Geek Ink Thinks: My thoughts on Fancon 2016 Cape Town

I’m trying out an not-so-old format again. Let me know what you think here on my blog, on Youtube, or on Facebook.

Geek Out! FanCon is one week away!

Cape Town gets its first official comic book convention! All aboard the hype train!

Geek Out! EGE Electronics and Gaming Expo Cape Town

This weekend we finally got to experience Cape Town’s first gaming and technology expo, courtesy of Impact Exhibitions. While it was definitely a bit lacking in certain areas, it was a good start to what will most likely be Cape Town’s answer to Rage.

Geek Out! Free Comic Book Day 2015 at Readers Den Cape Town (Updated with more photos and videos)

I started attending Free Comic Book Day at Readers Den in 2008 and even though the queues keep on getting longer and longer, the event just keeps on getting better and better.

Readers Den gearing up for Free Comic Book Day 2015!

When one of my best friends, Banzai Bob, told me he was getting married the weekend of Free Comic Book Day, my heart skipped a beat. I almost thought he’d made the mistake of scheduling his wedding during the one major event we both look forward to every year. He reassured me shortly after that he since it was a long weekend, he was actually getting married on the Thursday before the event. I thought to myself, “Thank goodness!” I really didn’t know how I was going to carry all the comics I’d have to buy for both of us.

Cool Stuff: Readers Den Black Friday sale starts tonight at midnight!

15 percent might not seem like a lot, but when a book costs R350, you’re saving R50. That puts it almost at the exact dollar price at the moment, which is a pretty damn good deal.

Cool Stuff: It’s raining sales! Hallelujah!

Heavens have mercy! My wallet will not survive this!

First the Steam sale (should be starting tonight). Then the Origin sale (started earlier today to beat Steam to the punch). And to make things worse for my wallet, but better for me, Readers Den is having a Black Friday sale! At the moment all I know is that sale items will only be available through their online store. More details should be out tomorrow.

 

Geek Out! Free Comic Book Day 2014 @ Readers Den: A geek-stravaganza!

The FCBD event hosted by Readers Den is one of the few major events I have on my calendar, and this year did not disappoint.

Geek Out! Less than 24 hours to FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

!!! (Words cannot describe my excitement).

More details at the Readers Den website!

Geek Out! One week to go until Free Comic Book Day 2014!

The biggest event in Cape Town will undoubtedly be at Stadium on Main and will be hosted by Readers Den. Make sure you’re there coz it’s going to be awesome! Details here.