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2 months ago | geekdad.com | Dave Banks |Robin Brooks

Xenoblade Chronicles X was notable for its impressive worldbuilding, multiple big-swing plot twists, and those sweet transformable mechs (AKA Skells). Its original 2015 Wii U release, however, was also marred by a number of unfortunate complications. Specifically, the lush open world of Mira and the cohesive design of the game’s future tech contrasted starkly against the relatively rudimentary look of its human protagonists.

Jan 17, 2025 | geekdad.com | Michael Knight |Dave Banks

The American Wild West has been a popular theme for tabletop games. However, many were often abstract games with a western theme. then in 2018, Western Legends rode onto the scene. This sandbox adventure game let players take on the roles of historical outlaws, law persons, miners, gamblers, and more and compete to become the most legendary. Several expansions added more characters, territory, items, and stories to the game.

Oct 15, 2024 | geekdad.com | Paul Benson |Dave Banks |Mariana Ruiz

The critically-acclaimed animated film The Wild Robot arrives exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent today, October 15, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. And even better, GeekDad has 5 digital codes to give away for the film!An adaptation of Peter Brown’s award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot stars Lupita Nyong’o as Roz, a robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island that must adapt to survive.

May 21, 2024 | geekdad.com | Jonathan H. Liu |Dave Banks

Lucy and her dad have inherited an old mansion, along with an ominous letter, from her aunt. Can she solve the mystery and succeed where her aunt failed? What Is Flashback: Lucy? Flashback: Lucy is a cooperative investigation game for 1 to 4 players, ages 8 and up, and takes about 40 minutes to play.

Jan 25, 2024 | geekdad.com | Paul Benson |Rob Huddleston |Dave Banks

As you know, I’m a big fan of Game Theory Tables. GeekDad has been along with them since the launch of their first table, The Origins. I reviewed the table back in 2020, and it has steadfastly served as my gaming table ever since. Game Theory Tables has continued to expand their gaming table offerings since then, introducing a coffee table-sized table, an extra-wide table, and an upgraded version of The Origins that incorporates LED lighting, the Origins Lit.