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Comic Creators to Follow on Twitter
The advent of social media platforms like Twitter has made it easier for fanboys and girls to stay in touch with their favorite creators than ever before. This has been an incredible boon for comic fans since now they don’t have to wait for a con to ask their favorite writers and artists their burning questions. You no longer need to wait for an interview to hear what a creator is thinking in regards to just about anything. Twitter has become the sounding board for discussions on some of the biggest controversies to hit the industry. If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s hot in the world of comics then there's no better place than Twitter and there’s no one more vocal about the state of the industry at large than the people working in the trenches.
By Geeks Staff10 years ago in Geeks
Hottest Superhero Actors
Superhero movies aren't just for geeks any more. Over the past few years, the whole world has discovered the thrill of Marvel, DC and more—giving the genre a ton of extended popularity. While it comes as no surprise thanks to the hype, plenty of hot Hollywood actors have taken on exciting roles as they save the world on our screens. Read on to discover our picks of the top ten hottest men who've played superheroes!
By Geeks Staff10 years ago in Geeks
Tricia Helfer Geek Icon
Tricia Helfer has made quite a name for herself in the industry, modeling since 1992 and acting since 2000. But it's her wealth of experience that has gained her recognition within geek entertainment, bringing her to icon status in the world of science fiction. Helfer had a normal upbringing away from the spotlight—until, that is, she turned seventeen and was discovered by a modeling agency at her local movie theatre.
By Stephen Hamilton10 years ago in Geeks
Weird 'The Walking Dead' Merchandise
Merchandise deals seem to last forever once something becomes popular. After all, there’s much money to be made among those zealous fans who desperately want to collect any and all specialty items. Some merchandise, however, is straight up weird. In fact, some of these The Walking Dead items are so weird that it's clear the manufacturers are banking on fandom rather than practicality.
By Tara Edwards10 years ago in Geeks
Street Fighter's Chun-Li
Fighting games have a long legacy in the world of video games. They paved the way for character based stories and, in many ways, can be credited for the rise of the video game industry via the arcades. Few will ever underestimate the influence of fighting games on the video game industry, but did you know that Street Fighter has a wholly unique claim to fame? Street Fighter pioneered feminism in the video game industry through the character of Chun-Li.
By Patricia Sarkar10 years ago in Geeks
Funniest Women in Hollywood
It’s an indisputable fact that the comedy world is primarily made up of male talent. I don’t know why this seems to have happened, but a large percentage of the premier comics have been men over the past several decades. However, the tides seem to be changing. Women are taking the comedy industry by storm, and the funniest women in Hollywood are slowly taking over television and the big screen.
By Stephen Hamilton10 years ago in Geeks
History of New York Comic Con
Once upon a time, comic conventions were seen as strange niche gatherings that only the diehard would go to. Although the diehard will still go to these events religiously, they have become far more popular in the past 10 years due to the increasing celebrity presence, amazing cosplay, and friendly atmosphere. San Diego Comic Con is the undisputed king of the comic con world. However, it’s east coast sister from New York is gaining in speed and has grown from somewhat humble beginnings to a behemoth of an event.
By Geeks Staff10 years ago in Geeks
Best Indie Games
Indie video games have become a staple of modern gaming since the mid-2000s. The success of games including Minecraft, World of Goo, and Terraria show that gaming has changed in big ways. Online methods of distributing games, paired with development tools that can be found the same way, leads to a situation where a publisher isn’t needed to put out an excellent game. Those who are passionate about making games can do so themselves without worrying about getting a financial backer to allow the game to see light. As such, the indie game industry has exploded and it can be hard to sift through and decide what games are bad, good, great, or outstanding. We present here a list of ten games that should be on any indie lover’s computer or console.
By Patricia Sarkar10 years ago in Geeks
Best President Movies
With Republicans and Democrats placing their bids in the US presidential elections every four years, and a slew of campaigning to be done before the election season can begin, it seems the news is constantly full of debates and predictions. The race to the White House is documented full force, and what better way to celebrate the perpetual competition than watching the best president movies? After all, the presidents in films like W., Air Force One, and The Contender, often do a better job than the real ones.
By Stephen Hamilton10 years ago in Geeks
Best Monopoly Special Editions
Within a year of the Monopoly game’s release in the US, 35,000 copies of the game were being made evert week. Their momentum hasn't slowed, as the game continues to sell at a rapid fire pace and make millions each year. The popular board game is so well known that it has been transformed into unique editions, and with games based on A Christmas Story, Star Wars, and World of Warcraft, there is one for fans of every genre. The current iteration of the traditional version of the game was first published by Parker Brothers in 1935. Subtitled "The Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game," the game is named after the economic concept of monopoly—the domination of a market by a single entity.
By Geeks Staff10 years ago in Geeks
Biggest Gaming Companies
We’re far past the point of pretending that video games aren’t one of the most lucrative businesses in the entertainment industry. Indeed, games like Grand Theft Auto V have eclipsed the sales of many movies and books combined, becoming the highest grossing entertainment product of all time. As time goes on, video games become a larger part of our day to day life, with many who’d never consider themselves gamers playing games on their phone as often as they can. These are the most profitable gaming companies of all time.
By Patricia Sarkar10 years ago in Geeks
Best President TV Shows
Writers and actors are quick to deny that there are any connections between their fictional TV presidents and their historical counterparts. It's hard not to recognize the parallels when a close eye is applied. Where the similarities end, the differences seem to represent the wishes and fantasies of the show runner. Perhaps the best president TV shows are indicative of the political leanings of the Hollywood writer's culture and beliefs. Presidential hopefuls present and future should take a moment to review these TV presidential play books.
By Geeks Staff10 years ago in Geeks
