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Welcome to the launch of The Indie Spotlight! This new series is to highlight small studio developers. First up: Anvira: Forge Defense. I set my usual reservations aside to put this roguelite tower defense through its paces. #steamdeck #anvira #sakrsoft #pcgaming #linuxgaming #dadgamer

dadwithadeck.comAnvira: Forge Defense Preview | The Indie SpotlightWelcome to the launch of The Indie Spotlight! This new series is to highlight releases from small studio developers. First up: Anvira: Forge Defense. I set my usual reservations about roguelites aside...
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Looking for a reliable, no-nonsense dock for your Steam Deck or PC handheld? I’ve been putting JSAUX’s 6-in-1 Docking Station through its paces and there's a lot to like here. Is it worth a spot on your desk? #steamdeck #jsaux #gaming #dockingstation #dock #pcgaming #linuxgaming #dadgamer #review

dadwithadeck.comJSAUX 6-in-1 Docking Station ReviewI put JSAUX's 6-in-1 Docking Station through its paces and there's a lot to like here. Fast 5Gbps USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI rated for 4K@60Hz and a detachable hub design. Straightforward, no-nonsense reliability. Will it do the job for your setup? Enquire within.
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Well, that's a wrap for Real-Time Stratember. There's been highs, there's been lows and it spilled into October just as I thought it would. Join me as I rank the 11 classic RTS campaigns I played throughout September. #steamdeck #rts #realtimestrategy #pcgaming #linuxgaming #dadgamer #retrogaming

dadwithadeck.comReal-Time Stratember Wrap: Ranking 11 Classic RTS CampaignsWell, that's a wrap for Real-Time Stratember. There's been highs, there's been lows and it spilled into October just as I thought it would. Join me as I rank the 11 classic RTS campaigns I played through this month.
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Steam’s Autumn Sale runs through to October 8th. As usual, I went in without a plan but came out with 8 new games I didn’t need. My backlog basically has its own economy at this point and who am I to do anything about it? #steamdeck #steamautumnsale #pcgaming #linuxgaming #dadgamer

dadwithadeck.comSteam Autumn Sale 2026: 8 Indie Titles Join My BacklogSteam’s Autumn Sale managed to ambush my wallet again. As usual, I went in without a plan but came out with eight new games I probably didn’t need. My backlog basically has its own economy at this point and who am I to do anything about it.
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StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the RTS genre. It brings incredible production values, refined mechanics and sets a gold standard for RTS games. Here's why it remains a masterpiece. #steamdeck #starcraft2 #wingsofliberty #rts #linuxgaming #pcgaming #dadgamer

dadwithadeck.comStarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty Review – Real-Time StratemberReal-Time Stratember concludes with the undisputed heavyweight champion of the genre. With a twelve-year wait, incredible production values and refined mechanics, StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty defined an entire decade of PC gaming. Here is why it remains a deadset masterpiece.
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Real-Time Stratember is fully wrapping up soon, but here are the games that didn't make the cut. Five major cuts, five honourable mentions and five dishonourable mentions. Did any of your favourites end up cut? Enquire within. #steamdeck #realtimestratember #rts #pcgaming #linuxgaming #dadgamer

dadwithadeck.comReal-Time Stratember: The Easiest Part, The CutsReal-Time Stratember is fully wrapping up soon. But in the meantime, here are the games that didn't make the cut. From WWII classics waiting for their Definitive Editions to campaign AI so brutal I had to quit. Here are the five major cuts, five honourable mentions and five dishonourable mentions from the month. One review and a full wrap-up still to come!
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Eternity's End isn't the end for Real-Time Stratember. But Warcraft 3's Night Elf campaign is a fitting end for Reign of Chaos. The game built steadily to their arrival and culminates by redefining real-time strategy level design. #steamdeck #warcraft3 #warcraft #blizzard #rts #gaming #pcgaming

dadwithadeck.comWarcraft 3: Eternity’s End Retrospective – Real-Time StratemberWarcraft 3 Reforged pulled me back into Eternity's End, the Night Elf Campaign for Real-Time Stratember. The Night Elves kinda play by their own rulebook and Reign of Chaos had been steadily building to their arrival. Twenty years on, there's one mission that STILL lives in my head rent free.
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Real-time Stratember is in a galaxy far, far away for Star Wars: Empire at War. Real-time battles, galactic grand strategy and Darth Vader in pursuit of the Rebel Alliance. Does commanding Palpatine's Empire hold up 20 years on? #steamdeck #starwars #empireatwar #rts #gaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming

