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She Geek Critique – Just Your Average Moon Heist

The idea of living on the moon has been in mankind’s collective thought since it first realized there were other planets and such aside from Earth and maybe we could get to them. Of course, sci-fi books, movies and television have explored the idea almost since the beginning as well. In the forthcoming novel Artemis by Andy Weir, Earth has managed to establish a city on the moon. It’s a great place to live or visit – as long as you have the money for it.  Continue reading She Geek Critique – Just Your Average Moon Heist

Best Geeky Finds – It’s All Connected

He solved the mystery of MacDuff’s sofa. He’s traveled through time to stop murders. He’s worked with the police on a case involving a blood contract with a scythe-wielding green-eyed monster. He knows Thor!

He is Svlad Cjelli, also known as Dirk Gently, and he is a holistic detective.  Continue reading Best Geeky Finds – It’s All Connected

Irregular’s Intel – The Usefulness of Imagination

A few years ago I was at a family reading festival and my book club was present, giving away free books… it’s how we roll. So, as the day progresses, we talk to people to find out their reading preferences to guide them to either what they’re looking for or something close. I remember chatting with one person who looked at the books and at me with an air of superiority and said “I only read NON-fiction,” and rolled their eyes as they walked away. I remember feeling a little dirty and wanting to challenge them to a duel, but they left quickly and dueling is currently illegal so…  Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – The Usefulness of Imagination

Playing Around – The Pleasure of Purgatory

Who doesn’t love a good scare? (Ok, so there are some people who can be complete wusses about that kind of thing, but bare with me.) And we all know some of the best scares are ones we have an active role in creating. So what better way to get the most fun out of a scare than playing a spooky RPG? You can do that very soon with Purgatory House: A Casual Horror Role-Playing Game, now on kickstarterContinue reading Playing Around – The Pleasure of Purgatory

GW1 Issue 126 – Wonders of the Odd

This week we have all the odd worth geeking out about from Oddmall Hallowonderous in Toledo, Ohio. First, we talk with our friend Rob Turk about his new game, then we get into some of the fun we had over the weekend. Plus, we’re joined by Jessie and one of this weekend’s performers, Lonnie James. And of course we have a bit of news from the past week. Listen now!  Continue reading GW1 Issue 126 – Wonders of the Odd