What’s Geeky in February 2023?

Welcome to the season of love, Geeks!

It’s the shortest month in the year, but we’ve got a lot of new geeky stuff coming your way. From the final season of Star Trek: Picard, a new way to play video games, and another novel from Samantha Shannon, February is going to be one heck of a ride.

Without further ado, let’s dive right in.

Movies/TV shows:

February 1^st:

The Ark, season 1

The Ark by Syfy channel. — THE ARK — Episode 101 — Pictured: — (Photo by: Aleksandar Letic/Ark TV Holdings, Inc./SYFY)

Dean Devlin, the man behind Leverage and The Librarians, is back with a new show on Syfy. Set over a hundred years in the future, the passengers of the starship Ark One must band together to fix their ship after a catastrophic event leaves them stranded far from both Earth and the colony they were trying to reach.

But as the crew bands together to save their ship, they must ask an important question: the explosion that almost killed them… was it really an accident?

February 2^nd:

Freeridge, season 1

Freeridge is a Netflix comedy centered around a cursed box.

This Netflix spinoff of the teen comedy On My Block features four new characters in this return to the fictional community of Freeridge, CA where four friends—Cameron, Demi, Gloria, and Ines—discover a strange box that may or may not be cursed.

February 8^th:

Not Dead Yet, season 1

ABC's Not Dead Yet about a woman who is forced to write obituaries for ghost.

From ABC, and streaming on Hulu, comes the show about a self-described disaster who moves back home to restart her career and her life only to find that the only job she can land is writing obituaries. Her job is made much worse by a mean boss, a passive-aggressive roommate, and the ghosts of the people she writes about haunting her until she writes their obits correctly.

February 9^th:

Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy spend their first Valentines Day together.

Gotham’s Cupid of Crime is at it again in this HBO special as she and her partner, Poison Ivy, plan to spend their first February 14^th together. But when Harley gives Ivy a… ahem, really great orgasm, it unleashes a powerful spell that sets the whole city of Gotham to, well, boinking.

This special will also feature the love lives of Bane and Clayface and their terrible experiences in dating, Zatanna Zatara and the Flash getting it on, Darkseid’s cold and dead-eyed significant other, and the proposal of the Riddler and the Clock King.

And if you’re wondering what you and your significant other can do for Valentine’s Day, check out our article on a Geek’s Guide to Valentine’s Day here.

Or maybe you’d like some awesome Movie and TV relationships to aspire to (like these ones), or we can all cozy up with characters that should have ended up together (lookin’ at you, Finn and Poe, and check out more here).

February 10^th:

Wingfeather Saga, season 1 part 2

Part two of the first season of Wingfeather Saga.

Things have gone sideways in the land of Skree as the evil Fangs now abduct kids. At the same time, the three Igiby children have discovered a secret cache of illegal weapons inside a haunted manor and the battered Slab has snuck into the Igiby cottage and stolen jewelry, hoping that they are the fabled Jewels of Anniera.

This family-friendly show continues on the Angel Studios website and on Youtube, with the remaining two episodes streaming on February 24^th and March 10^th. Part two of season 1 promises to deliver more Fangs, more Zouzab, and, most importantly, more Peet the Sockman.

February 16^th:

Star Trek: Picard

The Paramount+ story of Star Trek’s Admiral Picard comes to a conclusion with the return of the Next Generation’s original cast, including LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, and Marina Sirtis.

But that’s not all. The season’s villains include the new Captain Vadic, the alien commander of the warship Shrike, which starts off hunting Beverly Crusher, a return of the holodeck nemesis Moriarty, and Data’s evil twin brother, Lore.

February 17^th:

Carnival Row, season 2

Amazon Prime's Victorian fantasy returns for a season two. — CarnivalRow_Ep108_D33_JT_0247.RAF

Revolution is in the air for Amazon Prime’s Victorian fantasy. Inspector Philo is called back into action by the constabulary of the city-state of Burgue, who has uncovered an attack on a supply train that could only have been carried out by the city’s Fae populace, who are forced to reside in the ghetto known as Carnival Row.

Killings and violent repercussions mount on both sides as Philo and his Fae lover, Vignette Stonemoss, try to stop the city from devolving into chaos.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

The New Antman movie set to air in February 2023. — Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man and Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror in Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2022 MARVEL.

