Digital media is so common in today’s modern society. Even people who would not be considered “tech nerds” have many gigabytes of personal data. Be it MP3s, digital photos, eBooks, or documents, people accumulate a lot of stuff. All of today’s digital media is usually strewn all around the house in a disorganized mess. This [...]
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Freezepop: Interview Part Deux
Last year we had the privilege of speaking with all three members of Freezepop at PAX 08 (read our first interview here). Although the interview was great, we still had a lot of unanswered questions, so we wanted to sit down with them again and get the straight scoop about what has been going on in [...]
Lost Planet 2 Preview
Capcom was on hand at PAX09, and one of their hottest previews was definitely Lost Planet 2. We had a chance to play one of the co-op missions with one of the Capcom employees, who gave us a walkthrough of the mission. Like the previous game, Lost Planet 2 is a science fiction third-person shooter [...]
Starcraft 2 FAQs from Blizzcon 2009
Q: What is StarCraft II? A: StarCraft II is the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game, and the sequel to the hit original, StarCraft. The game will include three completely distinct and balanced races, the protoss, terran, and zerg, which have been overhauled and re-imagined with a number of new units for each, as well as [...]
Punch Out!! Wii Review
With a 15 year long absence from Nintendo’s consoles, many gamers completely wrote Punch Out!! off as an oldschool game. The series was a hit during the NES era remembered by virtually any owner, spawned a well received sequel during the SNES era — then it just disappeared. It missed out on the N64’s time [...]
InFamous Review
For a bike messenger named Cole, his day and life are about to be turned upside down thanks to a mysterious package he is assigned to deliver. The package turns out to be a bomb of incredible power which turns Cole’s home of Empire City into utter destruction and chaos. In the new game InFamous, [...]
Wolfenstein Interview
Recently I got the chance to speak with Peter Sokal, Community Manager of id software about the pending latest chapter in the Castle Wolfenstein series. I want to thank Peter for answering our questions and Robert at Activision for arranging the interview. OCMS: What is the background and setting for the game? PS: In Wolfenstein, you [...]
Saitek Cyborg Force Rumble PC Gamepad Review
What is this nonsense? A month ago I publish an article about how much I suck at using PC Gamepads, and I end up having to review a gamepad? I must have angered the gods somehow, because now I have to not only write about my own personal Kryptonite, I also have to touch it. [...]
Coverage from Live Mystery Science Theater 3000 Show in Seattle
The creative talents behind Mystery Science Theater 3000 came to Seattle this past weekend to present a live version of their latest project, Cinematic Titanic. For those who do not know of Mystery Science Theater 3000, it was the creation of Joel Hodgson who along with his robot pals, lampooned the worst films in cinematic [...]
Clay Enos Talks about Photographing ‘Watchmen’
Recently I had the chance to ask photographer Clay Enos about his work as the official photographer for “Watchmen” I want to thank Clay for taking the time to answer our question and for Kim Pasion at THA for making this happen. OCMS: How did you get involved with Zack on the project and what [...]
Web Development and the Big Time Out
One of the great debilitators in online business is simply the perceived (or real) lack of time. Business owners are used to moving forward. An online web presence can make them feel tied to an office chair learning skills they aren’t sure they want to know. It’s not uncommon for those who deal in full [...]
How Surge Protectors Benefit Laptop Computers
Electrical power spikes can be devastating to any electronic device, but the damage to a laptop computer can be even more significant to its owner because of the potential for lost information and reduced productivity. Safeguarding laptop computers with a surge protector (also called surge suppressors) is one simple and inexpensive way to lessen the [...]
Bionic Commando (classic) Review
With a remake on the way along with a sequel, it got me to reminiscing. Not on what old school remakes were, but when Bionic Commando was Bionic F**KING Commando. Even if you didn’t have this game, someone nearby did, and every kid in school had played it. Upon starting the first stage there was [...]
Mirror’s Edge Review
In a Totalitarian society of the near future a girl named Faith is about to have her world torn asunder. Faith is a runner, and she makes her living darting across the rooftops of a sterile city to deliver information. For Faith, her world is about to be turned inside out and upside down when [...]
The Lost Odyssey rant
Welcome to the Wrath of El Pato! No news this week, lets get right to today’s topic: THE WRATH IS ON LOST ODYSSEY AND BAD GAMING So I finished Lost Odyssey. Well, slaved away to the end would be more accurate. As much of an advocator of storytelling in video games that I am, this [...]
Nerd Fitness: How to Eat Healthier When You’re Online
We all go through those days when getting away from the computer is just out of the question. There is always some game that has to be finished, a report that is due, or if you are like me you have to finish reviewing some product before the bossman unleashes fiery wrath. The problem is [...]
Ultra Grid ATX Case
We’ve all been there. That first computer that everyone builds themselves. It’s built on a McDonald’s employee budget and a dream to make all your gamer friends envious. And they will be. But sinking hundreds of dollars into new hardware won’t get you envied if your case looks like you picked it up out of [...]
River King – Mystic Valley (Nintendo DS)
Title River King: Mystic Valley Publisher Marvelous Interactive Developer Natsume Release Date April 22nd, 2008 Genre RPG Platform Nintendo DS Rating Everyone River King – Mystic Valley is the next installment in the beloved River King series. Unfortunately for fans of the game who own a DS, River King -Mystic Valley is a disappointment. Take [...]
Frontlines: Fuel of War
Title: Frontlines: Fuel of War Developer: KAOS Studios Publisher: THQ Release Date: March 8th, 2008 Genre: Shooter Console: XBox 360 Rating: T (Blood, Language, Violence) Taken from the pages of today’s headlines Frontlines: Fuel of War is an edgy and topical action game that sets new standards for the genre. Set in the near future, the [...]
BAWLS Guaranna Taste Test!
For some reason, gamers love energy drinks. Ever since video games have become legitimized as an actual sport, gamers have been trying to enhance their performance with highly caffeinated concoctions… because, you can’t possibly break world records, achieve greatness, or nail the prom queen without some sort of chemical enhancement. It worked (allegedgly) for the [...]
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