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Kaizo Trap: Girlfriend vs Computer Game

January 30, 2016 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This is an awesome music video from Guy Collins Animation. We begin with a tired man getting home to discover his thoughtful girlfriend has surprised him with a brand new gaming console. Before we know it he’s been caught by the game. We know how this happens, right? Our hero sets about tackling the platform […]

Filed Under: Music Tagged With: animation

This 2 and half foot wide WoW Deathwing statue is insane

January 30, 2016 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Do you have room for a World of Warcraft Deathwing statue that as a 2 ½ foot wide wingspan in your apartment? Would the people you live with agree with you? [Show me the product page] The epic statue stands on the ramparts of Stormwind City, is limited to just 2500 in number and is […]

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: models, monsters, think geek, World of Warcraft

Golem Arcana announces final expansion against poor sales

January 30, 2016 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

I was excited by Golem Arcana, described it as an attempt a whole new board game genre, backed the Kickstarter and got the game. Golem Arcana is clever as it mixes technology, with some great models and the board game. The tech tells you how to play, revealing the moves creatures can make. But I’ve […]

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: harebrained schemes

D&D Mimic dice bag

January 29, 2016 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Looks like we’re safe. Back in November Geek Native shared this rather cool Mind Flayer dice bag from Ultra-Pro and wondered whether Hasbro attack laywers would be inbound. Guess not since the official D&D Facebook page just shared this Ultra-Pro Mimic Dice Bag. I need this The pouch is a soft plush, with a heavy […]

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: dice

Oh dear: The Batman ride

January 29, 2016 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Oh dear, what else where they expecting from a Batman ride? The Memory Card is Full is worth checking out. It started off an account for Bennett Fianza to share random creations, especially around games, but has evolved into a home for comics. Fans of Bennett’s art need not worry as that’s still shared over […]

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: batman, humour, superheroes

Short film: The Pale Moonlight

January 29, 2016 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Pale Moonlight has a few badges to display; winner of an Awardeo Video of the Week and selected for the likes of Hollyshorts Film Festival and 2014 Fantasia International Film Festival. The short film is set in a dystopian future, that feels pretty close, where the whole planet is caught up in a new […]

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: short film

How would you spend your afterlife?

January 27, 2016 by Andrew Girdwood 2 Comments

Have you noticed just how many anime feature ghosts or death gods? There’s loads. Why? This is an important part of Japanese culture and I recommend checking out the Kuro RPG if you want to learn more over a tabletop game. Which anime come to mind once we start talking about ghosts and death gods? […]

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: bleach, stats

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan looks motion comic cool

January 27, 2016 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The newly announced game from Activision reminds me very much of the motion comic style; with thick black lines, bold colours and careful movement. The Turtles go up against the Foot Clan as Shredder and Krang make their move against NYC. The official site doesn’t say much except to confirm Platinum Games’ role and that […]

Filed Under: Console, PC Tagged With: PlayStation 3, playstation 4, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, trailers, Xbox 360, xbox one

Adding “and zombies” to popular literature

January 26, 2016 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The early whispers are that Pride and Prejudice and Zombies has pleased early access reviewers. It’s a good sign. We can expect plenty of zombie banter on the web. Sensing this, Costume Discounters have taken the art of adding “and zombies” to popular books. Here’s a few of their creative titles. Of Mice & Men […]

Filed Under: Art Tagged With: zombies

Oz Who: Wizard of Oz mashup with Doctor Who

January 26, 2016 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Edward Pun is an independent comic creator responsible for titles like Atomic Lead and Betsy Mae Bite. This illustration, shared last year, is a Dr Who / Wizard of Oz mashup. The idea came to Pun when he imaged Clara as Dorothy and a Cyberman as the Tin Man. Edward Pun illustrated William Harms’ Shotgun […]

Filed Under: Art Tagged With: doctor who, mashup

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