This video is good for the outset. You know what you’re going to get; the new habit of decking your house outs in enough lights to land a plane and carefully timed effects to music. I think there’s a surprise at around 1:30m which makes it even better. Tom BetGeorge’s video has had over 1 […]
Sponsored Video: 5 Christmas traditions worth skipping
Christmas is a busy time of year and it can be quite stressful. That’s a shame. From its origins as a pagan festival, its co-opting by Christianity to the modern day combination of festive fun, shopping and a touch of religious respect where appropriate the day still has meaning to many people. That said; there […]
Superman shows this Christmas tree who the boss is
This inventive Christmas tree was designed and shared by Dizzytrist to Imgur with the note; How I forfeited my deposit Totally worth it. The Superman is just the perfect finishing touch… even if he doesn’t explain how the Christmas gifts are on the ceiling and why the stockings are upside down.
Have a Groot Christmas
A Christmas card by the talented Daniel Rhodes. The last couple of years have seen a Christmas card arrive in my inbox from gamer friend Daniel. I think he’s found the perfect pair of characters for this year’s geeky festive season.
Official Doctor Who Christmas trailer: Last Christmas
Peter Capaldi is back as Doctor Who and Jenna Coleman returns as Clara for the Christmas Special. Nick Frost (Spaced) is Santa Claus and we’re expecting to encounter Dan Starkey (who normally plays Strax) as another character. Are you looking forward to it? Or is there a constant worry that this Doctor Who won’t be […]
Cosplaying Santa Doom is crazy x2
The first crazy is the time Doctor Doom became Santa. In the comic from Marvel’s old “What The-?!” series Santa lands at a certain Laverian castle. Santa even manages to battle through many of the evil Doctor’s defenses – you know, so he can deliver a present – but is fatally injured on the way. […]
Christopher Lee releases heavy metal Christmas single
There’s no doubting Christopher Lee’s geek cred. He’s been in oodles of our movies – The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, James Bond, The Wicker Man and even Dracula. This year his Christmas metal single is a cover of “Hark! The Herald Angel Sings” and is called “Darkest Carols, Faithful Sing”. You can grab […]
This Godzilla Christmas tree wishes you festive grrreatings
Imagine how many fairy lights it would take to decorate one life-sized Godzilla? Let’s use the last feature film as our ideal of scale. I would suggest it would take a shedload of lights plus a shedload more. This Christmas tree Godzilla looks like it’s consumed a fair few lights of its own. Spotted by […]
TradeCraft Bonus: 12 geeky Christmas cards
How’s the Christmas shopping going? I ask that question while being dreadfully behind with mine. I still have Xmas gift cards to buy. All of the card shopping needs to be done. I think there may be just enough time to order some from Etsy. If I’m wrong – they’re good for next year! Deck […]
GAME goes Christmas crazy – Christmas sweaters on offer
What might you expect GAME to do this Christmas? It survived financial disaster and enjoyed a “Raise Dead” spell being cast on it. There’s even a GAME store in my local shopping centre. Did you expect them to line up a range of Christmas game jumpers? There’s a whole collection and seem to be pretty […]
