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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
Time to Sign Your Kids Up for Summer Online Camps in Minecraft and Scratch!
Are your kids ready for a virtual summer camp where they can learn to build and code in Minecraft or Scratch, play on secure, safe servers, and interact with kids just like them from all over? Check out Connected Camps for Summer 2017, and get a special GeekDad coupon code! Read More
How We Did Our Minecraft Birthday Party
Decorating, food, and activities for a Minecraft-themed birthday party, as tested by a ten-year-old Minecraft fanatic and his friends. Read More
‘DanTDM Creates a Big Scene’ In This Exclusive Sneak Peek
DanTDM Creates a Big Scene follows Dan as he works (and plays) on his stage show currently on tour around the United States. Read More
Two New Game Books From No Starch
If you’ve got a ‘Minecraft’ fan or a young programmer under your roof or are maybe teaching some tech camps this summer, you’ll want to take a look at these two now-released titles. Read More
Business or Pleasure: Which Laptop Is Best for Your Family?
New Year, New Devious Plans. I need some new hardware but I’m not sure which laptop best suits our Evil Genius needs. So, ASUS sent me two. *grin Read More
10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS’
This week, Nintendo shrinks down Wii U standout title ‘Super Mario Maker’ to fit in your favorite handheld. Does the soul of this beloved level-builder survive the process, or is it diminished? Read More
Take ‘Minecraft’ to the Next (Reading) Level With DanTDM’s New Graphic Novel
DanTDM’s graphic novel will quickly earn a spot on your kids’ favorite books lists with its ‘Minecraft’-inspired setting and characters. Read More
LEGO Gives Life to the ‘Minecraft’ Iron Golem
This fun and faithful LEGO kit brings the ‘Minecraft’ Iron Golem into the real world. Read More
GeekDad Daily Deal: Piper Computer Kit
Make your own do-it-yourself Raspbery Pi 2 computer with the Piper Computer Kit: 6% off! Read More
Super League Gaming Brings ‘Minecraft Metropolis Madness’ to Select Theaters Oct. 19th
If your kids love the pixelated world of ‘Minecraft’ as much as mine do, then you may want to check out the four week ‘Minecraft Metropolis Madness’ tournament beginning October 19th in select theaters. Read More
‘Minecraft’ Costumes: The Box Robot Revisited!
‘Minecraft’s boxy, pixelated style lends itself to relatively simple Halloween costumes based on the classic box robot. Read More
5 Things You Should Know About ‘Minecraft: Wii U Edition’
Do you need another version of Minecraft for the Wii U? If you’re a Super Mario fan, absolutely. Read More
Piper: A Hackable ‘Minecraft’ Adventure
Piper’s build your own Minecraft computer ticks all the boxes for this DIY challenged, techno-duffer GeekDad. Read More
Our Summer Reading Favorites, For Children and Adults
Need ideas on what to read this summer? We’ve put together a list of our favorites. Read More
‘Minecraft Story Mode: Episode 6′ Puts Your Kids’ Favorite YouTubers in the Game
The newest episode of ‘Minecraft Story Mode’ stars some of your kids’ favorite YouTubers. Read More
The ‘Minecraft’ Mario Mashup is Coming Soon to a Wii U Near You
Special skins, a Super Mario-themed pre-made world, and Mario music and items will all make their official Minecraft debut on May 17. Read More
Play ‘Minecraft’ in a Movie Theater With Super League Gaming (Sponsored)
Ever wanted to play Minecraft on a movie screen? Super League may be your chance! Read More
Passover and the Legend of Golem
The Golem has popped up in a multitude of places in pop culture, from TV to books to games. But what does that have to do with Passover, which starts this Friday night? Read More
LEGO Announces a New Minecraft Set: The Village
LEGO Announcement: The Village (21128) is a 1,600 piece LEGO kit coming to stores near you. Read More
‘Minecraft Story Mode’ Episode 5 Releases March 27th
Along with news that the next big episode in Minecraft Story Mode will be available on March 27th, Telltale have also confirmed that we will be getting another three episodes that extend this narrative further. Read More
New ‘Minecraft Pocket Edition’ and ‘Minecraft Windows Edition’ Server Adds Cross Platform Multiplayer Modes
The relaunched InPvP Nova server will add modes that can be played across Minecraft PE and Minecraft Windows Edition. Read More
Book Review: ‘Learn to Program With Minecraft’
‘Learn to Program with Minecraft’ does a great job of using a well-loved game to make learning to program enjoyable and rewarding. Read More
Send Your Kids to ‘Minecraft’ Summer Camp at Home!
The Connected Camps Summer ‘Minecraft’ Camp is perfect for kids who want to get more out of their ‘Minecraft’ experience. And we have a special GeekDad offer to make it even better! Read More
Collect “Science XP” With Kids Before the Science Fair
The annual science fair at my son’s school has come and gone. Sometimes the fair is just as challenging for the parents: How can I make a kid who would rather be collecting XP in Minecraft care about the quality of his hypothesis in a PowerPoint presentation? Read More
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. Read More
Geeky Valentine's Day DIY Gifts
Want to give your sweetheart something totally awesome, unique, and affordable? Check out these do-it-yourself geeky valentine’s gifts! From cards to decor, there’s a project for everyone! Read More
Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks – Video Game Style
What happens when Mom agrees to learn Minecraft from her 10 year old son? Magic, that’s what happens. And lots of laughter. Read More
Helloooo! This is 'Stampy's Lovely Book'
Young fans of Stampy, known in real life as Joseph Garrett, will be delighted to hear that Stampy’s Lovely Book has been released in the U.S. Read More
