Category Archives: News
OK Kids, Let’s Talk Xbox One.
As we all probably have been guessing for a while, the traditional game console as we know it is over, and the war for your whole living room gets real.
ATTENTION PLEASE. MATT SMITH IS NOW BALD.
Matt Smith shaved his head for a movie role. Do I care? The verdict is out. Probably.
Goodbye Mr. Harryhausen: 1920-2013
The visual effects pioneer passes away at 92.
The World’s Biggest Game of PONG hits the Philadelphia Skyline
How do you kick off Philly Tech Week 2013? How about a record-setting game of pong on a 29 story building for all the city to see?
We May All Be Computer Criminals Soon: The CFAA and the Power to Destroy
After the death of technologist Aaron Swartz, “reforms” to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act aim to make it even worse.
Microsoft Creative Director Doesn’t Deny Always-On Rumors, Tells us to #dealwithit.
Microsoft Studios’ Creative Director Adam Orth slung some arrogant and naive hash over always-on rumors for the next Xbox. Microsoft needs to start giving us answers, and not treat us like morons.
nVidia at PAX East: Project SHIELD Hands-On
My thoughts and experiences on nVidia’s Project Shield mobile gaming device with a hands-on at PAX East 2013
IHOG @ The Movies; ARGO
I just got around to watching Argo. Although terribly inaccurate Argo is a tense, oh-my-god-I-feel-nervous thriller. Ben Affleck is well on his way to becoming a great director (so far). He is similar to Clint Eastwood, although Eastwood is a good actor and a good director, Affleck is a meh actor and a great director. I suppose it all balances out.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Announced for PAX East
Square Enix announces a Wii U enhanced director’s cut of Deus Ex for PAX East
“King of the Nerds” SHOULD NOT BE DETERMINED BY A POPULARITY VOTE
Please excuse me for a moment while I rant about why TBS’ “King of the Nerds” did everything wrong and how I would do it differently.
EA’s Bad Week – the SimCity Saga Thus Far
EA’s had a… well let’s call it a less than stellar week concerning their launch of SimCity. Here’s a recap of the SimStory so far – refund policies, viral chat scandals, ban threats, and Amazon’s entry into the fray.
Interview with artist/illustrator and Geekie Award designer Jorge Baeza
A look at the man behind the design of what may soon be the Oscar of geekdom.
“Six Strikes,” Piracy, and Your Internet
Internet providers started rolling out their “six strikes” policy for customers, aiming to curb piracy over peer-to-peer traffic. Some details on what that means for you.
Microsoft Messes with More Licensing with Office 2013 and 365
Microsoft pulls a fast one on Office users, locking one retail license to one PC and forcing users towards Office 365. Could be a blessing for some, but a nightmare for others.
Games Workshop Brings the Trademark Warhammer Against Sci-Fi Book
Games Workshop gets an Indie Sci-Fi author’s book pulled from Amazon with a DMCA takedown request – corporate bullying in the form of a trademark troll
Always-On Rumors True? Xbox May Follow Suit in Blocking Used Games
Rumors of always-on DRM and blocking used games on Microsoft’s next Xbox console just got some weight thrown behind them.
Sony’s Feburuary 20th Announcement – I’m calling PS4.
Is Sony’s teaser really a teaser? he PS4′s probably reveal on February 20th.
Tech, Law, and the DMCA (Part I of II) – Unlocking Your Phone is Now Illegal
With the DMCA in hand, the Librarian of Congress decrees that unlocking your cell phone is now against the law (jailbreaking is still ok though).
The Anonymous Hacking Group Hacks Justice Department Death Over the Aaron Swartz Scandal
The well known hacking group Anonymous has hacked the ussc.gov website that handles federal sentencing guidelines and is letting all hell loose. Threatening to release secret government information a response is eagerly awaited.
Atari Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Atari’s US entities file for chapter 11 bankruptcy to pay off what they owe and separate from their French owners
Amazing Spider-man 2: Cast Update
Good news for all you Spidey fans out there! Marc Webb, the director of last years hit Amazing Spider-Man, and the upcoming untitled sequel, has announced they’ve cast Harry Osborne […]
If “Glee” Wasn’t Evil Before, Now They’re (Probably) Ripping off JoCo
Glee has (allegedly) ripped off Geek-Rocker Jonathan Coulton’s cover of “Baby Got Back”. It’s not bueno.
Bryan Q. Miller & Marcio Takara Blast Off With EARTHWARD
Stephanie Brown’s Batgirl Vol. 3 writer Bryan Q. Miller and blog favorite artist Marcio Takara launch drive for EARTHWARD: Will you be helping them with a successful lift off?
Sony’s VP of Awesome Settles Lawsuit over Bridgestone and Mario Kart
Sony finds their VP of Awesome Wii-handed, sue for breach of contract and settle.
