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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
Best Amazon Original Series
They’re selling you stuff. They’re flying drones. They’re employing a bunch of hip gentrifiers on the West Coast. They devour competition like school of piranha. Amazon is growing ever more intimidating, and they also happen to make television shows. Good shows. Amazon studio's original shows arewell-made, push boundaries, and captivate our attention. Below, we have compiled our favorite Amazon original shows.
By Henry Kronk10 years ago in Geeks
Best 'American Horror Story' Seasons
American Horror Story brought more than chills, thrills, and screams to the screen when it began in 2011. While those things were present and accounted for, as expected of a horror show, American Horror Story brought a new kind of television to the masses. The makers of American Horror Story brought us a series where a different story is told each season, with many of the same actors but a new setting with a new plot. This is not entirely new, but it’s something that’s been missing from television for quite some time. Thus, American Horror Story brings the return of the anthology television series and the advent of other shows that will take this template and bring it into other genres.
By Stephen Hamilton10 years ago in Geeks
Professional Cosplayer Crystal Graziano
It’s a rare sight to see someone be a professional cosplayer. Many who attend conventions do it for fun and generally are fairly low budget. This isn’t to disparage what they’ve done, but when observing a cosplayer such as Crystal Graziano it’s fair to say that she deserves the title ‘professional cosplayer’. A google search of her name will bring up countless results of high quality cosplays ranging from Bioware RPG’s like ‘Mass Effect’ to Japanese Anime. But what does being a professional cosplayer even mean? How do you become a professional cosplayer, and is it simply looking pretty? Not in the slightest.For professional cosplayers it seems fitting to point out that, yes, cosplaying is usually their only source of income. There are very few in the world as of this moment, but more and more are coming into the fold as years go by.
By Geeks Staff10 years ago in Geeks
Sexuality In The Legend of Korra
Children’s television has advanced far beyond the innuendos of 80s Saturday morning cartoons like He-Man and G.I. Joe, programs that were rife with homoerotic interactions and inconsequential violence. The Nickelodeon animated series, The Legend of Korra, is a prime example of a show that defied the trappings of conventional kid’s programming while maintaining a sense of realism and a stance against ambiguous portrayals of female characters, diversity, death, and romance.
By Patricia Sarkar10 years ago in Geeks
Comic Creators that Frequent Cons
The best part of going to any con is the chance to mingle with the best and brightest talent available. This is where fans get to ask their favorite creators the burning questions that have been eating away at their hearts. While not every creator can make every con, there are a few usual suspects that manage to always find their way into the biggest conventions. So if you’re going to any reasonably well-sized con, chances are you’ll have a good chance at running into one of these creators. Here’s our list of our favorite creators that frequent cons, so keep an eye next time you’re at an event.
By Geeks Staff10 years ago in Geeks
Top Superhero Shows
Today's live-action superhero television programs are soaring to new heights with the help of advanced special effects. In comparison with their late 90s counterparts, these shows are doing far better among mainstream audiences. From the feel-good enthusiasm of The Flash to the grounded and gritty realism of Daredevil, today's offerings have something for everyone.
By Isaac Shapiro10 years ago in Geeks