dadwithadeck.comStar Wars: Empire at War Review – Real-Time StratemberReal-Time Stratember is headed to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: Empire at War. Real-time battles clash with galactic grand strategy as Darth Vader tears through anything in his path hunting the Rebel Alliance. Does commanding Palpatine's Empire hold up 20 years on?
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Next up, Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War. The Blood Ravens have their work cut out for them here. Relic kinda threw out the expected RTS playbook here. Does bridging the gap between new and old work out? #steamdeck #dawnofwar #warhammer40k #warhammer #rts #gaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #realtimestrategy

dadwithadeck.comWarhammer 40K: Dawn of War Review – Real-Time StratemberNext up, Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War. The Blood Ravens have their work cut out for them with a sinister plot slowly brewing. Relic kinda threw out the usual RTS playbook with this one. Does bridging the gap between new and old work out?
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Command and Conquer is next up, playing as the Brotherhood under Kane himself. Cheesy FMV cutscenes and a deadset banger soundtrack. Simple resource management, faction asymmetry and a sidebar that helped build the genre. How does it hold up? #steamdeck #commandandconquer #rts #gaming #pcgaming

dadwithadeck.comCommand and Conquer Remastered: Nod Campaign Review – Real-Time StratemberCommand and Conquer is next up, playing as the Brotherhood under Kane himself. Man, those cheesy FMV cutscenes and deadset banger soundtrack. Simple resource management, faction asymmetry and a sidebar that helped build the genre. How does it hold up today?
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Nearly a decade late, but I finally ripped through StarCraft’s Terran campaign. Does this classic RTS bridge the gap between story and strategy? Or was I right to leave it on that shelf at Blockbuster years ago? #steamdeck #starcraft #battlenet #blizzard #rts #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming

dadwithadeck.comStarCraft Remastered Review – Real-Time StratemberI'm nearly a decade late, but I finally ripped through StarCraft's Terran campaign. Does Blizzard's iconic sci-fi RTS manage to bridge that gap between story and strategy? Or should it have stayed on that video game rental shelf?
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Dark Reign is an interesting piece of RTS and Australian gaming history. Packed full of technical ambition and brutal AI, those wild ideas unfortunately amount to a rough and clunky RTS that'll test your patience more than your strategy. #steamdeck #darkreign #rts #gaming #retrogaming #pcgaming

dadwithadeck.comDark Reign: The Forgotten RTS – Real-Time StratemberDark Reign is an interesting piece of real-time strategy and Australian gaming history. It's packed with insane technical ambition and brutal, reactive AI. Behind those brilliant ideas is an unfortunately rough and clunky RTS that'll test your patience more than your strategy.
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Real-Time Stratember heads back to Warcraft 2's Orc campaign. Bloodlusted Ogre-Mages ready to roll again! The story is surprisingly deeper than you'd expect out of 1995. The remaster has its issues, but a much younger me would be very proud. #steamdeck #warcraft2 #rts #gaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming

dadwithadeck.comWarcraft 2 Remastered: Orc Campaign ReviewNext for Real-Time Stratember is a trip back to Warcraft 2's Orc campaign. Oh yeah, Bloodlusted Ogre-Mages ready to roll again! The story is surprisingly bigger than you'd expect from 1995 and the remaster has its issues. But a much younger me would still be very proud.
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Real-Time Stratember continues with Command & Conquer: Generals. This Red Alert 2 follow up swaps Tiberium and cheesy FMV sequences for a more serious, modern military setting. Does it pay off? #steamdeck #commandandconquer #generals #cnc #cncgenerals #rts #pcgaming #linuxgaming #retrogaming

