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He calls himself a nerd; you probably shouldn't Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:24PMNik Lentz loves anime and video games. That and pummeling fighters in the MMA ring.
Closing Time: Where have you gone, Tom Henke? Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:10PMThe Cardinal and Dodger bullpens have driven us crazy this year, and a similar situation is brewing in Toronto. You search for a positive needle in this haystack, but nobody's right if everybody's wrong. Start with Jon Rauch , who allowed two runs in the ninth Thursday (in a tie game, standard closer work at home) and now has a 4.50 ERA. A scary neck tattoo only goes so far. Frank Francisco ...
Hookers And Cosplay And You! [Video] Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:33PM# funbag Time for your weekly edition of the Deadspin Funbag. Find more of Drew's stuff at KSK or on Twitter . Preorder Drew's new book, The Postmortal, right here. Email the Funbag here. Today, we're covering wills, poop, pinball, and more. Photo via . More »
Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony Review Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:45PMLike many students, I didn't pay close attention during the dull moments in history class. However, I doubt the first group of European settlers to permanently colonize North America had to contend with tentacle-adorned aliens toting laser blasters. The decision to mash-up early American history and...
Cut of the Day: Ghost Animal, "Tired (A Ceremony)," A Ceremony EP Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:11PM Let it not be said that Michael Avishay, the songwriter behind the fuzzy, poppy duo known as Ghost Animal , doesn't put a lot of thought into his songs. He passed along the tracks for the band's new EP A Ceremony via e-mail last night, and I immediately decided that a Cut of the Day was in order for one of these tracks. Chatting with him via Facebook, we pinpointed "Tired (A Ceremony)" as the ...
MLB Skinny: Late arrivals Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:06PMCarlos Gonzalez, Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Pena are making up for slow starts with their sizzling play in June.
Scorecard: By the numbers Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:24AM2010-2011 ALL-STAR TEAMS
Closing Time: Where have you gone, Tom Henke? Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 8:57AMThe Cardinal and Dodger bullpens have driven us crazy this year, and a similar situation is brewing in Toronto. You search for a positive needle in this haystack, but nobody's right if everybody's wrong. Start with Jon Rauch , who allowed two runs in the ninth Thursday (in a tie game, standard closer work at home) and now has a 4.50 ERA. A scary neck tattoo only goes so far. Frank Francisco ...
Captain America salutes Marvel Pinball June 28 Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 6:46PMStar-spangled Avenger table downloadable on PSN June 28, hitting Pinball FX 2 on Xbox Live Arcade the following day.
Captain America: Super Soldier--Christos Gage Q&A [Xbox 360] Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 1:49AMCaptain America: Super Soldier is being penned by renowned comics writer Christos Gage, and we spoke to Gage to find out how the game links to the movie, comics canon, and more.
Arcade Games That Time Forgot: Snow Bros. 2 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 7:57PMConsidering the frightening images within, perhaps this obscure sequel to a Bubble Bobble rip-off was better left forgotten. Find out more in this week's AGTTF.
Kat Dennings talks bowling, fame, at Philadelphia Style party Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 7:04AMWe caught up with actress Kat Dennings Monday at SugarHouse where she was the guest of honor at a Philadelphia Style magazine party.
Dan Gross: Kat Dennings no party girl Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 6:18AMACTRESS Kat Dennings seems far more comfortable on a movie screen in front of millions than at a party with a few hundred people.
Closing Time: Analyzing Tony La Russa’s ninth-inning committee Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 3:54PMFrom a pure baseball standpoint, Tony La Russa is doing the right thing. From a fantasy standpoint, it's going to be a tricky go. The Cardinals have four victories over their past six games and they've all been saved by different relievers. Mitchell Boggs got the handshake Sunday, Eduardo Sanchez closed up Wednesday, Fernando Salas was the man Thursday and lefty specialist Trever Miller ended ...
Nur Kahn's Party at the Hiro Ballroom Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 9:45AMAn invitation to a private gathering in the meatpacking district is followed by a warning.
Things to do, places to go Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 12:18PMThe USO Guam will hold an international Asian bazaar from 3 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Top O' The Mar, Nimitz Hill. Everyone is invited to browse for great bargains on furniture, oriental rugs, antiques, ceramics, woodwork, art, jewelry and porcelain from international and local artisans.
The Road to E3: Multiplayer [Wii] Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 3:30PMWe count down to the 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo with a series of features about the issues affecting the future of the games industry.
NL: Florida's Johnson takes no-hitter into eighth Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 1:27PMATLANTA -- Josh Johnson took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning before rookie Freddie Freeman doubled with one out, and the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 Wednesday night.
