We love Mario; he’s just awesome. A lot of people claim to know all about the little plumber, throwing random facts around to prove it. But how well do you really know Mario? He has had an extreme number of occupations over his lifetime, some of them more interesting than others. It’s almost funny when…
The smartphone gaming world is evolving everyday and becoming more dynamic. What started with simple swipe and tap games has evolved to have a of variety driving games, shooters and RPGs. Because of this change, many companies have started to make controllers that attach directly to smartphones to enhance the gaming experience. Many resemble Playstation…
Ah, Cards Against Humanity– the card game perfect for entertainment at parties and showing off what a depraved, insensitive cretin you truly are. Described as “Apples to Apples for horrible people” and marketed as “as despicable and awkward as you and your friends,” (not to mention chock full of pop and geek culture references,) it’s…
Remember that episode on The Big Bang Theory where Penny joined Sheldon and Leonard in watching an anime? It was on season three and the pair of lovebirds recently started dating. You’re either happily nodding your head or showing your frustration by giving me a blank stare. To play fair, I’m going to give the…
It’s already been a good year for followers of the burgeoning VR industry, and we’re not yet a month into it. Those who got a taste of the latest Oculus Rift prototype at CES 2014 heaped praise upon it, then a Valve-built headset at Steam Dev Days inspired rapturous reviews. While we now know that…
Its a bit funny but we’re now at a point where whenever PlayStation 4 machines are in stock, they’ll make the news wave simply because the 8th Gen console from Sony is THAT hard to find (even though we’re well past Christmas). We’re not joking, just two days ago GameStop sends out a press-release, letting…
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In the opening act of my time at Penn State’s main campus, I was having a miserable time trying to make the most of my college experience. I had convinced myself that social awkwardness was a disease on par with Old Testament leprosy and therefore opted out of interpersonally fraternizing at our country’s premier party…
Collecting prop replicas can be a fun hobby for theater and film enthusiasts who want something to show off to their friends. Unfortunately this can get quite expensive. Depending on size and how rare it is, you could be spending anywhere from $50 to $200 on a single item. So why not dive into a…
Cats. The internet loves them but your shelf and table space, not so much. They walk across your keyboard, sit on books and boxes that you need to pick up, and knock over everything not nailed to your desk– occasionally including the actual desk. Everybody Wants to be a Cat Now, you too can…
Yes, it’s that chick from The Wonder Years. Danica McKellar, best known for her leading role as Gwendolyn “Winnie” Cooper on the American television comedy-drama that broadcasted for six seasons on ABC, is the currently the host on Nerdist’s new channel show, Math Bites. When I first heard the news, it brought back many awkward memories. At…
Digital filming has been the method of choice for major pictures for some time now, barring instances of auteur producers or directors throwing their weight around, yet only now has the first movie studio allowed the 35mm of yesteryear to slip into a much deserved retirement. Having announced that Anchorman 2 (I haven’t seen it…
We’ve seen it throughout popular culture: The hero stares down the enemy who is sitting at the very same table. In between them is a high-powered revolver, with only one chamber loaded. The hero’s only option is a game of chance. With no hesitation he picks the gun up and points it to his temple….
If you’re anything like me, you often find yourself seated in front of your television, craving a tasty snack following a long day of phone calls and paperwork. Watching most anything on your screen of choice when famished can lead to a desire for even the strangest of cuisines; spend an hour with Bizarre Foods…
Another gift-giving holiday approaches! For the geeks out there, finding that perfect present can be a torturous endeavor, often ending in failure. I find loads of awesome things I know my friends would love, but they are just way too pricey for my shallow pockets. In my searches, I have stumbled across a good collection…