Battleborn, Born Ready – Demo First Impressions
When I walked into the Battleborn demo at Fan Expo 2015, I knew I was going to have fun, but I wasn't expecting to walk out with a potential GOTY pick. Gearbox's new FPS with MOBA-like tendencies managed to blow me away in just 25 minutes. In that short, action packed session I worked seamlessly with a group of strangers to complete objectives, down bosses and basically stop the apocalypse.
Geeky Kicks: Video Game Inspired Sneakers
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably already know that I have a thing for footwear. Though I love all different styles and types of shoes, my heart lies with sneakers. So when I started seeing video game and geek themed sneakers online, both official and fan made, I just had to share them with you.
Retrospective: A look back on The Last of Us
The Last of Us is a magnificent game. But you already knew that, since the game has won a ridiculous amount of awards and is generally viewed as one of the best games of all time. You might indeed have also wondered if it deserves all that praise, and I’m here to tell you it does.
LISTEN: Girls on Games talk geek dating with CJAD’s Dr Laurie Betito
As if dating wasn't hard enough, geeks also need to squash a few clichés and prejudice when putting themselves out there. Dr Laurie Betito invited Leah and myself, the co-founders of Girls on Games, to chat geeky dating and relationships.
The Girls on Games Podcast Episode 36 – Fan Expo Roundup!
As we still recover from our Fan Expo adventure, we take some time to remember our favorite moments, our favorite games and favorite people we met over in Toronto.
Fan Expo 2015 Fantastic Artists’ Alley Finds
Artists’ Alley is always my favourite place to explore at conventions. It’s full of beautifully crafted hand made art, trinkets, and memorabilia. If you can’t find an item you’re looking for in the Dealer’s Room, chances are you’ll be able to...
PHOTOS: Fan Expo 2015 show floor and events!
We're only a few hours after Fan Expo closed its doors after another successful 4-day long geek fest. As we sit in our Montreal-bound train, we can't help but share our stories and best moments from the con: video games were played, swag was acquired, fellow geeks were met but most of all, a ton of photos were taken. Here are some of our and other attendees' best shots from the show floor.
I Hunted The Chief: The Halo Universe at Toronto’s Fan Expo 2015
As I left my first play through of Halo 5's 'Warzone' demo on Thursday, I noticed that the Halo franchise -and my beloved Master Chief- have a huge presence at the convention. So I decided to hunt the Chief and snap pics of my favorite pieces of art, armor and collectibles of the Legendary hero and fantastic series.
PHOTOS: Fan Expo 2015 Cosplay Roundup!
The Metro Convention Centre is about to open its doors for the last day of Fan Expo 2015. We saw amazing cosplay throughout the con spanning from every genre of video game, movie, tv show, book... all the fandoms were there. Here are some of the costumes from this year's edition of Fan Expo Canada.