Pretty in Geek Chic Cosmetics

Posted by Jess Clarkson on Aug 30, 2012 in Jessica's Journal, News | 1 comment

And now it’s time for something completely different. What does the Companion Cube, Link, Mario, Tyrion Lannister, and Rainbow Dash all have in common? They are all muses for Geek Chic Cosmetics. A make-up review on a gaming site? Hell yes.

Freaks, Geeks, and Furries: Fan Expo 2012

Posted by Jess Clarkson on Aug 28, 2012 in Featured, Jessica's Journal, News | 2 comments

Fan Expo has come to an end and now it’s time to discuss the adventure!

ManaTank hits Fan Expo Canada this Weekend

Posted by Jess Clarkson on Aug 23, 2012 in Jessica's Journal, News | 4 comments

Only one more sleep before the crazy weekend that is Fan Expo Canada! I will be heading to Toronto to check out what the incredible con has to offer as well as checking in with some ManaTank pals, Michelle Boback, Elias Toufexis, and David Hayter.

Girlfriend Mode: It’s Time to Put the Pitchforks Away

Posted by Jess Clarkson on Aug 14, 2012 in Jessica's Journal, News | 4 comments

As one of many female gamers, it was disheartening to hear that Gearbox was to feature “Girlfriend Mode” in their new title, Borderlands 2. The overtly sexist nickname to the Mechromancer DLC skill tree that provides an easier play for a co-op player caused an eruption of tweets chastising or praising the nickname.

Square Enix Confirms Final Fantasy 7 for PC

Posted by Jess Clarkson on Jul 4, 2012 in Jessica's Journal, News | 0 comments

Square Enix confirms release of Final Fantasy 7 to the PC with a new trailer, although they forget to mention when.

Objection! Ways to Pwn Video Game Haters Intelligently

Posted by Jess Clarkson on Jun 27, 2012 in Jessica's Journal, News | 6 comments

Who hasn’t been the target of a dig at gamers? With this extensive list of pro-gaming factoids and arguments, you can leave any anti-gamer speechless.

Sony FTW: Impressions from Sony’s E3 Conference

Posted by Jess Clarkson on Jun 4, 2012 in Jessica's Journal, News | 7 comments

Sony scores a homerun with the greatness that was their E3 Press Conference, even without Usher.

Lara Croft: Younger, Perkier, Rebooted

Posted by Jess Clarkson on May 3, 2012 in Jessica's Journal, News | 6 comments

This fall we get to see a fresh new spin on the Lara Croft franchise with the reintroduction of the beautiful and dangerous heroine. This reboot version will allow us to see Lara grow and hopefully fill her own large *ahem* shoes.