In 2012 the internet was introduced to the Lizzie Bennet Diaries – a modern day online transmedia adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice. It was a sensation to say the least. Not only did it win some amazing awards, but it captured the hearts and minds of seasoned Austen fans while introducing a…
In Night of The Living Dead, a mysterious encounter at a cemetery triggers a chain of events that would rock the cinematic world. George Romero’s first (and one of his most fondly remembered) foray into the universe of the walking dead was a shocking and gritty encounter with zombies (then called “ghouls”) that divided families…
Have you ever met some one while playing Call of Duty that thought they were the best player ever? They kept talking about how they were gonna own your whole team with their awesome quick-scopes and crap like that? They insist that your team is crap and that you suck, and somehow they know your…
Nowadays, technology is a huge part of our lives, never ceasing to amaze or impress us – and because of this, here are the top ten gadgets that you shouldn’t live without – all uniquely amazing in their own way. You Shouldn’t Live Without These Top Ten Gadgets 1. Apple iPad Apple must be one…
Remember the good natured fun that The Ratties got up to in the 80’s and then again in repeats in the early 90’s? They were funny and the baby was a genius, it was like G-Rated animal version of Family Guy. Well, The Rat Queens are nothing like that. The Rat Queens: Issue #1 The…
With Halloween just around the corner, thoughts turn to one topic: costumes. Though the idea of an adult dressing up in a crazy outfit to impress other adults is pretty standard (albeit rather strange, when you think about it), the motivations behind which costume is chosen can be very different. While millions of horror fanatics…
The great thing about the 90s is that computers were still magic. They were a one-stop shop of power, a wand of wisdom which, when waved, could shut down governments and destroy society. Teenagers had the power over the adults, perhaps a typical Generation X fantasy, combined with a newfound fascination with technology and pure,…
After a steady adolescence filled with comics, video games, and movies, the average geek will find the Sam to their Frodo. Eventually, these geeks will collect the Green Mushroom and gain a new life. Then, these kids will be raised by the greatest parents in the universe. Check out the following pictures as proof that…
If you want to know what the world thinks about geekdom, look no further than geeks on TV. From the classic sitcom to the absurd ABC Family drama, these shows may be entertaining as hell, but they also wield the power to define us- and not necessarily in a good way. 5 ‘Geeky’ TV Shows…
“That’s so childish.” “Why would you do that? It’s not good for anything.” “You actually do that? Lame!” Most people who have hobbies have heard some variation of these sentences, sometimes from the people closest to them. Whether their hobby is video games, role playing, fanfic writing, or even collecting everything based on a particular…
Doctor Who can be a heart-wrenching, stomach-churning mistress. Amidst the jokes, silliness, and Eleven’s wide array of amusing hats, there is the constant possibility of tears. And I do mean constant. 10 Memorable Doctor Who Moments It’s a given that fans will be sad when their favorite companion or Doctor is scheduled to exit the…
Geeky knitting. What is it and where are the patterns? Well, first off one must learn to knit, after that there are many degrees of easiness and hardness that one can find in geeky patterns. From knitting or crocheting small figurines, to making big masks or blankets. Anything and everything geeky to knit or crochet…
These days I don’t seem to be able swing a mouse without coming across the announcement of another new MMO game. I’m certainly not complaining about this uptick in popularity and variety. It’s refreshing to be able to go beyond the realms of EverQuest and WoW, and even the RPG genre, when it comes to MMO…
The Doctor is perhaps one of the most mysterious characters ever to grace our TV screens. With fifty years under its belt, the show itself is expected to have a few secrets of its own. Although these might not be quite that dramatic, here are a few lesser known facts you never knew about Doctor Who….
When most people think of a gamer, the image that comes to mind is of an unattractive man living in his parents’ basement eating junk food all day and hardly going outside. That is, for the most part, a false stereotype…right? While a few gamers may be like that, they’re certainly not the norm. Most…