They say things happen in threes and perhaps that’s why we return to the issue of geek dating. We’ve already seen Star Wars speed dating and geek speed dating going very well. Now we’ve got this example, photographed in the wild, of Barnes and Noble in what looks like an attempt to get gamers on […]
Short film: The Gravity Gun
Made for Geek Week by Corridor Digital this short film is a special effects showcase. The plot picks up after a band of rebels have managed to steal a gravity gun (think Half-Life) and a gem to power it. The following battles make great use of thoughtful special effects. For example, when the can of […]
A review of Elysium: The Art of the Film
Elysium: The Art of the Film is a glossy hardback from Titan Publishing and Sony Pictures. The book has a forward by writer/director Neil Blomkamp and then Mark Salisbury takes over. The movie is set in the future, in 2154, when two classes of people exist; the very wealthy who live a life of perfection […]
All of HTC’s quirky Vines
I’m an HTC user and really enjoy my HTC One. I do worry about the company though; it’s not doing well. At lest the Taiwanese brand recognises the problem. It’s the marketing. Apple and Samsung are kicking butt despite HTC making some great phones. So, they’ve hired Robert Downey Junior as their “face” for two […]
Modiphius announce DUST Adventures RPG
Chronicle City backed Modiphius has signed a licensing deal to bring Paolo Parente’s DUST to life as a roleplaying game. DUST is an alternative history game based in a World War 2 in which alien technology and a mysterious ore called Vk allowed Germany to continue the war. There are three great powers still; The […]
The Mega-Evolved Pokemon trailer
The 2013 Pokemon World Championships wrapped last night in Vancouver. At the event attendees got to watch a special video that showed off the the Mega Evolutions of Mewtwo, Lucario, Blaziken as well as the newly announced Mega Ampharos, Mega Absol and Mega Mawile. The “Mega Evolution” is a new addition to the Pokemon universe, […]
Mayan mythology meets Pokemon in Pokemayans
This blend of Pokemon with Mayan mythology were created by artist and animation student Mona. Mona is based in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, México and tries to make a living through her art skills. There’s a donate button on her website and its worth a visit.
The new Space Hulk game: CEO Thomas Hentschel Lund talks to Geek Native
There’s a new Space Hulk game on the way and it sounds impressive. This is a computer game based on the classic Games Workshop board game of Genestealers against Space Marine Terminators. What’s so special about that? The game, being made by Full Controll, will let friends play with one another on different devices, across […]
Model Alien egg with launching Facehugger
Just to be clear – this is a model Alien egg from the craftmasters at NECA. It’s creepy. It’s also primed to launch a facehugger into your head should you lean over and give it a squeeze. The model is detailed and quite large at 4.5″ tall. It’s certainly something you could scare the cat, […]
Geek girls armour your legs!
These photo real chainmail leggings are available to purchase over at Shenova’s Etsy store. If chainmail isn’t your style they can also offer some plated armour leggings.