New Year’s Resolutions with a Twist

Dec 23, 2009 | 2 Comments

While you’re making your list of resolutions this year, why not add in some of a different nature? If you’ve been “meaning” to have more of a presence on the various social media networks, why not turn that into a resolution? Resolve to send out a particular number of thought-provoking tweets per day. Decide how [...]

Are You Addicted to the Internet?

Dec 16, 2009 | 5 Comments

There was an interesting post over on Lockergnome today, asking whether you are addicted to the Internet. There’s even a link to a quiz so that you can find out if you are! I could sit here and crack jokes about how addicted I am to the Internet. In reality, though, it’s not a laughing [...]

Windows 7 – Better for Gamers?

Oct 28, 2009 | 8 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed During a live call session the other night, people were on the phone to gab about Windows 7. We talked about everything from security to aesthetics. This particular caller, Sonu, is a member of our live community on a regular basis. [...]

An Insider’s Look at the New Game Aion

Oct 26, 2009 | 5 Comments

XX0wnsXY (Becca) is a girl gamer geek. She’s hardcore, boys, and regularly beats out her male counterparts in various games she plays. She’s been a part of our community for quite awhile now, and has contributed insights and commentary in the past when we’ve talked about various games. Becca emailed me today, with the below [...]

Is This the Ultimate Game Controller?

Sep 24, 2009 | 2 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I met up with Cyrus while I was at PAX recently. He demonstrated for me (and all of you) what could possibly be the coolest, most uber-ultimate game controller ever! Imagine never having to pick up and hold a controller again, [...]

How to Play Games and Get Free Stuff

Apr 8, 2009 | One Comment

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed During our latest GoToMeeting, we were viewing Connor’s desktop. Connor wanted to show all of us a way to get free things by playing the same games you’re already playing every day! Eamonn is JACTs gamer reward software that supports more [...]

What is the Gamer’s Bill of Rights?

Dec 6, 2008 | 4 Comments

http://geeks.pirillo.com/profile/MichaelLeung A Gamer’s “Bill of Rights” was unveiled two months ago by Stardock.com, which included many of the things that gamers should have been given in the first place. Is it stating the obvious? Well, let’s look at the rights: Gamers shall have the right to return games that don’t work with their computers for [...]

Gamers Raising Money for Charity through Gaming Marathons

Jul 30, 2008 | 14 Comments

I received a very interesting email recently from Cody, who goes by the name of Ninboycl in our chat room. He wanted to let me know about a very cool charity. I like the idea behind it so much, I had to pass it on for all of you to check out. I am a [...]

Xbox 360 Secrets

Feb 1, 2008 | 108 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I know many people consider themselves “experts” when it comes to knowing all about the Xbox 360. XeWoN has sent in the following list of “tips”… which cover Xbox 360 features that are largely unknown to most people. Shut Down Feature. [...]

MMORPG Etiquette

Jan 28, 2008 | 43 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed A community member writes: “I have been a player of the MMO, Massive Multiplayer Online game, City of Heroes and the expansion, City of Villains since the original CoH came out in April of 2004. I have ran across plenty of [...]

Tips for Girl Gamers

Jan 24, 2008 | 38 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed This may come as a surprise, but I am neither a girl, nor a Gamer! However, I do have an excellent top 5 list here, sent in by a community member… who happens to be a girl gamer! Don’t underestimate yourself. [...]

Whack me in the Face – You Know you Want To

Jan 18, 2008 | 29 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I’ve always wanted to see my heads popping in and out of virtual holes. Mitch programmed my head into a “Whack a Gnome” game, that you can play for free in your web browser. You can go to my blog to [...]

Are You a First Person Shooter N00b?

Jan 11, 2008 | 61 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed If you are new to playing first person shooter games, then this video is for you! Here are some excellent tips sent in by a community member to help newcomers (and old-timers!) to improve their gaming experience. When you are a [...]

Flash Games for Gamers

Jan 7, 2008 | 5 Comments

Try ‘em all, but keep the ones that you love the most – which is your favorite? :) Mystery Case Files- Prime Suspects Mortimer Becket and the Secrets of Spooky Manor Little Shop of Treasures Agatha Christie- Death on the Nile Bejeweled 2 Deluxe Ricochet Infinity Risk II Sally’s Salon Mystery Case Files- Ravenhearst Cradle [...]

Gears of War for PC Game Review

Nov 15, 2007 | 33 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed My friend Bwana from Bwana.tv reviewed this game for me. He did an amazing job, and the game looks great! Gears of War was released in November of 2006, and sold over 10 million copies in the first ten weeks! Let’s [...]