Do you suspect you would enjoy Tekken and the in-game mythology that’s built up over the years if you could only avoid the horror of the button mash. I don’t mean randomly pumping the console controller, I mean learning the complex, button bashing, sequences that you need to muscle memory out in order to play […]
Archives for April 2013
Delta14’s summer releases and the RPGs connections
Delta14 is the sister company to Chronicle City. Chronicle City strikes deals with RPG publishers in order to make print runs and savvy trans-Atlantic distribution. Here’s how the RPG connections map to Delta14’s schedule. Starting with Gunnar Roxen and the follow on books from The Wyld Hunt gives us the Broken Shield RPG. Gobion Rowlands […]
Impressive X-Men quilts
These impressive X-Men quilts are the work of Cheryl Sleboda. She is a fiber artist and quilter with a site and shop of her own plus a talent for tuning into the geek vibe. Cheryl notes that comic books, sci-fi, anime and pop culture are hobbies that influence her work.
Marvel teases “phase 2” as “phase 1” leaves the inner circle
The chances are high that you’ll have read on blogs like Geek Native “phase 1” or “phase 2” from Marvel. There’s even phase 3 chat. The phrase “phase 1”, though, had been used by the inner circle of geeklore fans. That’s no longer the case. Marvel are now pushing a large box set, 10 discs, […]
Custom Okami shoes
Deviant artist Bobsmade took a commission to make some custom Okami shoes. Challenge accepted! Won. It might well be worth checking out the Bobsmade webstore as there are a number of geeky goodies that might tempt you.
Rare demonic Stormtrooper and Boba Fett sketches
These two sketches come via the Rotofugi toy store. Rotofugi specialise in unique, rare and geeky toys. Rotofugi find time to promote not just established artists but up-and-coming ones two. These two demonic Star Wars sketches come from a gallery of work from Japanese & Japanese-American Artists that ran in the beginning of 2012.
Stunning Zodiac prints fit for any gamer
These prints are by the deviant artist Yuhon and are available for sale. I think they’d make an excellent gift for any gamer and would look stunning in any gamer den. As is typical with deviant art’s store you can buy premium quality prints on paper stock or on canvas. Aries Buy this print Cancer […]
Sneak peek at collectible Doctor Who stamps sheets
Just at the end of last year the Royal Mail in the UK announced a special series of Doctor Who stamps. You can see the full gallery here. Tempted? You can now sign up to get these from the official registration form. Over on /r/doctorwho a couple of sneaky previews were shared from someone who […]
Make a +1 saving throw for health and happiness
Roleplayers are used to rolling dice to see what happens next. There are even dice for, ahem, more adventerous roleplayers to liven up bedroom activities. Dice for Change make dice that’ll nudge you towards real life health and happiness. Tempted? Cautious? You can grab the app from the iOS store for 99c.
RPG villains offer friendly advice
This helpful collection of advice from the bad guys at the end of your adventure is worth printing out, framing and putting on your wall. Where did it come from? Reddit – and, as a result, it came without a citation. However, a bit of research traces this back to Tom Gauld and a piece […]
