We are delighted to welcome Gavin G. Smith for a special guest post. Gavin’s new book A Quantum Mythology is out now in bookshops and we are thrilled to share with you a deleted scene from it. Gavin G. Smith’s new epic space opera is a wide-ranging exploration of the past, present and future of […]
The creator of Dark Star: An interview with Oliver Langmead
Dark Star is a blend of crime and sci-fi. The story is set in a dark world, in the aftermath of an incredible and dangerous crime. Unsung Stories, the British publisher, launched the book on the day of the solar eclipse in Europe and is masterminding a blog tour with the author Oliver Langmead. Geek […]
Short film: The Leviathan
I’m listing this in Geek Native’s short film category as this teaser is over 3 minutes long and is a complete encounter. It’s actually a proof of concept, part of a pitch for a larger story and was created by Ruairi Robinson. This clip was developed with the assistance of the Irish Film Board and […]
6 insider tips for GMs running a FAITH: the Sci-fi RPG campaign
Looking for improving your GM skills? Tips on running a sci-fi RPG? There are plenty of great advice sites to read and communities like Roleplaying Games on G+ where you can ask for advice. There are ways and means of getting generic sci-fi RPG tips… but perhaps your looking for something special? FAITH: The Sci-Fi […]
5 brilliant Asian fusion sci-fi illustrations from Su Jian
I love this set of illustrations from Su Jian. They feel so sci-fi and yet Oriental as well. In some odd way I’m reminded of Firefly. Don’t ask me why! Su Jian is based in Heilongjiang Jiamusi in China. You can view more work over at this Art Station. It’s strong stuff.
High sci-fi drama with Igor Vitkovskiy
A short but succinct gallery of art from Igor Vitkovskiy. You can see more of this Kiev based artist’s work up at DrawCrowd. The platform is currently in beta but is a nice way to view Igor’s unquestionable talent. I really appreciate the high impact drama that goes with each of his illustrations.
How much of today’s money would it take to build the Millennium Falcon? [infographic]
There have been campaigns to go out and build the Death Star and other Star Wars delights. What about the Millennium Falcon? Let’s skip questions like “Should we build it?” and “Could we build it?” and jump straight to the vital “How much would it cost to build the Falcon?” The long Star Wars infographic […]
5 pieces of bold sci-fi art from Maxim Revin
Looking for some sci-fi inspiration? This gallery of art from Maxim Revin might help. There’s more over at Maxim’s official blog and plenty more there to get the brain juice churning for any GMs, writers or designers.
7 spaceship designs from Cuba Lee
Cuba Lee is a concept artist based in Los Angeles. He’s currently working for Section Studio and I think makes some fantastic space station and spaceship designs. Want to see more? Check out his ArtStation and blog.
Sci-fi concept art from Darren Quach
Darren Quach, based in Los Angeles, is a concept artist who worked on the Ratchet and Clank computer game series, Resistance and Fuse. You can check out more of his work over at DQ’s Online Sketchbook.
