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How to Master Pokémon Go
People are traveling across the land, searching far and wide. From the grasslands of Central Park to the cliffs of Beverly Hills, dozens are getting off of their couches and heading outside into the world of Pokémon Go. The location-based augmented reality game brought to us by Nintendo and Niantic opened the golden gates into the Kanto Region. Crowds hit the streets as they fight to rise through the ranks of the world and become the very best. So dust off your starter cap and toss a couple Poke Balls in your backpack, your childhood dream finally became a reality.
By Jake Aronskind10 years ago in Geeks
Best Old School Android Games
Miss the old times when consoles rocked this world? Sega, Nintendo, and Atari struggled in the market as designers invented more and more of those cute 8-bit games. Mario, Tanks, Contra Force, and Battletoads will be in our hearts forever. Of course, modern games have hundreds of awesome advantages. Hyper-realistic graphics, jaw-dropping plots, and insanely huge virtual worlds make it difficult to escape alternative reality and grab a snack. Take a look at all those modern fancy and attractive characters. All their moves are incredibly true to life.
By Geeks Staff10 years ago in Geeks
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
