Here be spoilers. Have you seen the original “Dumb Ways to Die” video? So many folk have. This isn’t our first paraody either; there’s also a Portal version of the famous Aussie safety video. This Game of Thrones version of Dumb Ways to Die comes out in time for the return of the series on […]
Game of Thrones’ dragon eggs cake
These dragon eggs shouldn’t hatch into anything nasty. They should be attack by a geek in a hunger frenzy. Made with rice krispie treats, covered in molder’s chocolate and with White Chocolate, Chocolate and Mint they’re sure to be a mouthful! As Game of Thrones season 5 approaches I think it’s only natural we turn […]
Family Guy meets Game of Thrones
Created by Redditor Eric LaSorda is this set of Game of Thrones meets Family Guy mashups. I think he’s got the character’s perfectly pegged. No surprise to see Meg get the cruel twist. If you had to pick just one of the two shows to watch – Game of Thrones or Family Guy – which […]
Doom metal Game of Thrones?
Is this a thing? Venezuelan musician Santiago Rodriguez Almenara and band have transformed the iconic Game of Thrones’ opening tune into a slow, heavy, anthem. Okay, I know this isn’t doom metal but my mind can’t back cycle back to my small collection every other time I give this cover version a listen too. The […]
Game of Thrones inspired Iron Shoes take swords to high-heels
These bold shoes are the work of Nixxi Rose and I’d say both George R. R. Martin and HBO’s set designers deserve a mention too. They’re modelled on Game of Thrones’ iconic and deadly Iron Throne. Tempted by power? You can buy these shoes from Nixxi Rose’s online store and treat yourself. (Via Cory Doctorow […]
Official Game of Thrones dragonclaw goblet
I must have this! This dragonclaw goblet replica was created by Think Geek and, as you would expect, they have the exclusive. It is an offcial HBO licensed Game of Thrones merchandise. Do you recognise the goblet of the House Baratheon of Dragonstone? This replica is of the goblet Master Cressen and Melisandre drink from […]
Short film: Ambition – Game of Thrones’ Little Finger in true sci-fi
Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones) stars alongside Aisling Franciosi (The Fall) in this film to support a real space project. This short is connected to the European Space Agency’s Rosetta Mission. This is a mission well worth getting geeky over. Ready to watch more? Click this teleport link and the site will pick a short […]
Best of the best: Game of Thrones western cover
There’s been loads of covers of the iconic Game of Thrones opening tune and you’ll find the best here on Geek Native. This particular one from BenDan Productions is my favourite. I call it best of the best. What did you think? Granted; if you hate Westerns and all that they stand for (Firefly) then […]
The hypnotic visualisation of the screen time for 65 Game of Thrones characters
Which Game of Throne characters have had the most screen time? Has House Lannister had more of the limelight than House Stark? See the Pen Polar Area Chart (Game of Thrones) by Desmond (@DesmondW) on CodePen. This impressive and interactive visual is the work of designer and developer Desmond Weindorf. It uses data from the […]
Game of Thrones done North by Northwest style
Saul Bass was an American designer who worked for Alfred Hitchcock. He invented a new type of kinetic typography and put it to work on title sequences for moves like North by Northwest, Vertigo and Psycho. Skip ahead to more recent times and you’ll see sequences inspired by his style in the likes of Catch […]