Late rally lifts A's past White Sox Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 4:17AMCHICAGO — Oakland scored three times in the ninth inning, then Coco Crisp hit a go-ahead single in a three-run 10th as the Athletics feasted on Chicago's shaky bullpen during a 7-4 victory on Wednesday.
Hudson, Padres close door on Reds this time Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 2:47AMSAN DIEGO — Orlando Hudson more than made up for a botched bunt. Hudson scored the tying run in the eighth inning and then hit a bases-loaded, opposite-field single with two outs in the ninth to give the San Diego Padres a 3-2 win against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday …
Tigers beat Rangers in final at-bat for 2nd day in a row Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 1:40AMPaul Sancya Detroit Tigers Brandon Inge, right, celebrates hitting a walk-off home run with Miguel Cabrera against the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning in Detroit on Wednesday. Detroit won 3-2.
TRON: Legacy Blu-Ray Release Showcases Next Gen Technology Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 4:33PMReleased in 1982, the original TRON was a futuristic thriller starring Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn, a programming genius/video arcade owner who somehow ends up physically deconstructed and teleported to a digital world after hacking into a software company’s mainframe computer.
MTV Networks Launches 345 Games, Plans Deadliest Warrior Follow-Up Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 4:04PMViacom subsidiary MTV Networks today announced the creation of 345 Games, a new gaming arm which will develop games based on shows from cable networks Comedy Central and Spike TV. Promising to partner with independent developers for some of its branded projects, 345 Games will reportedly "work in close collaboration with the networks' creative talent and will be supported by the networks ...
NBA Skinny: One last push Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 3:03PMThere are precious few games remaining in the 2010-11 fantasy basketball season.
GDC 2011: Welcome To 'Masocore', The Evolution Of Arcade Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 1:36PMThe trend favoring hyper-difficult games is helping evolve the casual, social, browser-based and mobile gaming space, and has even given rise to a new sub-genre developers have dubbed "masocore." At the 2011 Game Developers Conference, Playmatics' Nick Fortugno and Joju Games' Juan Gril staged a session to honor bright spots in several key trend areas, from innovative platformers (they recommend ...
Artist-curated festival sets new rules Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 3:07PM"It's Auschwitz with good music," jokes Nick Cave at the start of "All Tomorrow's Parties," a 2009 documentary released to mark the 10th anniversary of the music festival of the same name. It's a tasteless description for an impeccably tasteful event, one that has become a bastion for left-of-center music and set the template for boutique festivals throughout the world. All Tomorrow's Parties ...
New Canaan students shine at annual Tech Night Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 11:14PMWhether it is creating YouTube videos of stop-motion animation or creating their own iPod apps, New Canaan Public School students are more than just a little tech savvy. The district’s annual Tech Night, which was held at New Canaan High School Tuesday tonight, February 15, was an opportunity for students to showcase their technological skills and abilities, according to district officials ...
UCLA to host exclusive Arts Party Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 2:46AMUCLA world arts and culture students perform at last year’s UCLA Arts Party while wearing costumes from designer Nick Cave’s “Soundsuits” gallery. (Courtesy: Reed Hutchinson)
Xbox Live House Party titles (Beyond Good & Evil HD, Torchlight) dated, priced Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 1:46PMJust in the nick of time, Microsoft has announced dates and prices for its month-long Xbox Live Arcade House Party promotion. Things kick off on February 16 with Arc System Works' not- Contra side-scroller, Hard Corps: Uprising , priced at 1200 points ($15), followed by PopCap's Bejeweled Blitz on February 23, for 800 points ($10). Things really get moving on March 2, when Beyond Good & Evil HD ...
Mario Sports Mix review Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 12:13PMMario Sports Mix will disappoint gamers who enjoy playing solo, but those in search of a fun arcade game to play with their friends should sign up immediately, writes Nick Cowen.
Bars list Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 5:00AMPLAYINGTHIS WEEKSARASOTATHE BEACH CLUB: Tony Tyler Band, 5 p.m. Feb. 4. 5151 Ocean Blvd.,
Pac-Man Championship Edition DX review Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 5:28AMOne of the most famous mascots in video games is back in a gleefully exciting game which puts a premium on racking up points. Pac-Man has never looked better, writes Nick Cowen.
