Tag Archives: Armchair Geek

Top 10 D&D Modules I Found in Storage This Weekend #4 (Revisited)

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Ken-Denmead

We were digging through the storage shed last weekend to find just the right box of Christmas decorations, when I should chance across the dusty stack of old Dungeons & Dragons modules I’ve had with me for… well, for a very long time. For all the GeekDads who have gamed, as I scan […] Continue reading →

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Comics Spotlight On: Shonen Jump

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Corrina-Lawson

Happy Comic Release Day!
I decided to venture into the world of manga this week on the theory that there might be parents  who want to introduce their children to comics but desire a wider range of stories than superheroes.
My eldest son asked for a subscription to Shonen Jump when he saw the listing in a […] Continue reading →

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Dork Tower Wednesday

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Ken-Denmead

Read all the Dork Towers that have run on GeekDad.
Find the Dork Tower archives, DT printed collections, more cool comics, awesome games and a whole lot more at the Dork Tower Website.
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Wii-Sports Resort Wins Family Game of the Year 2009

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Paul-Govan

The Family Gamer Awards are very different to the ESRB and PEGI ratings. Rather than trying to keep people away from the wrong games, they look to connect people with the games they will enjoy. The awards suggest the best games to suite each of their six age-groups (toddlers, juniors, students, workers, parents and grandparents). […] Continue reading →

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Top 10 D&D Modules I Found in Storage This Weekend Part 3 (Revisited)

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Ken-Denmead

We were digging through the storage shed last weekend to find just the right box of Christmas decorations, when I should chance across the dusty stack of old Dungeons & Dragons modules I’ve had with me for… well, for a very long time. For all the GeekDads who have gamed, as I scan and […] Continue reading →

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Why Don’t They Read the Evil Overlord List?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Corrina-Lawson

Last Saturday night, I sat down with my husband and my eldest son (14)  to watch the second half of Dr Who: The End of Time on BBC America.
About three-quarters of the way through, my son  exclaims: “Mom! This guy didn’t read the evil overlord list, did he?”
And before I go any further, a cut […] Continue reading →

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100 Quotes Every Geek Should Know

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Ken-Denmead

One thing that every geek can do is quote their favorite geek-culture media, whether it’s movies, books, television, theater or music. The GeekDads have tried to compile a list of such quotes for your enjoyment. This list is certainly not definitive. Indeed, it’s only the beginning! Feel free to add your own (clean) ones in […] Continue reading →

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A Dog’s Breakfast is Black Comedy for Geeks

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Ken-Denmead

This Winter break was a time to catch up on many things for me and my family. One of the items we caught up on was a DVD of A Dog’s Breakfast, encased in the little red Netflix envelope that has been sitting on the entertainment center for months, mocking us. How many homes have […] Continue reading →

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Dork Tower Monday

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Ken-Denmead

Contrary to yesterday’s post, we’re still posting previous DT content this week, as an important family matter has forced John to delay the start-up. We hope you enjoy it nonetheless, and stay tuned for the new stuff next week!
Read all the Dork Towers that have run on GeekDad.
Find the Dork Tower archives, DT printed collections, […] Continue reading →

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Researching The Shape of Space With Your Kids

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Kathy-Ceceri

The kids and I have been looking into modern physics lately – you know, relativity, quantum mechanics, string theory, that sort of thing. I’ll be blogging about some of the cool stuff we’ve been learning in the near future. But trying to wrap my aging brain around these far-out concepts makes me envious of my […] Continue reading →

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