dadwithadeck.comCommand & Conquer: Generals (USA Campaign) Review – Real-Time StratemberReal-Time Stratember continues with Command & Conquer: Generals, the follow up game from the same core team behind Red Alert 2. We have a bold new setting and a variety of changes, but does swapping Tiberium and FMV sequences for a modern military style pay off? Well, it's finally time for me to find out.
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Command and Conquer: Red Alert 2 remains the gold standard for real-time strategy games. Between campy FMVs, vibrant cartoony graphics and a legendary soundtrack, this masterpiece delivers unmatched RTS perfection. #steamdeck #rts #redalert2 #commandandconquer #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming

dadwithadeck.comRed Alert 2 Still Rules: A Real-Time Stratember RetrospectiveReleased by Westwood Pacific as opposed to the main studio in late 2000, Command and Conquer: Red Alert 2 remains the gold standard for the real-time strategy genre. Campy FMVs, vibrant graphics and Frank Klepacki's legendary soundtrack, Red Alert 2 delivers unmatched RTS perfection.
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For the month of September, I'll be playing Real-Time Strategy games exclusively, choosing the best-of-the-best campaigns from each game. There'll be cuts, curveballs and probably way too much 'one more mission'. #steamdeck #realtimestrategy #rts #realtimestratember #gaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming

dadwithadeck.comReal Time Stratember: A Whole Month of RTS ClassicsAnother themed month? You bet your ass. This September it's Real-Time Stratember and I'll be playing RTS games exclusively. Campaign by campaign, in no particular order. There'll be cuts, curveballs and probably way too much 'one more mission'.
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Far Cry 2's reputation is all over the place. Deadset classic or unplayable mess? I went in with low expectations and my trusty Steam Deck to find out for myself. #steamdeck #farcry #farcry2 #ubisoft #gaming #retrogaming #review #videogamereview #dadsgaming #retro #linuxgaming

dadwithadeck.comRevisiting Far Cry 2: Does It Hold Up?Far Cry 2 has a reputation and it's all over the place. Some call it a deadset classic, others call it unplayable. I was determined to find out which side was right. With low expectations and my trusty Steam Deck, I went in to see for myself.
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Discworld Noir is an enthralling detective story with Pratchett's trademark wit, featuring one of the best notebook systems I've ever used. It's rough to get going, but it's one of the best point and click adventures out there. #steamdeck #discworldnoir #review #gaming #retrogaming #adventuregames

dadwithadeck.comDiscworld Noir Review: An Abandoned Terry Pratchett ClassicDiscworld Noir manages to blend an enthralling detective story with Pratchett's trademark wit and humour, with enough film noir parody to keep the mood light. It's backed by one of the best clue and notebook systems I've ever seen in an adventure game. While it may be a little rough to get going, it's still one of the best point and click adventures out there.
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NBA 2K26 on the Steam Deck feels as familiar as it did on my Xbox a decade ago. That's... exactly the problem. It runs great, plays comfortably but it's yet another expensive roster update with a fresh coat of paint. #steamdeck #nba2k26 #nba2k #nba #gaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #review #gamereview

dadwithadeck.comNBA 2K26 on Steam Deck: Worth Your Time? …Or Money?NBA 2K26 on the Steam Deck feels just as familiar as it did on my Xbox a decade ago and that's... exactly the problem. Still, it runs great and plays comfortably, but 2K26 is yet another expensive roster update with a fresh coat of paint.
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Mechanism's Kickstand 2 and the JSAUX ModCase Adapter has the ability to turn your Steam Deck into a flexible desk setup. Solidly built, endless viewing angles and full access to Mechanism's ecosystem for a low buy-in. #steamdeck #mechanism #kickstand #steamdeckaccessories #accessories #gaming

dadwithadeck.comMechanism Kickstand 2 + JSAUX ModCase Adapter: The Setup I Didn’t Know I NeededMechanism's Kickstand 2 and the JSAUX ModCase Adapter can turn your Steam Deck into a super flexible desk setup. Solid build, endless viewing angles and full access to Mechanism's accessory ecosystem, all for a low buy-in.
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Super late, but here's my Q2 2026 wrap. If you've been following, you'll know what you're in for. Dishonored, Nintendo Wii, some Ayn Thor nonsense and paying full price for a video game for the first time in what feels like forever. #steamdeck #q2 #pcgaming #linuxgaming #gamingrecap #gaming #wii

