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Could playing games at work actually boost your productivity? Where does it hurt? (Medieval Crime Scene Investigations) Great Group and Couple Cosplays from the 2025 San Diego Comic Con From a teen’s dream to gothic noir RPG: The story of Candlelight Inquisition Short film: The Devil’s Rock

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Could playing games at work actually boost your productivity?

August 11, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This approach is grounded in the concept of ultradian rhythms, which are natural cycles of brain activity. Research, such as a study on sustained attention available via PubMed Central, suggests that most people can only maintain high levels of focus for about 90 minutes.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: science

Where does it hurt? (Medieval Crime Scene Investigations)

August 7, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

I hope you never have to deal with a real-life chart from the doctors where they ask you, “Where does it hurt?”

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: humour

Great Group and Couple Cosplays from the 2025 San Diego Comic Con

August 6, 2025 by Jill Harness Leave a Comment

SDCC is a unique experience to meet people from all over the world who share your interests, but it’s even more special when you can enjoy the convention with a friend or loved one who shares your fascination.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: cosplay, Cyclops, fantastic four, pirates, pokemon, sdcc, wolverine

From a teen’s dream to gothic noir RPG: The story of Candlelight Inquisition

August 4, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Imagine putting questions to a questioner. Here, I ask game designer Will Fish questions to uncover the gothic details about the investigation TTRPG Candlelight Investigation.

Filed Under: Interviews, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: kickstarters

Short film: The Devil’s Rock

August 4, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

In The Devil’s Rock, the narrator finds herself in a terrifying situation after a car theft goes wrong. She and her companion, Laura, try to siphon petrol from a car near a cornfield, but mysterious creatures attack them.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: animation, horror, short film

Cosplay Trends at the 2025 San Diego Comic Con

August 3, 2025 by Jill Harness Leave a Comment

This intimidating draugr overlord from Skyrim shows just how impressive the effect can be.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: cosplay, Harley Quinn, jurassic park, sdcc, Skyrim, X-Men

Audio EXP Podcast: #297 – Apocalypses and the Gen Con Sacrifice

August 2, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Get the latest on new roleplaying games, with deep dives into Gen Con headlines like Daggerheart, Cypher 2e, and the new JRPG-inspired Twilight Sword. We also examine the industry’s response to recent challenges, including White Wolf on AI and the fallout from the UK’s ‘age-gate apocalypse’.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: audio exp, geek native, podcasts

Patrons can now vote in September’s RPG Publisher Spotlight

August 1, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Are you a site and podcast supporter? You can vote for September’s winner.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: geek native, Patreon, spotlight

A history of the TARDIS in twelve exclusive enamel pins

August 1, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Whovians and collectors have a new treasure to hunt as Forbidden Planet announces a highly limited UK-exclusive Doctor Who pin badge set, direct from this year’s San Diego Comic Con.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: doctor who, Forbidden Planet, sdcc, shopping

Uniqlo’s latest One Piece UTs are straight from the Egghead Arc (and full of spoilers)

July 29, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The new designs are pulled directly from the “Egghead Arc,” featuring characters and clashes that have yet to appear for many viewers.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: fashion, one piece, t-shirts, Uniqlo

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