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What Games Do Game Designers Play?
The video game market is oversaturated with content. With countless games lining the virtual shelfs, it can be hard to find the most interesting and inventive. But that doesn't mean they’re not out there! There are games, both indie and AAA, that are thinking about how to redefine genre expectations. While there are certainly more niche games that are focusing on creating completely new experiences, this list is primarily focusing on the games that are maximizing their genre’s potential. Those other games will have to wait until a future post. Instead, take a look at the games that are perfecting their genres, combining old and modern convention, and offering new perspectives.
By Bjorn Bjornson8 years ago in Geeks
11 Films You Should Watch if You Want to Live Forever
Victor Frankenstein This 2015 science fiction fantasy horror film was produced with a modest budget of only $40 million. Golden Globe nominee James McAvoy, Emmy Award nominee Charles Dance, and world-famous Daniel Radcliffe star in this film written by Max Landis, the screenwriter of the certified fresh 2012 science fiction action film Chronicle.
By Alejandro Guillú Mendoza8 years ago in Geeks
Best New York Based Television Shows
The greatest city in the world is New York; there’s no other place that could come close. As a film and culture junkie, some of my favorite films (and the greatest films of all time) take place in this great city. As someone who also lived and worked in this amazing city, I can confirm how it offers a variety of life, and every train ride in makes the new day feel like an adventure, even the grumpiest of Mondays somehow get better when I see the skyline as my train passes through the Meadowlands of New Jersey.
By Marina Caitlin Watts8 years ago in Geeks
Top 10 Holiday Gifts for the Geeky Girl of Your Dreams
Alright, December is officially here and it's time to get your butt in gear and start your holiday shopping. To (partially) answer the age-old question of "What do women want?", let's start with some well thought out holiday gifts, shall we? It's easy to go the generic route: lotion, wine, earrings - but where is the fun in that? If you know your girl has some dorky depth, this list can point you in the right direction for a successful holiday season.
By Samantha Banner8 years ago in Geeks
Funniest 'South Park' Randy Marsh Scenes
We should all thank the divine forces that led Trey Parker and Matt Stone to decide to further develop some of the characters that weren’t so involved in first few seasons of South Park, because that decision brought us the funniest Randy Marsh scenes. Before this happened, Randy was just Stan’s dad and not much more, having only the occasional screen time without catching the attention of the viewers. Thankfully, the creators of South Park realized the potential in Randy’s character and he quickly became an integral part of this hilarious animated TV show. South Park is still airing, so even though we tried our best to choose some of the funniest South Park Randy Marsh scenes, there sure are many that we just couldn’t include since Randy is one of the funniest characters in the show.
By Stephen Hamilton8 years ago in Geeks
How to Increase Your Wealth by $75 Million Hiring Liam Neeson
This is the second article in a series about the most overpaid actors and actresses in Hollywood. You have to read the previously published article How to Increase Your Wealth by $300 Million Hiring Adam Sandler first if you haven't read it yet before you go any further.
By Alejandro Guillú Mendoza8 years ago in Geeks
Best Mice for PVP Gaming
As a player vs. player gamer, you know that sometimes the difference between winning and losing your mouse. By having the best mouse, you will excel and defeat your opponents when you face them in any PVP game. In this article, we’ll discuss the top mice a player could have access to and at the end you, the reader will be able to make an informed decision.
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Geeks
Geeky Weddings That You Won't Believe
I planned my wedding in two months, in a city I had never lived in, before Pinterest. So what I’m saying is that it was all generic fake floral centerpieces in a church gymnasium and everyone drank 15 cents a gallon red punch. What flavor was it? Red. I already said that. (There was no other flavor, sadly.) For those of you who have the good fortune to have a reasonable period of time to make wedding plans and a future spouse who’s just as nerdy as you are, here’s your inspiration. Whether you love video games like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, book series like The Hunger Games, or pretty much everything geeky under the sun, here are some couples who really went the distance when it came to making their special day just THAT much more special. For the most part, the bride and groom made the detailed costume pieces, centerpieces, bouquets, shoes, favors, and much more, showing a whole lot of dedication as fans as well as to each other. And if you just can’t get enough of this nerdy magic, check out the incredible website When Geeks Wed, where you’ll find pages upon pages of every geeky wedding detail you could possibly dream of.
By Sarah Quinn8 years ago in Geeks
Where Would Darth Vader Go on Vacation?
Different people worry about different things. Families, careers, life goals, yada yada. Occasionally we worry about “trivial” things, too. Why didn’t Obi-Wan remember R2-D2 in A New Hope? Exactly how long did Luke spend training on Dagobah in Empire Strikes Back?There’s lots of things to consider when it comes to Star Wars, and consider them, I do.
By Matt Cates8 years ago in Geeks
The Timeless Lessons of Captain EO
Some of you immediately remember your first experience seeing the science fiction classic Captain EO. You were either at a Disney park between 1986 and 1997 seeing the original short film, or you were there between 2010 and 2014 when the film was brought back to Disneyland and Disney World as the Captain EO Tribute. You may recollect being completely spellbound by the “4D” production, classified as such for its 3D effects and moving seats, smoke, and lights there in the room with you. Alternately, you may have unpleasant memories of being shaken up and down in your chair to the beat of some music you didn’t enjoy and the sight of some crazy, campy, 80s extended Michael Jackson music video that made zero sense. For me, Captain EO is a magical journey into space with a timeless message that deserves another watch, even if you’re just clicking a YouTube link and not there in the theatre (a place you can no longer go to see it, since it was replaced with less exalted 4D programming like Honey, I Shrunk the Audience).
By Sarah Quinn8 years ago in Geeks