Business Coverage of businesses originating in and/or catering to the MN geek community, including but not limited to gaming companies, publishers, stores, favorite geek hangouts, start-ups with cool ideas, and Kickstarters worth noting.
Coverage of businesses originating in and/or catering to the MN geek community, including but not limited to gaming companies, publishers, stores, favorite geek hangouts, start-ups with cool ideas, and Kickstarters worth noting.
Jun 09 2024
Minneapolis Game Store All Systems Go Sets the Board for a New Phase
Twin Cities gaming store All Systems Go is closing its brick-and-mortar retail location in Northeast Minneapolis later this month, but not to worry—the business is not going away. Customers will still be able to buy, sell, rent, and trade games through the existing online storefront, with local pickup…
Apr 25 2024
The MN Guide to Independent Bookstore Day 2024
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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…
Mar 01 2024
Uncle Hugo’s Science Fiction Bookstore, a Minneapolis Icon, Turns 50
“Uncle Hugo’s opened for business on March 2, 1974, which makes this coming Saturday our 50th anniversary,” owner Don Blyly writes in his latest business update.
From March 1 through March 10, 2024, the famed Minneapolis bookstore is marking that milestone with 10% off all in-person…
Nov 27 2023
Minnesota Video Game Studio Crunchbox Eyes Its First Release
As a lifelong gamer, I’m always trying to find new indie games and studios to support, especially if they’re local. That’s why I was intrigued by Crunchbox Games, a video game studio based in Minnesota. Owner Ryan Blaha and his team are currently working on Emery, a 2D platformer…
Nov 22 2023
The MN Bookstore Guide to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday 2023
Thanksgiving week is here, and as always, lots of Minnesota indie bookstores are offering sales and specials on Black Friday, November 24, and Small Business Saturday, November 25, 2023. Below, you’ll find information on what all your favorite shops throughout the state are doing on those…
Oct 11 2023
Sweet Escape Is Maplewood Mall’s One-Stop Shop for All Things K-Pop
As someone who frequently jumps between new hobbies and interests, I often find myself adrift in the sea of confusion, and nowhere has this been more evident than in my recent dive into the world of K-pop, courtesy of the group Stray Kids.
As a newbie, the whole world of K-pop feels like a linguistic labyrinth…
Sep 02 2023
The Museum of Illusions Provides Photo-Ready Fun at the Mall of America
It has always been my opinion that if you live in the Twin Cities metro area, the Mall of America is a great place to take your kids for a day out, especially when the weather is less than hospitable outside. Now that my kid is rapidly approaching her teens, though, we’ve made our way through nearly every single…
Aug 13 2023
Owner Chase McAllister on the Immersive Role-Playing Experience at Blaine’s Badwolf Adventure Studios
It was in December 2021 that I discovered Badwolf Adventure Studios, an independent game store located in Blaine that hosts tabletop gaming sessions. Its goal is to bring an immersive experience to role-playing by featuring catered music, lighting, and interactive digital maps, and allowing for…
Apr 24 2023
The MN Guide to Independent Bookstore Day 2023
It’s that time of year! On April 29, 2023, 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…
Nov 23 2022
The MN Bookstore Guide to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday 2022
The winter holiday shopping season is here, and as always, it’s a great time to buy from local businesses! This year marks the 10th anniversary of Indies First, a national campaign encouraging readers to support independent bookstores. Author Celeste Ng is serving as 2022 spokesperson.
Whether…