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Category: Video Games

Life Is Like a Video Game… Well, Mostly.

March 8, 2020March 7, 2020Jennmac

Oliver Emberton explained life is like a video game in which the ultimate goal is balancing resources while dealing with life’s detriments or perks and using your time and energy toward skill building to create a resource called money.

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The Longing, Image Studio Seufz, Application Systems Heidelberg

‘The Longing’: The Game You’ve Been Waiting… And Waiting… And Waiting For

March 6, 2020March 5, 2020Sophie Brown

In ‘The Longing,’ you play as A Shade, created by The King with one task: to awaken him in 400 days that you must wait out in real-time.

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Luna The Shadow Dust, Image: Lantern Studio

‘LUNA The Shadow Dust’: A Visually Striking, Hand-Animated Puzzle Game

February 18, 2020February 17, 2020Sophie Brown

‘LUNA The Shadow Dust’ is a point-and-click puzzle adventure game in which you will solve puzzles to work your way through a Dark Tower.

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Coffee Talk, Image: Chorus Worldwide

Run a Chilled Out Coffee Shop for Elves, Orcs, and More in ‘Coffee Talk’

February 8, 2020February 7, 2020Sophie Brown1

‘Coffee Talk’ is a new indie video game in which you will brew drinks for a range of customers including elves, vampires, werewolves, and more.

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Spread Fake News or Embrace Integrity in ‘Headliner: NoviNews’

January 18, 2020January 17, 2020Sophie Brown

In ‘Headliner: NoviNews’ you play as the editor of a news publication, and the stories you choose to publish will have profound consequences.

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On Video Game Earworms and the Compulsive Singer

January 10, 2020January 9, 2020Amy Weir1

Amy has an annoying (to her kids) habit of bursting into song at the slightest provocation, and video games provide so much repetitive provocation!

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Fandom Stories: Metal Gear Solid

December 4, 2019December 4, 2019Jennmac

A fandom created by a deep emotional bridge connecting to a former version of yourself. You know there are others out there, but who are they; where do you find them? Do you want to find them, given the deeply personal connection you have with the material?

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Video Game Review: ‘Some Distant Memory’

November 29, 2019November 28, 2019Evil Genius Mum

‘Some Distant Memory’ tops EG Mum’s computer games for 2019: A beautiful story-telling game that puts the A in STEAM.

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Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, Image: EA

‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’: The Force Is Strong With This One

November 22, 2019November 21, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’ tells the story of Cal Kestis, a former Jedi Padawan who finds himself on the radar of the Empire.

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The Nominees Announced for The Game Awards 2019

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019Jennmac5

The Game Awards 2019: ot’s time to cast your votes and show your love for the video games that made an impact in your life this year.

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Sugarfina: Tasty Treats In Nintendo Style

August 7, 2019August 6, 2019Corrina Lawson1

Looking for a unique gift for Nintendo lovers with a sweet tooth? You need Sugarfina’s Nintendo gift boxes.

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8 Ways Adventuring in ‘Final Fantasy XIV’ Is Better Than Your Date Nights

July 21, 2019July 19, 2019Jennmac2

Date nights cause me more stress than they are worth. 

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‘Spawnpoint’: A Podcast by Gamer Parents For Gamer Parents

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019Jennmac3

Have you heard of SPAWNPOINT yet? If your a gamer parent who likes podcasts made by gamer parents, then you need to listen to Spawnpoint!

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Mythbusters: The Game, Images: PlayWay

Sandbox-Style ‘Mythbusters’ Video Game to Release in 2020

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019Sophie Brown

We’re big fans of ‘Mythbusters’ here at GeekMom, which is why I was so excited to hear about the forthcoming ‘Mythbusters’ video game.

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LEGO Marvel Collection, Image: Warner Bros

Prepare for the Endgame with the ‘LEGO Marvel Collection’

April 25, 2019Sophie Brown1

The LEGO Marvel Collection is a compilation pack of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers, & LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, plus DLC.

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Nintendo Labo VR Kit: VR For Everyone

April 11, 2019April 10, 2019Corrina Lawson

The Labo VR Kit from Nintendo offers an immersive, portable, and inclusive type of gaming.

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‘She Remembered Caterpillars’ Comes to Nintendo Switch

March 25, 2019March 24, 2019A.J. O'Connell

‘She Remembered Caterpillars’ is a puzzle game in which you lead cute, spore-like creatures called Gammies around a dreamscape while haunting music plays. There’s also a larger story: a scientist’s desperate experiment to save her father, with whom she has a complicated relationship.

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Nintendo Labo VR kit

Step Into the Virtual World of Nintendo Labo

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019Corrina Lawson

  The educational aspect of the Nintendo Labo kits for the Switch has always been foremost in my mind. The entire experience is designed to teach maker skills such as patience, persistence, and the reward of having built something cool. Nintendo realizes this as well, with their Labo educational program. The cherry-on-top of the Labo […]

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Sims Can Explore Something Strange in ‘Sims 4 StrangerVille’

February 28, 2019February 27, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

In which GeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘The Sims 4 Strangerville’ game pack.

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Jurassic World Evolution, Image: Frontier Games

‘Jurassic World Evolution’: Dino Park Management With Stunning Visuals

February 2, 2019February 1, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Jurassic World Evolution’ is a business simulation style game where players get to construct their own dinosaur theme park.

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