This next addition to the MCU features a return of everyone’s favorite size-changing duo. Struggling with the time he missed out having with his daughter, and having been sucked into a portal, Scott Lang falls victim to the machinations of Kang the Conqueror (played by Jonathan Majors of Lovecraft Country fame). Obviously, Kang, trapped in the Quantum Realm, is a villain, but can he give Scott back the time with his daughter?

February 24^th:

Cocaine Bear

A true story about a bear who ingests cocaine.

Based on a true story, this odd-ball horror/comedy features a band of misfit cops, criminals, tourists, and teenagers dealing with a bear who ingested a staggering amount of cocaine that had been dumped out of a smuggler’s plane as it flew over the Georgia forests.

Mummies

After a sacred ring is stolen by a greedy archaeologist from a pyramid, it is up to four mummies—a princess, a charioteer, his little brother, and their pet crocodile—to leave their underground world of eternal rest to journey to modern London to reclaim the Royal Family’s ring.

We Have a Ghost

When Kevin’s family moved into their new home, they never figured it might be haunted. They also never figured that posting videos of the ghost, whom they’ve named Ernest, would make them social media sensations. But when Kevin and Ernest start digging up the mystery about Ernest’s past, they definitely never thought they’d become targets of the CIA.

Video Games

Playstation VR2

The next generation of Virtual Reality technology arrives for the PS 5 this month. That’s right, on February 22^nd, you can enjoy the latest technology in gaming that allows for subtle headset vibrations, eye tracking technology, finger touch detection, and adaptive triggers along with four times the resolution of the original Playstation VR.

All of this means that we are getting one heck of a new gadget to play with, along with a whole host of new games specifically released for the VR2.

February 2^nd:

Deliver Us Mars

PS 5, Xbox Series X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, PC

This sequel to Deliver Us The Moon puts the player into the shoes of Kathy Johanson, Earth’s youngest astronaut and the newest crew member of the Zephyr as it travels to the surface of Mars to find the ARK colony ships that were stolen by the mysterious Outward.

Tails: The Backbone Preludes

Play as anthropomorphic animals in Vancouver.

Set years before the events of the hit Neo-Noir game Backbone, Tails: The Backbone Preludes tells the story of four anthropomorphic citizens of a dystopian Vancouver in a narrative experience that is meant to be played and replayed.

February 10^th:

Hogwarts Legacy

PS 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

This immersive open-world RPG takes you back to the Wizarding World. But this time, you’ll practice witchcraft in the 1800s as you craft potions, explore the Dark Forest, master spells and enchantments, and battle strange beasts and dark wizards.

February 14^th:

Blanc

A game with a wolf pup and a deer have to work together to find their parents.

Switch, PC

This emotional, co-op adventure follows the story of two unlikely friends, a young wolf-cub and a fawn, who have been separated from their families by a massive snowstorm. Working together, these two must use their strengths to find a way to cross the vast snowy wilderness to find their families.

Wanted: Dead

PS 5, Xbox Series X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, PC

This hybrid slasher/shooter game follows a week in the life of the Zombie Unit, an elite squad of the Hong Kong police force, as they uncover a major corporate conspiracy in this cyberpunk dystopian love letter to the sixth generation of gaming consoles.

February 15^th:

Pharaoh: A New Era

Pharaoh A Nee Era, a new city builder game.

The epic city builder is back! Lead one family through history as you establish a small village on the banks of the Nile. Take advantage of the great river’s yearly flooding to harvest rich crops while taking advantage of your citizens’ downtime to build magnificent monuments to the gods and yourself.

February 16^th:

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line

PS 4, Switch

Bring together the classic music of Final Fantasy and other Square Enix games as you put together the party of your dreams with cute versions of the classic characters and battle it out with monsters alongside the rhythm action

February 17^th:

Gigantosaurus: Dino Kart

PS 5, Xbox Series X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC

Race all around Cretacia as your favorite dinos in fantastic karts on 15 different tracks and with eight characters to choose from. Four players can compete together in split-screen play or online. But be careful that you don’t run into the giant Gigantosaurus.

Tales of Symphonia Remastered

An HD remastering of Tales of Symphonia.

PS 4, Xbox One, Switch

One of the most critically-acclaimed titles in the series returns for an HD remastering. Follow the journey of Lloyd Irving as he and his friends try to save dying worlds where mana was once mined by an ancient evil that has now returned.

The Settlers: New Allies

The newest Settlers game where you choose to pay as one of three factions.

The Settlers’ 30-year legacy continues with their newest game, now fully reimagined from the ground up. Choose from 3 unique factions and battle it out in a story-driven campaign or with up to eight other players in online multiplayer.

