GeekNights

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

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider how you must tax the rich if you wish to have a society. In the news, Mayor Mamdani ends those ridiculous criminal summonses for cyclists, BTS returns, and America's war against Iran endangers the world.Related LinksForum ThreadTax the RichDiscord ChatTax the RichBluesky PostTax the RichThings of the DayRym - What's my What's My ΔEOK JND?Scott - JE8086 Emulation

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the assessment of risk. Apropos of nothing Rym talks about his broken arm. In the news, Washington state moves forward on taxing rich people, and New York City moves forward on banning foie gras.Related LinksForum ThreadAssessing RiskDiscord ChatAssessing RiskBluesky PostAssessing RiskThings of the DayRym - Max don't have sex with your ex (NSFW)Scott - Glass Armonica (spinning glass bowls... that break)

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

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about the dangers of trying to mandate age verification on the Internet. In the news, Discord embarks on a disastrous age verification scheme, Anthropic is mad that other "AI" companies are using their product, and Goldman Sachs launches an AI-free index.Related LinksForum ThreadAge Verification on the InternetDiscord ChatAge Verification on the InternetBluesky PostAge Verification on the InternetThings of the DayRym - Unicode ExplorerScott - The Sharp PC-2000 Computer Boombox from 1979

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about The Muppets. They were formative in the youth of our generation, and they are timeless. In the news, Ryan Dancey found out how little gamers like generative AI, the US president is about to attack Iran to distract from the Epstein files, and the Democrats have rightly denied the DHS funding until it reigns in ICE. Write your senators every day with a simple message: "abolish ICE."Related LinksForum ThreadThe MuppetsDiscord ChatThe MuppetsBluesky PostThe MuppetsThings of the DayRym - Every Time the Halo Saved a Driver's LifeScott - Flashpoint Archive

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

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss our respective morning routines. How do you spend your mornings? In the news, skyrocketing RAM prices delay the Valve Steam Machine (along with the controller, and Steam Frame), NVIDIA isn't releasing new videocards for the same reason, bitcoin is (finally) collapsing, and someone left Horatio at the Goodwill.Related LinksForum ThreadOur Morning RoutinesDiscord ChatOur Morning RoutinesBluesky PostOur Morning RoutinesThings of the DayRym - The Bird Someone Has To Take When Your Aunt DiesScott - ReKindle