Welcome to Life Geek! our new weekly lifestyle feature where we offer readers a glimpse into our geeky lives. Wendy, Staff Writer My eldest daughter (9) has been delving into Final Fantasy Tactics Advance and has determined her favourite class to be a mage, just like Mom. A walk through the park netted us some really…
Kickstarter of the Week: Samurai Bike Messenger
When walking and cycling are banned in New York City, it’s up to a young female bike messenger and her team to save the city in this colorful project from Kathleen Hiraga.
Comics Academe: How Do You Teach Comics?
This post is the first of two Comics Academe pieces from guest writer Katherine Tanski — I’d introduce her fully, but she does a good job of that for herself. My name is Kate, and I’m a recovering academic. Like all good recovering academics, I feel the need to share my experiences and impart (what I…
Ghost in the Shell: The Major’s Body (8)
The Major, or Motoko Kusanagi, is the protagonist of each incarnation of the Ghost in the Shell manga-anime-merchadise franchise. If you care to google, “Motoko Kusanagi is“ autocompletes to “a man” and “is hot,” then “in bed with a boy” and “in bed.” For a science-fiction philosophy character named for her military position, we (the audience — although I…
Confronting “Menstrual Taboo” Through Gaming
In a twist on a medium that accepts high degrees of violence, two high school girls created a video game to confront the “menstrual taboo” surrounding women’s special time of the month.
Fan Expo Con Diary: Days 2 and 3
Day 2 of my Fan Expo 2014 experience was the busiest, and also pretty amazing now that I’ve slept enough to look back fondly on my hours in the convention center. It started early, with a 6 am wake-up call and a nap on the subway, as I endeavoured to snag a good seat at…
The DC Daily Planet: Crisis Not Averted
Happy Friday, caped crusaders! I don’t know about you, but this week has been all uphill over here. Fortunately, it’s almost over, and we can all party for the weekend! My place at 8, bring margaritas, okay?
