Preview: Picking Your Favorite Twin in Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate
The mission structure and gameplay in Assassin's Creed: Syndicate give players unprecedented freedom to determine the protagonists' personalities.
Fan Expo
Project Morpheus Preview: I Was Wrong About Virtual Reality
Eric offers a mea culpa after getting some hands-on time with Sony's Project Morpheus at Fan Expo Canada.
Thought Bubble: The Waning Celebrity of Conventions
As conventions proliferate, commerce rather than celebrity is increasingly becoming a key selling point for the audience.
Hal-Con 2014 Wrap-Up
Sure, everyone in Canada knows Fan Expo, but what do you know about Nova Scotia's Hal-Con?
Why was CSIS at Fan Expo?
We spoke to some of the more unconventional exhibitors at Toronto's largest comic convention.
StarCraft II Invades Toronto
Professional eSports took centre stage during the IEM Starcraft II tournament at Fan Expo.
Thought Bubble: The Fan Expo Mega Booth?
Why doesn't independent gaming have a greater presence at Toronto's premier convention?
Thought Bubble: Be Excellent at Fan Expo
Let's give a positive sendoff to a turbulent summer.
Con Etiquette 101: Talking to Creators
With con season upon us, we spoke with several creators, artists, and authors about the proper etiquette and important reminders when approaching people you're really excited to see.
Fan Expo 2013: Sailor Moon reunion
It’s been almost 20 years since North American audiences first joined a quest to fight evil by moonlight and win hearts by daylight – but if the crowds of fans at this year’s Fan Expo was any indication, Sailor Moon is still going strong.
The Fan Expo Gaming Recap
Fan Expo stormed through Toronto to the tune of an estimated 100,000 people over the weekend, and Dork Shelf was there to take in all the sights, sounds, and cosplay on display. Here are a few quick gaming-themed notes from the show floor.
Interview: Frank Quitely
We chat with the enigmatic Frank Quitely about Jupiter's Legacy, working with Grant Morrison and what it's like to be in Canada, eh?
Interview: WWE ’13 designer Bryan Williams
WWE ‘13’s senior game designer discusses the emphasis on the Attitude Era.
The Questy Awards 2011
The Second Annual Questy Awards celebrates the best of the worst of the year in comics. Created by Donnie Coulter and Jeff Moss of the Watchtower podcast and the Naked Nerd Katherine Curtis, the Questys are much more than just an award show: they are a nerdy celebration, timed to coincide with Toronto Fan Expo. […]
NERD-APPROVED MUSIC
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