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New iPhone 3GS Overheats, Turns Brown

29. June 2009

No, “iPhone Brown” is not the new official name for the iPhone 3GS, but the new smartphone is too hot for its own good. The overheating glitch actually singes the phone a golden brown. The French journal, Le Journal du Geek posts a user photo of a burnt iPhone, in which an achromatic iPhone is [...]

To Hell and Back

10. June 2009

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It’s a tough time to be a horror fan. With the majority of American fright films being either adaptations of barely better j-horror, Hollywood remakes, or a slew of disposable kiddie fodder, there seems to be no room for original ideas for studio scare faire. Leave it to Sam Raimi to step up to the [...]

Salvation for Terminator

27. May 2009

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Back in the first 80’s movie when Kyle Reese described the war-torn landscapes of the Terminators, movie audiences could only imagine how that future looked. In the following films, brief glimpses were shown of the robot hell that earth becomes, but in Terminator Salvation, those visions have become realized. Christian Bale delivers the presence you’d expect [...]

Set Phasers to Awesome

12. May 2009

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It’s a good bet if you read this blog you’ve already seen it, but if this little bit of positive word of mouth benefits this sci-fi masterpiece in the very least, then my duty is done. Star Trek proves you can have a summer blockbuster action flick with plot and substance and not rely solely [...]

The Expendables to Be Indispensable

20. April 2009

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Why The Expendables could be one of the most important movies of this generation. If done well, which I think the new Rocky and Rambo were, seeing these iconic characters and figures at the end of their game is a logical and potentially powerful narrative course of action. It’s arguable whether or not the 4th [...]

Comic Book Costumes Can Work

9. April 2009

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Before comic books were cool they were shoved into hallway lockers along with other nerdy counterparts like Dungeons and Dragons and computers. In 2009 you would have to be some kind of social outcast if you were into Lord of the Rings, Batman and the internet, right? Well back when we were all ashamed to [...]

Video Game - Movie Transitions: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

5. March 2009

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Video Game - Movie Transitions: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Last week we saw what I can only consider to be a travesty against the forces of the universe. I’m not talking about the near hit we could have taken from an asteroid, but the release of Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-li. In fact, I’d almost rather take the asteroid than to see this [...]

Geektastic Lawn Mowing Robot!

26. January 2009

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New at CES 2009 from RoboLabs, Inc comes Smartmow lawn mowing robot for all you geeks out there or just those of you tired of taking the energy and time to mow your own yard. You can pre-order one today at their site for only $175, which sounds like a great deal to me. Their [...]

Christopher Nolan Live Director’s Commentary On The Dark Knight, Tonight

18. December 2008

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Christopher Nolan Live Director’s Commentary On The Dark Knight, Tonight

The Dark Knight is arguably the best movie to come out in the past decade. It's easily the best movie that I've seen this year, and Heath Ledger's best performance in his career. Last week, The Dark Knight released on Blu-Ray, and just after one week of release became the best selling Blu-Ray movie so far.

The Simpsons Take on Mapple, and Steve Mobs

1. December 2008

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The Simpsons Take on Mapple, and Steve Mobs

In case you missed it, last night’s episode of The Simpons saw Matt Groening’s own brand of satire brought upon the Apple community… um, I mean… Mapple community.

What the McG is Happening to My Electronic Murderer?

10. November 2008

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What the McG is Happening to My Electronic Murderer?

It is my belief that there are two kinds of Terminator fans. There are the kind that enjoyed the first three films, and eagerly await the next episode of the Sarah Connor Chronicles, and there are those who love the first two, thought the third one was somewhere between bad and mildly decent, and are not very interested in either the Sarah Connor Chronicles or the upcoming Terminator: Salvation. If you fall into a different category, please correct me if I'm wrong.

Early (Before) Holiday Deals on Electronics

23. October 2008

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Early (Before) Holiday Deals on Electronics

As the economy progresses on its downward spiral (hopefully to soon recover), and with the holidays quickly approaching, there are some great deals already available. Stores don't want to hold onto an excess of products, so the goal this year is get it gone. For some of them you have to be a haggling/negotiating type of person, others you can walk in and find great deals, and some you simply visit your favorite website and find the perfect price for what you want...

Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse - the end of the world, now with more strippers!

3. September 2008

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Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse - the end of the world, now with more strippers!

I'm a fairly serious fan of end of the world fiction. If it's zombies rising up against the tide of humanity, I'm there. Strange lights causing physics to stop and reverting back to blade and club? Count me in. Giant comet slamming into the world – yup! I enjoy all of these stories, which is why I was pretty excited to receive a copy of Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse.

Bionic Commando: Rearmed is Heavy on Nostalgia, Light on Gameplay

29. August 2008

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Bionic Commando: Rearmed is Heavy on Nostalgia, Light on Gameplay

In 1987, Capcom unveiled a new franchise - Bionic Commando. Bionic Commando started as a standalone arcade game, in which the the main character was a soldier equipped with a bionic arm used for swinging, grabbing, and ass-kicking. In 1988, a sequel was made for the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Two weeks ago, Capcom released a remake of the 1988 NES classic on the Playstation Network, XBox Live Arcade, and PC gaming systems.

Book Review: You Call This the Future? by Nick Sagan

27. August 2008

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Book Review: You Call This the Future? by Nick Sagan

The new book by Nick Sagan (son of Carl Sagan), You Call This the Future?: The Greatest Inventions Sci-Fi Imagined and Science Promised, is characterized by explanations of some of the fascinating technologies envisioned in classic science fiction along with explorations of the progress modern science has made towards achieving those visions. Classic science fiction references appear side-by-side with summaries of state of the art scientific research.

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New iPhone 3GS Overheats, Turns Brown

To Hell and Back

Salvation for Terminator

Set Phasers to Awesome

The Expendables to Be Indispensable

Comic Book Costumes Can Work

Video Game - Movie Transitions: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Geektastic Lawn Mowing Robot!

Christopher Nolan Live Director’s Commentary On The Dark Knight, Tonight

The Simpsons Take on Mapple, and Steve Mobs

What the McG is Happening to My Electronic Murderer?

Early (Before) Holiday Deals on Electronics

Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse - the end of the world, now with more strippers!

Bionic Commando: Rearmed is Heavy on Nostalgia, Light on Gameplay

Book Review: You Call This the Future? by Nick Sagan

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