Category: Reviews

Ms Splosion Man
Gaming
Raul Valle

[Review] Ms. ‘Splosion Man (XBLA)

It seems whenever Twisted Pixel comes up, I have nothing but good things to say. Then again, given its small repertoire of quirky, challenging, and, most importantly, fun titles on the Xbox LIVE Arcade, it’s really hard to find fault. Thankfully, with the recent release of Ms. ‘Splosion Man, the company’s reputation is not about

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Starcraft Universe Releases First Full Trailer

Starcraft Universe, the fan-made massive-multiplayer-online project, released its first full-length trailer today, featuring raid footage from the current build. The brand-new trailer will feature gameplay footage of the first “raid” in Starcraft Universe, and will be available here, on the project’s YouTube account, and on their brand-new site.

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Gaming
Jess Brohard

[Review] Duke Nukem Forever

I’ve spent a lot of time around the Frag Dolls and their supporters, a very intelligent and though-provoking group. And as I idled in IRC before beginning Duke Nukem Forever for myself, I noticed a recurring theme in their discussions of it: the blatant sexism, the “rape monster,” as one put it, and other elements

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Comic Books
Leland Pierce

New Costumes in DC’s Relaunch Good or Bad?

With the recent announcement of the DC Relaunch lots and lots of information has smacked us in the face. Like who’s who? What’s happening to “such and such”? Where is my favorite character going? And what the hell are they now wearing? I thought I’d take the time to spotlight some of the more bizarre

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Gaming
Jess Brohard

Nyko Power Pak+ – Extended Battery for 3DS [Gadget Review]

One of the main complaints consumers have had about the 3DS is its disappointing battery life – luckily, Nyko was waiting in the background with an oft-unnoticed solution, the PowerPak+. The PowerPak+ is a battery pack for the 3DS that charges using the 3DS’s charging cable, and claims to double the handheld’s life. This accessory

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powerskin
Reviews
Nelson Abalos

PowerSkin® – iPhone 4 Silicon Case with Built-In Battery [Gadget Review]

Sir Patrick Stewart says his smartphone is “an extension of who I am,” and he’s not unusual for folks on the go these days. Without it, a mobile worker bee might not get as much business done. Smart phone cases with built-in battery chargers were invented for this very reason, and PowerSkin’s case will give

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Reviews
Nelson Abalos

Nuu MiniKey – iPhone 4 Slide Out Keypad [Gadget Review]

When Steve Jobs first introduced the iPhone, many people were skeptical about the on-screen virtual keyboard.  Most were already used to a physical keypad. This is especially true for Blackberry users.  While many iPhone users have trained their thumbs to accept the virtual keyboard, there are still some that need the real thing.

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Reviews
JJ Crass

Orb BR: One Disc to Rule them All

No wires, no hardware, no problem! Orb has been successful at making it easier to connect your home electronics to each other for a few years. The company boasts Orb TV, which allows you to watch online programming on your TV instead of your computer screen. With Orb Music, the Orb device connects all of

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