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What’s New in the World of Nintendo
Are you the kind of person who gets a kick out of monkeys, van Gogh, Pikachu and, perhaps, Italian plumbers (among other things)? Then read this! If not, read it anyway!
Kinect Launch at Yonge-Dundas Square
Are you one of the few people left on Earth who haven’t tried the Kinect for the Xbox 360 yet and you want to take ‘er for a spin before you buy?
Hauppauge HD PVR
In today’s world full of tech-savvy individuals and easily accessible high-speed internet, there has been an increased interest in online content sharing. No, I’m not talking about piracy, or even open-source distribution of software—I’m talking about the sharing/showcasing of media. One of the key groups behind this movement is the gamers. More than ever we [...]
A Sneak Peek at the PlayStation Move
The same conversation keeps repeating itself. “So,” someone will say, “are you going to get PlayStation Move or Kinect?” The real question is about potential and, after a post-E3 hands-on with PlayStation Move, I witnessed Sony’s response to their previously disparate efforts in motion control. Upon arriving at the event, I sidled up to a [...]
7th Annual Action Figure Expo
So you like toys? Have you ever wanted to attend an entire convention dedicated to them? Well, good—because the 7th annual Action Figure Expo is coming on October 9, 2010!
G.I. Joes (and Janes): Report for Duty!
So it looks like this Saturday is yet another opportunity to throw on your cheek scar, don the army gear, wear your Cobra Commander helmet, and display your love for the G.I. Joe franchise. The Canadian Joe Con is coming to Toronto for its 8th straight year! To me, G.I. Joe is the scar-sporting Barbie [...]
TFcon: More than Meets the Eye
Toronto is about to be attacked by robots—in disguise! This weekend will be filled with Transformer goodness as the 9th annual TFcon Toronto comes to Hogtown. Billed as “Canada’s largest annual Transformers Collectors Convention” (there are others?), the event is primed to excite collectors and fanboys (and girls) both young and old. From the press [...]
