EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson

Frogpants Studios is very pleased to announce the addition of a brand new podcast, aimed at the exploding Starcraft 2 audience. “The Creep“ is a weekly show that will focus on the mod community, the best new map releases, unit strategies, and audience participation. Hosted by Scott Johnson (Frogpants Studios) and Brian Hough (The Raid Warning), two guys with a special kind of passion for Starcraft, as well as gaming and podcasting in general.

“The initial idea and concept for The Creep came from Brian, and I knew we could have some real fun with a show like this right off the bat. I fully expect it to become a regular listen for Starcraft aficionados everywhere. I think our passion for the game will come out each and every week.”, says Scott Johnson.

The show launches it’s first episode THIS Friday morning! That’s September the 10th, 2010, so point your browsers to the official Creep Podcast site, or subscribe now via iTunes, or the show RSS feed to be the first to get the show the minute it hits the web.

Brian and Scott would LOVE some early email questions and submissions for their first episode, which you can send to thecreeppodcast@gmail.com.

- The Creep website
- On iTunes
- RSS

Created by Amy Pineault, by hand, this one of a kind Obey Henry Plushy is now up on eBay. All proceeds from the final auction price will go to help the Women’s Homeless Shelter in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Some of you might remember an auction held last year that benefited the same organization. The nice thing about this piece is Amy has signed it as well! It’s incredibly well made, and really nails the feel of Gerp’s favorite pet in WoW. Head on over and bid today!

Next time I go to a Dodger/Giants game in LA with my Giants gear, I’m taking this guy. Made my day.

He even looks like he might not yet be able to control metal yet either. A very YOUNG Ian McKellen. Very cool. Original link.

You should. Tom and I are having fun with these. Not comic strips in the normal sense, with jokes and stuff…more just random thoughts, illustrated for your pleasure!

Many of you know Steve’s work if you have read any of the Bone books in the last few years. He is the award winning colorist of Bone, and works with Jeff Smith on all sorts of projects. He’s also got a few projects of his own, and one of my favorites is his Fish ‘N Chips series. If you ever thought adventure needed more dudes with fish bowls for heads, then you have come to the right place. They stuff is really delightful, and a blast to read, and his art is some of the best you see in this kind of independent book.

It will be in comic book stores this October, and you can use the comic book code AUG100915F to let your local shop know you want a copy. Even better, I had the privelidge of providing a pinup image in the book as well, with my own take on the characters. Lots of other artists did as well, so it really is a must have.

More info here. Huge grats to Steve! Knock em dead, my friend!