Hello again, friend. Should we not stroke our magnificent beards and together marvel at the wonders of this modern age of 'email' and 'gifs'? We should. The answer is always 'we should'. I'm the Scat-rat Hamsters dig jazz, man. Best new Tumblr mashup: Game of Bridesmaids. The 10 Most … [Read more...]
The Dark Knight Rises – Join Team Bane in New Online Game!
With only a month or so before The Dark Knight Rises, um, rises, the marketing campaign is moving into full throttle. We have viral scavenger hunts, trailers and TV spots in huge numbers and, finally, a free online Command & Conquer styled strategy game! It’s called The Fire Rises and it … [Read more...]
Get stitchy with your iPhone case
When I first went over to the dark side and took ownership of an iPhone, I began a desperate hunt to track down one of the cross-stitch cases I'd seen bandied around by all my craftin' pals over the pond. (Image credit: The Zen of Making) Back in those heady days it wasn't that easy to find them … [Read more...]
The ultimate geek stag do
When you're part of the inner wedding circle – or when you're due to be married yourself – having a stag do can seem like a daunting experience, particularly if you're a bit of a nerd. If you shudder at the thought of a 'typical' stag party and want to avoid wearing a slogan t-shirt branding you a … [Read more...]
New Twilight Breaking Dawn: Part 2 trailer
Counting down until the next and final Twilight film? Did the last trailer leave you wanting more? Or are you looking forward to the series finally ending, and a nation of teenagers finding a new obsession? If you're part of the Twihard group, you might want to have a peek at the video … [Read more...]
Panning for internet gold: The ‘animals got swag’ edition
Hello, gentle Internet Window-Shopper. Look at all these top quality, must-have goods I've found from this week's online melee for you to ogle with your face-portholes. Avian woo Everyone fell in love with this duckling. Must be something in the way he moves (spoiler: frantically, like a … [Read more...]
Monsters Inc 2 teaser trailer
A teaser trailer for the prequel to Pixar's Monsters Inc just appeared on YouTube. Monsters University is set in the days before Boo when Sulley and Mike where students at the University of Fear – and not particularly great mates. Take a peek! It's not due out till next year, so don't get too … [Read more...]
Wood-fired pizza ovens from the Stone Bake Oven Company
It's almost beyond my creative powers to imagine a universe where I have a big enough garden and the necessary capital to purchase a wood fired oven: reality keeps tapping on my brain and reminding me about mortgage repayments and childcare fees. But if you're lucky enough to be wading in a … [Read more...]
Fathers’ Day special: Geeky gifts for your Dad
If like me, your Dad is a bit of a geek (let's face it, most of them are responsible for our own nerdy obsessions) you might want to get them something a little different this Fathers' Day. Whether your Dad is a secret Trekkie, a Doctor Who fanatic, a Superhero on the weekend, or even Darth Vader … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The Muppets’ crossing edition
You know, you work too hard. It's been a tough week. Know what you deserve? That naughty thing that you like from the vending machine and an extra 20 minutes over your extra-skinny Latte while you find out what's entertaining online this week. Xavier, you Muppet First, Muppets crossed with … [Read more...]










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