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Just published on TwinCitiesGeek.com: This Week in Geek (5/6/2024–5/12/2024) Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12. (Jump to In-Person Events) Virtual Events Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night What: Trivia When: Monday, May 6, at 8:00 p.m. Where: Virtual via Twitch Get your trivia on from... Continue Reading at TwinCitiesGeek.com

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This Week in Geek (5/6/2024–5/12/2024)

This week! Mix it up with fellow writers and eidtors at the Publisher/Freelancer Scoial Hour, dig some geeky tunes at the Fine Line with Galactic Empire and the Bit Brigade, play those classic arcade games you've always wanted to at Boom Island, and more!

Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12. (Jump to In-Person Events) Virtual Events Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night What: Trivia When: Monday, May 6, at 8:00 p.m. Where: Virtual via Twitch Get your trivia on from the comfort of home with Geeks Who Drink’s online trivia night. Prove your mettle,…

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Just published on TwinCitiesGeek.com: Eden Genesis is Metroidvania Reloaded Despite the technical issues facing Cyberpunk 2077 when it first released, it's undeniable that the game (and the marketing campaign leading up to it) caused Cyberpunk's namesake storytelling genre to trend favorably. More and more products catering to the cyberpunk fandom—especially the cyberpunk gaming fandom—have come out since, from board... Continue Reading at TwinCitiesGeek.com

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Eden Genesis is Metroidvania Reloaded

Kickstarter-funded and still growing, Eden Genesis will appeal to fans of both retro and modern cyberpunk games.

Aeternum Game Studios Despite the technical issues facing Cyberpunk 2077 when it first released, it’s undeniable that the game (and the marketing campaign leading up to it) caused Cyberpunk‘s namesake storytelling genre to trend favorably. More and more products catering to the cyberpunk fandom—especially the cyberpunk gaming fandom—have come out since, from board games to underground card games…

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Warm Up with Mulled Wine

Winter is behind us, but rainy days and cool nights are still perfect for mulled wine. From spice blends to fruity infusions, here are some tips for tailoring your own recipe.

In true midwestern fashion, the weather has been pinballing between all four seasons lately. Even if it’s warm one day, there’s no guarantee we won’t get a snowstorm 24 hours later. It keeps us on our toes, I guess. At least it means we can eke out a few more cold-weather experiences before hanging up our snow boots. Mulled wine is a common drink in northern and central Europe during cold…

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Just published on TwinCitiesGeek.com: Warm Up with Mulled Wine In true midwestern fashion, the weather has been pinballing between all four seasons lately. Even if it's warm one day, there's no guarantee we won't get a snowstorm 24 hours later. It keeps us on our toes, I guess. At least it means we can eke out a few more... Continue Reading at TwinCitiesGeek.com

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Just published on TwinCitiesGeek.com: This Week in Geek (4/29/2024–5/5/2024) Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 29, to Sunday, May 5. (Jump to In-Person Events) Virtual Events Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night What: Trivia When: Monday, April 29, at 8:00 p.m. Where: Virtual via Twitch Get your trivia on from... Continue Reading at TwinCitiesGeek.com

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This Week in Geek (4/29/2024–5/5/2024)

This week in events, celebrate Star Wars this May the Fourth, find your next read during Free Comic Book Day, play retro games at the Bad Weather Outdoor Arcade, and more!

Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 29, to Sunday, May 5. (Jump to In-Person Events) Virtual Events Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night What: Trivia When: Monday, April 29, at 8:00 p.m. Where: Virtual via Twitch Get your trivia on from the comfort of home with Geeks Who Drink’s online trivia night. Prove your…

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Just published on TwinCitiesGeek.com: We Can't Seem to Outrun the Twilight Saga One Saturday evening last month, I piled into a packed theater and chanted "Bella! Where the hell have you been, loca?" with a group of strangers. We cheered at the sight of Billy Burke on the screen and laughed at the absurdity of the world's greatest teenage romance. Of course, I... Continue Reading at TwinCitiesGeek.com

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We Can't Seem to Outrun the Twilight Saga

As we approach the 20th anniversary of Twilight, it's experiencing another renaissance.

One Saturday evening last month, I piled into a packed theater and chanted “Bella! Where the hell have you been, loca?” with a group of strangers. We cheered at the sight of Billy Burke on the screen and laughed at the absurdity of the world’s greatest teenage romance. Of course, I was nowhere other than at a screening of The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Summit Entertainment New Moon ranks among the…

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The MN Guide to Independent Bookstore Day 2024

Our annual Independent Bookstore Day guide is here! Check out what your favorite local shops in and near Minnesota have planned for Saturday.

Jump to store listings: Minneapolis | St. Paul | Greater Twin Cities Metro | Outside the Metro | Outside Minnesota It’s that time of year! On April 27, 2024, bookstores throughout Minnesota and around the country will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day. Officially participating stores will have exclusive Independent Bookstore Day items while supplies last, which usually isn’t long—tote…

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Just published on TwinCitiesGeek.com: On May 3, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Returns to Theaters for Its 25th Anniversary The 1990s were a rough time for Star Wars fans. The last time we'd gotten new visual Star Wars content in the 1980s, it had been on television—a couple of animated series, Droids and Ewoks, and a couple of forgettable live-action Ewok adventures. We had heard rumors, stories, and casting news... Continue Reading at TwinCitiesGeek.com

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On May 3, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Returns to Theaters for Its 25th Anniversary

The 1990s were a rough time for Star Wars fans. The last time we’d gotten new visual Star Wars content in the 1980s, it had been on television—a couple of animated series, Droids and Ewoks, and a couple of forgettable live-action Ewok adventures. We had heard rumors, stories, and casting news about the prequels, which generated some excitement, but after a while that had quieted down. Star…

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Just published on TwinCitiesGeek.com: This Week in Geek (4/22/2024–4/28/2024) Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 22, to Sunday, April 28. (Jump to In-Person Events) Virtual Events Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night What: Trivia When: Monday, April 22, at 8:00 p.m. Where: Virtual via Twitch Get your trivia on from... Continue Reading at TwinCitiesGeek.com

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This Week in Geek (4/22/2024–4/28/2024)

This week, dive into some Cold War history with the Smithsonian, hit the town for the annual St. Paul Art Crawl, find your next favorite game at the Tabletop Market Spring Event, and plenty more!

Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 22, to Sunday, April 28. (Jump to In-Person Events) Virtual Events Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night What: Trivia When: Monday, April 22, at 8:00 p.m. Where: Virtual via Twitch Get your trivia on from the comfort of home with Geeks Who Drink’s online trivia night. Prove your…

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Just published on TwinCitiesGeek.com: Delusional Monthly Magazine's Quirky Premise Is Wasted on an Unlikeable Cast I've been writing for Twin Cities Geek since 2019, and I've enjoyed writing every single article I've ever put out. If I hadn't become a contributor, I might never have discovered some of my favorite anime or been able to describe how and why I love them. So, when I saw... Continue Reading at TwinCitiesGeek.com

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Delusional Monthly Magazine's Quirky Premise Is Wasted on an Unlikeable Cast

In Delusional Monthly Magazine, an awkward structure and one-dimensional characters weigh down a fun-sounding concept.

OLM Team Yoshioka I’ve been writing for Twin Cities Geek since 2019, and I’ve enjoyed writing every single article I’ve ever put out. If I hadn’t become a contributor, I might never have discovered some of my favorite anime or been able to describe how and why I love them. So, when I saw OLM Team Yoshioka’s Delusional Monthly Magazine pop up on my CrunchyRoll feed, I was excited to see characters…