Category Archives: Geek

What We’re Playing: Dungeons & Dragons

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Chris Ullrich

Being at home during a pandemic forced us to find new ways to entertain ourselves. One of the ways that’s worked best for us is playing games online. So, in that spirit, we’re kicking off a new series at The … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2016: How Much Did JC Spend?

Posted on August 2, 2016 by John Carle

Going to Comic-Con in San Diego is a commitment. It’s not just the travel, the hotels, the Lyfts and Ubers, the food, and the drinks (…oh so many drinks), it’s much more. The floor of SDCC is the ultimate test … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2016: Loot Crate ‘Gallery of Heroes’ Exclusive Unboxing

Posted on July 29, 2016 by John Carle

This is the first of three (possibly four) recap videos from San Diego Comic-Con International 2016 from my trip this year. As it is my eighth year going as a part of The Flickcast, it has been an honor covering … Continue reading →

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WonderCon 2016 Flashback: Mighty Wallet, Exclusive Crates & Cosplay

Posted on April 18, 2016 by John Carle

Con Season 2016 has begun! With everything from PAX East this upcoming weekend all the way to Comikaze in October, the best half of the year is underway. In an effort to best cover these, The Flickcast has made sure I … Continue reading →

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WonderCon15 Review: ‘Batman vs. Robin’ Animated Film

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Stephanie Coats

As is quickly becoming a tradition, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation unveiled a new Batman movie at a world premiere event at WonderCon on April 3. Inspired by best-selling graphic novel, Batman: Court of Owls, Batman … Continue reading →

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Op-Ed: Why CCGs are So Dangerous

Posted on August 13, 2014 by John Carle

Take two things geeks love, collecting and gaming, and you have a recipe for fun. But add a price tag to them and you have a potential recipe for disaster. It is universally accepted that geek culture isn’t a cheap … Continue reading →

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‘Loot Crate Wars’ July Unboxing: ‘Villains’

Posted on August 6, 2014 by John Carle

Hot on the heels of Comic-Con comes the next unboxing in the Loot Crate Wars series. For July and August, the guys at Loot Crate have created a two part crate. First, July kicked things off with Villains as its … Continue reading →

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SDCC14: Have a Game Plan

Posted on July 21, 2014 by John Carle

Comic-Con International 2014 is set to kick off in just over 48 hours and after selling out 130,000 passes in just 90 minutes, San Diego is about to be descended upon by hordes of Con newbies. Every year those of … Continue reading →

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