Marc Simonetti is a professional artist based in Annecy, France, who has worked with the likes of Wizards of the Coast, Fantasy Flight Games, 7th Circle, Gollancz, Dark Horse, Sony, Radical Comics, Dust Games and many more. You can check out some of his work on his portfolio site at art.marcsimonetti.com. You can buy his […]
Archives for November 2014
Short film: Danger Word
You know how events are going to pan out as grandfather and his 13-year-old granddaughter arrive back at their cabin after target practise in a post-apocalyptic world. That doesn’t stop the movie packing plenty of punches though. Danger Word is written by Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due, based on their novel Devil’s Wake. Use this […]
Ash Vs Evil Dead TV show is a go at Starz
The TV company behind the Spartacus show, owners of Manga and Anchor Bay, are bringing Bruce Campbell back along with the Evil Dead. The new show will be caleld Ash Vs The Evil Dead and is due for 2015, according to Laura Prudom at Variety. Sami Raimi will direct and Campbell will be playing Ash. […]
Budgie spends hours doing perfect R2-D2 sounds
Cute? Bluey the budgie’s owners now regret playing a couple of Star Wars YouTube clips to the bird. Not only does he spend hours making perfect R2-D2 sounds and driving his owners crazy – he’s taught the other two budgies in his cage how to do it too. Did you watch to the end of […]
A clear success: Flat Plastic Miniatures
Arcknight’s Kickstarter is over x5 times funded and they’ve 15 days to go (at the time of writing). What’s got roleplayers so interested? Flat plastic miniatures. [Back this Campaign] Flat Plastic Miniatures; just in case it wasn’t clear from the pitch video. The attractions are pretty clear; they’re cheaper, more robust and edge higher up […]
Darling Amy’s Star Trek pinafore and Christmas sales
This striking Star Trek pinafore is by Darling Amy. We’ve seen the designer on Geek Native before with this Obi Wan pinafore. The cosplay pinafore and kimono dresses specialist is now accepting Christmas orders over on her site. If you’re in the US you have order before November 25th. This Star Trek dress with less […]
Doctor Who pint glasses
We’ve already seen some clever RPG stat drinking glasses but what if you’re holiday season shopping for a geek friend who isn’t a gamer? Doctor Who might have the solution. [Buy these glasses] The set of four pint glasses include one Dalek, Cyberman, Silence and TARDIS and the ability to down beer in geek style. […]
Everything’s Shiny: A Review of Things Don’t Go Smooth
The Firefly RPG made quite a splash when it dropped earlier this year. The game, powered by the latest iteration of the wildly popular Cortex Plus system, was custom-built for the kind of wild action and over-the-top heroics that were the hallmarks of the TV show. I’m happy to report that the game’s first major sourcebook, Things Don’t Go […]
Porcelain: Bone China preview
Improper Books have announced the release of Porcelain: Bone China by Benjamin Read and Chris Wildgoose. Porcelain: Bone China is the second volume of the creator owned Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale trilogy and is due out in the Spring of 2015. A free, full colour preview of the first 12 pages of Bone China […]
Star Munchkin Deluxe announced by Steve Jackson Games
Designed by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, Star Munchkin Deluxe is the latest Munchkin game to be announced. Star Munchkin Deluxe is the Star Munchkin that’s already available but with added standees and a board for better door-kicking action. The set is due out for March 2015 with a recommended retail price of […]
