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In 2006, David Elliott started Geektown as a platform for him and his friends to share news and stories about their interests. Many of these topics were considered 'Geeky,' which led to the creation of Geektown!

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Crunching the Numbers on Important Card Stats

4 days ago | geektown.co.uk | Jason Smith

1 In today’s post, we consider the fascinating statistics, probabilities, and idiosyncrasies associated with a standard 52-card deck. What appears to be a relatively benign agglomeration of suited cards is so much more than that. We’re about to take you behind the scenes, into the wonderful world of playing cards. We begin our robust discussion with a rudimentary presentation of card trivia and explore some fascinating facts through number-crunching analysis.
How to Choose the Best VPN for Online Gaming

5 days ago | geektown.co.uk | Jason Smith

1 Heard about how you can use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to dodge lag spikes, prevent throttling, or play games that are region-locked? The good news is those claims are all true – but only if you choose the right VPN for the job. To be clear: Not all VPNs are equal. The right VPN can elevate your online gaming experience, but the wrong one may actually end up making it worse.
Can’t Let It Go? ‘Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical’ Is Now Streaming on Disney+

1 week ago | geektown.co.uk | Dave Elliott

0 For Frozen fans who just can’t “Let It Go” (because once a Frozen fan, always a Frozen fan), Disney+ has just dropped something cooler than Olaf’s carrot nose in a snowstorm… and just in time to rescue us from the UK’s sweltering heatwave. ‘Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical’ is now streaming exclusively on Disney+, bringing the West End’s jaw-dropping production straight to your sofa. No need to melt on the Tube or brave the Theatre Royal queue in 30-degree heat.
The Impact of Video Game Economies on the Real Economy

1 week ago | geektown.co.uk | Jason Smith

1 Though completely virtual, player-driven video game economies are a simulacrum of our current economy, driven by supply and demand. In an environment where resources are theoretically infinite, MMO game developers find ways to prevent factors like inflation and scarcity.
Exploring the Upcoming TV Adaptation of East of Eden

1 week ago | geektown.co.uk | Jason Smith

1 An adaptation of East of Eden, John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, is currently in production. Filming locations, including ?amaru and Dunedin, are being chosen as the backdrop of the show, with several Hollywood stars spotted within the area. The series is going to be seven episodes long and is going to star English actress Florence Pugh. She’s experienced a shot at stardom after her work in Oppenheimer, and also had a starring role in Little Women.
‘Ghosts US’ Season 4 Arrives on BBC iPlayer This July

1 week ago | geektown.co.uk | Dave Elliott

0 ‘Ghosts US’ is back to haunt your screen in the best way possible, as the hit American comedy returns for a fourth season in the UK on BBC iPlayer this July. The series follows freelance writer Samantha (played by Rose McIver – iZombie, Once Upon a Time) and her husband Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar – Free Guy, The Mindy Project) who left city life behind to convert a crumbling old country estate into a B&B… only to find it crawling with chatty, charming and very dead residents.
TV Premiere Highlights Coming To Disney+ UK In July 2025

1 week ago | geektown.co.uk | Dave Elliott

0 School’s out for summer, and Disney+ is delivering a packed schedule of family favourites, original movies, animated adventures, returning comedies, and documentary specials to keep everyone entertained throughout the holidays. From a brand new ‘ZOMBIES’ movie, to the return of ‘Abbott Elementary’, and an epic celebration of one of cinema’s most iconic blockbusters with the 50th anniversary of Jaws, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into.
‘The Revenge Club’: Martin Compston, Aimée-Ffion Edwards & Meera Syal To Lead Darkly Witty Thriller For Paramount+ UK

1 week ago | geektown.co.uk | Dave Elliott

1 Paramount+ UK & Ireland has announced a new original thriller-mystery series ‘The Revenge Club’ (working title), starring Martin Compston (Line of Duty, Mayflies), Aimée-Ffion Edwards (Slow Horses, Peaky Blinders) and Meera Syal (Mrs Sidhu Investigates, The Kumars at No. 42). Adapted from the upcoming debut novel The Othello Club by J.D. Pennington, ‘The Revenge Club’ is a sharply written, darkly comic thriller centring on six strangers brought together by a divorce support group.
‘California Avenue’: BBC Announces New Drama From Hugo Blick Starring Bill Nighy, Helena Bonham Carter, Erin Doherty & Tom Burke

1 week ago | geektown.co.uk | Dave Elliott

0 The BBC has unveiled ‘California Avenue’, a new six-part drama from acclaimed writer-director Hugo Blick (The English, The Honourable Woman), featuring a truly stellar cast. Bill Nighy (Living, About Time), Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown, Nolly), Erin Doherty (The Crown, Adolescence), and Tom Burke (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Souvenir) lead the series, which is set in a 1970s caravan park deep in the English countryside.
Rolling the Reels: How Online Casinos Are Gamifying UK Pop Culture in 2025

1 week ago | geektown.co.uk | Jason Smith

1 In 2025, the world of entertainment has merged more closely than ever with digital gaming. Across the UK, a new wave of interest in online casinos has taken hold, blending elements of mainstream pop culture with interactive slot machines, live games, and themed experiences. From iconic British television shows to retro films and comic book franchises, online casino developers are now working harder to tap into familiar media and stories that audiences already know and love.