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Tag: Xbox

XBOX Game Pass

Try the “Netflix of Gaming” with Xbox Game Pass

March 31, 2018March 30, 2018Ken Denmead1

[Sponsored] Think of Xbox Game Pass like Netflix for gamers: you sign up for a monthly subscription and get access to a colossal library of games to play whenever you want.

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GeekDad Geekaway: The Xbox One X Giveaway

September 27, 2017Darren Blankenship

Enter for a chance to win the Xbox One X Giveaway!

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Beat the Summer Doldrums With Seagate’s Game Drive XBox Game Pass Special Edition

July 30, 2017Anthony Karcz2

Seagate has the perfect companion drive for your XBox, with a Special Edition bonus that will keep your kids busy for the rest of the summer.

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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.

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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.

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Top X Xbox E3 2017 Announcements

June 11, 2017December 12, 2017Samantha Fisher

Xbox’s much-anticipated E3 briefing was worth the 90 minutes I spent watching it live. For those at the event, all video was presented on a 4k screen. Sadly I couldn’t enjoy the full power of the experience on my non-4k screen but I’m sure it was pretty sweet. Here is a curated list of my Top 10 takeaways from the Xbox E3 2017 Briefing.

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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.

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EB Games Expo 2016: Preview

September 23, 2016Evil Genius Mum

Next week Sydney (Australia) hosts the EB Games Expo, and EG Mum is making her list of all the previews and playtime on offer from the computer game industry.

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Cortex and Kaos Skylanders Revealed at Gamescom

August 17, 2016Andy Robertson

‘Skylanders’ gets playable Kaos and Cortex figurines and ‘Crash Bandicoot’ adventure packs for all consoles.

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GeekDad Review: Sound BlasterX H5 Gaming Headset From Creative

February 12, 2016Brad Moon1

I conscripted my twins Jon and Aidan to help me test out a gaming headset sent by Creative. The 13-year-olds spend an awful lot of time playing on Xbox Live with their friends, and they already have several headsets to compare the Sound BlasterX H5s to. The verdict? This is a gaming headset well worth considering.

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LEGO Cyberman Minifigures Pack a Punch

January 23, 2016Andy Robertson

Having taken a look at the Wave 3 ‘LEGO Dimensions’ gameplay, here’s a close-up inspection of the toys.

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Wave 3 Adds Ghostbusters to 'Lego Dimensions'

January 20, 2016Andy Robertson

Wave 3 for Lego Dimensions is out today and the Ghostbusters Level pack is the first chance to explore its New York open world.

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'Ant-Man' and 'Captain America: Civil War' DLC for 'LEGO Marvel's Avengers'

January 13, 2016Andy Robertson

Ahead of this month’s release of ‘LEGO Marvel’s Avengers,’ DLC has been announced for ‘Ant-Man’ and ‘Civil War.’

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How Story Works in 'Skylanders Superchargers'

January 11, 2016Andy Robertson

Behind the scenes at Skylanders develop Vicarious Visions to see how they created this year’s story.

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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.

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‘LEGO Marvel’s Avengers’ Goes Big on Open Worlds

December 10, 2015Andy Robertson

A fresh look at the LEGO Marvel’s Avengers game, releasing in January, has revealed open worlds for Asgard, Malibu, Washington, Manhattan, and Barton Farm from the ‘Avengers’ movies.

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PAX Australia 2015 (Part 2): Indie Video Games Steal the Show

November 8, 2015Evil Genius Mum

PAX Aust – The Hype! The Glitz! The Gaming! Evil Genius Mum has worked her way through all of that to find the five best video games for you and your spawnlings. What a sacrifice!

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The Meaning of ‘Halo 5 Guardians’

November 6, 2015Andy Robertson

We all know that video-games are more than entertainment, but what is the deeper story behind something like ‘Halo 5’? Perhaps this response-song gets to the root of it, with its message of hope in humanity.

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Tour Every ‘Lego Dimension’ Open World

November 5, 2015December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

If you are having a job decided which of the LEGO Dimension open world expansions to purchase, this list of videos offers a guided tour of each in turn. Doctor Who world has just been added with Wave 2:

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‘Knight Rider’ and ‘The A-Team’ Headed to ‘Lego Dimensions’?

October 15, 2015Andy Robertson

Recent retail codes and the announcement of the new Knight Rider film suggest that this may be another brand coming to Lego Dimensions next year.

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‘Lego Marvel’s Avengers’ Trailer Is Here, Release Confirmed January 2016

October 9, 2015Andy Robertson

This new trailer for Lego Marvel’s Avengers confirms the scope of the game and its January release date:

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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?

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Brothers Test ‘Skylanders Superchargers’ Game-Play

September 20, 2015Andy Robertson

We have a look at some of the first in the home gameplay on Skylanders Superchargers from two brothers trying out the game:

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Unboxing: Kids Test ‘Skylanders Supercharger’ Toys (and Packaging)

September 19, 2015Andy Robertson

Here’s a close ‘in the home’ look at what you get in the different Skylanders Superchargers starter packs: PS4, Wii, Wii U and Dark Edition:

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‘Lego Dimensions’ Rolls Out Impressive Voice Talent

September 14, 2015Andy Robertson

In a new video for Lego Dimensions we can discover the wide range of voice talent at work in the game.

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‘Lego Dimensions’ Tour Each Doctor Mini-Figure

September 7, 2015Andy Robertson

Here’s a look at all 13 of the Doctors available in Lego Dimensions.

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Kids Play ‘Disney Infinity 3.0: Star Wars’

August 28, 2015Andy Robertson

Ahead of a full review, here’s a look at some first impressions of kids playing ‘Disney Infinity 3.0.’ The space travel and improved lightsaber combat are both winners.

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‘LEGO Dimensions’ Unveils ‘Scooby-Doo’ Game-Play

August 18, 2015Andy Robertson

In an exclusive new trailer, here’s a look at ‘Scooby-Doo’ content in ‘Lego Dimensions’.

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‘LEGO Dimensions’ Adventure Worlds Hands-On

August 6, 2015Andy Robertson

The final piece of the ‘LEGO Dimensions’ puzzle has been unveiled at Gamescom.

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‘Skylanders SuperChargers’ Go Racing Online

August 5, 2015Andy Robertson

At Gamescom Activision has unveiled Kart Racing in all versions of Skylanders SuperChargers as well as online play throughout. Along with a first look at the figurines and vehicles for Shark Shooter Terrafin, Shark Tank, Night Fall and Sea Shadow, on show in the demo were the following levels: Cloud Factory Calamity Canyon Dragon Spire […]

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