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Enchanters of Legamoria for Board Game Enthusiasts

by Noemi Twigg
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Enchanters of Legamoria

Who loves board games? We all grew up playing Monopoly, I suppose, but I am sure that board game enthusiasts can introduce us all to a wonderful world of board games beyond Monopoly. I only know a couple of people who have a passion for board games, but if you are one of them, you might be interested in Enchanters of Legamoria. This board game is the baby of Matthew Copeland and makes use of elements of fantasy. It is described as a fantasy duelling game and is currently only a concept. The strategy game is based on the idea of defending your lands by summoning pieces to the board. Read more »

Sci-Fi Radio Theater

by Noemi Twigg
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Sci-Fi Radio Theater

Looking for new sci-fi material to dig into? We’ve come across something that might catch your interest: Sci-Fi Radio Theater. This project is the baby of Charles Davis (you can call him international Internet man if you want) and Josie Corichi (an opera singer of all things!). If that combination does not intrigue you already, I would be very much surprised. Sci-Fi Radio Theater is basically a project featuring podcasts (yes, they still do exist and can be very interesting) of original fiction. Genres covered are sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. If you are wary about the idea, think about it again. With a podcast, you can spend time listening while Read more »

Weekly Poll: What’s Your Favorite Fantasy World?

by Robin Parrish
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Weekly Poll: What’s Your Favorite Fantasy World?

In the pantheon of fantasy, there are gazillions of worlds encompassing everything from Dorothy’s Oz to the Greek mythology of Clash of the Titans to Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘s Sunnydale. This week’s poll presents five of the most popular fantasy worlds. Which is your favorite? Read more »

Spice Up Your TV Show Life With Grimm

by Noemi Twigg
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Grimm First Episode

Last night, I gave in and started watching one of the newest TV shows airing today: Grimm. With The Walking Dead being as dragging as it is – I haven’t seen the latest episode, and I don’t particularly feel the desire to do so – it is about time for TV show junkies to cast their nets for other fish. The Big Bang Theory seems to be going down the drain as well, giving us more reason to find other things to occupy our idle moments. Thank goodness for Grimm. I have been hearing about this TV show in the past month, but I didn’t really know anything about it Read more »

This Haunted Dollhouse Will Complete Your Halloween

by Noemi Twigg
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Haunted Dollhouse

I have never been one to play with dollhouses or dolls. I think that the last set of dolls I got when I was a kid didn’t survive for very long. There is, however, this certain dollhouse that I certainly would not mind having around. In a separate room that is always well lit. I don’t know if you have heard of The Bloggess, who is known as Jenny Lawson in real life. She has been working on a dollhouse for the past 11 years. So what is special about that (aside from the fact that 11 years is a very long time for a dollhouse)? Well, this is no Read more »

Flowchart for NPR’s Best Fantasy and Science Fiction Books

by Noemi Twigg
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Flowchart for NPR's Fantasy and Sci-Fi Book List

Remember the list that NPR published earlier this year? Titled “Your Picks: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books“, the list has caught the attention of every science fiction and fantasy enthusiast in the planet. And then some. If memory serves me correctly, there was even a question (or poll) going around on Facebook asking people to indicate how many of the books they have read. Or maybe that was another list. In any case, NPR’s best fantasy and science fiction books list is quite impressive, and I have to admit that I have a long way to go – both in terms of science fiction and fantasy. I do, however, recognize Read more »

Ta’veren Tees for the Wheel of Time Fan

by Noemi Twigg
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Wheel of Time Women Front

So it seems that everyone has fallen for George R.R. Martin’s fantasy world, thanks to HBO’s Game of Thrones. As much as I love the TV show and the books, I still can’t help but go back to my first love: Wheel of Time. This epic series by Robert Jordan remains unmatched in my heart. While I doubt that the books will be turned in a TV series any time soon, I am pretty sure that there are still countless readers who spend considerable time discussing, reading, living, and thinking about the complex web that Robert Jordan’s world is. And in case you are one of those, you’ll be delighted Read more »

2012 Song of Ice and Fire Calendar Is Out!

by Noemi Twigg
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2012 Song of Ice and Fire Calendar Is Out!

Boys and girls of Westeros, this is the only calendar that you need for 2012 – the year of the dragon. The 2012 A Song of Ice and Fire calendar has been released, and if you are anything like me, your heart will be palpitating in anticipation. No exaggeration here. As one can expect, there are 12 drawings for each month of the year. Drawn by renowned artist John Picacio, the images may be different from what you might expect – thanks to HBO’s Game of Thrones. However, the differences do not really take away from the breathtaking effect of the drawings. SPOILER ALERT: I tried hard to make sure Read more »

10 Game of Thrones Theme Song Covers

by Noemi Twigg
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Game of Thrones Ned Stark

The first season of Game of Thrones may have come and gone, leaving us waiting in anticipation for the second season, but it does not mean we can’t have our regular dose of the Starks, the Lannisters, the Targaryens, and every other family in the story. I am going back to re-reading the books (as soon as I get the darned ebooks loaded) – which many other people are doing. Here’s something a little more fun, though – scouring the web for noteworthy Game of Thrones Theme Song covers. After that heavy metal version I wrote about a couple of months back, it seems that there is more to be Read more »