I’ve long suspected that Apple’s legal action against Motorola, HTC and, most notably, Samsung has largely been because Android scares the living hell out of them. After reading this article from the Sydney Morning Herald, my suspicions were confirmed when, according to the SMH, Apple’s lawyers have stated to Federal court in Sydney, Australia that […]

The oft-rumored and long-awaited Kindle Fire 7” Android-powered tablet was revealed today at Amazon’s press and media event and will retail for $199. With the Kindle Fire, Amazon has done what Samsung, Motorola, RIM, HP and so many others have failed to do. They’ve created the first truly successful non-iPad tablet…and it hasn’t even hit […]

I admit it. Of all the consoles this generation, the 360 is my favorite. I prefer its exclusives over those on competing consoles, I think the Xbox 360 controller is the most comfortable ever made, far outclassing Sony’s DualShock 3, and I prefer the ease of use and features of Xbox Live to the competition. […]

It has been rumored for months now but yesterday, in a statement from Turn 10 community manager Brian Ekberg, the rumors were finally confirmed. Forza Motorsport 4 will not feature any vehicles from one of the most prominent and revered automakers, Porsche. Why? Because the Porsche license is wholly owned by EA and they have […]

The mobile gaming industry has changed…perhaps forever. Just a few short years ago, this was an industry that belonged almost entirely to Nintendo and Sony. Playing games on a phone was nothing more than a cheap novelty, nothing to be taken seriously. Who would’ve thought that the two of them would cede significant marketshare to […]

It wasn’t long ago when I was lazily browsing the app store on my iPod Touch and found an interesting little game by the name of Tiny Tower. It’s a game that gives players a small building to work with that will steadily become larger as more floors are built, eventually becoming a towering skyscraper. […]

I never thought I’d say this but, it seems that geek culture is becoming mainstream. Elements of geek culture are popping up in many areas of pop culture with such frequency that it appears that nerds and geeks the world over are coming out of the shadows and being embraced by the populace at large. […]

The title says it all, folks. Well, almost all of it. First, some background information is required to get you up to speed. Yesterday, I was browsing the gadget blog Gizmodo as I usually do on a daily basis when I came across a post about Oprah’s favorite iPad apps. Eye rolling ensued. So, I […]

The yearly iPod refresh has come and gone and thus, the launch fervor has worn off and I’ve been able to think more critically about the new iPod Touch, as well as read a number of reviews on the new device. As much as I was anticipating the release of the 4th generation iPod Touch […]

Recently, I’ve redeveloped an interest in photography, particularly of the digital variety. Armed with my trusty point-and-shoot camera, I’ve been taking pictures of whatever happens to strike my fancy at any particular time. It could be flowers in my backyard, my iPod Touch, cars at the Detroit Auto Show, a new pair of IEMs and […]

iOS 4 and the next generation iPhone have both been released earlier this week and has captured the attention of Apple fanboys, gadget lovers and tech bloggers alike and aren’t letting go. I’m not surprised. The gadget world always seems to be beside itself whenever Apple unveils and releases a shiny new gadget on the […]

This is a personal pet peeve of mine. I absolutely hate it when DJs scream over tracks on mixtapes. When I listen to a song, I want to hear the beat and the vocalist’s lyrics as they are intended to be heard without having either of those things drowned out every few seconds by some […]

About a week ago, I had a very strange dream. Funny thing, I didn’t so much as see a glimpse of the dream until about eight hours after I woke up but the instant I did remember it, all of the feelings I had experienced during the dream came flooding back in that second. Many […]

No, I don’t own an iPad and I have little to no interest in buying one either. I’m not writing this editorial to gush all over the iPad and tell you why you all need Apple’s latest shiny new toy. Instead, I’m writing this to explain why I think the iPad and devices like it […]

As a gamer, I’ve been involved in the world of online gaming for quite some time now. In that time, I’ve experienced my fair share of negativity directed my way by my fellow online gamers. Now, I know all too well that the realm of online gaming (especially Xbox Live) has long been a festering […]

Earlier in my life, particularly in my teenage years, I was obsessed with bass. My sole indicator of quality was whether or not my headphones had good response in the low end. If my headphones could produce what I refer to now as “subwoofer bass”, then they were great in my eyes. Now, I know […]

When Microsoft revealed their officially branded, pre-configured USB flash drives that will soon be released to take advantage of the Xbox 360’s soon to be unlocked ability to support additional means of storage (via an update that will be released April 6th) many gamers were in uproar due to the relatively high price of these […]

Before I get into this editorial/rant, let me set the record straight. I absolutely, positively do not hate Sony itself or the PlayStation brand. I do not blame Sony for the actions of the people who have chosen to stand behind them. I have nothing against the PlayStation brand and I honestly believe that Sony […]

Yes, I know I’ve been writing a lot about the iPad as of late. Just bear with me here. Since the announcement of the iPad, the latest in a long line of portable gadgets from Apple, I’ve been thinking long and hard about this thing and trying to find a place for it in my […]

I’ve already posted my initial thoughts on whether or not the iPad needs to exist within Apple’s hardware ecosystem but now I’m going to shift gears and examine what the iPad means for gamers. After all, the main focus of Apple’s iPod Touch refresh last summer was gaming so it’s clear that Apple wants a […]

Before you read, keep in mind that these are my gut reactions and are meant to be taken with a grain of salt. Earlier today (or yesterday, if you want to get technical) I was in the midst of a History class while Apple unleashed their latest invention upon the world so I missed all […]

Yep, it’s that time of the week where I spam–er…advertise my recently published articles. So, without any further delay, let’s get down to business. Far Cry 2 Review The following is an excerpt of my review of Far Cry 2 “Instead of developing the direct sequel to the landmark 2004 shooter Far Cry, Crytek moved […]

With the release of Ninja Gaiden 2 fast approaching, reviews of this highly anticipated action title are beginning to pour in and so far, the game has been getting pretty mixed reviews. But…one review in particular stands out from the crowd and that review is from GamesRadar. It doesn’t stand out for its score or […]

Aaron Greenberg, director of Product Management for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live, has thrown down the gauntlet in an interview with Destructoid, calling Sony out in a form we rarely see outside of internet forums. What could the basis of his argument be, considering his wallet is being filled (one can imagine rather heartily) by […]