Category Archives: Geek

Game Review: ‘Thor: God of Thunder’ for XBox 360

Posted on May 18, 2011 by John Carle

While Thor has hammered the competition in theaters, it looks as though this will not be the case for the console release of the tie-in game Thor: God of Thunder. Archaic visuals alongside punishing and repetitive gameplay place Thor: God of … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Christmas List: ‘Community’ Action Figures

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Matt Raub

By geek-Santa’s beard, this may be one of the best, marketable ideas ever created. For those who love NBC’s Community as much as we do, you’re going to love this batch of imaginary action figures made by our new super … Continue reading →

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YouTube Goes Back to 1911 For April Fool’s Day

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Matt Raub

What was the world like without YouTube? Hard to believe that was an actual thing at one time, but it’s true. There were things like TV, radio, and even books to keep people entertained long before watching 30 second videos … Continue reading →

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Wireless Carrier’s 4G Data Speeds Tested, Verizon Declared the Fastest

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Erik Jensen

One of the more annoying marketing gimmicks among wireless carriers, but also true among WiFi hardware makers as well, is that as soon as a new standard is announced, the urge to jump in and declare “we have that,” often … Continue reading →

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PAX East 2011: The Wrapup

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Cortney Zamm

One minute I was just arriving in Boston, and the next I was packing up my bags and saying goodbye to PAX East 2011. And what a weekend it was. From sampling the finest in upcoming videogames, watching some amazing … Continue reading →

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PAX East 2011: Cool Booths Day 2

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Cortney Zamm

On my second day of the Penny Arcade Expo up in Boston, I took to the show floor to check out the booths of what I considered the three biggest and most anticipated games at the convention. One of these … Continue reading →

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PAX East 2011: Boston Indie Showcase- Blinding Science

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Cortney Zamm

I returned to the show floor bright and early today to check out the second of three independent games featured at this year’s PAX East. Each of these three are puzzle games with clever mechanics, but all stand out individually … Continue reading →

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PAX East 2011: Boston Indie Showcase – Smuggle Truck

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Cortney Zamm

The unique thing about PAX and PAX East as compared to all other conventions is the strong presence of independent gaming on the show floor. This year, three exceptional indie titles are being featured in the Boston Indie Showcase, and … Continue reading →

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