This “beer armor” was created by Canadian artist Doug Fungus. It’s a lovely chainmail holder for your beer can. I think the design is entirely appropraite to the gaming table. You want to stay in character as much as possible. Beer armour may just be a little touch but it is the sort of nudge […]
Archives for August 2014
Clever cosplay gives you Victorian suave and Poison Ivy caution
I rather like this design from the Russian cosplayer Reil-Doll. She manages to create a stylish and charming pseudo-Victorian costume. She also manages to cosplay Gotham’s very own Poison Ivy. The flowers aren’t over done. The fiery hair is impressive. The pose works very well. This is a lady who could kill you over tea […]
Bungie show off Destiny gameplay on Mars
The beta sample of Destiny was impressive but brief. Especially brief for those who pre-ordered and thought they’d get an extra day or so ahead of the crowd. Nevertheless; everyone I spoke to who played the beta but hadn’t pre-ordered Bungie’s latest game are now pre-order customers. In short Destiny brings more RPG elements to […]
How to watch the George RR Martin and Robin Hobb world building live steam
On Tuesday the 19th of August, at 8pm in London George RR Martin and Robin Hobb will talk about building a world. The fantasy authors will talk about creating fictional universes, characters and balancing fantasy with reality. You can still buy ticket to the event in London. They come with a hardback copy of Robin […]
Groovin’ Groot in t-shirt battle
Like this t-shirt design? It’s the work the creative talent known as BeastPop. Groovin’ Groot is in a t-shirt battle today on Teefury. This means the design has been discounted to $11 but only for 24 hours. Tempted? Buy while you can. Other Geek Native approved TeeFury tees! The dread Snowman Competition Is this the […]
Giant Carcassonne breaks out at Gen Con!
There’s a lot going on at Gen Con and sometimes it happens away from the booths and panels. The official Gen Con Facebook shared this picture of such an outbreak of geeky goodness. It’s Giant Carcassonne! Look at the size of those meeples. You’d not have to worry about the cat attacking the board and […]
The rumours begin! Jenna Coleman is to quit Doctor Who
The Mirror, a British newspaper, is claiming that Jenna Coleman will quit her role as Clara Oswald in Doctor Who. The actress is said to leave at Christmas. A nameless source was quoted; “The conversations about Jenna’s exit have started, and a plan is in place which is being ironed out.” It makes sense that […]
Gaming tables good enough to dream about
How important is a good table to your tabletop RPG experience? If only the very best tables will do and you’re able to afford the expertise of Geek Chic then these custom built gaming tables are for you. The tables can be bought for as little as $2,500 but range up to $16,000 for the […]
d20Pro finds Unlimited success at Kickstarter
Looking for a virtual tabletop? That’s a system to let you game with friends (or strangers) across the internet and yet with a familiar tabletop (ish) feeling. There are a few options to pick from and d20Pro has traction and is available for Windows, Mac as well as Linux. Now the company behind the software […]
$1,750,200 and up as eBay reveals world’s most expensive comic
Do you collect comics? Do you collect rare comics? Action Comics #1 was published in June of 1938 and it is the comic that introduced superman to the world. This super rare comic is currently up for auction on eBay and there is no reserve. No reserve does not mean the comic is in reach, […]
