Casual Friday

4 Recession-Busting Tips for Gamers

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700

Whether it's in the form of fantastic free Web games or great bundle deals, you can get a lot of bang for your entertainment buck these days. Find out where the deals are hiding.

Ancient Atari Joysticks Unearthed

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:45:00 -0700

Atari joysticks found buried in rock? One man is digging up tech fossils--and creating some of his own in the process.

Apple iPhone 3GS vs. Palm Pre: In Real Life

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:15:00 -0700

What's it like to take the Apple iPhone 3GS and the Palm Pre for a two-week test drive? Here's a head-to-head review that tries to keep it real.

Sexy iPhone App Funds a Startup

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0700

The true story of how one goofball iPhone app saved a company and funded a new MMO game.

The Goofiest Game Gear Ever Made

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0700

Take a walk down memory lane with some of the oddest game controllers ever conceived.

Goodbye, Comcast (or 'How I Learned to Love the Internet')

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:20:00 -0700

As national broadcasters flip the switch on the long-anticipated digital TV upgrade, here's your last line of defense to get you up to speed. And how one nerd is now saving money on his cable bill.

E3 2009 in Pictures

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:12:00 -0700

Video games, protestors, and parties: A candid day-in-the-life look at what an editor sees when he roams a video game trade show.

The E3 Digital Photo Scavenger Hunt

Sat, 30 May 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Place your picks for random things you'd like to see photos of at E3. Our intrepid reporter will see how many he can snag.

Wii Workout Games vs. a Personal Trainer

Thu, 28 May 2009 22:00:00 -0700

A professional personal trainer takes on four Wii Workout games to see what works, what doesn't--and who needs to go back to the gym.

Cancel Your Cable, Watch TV on an Xbox

Thu, 21 May 2009 22:00:00 -0700

Can a program installed on your PC beat cable providers at their own game? Read about one man's quest to avoid a crummy digital-upgrade box.

Death to Gaming Mice

Thu, 14 May 2009 22:00:00 -0700

Wireless gaming mice are expensive, slick status symbols for the hard-core. But are they worth the money? And are they safe for your hands? We look at two models to find out.

Attack of the Zombie Games

Thu, 07 May 2009 22:00:00 -0700

It's a pandemic--zombie games are everywhere! Are there enough good ones to play, or has yet another meme jumped the shark?