Geek Culture Archives

A cocktail on the bar at Calwise distillery.

Holiday Spirits Recommendations – This Year Drink and Gift Local

December 6, 2023December 5, 2023Ken Denmead

This year, if you’re looking for special spirits as gifts or for your own party or family gathering, see if you can find a local distillery. Plus, try this potent holiday recipe for Boilo!

‘The Lost Cause’ by Cory Doctorow: A Book Review

November 29, 2023November 30, 2023Robin Brooks

‘The Lost Cause’ is Cory Doctorow’s latest technothriller that pits young free thinkers against an older generation set in its ways.

Experience ICE! Featuring Charlie Brown – Gaylord Palms 2023

November 22, 2023November 21, 2023Dakster Sullivan

ICE! at Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida returns for its 22nd year and the artisans from Harbin, China have done it again with masterpieces of clear and colored ice sculptures to amaze all ages. This year, we are joined by none other than Charlie Brown and the gang. Of all the Charlie Brown experiences in […]

Improv Comedy and High Fantasy Collide in ‘Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!’

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023Paul Benson

‘Whose Line Is it Anyway’ meets ‘Dungeons & Dragons.’

Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Merch Review

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023Dakster Sullivan

This year Halloween Horror Nights brings in the strangest of merch with season four of Stranger Things being featured. Let’s check out our favorite pieces.

New York Comic Con 2023 – Back To The Big Time

October 19, 2023October 18, 2023Ray Goldfield

New York Comic Con was back with its biggest event since 2019 – but was bigger even better?

Fun.com Halloween 2023 Review: Tale As Old As Time…Beauty And The Beast

October 11, 2023October 10, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Come with us as we check out the Deluxe Belle and Beast costumes from Fun.com, just in time for Halloween 2023.

A High-End Whiskey for Tabletop Roleplayers Takes the Stage With ‘Quest’s End’

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023Paul Benson

This high-end whiskey for tabletop roleplayers goes on sale October 6th.

‘Rebel Skies’ & ‘Rebel Fires:’ A Book Review

September 20, 2023September 19, 2023Robin Brooks

‘Rebel Skies’ and ‘Rebel FIre’ are the first two books in a captivating fantasy trilogy that features an innovative paper based magic system!

‘Disney: Lorcana:’ It’s a Whole New World!

September 13, 2023September 14, 2023Robin Brooks

Disney ‘Lorcana’ might be a whole new world for some parents. How best to navigate the complicated world of trading cards games?

‘Always a Sword: A Sword & Sorcery Adventure’ D20 Giveaway

September 5, 2023September 13, 2023Paul Benson

Win a Shout! TV-branded 20-sided die.

‘Abandon’ by Blake Crouch: A Book Review

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023Robin Brooks

‘Abandon’ by Blake Crouch is a thriller spanning two timelines. Why exactly did a whole town disappear? Greed and gold hold the answer.

Green Stuff World – Painting ‘Shatterpoint’ Part 1

August 7, 2023August 6, 2023Robin Brooks

Robin checks out the range of speed paints or “dipping inks” by Green Stuff World. He tests them on some B1 droids.

Crowdfunding Tabletop Roundup

July 12, 2023July 11, 2023Jonathan H. Liu

It’s time for another tabletop roundup!

‘The Boy Who Made Monsters:’ A Book Review

July 12, 2023July 11, 2023Robin Brooks

‘The Boy Who Made Monsters’ examines childhood grief while telling the amusing tale of Benji and his quest to fake a loch monster.

‘Hokey Pokey’ by Kate Mascarenhas: A Book Review

July 5, 2023July 4, 2023Robin Brooks

‘Hokey Pokey’ is a roaring twenties tale that invokes both Agatha Christie and the gothic horror greats. An on trend novel with a unique take.

Audeze LCD-XC Closed-Back Headphones Are the Best I’ve Ever Heard

July 5, 2023July 4, 2023Ken Denmead

These are outstanding headphones that can adapt to your music and make it sound great. They are also heavy and expensive, which may limit their appeal to many listeners.

‘Star Wars: Shatterpoint’ – First Thoughts

June 29, 2023June 28, 2023Robin Brooks

The game I’ve been waiting for has arrived. Here are my first thoughts about ‘Star Wars: Shatterpoint.’ Will it live up to the hype?

The Malevolent Seven: A Book Review

June 14, 2023June 13, 2023Robin Brooks

‘The Malevolent Seven’ is a spiky fantasy novel, featuring inventive magic and an appealing band of anti-heroes.

‘Overlords In Training’ Playthrough

June 8, 2023June 28, 2023Angela Leach

Overlords In Training is even more fun than we expected, and we expected quite a lot. We give you a playthrough and a summary here.

Spiritune: Music Mood Wellness That Works

May 24, 2023May 23, 2023Dakster Sullivan

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of prioritizing and supporting mental health. I had a whole month of ideas to write on, but I ended up taking most of the month to prioritize my mental health. One of the ways I did that was by using the […]

MegaCon 2023 Review – A Good Time Had By All

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023Dakster Sullivan

MegaCon is the second-largest convention in North America dedicated to the geek world and all its fandoms. Dakster gives us all the details of this year’s event.