Gaming fans Monday had a little trouble concentrating on their work, and it’s not all due to the exhausting hours they dedicated to their favorite form of virtual reality of the weekend. E3 kicked off in a big way with Microsoft, followed by EA, Ubisoft, and Sony. SIMS Are Coming For the Sims obsessed, Executive Producer of…
On June 2nd, Apple announced it would be updating it’s iMessage feature to allow users to send self-destructing videos, pictures, and audio messages, a clear attempt to share the limelight media-sharing app Snapchat has continued to bask in. Does this bode bad news for Snapchat? Maybe. But for those with concerns about how much and what…
Finally, the Star Citizen Dogfighting Module (aka Arena Commander) is here! Especially now that Elite: Dangerous is out there exceeding expectations and shaking it up in their premium beta, was the progress Chris Roberts and Cloud Imperium Games made on the project worth the wait? Has all that hype been delivered on? I’ll answer those questions, but…
Ever wanted to be a cyber bounty hunter? Looking to break into the world of online justice? Here’s your chance. Right now, online entrepreneur Kim Dotcom is offering five million dollars to anyone to be a “whistleblower” in regards to his current legal situation. His site, Megaupload, a file-sharing platform, was shut down in 2012…
What Do We Lose and What Do We Gain? With the release of the Playstation 4 and the Xbox One, we move from one generation of gaming to another. But how is that transition between the two going? At the moment, at least from the perspective of a Sony Gamer, its a little shaky but…
It’s only been three months and the AAA FPS Titanfall released, but today the PC Download price tag dropped at EA Origin. EA’s “Player Appreciation” Summer PC Gaming sale brought a ton of other discounts today. Dozens of titles are up to 70% off including Mass Effect 3 for $5.99, Battlefield 4 for $24.99, and…
Resurgence in Harry Potter? Well so much has been done with The Harry Potter series, which has dominated the childhoods of children from multiple nations (myself included). We’ve had the books, the audiobooks, the movies and even a trilogy of musical plays parodying the series! It seems like there is no where else to go,…
Hey, not all geeks sit around and play Xbox 24/7. No, it’s not the worst way to spend your time but for those wanting to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle, don’t feel intimidated by those muscle heads at the gym. Check out these websites that specifically cater to the gaming community—sweet! Obesity Continues…
Anyone who discovers their love for a series of novels, movies, or a television show is a very fortunate nerd indeed. There is, however, something very exciting about the maddening anticipation about waiting for new content from franchises such as Game of Thrones. It’s hard enough to wait for the episodes to come out every…
As of June, NBC‘s Hannibal series has finished it’s second season and with quite a shocking finale. This chilling and fascinating show stars Hugh Dancy and Mads Mikkelson as Will Graham (a consultant for the FBI) and the infamous titular cannibal, Hannibal Lecter, as the main protagonist and antagonist. If you haven’t heard about this…
In light of the premiere of The Fault in our Stars, the movie adaptation of John Green’s YA novel, and the inevitable outcry of fans proclaiming, “The book was better!”, I have a confession to make. If any of my friends or family reading this go into cardiac arrest as a result of this unexpected revelation, I…
Who Runs The World? GIRLS! Anything boys can do, girls can too. Don’t believe me? Well, say hello to a new addition to the LEGO family: an all-girl LEGO science set. No, these figurines will not be in the kitchen or decked out in pink (sorry!). The set features a paleontologist with a dinosaur skeleton,…
Let’s face it, the superhero movie multiverse is expanding. Each new success opens up more possibilities for studios to extract our favorite heroes for the silver screen. And each year we are force fed an array of new characters portrayed by new or old faces in Hollywood that don’t live up to fan and critic…
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) is an Australian federal government agency founded in 1926. They operate a solar thermal test plant in Newcastle, Australia which recently made a major breakthrough incomparable to any in the history of solar thermal energy. What Did CSIRO Do? They broke the sound barrier. At least, that’s what their…
Looking for just the right Father’s Day gift for your geeky dad? Fear no more, we’re here with a few geeky gift ideas dad will love. 1. Pebble Smartwatch ($249) With the Pebble smartwatch, dad can sync his favorite fitness apps, reminders, and control his music through a bluetooth connection without even touching his phone….