding With Two New ‘D&D’ Books

October 30, 2024October 29, 2024Z

It’s not too late to add ‘The Düngeonmeister Random Monster Generator’ and ‘Worlds & Realms: Adventures from Greyhawk to Faerûn and Beyond’ to your Halloween reading list.

‘A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders:’ A Book Review

October 30, 2024October 29, 2024Robin Brooks

‘A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders’ is a fascinating look at history through the ways in which we define our boundaries.

GeekMom: The ‘Pinkoween’ Trend: Time Traveling with Pink

October 28, 2024GeekMom

Pinkoween? Really? I know, I had the same reaction, because when I think of the pink craze on Halloween, I agree with Morticia Addams: When the color is on its own, I have never been a big pink person. I don’t have any beef with the color nor anything is represents. It just usually isn’t […]

Stack Overflow: 14 New Titles Coming Up in October

October 28, 2024October 27, 2024Mariana Ruiz

There is a huge range of titles coming up.

DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Wild Robot’ Now Available to Buy or Rent

October 24, 2024October 23, 2024Paul Benson

‘The Wild Robot’ is now available to own or rent on digital.

It’s Mario Time – GeekDad Reviews Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo

October 23, 2024October 22, 2024Z

On October 9, 2024, after a particularly intense barrage of dubious “leaks” surrounding its upcoming Switch successor, Nintendo made what is, perhaps, the most on-brand move in the company’s proud 135-year history; it released an alarm clock.

‘Half Truth: Second Guess’ Is a Worthy Follow-Up

October 23, 2024October 24, 2024Rob Huddleston

Four years ago, Jeopardy host Ken Jennings and Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield teamed up to create Half Truth, a trivia game with a twist. I reviewed the game back then and gave it our GeekDad Approved seal of approval, so when the publisher reached out asking if I would take a look at the second incarnation […]

‘Spooky Celebrations Around the World’ — A Book Review

October 18, 2024October 17, 2024Robin Brooks

‘Spooky Celebrations Around the World’ is a beautifully illustrated whistle-stop tour of the globe’s curious and eerie traditions.

Fun.com: Keeping the Fun In Halloween Costumes for 2024

October 17, 2024October 16, 2024Dakster Sullivan

Fun.com is my go-to place for Halloween costumes thanks to their wide variety of licenses and creative attire.

GeekMom: Cozy Gaming with ‘Echoes of Wisdom’

October 16, 2024GeekMom

Let me start by saying the unpopular thing out loud: I’m not normally a fan of the Legend of Zelda franchise. I know. Hear me out though. My first Zelda game was in the 1980s. I got confused. I got lost. I rage quit. More recently, I tried to play Tears of the Kingdom. I […]

‘Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman’ A Book Review

October 16, 2024October 15, 2024Robin Brooks

‘The Cinderman’ is the first ‘Spooksmiths Investigates’ novel. A spooky tale in which two children try to free their town from an evil spirit.

Reaping the Rewards: Watch out for Mama Bear in ‘RUN! The Card Game”

October 16, 2024October 15, 2024Michael Knight

When getting together as a family or a group of friends, whether at home, on vacation, or even camping, card games can be a great way to have fun, socialize, and bond together. While many traditional card games use the standard poker deck with number and face cards, there are many newer card games that […]

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: It’s All Over in ‘Epilogue’

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

I have good news and bad news. The bad news? You’re dead. But the good news is now you’ve got the chance to tell an amazing story about it.

Win One of Five Digital Codes to DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Wild Robot’

October 15, 2024October 14, 2024Paul Benson

‘The Wild Robot’ arrives on digital, and GeekDad has codes to give away!

Stack Overflow: Skipping Ahead

October 7, 2024October 6, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

What if you could skip to the good parts?

The EarFun Air 2 NC Earbuds Cancel Noise with Comfort

October 7, 2024October 6, 2024Michael Knight

The EarFun Air 2 NC wireless active noise canceling earbuds deliver great sound and comfort for an affordable price.

GeekMom: Some Thoughts on the Future of ‘The Sims’ Franchise

October 2, 2024GeekMom

I have been playing The Sims since a few of my gaming friends were talking about the release of Sims 3 and trusting their judgement, I picked up the game and was hooked ever since. The Sims 3 eventually became The Sims 4 and eventually I found myself wondering how long I had left with The Sims 4 until The […]

September 2024 Book Review Roundup!

October 1, 2024September 30, 2024Robin Brooks

My September 2024 Book Reviews took on a dystopian feel, not least in a Pulitzer-winning novel about the aftermath of Vietnam.

‘Treasure Trackers’ Digital Code Giveaway

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024Paul Benson

‘Treasure Trackers’ hits digital, and we have two codes to give away!

GeekMom: See Dragon Con Fandom Tracks Change From 1997-2024

September 24, 2024GeekMom

As a longtime Dragon Con attendee now measuring my time there in decades, I’m at least as fascinated by the culture surrounding the event as I am any given year’s panels or biggest costumes. I’ve written about aspects of it in the past (including its habit of forming “cults”), but this year I’m bringing you […]

GeekMom: 7 Reasons You Should Be Watching ‘Agatha All Along’

September 21, 2024GeekMom

A few years ago, when WandaVision first dropped, I wasn’t sure what it was going to be about, but it was a Marvel show and I decided to give it the benefit of a few episodes. I still remember the slow reveal of something larger going on, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover that WandaVision […]

‘Pinocchio: An Illuminated Edition’ — Collodi Is Reimagined in Mignola’s Particular Style

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024Mariana Ruiz

This Snicket-Mignola collaboration is weirdly attractive.

Crafting Through Anxiety – The Battle of the Crafts

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024Dakster Sullivan

I’ve tried sooooo many things to calm my mind when anxiety strikes. And because I have ADHD I tend to swap techniques more often than I’d care to admit. Today I’ll walk you through my top crafts and how well they lowered my anxiety on a scale of one to five (five being the best […]

GeekMom: A Thank You and Goodbye to ‘The Grand Tour’

September 16, 2024GeekMom

In 2002, Jeremy Clarkson helped usher in the age of Top Gear when the first episode aired on December 29. The following year, the lineup of Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May was in place… and the car programming world would never be the same. After 22 years of driving each other crazy (no pun […]

GeekMom: Artists and Makers We Loved from Tucson Comic-Con

September 11, 2024GeekMom

Labor Day weekend tends to host a number of conventions across the country from large and iconic ones like Dragon Con, to smaller and more local ones. Last year I wrote about the joy of smaller conventions after attending Tucson Comic-Con. We just attended our third Tucson Comic-Con and one of my favorite things to […]