Read the article on the BBC. This talking head is Zoe. She’s been created by developers in Cambridge. She’s remarkable because she is the most expressive controllable avatar ever created. It’s suggested that Zoe could be used on smartphones or tablets. It’s hard to look at this without thinking of Holly from Red Dwarf. Holly […]
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The problem with vanishing krakens
Turns out every silver lining has a cloud. There might be unexpected bad news just when you thought lady luck had stepped in on your side. This example of a retreating kraken is all too common in the worlds of evil GMs but still a reminder for us all. Shared via Reddit.
Mushibugyo trailer is packed full of monsters
Mushibugyo is a TV series set in an Edo-era Tokyo. The shogun createsa new magistrate unit, the Mushibugyo, to protect the people in the heart of the city. Each of the Mushibugyo warriors have their own unique fighting skill. The soundtrack with the trailer is Tomo yo by the punk band GaGaGaSP. Art for the […]
A clue that you might be studying at Miskatonic University
This photo was shared with Reddit with a simple note. The note said that the photograph was taken in the female toilets at University. If you ask me a scene like this is important evidence. This sort of discovery lets you know that you’re studying at the Miskatonic University. Okay, it might not be called […]
Space station cake is unable to defend itself
This rather impressive space station cake has only one defence. It looks too good to eat. If you can overcome that challenge then you should be able to take on the full might of this space station yourself and perhaps with one hand behind your back. Recognise it? It’s a replica of a Gallente Space […]
Free to Download: Goblins!
Mega Miniatures have a goblin bundle on today that might help save a GM in a pinch. The team has made a PDF of eight paper minis free to download (PDF). They’re based on their F010 product; a pack of 8 goblins for $12. They’re cast in tin and produced at a 25mm. They’ll ship […]
Magic on Facebook and SEALs v Monsters: Weston Ochse talks 666
Weston Ochse is a former intelligence officer and a Bram Stoker Award winning author. At the start of this month Geek Native took a look at his SEAL Team 666, enjoyed it and started to ask Weston about roleplaying games, film rights to the book and even about magic rituals on social media. Amazingly, he […]
New Doctor Who series 7 posters
The BBC have released episode posters for the Doctor Who series 7 (the last third). The original pictures can be found at the Doctor’s site on BBC but BBC America have released the bigger images. They’re used below.
Fantasy swords made real
“Get ready for battle,” says Armor Venue. They’re a site that sells metal armour, helmets, swords and shields along with a host of LARP weapons. Tucked away in a large collection are some fantasy weapons made real. Zelda Twlight Princess sword More details The Vampire sword More details Sword of the Mighty Warrior More details
The Reward could spawn even more fantasy action
I had all sorts of praise for The Reward. This is a short animation about two people, rivals at first, friends in the end, who find themselves on a long and dangerous journey. The animation appealed to many RPG classics with action, adventure and mystery. The team behind the Vimeo success have now turned to […]
