Stan Sakai created the rabbit ronin Usagi Yojimbo nearly 30 years ago. Usagi may seem familiar to hardcore fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for his guest appearances there. This weekend, as part of a special event and samurai exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Sensei Sakai and game developer Mike Levine of HappyGiant are slated to talk about the first Usagi video game in over 25 years, Usagi Yogimbo: Way of The Ronin (iOS / Android). We spoke with Mike about what to expect about from the game, developing a special boss battle level of the game for MFA visitors to unlock, the MFA’s Samurai Saturdays talk with Stan Sakai, and about working with a master of the comic book form by way of bringing this fun side-scrolling sword and slashing game to market.
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EARTH PRIME TIME: USAGI YOJIMBO: WAY OF THE RONIN GAME & LECTURE AT MFA
EARTH PRIME TIME: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2013 PREVIEW
Whoa what a couple o’ weeks, amiright? Did you know that nearly every comic book company worth a gosh darn gives out free comic books on the first Saturday in May? That’s right, I think we can all use a little outing this Saturday. Here are some of our most anticipated free comics to pick up at your LCS (Local Comic Shop) this weekend. Don’t be greedy, take only one! We previewed the free books last year…and we’re still into comics. Who knew?
GEEK CHIC: COMIC BOOKS FOR BOSTON
Through the power of social media, we’ve so far gathered about 25 boxes of comics and books, of which I’m guessing will amount to at least 1,500 to 2,000 issues—with more shuttling in by the day. Continue reading
COMICON POSTPONED, ARTISTS SIGNING AT COMICAZI
According to Convention Scene (and of course, our very own Clay) the now-postponed Boston Comic Con will live on with a many of the convention artists signing at Davis Square’s Comicazi. They’ll be there till 4 p.m., so assemble your ass over there.
Additionally, Comicopia will be having an Adventure Time signing tomorrow, and the League Podcast’s ComicCon throwdown tonight is on standby … it might be moved from McGreevy’s to the Middle East. Follow @leaguepodcast for updates!
Boston Strong. Super-Strong.
EARTH PRIME TIME: COMIC CON ASSEMBLES TO BRING HOPE AND SUPER-HEROISM TO BOSTON
Can we bring some hope, some superheroes to the Back Bay this weekend, please? Obviously the true heroes, the first responders, runners, Back Bay workers, reporters and real actual people are more important to have in your thoughts this weekend. We’re fighting back the tears as we write to tell you to make it to Boston Comic Con this weekend to celebrate togetherness, hope and fictional heroes that give so many hope in even the darkest days. If you think it is a silly endeavor, that’s fine too. In fact, most adults enthusiastic about the convention’s announcement on Tuesday recognize the convention as a place to cosplay and embrace a passionate hobby, and to take a well deserved break from watching the news. As for the kids, please let them enjoy this day dressed up like The Flash or Wonder Woman and think that heroes are real. Because they are. I met a few on Monday. Continue reading
GEEK CHIC: DON’T BE A CON CREEP! 5 TIPS FROM NERDIQUETTE 101
The Boston Comic Con is rapidly approaching, and we want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible. I spoke to Nerdiquette 101, a group of women who school convention-goers how to properly interact with these brave costumed souls. Here, five tips from the experts on how to avoid being that guy.
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GEEK CHIC: CATSUITS, CATCALLS, AND CREEPS
“But it’s also an extension of the way society as a whole views and treats women. We are still, in the 21st century, trying to get people to understand that ‘look at how she’s dressed’ isn’t an excuse for sexual harassment.” Continue reading
EARTH PRIME TIME: BOSTON COMIC-CON 2013 GUESTS ANNOUNCED
What better way to start off the year then to get excited about April’s Boston Comic Con? The lineup of guests was announced as we were struggling to get our shopping lists completed. Here’s who we are excited to see this year at one of the largest growing shows of the year. Plus, we get to party with the LeaguePodcast on Saturday, April 20 at an undisclosed but familiar location known for beers, costumes, and loud yelling. Continue reading
LITSCENE: BOSTON COMIC CON AND THE MASSACHUSETTS POETRY FESTIVAL
My friend and I lost our Comic Con virginity this weekend, and then I met Steve Almond and Frank Bidart at the Massachusetts Poetry Festival. This year keeps getting better and better.
BEAN COUNTER: VOLUME 14, ISSUE 17
Final approval has been granted to a proposed statue of Edgar Allen Poe, finally granting the native Bostonian some hometown recognition while at the same time making Baltimore look like proper a–holes. Nice football team, chumps. Continue reading
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