Famous Gamer: Melissa Joan Hart
I interviewed Melissa Joan Hart a few month ago when she was still getting ready for Dancing with the Stars (she was eventually given the fancy dance boot late October 2009). Naturally, I had to ask if she played video games. In our talking about things that she geeks out… Continue Reading »
Balloon Boy, the Flash game. No, really
In case you weren’t already annoyed by the recent media attention spent on Falcon “Balloon Boy” Henne, HeyZap has decided to distribute an online Flash game featuring the l’il faux-lebrity’s likeness and really rub it in. In the game (embedded below) you use your WASD or arrow keys to move… Continue Reading »
Former WWE manager, live-action video game icon Lou “Super Mario” Albano dies at 76
It was hard to be a child of the ‘80s and not encounter “Captain” Lou Albano in some form. He was one of the most charismatic managers in World Wrestling Federation history, appeared in numerous videos with pop star Cyndi Lauper and to a generation of gamers he was Mario… Continue Reading »
Tim Kring to answer questions about Heroes on Gaia Online before season 4 premiere
Something is brewing over at Gaia Online and it means plenty of fun for Gaians. I received a message from Christina Simmons, assistant account executive of public relations at Mullen Public Relations: “Hi Lucy, Ever wondered what it’s like to be born with extraordinary superhero powers? Well, Tim Kring, executive… Continue Reading »
Alternate Disc-Tractions: Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5 DVD review
The final season of the groundbreaking revamp TV series, Battlestar Galactica, wraps up all of the mysteries, visions and even relationships that had been developing throughout the series. Even with all the bonus footage, extended episodes and commentary tracks, that doesn’t mean the ending will make any more sense. But… Continue Reading »
E3 2009: Retail games to be delivered on demand via Xbox Live
Microsoft came out with a slew of announcements at their E3 Keynote, but they saved the best for last - full retail games will be available to download this August. That’s right kiddies, the next step into a disc-less future is approaching as full Xbox 360 games will make their… Continue Reading »
Gadgetell’s interviewing Sony Europe, tell them what to ask
FROM GADGETELL - If you didn’t know, Gadgetell is on Twitter and we’ll be interviewing Sony Europe next Thursday on April 30, 2009, on Twitter. Sony recently introduced the Bravia WE5 which Sony calls the “greenest ever TV.” They said we could ask them about that. We’re taking suggestions on questions. What would… MORE »
Battlestar Galactica’s Caprica coming to DVD Summer 2009
As the fourth and final season of the hit Sci-Fi Channel series, Battlestar Galactica is coming to its conclusion, the next series was already in the works long before season 4.5 got underway. Now fans will get to see Caprica much sooner than the original 2010 release date as Universal… Continue Reading »
TV sales predicted to drop in 2009
FROM GADGETELL - DisplaySearch predicts that TV sales will drop by 4% in 2009. This figure is a decline in all television sales, LCD sales are predicted to increase by 2%. Call me crazy, but that seems to make sense to me. MORE »
Bill O’Reilly complains about video games, Heidi Klum
Bill O’Reilly is really something. Despite the fact that video games and technology have advanced to the point where they have achieved mainstream acceptance in society, he still finds reason to complain about them. His latest victim this time is Guitar Hero, one that hasn’t led to any violence or… Continue Reading »
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