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Author: Gfnadmin

Stack Overflow: Art and Craft Books!

February 23, 2020February 23, 2020Gfnadmin

This is my third Stack Overflow regarding Artsy books. For fun exercises and great resources, you can check this column. For the second one, you may require a bit more experience. This one, however, checks into every type of age, from toddler to adolescent. A special one for toddlers and above Wonder Art Workshop: Creative […]

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Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending February 21, 2020

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020Gfnadmin

Here is the board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending February 21, 2020. Gaming News Gen Con badge registration is live! Make sure you grab your badges now and keep your eyes on this space for details on our annual Gaming with GeekDad event. Hopefully, everyone got the […]

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Book Review: ‘The Unspoken Name’ by A. K. Larkwood

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020Gfnadmin

Progress is a wonderful thing. Growing up I loved fantasy fiction. Brought up on Tolkien by my dad, I branched out to Shannara, Druss the Legend, Thomas Covenant, and The Belgariad. I read others, but it struck me quite some time ago, that they’re all the same. Tastes change, I moved away from a diet […]

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Looking Forward to Toy Fair

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020Gfnadmin

Toy Fair lands in New York City from February 22nd – 25th and GeekDad will be there to see some of the goodness that we can expect to be asked for in the coming months. There are a few items that we are particularly excited to see…

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Stack Overflow: Black History Month

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020Gfnadmin

Today’s stack is mostly picture books (plus a handful of others) that are great reading for Black History Month—from the Queen of Soul to the First Lady, from a little kid to the oldest student, these are stories worth sharing. Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment by Parker Curry & Jessica Curry, illustrated by Brittany Jackson […]

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Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending February 14, 2020

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020Gfnadmin

Here is the board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending February 14, 2020. Gaming News Gen Con badge registration is live! Make sure you grab your badges now and keep your eyes on this space for details on our annual Gaming with GeekDad event. Hopefully, everyone got the […]

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Stack Overflow: Brave New Worlds

February 10, 2020February 11, 2020Gfnadmin

Well, hello there! It’s been a while—I’ve had a hard time getting my engine started back up this year, but I’ve still been reading a lot, with more books to tell you about than I can handle in a single column. This week, I’ll start with some fascinating visions of the world: what it could […]

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Love for Family Drives Elliott Park for Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2020February 11, 2020Gfnadmin

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Author and Diversity Consultant Quinn Titus Discusses ‘Monster Prom’ and Creating Diverse Games

February 10, 2020February 11, 2020Gfnadmin

Author and Diversity Consultant Quinn Titus discusses the process of diversity consulting and their work for the popular game Monster Prom. Sean: Can you introduce yourself and say what you do? Quinn I am Quinn Titus. I am an author and a writer for video games. I’m also a proofreader and diversity consultant for video […]

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Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending February 7, 2020

February 7, 2020February 11, 2020Gfnadmin

Here is the board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending February 7, 2020. Gaming News Gen Con badge registration is live! Make sure you grab your badges now and keep your eyes on this space for details on our annual Gaming with GeekDad event. Also, the housing lottery […]

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My Arcade Retro Champ Portable NES/Famicom Player Available Now!

February 6, 2020February 11, 2020Gfnadmin

After a seemingly interminable wait, the Retro Champ portable NES/Famicom player from My Arcade is now available for purchase. For real! Announced last January at CES 2019, the Retro Champ promised authentic console gaming on the go for both your beloved Nintendo Entertainment System cartridges and your prized Famicom imports—with no need to fuss with […]

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Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending January 31, 2020

January 31, 2020February 11, 2020Gfnadmin

Here is the board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending January 31, 2020. Gaming News Gen Con badge registration is live! Make sure you grab your badges now and keep your eyes on this space for details on our annual Gaming with GeekDad event. AEG and Thunderbox Entertainment […]

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Rockness Monsters Cover a Century of Music in 27 Minutes

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 2 minutes

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Tiny Epic Dinosaurs’

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019Gfnadmin1

Reading Time: 9 minutes Put on your work boots and make sure your health insurance is paid up, because we’re headed to the dinosaur ranch. Feed and breed those dinos for lucrative contracts, and try not to get stepped on in the process! What Is Tiny Epic Dinosaurs? Tiny Epic Dinosaurs is a game for […]

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GeekDad Daily Deal: Certified Refurbished 11.6″ Touchscreen Dell Chromebook

October 13, 2019October 13, 2019Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 1 minute Get stuff done with today’s Daily Deal, a Certified Refurbished 11.6″ Touchscreen Dell Chromebook. At just over three pounds this Chromebook runs your favorite Android apps and keeps your information locked down with built-in, browser-based security features. You’ll get 10 hours of run time on the Intel Processor and 4 GB […]

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12 Things to Know About Coming Out Day

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 6 minutes

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Tabletop Kickstarter Alert: ‘Wizardz Bluff’ Returns!

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 9 minutes Photo: Gold Cauldron Games Shape-shifting wizards, elemental spells, and risky wagers abound in Wizardz Bluff! Wizardz Bluff originally launched on Kickstarter in 2018 but was not able to fund, so designers Ron and Jayson Smith did some further development and tweaking, and are coming back with a new campaign next week. […]

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Stack Overflow: Tackling Tricky Topics

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 11 minutes   It’s easy to talk to our kids about being nice, playing outside, and having adventures. But some topics get a bit tougher: how do you deal with the death of a grandparent, or worries, or racism? Well, you could start with some of the books in today’s column: here’s a […]

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No More Waiting: New Laurie Berkner Music

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 2 minutes There are many factors that go into account for longevity – consistency, material, and audience retention being the most important. The last one is key, especially for children’s musicians, who cycle through a listener base every 3-5 years. For a truly transcendent few, the first two elements have made the third […]

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Lori Henriques and the New Jazz Age of Kindie

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019Gfnadmin

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