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Archives for 2006

YouTube of the Week: Olaf's LotR Voiceover

June 13, 2006 by Dave

(Via BoingBoing)

Filed Under: Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy Genre, YouTube Tuesday

Holy Crap, It's Neil Gaiman!

June 7, 2006 by Bartoneus

Over a week ago, many of us went to Balticon as we tend to do every year. This year was different in many ways, however, not only due to the change in location but also the Guest of Honor. In many of the recent cons the GoH has been, shall I say, obscure. With the […]

Filed Under: Comics, News, The Architect DM

Robocop Vs Neo

June 4, 2006 by The Bored Gamer

A very very well done movie mashup video with Robocop taking on Neo with Yoda showing up for.. well really no good reason. The scenes were spliced together nicely most of the time, with a few scenes that were obviously forced together, but overall very very entertaining. Source: xfm.net (replaced with YouTube link –Ed)

Filed Under: Science Fiction & Fantasy Genre, YouTube Tuesday

Super Mario Live!

June 4, 2006 by The Bored Gamer

Super Mario : Live Cool video of some dude and his crew performing the first level of Super Mario Bros. for a college talent show. It’s got some pretty awesome touches, especially when someone pauses the ‘game’. Source: Buzz Patrol

Filed Under: Critical Bits, Video Games, YouTube Tuesday

Geeks in Love

June 3, 2006 by Dave

By Lemon Demon (who brought us the Ultimate Showdown): It’s Geeks in Love.

Filed Under: Critical Bits, Web Meme

Snakes on a Plane

June 3, 2006 by Dave

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Filed Under: Movies, Roleplaying Games, Web Meme

Price of Nintendo Wii Not to Exceed $250

June 3, 2006 by drscotto

Seperate video game news websites are reporting that Nintendo has said the North American price for the Nintendo Wii will not exceed $250. This will make the Wii a must buy for video game lovers, regardless of other consoles. DrScotto and Critical-hits love to bring you all the hype! Sources: Total Video Games Gamespot Beta […]

Filed Under: News, Video Games

We're Sorry, Mr. T

June 1, 2006 by Dave

I’m afraid that if we keep making “your mom” jokes, this might happen. (via Warren Ellis)

Filed Under: YouTube Tuesday

Leeroy Jenkins… the CCG?

May 31, 2006 by The Bored Gamer

This one is for the the World of Warcraft-ians among us. Apparently in the upcoming World of Warcraft CCG, there will be a card immortalizing Leeroy Jenkins himself. Also, other cards are planned that use humorous/true stories from the WoW community. The Leeroy Jenkins card will be illustrated by Gabe from Penny-Arcade, which should be […]

Filed Under: Board, Card, and Miniature Games, Video Games

Spiel Des Jahres Nominees Announced

May 31, 2006 by Dave

The Spiel Des Jahres, the German Game of the Year awards, nominees have been announced. They are: Seeräuber Aqua Romana Just 4 Fun Thurn und Taxis Blue Moon City

Filed Under: Board, Card, and Miniature Games, News

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