GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming

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GeekNights Tuesdays is the weekly gaming segment of GeekNights, featuring video games (computer and console), German board games, roleplaying games, and more.

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July 8, 20261 hr 29 min

Association Football

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the game of Association Football. More commonly known as soccer, it's a game of high drama, clever play, and FIFA corruption that is cemented in societal and cultural history.In the news, a Manhattan skyscraper is collapsing, XBOX is collapsing, YOASOBI x Overwatch slaps, and the new Ghost in the Shell slaps.Related LinksForum ThreadAssociation FootballDiscord ChatAssociation FootballBluesky PostAssociation FootballThings of the DayRym - EVANGELION BRAND NEW SERIES PRODUCTION CONFIRMATIONScott - Free Printable Graph Paper

June 24, 20261 hr 23 min

Mina the Hollower (2026)

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Mina the Hollower (2026). It's fantastic, evoking the feeling of old NES games but with modern design sensibilities. In the news, the Steam Machine is actually here and still a reasonable price (considering the unreasonable pressure the AI bubble is putting on computer components), Civ VII added hotseat multiplayer, and Deltarune chapter 5 drops TOMORROW.Related LinksForum ThreadMina the Hollower (2026)Discord ChatMina the Hollower (2026)Bluesky PostMina the Hollower (2026)Things of the DayRym - "I Never Read The Animorphs," a poem by Neil CicieregaScott - Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields

June 10, 202655 min

Chasing the Meta

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider what happens when one chases the meta. This is especially a problem when competitive and casual players mix and is the topic of several GeekNights lectures. In the news, Furality was phenomenal this year, and the Nintendo Direct was underwhelming.Related LinksForum ThreadChasing the MetaDiscord ChatChasing the MetaBluesky PostChasing the MetaThings of the DayRym - Furality Ultra: Tsop B2B Loprov (Full Stage Visuals)Scott - NTSC-RS

May 27, 20261 hr 2 min

Games where the numbers go up

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider games where the numbers go up. Like Balatro or Slay the Spire or 9 Kings or Vampire Survivors. These games might intersect with deeper societal problems related to the signifier and the signified and the trap of hyperreality. In the news, the NAACP calls for a boycott of southern public school athletics due to their extreme gutting of voting rights, Ferrari launches the Luce, and nobody is booking rooms for the World Cup.Related LinksForum ThreadGames where the numbers go upDiscord ChatGames where the numbers go upBluesky PostGames where the numbers go upThings of the DayRym - Otakon 08 Geeknights promoScott - Sales & Dungeons

April 1, 202659 min

Games we played at PAX East 2026

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about the games we played at PAX East 2026, including Spokes, Magical Athlete, The Third Man, Take Time, Tezuma Trick, Big Wave, QE, Catch the Moon, Robokraft, False Kingdom, Juggernaut, Peanuts Talent Show, and John Company 2.0. In the news, there's a Halloween game (not that one, and there's another Mario movie.Related LinksForum ThreadGames we played at PAX East 2026Discord ChatGames we played at PAX East 2026Bluesky PostGames we played at PAX East 2026Things of the DayRym - YUNBYUL BALLET COMPANY Ballet GATScott - How to fold the UNICORN

March 11, 20261 hr 1 min

Puzzles in Games

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider puzzles in games. In the news, New York is suing Valve over illegal gambling, Valve's new hardware release timeline is heavily impacted by the RAM crisis but might still come in 2026, Blades 68 is launching (Rym was in the playtest), and Nintendo is suing the United States over our president's illegal tariffs.Related LinksForum ThreadPuzzles in GamesDiscord ChatPuzzles in GamesBluesky PostPuzzles in GamesThings of the DayRym - Introducing Reg!Scott - Modern Illustration

February 18, 202651 min

Paris Connection

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Paris Connection, also known as SNCF: France & Germany. It's no 1817, but it's a distilled real train game that's worth playing. In the news, Overwatch 1 is back and Diablo 2 is back.Related LinksForum ThreadParis ConnectionDiscord ChatParis ConnectionBluesky PostParis ConnectionThings of the DayRym - Canada Curling ControverseyScott - Battlegroup Clash: Baltics

February 4, 20261 hr 12 min

9 Kings (early access)

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the early access version of 9 Kings. It's got some good things going on. In the news, the Switch is now the highest selling Nintendo console and the Switch 2 is the fastest selling Nintendo console. Swords Without Master is launching more broadly, and Scott is considering running a game. Also Congress has a chance to dismantle ICE: Call your senators.Related LinksForum Thread9 Kings (early access)Discord Chat9 Kings (early access)Bluesky Post9 Kings (early access)Things of the DayRym - How to operate a Carbon ArcScott - Emudevc

January 21, 202655 min

Big Shot (2001)

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Big Shot (2001). If you want some vicious auctions this is the game for you. In the news, the United States is in extreme crisis threatening to invade Greenland, invade Minnesota, terrorize the city of Minneapolis, and end the global world order as we know it. Also Mothership has good videogame journalism. Call your reps to tell them to defund ICE.Related LinksForum ThreadBig Shot (2001)Discord ChatBig Shot (2001)Bluesky PostBig Shot (2001)Things of the DayRym - Here's Why New Year's Eve is Bad NowScott - Multi-Year Diary Gate

December 24, 20251 hr 11 min

Magic: The Gathering (1993)

Tonight on GeekNights, we review a card game called Magic: The Gathering. It's 32 years old, so you may not have heard of it. In the news, gamers don't like generative AI and The Game Awards happened. Rym posted his [video editing process](https://community.frontrowcrew.com/t/the-geeknights-lecture-video-process/3683 for producing GeekNights panel and lecture videos. We will be live at Super MAGFest 2026!Related LinksForum ThreadMagic: The Gathering (1993)Discord ChatMagic: The Gathering (1993)Bluesky PostMagic: The Gathering (1993)Things of the DayRym - The Shoebody BopScott - The Big Laugh 1 Hour Better Loop