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My DVR’s been pretty full as of late, between “The Borgias,” “Glee,” “Castle,” and “Game of Thrones.” I do still frequently check the On Demand section for MTV’s reality shows–and recently noticed a “True Life” episode called “I’m a Fanboy.”
MTV Examines Geek Dating in ‘True Life: I’m a Fanboy’

My DVR’s been pretty full as of late, between “The Borgias,” “Glee,” “Castle,” and “Game of Thrones.” I do still frequently check the On Demand section for MTV’s reality shows–and recently noticed a “True Life” episode called “I’m a Fanboy.”

Thor was released May 6th, 2011. However, as the clock struck 11pm on May 5th, something amazing was happening. My troops rallied in my quarters before the battle began. We knew that most of us had work at 8am the next morning. But we’re soldiers. I and my brave clan of sleep-deprived warriors strode into the theatre with full intent...
Thor: Oh my God of Thunder

Thor was released May 6th, 2011. However, as the clock struck 11pm on May 5th, something amazing was happening. My troops rallied in my quarters before the battle began. We knew that most of us had work at 8am the next morning. But we’re soldiers. I and my brave clan of sleep-deprived warriors strode into the theatre with full intent…

For those of who haven’t heard, our beloved Elisabeth Sladen passed away on April 19th, 2011. She had cancer for several months but was still filming the Doctor Who spin-off, The Sarah Jane Adventures. Elisabeth portrayed Sarah Jane Smith in the original and new series of Doctor Who. Lis joined the iconic series in 1973 in an episode called The...
The Passing of an Icon – Our Sarah Jane Smith

For those of who haven’t heard, our beloved Elisabeth Sladen passed away on April 19th, 2011. She had cancer for several months but was still filming the Doctor Who spin-off, The Sarah Jane Adventures. Elisabeth portrayed Sarah Jane Smith in the original and new series of Doctor Who. Lis joined the iconic series in 1973 in an episode called The…

More than a week ago, I posted a positive review of The Sims Medieval. I’m back to confess my complete adoration and addiction to the game–but also to register a serious complaint. The Sims Medieval is full of glitches. During the game, you play as ‘the Watcher,’ which is kind of like the god of the game. You get to...
Sims Medieval: Fun Adventure Full of Glitches (With Video of Quest Bug)

More than a week ago, I posted a positive review of The Sims Medieval. I’m back to confess my complete adoration and addiction to the game–but also to register a serious complaint. The Sims Medieval is full of glitches. During the game, you play as ‘the Watcher,’ which is kind of like the god of the game. You get to…

Grey Knights: They want you to feel the love. On April the first the Grey Knights of the Imperium will be getting a much needed codex. For those of you that are unfamiliar with the specifics of Grey Knights and how they fit into the broad picture that is the Warhammer 40,000 (40k) universe, they are a special sect of...
Rockdacasbah’s Warhammer 40k BlogSpot: Grey Knights

Grey Knights: They want you to feel the love. On April the first the Grey Knights of the Imperium will be getting a much needed codex. For those of you that are unfamiliar with the specifics of Grey Knights and how they fit into the broad picture that is the Warhammer 40,000 (40k) universe, they are a special sect of…

Price: Xbox360: 560 MS Points PC: 560 BioWare Points PS3: $6.99 BioWare Points As more rumors are leaked and pictures revealed of Mass Effect 3, the excitement and anticipation is building regarding when we can all play our Commander Shepards again. To help ease the pain of waiting for a November release, BioWare is releasing a Mass Effect 2 DLC (downloaded...
Sci-Fi Week: Mass Effect 2 Arrival DLC is About to Arrive!

Price: Xbox360: 560 MS Points PC: 560 BioWare Points PS3: $6.99 BioWare Points As more rumors are leaked and pictures revealed of Mass Effect 3, the excitement and anticipation is building regarding when we can all play our Commander Shepards again. To help ease the pain of waiting for a November release, BioWare is releasing a Mass Effect 2 DLC (downloaded…

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  • My DVR’s been pretty full as of late, between “The Borgias,” “Glee,” “Castle,” and “Game of Thrones.” I do still frequently check the On Demand section for MTV’s reality shows–and recently noticed a “True Life” episode called “I’m a Fanboy.”1May 15, 2011

    MTV Examines Geek Dating in ‘True Life: I’m a Fanboy’

    My DVR’s been pretty full as of late, between “The Borgias,” “Glee,” “Castle,” and “Game of Thrones.” I do still frequently check the On Demand section for MTV’s reality shows–and recently noticed a “True Life” episode called “I’m a Fanboy.”