dadwithadeck.comGaming on the Steam Deck OLED & Ayn Thor – Q2 2026 Wrap-UpSuper late, but here's my Q2 2026 wrap featuring Dishonored, a whole month of Nintendo Wii, Ayn Thor Pro nonsense and paying full price for a video game for the first time in... I don't even know. What a ride.
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So, this will be a little different to my normal posts. I guess more Dad than Deck. I recently picked up hand, foot and mouth disease. The short of it: it fucking stinks. #handfootandmouth #handfootandmouthdisease #HFMD #adultHFMD #sickdad #dadlife #parentlife #dad #emergencyroom

dadwithadeck.comHand, Foot and Mouth in Adults: This Fucking StinksThis one will be a little different to the rest. More Dad than Deck. I recently picked up hand, foot and mouth disease. The short of it: it fucking stinks.
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My Steam Controller arrived after months of waiting. I've written down my first impressions from a Steam Deck OLED owner perspective. I'll cover the hardware, how it feels and how I'm actually planning to use this thing. #steamdeck #steamcontroller #valve #pcgaming #handheldgaming #gamingsetup

dadwithadeck.comSteam Controller vs Steam Deck: A Dad’s First ImpressionsAfter a few months of refreshing my email, the Steam Controller finally landed on my doorstep. Was it worth the wait? Here's my first impressions primarily as a Steam Deck user. I'll be covering the hardware, the feel in hand and how I'm actually going to use this thing.
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Another Steam sale, another bloodbath for my wallet. I walked away with more games I didn't need. Indiana Jones, Far Cry, Resident Evil and what is simply an absurd pile of point and click adventure games. Why? Exactly. #steamdeck #steammachine #steamsummersale #indianajones #pointandclick #farcry

dadwithadeck.comSteam Summer Sale 2026: More Games I Didn’t NeedAnother Steam sale, another wallet massacre. It's a bloodbath. I walked away with nineteen new games. Indiana Jones, Far Cry, Resident Evil and an absolutely absurd pile of point and click adventure games. Why? Exactly.
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I finally tackled The Longest Journey after hearing for decades that it was one of the best point and click adventures ever made. I came away with a different opinion. Ambitious? Absolutely. A masterpiece? I'm not convinced. #steamdeck #thelongestjourney #retrogaming #gaming #pointandclick #retro

dadwithadeck.comThe Longest Journey: Some Classics Are Better as MemoriesThe Longest Journey is often remembered as one of the greatest point and click adventure games ever made. After finally getting to it, I found an ambitious adventure severely hamstrung by frustrating puzzles, sluggish pacing and execution that rarely matched its ideas.
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007 First Light is the James Bond game I've been waiting years to play. IO Interactive nail the tone, gameplay and cinematic presentation. They manage to deliver one of the year's best action games. #PS5 #007 #jamesbond #firstlight #007firstlight #pxplay #playstation #playstation5 #gaming #review

dadwithadeck.com007 First Light Review: The Best Bond Game YetIO Interactive have delivered the James Bond game fans have wanted for, uh... ever. 007 First Light blends confident storytelling, satisfying gameplay and cinematic presentation into an adventure that feels every bit as authentic as the films while confidently forging establishing its own identity.
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Chinatown Wars deserved more attention than it got. Nearly twenty years later, Rockstar’s handheld experiment still feels fresh. It’s full of clever ideas and feels even better on modern dual-screen hardware like the Ayn Thor. #aynthor #android #grandtheftauto #chinatownwars #gta #rockstar #gaming

dadwithadeck.comGrand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Ayn Thor ReviewGrand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars proves there's more to Rockstar's handheld experiment than most people remember. Nearly twenty years later, it still feels fresh. It's packed full of clever ideas and it's perfectly suited to modern dual-screen devices like the Ayn Thor.
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Dishonored sat in my backlog for years before completely blowing me away. I ended up rating it a 9.5/10, so I figured the best way to pay that recommendation forward was with a giveaway. #steamdeck #dishonored #arkane #dunwall #corvo #giveaway #gaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #gaminggiveaway

dadwithadeck.comDishonored Subscriber GiveawayDishonored sat in my backlog for years before completely blowing me away. I rated it a 9.5/10, I figured the best way to pay that recommendation forward was with a giveaway.
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The Tragedy at Deer Creek won me over pretty quickly. Rewarding puzzles, compelling mystery and an isolated Alaskan setting create an atmospheric adventure that feels inspired by the classics without relying on nostalgia. #steamdeck #thetragedyatdeercreek #adventuregames #pointandclick #gaming

