Author: Fred Smith

  • I pity the foo’ (who doesn’t play World of Warcraft)

    Wait…what?

    As if they arn’t making enough money, Blizzard Entertainment has hired the collective coolness of Mr. T and–wait for it–William “Shatnerology” Shatner, to pitch new commercials for the game. I want to meet the marketing guys who thought this one up and shake their hands.

    Tune in next week for the exciting conclusion to the ad campaign: Chuck Norris and Jason Alexander!

    Hit the link for video goodness.

    New Ads Recruit Mr. T and Shatner (Kotaku)

     

  • Could an unlocked iPod touch fulfill my portable gaming habit?

    I purchased a Nintendo DS about 6 months ago (when I realized I could play MarioKart whenever my heart desired). I’ve played some of the “best games”–according to the sales charts–the system has to offer.

    A couple weeks ago my good friend Aaron bought an iPod touch. A week later he had Super Mario 3 running on it. Am I tempted? You betcha.

    Let’s break this down a little bit.

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  • Google phone official. Honest-to-goodness.

    Apparently all the speculation is confirmed.

    Google will come out in mid-2008 with a mobile phone platform that incorporates a variety of Google online services and lets outside developers create applications, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

    I like the fact that Google is coming right out and saying they are letting outside devs in from the get-go. Obviously a shot at Apple, but let’s face it: Apple set themselves up for that one.

    When asked about the complex and competative world of mobile technology, Marissa Meyer made this brilliant statement.

    β€œThe mobile space is very complicated,” she said.

    We bet.

    Report: Google phone platform due out in mid 2008

  • How far the mighty have fallen

    Seriously guys. No posts for six days? You’d think one of our writers just fell off the face of the earth or something.

    *whistles*

  • Halo 3

    Since the greater part of American is glued to their TVs, playing Halo 3 today, I thought it fitting those of us not lucky enough to own a 360 the opportunity to…well…really wish we owned a 360.

    Some folks with way too much time on their hands put together a complilation of Halo backstory to link the novels, the games, and now the next installment of the series. It’s a long read, but pretty entertaining if you have any interest in the game.

    I present to you…The Story.