“A master key to the internet” might sound at first like a trite plot device from a 2000s B-movie, or like something an out-of-touch congressman might reference at a net neutrality hearing. But the ICANN (Internet Corporation for Associated Names and Numbers) actually does have a key to the Internet. Or rather, it has twenty-one…
It’s hard to believe that the pilot episode of Gilmore Girls was over 13 years ago. Created by the wonderfully talented Amy Sherman-Palladino, Gilmore Girls tells the tale of Lorelai Gilmore, a single mother and her daughter, Rory living in a fictional town filled with colorful characters. There’s the bumbling Sookie St. James, rock-n-roll junkie…
The MMO is set to launch worldwide on June 3, with pre-orders for the game starting March 9 for 34.99. WildStar is a science fiction multiplayer online RPG that takes place on a planet called Nexus where players will be able to choose between six classes and eight races to create a character that they…
Shortly after Namco Bandai Games announced ‘One Piece’ would be released across Europe and Australia, they followed with news that it would also be released in North and South America. It will be released for PS3 and Nintendo 3DS as physical games and Nintendo Wii U and PlayStation Vita only digitally. ‘One Piece’ players will…
The side scrolling shoot em’ up/run n’ gun game, Mercenary Kings, is for release on April 1 in North America and April 2 in Europe. The game was developed and published by Tribute Games, the same team that is behind Scott Pilgrim vs. The world: The Game. In this game players fight enemies and rescue…
Although grand, traditional wedding ceremonies are still commonplace, retro and personalized celebrations have become more and more popular. Just browse Pinterest or Tumblr with marital keywords, and you’ll find hundreds of mustache masks and geeky themed desserts and decorations. Each bride and groom is different, and they’re free to make whatever choices they want for…
The GoPro camera has proven to be an innovative little device, catching action from a point of view never seen before. Almost every extreme sport out there uses the camera to give a first person point of view of the athletes. They have even been strapped to wild animals like bears and eagles. Garmin has…
We computer-dwelling folk often weigh convenience over value when it comes to our beloved electronics. Parents groan when their kids point out (again) that the family PC can barely handle five year old games, and underemployed youth cringe at the price tag of gaming desktops that costs more than several months of rent. Many don’t…
A pricing mistake, or a huge split between the PC physical and Digital copy price tag showed up today for the Batman: Arkham Knight preorder. While GameStop and others are charging $59.99 for a PC physical copy, the UK based digital retailer Green Man Gaming has a digital copy (Steam Key only) priced at $49.99….
If there’s anything I like about music competition shows, it’s the first round auditions. I’m always astounded by the fresh-faced talents we have in this world. Yes, even when they’re middle-aged and far from a spring chicken. It goes to show that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. I stop watching them during…
If you’re reading this you’ve probably at least heard of the San Diego Comic Con. This comic convention is by far the most popular as you can actually follow the excitement live on TV as well on the interwebs. With all the biggest celebrities of the year in all realms of entertainment, as well as…
I’m a firm believer that, if done well, TV can be art. An episode can be like hundreds of brilliant paintings all moving and blending together into one masterpiece. The plot, characters, and dialog are like the skeleton and muscles of the episode, but it will never be complete or beautiful without the skin: cinematography….
Where there are release dates, there are classifications and with Watch Dog’s release date getting closer, those who may have pre-ordered what they thought was an MA 15+ game in Australia, may now find themselves getting an R18+ rated game. Rated MA15+….No, Wait, Better Make it R18+ When Ubisoft put the Watch Dogs game up…
One of the greatest perks to owning a scanner is being able to have digital copies of all of your documents. It’s never a bad idea to have backups of your payment receipts, signed contracts, paychecks and insurance files. They also work great for digitizing old photos so you will never lose them. However, one…
Every fifth-grade science student learns about the rings on a tree, and how they visually demonstrate the tree’s annual growth. While this knowledge might be the height of most people’s interest in dendrochronology, the science of dating trees by their rings, Austrian artist Bartholomäus Traubeck offers a striking new way to interpret growth rings: through…