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Category: Videogames

Command a WWII Airfield in ‘Ground of Aces’

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026Michael Knight

Ground of Aces is a PC video game where you build an RAF airbase during World War II. It is currently available on Steam in Early Access

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Dream Weaver: GeekDad Reviews ‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’

April 15, 2026April 14, 2026Z

How do you outdo the weirdest, wildest social simulation game to ever land on a Nintendo system? In the case of ‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream,’ at least, the answer seems obvious: you go bigger.

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As the Worm Turns — A GeekDad First Look at ‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’

March 26, 2026March 25, 2026Z

Early on, ‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’ seems to have all the humor, heart, and drama of the original and then some!

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Everything’s Coming Up Roses in ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park’

March 25, 2026March 24, 2026Z

‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park’ looks absolutely fantastic on the Switch 2, and it combines all your favorite elements from the original release with some sweet new content.

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Celebrate MAR10 Day by Painting the Town Red With the Nintendo Virtual Boy Accessory

March 10, 2026March 9, 2026Z

There are many ways to celebrate MAR10 Day, but today I’m doing it with the help of the Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch.

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We Built This City — GeekDad Reviews ‘Pokémon Pokopia’

March 2, 2026February 27, 2026Z

‘Pokémon Pokopia’ is an outstanding little oddity with serious game-of-the-year potential.

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Video Game Preview: ‘Warhounds’

March 2, 2026March 1, 2026Michael Knight

Warhounds is a turn-based tactics & strategy game about a mercenary squad with an old-school action-movie vibe. Command an elite team of bold, stylish operators, wage a campaign in an alternative-future Africa, and decide the war’s outcome mission by mission.

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What a Racket: GeekDad Reviews ‘Mario Tennis Fever’

February 10, 2026February 9, 2026Z

Whether you’re going it alone, playing locally against your family and friends, or competing in online Ranked Match play, ‘Mario Tennis Fever’ is a spectacular arcade sports offering on the Nintendo Switch 2. Even I, with my sizable grocery list of ‘Mario’ sports-related demands, really couldn’t ask for much more.

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Nintendo Switch 2 DLC Was My Family’s Christmas MVP

January 11, 2026January 10, 2026Z

When our Christmas holiday didn’t go exactly as planned, we were glad to have plenty of game-expanding DLC and free Switch 2 Upgrade Packs for our favorite games to help keep us occupied.

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Accessorize Your Nintendo Switch 2 With JSAUX

January 9, 2026January 8, 2026Z

If your family picked up a Nintendo Switch 2 over the holidays, JSAUX Gaming has exactly what you need to keep your new system safe.

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‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition’ First Look

December 16, 2025December 15, 2025Z

The game that got us all through quarantine is back and better than ever!

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ Was Worth the Wait

December 2, 2025December 1, 2025Z

‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ is a different kind of ‘Metroid’ title.

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GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Games

November 23, 2025December 8, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Another year, another game to discover. If you couldn’t make it to Pax Unplugged this weekend, try creating your own event at home with these suggestions from our current favorite games to share with your friends and family this holiday season.

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Road Warrior: GeekDad Reviews ‘Kirby Air Riders’ for Nintendo Switch 2

November 19, 2025November 18, 2025Z

‘Kirby Air Riders’ is ‘Death Race 2000’ by way of ‘Pee-Wee’s Playhouse.’ Allow me to elucidate.

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’ Is a Perfect Fit for the Nintendo Switch 2

November 4, 2025November 3, 2025Z

From its plot-heavy, expertly voice-acted cutscenes to its larger-than-life Musou combat, ‘Age of Imprisonment’ is exactly what I was looking for in a next-gen ‘Hyrule Warriors’ title.

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In the City: GeekDad Reviews ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’

October 14, 2025October 13, 2025Z

‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ is a fun new evolution of the ‘Legends’ spin-off series that still manages to capture the spirit of the core franchise.

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The ‘Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2’ Bundle Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 This Week

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025Z

The ‘Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2’ bundle is a great pick-up on both the Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2.

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Highway to Hell: GeekDad Reviews ‘Hades II’

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025Z

Even if ‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ isn’t your bag, give ‘Hades II’ a try and discover one hell of a satisfying sequel.

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Bright Light City – A GeekDad First Look at ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’

September 24, 2025September 23, 2025Z

I was invited to a special hands-on preview of ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A.’ The experience was fun, frantic, and filled with carbs.

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Stack Overflow: Controlling the Past

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.”

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Going Back to the Start: ‘Warhammer: The Old World’ RPG

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025Robin Brooks

The summertime is always curious for me. The children are out of school, and normal routines are broken. The game I play most of all, Warhammer Underworlds, always seems to be between releases and somehow just isn’t what I want to be playing during the warmer months. This year, more than ever, I’ve found myself […]

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Discover Even More to Love in ‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World’

August 27, 2025August 26, 2025Z

‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World’ expands on an already stellar Nintendo Switch title with brand new exclusive content and even more gorgeous visuals.

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We Ball – GeekDad Reviews ‘Drag x Drive’ for the Nintendo Switch 2

August 13, 2025August 12, 2025Z

Who wants to play robot wheelchair skatepark basketball?

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The Play’s the Thing With the Polycade Sente Modular Arcade

August 4, 2025August 3, 2025Paul Benson

One arcade machine to rule them all.

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‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ – Not Just the Same Old Kong

July 16, 2025July 15, 2025Z

I’ve been fortunate enough to spend the last couple of weeks digging deep (both literally and figuratively) into this groundbreaking title, and I’m happy to say that the initial little piece of gameplay I sampled at the Nintendo Switch 2 press event scarcely scratched the proverbial surface.

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Gaming With the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Xbox Controller

July 8, 2025July 7, 2025Paul Benson

A feature-filled controller for Xbox and PC.

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A GeekDad Game Guide for the Nintendo Switch 2

June 21, 2025June 20, 2025Z

From first-party family fun to third-party action, the Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup has just what you’re looking for.

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10 Things Parents Should Know About Setting Up the Nintendo Switch 2

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025Z

Setting up my Nintendo Switch 2 was largely effortless, but here are a few interesting (and possibly even helpful) things that I noticed.

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Gear Review: The RIG M2 Pro HD STREAMSTAR

May 10, 2025May 9, 2025Paul Benson

Great audio with built-in Bluetooth.

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The Value Proposition – An Interview With Nintendo’s Devon Pritchard

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025Z

At last week’s Nintendo Switch 2 launch event, I spoke to NOA’s Devon Pritchard about system availability, virtual living rooms, and Nintendo’s distinctive multi-generational relationships with fans.

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