Wild Hearts

A new hunting game where you hunt down beasts infused the the power of nature.

PS 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

This unique twist on the hunting game genre sees the player hunt down the mighty Kemono, monstrous beasts infused with the power of nature itself. Bend the world to your will to craft the supplies and weapons necessary to take down these monsters.

February 21^st:

Atomic Heart

Save the word by destroying mutated creatures.

PS 5, Xbox Series X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, PC

Utopia just isn’t what it used to be. A robot uprising coincided with the unleashing of horribly mutated creatures which mean that you, your experimental power glove, and all the weapons paradise can offer are the best chance for the world.

Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Play as Sakamoto Ryoma in Japan's largest revolution.

PS 5, Xbox Series X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC

Grab your revolver and katana for this wild ride into the true story of Japan’s largest revolution. You are Sakamoto Ryoma, a lone samurai in 1860s Japan who seeks revenge for the murder of his father but ends up changing the course of history.

February 22^nd:

After the Fall

PS VR2

The ultimate multiplayer zombie apocalypse has now been built from the ground up for a new VR experience. Team up with three fellow survivors to fight back against the zombie hordes in the ice-covered ruins of post-apocalyptic LA.

Digimon World: Next Order

Use your Digimon to help save in world in their newest game.

Switch, PC

As a Digidestined, it is up to you to maintain balance and order in the Digimon World. This will be difficult with the return of Machinedramon and his Digimon-infecting virus. Take care of your Digimon and gather together new friends as you try to save the Digital World.

Horizon Call of the Mountain

PS VR2

Designed with the new VR technology in mind, you play as Ryas, a disgraced soldier of the Carja Sundom. As you seek to redeem yourself and save your people, you will meet familiar faces like Aloy and unlock more mysteries of the machines in the Horizon world.

Puzzling Places

A VR game that let's you put together puzzles of varying difficulty.

PS VR2

Specifically made for the VR, this new puzzle game allows you to put together complex pictures, from 25 pieces to 400. Recreate bustling city streets and tranquil rooms, and lean into the picture to get even greater detail.

February 23^rd:

Blood Bowl 3

It's fantasy football, but Warhammer instead.

PS 5, Xbox Series X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC

The races of Warhammer compete against each other in the bloodiest and most violent version of fantasy football you’ve ever seen. With this game, you get to compete in the Clash of the Sponsors against other Old World heavy hitters like the Black Orcs, the Imperial Nobility, and the Chaos Renegades.

Company of Heroes 3

The World War II strategy franchise is back with all new units, theaters of war, and multiplayer action. Welcome to the Mediterranean theatre, where you can play as either the Americans, the British, or the German Wehrmacht and Afrikan corps as you try to win WW2.

Sons of the Forest

A survival game against mutated cannibals.

Sent to an island to find a missing billionaire, you now find yourself in a desperate battle for survival against horribly mutated cannibals. Craft supplies, build shelters, and do everything you can to survive this open-world horror simulator.

Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator

A restaurant simulator where you can customize everything.

PS 5, Xbox Series X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC

Customize your dining sets, tables and chairs, and fancy dishes to create the kitchen and restaurant of your dreams. Organize your team, choose the best ingredients, and craft the perfect menu from French, Italian, and International cuisine.

February 24^th:

Octopath Traveler II

The sequel to Octopath Traveler where your actions affect the story.

PS 5, PS 4, PC, Switch

Eight strangers, each from different lands and with a powerful and compelling story, venture forth into the world of Solistia. Use your various path actions to interact with the world around you and create your own adventure in the JRPG sequel to Octopath Traveler.

February 28^th:

Destiny 2: Lightfall

PS 5, Xbox Series X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC

The next DLC of Destiny 2 sees the player journey to a Neptunian neon metropolis, unlike anything you’ve seen yet in Destiny 2. Find strength in your fellow Guardians as you defend the city against the evil Shadow Legion.

Dungeons of Aether

A new turn based dungeon crawler but you play as animals.

This turn-based dungeon crawler, set in the universe of Rivals of Aether, allows you to control four new anthropomorphic heroes as they delve into the mysterious and deadly Julesvale Caverns.

Scars Above

PS 5, Xbox Series X/S, PS 4, Xbox One, PC

This challenging third-person action-adventure game places you in the shoes of Dr. Kate Ward, a scientist who was separated from her team of fellow astronauts and scientists and now finds herself on strange exoplanet lightyears away from earth.