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Category: Videogames

Crowdfunding Roundup

Crowdfunding Gaming Roundup

February 21, 2025February 20, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

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

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025Z

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

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Z

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’

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025Michael Knight

‘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

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Z

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’

January 14, 2025January 13, 2025Z

‘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

December 4, 2024December 3, 2024Z

‘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

November 26, 2024November 25, 2024Rory Bristol

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.

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GeekMom: Cozy Gaming with ‘Echoes of Wisdom’

November 16, 2024GeekMom

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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GeekMom: Some Thoughts on the Future of ‘The Sims’ Franchise

November 16, 2024GeekMom

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’

November 4, 2024November 3, 2024Z

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’

October 29, 2024October 28, 2024Paul Benson

Slash away in 16-bit style.

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Vault Hunters Unite! ‘Borderlands’ Arrives on Video

October 22, 2024October 21, 2024Paul Benson

Lionsgate sent over a press drop for the physical release of ‘Borderlands’.

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GeekMom: Cozy Gaming with ‘Echoes of Wisdom’

October 16, 2024GeekMom

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’

October 15, 2024October 14, 2024Z

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.

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GeekMom: Some Thoughts on the Future of ‘The Sims’ Franchise

October 2, 2024GeekMom

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’

September 25, 2024September 24, 2024Z

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’

August 28, 2024Z

‘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

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024Z

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’

July 18, 2024July 17, 2024Michael Knight

‘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’

July 17, 2024July 16, 2024Z

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’

June 25, 2024June 24, 2024Z

‘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’

May 21, 2024May 20, 2024Z

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

May 10, 2024May 9, 2024Z

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!

May 3, 2024May 2, 2024Paul Benson

Play X-Men arcade games at the X-Mansion!

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Take a Deep Dive Into ‘Endless Ocean Luminous’

May 1, 2024April 30, 2024Z

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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‘Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’ Preview

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024Z

Hot on the heels of last year’s excellent ‘Super Mario RPG’ remake, Nintendo has seen fit to bless us with a new take on the beloved GameCube title ‘Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.’

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Game in Style with the Crush Bluetooth Wireless Gaming Controllers

April 22, 2024April 21, 2024Michael Knight

The Crush Bluetooth Wireless Gaming Controllers have been designed with sleek lines and curves inspired by the Porsche 550 Spyder.

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On a Role – GeekDad Reviews ‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’

March 21, 2024March 20, 2024Z

‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’ does away with the weepy, emotionally fragile Peach of old in favor of strong, self-assured protagonist who, like Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston before her, is every woman.

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Help Prepare for D-Day in ‘Classified: France ’44’

March 11, 2024March 10, 2024Michael Knight

‘Classified: France ’44’ is a turn-based tactical video game set during the lead up to D-Day. It is is currently  available for PC through Steam and is also available for XBox Series X/S and the PlayStation 5. 

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