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Product reviews and how-to's of rising geek merchandise, from Funkos to magazines, comics, books, and novelty collectibles.
O.J.: Made in America
We’ve all heard the story: O.J. Simpson brutally murdered his wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman and got away with it. It’s as simple as that. The story is one of prosecutorial ineptitude, ill-fitting gloves and media sensationalism- that’s how O.J. was acquitted of a crime despite the seemingly overwhelming amount of evidence implicating him. To me it really was that simple. But I was wrong.
The TicketPublished 7 years ago in GeeksMost Popular Game Premiers Since the Inception of Gaming
The world of gaming is an insane fixture in society, with legions of fans the world over obsessing on games they can play both casually and competitively even as far as a year ahead of its release.
Bethany TiamatPublished 7 years ago in GeeksAbsolutely Nothing Recycled About Re-Cycle
The Hong Kong film masters the Pang Brothers have revolutionized modern horror cinema over the past decade. Their acclaimed movies such as THE EYE, which has been remade countless times within several different cultures by filmmakers desperate to recapture the pure terror of the original film, have transformed the way the horror industry approaches the development of new screenplays. Indeed the face of cinema as a whole, whether it be fantasy, science fiction or horror has been irrefutably altered as directors have attempted to mimic the edgy surreal effects the Pang Brothers use in their films to wreak havoc on the audience’s innate sense of fear. It is a style that is unmistakable and, though many may try, impossible to duplicate.
Gabrielle FaustPublished 7 years ago in GeeksBest Blue Light Glasses for Gamers
Gaming glasses are a new and essential accessory for any serious gamer, or anyone who spends a lot of time staring at screens. As we all spend more and more time on computers and other devices, there is evidence that the blue light from screens is related to macular degeneration, and more people suffer from eye strain and screen-headaches. Blue-light cancelling glasses for gamers reduce the amount of blue light streaming into the wearer’s eye, ultimately helping to maintain sharp perception of what is happening on screen. As a bonus, they help to reduce overall strain and cumulative damage over time.
Stephen HamiltonPublished 7 years ago in GeeksBest Geek Themed Cookbooks
Being a geek is great, and to prove that geeks come from all walks of life, there are a variety of geek-themed cookbooks. There is no greater time to live as a geek than today. People have come to appreciate geeks and nerds, and being a geek is now a cool thing. As a geek, cooking experience has just gotten much better. Picture yourself preparing a delicious chocolate cake with Iron Man taking you through the whole process, or enjoying the dishes that your favorite shows, books, or comics talk about. It’s fun, right?To help you out, we've compiled a list of the best geek cookbooks on the market today.
Julie BarnesPublished 7 years ago in GeeksTop Ten Classic Comic Batman Trivia Tidbits
There’ve been so many iterations of the Dark Knight detective we aren’t sure who the guy under the hood is at his core. But the best way to know for sure is to do a little sleuthing ourselves, and trace back his mysterious roots!
Matt CatesPublished 7 years ago in Geeks5 Greatest "Unrealistic" Sports Games
The first video game I had for the SEGA Dreamcast was NBA 2K, the most realistic basketball video game at the time. Every sports game since then brags about how realistic it is, and as the years go on the game gets more and more lifelike. But there's something fun about breaking away from that, sometimes realistic is stale. I was always a big fan of video games that were deemed "unrealistic" and frankly, I prefer those games to Madden and NBA 2K. Some of my friends that are die hard sports fans said these games were a disgrace to the sport. Those friends were wrong. Just because you like playing a realistic (read boring) baseball game and I like playing baseball with fire and punching, doesn't make one game necessarily better than the other. For those of you who are fans of these so called disgraces, here's the 5 best unrealistic sports video games.
Jason SchwartzPublished 7 years ago in GeeksWhat to Buy to Actually Become a Superhero
Greetings, cadets! Hyperliterate-Man here! Sooo, you're thinking of being a superhero, but don't know what to buy to get started, eh? Hehe. Well, don't let it get you down. You're not the first one with this problem!
Matt CatesPublished 7 years ago in GeeksHighs and Lows of Super Mario Run
With over 50 million downloads in the first week, and almost doubling Pokémon Go in-app purchases on its first day, Nintendo can say they've won, once again. This time, with Super Mario Run. Pokémon Go did its job by reuniting the Nintendo community, but they needed a strong follow up. On September 7, 2016, Nintendo announced the arrival of Super Mario Run, a Mario revamp, and the next mobile game to take over the world for a week or so. I, like every millennial growing up in the late 90s/early 2000s, could not wait for a full blown Super Mario mobile game, you know, to kill time playing in the bathroom and what not. I waited the 3 and a half months until it’s December 15th release.
Emily McCayPublished 7 years ago in GeeksEssential Gear for Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
If you're like me, you can never be too prepared for any type of situation, especially if a zombie apocalypse pops up in your town. If the dead begin to walk, the continuation of the human race will become a daily struggle. So make sure you are equipped with the best tools to survive. This list is just a sample of basic necessities you would need for any situation while surviving a zombie apocalypse.
George GottPublished 7 years ago in GeeksFunko Figures From TV Series
I am not a hoarder though I would like to be, one day. Not like forever just for a few months until my family calls the TV show and does an intervention. When they dig me out from beneath a mound of stuff, I envision a mountain of Funko Pop! figures. I can't get enough of them. It's like crack for action figure collectors, and for the rest of you it's like a whip-its. For those of you who don't know what whip-its are they make you feel good for a minute. You say a few dumb things in a dumb voice and then you want to do it again. Same exact thing with buying Funko figures. I don't think anyone owns just one Funko. Literally, I have never met anyone who owns just two. Once you start on Funko, you don't stop. I go through phases of collecting. My most recent additions were specific to TV series. They sit on shelves, still in original boxes where they will stay till the collection gets passed down to my grandchildren, (in my mind that actually happens). But I will really enjoy looking at them until then, "then" being death. Though I have taken Raymond Reddington, of Blacklist fame, out of the box a few times for advice.
Frank WhitePublished 7 years ago in GeeksBest 'Stranger Things' Funko Pop! Figures Arrive
In 2016, Netflix transported us back to the 80s, with the classic tube socks, feathered hair, but with better television quality. Stranger Things rocked the streaming service and became one of the top watched shows of the summer. We followed a group of boys as they searched for their missing friend, gained the friendship of a young girl turned government experiment, and experienced the demogorgons in all their dangerous glory. Most of the audience may not have much in common with the school aged kids, or the 80s, but the show was a hit. And like any pop culture phenemonon, enter Funko Pop! to immortalize the characters for fans! Each of the boys, kickass Elle, Joyce, and her lights and even Barb are portrayed in 3 3/4" figures that you can keep on your desk, dresser, or right next to you on the couch when Season 2 premieres in 2017!
Stephen HamiltonPublished 7 years ago in Geeks