'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Manhattan'
This summer Activision, Nickelodeon, and Platinum Games will be launching ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan,’ a fast-paced, team-based brawler.
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Category: Geek Culture
Daily #DadJoke for January 27, 2016
If Apple made a car…
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Weekly Poll: Geeky Pursuits While Snowed In
This week’s poll: what do you do to keep entertained when you’re snowed in?
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Gadget Review: The iBobber by ReelSonar
The iBobber is a Bluetooth connected device that works like a portable fish finder, but can be used at any body of water up 100 feet deep
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Contest: Make Your Own 'The Good Dinosaur' Recyclosaurus
‘The Good Dinosaur’ releases on Blu-Ray, Digital HD, and Disney Movies Anywhere on February 23rd and GeekDad is giving you a chance to win your own copy!
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Upgrading ‘Imperial Assault’: Creating an Insert
‘Imperial Assault’ is a gorgeous game that needs serious organizational help. I gather some tools to create an insert worthy of the game.
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Game Review: 'That Dragon, Cancer': A Profoundly Moving Tale About Parents and Their Terminal Son
Parents need to know ‘That Dragon, Cancer’ is less a game and more a downloadable interactive narrative that follows the true story of two parents trying to cope with their emotions while looking after their terminally ill son.
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Sunday Evening With Captain Owen Episode 024: 'Another Disneyland Adventure'
Another Disneyland trip under our belts. We traveled to Anaheim for the second annual runDisney ‘Star Wars’ race weekend. We spent the Friday before our races in both Disney parks, and this episode contains two segments. First we chat for a few minutes about what rides we are going to go on before getting ready to head to the park (three of Owen’s favorite rides–Autopia, the railroad, and Jungle Cruise all ended up being closed for the day), and then the morning after we talk about what we did at the parks before heading to Owen’s Kids’ Race.
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This Week's Livestream: 'Darkest Dungeon' on Twitch
Join us as we quest our way through the recently released ‘Darkest Dungeon’ this Monday evening.
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35 Years of Post-it Notes Celebration Giveaway
Post-it Brand wants to help one lucky GeekDad reader, by giving away a Post-it Care Package!
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Daily #DadJoke for January 25, 2016
Why don’t you ever see a hippopotamus hiding in a tree?
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Sail Far, Far Away With Disney's "Star Wars" Day at Sea
Disney Cruise Line is offering a select number of “Star Wars Day at Sea” cruises, and they are the happiest place on water and/or space.
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Daily #DadJoke for January 24, 2016
I overheard a conversation between a brain surgeon and an anesthesiologist…
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Reaping the Rewards: 'Evolutionary Tales'
In “Reaping the Rewards,” we take a look at a crowdfunded project in its final form. Today’s project is ‘Evolutionary Tales,’ a beautifully illustrated book for kids about evolution.
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Kickstarter Alert: 'Puzzle Your Kids!'
A new Kickstarter hopes to bring perfect puzzles to your kids each week.
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Everything You Need to Know About 'Minecraft'
If your kid has been swept up in the ‘Minecraft’ craze, you’ve probably come to realize that resistance is futile. It isn’t only the game itself that kids obsess over. There are ‘Minecraft’ YouTube videos, a whole ‘Minecraft’ language, ‘Minecraft’-like games, and more.
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Daily #DadJoke for January 23, 2016
Counting them out in his field, a farmer determined he had 196 cows…
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Pixar's 'The Good Dinosaur' Is Coming to Blu-Ray
‘The Good Dinosaur,’ Pixar’s latest hit, is coming to Blu-Ray on February 23rd.
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Same Geek Channel: 'Legends of Tomorrow' Episode 1.01 "Pilot, Part 1"
The CW finally launches the premiere of “Legends of Tomorrow”. Did it love up to your expectations? What your hopes for the new series?
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Seconds Are Ticking Away … Can You Defuse the Bombs in Time, or Will You Perish?
Intruders have boarded your ship and planted more than 20 bombs. Your job is to work with your team to defuse them all before time runs out. Roll dice and act quickly — the timer is ticking and trouble is around every corner — hurry up!
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Daily #DadJoke for January 22, 2016
I would like to have an open conversation about the participation of minorities in the America’s Cup…
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Same Geek Channel: 'Arrow' Episode 4.10 "Blood Debts"
Flashbacks! Flash forwards! People unable to make up their minds in the present. ‘Arrow’ must be back from hiatus.
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EMP Museum Campout Cinema 2016
EMP Museum’s 2016 Campout Cinema lineup includes ‘Purple Rain,’ ‘Spaceballs,’ and ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.’
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Daily #DadJoke for January 21, 2016
By definition, aren’t all atheist organizations…
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Same Geek Channel: 'The Flash' Episode 2.10 "Potential Energy"
Barry and company effort to catch a Turtle who is after the “precious”.
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Turn Your Magic Screen On and Watch the First Trailer for 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday'
2016 is bringing us the first new Pee-wee Herman adventure in decades when Netflix premieres ‘Pee-wee’s Big Holiday’ on March 18th. Here’s the first teaser.
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'Marvel Universe LIVE!' Coming to the Pacific Northwest
Two years ago I announced a live-action show featuring characters from the Marvel Universe, and lamented the fact that I would have to wait until 2016 for it to arrive in Portland. Well, guess what? It’s 2016!
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Return of the Rebels: Is 'Star Wars: Rebels' Better Than 'The Force Awakens'?
‘Star Wars: Rebels’ makes a welcome return to Disney XD. Is it the finest Star Wars creation since the Original Trilogy?
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Daily #DadJoke for January 20, 2016
So now I’m addicted to brake fluid…
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Wacom Ignites Creativity With Bamboo Spark
The Bamboo Spark brings note-taking and drawing to a new high, designed to make distributing your notes and sketches as effortless as pushing a button.
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