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Welcome to the Geek Stuff category, Geek Native's eclectic hub for everything that fuels our passions. This is where we explore the fascinating corners of geek culture that don't fit neatly into other boxes. It's a treasure trove of discoveries, from must-have gadgets and cutting-edge tech to stunning art and exclusive interviews with creators.

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Geek Stuff Reports

Continuing the archive of independent Geek Stuff reporting (Archive Page 223).

Chikki Things did it first: Zelda key ring holder

May 1, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood 13 Comments

It’s dangerous to alone! Take this (except with keys).

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: Etsy, household, zelda

Audio EXP: #94 – The terror of error

May 1, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Hellboy, Netflix’s new virtual YouTuber, deer-boys in post-apocalyptic America and World of Darkness on your TV. It’s the Audio EXP geeky highlights show.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: audio exp, geek native, podcasts

Publishers Spotlight: June 2021 poll opens for Patrons

May 1, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The awesome Patrons who contribute $1 or more to Geek Native’s development coffers are now able to vote in the June Spotlight poll.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: geek native, Patreon

Roll20 to increase prices, offering a 2-year lock-in before they do

April 30, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood 5 Comments

It is the first time the platform has increased the subscription price. The service has been running for nearly 10 years, has introduced dynamic lighting, token markers, APIs, macros and other enhancements.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: money, roll20, virtual tabletop

Pokemon Snap t-shirts come to Zavvi in an exclusive deal

April 29, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Well, we can confirm t-shirts, five vacation t-shirts for five different characters. We’re also confident that Pikachu, Bulbasaur and Charmander make up three of the five.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: fashion, pokemon, t-shirts, zavvi

Sensitivity reading: What does it do, and does it make RPGs better? A Paranormal Affairs Canada case study

April 29, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A credit that I’ve started to see in new RPGs is “sensitivity reader”. I think it’s fair enough to wonder two things; what do sensitivity readers do? If we’re paying for them through the cost of the book, do they make RPGs better?

Filed Under: Interviews, Tabletop & RPGs

The Bundle of Holding launches their Starter Store

April 29, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This isn’t a standard eCommerce experience; you only get starter packs here.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: black armada, bundle of holding, Champions, old school essentials, Shadow of the Demon Lord, Tekumel, tiny dungeon, Trail of Cthulhu, traveller

Splendor is now on Board Game Arena following Asmodee acquisition

April 28, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Asmodee bought the growing Board Game Arena at the start of the year, a 10-year-old site where you can play board games online.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: Asmodee, card games

Carnage LEGO bust exclusive to Zavvi

April 28, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Zavvi, that geeky UK retailer, has the exclusive (though only in the UK) and the pre-order opens on the 1st of May.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: lego, zavvi

VoxStory opens in beta to bring your RPGs to TV

April 27, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

VoxStory might look a little like Minecraft but it’s an evolution of an older game; the traditional tabletop.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: virtual tabletop, voxstory

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