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Inq. of the Week: May the Dice be with you

June 18, 2007 by Dave

Last week, we asked what kind of gamer you classified yourself as. The top pick was Explorer/Achiever with 9 votes… possibly because it was the most positive of all the options. I know that most of you like to talk smack and just won’t admit it. Second place was my pick, the Dysfunctional Game Designer, […]

Filed Under: Board, Card, and Miniature Games, Comics, Critical Bits, Inquisition of the Week, Movies, Roleplaying Games, Science Fiction & Fantasy Genre, Video Games

We're back!

June 1, 2007 by Dave

Sorry for the downtime everyone- we became too popular! We’ll be sure this month to make sure we have plenty of bandwidth to last us, especially to accomodate all the new stuff we want to do… (mysterious!) We’ll try to fill in a few days worth of posts for the last week. The Inquisition of […]

Filed Under: Critical Bits, News

Would you lick Leia?

March 30, 2007 by joshx0rfz

Or would you rather lick Chewbacca? RAARRRRRAAROOwwwwWW Courtesy .

Filed Under: Critical Bits, Movies, News

Newsflash!

October 26, 2006 by joshx0rfz

Your mom jokes are no longer funny! And yes, I know my mom isn’t funny. Feel free to comment! Wikipedia contributes the following wisdom. As can be seen, a clever use of the “your mom” format of the joke can defy this newsflash. A mechanical “your mom” response will from now on be seen as […]

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Neon Genesis Evangelion OVA?

September 9, 2006 by Dave

According to ICV2, Gainax is in the works to produce four movies to completely retell the Evangelion story, but in a much simpler way. The move is designed to make the acclaimed series more “accessible” to new viewers (and presumably, viewers who were totally bewildered the first time around.) From the Article: “This “remake” will […]

Filed Under: Anime, Critical Bits, News

RPG Motivational Posters

August 12, 2006 by Dave

I really got a kick out of these “RPG Motivational Posters.” They’ve been making the rounds for a while, but I came across them in a forum while researching my new rpg that I’m preparing to run. My favorite was the “World of Synnibar” one, since I’ve actually played a game of what is probably […]

Filed Under: Critical Bits, Roleplaying Games, Web Meme

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

Tommorrow is Towel Day! Everyone break out your towels!

May 24, 2006 by The Bored Gamer

May 25th – Towel Day. This is a day of remembrance for the great Douglas Adams. So break out the towel, and never leave home without it! oh, and remember to soak it in some juicy nutrients to suck on later! YUM!

Filed Under: Critical Bits, News, Science Fiction & Fantasy Genre

Super Mario Commie

May 14, 2006 by Dave

It’s Super Mario, it’s epic, and it’s Soviet. No, it’s not a newly announced Wii game, it’s just a kickass flash animation. (via Digg)

Filed Under: Critical Bits, Video Games, Web Meme

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