Geek Syndicate

In this episode our feature looks at the big games of the autumn what we think of those already released, what we expect from those to be released and our most anticipated game of the autumn.

News

Dr Who Return to Earth

The rise of Xbox 360 XBLA sales and downloadable games

The PS2 refuses to die

Wii Mote Plus vs Move

The crazy bugs of Fallout New Vegas

Here it is folks, the big shiny Small Press Big Mouth Special! Episode 25 is (apart from a little news section) soley dedicated to The British International Comic Show, get our thoughts, reactions, likes and dislikes as well as panel round up and a couple of interviews! Enjoy!

Episode 2: Horror!!! Ben and Rich take you to a world of ghosts, psychos, cults, klowns, witches and scary little kids! Any feedback/recommendations can be sent to [email protected] or to twitter.com/Richnerd

fter a couple of relatively in-depth episodes the gang settle back into their old routine, loosen their belts and have a good old natter about the best books to read on the holiest of holes. Basic practicalities such as portability, absorbency (i.e. attention spans) and the cloth-touching of family trouser-turtles are all mulled over and given the serious consideration they deserve.

Meanwhile welcome distractions are provided by a hacking cough, the cheapskate Ambassador of Ferrero Rocher and Blue Peter ladies - both totty and notty.

Books and authors discussed include The Green Mile, The Yellow Wallpaper, Robert Bloch, Blood Sword, Leather Goddesses Of Phobos, Charles Dickens, The Lottery, The Running Man, HP Lovecraft and Legends. Strangely no mention is made of Wee Jock Poo-Pong McPlop, for which I apologise.

We do however mention a website from which you can get access to a whole bunch of free stories online – here’s the link http://freesf.blogspot.com/

Send your entries for the banner and logo competition flooding in to [email protected] and for the sake of economy you can use the same e-mail address to contact us about joining in with the Scrolls Book Group podcast – open to all.

I’m on Twitter now @Dion_Scrolls so I’d love to get any feedback there, on the forums at http://www.gsforums.co.uk via e-mail or on the comments section below. So much choice!

Music is as ever by Steadman - except for the jazzy bit at the start which came off of some crappy cd I got free with a cocktail shaker a few years back.

I should probably add that we are giggly and explicit from the beginning, but not so distasteful as to be graphic. Well, not that graphic. Wuss. Strap yourselves in, it’s going to be a bum-py ride.

With Flint unavailable, Rich pulls in Iz to see how someone who actually jumped on at prog 1700 is coping with the current storylines. They go through progs 1703-1706 and of course take time to take the piss out of the absent Irishman. This one was recorded slightly differently to normal, so apologies for the sound quality.

As usual, expect spoilers throughout and language not suitable for the kiddies.

Casting aside the usual set-up of NEGF, Daniel and Lily take you through what went on at the British International Comics Shows as well as presenting a range of interviews recorded at the convention.

Interviews include:

The first interview with the Knight and Squire creative team Paul Cornell and Jimmy Broxton.

A catch-up with Graham Pearce about the Sgt Mike Battle trade paperback mentioned in the last episode.

Tom McNally letting you know about his latest project.

Halloween Man’s editor, Russell Hillman.

And a chat with Matthew Craig, the creator of Hondle.

If you liked this episode, you can find North East Geek Feast on Facebook. Just search ‘North East Geek Feast’.

You can also get in touch with us on Twitter: @comicsdaniel and @terracottalily.

One of the biggest names in the business: Bryan Hitch talks about his life, work and his new art book from Impact Publishing in a live podcast hosted by the infamous Geek Syndicate. Followed by a signing in the theatre lobby.

Big thanks to Stace from Small Press Big Mouth for taking up the co-host duties on this panel.

Enjoy!

Welcome to Projected Ramblings! Join Rich and Ben as they recommend the best cinema has to offer. Episode 1 – Time Travel YESSSS!!!. You want awesome time travel constructs, Oedipal complexes and hoochie mamas! We’ve got you covered.

With Flint and Rich off getting drunk in new York, Stacey steps in to have a look at their zarjaz/dogbreath stuff with the help of a few 2000ad pros eager for revenge.

Here for your audio pleasure good people of the internets is dun dun duuuuuuuuuuuhhhh; Episode 24 of Small Press Big Mouth for all your small press and indie news, reviews and comedy accents! This week we review The Lagoon, Spacegirl, Judenhass, Masked Manor, Octopus Pie and Find Comet, Hit Comet, Watch Comet, Sleep. We also get up in your grille with a shitload of news! You know you want it so what are you waiting for?