  • Thor was released May 6th, 2011. However, as the clock struck 11pm on May 5th, something amazing was happening. My troops rallied in my quarters before the battle began. We knew that most of us had work at 8am the next morning. But we’re soldiers. I and my brave clan of sleep-deprived warriors strode into the theatre with full intent...2May 13, 2011

    Thor: Oh my God of Thunder

    Thor was released May 6th, 2011. However, as the clock struck 11pm on May 5th, something amazing was happening. My troops rallied in my quarters before the battle began. We knew that most of us had work at 8am the next morning. But we’re soldiers. I and my brave clan of sleep-deprived warriors strode into the theatre with full intent…

  • Most people are aware of gender roles and how childhood affects development. Boys are encouraged to play with gun toys and play swords while girls are given dresses and kitchen sets. When I was a child, I was usually given ‘girl-appropriate’ toys and I usually found myself to be more interested in them. I liked to cook and help my...1May 5, 2011

    Boys on the Battlefield, Girls in the Kitchen: It Starts at Childhood

    Most people are aware of gender roles and how childhood affects development. Boys are encouraged to play with gun toys and play swords while girls are given dresses and kitchen sets. When I was a child, I was usually given ‘girl-appropriate’ toys and I usually found myself to be more interested in them. I liked to cook and help my…

  • For those of who haven’t heard, our beloved Elisabeth Sladen passed away on April 19th, 2011. She had cancer for several months but was still filming the Doctor Who spin-off, The Sarah Jane Adventures. Elisabeth portrayed Sarah Jane Smith in the original and new series of Doctor Who. Lis joined the iconic series in 1973 in an episode called The...0April 22, 2011

    The Passing of an Icon – Our Sarah Jane Smith

    For those of who haven’t heard, our beloved Elisabeth Sladen passed away on April 19th, 2011. She had cancer for several months but was still filming the Doctor Who spin-off, The Sarah Jane Adventures. Elisabeth portrayed Sarah Jane Smith in the original and new series of Doctor Who. Lis joined the iconic series in 1973 in an episode called The…

  • One of the more exciting parts when it comes to LARPing is the costuming or sometimes also known as garb. Guys are enthralled by armor and weapons while the woman look for the perfect corset for their… ah… weapons. Starting from scratch can be on the intimidating side especially if you’ve never LARPed before or you’re just looking for something...1April 21, 2011

    LARP Costuming Basics

    One of the more exciting parts when it comes to LARPing is the costuming or sometimes also known as garb. Guys are enthralled by armor and weapons while the woman look for the perfect corset for their… ah… weapons. Starting from scratch can be on the intimidating side especially if you’ve never LARPed before or you’re just looking for something…

  • From ancient epics to modern thrillers, heroes and heroines often depend upon mentors and guides to provide knowledge, experience and to help overcome weighty quests and decisions. Mentors must have strong personalities and they usually (along with the hero’s group) leave the hero to tackle certain tasks alone. These five mentors exemplify the hero archetype and complement the personalities of...1April 14, 2011

    Top Five Geeky Mentors From Star Trek to Lord of the Rings

    From ancient epics to modern thrillers, heroes and heroines often depend upon mentors and guides to provide knowledge, experience and to help overcome weighty quests and decisions. Mentors must have strong personalities and they usually (along with the hero’s group) leave the hero to tackle certain tasks alone. These five mentors exemplify the hero archetype and complement the personalities of…

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  • Most people are aware of gender roles and how childhood affects development. Boys are encouraged to play with gun toys and play swords while girls are given dresses and kitchen sets. When I was a child, I was usually given ‘girl-appropriate’ toys and I usually found myself to be more interested in them. I liked to cook and help my...

    Boys on the Battlefield, Girls in the Kitchen: It Starts at Childhood

    Posted on May 5, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Most people are aware of gender roles and how childhood affects development. Boys are encouraged to play with gun toys and play swords while girls are given dresses and kitchen sets. When I was a child, I was usually given ‘girl-appropriate’ toys and I usually found myself to be more interested in them. I liked to cook and help my...

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  • From ancient epics to modern thrillers, heroes and heroines often depend upon mentors and guides to provide knowledge, experience and to help overcome weighty quests and decisions. Mentors must have strong personalities and they usually (along with the hero’s group) leave the hero to tackle certain tasks alone. These five mentors exemplify the hero archetype and complement the personalities of...

    Top Five Geeky Mentors From Star Trek to Lord of the Rings

    Posted on April 14, 2011 | 1 Comment
    From ancient epics to modern thrillers, heroes and heroines often depend upon mentors and guides to provide knowledge, experience and to help overcome weighty quests and decisions. Mentors must have strong personalities and they usually (along with the hero’s group) leave the hero to tackle certain tasks alone. These five mentors exemplify the hero archetype and complement the personalities of...

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  • We’ve all done it. We’re reading or watching an awesome movie/TV show and it ends and we want more. It can’t be over yet; they never elaborated on that character’s back story! I never found out what made that character tick or how he/she got to where they are now. It happens even more so in the science fiction genre...

    What We Wish We Knew – Top 5 Characters We Never Figured Out

    Posted on April 13, 2011 | 2 Comments
    We’ve all done it. We’re reading or watching an awesome movie/TV show and it ends and we want more. It can’t be over yet; they never elaborated on that character’s back story! I never found out what made that character tick or how he/she got to where they are now. It happens even more so in the science fiction genre...

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