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Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 9:27am
This is what a $200 MacBook Pro Looks Like
Some might say it's a work of art. Others might say that it's the work of thugs at a nightclub. In either case, there's no denying the originality of this MacBook Pro, which features a Core i5 2.4 GHz, 4GBs of RAM, and the unbelievable price tag of just $200: Image Source: Craigslist Ad Yes, it...
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Friday, December 16, 2011 - 10:03am
Five Corporations Zynga's IPO Could Impact
Which companies could benefit and which could suffer at the success or failure of Zynga's public debut? Later this morning, Zynga will begin trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “ZNGA.” The company's long-awaited IPO was announced at a price between $8.50 and $10, and is now...
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Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 1:49pm
Don't Bet the FarmVille on Zynga's Success
If unrelenting greed wasn't enough to chase investors away, maybe Zynga's accounting practices will turn them off. Business Insider has posted an interesting video from Bloomberg's Cory Johnson, in which the reporter breaks down the social game company's revenue and so-called profits. In short,...
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Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 2:09pm
Where Do Fanboys Come From?
Do they grow on trees? Did they come from another planet? Is there a secret lab in South America that builds them from scratch? No one knows for sure. But after encountering dozens of these creatures myself, I figured it was time to investigate. Let's start by taking a closer look at the four...
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Monday, October 31, 2011 - 3:10pm
Grand Theft Auto V: Crazy, Violent and Gruesome Desires for Rockstar's Next Masterpiece
With less than two days away from the worldwide unveiling of Grand Theft Auto V, it's time to dig into the rumors, dismember the lies, and share our desires/predictions for what the next Grand Theft Auto will bring. Time For a New Setting… The most common rumors surrounding Grand Theft Auto V...
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 2:10pm
Nancy Grace Isn't the Only One Showing Off Her "Stuff"
Now video game characters are getting in on the naked fun. Remember the controversy with Grand Theft Auto? The media went crazy when hidden nudity and sex games were uncovered. Before that, the media jumped all over Mortal Kombat for displaying buckets of the most unrealistic (read: cartoon) blood...
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 1:41pm
Take-Two Interactive at Risk for Another SEC Investigation?
Yesterday was not a great day for the company. Tomorrow might not be any better. While shares of Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) are moving upward today, the company was among the many corporations that nearly lost their lunch on Monday. Granted, Take-Two's downfall can be partially attributed...
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Netflix Price Hike Angers Customers, Opens Door for Blockbuster Invasion
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 11:49am
"Noooooooooooooo! I just paid $2 extra to get DVDs!" That was the response one of my colleagues gave when I informed her of Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) devious plans to separate its streaming and DVD services in the U.S. This questionable move comes at a time when the company is soaring. But the next...
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Monday, June 27, 2011 - 4:38pm
Review: Transformers Dark of the Moon Video Game (Xbox 360 Version)
It's not everyday that a video game that's based on a movie has what it takes to impress more than the diehard fans of the source material. Then again, Transformers: Dark of the Moon was not designed as an everyday, run-of-the-mill movie game. Developed by High Moon Studios, Dark of the Moon comes...
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Cruising Around The World Of Test Drive Unlimited 2
Monday, March 7, 2011 - 6:02pm
If Take-Two Interactive's (NASDAQ: TTWO) Grand Theft Auto series was the inventor of the open-world action/driving game, then Test Drive Unlimited was the inventor of the first open-world racer. Several game publishers have tried to use that moniker, “open-world,” in their marketing materials. But...
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