Divergent is a sci-fi series set in a dystopian Chicago by Veronica Roth. In the future society is divided into fice factions, each one representing a virtue or aspect of humanity; the Erudite (the intelligent), Dauntless (the brave), Candor (the honest), Amity (the peaceful) and Abnegation (the selfless). All 16 year olds take a test […]
Archives for November 2013
Kickstarting Chaos – crowdfunding a classic
Kevin Gilmartin is the editor of GeekChocolate. He reads a lot of sci-fi, plays a lot of Warhammer 40k and is old enough to know better. [Read the prelaunch page] “Retro” is term used too lightly these days. Stuff from 1997 is not retro – it’s just a bit old. When people talk about retro […]
Irregular Reconnaissance: Comic Books #3
Our Irregular Reconnaissance column goes some way to solving a problem many geeks talk about. The problem? What titles are fellow geeks reading and enjoying? Okay, true, this column doesn’t talk for all geeks but it is my chance to share what I’ve been reading, liking or disliking. Learn from my mistakes. Code Monkey Episodes: […]
Are penguins cute or creepy? A review of Penguindrum
I made the mistake of dismissing the whole of Penguindrum based on the first episode. I should know better. After all, one of the many reasons to love intelligent anime is its ability to dramatically and suddenly change direction. I initially dismissed Penguindrum as something made to appeal to a fluffy, pink and teenage audience. […]
The first four Doctor Who collectable Radio Times covers
In honour of Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary the Radio Times will be published with 12 alternative covers. It’s a collector’s dream and nightmare. The magazine will have 26 pages devoted to the show and an interview with David Tennant. The first four of the collectable Doctor Who covers have been revealed and they’re of the […]
Impressive: Clip from 47 Ronin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToEQ9Me6BLo Okay, I’m looking forward to this one. This movie follows a group of banished samurai who battle to restore their honour and find vengeance against Lord Kira (played by Tadanobu Asona aka Hogun from Thor). The film stars Keanu Reeves as Kai, Rinko Kikunchi as Mizuki and the model Rick Genest as Savage. You […]
Fantastic models from the Monte San Savino Show 2013
This range of fantastic models comes from the Monte San Savino Show 2013. This is a miniature painting event. It’s not a corporate one. Not one with sales folk. Monte San Savino is a town in Italy, somewhere between Rome, Sienna and Florence. Why research flights to Rome and hotels in Italy just for this […]
Five of the best Robocop cosplays
Yup, there’s a new Robocop movie on the way. Joel Kinnaman may end up in shiny black Robocop suit rather than the traditional bare metal look but the latest trailer looks pretty good. On the subject of costumes here’s a question; a recent era sci-fi classics under represented in cosplay? It would make sense. Cosplay […]
TradeCraft Bonus: 4 dice tower vendors to consider
Got a problem with players spinning their dice off the table? Endless debates as to whether the roll counts if it falls on the floor or bounces off a book? Or are you a GM with limited room behind your screen? The solution may be a tower – a dice tower that ensures random, safe […]
Talking Jabba the Hutt
This talking Jabba the Hutt will make Hutt noises, laugh and grunt when you squeeze him. The handsome fellow will be in shops, most likely, next month via Underground Toys and was announced via their Facebook page.
