The Gamers is a basement budget film, a friendly spoof, on gaming from Matt Vancil and Dead Gentlemen Productions. The Gamers: Dorkness Rising is a sequel, set in the same gaming world, but focuses on a different playing group. So, what’s Gamers: Dorkness Rising like? Wikipedia notes, in the style section, that Gary plays a […]
Archives for June 2012
Extreme weather, is this TV from a gaming world?
Weatherman Aaron Justus keeps a straight face as he concludes the week weather forecast for Richmond, VA. This is the sort of weather that wouldn’t surprise some of the gamers I know. Although these gamers would point out that the sound barrier becomes an issue at about 768mph. I nosed around, Aaron Justus has an […]
Naruto: Road to Ninja trailer
Opening on the 28th July in Japan is the 9th Naruto film (and sixth Naruto Shippuden film) Road to Ninja. Cinema goers in Japan also get a 30 minute motion comic and a special card from Miracle Battle Carddass when they go to see the movie. Naruto: Road to Ninja features chracters and a story […]
Five hidden bookcase doors
I have no DIY skills. None at all. Zero. In fact, my character sheet may even suggest I’ve taken some DIY disadvantage in order to gain points for spending elsewhere. That’s why these hidden doors, often DIY succcesses, are that much extra special – I’m taken aback by how crafty some people are. Gamers are […]
On Etsy: Handmade leather iPad Cthulhu sleeve
Ah, Etsy, hunting ground for all things clever and interesting. Check out Joe V Leather’s Handmade iPad Leather Sleeve – Octopus style. This came up while I was out hunting for Cthulhu stuff and, although not what the designer intended, I’m sure I’m not the only one to make the connection. I also love the […]
Guest post: Tabletop Nation finds its Captial
This is a guest post from Ivor Whitten of Wee Gamers. The Geek Native guest post series seeks out established bloggers from the geek community who can bring a fresh perspective to this blog’s news feed. Ivor and Wee Gamers are particularly good at covering tabletop games news. Tabletop Nation has just announced further plans […]
Guardians of Middle-earth trailer
Imagine Middle Earth as a the setting for running battles. That’s not entirely out of character with Tolkien’s setting because there have been very many battles between the forces of good and evil. That said it’s a little strange to see Sauron running around on the battlefield (even, yes, if he did capture Dol Guldur […]
Exclusive Cold & Dark art and Quick Guide news
Wicked World Games have been catching the attention of sci-gamers with Cold & Dark. This is a game that blends gritty horror with sci-fi. Space is cold and dark; dangers are extreme, incomprehensible and horrifying. The company, who have partnered Chronicle City to bring us the game, have relased a free download Cold & Dark: […]
Rurouni Kenshin live action trailer
Rurouni Kenshin is a manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It is also known as Samurai X. The manga has sold more than 50 million and the anime remains popular. Himura Kenshin is a peaceful wanderer – except he used to be the assassin known as Hitokiri Battosai. After the Bakumatsu war, Kenshin roams the countryside and […]
RuneQuest 6 readies for pre-order
Lawrence Whitaker of The Design Mechanism has announced that the company is nearly ready to accept pre-orders for RuneQuest 6. The Design Mechanism has a strategic partnership with Moon Design and it’ll be Moon who are handling the print and electronic orders of RuneQuest 6 via their site. The game will also be available at […]
