I’ve been struggling with writing this for the last few days. Every time I tried to sit down and write it, what would come out seemed like the ravings of a mad man. Now that I’ve had a chance to talk it out and have some debate about the topic, and as a result my…
For many of us, Metroid stood high among the titles that first ignited our passion for gaming. The adventures of the bounty hunter Samus Aran as she fought against space pirates and alien monstrosities will, for many of us, be etched permanently into our memory. To call the franchise iconic would be putting it lightly…
The “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Reboot starting airing last month on the CW Network. Thanks to the power of the internet I’ve been able to catch up on the new version of what is one of my favorite shows of all time. The original US version ran for an impressive 8 seasons, clocking in…
So you have a Galaxy S4 and even though you love it (because it is awesome) it seems to be having some issues. While the S4 is an impressive piece of technology, no tech is without its issues. These can include, but are not limited to: overheating, battery drainage, lagging, lack of memory, and connection…
The original Sphero came out in December of 2011. If you haven’t heard of it, then I don’t really blame you. It certainly comes off as one of things that only someone with extra income lying around would pick up. However, thanks to some new upgrades and applications, it is more tempting than ever to…
As promised, entrepreneur Elon Musk revealed his plans for Hyperloop last week. Described as the ‘Fifth Mode of Transporation’ (after trains, aircrafts, ships and cars), Hyperloop is the name the inventor his potentially revolutionary plan of (very) high speed travel. The Hyperloop Revealed The Hyperloop will be designed to get you from Los Angeles…
Zombies are everywhere. Well not literally, of course… you would either be battling the hordes of undead or eating brains (but definitely not reading this review). Zombies are in everything from books (Pride and Prejudice with Zombies) to movies (Warm Bodies, World War Z) to music (Rob Zombie). The Walking Dead (both the graphic novel…
Directed By: Neill Blomkamp Cast: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga, Diego Luna, Wagner Moura, William Fichtner Elysium – Review After the horror that was Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters, I went on a quest to find a movie that had memorable characters and electrifying action. I found it with Elysium. Elysium is…
Coheed and Cambria are a band that really stands out from the rest. Hard to define genre-wise (landing somewhere between Alt-Rock, Progressive, and shades of Pop), they have been releasing quality music on a consistent basis for over a decade now, all of which is impossibly high concept. The Armory Wars The New York-based four-piece…
So about a year ago, I was browsing this great website known as mfgg.net, which is home to a TON of Mario themed fan games as well as custom sprites and sound effects. One of the top rated games on the site was a little title known as “Psycho Waluigi” made by the same guy…
Nintendo’s got a lot to prove to me, along with the rest of the world, after the recent statistics showing just how much the Wii U is struggling. Luckily though, Gamescom 2013 is on its way, starting August 21st and Nintendo is promising a whole lot of quality First Party games to hopefully raise our…
In our first official podcast, our host Frederick Johnson II chats with his comrades in geekdom, Mr. Jay and Fleeke, about the latest in gaming and technology. Find out what’s coming up in the world of MMORPGs, why Nintendo is old, and what the hell “Love Machine” is, right here on HotKey: The Official Podcast…
Greetings anime lovers, and welcome to this weeks installment of “Why Haven’t You Seen It?” A weekly segment on Geek Insider where we bring you some of the best anime out there that can be accessed for free. This week we’ll be taking a dive into past to check out our first movie to be…
LG’s promotional event for its flagship phone G2 at Seoul, South Korea left 20 people injured. The people were injured trying to grab free certificates for the smartphone. 20 Left Injured and Hospitalized After G2 Phone Debacle The promotional event was held last Friday, where LG said 100 people would get to walk away with…
I was in the dentist’s waiting room, browsing my phone for something to distract from the guilt and shame my teeth were about to feel, when I remembered a conversation I had with a friend where we discussed the representations of race, gender, and sexuality in media. Seconds later, I was where any respectable university-graduate…