Geeks around the country are gearing up for ComicCon season, crafting new and epic cosplay gear and planning their weekends around their favorite guests. Of course one of biggest and most anticipated is the fan-favorite MegaCon at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. And this year they look to be living up to…
In Markus Heitz’s realm of Girdlegard, anyone can easily hear the sound of banging hammers, the clashing of battle axes, and the sound of war cries. But outside of humans, orcs, and elves, where can a decent plot for dwarves be found? Prior to the work of Markus Heitz, renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien set the…
J.R.R. Tolkien is the forefather of fantasy as we know it. His Lord of the Rings trilogy inspired thousands of readers and writer, whether those writers used his tropes or attempted to redefine him. There is no denying that what Tolkien is one of the most important fantasy series, possibly one of the most important series in…
The Lord of the Rings is one of the most well-known book and movie series today, and arguably, of all time. In fact, if you asked a bunch of random people on the street if they knew about The Lord of the Rings, most would certainly have at least heard of it. That’s not surprising…
Hated industrial England, owned cars. While his feelings about industrialization are pretty apparent, cough Isengard cough, Tolkien did own a car for a short period of time. He purchased a Morris Cowley in 1932, which he named “Jo.” A few years later he replaced Jo with a new car, creatively named “Jo 2.” Tolkien was not a good driver;…
Every now and then, a gamer wants to step away from the loneliness of a single player game to delve into the kinship and bond-forming experience that is the co-op game. There is a unique relationship that can only be forged by friends coming together, sitting on a couch, and finishing something together. Below, you…