Month: July 2018
Can World of Warcraft be a Truly Eternal Franchise?
As the online gaming community gears up for the seventh expansion set release of World of Warcraft, it’s the ideal time to look back at the history of this monumental gaming franchise and ponder its future in an era where the gaming landscape is changing by the hour. The original World of Warcraft is regarded as one of, if not the biggest, massively-multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) o...[Read More]
The Geek Lyfe Takes on San Diego Comic-Con
What’s up, Saint coming at you! This past weekend Deegan and I was fortunate to attend the ever praised and raved about San Diego Comic-Con: the biggest and raddest comic convention around. Even if you are not a raging geek that is avid in the Comic-Con community, you know about San Diego Comic-Con. It is by far the most massive convention to date with the highest amount of attendees, and dare I ...[Read More]
The Geek Lyfe Tackles E3 2018!
E3 is one of the best times of the year for gamers all around the world because we get a sneak peak at all of the games to come. Major brands like Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft gather together for a week of solid promotion, both streamed and in person. This year was no different as we got to see some fantastic game trailers! So many in fact that we could not list all of them in this article. Still...[Read More]
Anime Expo 2018 Craftsmanship Spotlight
With Anime Expo being one of the conventions that attracts some of the best cosplayers every year, I wanted to showcase a specific aspect of cosplay: Craftsmanship. For this project, I chose costumers who had such fantastic cosplayers and creators that I had already been following on Instagram. Let’s get to the craftsmanship spotlight! Zhuque Mercy by Aristargirl Geek Lyfe: Where can we find...[Read More]
AZ Cosplay Photographer, Adam Walsh, Has Passed Away
There is a line, “Tomorrow is never promised today,” that I had heard when I was young and it always stuck with me. That one line is such a hard truth that many of us tend to overlook in our day to day lives. Unfortunately, every so often we are reminded of this harsh truth when a friend passes away. Today I am sad to announce that the Arizona cosplay community has lost a photographer ...[Read More]
Hanging Out with Crunchyroll at Anime Expo 2018!
Anime Expo is a wonderful convention that always brings good vibes and great events. What makes it even better is the fact that our friends over at Crunchyroll always go above and beyond for their fans with their booth! If you are unfamiliar with who/what Crunchyroll is, they are an incredible service that allows fans of anime to get the latest and greatest series in a convenient and legal fashion...[Read More]
Review: Anime Expo 2018 was Bigger, Better, and More Crowded Than Ever!
Anime Expo is with out a doubt one of our all time favorite conventions to date. Every year is filled with the biggest names in the industry coming together to showcase their upcoming shows. Cosplayers show up in their very best work, artist hustle their wares, and fans race to consume as much of the convention they can before it ends. This year our team was composed of Darth Mexican, Deegan, and ...[Read More]
Review: The Geek Lyfe Rides a 2018 Hyundai Sonata SEL to Anime Expo!
Anime Expo is the nation’s largest anime convention and is very near and dear to my heart. Every single year, I look forward to traveling from Phoenix, Arizona to Los Angeles, California for a weekend filled with anime, cosplay, and breaking news! Not to mention I can always count on meeting wonderful people whether they are old friends or new homies! This year we were blessed by the car god...[Read More]
Cosplayers of the Week: Acey Mclacey and Lokitwin
Yes! You read that right, this week we are giving you not one but two fantastic cosplayers who hail from Arizona! They are Acey Mclacey and Lokitwin. We got to chat with them a bit at Phoenix Comic Fest on life, cosplay, and so much more. Enjoy! I always have the best of times when these two are around! Their passion for gaming, comics, and costuming is clear from the shine in their eyes and the a...[Read More]
Failure Is Not an Option: Spacefest IX
Hi there, Lvcky here! I went a bit out of my comfort zone this weekend and attended Spacefest IX, at the beautiful JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, Arizona. Spacefest IX is a convention for astronomy community members, as well as space and sci-fi enthusiasts. The convention ran Wednesday through Sunday, and boasted a list of programming that was jam-packed with astronomers, scientists, and...[Read More]
Flash Interviews with Homies!
During Phoenix Comic Fest weekend we threw together a networking event by the name of Networking and Nakama. This was focused on introducing various members of the community to one another. Food was devoured, drinks were had, and karaoke was sung loud and proud. Everyone had a blast and during the night we set up various friends for an interview about themselves! These were flash interviews to giv...[Read More]
Five Ways to Turn Your Date Night Geeky!
Spending time with your significant other is a great way to strengthen an established bond or foster a new one! While we all know and love the classic dinner and a movie combination, it can get a bit too routine. To help, we’ve compiled a list of five ways to turn your date night geeky! Table Top Gaming Night Personally, I’m not one for small talk. I always crave filling my time with c...[Read More]
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