Yearly Archive:: 2023

I am of the firm belief that these days, satire writers are in fierce competition with regular news media given just how ridiculous (and sad) things are. Satire, of course, is not new, and throughout history, it has been used as a salve to make what seems like the end times a little more palatable. And How…

John Wick is an action franchise that has grown better with each entry. Each goes further than the last—increasingly more elaborate fights, kills, and style burst from the screen. John Wick: Chapter 4 keeps this tradition alive and well. After nine years and four films, I daresay this is one of the most…

Mark Rosewater, head designer of Magic: The Gathering, has often described Magic as not just one game, but many different games that share a common rule set. What he means by this is that there are as many different styles of play as there are players. From pro grinders fine-tuning their decks to go up against…

Magic: The Gathering turns 30 this year, and manufacturer Wizards of the Coast is celebrating this milestone all year long with a number of three-day-weekend MagicCon festivals. Earlier this month, it was announced that the next such convention is coming to the Minneapolis Convention Center on May…

Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, March 20, to Sunday, March 26. (Jump to In-Person Events) Virtual Events Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night What: Trivia When: Monday, March 20, at 8:00 p.m. Where: Virtual via Twitch Get your…