All Together Now – A GeekDad’s First Look at the Nintendo Switch 2
I spent this Wednesday exploring all that the Nintendo Switch 2 has to offer. Here are more (exhaustive) thoughts.
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Category: Videogames
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part: GeekDad Reviews ‘Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition’
‘Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition’ provides an astounding amount of entertainment value for your gaming dollar, but there’s one thing it doesn’t provide: instant gratification.
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Might & Delight Steam Spring Sale
The Steam spring sale is going on now, with tons of great games discounted until March 20.
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Celebrate MAR10 Day With Nintendo Deals and More
It’s March 10th, and you know what that means!
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Crowdfunding Gaming Roundup
Here’s a roundup of some gaming crowdfunding campaigns!
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‘Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition’ Preview – It’s All About the New Additions
Improved visuals, streamlined combat, and a nicely reimagined menu system combine to make ‘Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition’ feel like a much more modern affair.
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‘Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete’ Introductory Offer Expires January 30
You only have until January 30 to pick up ‘Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete’ for the introductory price of $9.99.
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Be Outstanding in Your Field in ‘Farming Simulator 25’
‘Farming Simulator 25’ is an agricultural simulator where players can run their own farms on three different maps each with a unique environment.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Arrives Later This Year
At long last, Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2!
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Do the Donkey Kong: GeekDad Reviews ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns HD’
‘Donkey Kong Country Returns HD’ is still a big, beautiful, musical adventure, but the gorilla in the room remains its overall difficulty.
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‘Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer’ Is a Direct Hit
‘Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer’ is a solid pick-up for anyone looking to get more active in the new year.
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Top 6 Ways to Play Video Games For Free
Gaming can be expensive, and that’s before kids are part of the equation! Here are our top 6 tips for making gaming fun and free.
Continue ReadingGeekMom: Cozy Gaming with ‘Echoes of Wisdom’
Let me start by saying the unpopular thing out loud: I’m not normally a fan of the Legend of Zelda franchise. I know. Hear me out though. My first Zelda game was in the 1980s. I got confused. I got lost. I rage quit. More recently, I tried to play Tears of the Kingdom. I […]
Continue ReadingGeekMom: Some Thoughts on the Future of ‘The Sims’ Franchise
I have been playing The Sims since a few of my gaming friends were talking about the release of Sims 3 and trusting their judgement, I picked up the game and was hooked ever since. The Sims 3 eventually became The Sims 4 and eventually I found myself wondering how long I had left with The Sims 4 until The […]
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The Brothership Connection – GeekDad Reviews ‘Mario & Luigi: Brothership’
Like last month’s ‘Mario Party Jamboree,’ ‘Mario & Luigi: Brothership’ is a series highpoint perfect tailored to the Nintendo Switch environment.
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Highway to Halloween: Slice Into Some Nostalgic Horror With ‘RetroRealms Double Feature’
Slash away in 16-bit style.
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Vault Hunters Unite! ‘Borderlands’ Arrives on Video
Lionsgate sent over a press drop for the physical release of ‘Borderlands’.
Continue ReadingGeekMom: Cozy Gaming with ‘Echoes of Wisdom’
Let me start by saying the unpopular thing out loud: I’m not normally a fan of the Legend of Zelda franchise. I know. Hear me out though. My first Zelda game was in the 1980s. I got confused. I got lost. I rage quit. More recently, I tried to play Tears of the Kingdom. I […]
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The Gang’s All Here: GeekDad Reviews ‘Super Mario Party Jamboree’
With its amazing mix of boards, characters, minigames, and modes, ‘Super Mario Party Jamboree’ is a satisfying new chapter in the beloved franchise that lets you play exactly the way you want.
Continue ReadingGeekMom: Some Thoughts on the Future of ‘The Sims’ Franchise
I have been playing The Sims since a few of my gaming friends were talking about the release of Sims 3 and trusting their judgement, I picked up the game and was hooked ever since. The Sims 3 eventually became The Sims 4 and eventually I found myself wondering how long I had left with The Sims 4 until The […]
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Tri, Tri Again — GeekDad Reviews ‘The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’
Like the Nintendo Switch itself, ‘The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’ straddles two worlds but still manages to deliver on both fronts.
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Dial M for Murder: GeekDad Reviews ‘Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club’
‘Emio – The Smiling Man’ understands what it is to a fault, using all the trappings of both murder mystery and visual storytelling to great effect.
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‘Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club’ Episodic Demo Available
Nintendo of America has just made a demo available for the upcoming point-and-click narrative game ‘Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club,’ and it gives new players a perfect taste of what this creepy, crime-solving adventure is all about.
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Build Towns and Cities in ‘Construction Simulator: Gold Edition’
‘Construction Simulator: Gold Edition’ is a simulation game where players take control of all types of construction equipment including bulldozers, cranes, excavators, road pavers, trucks and many more as they complete jobs around cities and even a space port.
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A Lifetime of Training: GeekDad Reviews ‘Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition’
A must-buy for old heads, new players wishing to experience that original Nintendo renaissance in the most accessible way possible, and especially those of us who want to share this gaming history with a new generation, ‘Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition’ is a release truly worthy of all its inevitable hype.
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Stay Spooky: GeekDad Reviews ‘Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD’
‘Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon’ was a joy to play a decade ago, and this new HD remake doesn’t miss a single step.
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Open a Portal to Fun and Adventure in ‘Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’
This week the Nintendo Switch receives an amazing new release in ‘Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door,’ and it’s a great example of how a proper remake can help an old game feel new again.
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Strike a Pose With Mario and GoNoodle
This week it was announced that Nintendo has partnered with children’s entertainment platform GoNoodle.
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Welcome to the ‘X-Men’ Airbnb, Hope You Survive the Experience!
Play X-Men arcade games at the X-Mansion!
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Take a Deep Dive Into ‘Endless Ocean Luminous’
While the story is certainly nothing to write home about, the accessible mechanics and unbridled spirit of exploration offered in ‘Endless Ocean Luminous’ are fun and engaging for gamers of all skill levels.
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