Disney Closes LucasArts

Disney Closes LucasArts

You’ve likely heard the news by now, but if not, Disney has decided to close LucasArts. LucasArts was responsible for such classics as X-Wing, Tie Fighter, Dark Forces (which eventually lead to Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, a very important game for me personally). Seeing them get shut down is really sad to me, and disappointing considering what they had on their plates to come out soon.

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Pilot Rewatch: Psych

Pilot Rewatch: Psych

Psych – Pilot

Season 1, Episode 1 – Original air date: 7/7/2006

The episode opens in 1986, showing us young Shawn at a diner with his dad, who is a cop. Papa Spencer has Shawn earn his dessert by telling him to close his eyes, then to test his observation skills he asks Shawn questions about his surroundings.

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Reading: The Fairy Godmother

Reading: The Fairy Godmother

As I was checking out the Gen Con site a couple weeks ago I noticed that the author guest of honor is fantasy writer Mercedes Lackey, and it occurred to me that I have never read her stuff. So I decided to change that.

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Geek Fashion: Batman & Batgirl

Geek Fashion: Batman & Batgirl

This week in Geek Fashion we’re checking out some apparel for the Bat in you with Batman and Batgirl gear.

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Doctor Who Screening: The Time Warrior

Doctor Who Screening: The Time Warrior

It’s March, which means we’re on to the third incarnation of The Doctor, Jon Pertwee. In this adventure we get to meet Sarah Jane Smith for the first time! I still miss Liz Sladen, she is my all time favorite companion.

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This Week in Geek: Tabletop Day

This Week in Geek: Tabletop Day

This week in geek brings us International Tabletop Day, the return of “Doctor Who”, and some Hit Girl. Movies: G.I. Joe: Retaliation opened yesterday, 3/28, do you have any plans to see it? In theaters today, from the creator of the “Twilight Saga”, The Host. Have you seen the new International trailer for Hit Girl…err, I mean…

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