Evil Genius Mum, Author at GeekMom

Video Game Review: ‘Wintermoor Tactics Club’

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

A game within a game, ‘Wintermoor Tactics Club’ is like a big woolen scarf, to wrap you up in the RPG world and help defeat the ogres!

PAX Tabletop Goes Online for 2020

September 20, 2020September 19, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

Taking PAX Tabletop Online for 2020 worked out better than expected, thanks to Discord, ‘Tabletop Simulator,’ and experienced developers.

Video Game Review: ‘Necrobarista’

September 16, 2020September 15, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

Grab whatever coffee reanimates you and drown yourself in the haunting mystery of “Necrobarista” – the video game wrapped up in a visual novel.

Celebrate Secondhand Wardrobe Day on Aug 25

August 24, 2020August 23, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

National Secondhand Wardrobe Day is a great opportunity to rethink the most important items in your wardrobe: Cosplay

PAX Aust + PAX West = PAX Online 2020

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020Evil Genius Mum1

Good PAX Conventions don’t get cancelled. Their gaming powers combine to create an even greater convention: PAX ONLINE 2020!!

Review: “Megabyte Punch” – 4 Out of 5 Cannibalistic Robots

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

“Megabyte Punch” is a fun retro-style computer game from indy developers Team Reptile. Definitely worth 4 out 5 cannibalistic robots.

‘Antidote’: A Game Review for What Ails You

June 13, 2020June 12, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

We were wrong. The best tabletop game to play during the COVID-19 crisis is ‘Antidote,’ and it’s perfect for bored teens too.

Download a Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality

June 10, 2020June 9, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

itch.io has teamed up with hundreds of indy developers to offer their Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality. Show your support, donate to the cause, and score some sweet games!

“Zeus on the Loose”: An Educational Game Blessed With Fun

May 14, 2020May 13, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

Kids learn best through play. The trick is finding a game both educational and fun. We found it: “Zeus on the Loose”.

Star Wars Day: Love It With Your Kids

May 4, 2020May 3, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

Every year on Star Wars Day, our family revisits the ‘Star Wars’ Universe. Not because I love ‘Star Wars’ (I don’t) but because THEY do.

Gaming Is Good for Your Health: Self-Medicating With Games

April 21, 2020April 20, 2020Evil Genius Mum1

Based on her panel at PAX Aust 2019, Evil Genius Mum gives us the whole discussion on how gaming is good for your health.

Video Game Review: “Baron: Fur is Gonna Fly”

April 16, 2020April 15, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

From our ‘5 Best Computer Games to Play During a Pandemic’, most families want to know more about “Baron: Fur is Gonna Fly”.

5 Best Computer Games to Play During a Pandemic

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020Evil Genius Mum5

Here are our 5 Best Computer Games to Play During a Pandemic lock-down to save your sanity. You can even share with the family (if you want).

5 Best Tabletop Games to Play During a Pandemic

March 13, 2020March 12, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

Speaking from experience, EG Mum has tested her list of the 5 Best Tabletop Games to Play During a Pandemic. And she lived to tell the tale.

Brazen Comics Festival: A New Comic Convention

March 5, 2020March 4, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

Hang on to your variant covers, comic fans. There’s a new convention in town. And it’s “BRAZEN-ly” going where few have ever gone before.

Video Game Review: Opening ‘Heaven’s Vault’

December 29, 2019December 28, 2019Evil Genius Mum1

Unlock the video game ‘Heaven’s Vault’ to discover the real treasures within fantastic alien archaeology and ancient languages. This is one for the word-nerds!