Why I Cosplay: A Look at What Motivates People to Cosplay [Video]
An interesting look at why people cosplay. Why do YOU cosplay? For love? Fame? Fortune? Just to have fun and find new friends? Let us know in the comments below! [Buzzfeed]
Category Archives: Culture
Arthur C. Clarke: One day, a computer will fit on a desk (1974) [Video]
Watch as Arthur C. Clarke accurately predicts the future of computers and of the Internet in a video that dates back to 1974. The man truly was a visionary. [ABC News (Australia) | Via Blastr]
Check out This Awesome Indian Version of the Game of Thrones Theme [Mumbai Dhol Tasha Cover]
A fun cover of the Game of Thrones theme in a style we’re not used to hear! Enjoy! [E.L.T.C]
Gaming Community Condemns Misogyny
An open letter condemning harrassment in the gaming community has attracted the support of 2,000 gamers and members of the industry. The letter follows a string of abusive comments and even death threats made against Anita Sarkeesian, who runs the video blog Feminist Frequency. She started a crowdfunded series of lengthy and detailed YouTube videos […]
A Collision of Cultures: Cosplaying at the Middle East Comic Con in Dubai [Video]
From Vocativ: To many Westerners, Dubai is a conservative city in a conservative Arab state, which makes it an odd place for a convention of risque Lycra-obsessed cosplayers and over-the-top entertainment. Even more bizarre: In a culture where ladies are told to cover up, Comic Con is attracting women in their droves. And they’re not […]
If Geek Girls Acted Like Geek Guys [Video]
“I’m so tired of these fake geek guys. They’re just trying to impress us real nerd girls.” [BuzzFeedYellow]
Doctor Who Dating Sim Game [Video]
Although there are some crazy mobile games in Japan, this definitely a spoof. WOULD YOU LIKE TASTY GELATIN INFANT?
Lego Minifigs Become Super Heroines [Pics]
Jon Lazar has customized Lego minifigures to recreate 31 super heroines nominated by readers of his blog. He explains: When the LEGO Friends line was introduced, it was met with mixed reviews. Many little girls loved it and LEGO builders liked the colors that were introduced with the line, but it was often derided for […]
Twin Peaks Comes To The NES
Well, not exactly, but Filthy Frackers, a Portland couple who specialize in mixing popular culture with retro tech, have reimagined the opening titles as an 8-bit game. A few people have already noted the caption text is a bit too smooth, but it’s fun nostalgia nonetheless. [Via Boing Boing]
Fan Girls Tackle Sherlock [Video]
This is the first in a fun series of mini-dramas. It’s a little hard to describe, but each episode is about the adventures of fans of a particular TV show, shot and directed in the style of the show itself, with plenty of visual references. Check out their YouTube channel for episodes on Supernatural and […]