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Pick Up Sticks: Reconnecting With Filipino Martial Arts
It's eight o'clock in the evening and I'm tired from work, but I'm standing in the dimly lit parking lot of my old community college with a bag of rattan sticks hanging on my shoulder. They're heavier than I remember, but the last time I picked up that bag was probably 2010 and maybe six years worth of dust was weighing it down.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Geeks
Russia Goes Old School With Professional Knight Fights
Did you know that professional armored combat is a thing? It is and it is glorious. M-1 Global, an MMA promotion company based in St. Petersburg, Russia, announced last year that they would be officially launching M-1 Medieval. These fights feature full contact single combat in full armor which is pretty awesome. That last sentiment wasn't very objective, but you're going to have to forgive me for being excited. After all, what's not to like about fights that look like this?
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Geeks
I Got To Play Every Ubisoft Game at E3 and Here's What I'm Excited About
Another great year for #E3 has come and gone, but I actually got to go to this one — thanks to being part of the Now Loading community. A lot of games were played and a lot of standing in line was done. It was as much an exercise in patience and leg strength as it was a time to get hyped about some of the biggest AAA games and developers.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Geeks
10 Superheroes and Villains That Norman Reedus Could Play In the Near Future
Norman Reedus is one of the most popular actors on television right now thanks to The Walking Dead, and he has gotten that way through the success of the best comic book adaptations on film or television.
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Geeks
Here Are 10 Great Anime And Gaming Cosplays From FanimeCon 2017
I was recently in San Jose attending FanimeCon 2017 and that entire thing was wild. As usual, there was a lot of great cosplay to be had. People came in droves wearing their absolute best and it was great just to be able to shoot with some of them.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Geeks
The Real Replacement For Hugh Jackman! 15 Actresses Who Could Play X-23
We know that Wolverine 3 will be Hugh Jackman's last turn as Wolverine, but does that mean the character will be written off or replaced with a new actor? Hugh Jackman says that it is inevitable that we will see the character re-cast but there has been no word from Fox on the subject.
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Snags the Composer of 'Doctor Strange'!
One of the main things that we love about the #MarvelCinematicUniverse is how interconnected it all is, with the constant transference of characters, writers and directors between movies. Though it is beloved, many fans have been disappointed by the lack of memorable music from the franchise; other comparable multi-million dollar franchises like #HarryPotter and #StarWars have much more distinctive sonic palettes.
By Max Farrow8 years ago in Geeks
Fantastic Fan Fiction Asks: What If Marvel's Black Panther Met The ThunderCats?
On November 9, Atlanta-based comic book maker Marcus Williams (Tuskegee Heirs) caught the nerdiverse by surprise when he posted to his Facebook page the first spine-tingling installment of a 6-part fan art/fan fiction saga, Black Panther/ThunderCats! As one might rightly expect, the followers of his feed have been loosing their $#@% ever since––and who can blame ‘em? Most Black Panther fans right now are wound up tighter than a one size fits all tube top on Power Girl.
By Paco Taylor8 years ago in Geeks
D.Va Cosplayer Reveals The Harsh Truth About Being A POC Cosplayer
I love cosplay with all my heart. That's why I've become absolutely obsessed with photographing cosplayers and showing them in the best light possible. To me, cosplay is one of the coolest forms of self-expression and love for a character. The amount of work that people put into their cosplay absolutely blows my mind. The reception to someone pulling off a great cosplay is, typically, an outpouring of love and support. That's what I dig about the cosplay community, to be honest. I re-entered the world of cosplay and conventions with the idea in my head that we're all nerds and we're all here to have a good time.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Geeks
First Finding Dory Photo Released!
The first photo shows Dory in a tank with an Octopus beside it. The Octopus is called Hank. Synopsis - SPOILERS Just keep swimming, just keep swimming. Finding Dory is a Sequel to the the Film Finding Nemo. The Film will show what happens to Dory after Finding Nemo. The first Synopsis for Finding Dory has been revealed. Spoilers. Read at your own risk.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Geeks
