The new online casual mathematics puzzle that’s sweeping the nation is 2048, a game that appeals to the kindergartener in all of us by showing how 2+2=4. The game was developed by Gabriele Cirulli, an Italian web designer who specializes in making simplistic but intuitive graphical user interfaces. It has become an internet sensation because…
To all of you birdwatchers out there: How annoying is it when you finally catch a glimpse of a colorful bird and, as soon as you lock your camera in to take a photo, the little bugger flies away? Bird Photo Booth This clever bird feeder doubles as a waterproof housing for either your iPhone…
A quarter of a century ago, on the 21st of April in 1989, Nintendo released its first portable console, the Game Boy. Nothing makes twenty-somethings more nostalgic than their brightly colored gaming devices, which fit into pockets better than many modern smartphones. Though the invention of the hand-held gaming console can be attributed not to…
The May 20th release of Wolfenstein: The New Order will be the 9th installment of the Wolfenstein series. The game will be released on Next Gen and Previous Gen consoles alike as well as the old PC. Just last week, Steam put the pre-order up for sale at $59.99 – however today the UK based retailer…
Recently, at least in Geek Land, Dragons have been everywhere. Whether you’ve been immersed in Elder Scrolls Online or busy watching the Mother of Dragons take over everything in her path, Dragon’s have likely been a part of your Geeky life, too. So, what better Loot Crate theme for the month of April than Dragon?…
Are you looking for a new hobby that will expand your creativity and bring you back to your childhood? What’s the first thing that comes to mind? That’s, right. LEGOS. There’s really no end to what you can create with a diverse collection of the plastic bricks. Since they came into your life at a…
Well, yesterday was Easter: a time to celebrate Jesus and also find some eggs or something. If this were a religious website, I’d write some stuff about the holiday in detail, but since it’s not, let’s discuss Easter’s most important geeky contribution: the Easter Egg. Easter eggs in video games have been around since…
There’s absolutely one thing a nerd cannot resist: math. Derivatives, y-intercepts and horizontal asymptotes are, just to name a few, characteristics of the beloved subject that some may find dreadful, tedious, and even more difficult than life itself. Although, is it possible to compare mathematics side by side with something that is, seemingly, on the…
In this age of instant gratification and rampant consumerism, it is we, the geeks, who suffer most. Because we are so hopelessly obsessed with our media, we are hit hardest by having to wait for new stuff to come out. Who among us has not spent time agonizing over when the Batman/Superman movie is coming…
I knew there was a problem when my computer had been frozen on the startup screen for five minutes. Five hours, a consultation with a friend who does managed IT services in Atlanta, and ten reboots later, I knew it was a life-threatening one. For my computer, sure, but most of all for me. What…
There are many reasons that you would want to start baking your own bread at home. Maybe you are just a cooking and baking fanatic and want to create your own unique brand. Perhaps you live in a household that goes through a loaf in less than a week and are sick of going to…
A laser pointer is always a nice gadget to have with you at all times. They come in handy for presentations and pointing out distant objects at night, not to mention the countless hours of entertainment that arise from watching your cat desperately chase the tiny dot around the house. However, like many great things…
Goat Simulator is more of an interactive joke than a game. It takes place in a tiny rural world that serves as your sandbox, you the player are given control over a deceptively adorable goat that is capable of creating delightful havoc with each and every clop of its hooves. Developer Coffee Stain Studios has…
Bluetooth speakers are always great for a carefree and comfortable listening experience. They eliminate the need for audio cables and allow you to control your music from anywhere in the house. The headphones have their purpose in our lives as well as they are great for when you want to listen to music while walking,…
Been waiting on hand and foot for the inevitable price drop on Battlefield 4 or SimCity? Well, it happened in this weeks “Gigabytes of Deals Sale” at EA Origin. This is essentially their Spring PC Gaming sale, and quite timely as gamers still have full wallets prior to the big Steam Spring sale expected sometime…