Misty Water-Colored Memories of PAX East

People get sentimental about PAX. When it was over Wil Wheaton tweeted — possibly only semi-ironically — that he “needed a moment.”

But it’s true, PAX is different. Partly because it’s for fans, not the industry. Partly because it’s almost freakishly well-run. Partly because it’s animated by the spirits of Gabe and Tycho, a.k.a. …

Swag of the Day: God of War III Kratos Sweatshirts [Update]

Case of the Mondays? Well, we’ve got some free stuff to give away to cheer you up. On this dreary Monday, we have two XL zip-up Kratos hoodies. I’m currently locked out of my office, so I can’t snap any pics of the actual sweatshirts but I can describe them to you – heather grey with Kratos’ red war paint or whatever it is along the left …

Monster Madness: The Elite Eight

The fields have been narrowed. The battles have been tough. Only the most diabolical will advance. Who will win our Monster Madness tourney and claim the bragging rights to the most villainous foe of all-time? Stay tuned to see.

Click on the photo to enlarge the bracket or download a printable PDF version here.

See WHY these …

Brick Artist Nathan Sawaya Combines Legos & Fine Art

I was lucky enough to chat with artist Nathan Sawaya last week, right in time for his New York gallery debut.

Sawaya is the type of guy you admire just for having the guts to quit his job as a corporate lawyer six years ago to become an artist who does incredible work with children’s toys. While we talked, Sawaya told me that his …

Monday Morning Tech Deals

Oh Monday, you come around approximately once every seven days. Your ability to abruptly end fun knows no limits. The only suitable recourse against your nefarious existence is for us to purchase discounted electronics items in preparation for the upcoming weekend–a weekend which always seems so far away. Well played, Monday. You’ve …

Metro 2033 Review: Notes from the Underground

Sometimes, the best sci-fi ideas find their roots in the real world. Take the setting of THQ’s new first-person shooter Metro 2033. Moscow’s Metro public transportation system was not only built to serve the purpose of ferrying people around a big city; it was also built to shelter citizens in case of nuclear attack. So, the game’s …

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