Bars list Thursday, January 27, 2011 @ 4:38AMPLAYINGTHIS WEEKSARASOTATHE BEACH CLUB: Tony Tyler Band, 5 p.m. Jan. 28. 5151 Ocean Blvd.,
Sony Going For the Core with Motion Games Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 2:31PMSony and Microsoft both made big plays for gamer families over the holidays with their respective devices for controlling games with body motions, the PlayStation Move and Xbox 360 Kinect. Sony thinks it now has an edge on Microsoft as it goes after diehard gamers with its motion device.
The Strip gets hip Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 5:27PMLAS Vegas might be sexy and incredibly popular, but it’s never really had much hipster cred. To understand just how un-ironic Sin City can be, take a little trek out to the upmarket Boca Park shopping center on South Rampart Boulevard. When you enter...
Old Skateland North building devoted to soccer, other sports Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 11:40PMA popular pastime from another era is being replaced with a growing one from today at a venue on Springfield’s north end.
UA, MSU players visit kids at arcade Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 3:45AMThe University of Alabama football team got into the Disney spirit before even taking to the practice field Sunday to begin preparations for the Capital One Bowl.
Savoring the sounds of 2010 Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 3:56PMFans, musicians and insiders list their favorite CDs, concerts and moments of 2010.
Bowling: Garber rallies late at regional qualifier Tuesday, December 21, 2010 @ 11:57PMWe may have an opportunity to see Wayne Garber on the ESPN's bowling telecast again this next PBA season. Garber won a 2011-12 PBA Tour exemption by placing fourth at the recent PBA Regional Players Invitational held in Reno.
NBA Skinny: Double Trouble Monday, December 20, 2010 @ 7:10PMBrandon Jennings' broken foot is a tremendous blow to fantasy owners and the Bucks' team offense.
18 Ultrafast Tech Gift Ideas to Rescue the Procrastination-Prone Giver Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 8:40PMStalling? Go digital and get a gift out in time using our suggestions for games, books, services, and causes that can reach your loved one almost instantly.
18 Ultrafast Tech Gift Ideas to Rescue the Procrastination-Prone Giver Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 8:00PMYou're packing your bags to head out of town for the holidays when you suddenly realize you forgot to buy something for your uncle or your friend Nick at work. It's too late to get something to them by mail, and you'd have to be a fool to brave the retail world to find that perfect gift. So how can you save yourself?
Press Release - Race your way to a iTunes gift card with Crazy Taxi! this winter Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ 9:55AMLondon based Michaels Apps today announced a promotional holiday contest for Crazy Taxi!, the developer's arcade style racing game for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Press Release - AutoRobot TD reinvents the tower defense game genre for the mobile age Wednesday, December 8, 2010 @ 11:25AMUK based Mobile Force Corp. today announces AutoRobot TD - Defend and Defeat for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Gifts for readers Saturday, November 27, 2010 @ 11:26PMNot long ago, you needed only make two decisions to please the avid reader on your holiday list: Which book? Hardcover or paperback?
AREA BOWLING/ Nov. 19 scores Friday, November 19, 2010 @ 10:14PMEd Bajer 252-682, Chet Flakers Jr. 678, Sandy Tanner 251-676, Grady Thompson 257, Chuck Putzbach 256. Next Friday at Abbott, 10 a.m. ABBOTT: Darin Tesmer Mem. -- Tom Baldi Sr 267-269-783, Brandon Ziccarelli 252-279-768, Bob Hammes 264-737, Tom Stanek 257-263-722, Geno Walh 257-704.
Countdown to Christmas : A guide to holiday events in Naples Thursday, November 18, 2010 @ 3:35PMYour guide to holiday events in Naples.
Bars, clubs and other nightlife Thursday, November 18, 2010 @ 9:36AMBARSSARASOTATHE BEACH CLUB: Kettle of Fish, 10 p.m. Nov. 18. 5151 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key. 349-
In the Works: Taylor & Madigan in "Future Weather," Timoner's "Dust" & More Thursday, November 11, 2010 @ 1:04PMLili Taylor and Amy Madigan star in Jenny Deller's story of a budding teen scientist who must contend with an unstable home in "Future Weather." The script won multiple grants from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and received attention at the recent Film Independent Filmmaker Forum. This week's column also features a film co-directed by Ondi Timoner and Robert James about some unclaimed human ...
Gamecity Festival: 10 must-see events Monday, October 25, 2010 @ 10:29PMThe fifth GameCity festival is taking place in Nottingham this week. It's one of the world's most respected celebrations of video game culture – and here's why you should join the Guardian Gamesblog there... When I started playing computer games in the eighties, a major city-wide event celebrating this emerging pastime would have been all but inconceivable. Tabloid-led mainstream thought tended ...