When a Shakespearean tragedy holds a Groundhog Day twist, a young woman must try to change the future to prevent the death of everyone in the castle. A team of six friends are hard at work developing Elsinore, a time-looping adventure game. In Elsinore you play as Ophelia, a young noblewoman, who has a terrible vision…
Heavy Metal: How to Make Chainmaille
Last year my partner and I decided to make barbarian costumes. We figured we could use them for Halloween as well as a themed dinner coming up, and it was a fine excuse to teach ourselves how to make armor out of foam and for me to learn how to make chainmaille. It’s a lot…
Button-Zines and More: Chicago’s Zine Fest
It’s about zines. It’s an independent event. It’s like an indie convention. It’s about accessibility. And art. And sharing. It’s free. It’s about small presses and independent publishers. It’s about DIY. And community. And it’s really super cool. Chicago Zine Fest was started in 2010, took place at Columbia College and Quimby’s Bookstore, and has…
Sexy Losers, Or, How to Draw A Rascal and Make Him Look Good
I’ve been watching a lot of Magnum, P.I.
Magical Girl Madness: Puella Magi Oriko Magica: Extra Story & Puella Magi Tart Magica Vol. 1
Puella Magi Oriko Magica: Extra Story & Puella Magi Tart Magica Vol. 1 Magica Quartet (w), Mura Kuroe (a, Oriko), Masugitsune/Kawazu-Ku (a, Tart) Yen Press March 24, 2015 (Oriko)/April 21, 2015 (Tart) Spoiler Warning for the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica When Puella Magi Madoka Magica aired in 2011 it was sold as a sweet,…
A-Mazing Towers: A Conversation About Tower Defense Games
May’s games section roundtable is all about tower defense games. This genre of game is super versatile and great for those of you who want to get into gaming for the first time. I sat down with Jo Fu to chat about our love of these games.
Jem Trailer Proves A Hologram Can’t Disguise Pure Suck
In the 24 or so hours since the launch of the brand new global trailer for the upcoming Jem and the Holograms movie, I’ve seen more plays on the phrase “Truly Outrageous” than I can count. It seems like every write-up on the two and a half minute look at a much-anticipated movie has worked…
The Thursday Book Beat: Toronto Public Library Celebrates 100th Branch
Simon & Schuster to stream new Stephen King short story on July 2, 2015 Read by Tim Sample, the story will be broadcast live simultaneously on CBS radio stations across America. It will be released a few days earlier as a CD audiobook and for digital download on June 30. Pequeño Editor creates environmentally-friendly children’s…
Dogears: All About the Monsters
Annihilation Jeff VanderMeer FSG Originals February 4, 2014 Wow. I often go out looking for strange, great science fiction and just cannot find quite the right story to quench my thirst. Luckily, my friend handed this to me when she was done reading it. It also comes recommended by Stephen King, which is usually enough…
Birthing the Ninja Way: Motherhood, Sons, and War in Naruto
Thought Naruto ended last November when the long-running manga series concluded? Think again! Like some of its immortal characters, this series won’t die. Not only is the anime adaptation still airing, Kishimoto launched the Naruto Project, a multimedia extravaganza consisting of movies, novels, a stage play, and a sequel manga miniseries about the next generation…
Represented In Cartoon: Mariam and Asma and Alyazia Khalifa al-Suwaidi
Twitter! I love it. I tweet a lot. I tweet a lot because so does the whole world, and a tweet can become a connection. A twitpic can turn your day around. As much as I love twitter, I love pictures that tell me things. You know that. That’s why you’re here. For Women, who…
Avengers AOU — What Makes a Monster?
Disclaimer: I am not a psychologist. SPOILER WARNING: This article discusses plot points of Avengers: Age of Ultron. CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of abuse and rape culture. Joss Whedon tossed a number of Big Thought Subjects at us with Avengers: Age Of Ultron. Religion. Accountability. Birth and Parenthood. He tied that one to the one that…