dadwithadeck.comThe Tragedy at Deer Creek: A Modern-Retro Adventure ReviewThe Tragedy at Deer Creek blends classic point and click adventure design with a compelling mystery, pretty distinct visuals and an atmosphere which is heavy on isolation. Sparrowland's debut manages to deliver rewarding puzzles, strong storytelling and a haunting Alaskan setting that's difficult to forget.
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When I started Dad with a Deck, I fully expected to crash and burn early on. But somehow, I'm still going and post 100 is now live! It's a bit of a retrospective with some highlights, a few blunders and maybe even a giveaway at the end. #steamdeck #gaming #retrospective #highlights #giveaway #games

dadwithadeck.comPost One Hundred: Still Here, Still PlayingWhen I started Dad with a Deck, I fully expected to crash and burn before hitting ten posts. But, here we are at post number one hundred. This is a bit of a retrospective, some highlights, a few blunders and there might even be a giveaway at the end.
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My Ayn Thor Pro finally arrived after a two month wait. It was worth every second. Dual OLED screens, premium hardware and incredible performance make for one seriously impressive handheld. #aynthor #ayn #retrogaming #emulation #handheldgaming #androidgaming #nintendo3ds #retrohandheld #gaming

dadwithadeck.comAyn Thor Pro First ImpressionsAfter a two month wait, my Ayn Thor Pro is finally here. With dual OLED screens, powerful performance and premium build quality, this Android handheld is shaping up to be something special.
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I spent May revisiting the Nintendo Wii and came away with one conclusion: it was FAR better than its reputation suggested. Overlooked classics, underrated motion controls, and one absolute masterpiece. #steamdeck #nintendo #nintendowii #retrogaming #gaming #videogames #emulation #supermariogalaxy

dadwithadeck.comWii Went Back: The Wii Month Wrap-UpI spent May revisiting the Nintendo Wii and it proved something I'd known for years: the Wii was FAR better than its reputation suggested. From overlooked classics and underrated motion controls to Super Mario Galaxy, this month proved that some of gaming's best experiences are hiding in plain sight.
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Wii Sports accidentally changed gaming forever. It pulled non-gamers into the hobby, survived the Wii tax and proved that accessibility isn't a weakness. Nearly twenty years on, it's still just as fun. #steamdeck #wiisports #nintendo #wii #nintendowii #retrogaming #retro #dolphin #gaming #emulation

dadwithadeck.comWii Sports Retrospective – Wii’re Going BackWii Sports wasn't a simple pack-in game. It accidentally became a cultural phenomenon and managed to pull non-gamers into the hobby. It survived the Wii Tax and remains just as fun nearly twenty years later.
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I didn't play Super Mario Galaxy on release and it honestly plays like it was released yesterday. Level design, mechanics and the soundtrack combine into a defining statement on video games as a whole. #steamdeck #supermariogalaxy #mario #supermario #nintendo #wii #emulation #dolphin #gaming

dadwithadeck.comSuper Mario Galaxy – Wii’re Going Back ReviewI missed Super Mario Galaxy on release, but it still plays like it was made yesterday. The level design, mechanics and the soundtrack all combine into something that feels more like a statement about video games as a whole.
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Ghost Squad remains faithful to the arcade and really nails the feel of the original genre, making unreal use of the Wiimote. It's a blast while it lasts, just don't expect it to last very long. #steamdeck #ghostsquad #sega #nintendo #wii #arcade #retrogaming #shooter #retro #gaming #emulation

dadwithadeck.comGhost Squad – Wii’re Going Back ReviewGhost Squad is a faithful arcade port that really nails the feel of the genre and makes unreal use of the Wiimote. It's a blast while it lasts, just don't expect it to last very long.
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During Wii're Going Back, I pitted Valve's forgotten Steam Link hardware against the Steam Link App. Does it still hold up in 2026? The results are surprisingly inconsistent and occasionally impressive. #steamdeck #steamlink #valve #technology #streaming #gaming #pcgaming #gamestreaming #gamestream

