Your classic board game needs a few key components: a compelling narrative or objective, interesting (and well-explained) rules, and nice visuals. Sounds like the same components of a good video game, right? So do good video games translate well to cardboard and cards? Let’s find out. As far back as the 1980s, board games have…
In September, the long-awaited 2024 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook reached players’ eager hands. Coming ten years after the original 5e Player’s Handbook, the 2024 edition streamlines rules and character creation, explains and clarifies gameplay, and, on the whole, revolutionizes how D&D is played. 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook. Credit: Wizards…
When you search online for the best horror manga, one of the first results is the question, “What horror manga are there outside Junji Ito?” This one simple sentence sums up how important Junji Ito’s work is in the horror manga genre. With seminal works like Uzumaki, Tomie, Hanging Balloons, and Gyo, Ito has cemented…
“There’s so much more to discover before the world ends.” – Sylens, Horizon Zero Dawn The last two decades have brought us some truly incredible video games. Skyrim, The Witcher, The Legend of Zelda, Fallout – we could go on and on. In 2017, one game took the world by surprise: Horizon Zero Dawn. Built…
The universe of Dune is vast and immersive, captivating millions of readers around the world. Created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, this science fiction saga expanded after his death with the help of his son, Brian Herbert, and co-author Kevin J. Anderson. With so many books, novellas, and spin-offs, it can be hard to keep…
Our regular readers know we’re big fans of Eiichiro Oda’s phenomenally popular manga and anime, One Piece. One Piece has everything – adventure, humor, fantastic artwork, and a well-built and fascinating world. Oda’s masterpiece is the best-selling manga of all time and its anime – one of the Shonen Big Three – consistently ranks as…
Here at ThyGeekdom, it’s fair to say we love horror board games. From Betrayal at House on the Hill to Call of Cthulhu, we can’t get enough of spine-chilling, blood-pumping fun. Arkham Horror is our latest board game obsession and one you won’t want to miss. In other news, Marvel Comics is celebrating 85 years…
Ever since their debut in 1984, Transformers have captured the hearts of children and adults around the world. Over the past 40 years, these toys have continued to evolve and improve, reaching new heights of popularity with every generation. Let’s take a look at the franchise’s humble beginnings, the toys that started it all, and…
Welcome back to another Finds of the Week! For 37 years, Final Fantasy has captured the minds and hearts of fans worldwide. Renowned for its stunning visuals and glorious soundtrack, the series now consists of more than 16 video games that continue to delight fans and gamers alike. Today, we’re bringing you an anniversary edition…
In 1938, the world was on the brink of a war that would change nations and humanity forever. This was the year that Superman made his debut. Throughout World War II and the many political, social, and cultural upheavals since, the Man of Steel has remained a constant symbol of justice, truth, and hope. While…
