One Of The Closest Heroes of the Storm Matches

This is a match between two pro teams NaVi and Team Kick playing on Sky Temple during the Monthly Final of the Go4Heroes Tournament. It was shared by esports veteran Khaldor. And it’s intense. NaVi’s early game pressure is awesome and full of close calls. But it gets really ugly later on with a lot…

The Maker Of The Trollface Meme Is Counting His Money

You’re probably familiar with this image, the infamous “trollface” that’s circulated the Internet for years. Someone drew the original trollface, and it’s 24-year-old Carlos Ramirez. Back in 2008, Ramirez should have been working on a college paper, but as was the case on most nights, he found himself scrolling through the anonymous image board 4chan,…

Christian Schoolgirl Manga Debuts in Japan

Japanese Christian newspaper The Christ Weekly has a new comic strip to teach readers about Christian values. Her name? Pyuuri-tan (ピューリたん). You know, like as in “Puritan.” Oh boy. In Japanese, the word for “Puritan” is “Pyuuritan” (ピューリタン). “Tan” (たん）is also a slang for the informal name marker “chan” (ちゃん) and is a nickname often…

Japan Invented the Selfie Stick. In 1983. 

You might have heard the story about the American who invented the original selfie stick about a decade ago. Thing is, it was apparently invented in Japan earlier than that. Much earlier. Back in 1983, Japanese camera company Minolta released the Minolta Disc-7, a camera that was years ahead of its time. As Camerapedia explains:…

Climbing Virtual Reality Stairs Has Never Been Easier

Now this is one interesting concept for a VR peripheral. These computer-controlled stilts are called “Level-Ups” and simulate stair steps and give a sense of elevation while standing on virtual objects. Made by a group of engineers at the Hasso Plattner Institute in Germany, they also created a funny comparison video with Garry’s Mod to…

She Is The Huntress, The Killer Of Beasts

Igor Artyomenko is a freelance artist from Kazakhstan. We actually featuredhis DOTA 2 fan art a few months back, but I figured his art is so cool it deserved a proper showcase. The pieces here that look like they’re from The Banner Saga aren’t actually from The Banner Saga, they’re just fan art. But boy,…

Most cosplay coverage focuses only on the finished product, so sometimes it pays to dial the clock back and see how outfits are actually made. This great timelapse video by Robyn Murphy shows how she starts with fabric and a sewing machine and ends up with two incredible superhero costumes.

Mon Ami, This Gambit Cosplay Is Fantastic

Considering he was one of the best characters in the 90s, it was sad to see Gambit almost entirely forgotten by the 2000’s X-Men movies. Ah well. Where Hollywood failed us, cosplay steps in. Cosplay by Michael Huffman, photo by York in a Box

Nathan Drake Cosplay Isn’t Just Stealing Relics

I’m loving the attention to detail here. Not just on the costume itself, but the expression, the hair. He’s even gone to the trouble of meticulously arranging the tuck Cosplay by Leo Camacho, photo by York in a Box

Half-Life 2 Mod Is Damn Near Valve-Quality

Who knows when or if we’ll get Half-Life 3, Half-Life: Episode 3, or whatever Valve calls Gordon Freeman’s next outing. Thankfully, modders like Shokunin are picking up the slack. It’s been too long since I’ve played anything Half-Life, but there’s comfort in returning to City 17, even if said comfort’s wrapped up in fighting aliens…