dadwithadeck.comIs the Steam Link Hardware Still Viable in 2026?Does Valve's forgotten Steam Link hardware still hold up in 2026? After pitting the original not-so-rectangular box against the Steam Link app across older and newer devices, the results are... surprisingly inconsistent and occasionally impressive.
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Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is the series' survival horror atmosphere forcibly shoved into an arcade on-rails shooter. I went in blind with a Wiimote shoved in a revolver attachment and somehow it works. #steamdeck #residentevil #umbrellachronicles #capcom #nintendo #wii #gaming #arcade

dadwithadeck.comResident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles – Wii’re Going Back ReviewCapcom took Resident Evil's survival horror atmosphere and forcibly shoved it into an arcade on-rails shooter. I went in blind with a Wiimote shoved into a revolver attachment... and somehow it works.
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The most violent game on the Wii delivers its gratuitous brand of carnage in black and white with Greg Proops screaming filthy nonsense over the top of it all. MadWorld is unlike anything else on the console. #steamdeck #madworld #review #nintendo #wii #gaming #dolphin #retro #retrogaming

dadwithadeck.comMadWorld: Unhinged and Unapologetic – Wii’re Going Back ReviewMadWorld is the most violent game on the Nintendo Wii and it delivers its gratuitous brand of carnage in stark black and white with Greg Proops screaming filthy nonsense over the top of it all. It's unlike anything else on the console.
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Call of Duty on the Nintendo Wii sounds ridiculous until you actually try it. Revisiting the Wii releases only revealed solid ports, enjoyable motion controls and a side of the franchise that deserved more attention. #steamdeck #callofduty #nintendo #wii #dolphin #blackops #cod #retro #gaming

dadwithadeck.comCall of Duty Wii: Surprisingly Sharp – Wii’re Going BackCall of Duty on the Nintendo Wii sounds kinda ridiculous until you actually play it. Revisiting Black Ops and the wider Wii releases in 2026 revealed nothing but surprisingly solid ports, enjoyable motion controls and a side of the franchise that deserved far more attention.
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed puts forward a compelling Star Wars story with solid combat wrapped in thoroughly enjoyable Wii motion controls. It really makes you feel like the most powerful Force user in the galaxy. #steamdeck #theforceunleashed #starwars #jedi #nintendo #wii #gaming #dolphin

dadwithadeck.comStar Wars: The Force Unleashed – Wii’re Going Back ReviewThe Force Unleashed provides a genuinely compelling Star Wars story wrapped in solid combat with Wii motion controls that make you feel like the most powerful Force user in the galaxy.
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The House of the Dead: Overkill is loud, trashy and self-aware, completely embracing its grindhouse roots. It's short, dumb and endlessly replayable. This chaotic arcade throwback proves simple can still be seriously fun. #steamdeck #nintendo #wii #wiiregoingback #hotd #houseofthedead #emulation

dadwithadeck.comWii’re Going Back – The House of the Dead: Overkill ReviewThe House of the Dead: Overkill is loud, trashy and completely self-aware. It fully embraces its grindhouse roots. It's short, dumb and endlessly replayable, delivering a chaotic arcade experience that proves sometimes the simplest games are the most fun.
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This guide will help you setup your Steam Deck like a Nintendo Wii using Dolphin, a Wii Remote and a USB sensor bar. Everything you need to kick off Wii're Going Back. #steamdeck #nintendo #wii #nintendowii #dolphin #dolphinemulator #emulation #wiiregoingback #linuxgaming #pcgaming #retrogaming

dadwithadeck.comHow to (Almost) Turn Your Steam Deck a Nintendo WiiThis guide will walk you through setting up your Steam Deck, or other handheld, as a Nintendo Wii using Dolphin, a real Wii Remote and a USB sensor bar. Everything you need to kick off Wii're Going Back and the steps to get you there.
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This May, Wii're going back. Nearly 20 years on since the Nintendo Wii launched and we STILL haven't seen anything like it. I'll be revisiting the console on the Steam Deck all month long. Who's in? #steamdeck #nintendo #wii #nintendowii #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #houseofthedead

