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‘Loki: A Bad God’s Guide…’ A Book Review

January 25, 2024January 24, 2024Robin Brooks

Loki as we’ve never seen him before. In Louie Stowell’s entertaining series, the trickster god is sent back to school. Hilarity ensues.

Crowdfunding Tabletop Roundup

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Here’s a roundup of some fun-looking tabletop projects currently seeking funding.

Snap Up Sets in ‘Trio’

January 24, 2024January 23, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Got a few minutes? Then you have time to play ‘Trio’!

Stack Overflow: Catching Up with Last Year

January 22, 2024January 21, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Board books, middle grade, and young adult novels that are worth your while.

Ultimate Entertainment Experience: TCL S-Class TV and Soundbar Review

January 20, 2024January 22, 2024Dakster Sullivan

If you’re looking to upgrade your home entertainment system, TCL TV and soundbar combo is a great place to start.

Let the DM Vault for ‘Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse’ Be Your Guide to the Stranger Corners of ‘D&D’

January 19, 2024February 1, 2024Paul Benson

The DM Vault for ‘Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse’ is bursting with content.

Explore Memory, Mystery, and Poor Parenting in ‘Another Code: Recollection’

January 18, 2024January 17, 2024Z

In ‘Another Code: Recollection’ you’ll guide 13-year-old protagonist Ashley Mizuki Robbins through the mysteries of Blood Edward Island (‘Two Memories’), and then you’ll quickly be greeted by 16-year-old Ashley as she is drawn into even more intrigue around Lake Juliet (‘Journey Into Lost Memories’).

‘Countdown to Yesterday’ by Shirley Marr: A Book Review

January 17, 2024January 18, 2024Robin Brooks

‘Countdown to Yesterday’ is a riveting, often funny, time-travel fable that will help readers understand the dynamics of family break-up.

GeekMom: Diapers and Danger in ‘The Family Plan’

January 16, 2024GeekMom

Movie: The Family Plan PG-13 Action/Comedy Streaming on Apple TV+ Featured Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Michele Monaghan, Maggie Q The Family Plan, an Apple original film, is a fresh take on the assassin-transforms-into-a-normal-life trope. In most films featuring a former assassin, the hitman leaves his old world behind. He rebuilds his world with a new family, […]

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Ride the Loop in ‘Metrorunner’

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Times are tough in Mirror City, with a corrupt government and greedy corporations. Hop on the Metro and gather intel and resources to achieve notoriety in this emerging new regime.

Create a Workstation for Your Laptop with UGREEN Multifunction Adapters

January 15, 2024January 16, 2024Michael Knight

The UGREEN 10-in-1 and 13-in-1 USB-C Multifunction Adapters let you use your laptop away from the office and create a workstation wherever you need one.

New ‘Shonen Jump’ Clothing Collections Celebrate ‘Dragon Ball Z’ and ‘Sakamoto Days’

January 13, 2024January 12, 2024Z

Late last year the official ‘Shonen Jump’ Store launched a pair of capsule clothing collections inspired by two of its standout manga serials—one of which you’re surely familiar with and another that may be a bit off your radar.

‘Artisans of Splendent Vale’: A Story-Driven Adventure Game

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024Jonathan H. Liu

Splendent Vale was formed by a strange red meteor that changed more than just the landscape: flora and fauna were both affected in unusual ways, and settlers soon found that the remnants of the meteor—known as materia—had magical qualities. Four friends, each a different type of artisan, explore the valley and uncover its mysteries.

Review: ‘Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow’ #4 — Is This the End for Jei?

January 12, 2024January 11, 2024Mariana Ruiz

Jei has finally caught up with our hero bunny.

Return to Arrakis With ‘Dune: Imperium – Uprising’

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024Paul Benson

‘Dune: Imperium – Uprising’ is a fantastically tight gaming experience with a lot of strategic options for players.

Stargazing Redefined: Introducing the Celestron Origin

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024Paul Benson

A smart telescope that promises to be a planetarium in your backyard.

The Rogue Heir and Wandering Monk Heroes Join ‘HeroQuest’

January 5, 2024January 4, 2024Michael Knight

The ‘HeroQuest Hero Collection’ includes two new types of heroes available separately: the Rogue Heir and the Wandering Monk. These heroes can be substituted into a party of four heroes to go on any of the quests found in the core game or the quest packs.

Click That Brick! Celebrate Our Planet With the LEGO Icons Natural History Museum

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024Paul Benson

Start the year right with this amazing set.

‘HeroQuest: Rise of the Dread Moon’ Quest Pack Adds the Knight for a New Adventure

January 1, 2024January 11, 2024Michael Knight

‘Rise of the Dread Moon’ quest pack adds ten new quests to the core ‘HeroQuest’ game as well as new monsters, terrain, and even mercenaries.

GeekMom: ‘Keepy Uppy’: The Game That Won Christmas

December 31, 2023GeekMom

In the end, it was the simplest plastic toy that entertained us for the longest on Christmas Day and in the post-Christmas chaos, bringing joy to all of us from ages 8 to 72. Bluey: The Keepy Uppy Game was an instant hit this week, and instant hilarity ensued when we started playing. We are long-time […]

Head Into Dungeons in ‘HeroQuest’

December 27, 2023December 26, 2023Michael Knight

‘HeroQuest’ is a light role playing adventure game where one player takes on the role of Zargon, the evil sorcerer and controller of the game. The other players assume the roles of the heroes. The hero players must explore a dungeon and defeat monsters controlled by Zargon and complete the current quest. there are 14 unique quests included.

Make Your Own Buddy With Budsies

December 24, 2023December 23, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Budsies creates custom plushies based on artwork and photos. If you or your child can dream it up, Budsies can bring it to life.

‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Offers Wasted Potential

December 23, 2023December 22, 2023Rob Huddleston

In the end, ‘Lost Kingdom’ turns out to be the blandest possible superhero movie.

UGREEN’s New Nexode Pro Series Provides Lightning-Fast Charging

December 22, 2023December 21, 2023Michael Knight

The UGREEN Nexode Pro Series fast chargers keep your devices charged and ready to use. They come in four different models including a 160W model that can charge up to 4 devices.

AtmosFX 2023 Digital Christmas Decoration Review Roundup

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023Paul Benson

AtmosFX closes out the year with three whimsical digital decorations.

Stack Overflow: December Feel Good Titles

December 18, 2023December 17, 2023Mariana Ruiz

Beautiful new voices and a beloved classic.

The New Card Game ‘Piles!’ Makes Sorting Laundry Fun

December 18, 2023December 21, 2023Michael Knight

‘Piles’ is a fast-paced free-for-all card game where you have to sort different types of clothing into sets. The player who can collect six sets of 4 is the winner.