[Back this Campaign] Geek & Sundry are after money to do a third season of their Tabletop Show. They’re after half a million. Wouldn’t you like half a million for your YouTube show? There’s a twist here. Geek & Sundry is funded by Google. Or rather, was. The Indiegogo is running because Wheaton and co […]
Online Shows (actual plays, streaming, etc)
Welcome to the Online Shows category, where we explore the ever-expanding universe of digital-first content. This section covers the latest series and movies from major streaming platforms, keeping you up-to-date with what’s new, what’s trending, and what’s worth binge-watching across the web.
From blockbuster originals on Netflix and Disney+ to the exciting world of Actual Play series like Critical Role, we highlight the shows that are defining the future of entertainment. If it's premiering online, you'll find the news and reviews right here.
Short film: The OMEn Chronicles
The whole thing is shot in 4K, on almost no budget and over 2 days. How long did that take in total? Months thanks to the special effects. It’s set in the Potterverse in which the Officers of OMEn have to deal with a mysterious and rather unhelpful person as an evil force turns up […]
The Geek Handbook video project scrambles for cash on Indiegogo
[Back this Campaign] With just over $300 in the bank and 15 days left to raise the full $2,000 it looks like this campaign to do a video series version of The Geek Handbook is having to work hard for every dime. I’ve seen campaigns raise $2,000 in hours – so everything is possible. I […]
Dice and Slice: Mixing gaming with grub
Would you mix a webseries on gaming with a webseries on food? You might if you wanted to fight back against the perception that gamers are just interested in junk food. [Back this Campaign] Paco Jaen of the G*M*S Magazine, a RPG site with reviews and articles, has a new Kickstarter. The site has invested […]
She Makes Comics sets high but worthwhile Kickstarter goal
[Back this Campaign] There’s no doubt in my mind that She Makes Comics is a worthy Kickstarter. The quote at the end of the pitch video from producer Karen Green makes that clear. She says; There are a lot of women in this club and there is always room for more. The team are asking […]
The creation of Dungeons & Dragons: The Great Kingdom
http://vimeo.com/85059163 This is the trailer for the documentary The Great Kingdom that follows the creation of Dungeons & Dragons. It’s about the great work of Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson… and then the troubles with TSR. I think the trailer looks pretty compelling. It’s just a few minutes long and seems to promise an interesting […]
Hugh Hancock talks Death Knight Love Story and the future of machinima
http://vimeo.com/84434371 What’s the spoiler free plot pitch for Death Knight Love Story? Death Knight Love Story is a classic “Love In The Time Of War” story. Girl meets boy, girl bonds with boy over shared love of honor, violence and swordplay, girl loses boy, girl ends up on the opposite side of battle from boy. […]
Get to know the cosplayers: Soni Aralynn and Thaxos
Distractotron continue their simple but effective series “Cosplay Chronicles”. This is a chance to get to know the cosplayers and I think it slays claims of “fake geek girls” in a single clip. Soni Aralynn comes across as credible, grounded and all types of hip. As a male cosplayer Thaxos doesn’t have to deal with […]
Doctor Who Puppet – A Timelord Christmas
Have you caught up with any of the Doctor Puppet episodes on YouTube? Perhaps the Christmas Special is the one to start on. As you’d expect from a Doctor Who special it features some familiar faces. As it’s a Christmas puppet show there’s also a bit of singing and not so much on the Dalek […]
Only Leigh – A Very Fangirl Christmas
I’m impress at the speed at which Leigh Lahav is able to animate. Fangirls seems to be going from strength to strength. This Jingle Bells variant, for example, went live on the 16th and has already racked up some 160,000 views. What do you think? Is this a budding animation empire in the making?
