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‘Monster Hunter Stories’ and ‘Metroid: Samus Returns’ Are 3DS Must-Haves

September 13, 2017Z

This month, the Nintendo 3DS library adds two great new games from two old franchises: ‘Monster Hunter Stories’ and ‘Metroid: Samus Returns.’

A GeekDad Guide to Nintendo Switch Accessories

August 30, 2017Z2

Have you had your eye on that ‘Splatoon 2’ Switch headset? How about a set of Toast wooden system veneers? Or maybe you’re just itching for some ideas about import-only accessories. (OK, probably not that last one, but still.)

New ‘Splatoon 2’ Switch Bundle Coming to Walmart This September (UPDATED)

August 17, 2017Z

Starting September 8, North America finally gets its very own ‘Splatoon 2’ Nintendo Switch bundle.

Nintendo Unveils ‘New Super Mario Bros. 2’ 2DS Bundle and More for the Back-to-School Season

July 31, 2017Z6

Nintendo reaffirms its dedication to the 2DS/3DS line with a new budget bundle and a solid game lineup for fall 2017.

If Your Kids Love ‘Tomodachi Life,’ They’ll Feel at Home in ‘Miitopia’

July 30, 2017Kelly Knox2

With your Mii friends filling out the roster of an RPG party, kids are able to go on a journey unlike one anyone else will take in ‘Miitopia.’

5 Reasons to Buy a New Nintendo 2DS XL

July 28, 2017Z4

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.

8 Things My 8-Year-Old Loves About ‘Splatoon 2’

July 24, 2017Kelly Knox1

There are plenty of updates and improvements that make ‘Splatoon 2’ another Switch must-have.

10 Practical Tips for Playing ‘Splatoon 2’

July 23, 2017Z

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.

GeekDad Review: ‘Splatoon 2’ Leaves an Indelible Mark on the Nintendo Switch

July 19, 2017Z4

I am calling it; ‘Splatoon 2’ is my game of the year for 2017.

5 Reasons Why the ‘Breath of the Wild’ DLC Is Worth Picking Up

July 8, 2017Kelly Knox

‘The Master Trials’ is everything you already loved about ‘Breath of the Wild,’ just more of it.

‘The Art of Splatoon’ Is For Diehard Fans, But It’s Ink-credible

July 3, 2017Kelly Knox

It’s hard to recommend it to anyone that’s not a diehard fan, but if “Stay Fresh!” is now in your DNA, this is an amaz-ink book for your Splatoon collection.

Re-Spawn: This Week’s Video Game News for 07/03/2017

July 3, 2017December 13, 2017Samantha Fisher

GeekMom and GeekDad recap what caught their eye in recent video game news.

5 Tips for Sharing ‘Breath of the Wild’ With Your Kids

July 1, 2017Z

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.”

Nintendo Confirms SNES Classic for September Release

June 26, 2017Z2

The SNES Classic Edition will arrive September 29th at a retail price of $79.99, and this miniature throwback system will feature a pair of wired controllers for multiplayer mayhem.

Re-Spawn: This Week’s Video Game News for 06/26/2017

June 26, 2017December 13, 2017Samantha Fisher

GeekMom and GeekDad recap what caught their eye in recent video game news.

Nintendo’s Top 10 E3 Spotlight Moments

June 13, 2017Z

What the initial “Nintendo Spotlight E3 2017” presentation lacked in runtime, it more than made up for in pleasant surprises.

Play a Piece of Nintendo History at SFGE 2017

June 2, 2017Z

‘Sky Skipper,’ a long lost Nintendo arcade cabinet, will be available for play at next weekend’s Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo.

Pick Up ‘Ultra Street Fighter II’ on Nintendo Switch For Portable Punches

May 24, 2017Kelly Knox

If you’re looking to add to your Switch library, ‘Ultra Street Fighter II’ is a classic that makes a timeless addition.

Re-Spawn: This Week’s Video Game News

May 22, 2017December 12, 2017Samantha Fisher

GeekMom and GeekDad recap what caught their eye in recent video gaming news.

10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia’

May 19, 2017Z

This week, ‘Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia’ hits store shelves. Let’s give this latest chapter a look and discuss what you need to know before you buy.

Hands-On With the New Nintendo 2DS XL

May 12, 2017Z3

Last weekend, GeekMom Corrina and I hit NYC to see the sights, enjoy some free food, and (arguably) most importantly spend a little time with Nintendo’s latest addition to its handheld hardware lineup, the New Nintendo 2DS XL.

5 Ways ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ Is Even More Fun for Kids

April 24, 2017Kelly Knox

Are there enough updates and tweaks to make Mario Kart 8 worth purchasing again?

10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’

April 21, 2017Z

This review is a day late because I had trouble pulling myself away from the game long enough to finish writing it. That may be all you really need to know.

Experience the Maddening, Marvelous World of ‘Has-Been Heroes’

April 11, 2017Z

‘Has-Been Heroes’ wasn’t the first game I played on the Nintendo Switch. It wasn’t even the second, but somehow it managed to make an impression even among more mainstream fare like ‘Breath of the Wild’ and ‘Skylanders Imaginators.’

‘Mario Sports Superstars’: Not a Homerun, But a Solid Base Hit

March 29, 2017Z

If you’re an arcade sports-lover in the market for a new portable title, I think you’ll be happy with what ‘Mario Sports Superstars’ has to offer.

Play Nintendo Switch on Your TV Without Docking

March 16, 2017Z

If you’re presently living in fear of marring your shiny new console by continually sliding it into and out of your Switch Dock, there appears to be a simple solution.