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Tribute: H.R. Giger

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We have received the news that artist H.R. Giger has died at the age of 74 as a result of injuries suffered by falling down stair in his home. It’s not often that… Continue reading

Cheap Game Tuesday: ‘FTL: Faster Than Light’

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Sometimes we play games to relax. Sometimes we play FTL: Fast Than Light. On the outset it’s a rather plan space adventure where most encounters are in the form of text boxes and you… Continue reading

I Am Glad ‘Community’ is Cancelled

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I like tee-shirts. They’re a key part of the geek arsenal, being shorthand for whatever niche we’re part of and flagging down like minded people. I like them best when they don’t directly… Continue reading

The 100 Must Read Graphic Novels! (Pt 3)

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Man, this has been fun to do…and the response has been great! If there’s any DC titles you’ve been waiting for you may find them here. After the last couple of DC heroes… Continue reading

Cheap Game Tuesday: ‘Trine 2’

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Let’s preface this by saying that Trine 2 and it’s DLC is currently on Steam for $2, reduced down from $20. This sale will only last another few hours, so don’t dilly dally. Go… Continue reading

The 100 Must-Read Graphic Novels! (Pt 2)

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We had a HUGE response to the first part of this feature! Quite frankly, we can’t wait to unfurl the rest of the list…but we’ll limit it to ten entries a week. Round 2… Continue reading

Tribute: Bob Hoskins

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We have just received word that actor Bob Hoskins has passed away. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2011 he stepped away from acting roles, with Snow White and the Hunstman being his final performance.… Continue reading

Tabletop Review: ‘Love Letter’

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Publisher: Alderac Style: Bluffing and deduction card game Players: 2 – 4 Length of Play: 30 – 45 minutes Review: I was intrigued as soon as I heard of it…the game that features… Continue reading

Cheap Game Tuesday: ‘Don’t Starve’

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I wasn’t planning on including this title in this new series because if you were going to play it, you’d have planned it by now. But with it currently being on sale over… Continue reading

The Australian Government VS South Park: The Stick of Truth

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After hearing the positive reviews – some acknowledging that this is the rarest of video game beasts (a good adaptation of a film/television show) – I plunked down my hard earned Monopoly money (sometimes called… Continue reading