Well, more like Beta Test Weekends, but when you're a Jedi-murdering agent of darkness, you tend to gloss over things like proper nomenclature. And if you're a Jedi, you're probably too busy getting murdered to notice anyway. You might have noticed we're a bit partial to the Sith here at Geeky … [Read more...] about Star Wars Old Republic Beta Tests Starting In September (Updated)
Mortal Kombat Getting Freddy Krueger DLC
We're definitely not contesting the awesomeness of including the Nightmare on Elm Street character, it's just the randomness we have something against. Yeah, he may have those badass scars and metal claws and whatnot, but what exactly is the connection, justification or indeed even rationale for … [Read more...] about Mortal Kombat Getting Freddy Krueger DLC
Bite These Bullets Made Of Jell-O
Mmmmmm, bullets. Really puts a fresh spin on the phrase "bite the bullet," except when you do, they're quite flavorful. Apparently, there exists an arcane gathering in New York called the Jell-O Mould Competition where various culinary sorcerers congregate to exhibit their epicurean magicry. Amongst … [Read more...] about Bite These Bullets Made Of Jell-O
Indestructible Titanium Straw Will Survive The Apocalypse (Video)
If you're half divine like Perseus or made of superior DNA ala Master Chief, then mayhaps it's high time you learned about the Titanium Straw. It's a beverage straw—made of titanium. Made for immortals. If you think this sounds nutty, the rationale behind the indestructible product is even more … [Read more...] about Indestructible Titanium Straw Will Survive The Apocalypse (Video)
Microsoft: New Xbox Is Old Xbox With New Services
Despite what you might have heard, the new Xbox is probably not going to be at E3 2012 except maybe in announcement form only, but that apparently doesn't stop people from speculating and asking about it. And when you run one of Microsoft's better known first party studios, like the one responsible … [Read more...] about Microsoft: New Xbox Is Old Xbox With New Services
Activision: Guitar Hero Ripe For A Comeback
The timing seems a bit arbitrary, but what with Child of Eden gathering praise from all corners, Activision probably feels the need to strike while the iron is still hot. Which is precisely what it's doing, according to CEO Bobby Kotick, who revealed that the franchise is currently being revived in … [Read more...] about Activision: Guitar Hero Ripe For A Comeback
New Touch Sensor Gives Robots A Human Sensation (Video)
Since the Japanese are so bent on creating robot surrogates, it comes as no surprise that a Japanese company is now specializing in touch; that is, the life-like imitation of human softness. Machines are just so darn cold, you know. What's pictured below might not look like much, but it's the … [Read more...] about New Touch Sensor Gives Robots A Human Sensation (Video)
Cut The Rope Plush Toys Invading Soon
Ah, Cut The Rope. iPhone game supreme, you are. Until last month of course when it became available on Android. Anyway, given the rising popularity of the game, it doesn't seem surprising that merch will be rolling out soon. Pictured south are a complete set of Cut The Rope plush toys. How long … [Read more...] about Cut The Rope Plush Toys Invading Soon
ModernWarfare3.com Domain Owner Revealed By GoDaddy
You might have heard of the new twist in the Modern Warfare 3 vs Battlefield 3 saga currently unfolding. Namely, the fact that Activision either forgot or just plain didn't care enough to register the modernwarfare3.com domain when it started developing the game and as a result, after sitting on it … [Read more...] about ModernWarfare3.com Domain Owner Revealed By GoDaddy
Angry Birds To Get Ice Age-Style Movie?
Prepare to mourn the golden years of Uwe Boll. Say what you will about the German scourge of video game IP, at least he wasn't under the impression that cartoon birds shooting out of a catapult make for compelling storytelling, or an entire narrative universe for that matter. The Vision Behind … [Read more...] about Angry Birds To Get Ice Age-Style Movie?
Keybrid Carabiner Key Is Allegedly The First Of Its Kind
Without carabiners, mountaineering as we know it would be in very poor shape. But Keybrid? In case you're wondering, that's 'key' plus 'hybrid.' It's a key with the functionality of a carabiner. But wait, it's not the kind of carabiner you'd want to bring along to a rockface because it's simply too … [Read more...] about Keybrid Carabiner Key Is Allegedly The First Of Its Kind
The Nuke Lamp: Does It Emit Radiation?
The person to blame for this wonderful bedside illumination sculpture is Luca Veneri, a particularly gifted designer who wants to provoke his audience. Of course, "audience" in the context of industrial design is difficult to comprehend. People live around industrial design rather than ogle it for … [Read more...] about The Nuke Lamp: Does It Emit Radiation?