dadwithadeck.comWii’re Going Back: A Whole Month of Nintendo WiiThe Nintendo Wii launched nearly 20 years ago and we haven't seen a console like it since. This May, Wii're going back and we're doing it with the Steam Deck.
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Dishonored is a top tier stealth banger with an absurdly stacked cast. The chaos system subtly reshapes the world around you based on how you play, making it an absolute masterclass in player freedom. #steamdeck #dishonored #arkanestudios #pcgaming #linuxgaming #handheldgaming #gaming #review

dadwithadeck.comDishonored Review: Better Late Than NeverAfter many failed attempts at Bioshock, a friend's recommendation landed me in Dunwall and I'm legitimately furious it took me this long. Dishonored is a masterclass in player freedom. Yeah, this one is a deadset banger.
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Fallout 1.5: Resurrection is a fan-made total conversion mod for Fallout 2. If you've been looking to get it running on your Steam Deck, here's a step-by-step guide to do exactly that. #steamdeck #fallout #fallout2 #classicfallout #falloutmod #falloutresurrection #pcgaming #linuxgaming #gaming

dadwithadeck.comHow to Install Fallout 1.5: Resurrection on Steam DeckFallout 1.5: Resurrection is a fan-made total conversion mod for Fallout 2 set in post-apocalyptic New Mexico. If you've been looking to get it running on your Steam Deck, here's a step-by-step guide to do exactly that.
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Nine games down. Steam sale gambles, nostalgia deep-dives, nowhere near enough hours of Falloutand one unexpected standout. This quarter was a bit of a mixed bag, but still a great time. #steamdeck #q1 #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #gamingrecap #boomershooters #roguelites #fallout #starwars

dadwithadeck.comGaming on the Steam Deck OLED – Q1 2026 Wrap-UpNine games down. This quarter had Steam sale gambles, nostalgia deep-dives, nowhere near enough hours of Fallout and one unexpected standout. Q1 was a mixed bag, but still a great time. Read on for the full wrap-up.
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Can confirm: the Dbrand Killswitch skins work perfectly with the JSAUX ModCase. I picked up their Stick Caps while I was at it and I've never looked back. #steamdeck #dbrand #jsaux #modding #modcase #killswitch #stickcaps #gear #accessories #gamingaccessories #handheldgaming

dadwithadeck.comDbrand Killswitch Skin with the JSAUX ModCase: Yes, It WorksLooking to pick up a Dbrand Killswitch skin but not entirely convinced it'll work with your JSAUX ModCase? Well, I can confirm they work together extremely well. I also picked up their Stick Caps while I was at it and both have been a great experience.
Dad with a Deck
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Fans have remastered Scarface: The World is Yours and it could be one of my favourite what-if stories. This guide will walk you through installing the Remastered Project with Xbox button prompts on the Steam Deck. #steamdeck #scarface #remaster #modding #steamdeckguide #pcgaming #linuxgaming

dadwithadeck.comHow to install Scarface: The World is Yours Remastered Project on Steam DeckFans have taken it upon themselves to remaster a cult classic and Scarface: The World is Yours could be one of the best what-if stories there is. This guide will walk you through getting the Remastered Project mod up and running, complete with Xbox button prompts.
Dad with a Deck
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Splintered Fate is no different to most roguelites. Your enjoyment is gatekept through a grind for meta-currency and forces you to stink at the game until you're good enough to have fun. For a busy Dad, that's a hard sell. #steamdeck #tmnt #splinteredfate #roguelite #gaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming

dadwithadeck.comTMNT: Splintered Fate Made Me Realise I Hate RoguelitesSplintered Fate, like most roguelites, gatekeeps your enjoyment through a grind for meta-currency. This essentially forces you to stink at the game until you're good enough to have fun. For a busy Dad, that's an awfully hard sell for the entire genre.
Dad with a Deck
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I haven't preordered a game since 2007. I haven't played Metal Gear Solid 4 because I wasn't buying another PS3. Turns out, both of those problems have the same solution. #steamdeck #metalgearsolid #mgs4 #metalgear #konami #pcgaming #linuxgaming #solidsnake #playstation #ps3

dadwithadeck.comMetal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2: My First Preorder in Nearly Two DecadesI haven't preordered a game since 2007. Metal Gear Solid 4 has been locked to the PlayStation 3 since 2008. Somehow, it took until 2026 for both of those things to change.