Happy Independence Day

News | July 2nd, 2009 by Staggs

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We’re taking it easy this week to celebrate (party) the United States’ 228th Independence Day on July 4th. I realized how great our country is, despite its recession and downfalls, and how fantastic the people here really are (when they try). We take for granted the vast amount of freedoms that we have, and how far worse some other countries are. We take for granted these freedoms and you won’t truly know what you have until its gone. I am capable of writing this blog with no limitation, no censorship (fuck that!). It is a pleasure.

So go out and have a fantastic 4th of July, celebrate your freedoms and have fun. If you live on the East Coast, I hear that Macy’s is planning one of the largest fireworks display ever on the Hudson River, in order to celebrate Independence, and the 400th anniversary of the exploration done by Henry Hudson. The show will feature 40,000 shells exploding at a rate of more than 1,500 per minute — ridiculous amounts of pyrotechnics. The show starts at 9:20pm on July 4th.

Happy Independence Day!

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King of Pop, Rest in Peace

News | June 25th, 2009 by Staggs

050523_michaeljackson_hmed_3p.h2 Michael Jackson, 50, throned as the King of Pop has deceased today, June 25, 2009. His music certainly started many trends, popularized an entire genre, and created lifestyles for many since he started singing and dancing in the 1980s. He transformed the music video. He is one of the very few who have been entered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, twice, and holds a few accolades in the Guinness Book of World Records — which include one for “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time” and for the sale of over 750 million albums worldwide, the most of any artist, ever.

It is being reported that Michael suffered a heart attack in his home in California, was hospitalized, and confirmed by the Associated Press that the pop singer had indeed passed just before the evening.

His soul will be remembered in the heart of music forever, among many others who have passed before him. Rest in peace, King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

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Latest for Android: HTC Hero

Gadgets | June 25th, 2009 by Staggs

HTC has been working hard on the latest Android-powered touch screen phone, and we’re now seeing the work they’ve been putting into the new HTC Hero. The Hero has some impressive specs for a cell phone that can rival even the new iPhone 3Gs I’m sure you’ve heard about. Some strong points:

512MB of memory
Android OS
5.0 megapixel color camera with auto focus
30-days standby time (really?)
7-hours talk time (what?!)
Supports Adobe Flash out of the box

This phone sounds like it will have everything and is an ambitious phone. Leaks from the Internet have spoiled some details about the phone, but all is out in the open – this phone is serious power if HTC can deliver; they have in the past. The phone looks very promising. It will be released first in Europe come July, then in Asia, and finally in North America sometime late 2009, making us wait. Check out HTC’s product page for the Hero. See the HTC Hero in action by watching the video:

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Attack of the Racing Games

Entertainment | June 23rd, 2009 by Staggs

E3 brought some onslaught of new, killer racing games such as Gran Turismo 5 and Forza Motorsport 3. These games will surely heat up the console war for racers. The true pit of choice and resentment exists by having two ultimate racing games being offered. Which game do you want? Would you switch from the console you currently own to play the other racing game?

The Different Fathers

Features | June 18th, 2009 by Staggs

Entertainment and gadgets can go hand in hand on Father’s Day. The dudeskis with kids likely find a way to relax by getting back to their hobbies and divulging into their often neglected man caves. Instead of writing a typical “buying guide” with individual gadgets to help you, we’d like to help you realize the different areas of a father’s life that can be improved by buying something, like a gadget or trinket, etc. These are areas that may have been neglected or are easily forgotten about and may be important to consider when thinking about the big guy.

Why I Don’t Cover Much Music

Entertainment | June 16th, 2009 by Staggs

album artwork We cover movies and video games, gadgets and technology, but what usually doesn’t make the cut is music. While there are obviously a lot of people who listen to music, we feel that there really isn’t much to say about it other than “go listen to the album”.

Recently I have been glad that we don’t cover music. I honestly don’t think I would say anything good about any of (at least) the current top 10 songs in America. Its just noise these days.

E3 Brings New Metal Gear to Microsoft

Entertainment | June 10th, 2009 by digitalHECTOR

Two new Metal Gear Solid games were announced at E3 last week, and we couldn’t be more excited.

At the Microsoft press conference Konami’s Hideo Kojima briefly appeared to announce a new Metal Gear game that will, surprisingly, get released onto the Xbox 360 as well as the Sony’s PS3: Metal Gear Solid: Rising. A short trailer was debuted that showed Raiden as the main character for the game. While exciting that Microsoft is being considered for the new MGS title, it will not be exclusive. Konami clearly states that it has interest in developing games for both consoles.

The second game is Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, to be released onto the Sony PSP. It takes place after MGS 3 and puts you in control of Big Boss in Costa Rica as he prepares “his vision,” Outer Heaven. It is being called the “missing link in the Metal Gear Saga” by Kojima productions.

Track these games on their official site: Kojima Productions.