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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.

Dive into our sub-categories to find the latest in Cool Tech, admire incredible creations in Art, gain insights from our Interviews, or discover your next favourite online destination in our roundup of interesting Sites. If it's geeky and it's cool, you'll find it here.

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Continuing the archive of independent Geek Stuff reporting (Archive Page 3).

Battlemap designer Tom Cartos expands into physical retail to hedge against upcoming Apple Patreon fees

June 1, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Tabletop cartographer Tom Cartos launched a dedicated physical storefront at UKGE 2026, creating an independent retail anchor before Apple’s strict App Store fees hit digital subscriptions this November.

Filed Under: Sites, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: apple, cartography, money, Patreon, uk games expo

The Royal Mint forges The Lord Of The Rings 50p coin with hidden Eye Of Sauron

June 1, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Discover how The Royal Mint used computational caustic engineering to hide the Eye of Sauron on its new collectable Lord of the Rings 50p coin, even as premium gold and silver editions sell out instantly.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: coins, the lord of the rings

Audio EXP #335: Winning, City of the Espers variety, Witcher, crows, sex and death

May 30, 2026 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Welcome home. This is Audio EXP, the weekly podcast from Geek Native. Your ears are not deceiving you; I am not your usual host, Girdy AKA Geek Native Daddy.

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

Why the Middle Ages Are Perfect for Video Games

May 28, 2026 by Guest Writer Leave a Comment

Discover why modern RPGs and strategy games are inextricably bound to the Middle Ages as art historian Justin Fenech explores world-building, high fantasy roots, and historical imagination.

Filed Under: Art Tagged With: baldur's gate III, the witcher

3D virtual tabletop ‘RPG Stories’ keys gifted to Geek Native patrons amid expansion drive

May 27, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Every Geek Native Patreon backer gets a free Steam key for 3D VTT RPG Stories, while a public key giveaway runs alongside the new Infinite Worlds Kickstarter.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: geek native, Patreon, rpg stories, virtual tabletops

The Legend of Korra in Concert announces 2027 UK tour dates

May 27, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Paramount and Senbla have announced the 2027 UK and European tour dates for The Legend of Korra in Concert. Discover venues, ticket details, and what to expect.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: avatar legends, edinburgh

Son of Oak ramps up LaunchFest with managed Hearts of Ravensdale campaigns on StartPlaying

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Son of Oak partners with StartPlaying for a massive Legend in the Mist LaunchFest event, bringing the Hearts of Ravensdale campaign to life with professional GMs ahead of shipping.

Filed Under: Sites, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: legend in the mist, Son of Oak Game Studio, startplaying

Audio EXP #334: Mongoose’s Swindon Mandate, Modiphius Line Closures, and Crunchyroll’s Big Winners

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Join Audio EXP 334 to explore Mongoose’s new content creator role, Kickstarter’s policy reversal, and a community takeover for Achtung! Cthulhu.

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

MCM Comic Con London: John Romero reveals he made zero money from Quake

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Speaking at MCM Comic Con London, id Software co-founder John Romero revisited a historic industry sore point, expanding on why he never saw a single penny from Quake’s monumental success.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: comic con, london, london comic con

Megaberry law: Rebellion signs multi-category deal with Sneak Energy for Judge Dredd drink

May 22, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Rebellion and Sneak Energy partner on a multi-category Judge Dredd product line launching this May, blending comic history with lifestyle branding.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: drinks, judge dredd, rebellion, sneak

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