Starting September 8, North America finally gets its very own ‘Splatoon 2’ Nintendo Switch bundle. Read More
New ‘Splatoon 2’ Switch Bundle Coming to Walmart This September (UPDATED)
Category Archives: Videogames
‘Night Trap 25th Anniversary’ Review
Limited Run Games re-releases the controversial game that helped create the ESRB, ‘Night Trap.’ Read More
4 Amazing New OFFICIAL Minecraft Books!
There are four new Minecraft books and they are EXCELLENT. I’ve read them all, cover to cover, and I cannot recommend them enough. Three are references-style and the fourth is a fictional story that should be required reading for all students… whether they know, love, or hate Minecraft. Read More
Re-Spawn: Video Game News for Week 32 – August 6th to August 12th, 2017
Welcome to our video game news for week 32. From cute cat warriors to LSD trips set to music we’ve got the news you need to know. Read More
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. Read More
Game On Expo Leveling Up Phoenix This Weekend
Gamers of all types will descend on the Phoenix Convention Center this weekend for Game On Expo, billed as the largest convention of its kind in the Southwest. Read More
WaterField MultiPlayer Pro Nintendo Switch Case Promotion Ends Soon
If you transport your Nintendo Switch often and need a convenient and stylish way to carry it, you should check out the MultiPlayer Pro before the promotion for a free download of the ‘Namco Museum’ game ends (because everyone needs to get their ‘Pac-Man’ and ‘Galaga’ fix from time to time). Read More
The Getting Excited for Gen Con 50 Super-MEGA Post
It’s our annual post of all the things all the GeekDads are looking forward to seeing at Gen Con. This year, it’s the 50th anniversary! Read More
Re-Spawn: Video Game News for Week 31 – July 30th to August 5th, 2017
Welcome to our video game news for week 31. Come in out of the summer rain and enjoy some video game entertainment with us. Read More
HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
Here’s a review of the new HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Read More
Re-Spawn: Video Game News for Week 30 – July 23rd to July 29th, 2017
Welcome to our video game news for week 30. I spent this weekend in Pittsburgh attending ReplayFX so our recap is short and sweet this time. Read More
Nintendo Unveils ‘New Super Mario Bros. 2’ 2DS Bundle and More for the Back-to-School Season
Nintendo reaffirms its dedication to the 2DS/3DS line with a new budget bundle and a solid game lineup for fall 2017. Read More
Beat the Summer Doldrums With Seagate’s Game Drive XBox Game Pass Special Edition
Seagate has the perfect companion drive for your XBox, with a Special Edition bonus that will keep your kids busy for the rest of the summer. Read More
Lenovo Y900 Razer Edition
After setting up the Lenovo IdeaCentre Y900 Razor Edition and starting to use it, I was hit with the last thing I expected from such a state of the art machine–intense nostalgia. Read More
New Releases for August 2017 – Can These Heroes Survive the Hype?
Can these new releases survive the hype and the history of their predecessors, or are they destined for the already teeming scrapheap of failed adaptations? Read More
Cosplay Family Spotlight: Cheetah Girl Cosplay
Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Cheetah Girl Cosplay. Read More
5 Reasons to Buy a New Nintendo 2DS XL
Who is the New Nintendo 2DS XL for? I gave it some thought and managed to pick five distinct types of handheld gamers who’d benefit from this new system with beefier specs at a smaller price tag. Read More
Re-Spawn: Video Game News for Week 29 – July 16th to July 22nd, 2017
Welcome to our video game news for week 29. This weekend I’m kicking back with lots of coffee and reading up on all the changes in the video game world. Read More
10 Practical Tips for Playing ‘Splatoon 2’
If you’re having trouble, feeling overwhelmed, or just can’t seem to get into that ‘Splatoon 2’ groove, read on for my 10 Squid Commandments. Read More
GeekDad Review: ‘Splatoon 2’ Leaves an Indelible Mark on the Nintendo Switch
I am calling it; ‘Splatoon 2’ is my game of the year for 2017. Read More
Re-Spawn: Video Game News for Week 28 – July 9th to July 15th, 2017
Welcome to our video game news for week 28. Summer is heating up so let’s come in out of the heat to read about some new video game news. Read More
Bringing Coding for Kids Into the Real World: littleBits Code Kit
STEAM education and coding for kids are huge industries right now, but how do you pick the best of the best? The littleBits Code Kit covers a lot of ground in this educational space while giving kids a fun way to learn. Read More
Commuter Gamer: ‘Valerian: City of Alpha’ Comes to Mobile
Spil Games’ ‘Valerian: City of Alpha’ brings the world of Valerian to your mobile phone. Read More
Seagate’s Game Drive Is the Perfect Way to Expand Your PS4
My favorite thing about the PlayStation Plus service is all the free games, but where to put them all?! Thankfully, I now have the Seagate Game Drive to solve that problem. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Roundup
It’s a busy week on Kickstarter! Here are a couple of tabletop projects you may want to keep your eye on. Read More
Re-Spawn: Video Game News for Week 27 – July 2nd to July 8th, 2017
GeekMom and GeekDad recap what caught their eye in recent video game news. Read More
Cosplay Family Spotlight: Cotter Family Cosplay
Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Cotter Family Cosplay. Read More
Puzzle Your Way Through ‘The House of Da Vinci’
Can you master the puzzles and inventions, or will you get lost in ‘The House of Da Vinci’?
Re-Spawn: This Week’s Video Game News for 07/03/2017
GeekMom and GeekDad recap what caught their eye in recent video game news. Read More
5 Tips for Sharing ‘Breath of the Wild’ With Your Kids
When sharing ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ with my kids, I elected to follow the advice of southern rock luminaries 38 Special: “Just hold on loosely / But don’t let go.” Read More
Cosplay Family Spotlight: Thorne Family Costuming
Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Thorne Family Costuming. Read More
New Releases for July 2017
Tom Holland reprises his web-slinger role in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming,’ which, based on the previews, some of us are a little worried should have been titled ‘Iron Man 4.’ Over on Netflix, Steve Gutenberg and Adam Sandler battle it out for the coveted “Lifetime ‘Why do people keep giving me jobs?!’ Achievement Award.” Meanwhile, Sir Patrick Stewart will likely act the pants off of all of them while playing a literal piece of poop in ‘The Emoji Movie.’ Read More
