George R. R. Martin Talks About Killing Game of Thrones Characters

Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin was the guest of Conan O’Brien last night, and among other things they’ve talked about was the one thing the show is most famous for: characters unexpectedly dying off. Well, according to him the HBO showrunners are the bloodthirsty ones when it comes to killing a main…

You Can Visit the Sphinx in…China

Unlike the real Sphinx, which is made of stone and located in, uh, Egypt, this full scale reproduced is made steel and painted cement. It’s also located in northern China. China Daily reports that this was used for a film shoot. Visitors can even go inside and take a tour. I always think these kind…

Why Chinese Are Being Discriminated Against in Vietnam

Currently, China and Vietnam are not really getting along! Case in point: a territorial dispute that’s causing a handful of Vietnamese establishments to refuse Chinese customers. The issue is that China recently put up an oil rig in sea waters both Vietnam and China are claiming as their own. As the BBC reports, the U.S.…

Warhammer 40,000: Chess is Warhammer 40k. Chess. OK.

EA’s Walk Of Fame Is Also A Wall Of Infamy

Artist Christopher Lee did this enormous mural that adorns the walls at EA’s global HQ. Each panel belongs to a game or series that EA either makes or owns. It’s a fantastic piece! Though while surely intended to showcase the company’s strengths and hit series (FIFA, The Sims, etc), the fact it also pays tribute…

$11,000 Will Make A Great Game Better

Remember Kingdom? It was a revelation, a free side-scrolling strategy game that only let you control a single unit. It was a little basic, but then, that was part of the appeal, so it’ll be interesting to see what happens when it evolves into something a little grander. Dutch indie Thomas van den Berg has…

Master cosplay photographer Eric “BigWhiteBazooka” Ng is writing a book about his work and experiences. You can back it here

Let Bartlet Be Bartlet: If you’re a fan of the TV series The West Wing, you owe it to yourself to read this new Hollywood Reporter feature. It’s got a ton of great stories from pretty much every person who helped make the show.