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Tag: Australia

Zedtown VIP Nerf War

Welcome to Zedtown: Australia’s Biggest Zombie Nerf War

June 9, 2017December 13, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Anyone who says zombies aren’t social has never been to Zedtown. Check out our review of the biggest zombie Nerf war in Australia!

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PAX Aust Game Review: Mallow Drops

January 3, 2017December 16, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Mallow Drops is a light and fluffy puzzle game, and depending on your tenacity it’s either an engrossing time-sucker or a sweet little keeper.

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students create daraprim

School Kids Recreate Daraprim for $20 (Not $750)

December 3, 2016Evil Genius Mum2

A group of high school students in Australia has recreated a key ingredient in Daraprim for a fraction of the cost claimed by the company distributing it.

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The Enforcer

EG Mum’s PAX Adventures – Episode 1

November 9, 2016Evil Genius Mum

A good convention balances panels, exhibitors, and adventures to bring a community together. Our community, from which stories abound. Let’s start with mine.

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PAX Aus Title 2016

PAX Aus 2016: Preview

November 2, 2016Evil Genius Mum

I have my Pokemon cards, my DS, my lab coat, and my comfy shoes–I’m ready for PAX Aus 2016 this weekend in Melbourne! Who’s with me?

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Oz Comic-Con Giveaway

Oz Comic-Con: Preview and Giveaway

August 24, 2016Evil Genius Mum20

You think the Convention Season has finished? Not when we have 4x family tickets to giveaway for Oz Comic-Con!

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Supanova Stupidity: Second Thoughts About Going

June 6, 2016December 13, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Just as I was all excited about Supanova, the Event Director shows off his bigotry and ignorance. Is it fair to tarnish the event with the actions of one stupid individual?

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Supanova Sydney 2016: Preview

June 5, 2016December 13, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Nothing says “geeky convention” like a “Con Exclusive!” And with only two weeks until Supanova Sydney, the news is out: our exclusive is a sweet looking Bronze Patina Wonder Woman Pop Vinyl!

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Monster Jam Down Under!!

May 24, 2016Evil Genius Mum3

“Hey EG Mum! Did you hear MONSTER JAM is coming to Australia?” … And that’s how I’m crossing another item off my bucket list.

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Daily #DadJoke for February 20, 2016

February 20, 2016Judd Schorr

As my friend from London entered the Immigration office at the Sydney airport…

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‘Art of the Brick: DC Comics’

November 24, 2015Evil Genius Mum38

Nathan Sawaya (Brick Artist) has a new Art of the Brick show, and Evil Genius Mum was invited to the World Premiere in Sydney, Australia. Come for a walk around the exhibition and learn a few of Nathan’s secrets. There’s also a signed Lego Kit up for grabs!

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Tavern Fame Tabletop

PAX Australia 2015 (Part 3): Tabletop Review

November 13, 2015December 13, 2017Evil Genius Mum

At PAX Aus, almost everybody comes to Tabletop for a recharge. Here are the top 3 to bring to any Evil Genius Game Night.

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Daily #DadJoke for November 12, 2015

November 12, 2015December 13, 2017Judd Schorr

I pinged an IP address behind a router in Australia…

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PAX Aus Space Invaders

PAX Australia 2015 (Part 1): The Geek Social Hub

November 6, 2015December 13, 2017Evil Genius Mum

If the “geek shall inherit the Earth” then PAX is where they divvy up the loot. As an expo, it is a huge opportunity to try new games, find new talent, and “mingle with your people.”

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babadook blu ray

‘The Babadook’: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare

April 18, 2015Z1

Australian director Jennifer Kent’s 2014 horror masterpiece ‘The Babadook’ made waves at last year’s Sundance Film Festival, and continues to spark fevered interest with its recent streaming and home media release.

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Daily #DadJoke for February 26, 2015

February 26, 2015Judd Schorr

I forgot how to throw a boomerang…

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This Thing Called Science by Bridge 8

What Is “This Thing Called Science”?

May 31, 2013Jason CranfordTeague2

Although intended for teens, I can not think of a single person who would not benefit from watching these films. They are not only immensely informative, but simultaneously entertaining and thought provoking.

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