There’s a lot of discussion, particularly among those of us who spend our days thinking about games, about what really constitutes an indie game. So when my Geek co-writer Mohseen Lala asked me what makes an indie game, I couldn’t just give a short answer. No publisher This is the most basic tenet of independent…
Facebook has sent out invites for an event at their headquarters to be held on April 4th. Facebook plans to showcase its ‘new home on Android’ next week at 10:00AM Pacific Standard Time. A Phone ? There have been a lot of rumors flying around for some time now (ever since the Graph Search launch)…
Android devices are tempting, aren’t they? Not only for me of course; I admit to being a self-proclaimed Android lover anyway. Recently, I got a hold of a Nexus 4, and now its time for a quick review. Let’s take a look at what the smartphone has to offer, what I liked about the Nexus…
Cue the coffee machines and pull the plastic from over the baked goods because we finally have quite the crowd here at Geeks Anonymous. Sounds a bit twisted, but I am happy to see all the new faces share my addiction. It so happens we are never short of a supply because the tech news…
After considerable thought I purchased the Samsung Chromebook, looking for something light, easy and portable. Although, I knew the limitations, I didn’t realize how limiting they would actually feel. I said I wanted the Chromebook as a writing device, but I’ll admit, I really just wanted to see it in action. You hear a lot of stuff…
“Booker, are you afraid of God?” “No, but I’m afraid of you.” And so begins one of the greatest games I have ever played. Revolutionary. Game-changing. Magnificent. Extraordinary. I run out of superlatives trying to sum up exactly what Bioshock Infinite has managed to achieve. More than anything, I think, Bioshock Infinite is an important game…
There have been recent rumors circulating the world wide web about Spotify’s plans to unveil something bigger and better. No, it’s not free music, but something entirely different. The company is planning to get into the streaming video business, ala Netflix. This move, if it’s true, will make Spotify a direct rival to Netflix and…
So many Spider-Men, so little time… Spider-Man is without a doubt one of the most instantly recognizable comic book characters of all time. However, in the 50 years since his debut in 1962, Spider-Man’s appearance and origin has been reinvented, and re-imagined over and over again. In many instances, Spider-Man hasn’t even been Peter Parker…
Egmont, a children’s book publisher based in the UK, has announced that it will be releasing four books based on the extremely popular video game Minecraft. Edmont’s Minecraft handbooks are designed for fans and newcomers alike The four official Minecraft books will help children and newcomers tackle some of the world-building game’s basic aspects, reports…
Google, is there any corner of the internet you haven’t touched? Gmail, Google+, Android, Youtube and Chrome are just a small selection of the many products and services that Google have used to dominate the internet. But, how many Google users out there have used or even heard of their unique gaming platform Native Client?…
In recent years, many people have imagined the concept of zombies coming to life and destroying the world. Books, games, and television have all had a fair share of zombie themed content ranging from absolutely incredible to absolutely crap. It’s safe to say that we can expect this trend to only grow stronger, and we…
It’s possible that millions could be suffering from nomophobia right this minute, a condition also known as “no mobile phobia.” It sounds a little silly, but when you look at the science, it does raise some red flags. People have literally become addicted to their mobile devices, and they end up suffering without them. A…
Google has selected the winners for its Google Glass contest that launched last February. Each winner is going to be contacted directly by Google – but a few names are already out. Google launched its #ifihadglass initiative in February this year, where people were invited to submit original ideas on how they would use its…
Are you experiencing drought in your romantic relationship with your partner? Or maybe you think the girl of your dreams is actually in love with you, but is really just shy – so you want to be the one to make the first move instead? Better yet, maybe you need geeky pick up lines you can…
Samsing Galaxy S4 hasn’t made its way to the market yet, but some of its features have already been leaked; and you can enjoy the awesome new features on your Android phone right now. According to SamMobile, the Galaxy S4’s system dump has been now made available and it is said to bring many features…