PBS’ Off Book web series looks into the rise of webcomics with this short video. It’s not so much a look at the history of the genre or the growth of the culture but lasers in on some prominent creators to hear from them. It’s a nice way of doing it. Featured in the video […]
Doctor Who: The Bells of St John clips
The BBC have released some more teasing clips for The Bells of St John. In one we see Clara Oswald on board (an old bike, as it happens) as she and the Doctor apparently ride into the battle. In the other we see the Doctor still trying to recruit the impossible girl.
The Spark RPG will Kickstart and challenge us all
[Back this Campaign] This Kickstarter campaign from Jason Pitre and Genesis of Legend has raised $5,300 with 24 days to go (at the time of publishing). That’s enough to push beyond the $4,000 campaign goal. Unless there’s a wave of cancellations this game will Kickstart. This means there’s a bunch of savvy gamers who’ll now […]
Cut paper art from Patrick Gannon
Patrick Gannon makes it art from cut-paper and wood. He’s based in Japan. Cut-paper art comes from China and the oldest surviving piece is a circle from 6th century Xinjiang.
The Wayne Foundation Charity RPG Bundle: $212 for $25
Troll in the Corner have released their third annual The Wayne Foundation Charity RPG Bundle. The Wayne Foundation is a charity committed to spreading awareness of the commercial sexual exploitation of children and the rehabilitation of domestic minor sexual trafficking. In essence they work hard to get help to child sex workers. The bundle only […]
British scientists create Red Dwarf’s Holly
Read the article on the BBC. This talking head is Zoe. She’s been created by developers in Cambridge. She’s remarkable because she is the most expressive controllable avatar ever created. It’s suggested that Zoe could be used on smartphones or tablets. It’s hard to look at this without thinking of Holly from Red Dwarf. Holly […]
The problem with vanishing krakens
Turns out every silver lining has a cloud. There might be unexpected bad news just when you thought lady luck had stepped in on your side. This example of a retreating kraken is all too common in the worlds of evil GMs but still a reminder for us all. Shared via Reddit.
Mushibugyo trailer is packed full of monsters
Mushibugyo is a TV series set in an Edo-era Tokyo. The shogun createsa new magistrate unit, the Mushibugyo, to protect the people in the heart of the city. Each of the Mushibugyo warriors have their own unique fighting skill. The soundtrack with the trailer is Tomo yo by the punk band GaGaGaSP. Art for the […]
A clue that you might be studying at Miskatonic University
This photo was shared with Reddit with a simple note. The note said that the photograph was taken in the female toilets at University. If you ask me a scene like this is important evidence. This sort of discovery lets you know that you’re studying at the Miskatonic University. Okay, it might not be called […]
Space station cake is unable to defend itself
This rather impressive space station cake has only one defence. It looks too good to eat. If you can overcome that challenge then you should be able to take on the full might of this space station yourself and perhaps with one hand behind your back. Recognise it? It’s a replica of a Gallente Space […]
