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2Bits: Game industry “Oscars” would be destroyed by its own politics
The idea of a video game industry awards show, one much like the Oscars, is a pretty intriguing idea. Much like the Oscars, though, it would most likely fall apart due to industry politics. One of the great things about entertainment is that some people do it simply because they love to do it. If not, they at least love to please an audience. However, with the multitudes of industry-specific awards, most of the love…
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Dream Cheeky’s Star Trek-themed USB gadgets
Don’t have enough Star Trek toys cluttering your desk? How about a few Star Trek devices that actually do something more than look cool and make noise…
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E3 2009: Press conferences, keynotes and TV coverage schedules
It’s time to once again get ready for the annual event of much gaming goodness known as E3 2009. Start with a list of all the press conferences, speeches and TV coverage…
Gamertell Review: Wheel of Fortune for iPhone, iPod Touch
Ah, yes, The familiar chant of the audience that begins each show, as well as this game. The clings, the clangs and the weird melodies that accompany each puzzle. So very memorable. From there you can pretty much forget Pat Sajak or Vanna White in this game. Even so, the… Continue Reading »
Gamer Embracer: 30 Rock nods games in recent episode
Gotta love when a good show throws down a few gaming references. The episode of 30 Rock titled “Mamma Mia” that aired last week (May 7, 2009), included three noticeable nods to video games within a couple minutes. (Can you tell I’m a week behind with my TiVo?) Around 35… Continue Reading »
Burger King’s Star Trek glasses, kids toys (updated)
It’s another groovy kids meal promotion, this time for the recently released Star Trek movie, now in theaters. The promotion is through Burger King and includes 16 kids meal toys, each with its own sound effect, and four boxed drinking glasses. Continue Reading »
Showtime’s The Tudors gets a game
It wasn’t all that surprising when the announcement came that Dexter, the Showtime series about a blood splatter analyst serial killer who only kills serial killers, would inspire a video game. It is surprising, however, when a show like The Tudors gets a game of it’s very own. Merscom and… Continue Reading »
Madden may have retired from announcing but his name will remain on games
The master of on-screen scribbling, pre-calling plays and devouring multi-legged turkeys has finally retired from broadcast announcing. Some will miss him. Others think this day should have come a lot sooner. Regardless of the side you fall off that fence, it’s hard to deny the success of the games that… Continue Reading »
Important Importables: Doraemon
When most people think of Japanese popular culture, the mascots come to mind. Characters like Hello Kitty, Godzilla and Pikachu who have become superstars due to games, toys, movies, stationary products and manga. Their popularity has become so great that they’ve become worldwide icons. While Hello Kitty tends to steal… Continue Reading »
WCG Ultimate Gamer premieres tonight (March 10, 2009)
If you are one of those who can still afford cable, check out SciFi Channel’s WCG Ultimate Gamer reality show tonight (March 10, 2009) at 10 p.m. and let us know below what you thought of it. Also, don’t forget to check out our big fat screen cap photo gallery… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Preview: WCG Ultimate Gamer on SciFi Channel
The SciFi Channel is adding another show to its lineup in an attempt to capitalize on the popularity both of reality TV and video games. The result is WCG Ultimate Gamer which has a dozen gamers - male and female - living together and competing in a series of real-world… Continue Reading »
Grab your Snuggie and get gaming
The Snuggie’s become a bit of a phenomenon. Countless media outlets are reporting on the the latest “As Seen on TV” product, and over four million people in the US have joined the Cult of Snuggie. Who would have thought an item that is essentially an oversized robe worn backwards… Continue Reading »
Best Buy doesn’t like anime anymore (updated March 4, 2009)
If you’re an anime fan, you’ve probably bought a few flicks at Best Buy. After all, the stores are everywhere and the prices are pretty good. Well, you may want to stop by your local Best Buy and pick up some imported, translated and localized goodness before March 21, 2009.… Continue Reading »
Important Importables
Jenni Lada brings us information about all of the groovy new gaming imports from around the world.
