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Today the Crusaders bring you a 1-2 punch of awesome Chicago nerdery on the blog! Shelby interviewed Matt Wolff, a Chicago nerd supreme, about two projects that he's involved with. Chicago Game Lovers brings together gamers from all over the Chicagoland area to do what they love most. Geek Bar Chicago will be a nerdy oasis in the city for food, drinks, fellowship, and fun.

Check out the interview!
http://themustachedcrusader.blogspot.com/2013/05/c2e2-spotlight-chicago-game-loversgeek.html

C2E2 Spotlight: Chicago Game Lovers/Geek Bar | The Mustached Crusader

Another day, another interview from C2E2! Shelby got to chat with Mike Chuck from Chicago Loot Drop to hear all about the incredible work the charity does. Check out the post to learn more and listen to the interview:

http://themustachedcrusader.blogspot.com/2013/05/c2e2-spotlight-chicago-loot-drop.html

Thanks to everyone at Chicago Loot Drop for being great and taking care of kids who deserve it.

C2E2 Spotlight: Chicago Loot Drop | The Mustached Crusader

If you listened to our show this morning you may have heard us talk about wanting different perspectives in video games. One of our listeners, Laskey, shared this link where a father hacked the original Donkey Kong so his daughter can play as Paulina and save Mario! It is super adorable and awesome, so check it out!!

Father hacks Donkey Kong ROM for daughter to save Mario as Pauline Game developer and father Mike Mika hacked a 2010 Nintendo ROM of Donkey Kong to give his daughter the chance to save Mario instead of playing as him. Mika posted a video of the new "Pauline...

Hey Crusaders, Shelby here! Two big and fun things coming out about C2E2 this week...

First, we've got the full lineup for panels, screenings, and events for the weekend. http://www.c2e2.com/Whats-Happening/Panels-And-Screenings/ I'm most excited to see the panel on Fake Geek Girls (obviously) and to see my dear friends The Nerdologues perform.

Second, they've announced a separate room for tabletop gaming and the list of games they have is off the HOOK. http://www.c2e2.com/Whats-Happening/Events-A-H/Gaming-At-C2E2/Tabletop-Gaming/ Patrick and I have developed quite an affinity for tabletop gaming so you'll definitely see us there.

Which panels and events are you excited about? And which games are you going to try out?

Panels, Screenings, Events & Sessions - C2E2 - Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo - April 26-28, 201 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo hosts over 200 panels covering the breadth and depth of pop culture/entertainment and an expansive film and media festival in Chicago.

Yo, Crusaders! It's the mustachioed of the host's birthday today! Wish him a great one.