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Author: Z

Z. is a proud father of two, Managing Editor of the GeekDad blog, a multiple Parsec award-winning podcaster, and a lover of nerd music and culture. At this moment, he is likely thinking about clothes or playing video games. Possibly both.
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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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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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GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Clothing & Accessories

December 6, 2024December 4, 2024Z

This year’s holiday gift guide hits all the highlights—from garments and footwear to bags and grooming products—and we hope that in it you’ll find the perfect gift for that special stylish someone.

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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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Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Toys

GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Toys

November 21, 2024November 27, 2024Z

This year’s guide sees the return of many of our favorite pop culture licenses, updated takes on some old-school favorite puzzle toys, a dash of new high-tech hotness, and lots (and lots!) of LEGO.

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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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Explore Monstrous Worldbuilding With Two New ‘D&D’ Books

October 30, 2024October 29, 2024Z

It’s not too late to add ‘The Düngeonmeister Random Monster Generator’ and ‘Worlds & Realms: Adventures from Greyhawk to Faerûn and Beyond’ to your Halloween reading list.

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Cleanup Is a Breeze With the Ultenic U16 Flex Cordless Vacuum

October 25, 2024October 24, 2024Z

The Ultenic U16 Flex is a cordless stick vac that puts my old canister vacuum and even my fancy robo-vac to shame.

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It’s Mario Time – GeekDad Reviews Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo

October 23, 2024October 22, 2024Z

On October 9, 2024, after a particularly intense barrage of dubious “leaks” surrounding its upcoming Switch successor, Nintendo made what is, perhaps, the most on-brand move in the company’s proud 135-year history; it released an alarm clock.

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October 16, 2024October 15, 2024Z

TeeTurtle’s ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ reversible plushie collection gives you all four brothers twice over. On one side, Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael are battle-ready with their weapons drawn. Flip them inside out and the lads switch into pizza-scarfing mode.

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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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Nintendo Continues Its Partnership With GoNoodle

October 5, 2024October 4, 2024Z

Nintendo and GoNoodle are back with a brand new video, “This or That.”

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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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The Fifine Ampligame Speaker System: More Than Just a Desktop Sound Solution

August 28, 2024August 27, 2024Z

If you’re in the market for a speaker set that excels for desktop gaming but can also be used in a number of other environments, the Fifine Ampligame A22 fits the bill.

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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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Visit Symbiote Studios at SDCC 2024 for Exclusive Plush Toys

July 25, 2024July 24, 2024Z

This year’s SDCC exclusives from Symbiote Studios include Trixie from ‘My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic’ and Battle Damage Sludge from ‘Transformers: The Movie.’

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Work More Comfortably in the Sihoo Doro S100 Ergonomic Office Chair

July 24, 2024July 23, 2024Z

The Sihoo Doro S100 ergonomic office chair has already proven itself to be an invaluable addition to my workspace.

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TeeTurtle Celebrates 25 Years of SpongeBob With a New Plushie Collection

July 19, 2024July 18, 2024Z

If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate SpongeBob’s big anniversary, are in need of a gift for that special kid in your life, or simply want to relive your favorite Bikini Bottom memories with your family, look no further than TeeTurtle’s ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Plushie Collection.

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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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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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Stephen Graham Jones’s ‘The Angel of Indian Lake’ Is More ‘Dream Warriors’ Than ‘Season of the Witch’

April 13, 2024April 12, 2024Z

Even if I hadn’t already read the bulk of Stephen Graham Jones’s creative output, the Indian Lake books are more than enough to place him firmly in the hallowed halls of horror luminaries like King and Barker.

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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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Happy MAR10 Day to All That Celebrate

March 10, 2024March 9, 2024Z

It’s March 10th once again, meaning that it’s time to celebrate Nintendo’s diminutive plumber with video game deals, special promotions, and career retrospectives.

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