Of all things Geek. I am…
Sid Meier’s Colonization was released in 1994. It was the same turn-based strategy game as it’s predecessor Civilization, but it had a much more detailed visual design. Obviously, these two games are not the same, although they are variations on a theme.
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A modern marvel of its time or any time, the B-17; old technology left to rot; a Maxim spoof in the Star Wars Universe; Magic: The Gathering cosplay; and a mashup that I can’t believe hasn’t been done before. This Small Oddities has it all.
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On October 8th, 1996, Mirage was released, as a stand alone set similar to Ice Age, for Magic: The Gathering. It had the feel of Ice Age, but was much more balanced and introduced many new card types, such as Charms and Tutors, as well as, adding new tribes and bolstering existing ones. Mirage also created additions to the rule book by adding two new rules; Flanking and Phasing.
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This past weekend, I attended the 60th Philly Non-Sports Card Show in Allentown, Pa. This isn’t the first time I’ve been there, but every time I go I’m amazed at how much of that industry still exists.
I grew up with movie cards, sports cards, and collectible card games. Sure, I stopped collecting sports cards and I don’t collect Magic: The Gathering cards like I used to, but that obviously doesn’t mean everyone else kept up with their hobbies.
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This past Sunday was the “Black Friday” for comic book shops around the country; “Free Comic Book Day.” It is always the first Saturday in May, hearkening the Summer in with free comic books, sales and special events at most comic book establishments.
Given the current economy, and I’m not just talking about comic books, I do believe that there is a correct way to celebrate the day.
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