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Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks – Video Game Style

January 11, 2016Samantha Fisher2

What happens when Mom agrees to learn Minecraft from her 10 year old son? Magic, that’s what happens. And lots of laughter.

Helloooo! This is 'Stampy's Lovely Book'

January 7, 2016Kelly Knox

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.

7 Fireplace Yule Log Videos for GeekDads

December 17, 2015Stephen R Clark

Once a novelty only a few years ago, burning a Yule log on the television instead of a true fireplace has become common practise. Here are some variations on the traditional fireplace that will appeal to the Geek in all of us.

Telltale Games Announces ‘Batman’

December 8, 2015December 16, 2017Will James

Telltale Games, along with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment, just announced a new game series coming out next year based on ‘Batman.’

Get Kids Programming With ‘Minecraft’ Hour of Code

December 1, 2015Andrew Terranova1

‘Minecraft’ Hour of Code takes Code.org’s popular coding challenge and makes it even more enticing for kids.

Start Kids on a Coding Adventure with the ‘Minecraft’ Hour of Code

November 16, 2015Kelly Knox

The Hour of Code Minecraft tutorial, aimed at kids ages 6 and up, encourages young Minecraft fans to learn to code with Blockly, a simple drag-and-drop interface.

Halloween Costume Round-up 2015

November 3, 2015December 13, 2017Will James

For many of us here at GeekDad, Halloween is a great time of year to show off and share our favorite geeky pursuits through costuming. Here is the Halloween round-up of some of our costumes from this year for you to enjoy.

Learn How to Incorporate 3D Modeling Into ‘Minecraft’

October 19, 2015Melissa Ford1

In James Floyd Kelly’s new book, ‘Digital Engineering with Minecraft,’ you’ll learn how to do 3D modeling and import those models into ‘Minecraft,’ make mazes to bring into the game, and even take creations from your real world and incorporate them into the ‘Minecraft’ world.

Moo-Cow Kung-Fu-Cow © Alison Green Books

‘Minecraft: Story Mode’ Is an Adventure for the Whole Family

October 16, 2015Michael LeSauvage3

Playing with my family on the couch made it an exceptionally fun experience that felt very much like we were controlling a family adventure movie. This is a game that is best experienced as a group, but that ‘Minecraft’ fans young and old can enjoy on their own as well.

Mature Minecraft? ‘Story Mode’ Rated Over 12s in UK

October 7, 2015Andy Robertson

The new Minecraft Story Mode received a rating for over 12s only; but why?

Minecraft Fans: Try a 4-Week Coding Camp and Get 6 Months on a Safe Server

October 2, 2015Ken Denmead1

It’s a virtual Minecraft coding camp where your kids can learn next-level programming skills, and work/play on a safe, monitored server. What’s not to love?

4 Super Shops Discovered at Rose City Comic Con

September 24, 2015Kelly Knox1

Take a look at these super shops from Rose City Comic Con and check out their online storefronts to snag some goodies for yourself.

After-School Minecraft Camp Teaches Coding, Tree-Punching

September 16, 2015Ken Denmead

Getting our kids a leg-up with STEM-related activities is key to us GeekParents, and we know very well that if we can raise our kids with an intrinsic technical savvy, as well as knowing how to do things like code, we’ll be doing them a tremendous service. But the question is always how to do it while making sure they’re having fun.

10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Super Mario Maker’

September 3, 2015Z8

Launching next week, Nintendo’s ‘Super Mario Maker’ is poised to make quite the impression on gamers young and old. With its blend of one of gaming’s most iconic properties and the sort of creative freedom usually only reserved for sandbox titles, it’s both a retro throwback and a new school virtual toolkit. But is it right for you and your family? Let’s see.

‘Minecraft’ Server Design From Youth Digital

August 21, 2015Rory Bristol

The author describes his experience learning how to code ‘Minecraft’ servers with his son through Youth Digital’s new class ‘Minecraft’ Server Design.

‘Terraria’ Coming to Nintendo Platforms Before ‘Minecraft’

August 12, 2015Andy Robertson

At Gamescom on the Nintendo booth was a demo of Terraria on the 3DS. This, along with a Wii U version will be released early 2016 and offer both local and online multiplayer.

‘Minecraft’ Server Design From Youth Digital

August 11, 2015Rory Bristol

The author describes his experience learning how to code ‘Minecraft’ servers with his son through Youth Digital’s new class ‘Minecraft’ Server Design.

Have You Tried ‘Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta’ Yet?

August 5, 2015Jenny Bristol1

For those people who like to play with as many different versions of ‘Minecraft’ as possible, there is now a new one available.

A.I. Research Mines 'Minecraft' to Mimic Human Learning

July 21, 2015Garth Sundem

“The whole of ‘Minecraft’ is what we refer to as ‘A.I. complete.’ If you can do all of ‘Minecraft’ you could solve anything,” says Brown University researcher.

Stack Overflow: Game On

June 22, 2015Jonathan H. Liu

Insert quarter, press start! Today’s Stack Overflow is all about videogames—they’ve long since left behind their humble beginnings and are now a multi-billion dollar industry with opening weekends that leave movies in the dust. So it’s no wonder they inspire a lot of writing.

Gameband Is the Ultimate Wearable (for Minecraft Players)

June 10, 2015Ken Denmead4

Gameband + Minecraft is something special for fans of Minecraft. It’s a wearable, but it’s a wearable with a big difference. Gameband is a portable game of Minecraft you take with you on your wrist.

Gameband Is the Ultimate Wearable (for ‘Minecraft’ Players)

June 10, 2015Ken Denmead

Gameband + Minecraft is something special for fans of Minecraft. It’s a wearable, but it’s a wearable with a big difference. Gameband is a portable game of Minecraft you take with you on your wrist.

Attend a Summer ‘Minecraft’ Camp at Home – Special Offer for Kids + Parents

June 8, 2015Ken Denmead

The Summer of ‘Minecraft’ camp let’s kids play and learn how to program their favorite game. And now parents can join in with this special offer!

‘LEGO Worlds’ is Minecraft in Brick Form

June 1, 2015Andy Robertson1

Here’s a look at the new LEGO Worlds game out now on STEAM Early Access.

Minecraft Summer Camp for Kids (and Parents!) – You Can Try it Out FRIDAY!

May 1, 2015Ken Denmead

If you think a Minecraft summer camp sounds awesome, but want to make sure, come try out the demo sessions!

Stack Overflow: Winter Wrap-Up

April 27, 2015Z

What books helped my family through a long winter of ice and snow and a 5 o’clock dusks? I’m glad you asked.

Go to Minecraft Camp — at Home! (Parents can Come, too!)

April 22, 2015Ken Denmead

Take part in the Summer of Minecraft and help your kids learn design and coding skills that will help them in the future. And we have a special GeekDad code to save 25%!