http://vimeo.com/109111727 [Amazon] Directed by Matt Poitras the documentary To Go Viking follows the Texas Elag on a live-steel campaign across Europe in a series of large scale Viking re-enactments. Geek Native has three copies of the DVD to give away. The competition is easy. Enter by logging in with your email address or Facebook (so […]
Articles by Andrew Girdwood
In this archive, you'll find Andrew Girdwood's recent work on TV, Art, and Geek Stuff.
12 windows into other worlds painted by Bram Sels
Bram Sels works as a concept artist for GriN in Belgium. You can find his official site at Art of Boco where he lists previous clients like Ubisoft, Wyrd Miniatures and Alderac Entertainment Group. He also maintains a Deviant Art page.
Delete! You fools!
[I need this!] Sometimes you just need a helping hand. There are occasions – like Balrog induced death – when you cold do with someone deleting your browser history. Some spells are too dark and dangerous to be seen by mortal eyes. This Shirt! Woot! t-shirt is designed by ApeLad and if you go all […]
The gorgeous sci-fi art of Kenichiro Tomiyasu
Kenichiro Tomiyasu is a freelance concept artist and designer at INEI, Inc. He’s worked for the likes of Square Enix, Sega and Capcom. I’d describe his work as bold that makes careful use of colour. These are pictures that have depth and the ability to lure you in. You should check out INEI Studio and […]
5 of the best RPG reviews on Geek Native this year
Geek Native is a fairly small blog with a community that spreads across social networks like Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter. There are no paid writers. Heck, the site doesn’t make a penny in profit. The thing is; Geek Native’s community is influential. You are influential. If you’re reading this then you can influence the […]
Sci-fi fans expect hostile aliens; everyone else predicts friendly aliens
This isn’t robust scientific research. People may have lied. There was a pretty big assumption in the question as well. Geek Native didn’t ask “Do you think there are aliens out there?” we asked whether aliens would be hostile or friendly if we met them. The question was asked in a competition to win the […]
19 common mistakes new GMs make
It’s not always easy being a GM. You’ve a game to prepare, a world to create and in addition to plot, combat and other in-world intrigue you also have the real world to deal with when it comes to players, scheduling and even finding a venue. Wizards of the Coast’s latest book in the D&D […]
6 illustrations to inspire the GM in you by Nicolas Ferrand
Nicolas Ferrand is a designer and artist who works with computer games. He’s provided work for Thief, Splinter Cell, Prince of Persia and Assassin’s Creed. His art inspires the GM in me. So often his style, the visual he creates, is exactly what I need to conjure up a scene or even an whole adventure […]
Warhammer Dark Elf sorceress cosplay
This is a brilliant and bold first effort cosplay from Captain Izzy. The costume is a dark elf sorceress from Warhammer and it was worn for the first time at the Montreal Comic Con in September. She won an honourable mention and the “Novice: Glamour Armour award” at the Con. Photos by Lexa One Photography. […]
Star Wars Paintbrush and Windows 3.1
There are some golden oldies in the official Disney Star Wars store but nothing quite as old as the work from Robert and James Dastoli. In the 90s the brothers used Microsoft Paintbrush on Windows 3.1 to create a host of Star Wars fan art. Now on their Tumblr, Star Wars Paintbrush, they’re posting this […]
