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Ernest Woo - December 30th, 2009

Business, Gamer Culture, Humor

5 Ways to Deal with a Bad/Unwanted Game Gift from the Holidays


The gift-receiving holiday of your choice has passed by this weekend. Being the gamer, some clueless soul has bestowed upon you most un-fun, WTF-were-they-thinking-when-they-made-it game to you as a sorry excuse for a present (or some other mediocrity of similar sentiment).

It is clearly not the game you wanted this season, but how could they have known? This does not enthuse you, but you grin and accept it. Now that this “thoughtful” person is gone, what do you do with this near AOL-disc coaster? (watch out, 90’s reference!) And how do you get started on the game you actually want? Read More »


Sean Ryan - November 26th, 2008

Business, Game Design, Gamer Culture

A Gamer’s Black Friday Survival Guide


This week, we face one of the most significant day of the year for the gaming industry. No, not Thanksgiving; the day immediately following: Black Friday. It’s on this day that the holiday shopping rush officially begins! Consumers will line up around local retail stores at the crack of dark to get first chance at some of the sweetest early bird specials. Whether you’re in said line to score some deals yourself or cursed with facing the plundering hordes from behind the counter, are you ready? If not, here are some helpful tips to get you through the day.

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Sean Ryan - September 16th, 2008

Business, Gaming Videos, Offbeat Videos

“Zero Originality” Blows The Whistle On GameStop Shenanigans


Work sucks. Day in, day out, facing the daily grind as just another wage slave drone trapped under the thumbs of corporate oppressors. But have you ever wanted to really stick it to The Man? We’ve all whispered it under our breath, but one guy finally did more than just talk about what we’ve always dreamed, and took serious action…with the power of YouTube.

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