March 9th, 2017For some players, Mario was with them from the very first time they picked up a controller. For others, it was a small white ping pong ball. For still others, it was little, box-shaped, creepy, green guys. Whatever your entry into the world of gaming was, you might be surprised to know how far gaming has come since the first computer...
February 17th, 2017We’re rolling up our sleeves and getting hands on with this month’s Loot Crate theme: BUILD! To prepare you for some hands-on fun, we took to our social channels to review the Top Five Loot Crate Designs! That’s right, our little crates of geeky happiness often transform into something that’s more than meets the...
January 19th, 2017Do you run out of events to wear your cosplays to? Do you want to dress like your favorite character today, but can't cosplay at work or school? If so, casual cosplay is the way to go! Casual cosplay has various interpretations and rules depending on who you speak to, but basically, it's just dressing up like a pop-culture character...
January 18th, 2017A young girl must make the decision to stand up and do what is right, taking the first step in her origin story.
We decided to start the new year off with an aptly named theme -- Origins. This month's short follows the hero's journey of a young girl who rose above her childhood bully to become a hero for those who need it. It was a fun...
January 12th, 2017Chances are, you’ve heard someone say (or made the argument yourself) “Superman is too powerful.” You’ve also probably heard some jokes about him not understanding the fundamental concept of underwear, but we’re just going to focus on that first issue today. Superman’s powers have actually fluctuated wildly over the years....
January 11th, 2017It’s a big day for Nintendo fans tomorrow as the Nintendo Switch makes its debut with a live stream from Tokyo, starting at 8pm pacific time. To celebrate the launch of the Nintendo Switch and our ORIGINS, we are giving away Nintendo themed bundles of past Loot all day tomorrow on Twitter!
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January 11th, 2017Raphael’s Ruby Refresher
Enjoy this punch that’s a little sweet and a little tart (just like Raph) any time of year!
Ingredients
1 ½ quarts of Cranberry Juice, chilled
1 package (0.16 oz) Unsweetened Cherry Limeade Powdered Drink Mix
1 cup sugar
½ to 1 quart of Club Soda, chilled
Pour 1 ½ quarts of cold...
January 6th, 2017For our inaugural Friday Five list, we wanted to deliver a little DIY flavor to keep you active in the new year. So we scoured the inimitable Instructables.com for five do it yourself projects of various degrees of difficulty, featuring fan-created fandom projects that reflect this month's ORIGINS theme!
Superman In A...
January 5th, 2017There were few things that flooded the mainstream quite like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles did in the late 80s. It was an intense and pure attachment to something that I'm sure Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird had no idea would cling to children and adults alike.
Think about it: A story that takes place in modern-day New York about...
January 3rd, 2017In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, who inspired Steve Rogers to become Captain America? It wasn’t Bucky, Nick Fury or even Doctor Erskine. The person who actually gave Steve the confidence and push he needed was Peggy Carter. And she didn’t stop there. Peggy Carter actually influenced each major decision Steve made in all three...
