The Eclipse Could Damage Your Smartphone?!?
So we here at BGN are waving the nerd flag. After 38 years, on August 21st at 1:16 pm EDT, Lincoln Beach, Oregon will be the first in the United States able to see the total eclipse of the sun. The total eclipse will last about an hour and a half with the...
The Evolution of Sport in the Electronic Age
Competitive sports are always evolving with the times and in the electronic age it is no surprise that we are moving from competing on the field to competing on a screen. Since the earliest video games, people have been competing for high scores or to beat an opponent. This competition ranges from the first...
Lexus LC 500 Showcased in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther
On the brink of the opening of Comic-Con International: San Diego, Lexus and Marvel have announced a collaboration to pair the first-ever 2018 Lexus LC with Marvel’s dynamic Black Panther character in the highly anticipated film, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, slated to hit theaters on Feb. 16, 2018.
Directed by Ryan Coogler, and starring Chadwick...
We’ve Discovered The Easiest Way To Meet Black Girl Nerds
We wait all year for events like Comic Con that bring together glorious, witty Black Girl Nerds. There is nothing better than meeting fellow nerds over a happy hour or a four-hour line for an interesting panel. But what if it was easier to meet cool, smart ladies between events?
Hey, nerds – we...
A New Overwatch character Has Arrived…Doomfist
Written by: Junae Benne
A new Overwatch character has arrived, Doomfist. He is a villain or at least the bad guy who was put in jail by Overwatch member Winston. We learn a bit more about Doomfists history through his trailer and hearing Jeff Kaplan, a developer for Overwatch, tell us a bit more about him.
Doomfist enters the Overwatch lineup as the newest...
E3 Round Up: Melanin Edition
By Shawn Reynolds
This year's E3 might not have been as memorable as others, but for a particular group, this year's conference was record-breaking. Microsoft, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Sony, and Nintendo all featured games with a character of color.
Crackdown 3's reveal trailer opened up with Terry Crews hyping up the audience about the new sci-fi action...
Janina Gavankar and Jesse Williams Add A Splash of Color To E3 This Year
Written by: Whitney Walters
I cannot express how revitalizing E3 was this year! With impressive presentations, anticipated and unexpected game reveals, I feel my list of expectations was fully covered. However, what set apart E3 this year were a few unexpected moments that occurred throughout the conference, these two in particular. The first of the...
How The Mobile Platform Has Revolutionized Gaming
The internet has spent a great deal of time expanding into almost every aspect of our modern lives and quite frankly it’s difficult to imagine life without it.
Whether it’s the opportunity to search and shop online, communicate with family and friends instantly, email, social media, or the ability to create your very own...
E3 Hopes and Dreams
E3 2017 starts today, and anticipation is high as we wait for the biggest announcements for our favorite video game franchises.
BGN Con Report: Combo Breaker 2017
By Junae Benne
Combo Breaker is the biggest Midwest fighting game tournament. It happens every Memorial Day weekend. Combo Breaker stepped onto the scene when Adam Heart retired Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament in 2014. Rick Thiher partnered with Gaming Generations and developed Combo Breaker. This event is among the highest viewed fighting game tournaments on...
