Deadpool Meets Dad Jokes
What happens when Deadpool meets dad jokes?
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EB Games Expo 2016: Preview
Next week Sydney (Australia) hosts the EB Games Expo, and EG Mum is making her list of all the previews and playtime on offer from the computer game industry.
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Panel Report: ‘Star Trek’ Reads Queer
“‘Star Trek’ is hella queer,” was the consensus of a panel held at ‘Star Trek’ Mission NY on Labor Day Weekend called “Queer Trekkers: Gene Roddenberry’s Galactic Utopias.”
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Oz Comic-Con Sydney 2016 (Review)
All my favourites from a weekend at Oz Comic-Con Sydney 2016. But it’s not over yet! This con spreads over two weekends, heading to Brisbane in a few days.
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A Weekend of Family Fun at the Portland Mini Maker Faire
The Maker Faire is, of course, a celebration of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Improbable machines, hands-on activities, and lots of robots. I moved to Portland from the Kansas City area, where we had a large regional Maker Faire. You’d think that Portland’s smaller, Mini Maker Faire would be a bit of a […]
Continue ReadingDragonCon TV Adds Streaming Service and Live Parade Broadcast for 2016
Get the exclusive preview of one of DCTV’s newest videos, as well as the scoop on streaming, televising the parade, and all the technology that goes into bringing Dragon Con to your television.
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Meet Horror in Clay: Cthulhu- and Horror-Themed Tiki Mugs and Barware
At the intersection of tiki and geekdom, you’ll find Jonathan Chaffin and Horror in Clay, purveyor of Cthulhu-themed (and other horror-based) clay tiki mugs. Meet him and his creations in this interview, and get the scoop on Horror in Clay’s Dragon Con exclusive pieces!
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Brickmania’s World War Brick: Building the Next Generation
World War Brick: building community through history and LEGO.
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Your First Dragon Con: Tips for the Weekend
Ready to go to your first Dragon Con? Let us help you get a sense of what you’re in for.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Artist Roundup
A look at this GeekMom’s favorite new art from SDCC this year.
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SDCC vs. Gen Con: Who Wins?
Comic Con or Gen Con? Our guest poster picks Gen Con, and here’s why.
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ConnectiCon: Geekdom’s Future Is Bright
ConnectiCon shows us the acceptance and freedom that Generation 2.0 can bring us.
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SDCC Day One: Wonder Woman Wednesday
My first day of San Diego Comic Con was a celebration of Wonder Woman.
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ConnectiCon: Gamin’, Cosplay, and Shows
Once again, ConnectiCon provided Rebecca Angel and her son with a weekend of games and entertainment.
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ConnectiCon Decade
Rebecca Angel has been attending ConnectiCon, a multi-genre convention, for a decade. As a musical guest, to playing games with her children, it has always been a memorable weekend of fandom and fun.
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What Is the Cosplay Death Match?
Even wonder if One-Punch Man could defeat Darth Vader? Then this is your event.
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DCC 2016: Cosplay Is Not Consent
In the midst of the chaos, there are times when Newbies—like me—overstep their bounds and assume that cosplayers are only there to portray the fantasy of a character. Cosplay doesn’t equal consent. A lesson I learned on day one of DCC.
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Supanova 2016 Lite: A Happy Place for Geeks to Meet
Supanova Sydney 2016 had a light side, and a dark side. Here you can read all about the fluffy, happy, fun stuff I found. And then you can duck over to my parallel ‘Supanova 2016’ post on the … less-fun parts.
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Supanova: Not the Trendsetter We Were Looking For
Supanova Sydney 2016 had a light side, and a dark side. Here is the serious look at the missed opportunities in the Supanova Diversity Panel. Read my parallel ‘Supanova 2016’ post for the unicorns and rainbow review.
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Cavs Rally and Parade: Why Did We Go?
In the age of participation trophies, the Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade in Cleveland Wednesday makes perfect sense.
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