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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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Continuing the archive of independent Geek Stuff reporting (Archive Page 7).

Artificial intelligence meets white-glove service: Mike McAlpine on The RemAIns of the Butler

August 7, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Real-life trained butler and comedian Mike McAlpine discusses his Edinburgh Fringe show The RemAIns of the Butler, AI automation, and human observation.

Filed Under: Interviews Tagged With: artificial intelligence, edinburgh, edinburgh fringe

How artificial online hype distorts the tabletop gaming market

August 6, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Surfshark research reveals fake social media engagement costs as little as $1.40, warning tabletop roleplaying game creators of artificial market hype.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: social media, stats

UK Games Expo and MCM Comic Con show strong search numbers against mainstream expos

August 5, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Search volume analysis reveals how tabletop conventions like UK Games Expo and pop culture events match major traditional UK trade shows in online interest.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: conventions, stats, uk games expo

From Null Pointers to Punchlines: Irene Woo on trading big tech for Edinburgh Fringe comedy

August 5, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Ex-Google Senior Software Engineer Irene Woo talks A/B testing jokes, leaving tech stability, and bringing her debut comedy show Golden Child to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Filed Under: Interviews Tagged With: edinburgh, google, humour

Mastermind Maker brings official digital character building to Mutants & Masterminds

August 4, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Green Ronin releases Mastermind Maker, an official character creation tool for Mutants & Masterminds 3rd Edition with automated point tracking and printable sheets.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: green ronin, Mutants & Masterminds

Audio EXP #344: Resignations, Gen Con Reveals, and Marvel Timelines

August 1, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Join Audio EXP 344 to explore Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition, Modiphius’s Discworld TTRPG, and Table Cat Games as August spotlight winners.

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

Help independent news: Pick September’s RPG Publisher Spotlight

August 1, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Hello friends, and thank you for your support. This month we have Table Cat Games in the Spotlight as a result of our Patreons’ vote. If you’re a Patreon, then we’ve a new shortlist for you to decide from.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: geek native, Patreon, spotlight

12 Incredible Couple and Group Cosplays From the San Diego Comic Con

July 30, 2026 by Jill Harness Leave a Comment

Discover incredible group and couple cosplays from San Diego Comic Con, featuring impressive outfits from The Rings of Power, One Piece, and Moana.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: cosplay, one piece, pirates, sdcc, star wars, thundercats

Zombie Zoo containment facility set for Glasgow Botanic Gardens this Halloween

July 30, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

GlasGLOW returns to Glasgow Botanic Gardens this Halloween with Zombie Zoo, a 60-minute interactive outdoor experience. Early bird tickets open 5th August.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: events, halloween, zombies

Brilliant, Bizarre, and Fun Things You’ll Only See at SDCC

July 29, 2026 by Jill Harness Leave a Comment

Explore the brilliant and bizarre sights of San Diego Comic Con 2026, from illegal building wraps and an intergalactic nightclub to creative wheelchair cosplays.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: conventions, cosplay, deadpool, Futurama, guardians of the galaxy, mario, Mario Kart, one piece, pennywise, sdcc, star wars, Wonder Woman

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