History is full of genius inventors. We got the wheel, sliced bread, computers, and Snuggies. Then we get inventors who seem to have completely lost touch with reality and what the word “practical” means. These well-meaning inventors wanted to make life easier when it came to certain tasks that they thought could be better. Of…
There’s no better feeling than paying off your house loan, catching that rare fish, and kicking off a successful fashion line… even if it is only in a game. This game, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, is massive and brilliant filled with tons of things to do and start. However, if you don’t know where to start…
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’re still searching for the perfect gift (or second gift, or third, or fourth…) for your sweetheart, then look no further! Here at Geek Insider, we have the geekiest gift guide this side of the galaxy. Whether you’ve been on one date or one hundred, there is a…
Geek Insider sent its best and most Canadian investigative reporter out to search out the secret Bill had wanted so desperately to share. First, our reporter found Bill’s apartment. The door had been broken down, the place searched thoroughly. She hadn’t been the first one there. The phone was ringing off the hook, she answered…
Geek Insider has frequently looked at some of the most interesting and coolest projects launched on Kickstarter, as well as how the Kickstarter site itself is a great way for people to achieve their dreams. However, it is also the place where people can achieve their most ridiculous aspirations as well. Now it’s time to…
So have you seen all the Oscar nominees yet? Well if you haven’t, you still have time. But the box office machine keeps rolling in February with a whole new slate of movies. We have stars like Channing Tatum and Will Smith. We have large-scale sci fi and fantasy titles. We even have movies that…
It’s not quite as ancient as Pong, but Nintendo 64 is the hallmark of old-school gaming. Its release, its graphics, and game play wowed both young and old audiences. Many of us can remember long hours training our thumb coordination, all in a desperate effort to best your siblings in Super Smash Brothers. While we…
Having a smart phone is pretty cool and useful. You have access to the internet all the time, widgets tell you the weather and daily stock rates, and your screen can move and light up. But all these fun, funky features can also wreak absolute havoc on your battery life, leaving you to race home…
Many of you (including myself) are gamers on a budget. Unfortunately for us, many of the best games offered require additional fees to play. Many charge a subscription fee, contain microtransactions, or both. Gaming enthusiasts desire a great experience and are willing to pay a little extra to do so…to an extent. This article hopes…
Horror games are fun, suspenseful, and sometimes super beautiful. Last year, the market was saturated with zombie horror survivals and I am happy to say that, next year, many of the games will not be focussed on the big ‘z’ elephant in the room. While fun, fending off flesh-craving undead gets a little old after…
Does the big game seem deflated to you? Don’t want to be the 12th man this Sunday? Go ahead, don’t watch the Superbowl. Thanks to DISH, you won’t miss out on the best part of Superbowl Sunday: The ads. DISH has announced that their AutoHop feature will be reversible specifically for this Sunday’s match up…
The world of video games are filled with lovable characters that have brightened our childhoods or just helped us pass the time with exciting adventures. What inspires characters like Sonic, Boo the ghost, and Kratos? How do these character designers decide how these characters act and what traits they should have? Apparently by basing these…
With every summer full of superheroes it’s common now in this day to see our favorite costumed vigilantes at work. What used to be a fan’s dream is now a studios’ race to produce more of our nostalgic childhood. Now as more famous names attach themselves to each super powered blockbuster it’s kind of disappointing…
Let’s dive into your…Destiny! Wait, don’t go! I’ll stop with the puns, I swear. The Story The game is set in a period after a “Golden Age” where humans had once lived all over the galaxy. Something happened though and now the only survivors left live on Earth, protected by a great celestial orb called…
Video games are awesome. They can take you to other worlds filled with adventure, thrills, chills, and romance or, you know, into the deep, dark depths of someone’s twisted idea of what fun is. This article is definitely about the latter so watch out, dear readers, this contains graphic content that some might find highly…