GEN CON 2023: DGM Walks the Con [EVENT/NEWS]
While Gen Con 2023 got off to a wild start this year with a $300k Magic card heist on Wednesday and a near riot involving the Disney Lorcana release Thursday morning, we started our coverage of the show a little later Thursday—after the hubbub had died down! So much to see at Gen Con this year! DGM reporter, Megan Renee, takes you through Gen Con in our exploration video. The new style we used this year allows you to feel more like you’re actually there with us, as we see overviews of things, and then zoom into segments of tutorials just like you might if you were actually there…
Thy Listless Heart: Pilgrims On the Path of No Return [ALBUM REVIEW]
Band/Artist: Thy Listless Heart Release House: Hammerheart Records Genre: Atmospheric Doom Metal One Sentence Synopsis: Sorrow laden atmospheres captured in Gothic doom beauty. Series: Standalone Single/EP/Album: Album Release Date: November 18, 2022 Estimated Length: 45 minutes MSRP: $15.99 Website: Click Here Trailer/Video: Click Here Purchase Site: Click Here Reviewed by: Reverend Leviathan Final Score: 4.5 Moons (out of 5) ...
D&D and Food: Proof Explores The Tasty Side of Nerdiness [ARTICLE/PODCAST]
As we get to just two weeks before Gen Con, it’s made us really think about the fact that RPGs like D&D are best explored with food. And even though I don’t know what the eating rules are about making a full buffet to eat with your RPG buddies at Gen Con, I know that most home RPG games have almost as much focus on food as on quests and monsters. That’s when we came across this amazing podcast…
Senistro: Soulripper [ALBUM REVIEW]
Band/Artist: Senistro Release House: Independent Genre: Gothic Rock One Sentence Synopsis: Female fronted Gothic Rock band from Germany Series: Standalone Single/EP/Album: EP Release Date: June 23, 2022 Estimated Length: 23 minutes MSRP: $7.50 Website: Click Here Trailer/Video: Click Here Purchase Site: Click Here Reviewed by: Reverend Leviathan Final Score: 3 Moons (out of 5) Originally founded in 1991 by Ralph Zalejski,...
A Certain Point of View: Were Star Wars’ Celebration News Fanfic? [FILM EDITORIAL]
It’s perhaps the worst kept secret in Hollywood that Kathleen Kennedy is on her way out from running LucasFilm, with most industry insiders believing her departure will be officially announced after the release of Indiana Jones 5.
So, with that in mind, what can we actually count on to remain true from this year’s celebration announcements in regards to new Star Wars’ films? We do our best to guesstimate for you!
Why You Trippin’? An Epileptic’s Journey Into Psychedelics [ARTICLE]
It is estimated that there are about 3.4 million people with epilepsy nationwide. Contrary to what many might think, epilepsy is more than just seizures. Something all epileptics struggle with is depression and anxiety, which can be intensified by medication. Can psilocybin be used to treat it? One epileptic discusses his experience.
The Con That Was: Recapping Lexington Comic-Con 2023 [ARTICLE/EVENT]
The Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2023 was an exciting and vibrant event that brought together thousands of comic book and toy enthusiasts from all over the country. The convention was held in Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center, which was transformed into a bustling hub of pop culture excitement.
Looking New: Cosplay At Lexington Comic & Toy Convention ’23, Part 2 [EVENT GALLERY]
We explore Lexington Comic & Toy Convention ’23 via our friendly cosplayers. Check out the first of two galleries we’re publishing to see a lot of the cool cosplay you may have observed (if you were there) or missed out on (if you were not)!
Looking New: Cosplay At Lexington Comic & Toy Convention ’23, Part 1 [EVENT GALLERY]
We explore Lexington Comic & Toy Convention ’23 via our friendly cosplayers. Check out the first of two galleries we’re publishing to see a lot of the cool cosplay you may have observed (if you were there) or missed out on (if you were not)!
Transitioning Perspectives: How Celebrity Transparency Effects LGBTQ Discourse [ARTICLE]
In recent years, there has been a growing visibility of transgender individuals in popular culture. Two recent examples of this are the public gender transitions of actors Elliott Page and Eddie Izzard. Both have been widely celebrated and have raised important questions about the visibility of transgender issues in American culture.
Hollywood D&D: Potential Effects of the New Movie on the RPG [EDITORIAL]
The upcoming release of the new Dungeons and Dragons movie has generated a lot of excitement among fans of the franchise. The movie, which is set to hit theaters at the end of this month, features a star-studded cast led by Chris Pine and promises to be a thrilling adventure that captures the spirit of the beloved tabletop RPG. But what impact will the movie have on the popularity of the game itself?