Surprised? Geek Native’s research suggests geeks are 50% more likely to pester authors and encourage them to finish the next book in a series. Let’s rewind and look how we got to those stats. Our methodology would not pass scientific scrutiny but hopefully is robust enough to be a talking point. This month we had […]
Archives for July 2018
Rogue Trooper movie confirmed; here’s a crash course on the character
Filmmaker Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code, Warcraft) has confirmed that he and Liberty Films will be working with British publisher Rebellion on a Rogue Trooper movie. Rogue Trooper is a genetically modified soldier who appears in the comic book magazine 2000 AD. Yep, that’s the same place you’ll find Judge Dredd. Jones told press; For […]
These Fallout collector prints are incredible
We recently looked at a geeky poster collection tucked away in the etailer Zavvi. So what might we find when we look at a poster specialist like GB Posters? In particular, GB Posters recently launched a Fallout section fresh with Fallout 76 goodies. Let’s take a look there. Fallout 4 Farming Robot collector print [Show […]
Niantic create a prisoner’s dilemma at a global scale
If you know game theory, then you know about the prisoner’s dilemma. Why might two entirely rational sides not cooperate even when it appears it would be best if they did? The prisoner’s dilemma was codified and formalised in the 50s by scientists working at RAND. Not Iron Fist, Danny Rand’s company but the American […]
Vampire: the Masquerade’s Mark Rein-Hagen joins #WeSupportV5 movement
White Wolf have just printed the latest edition of Vampire: the Masquerade. It has not been an easy ride for them. Geek Native’s coverage “White Wolf just told the alt-right to f*ck off” documents some of the drama and has received far more comments than most the posts on this little blog gets. It’s been […]
This Snorlax giant is 50% bigger than the market leader
Think Geek currently have the Snorlax beanbag crown. Their model is 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Etsy retailer call this design sleeping monster bean bag. [I need this] I’m going to call the design ‘Snorlax’ because that’s what it reminds me. Does it look similar to you? We don’t have the exact dimensions […]
Welcome to the Secret World: Esoterica RPG on Kickstarter
It feels like we’ve only just covered Greg Saunders’ Summerland RPG Kickstarter. In truth; that was in March. My copy is in the post. Now Saunders is back with the occult RPG Esoterica on Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2120854352/esoterica-tabletop-roleplaying-game [Back this Campaign] The campaign is only asking for £4,000 and with 27 days on the clock already has […]
Ridiculous 29 inch Slaine statue
[I need this] Impressive, huh? This fierce Slaine statue is one of Sideshow Toy’s victories after their exclusive deal to secure distribution rights for Pop Culture Shock. This is a high-end model and will set you back US$800 (or about £620) which is why they provide a monthly payment plan. You can pre-order today but […]
Would the world be better with magic? Men and women disagree
Or results would not qualify as a scientific survey and our sample size was less than 100 people, but the results are quite stark. Women are far more likely to think the world would be better if access to magic were commonplace. So, what happened? A few years back Geek Native gave a copy of […]
First Doctor Who s11 teaser introduces the companions
I was confused. I thought I was watching an ad. I thought I was watching a BBC intent. But, no. I was watching the first teaser for season 11 Doctor Who. The second time watching the teaser is better. We have all three of the new companions leading normal lives, and then they change. Things […]
