Laugh of the Day: Intel Makes Folks Go Batty For An Ultrabook

Posted on March 15, 2012 by geelw

OK, how come I’m never around when one of these wacky but cool Ultrabook promos happens? I could use a new laptop myself, as I’m sure the folks at Starbucks are tired of seeing me stroll in with my desktop on a hand truck when I need to take advantage of that free Wi-Fi access. All I’ve ever gotten for free here in NYC while strolling about is a lungful of cigarette smoke from exiled office workers forced to puff away outside their workplaces. Then again, given these videos were shot in Bangkok and Jakarta, the airfare alone would break my bank account.

Ah well… at this point, I’ll take a stale muffin sample over more Marlboro clouds…

Woorijip: Well, A Guy’s Also Gotta Eat, Right?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by geelw

Yeah, yeah, I’m supposed to write about games here and nothing else, I know, I know. But, sometimes you just HAVE to blab to anyone within shouting distance about something else that knocks your socks off from the first time you experience it. Finding cheap, good food in New York City isn’t impossible unless you’re determined to make your trip here as pricey as can be because you think it’s SUPPOSED to be expensive. Silly rabbit – avoid that trap and poke around for all sorts of deals, I say. Woorijip appeals to me for a few reasons: it’s got a nicely priced selection of hot and cold Korean meals, you can get some decent alcohol to go with your meal (if you like) and the noodle bar in the back whips mean and spicy bowls of soup for an ridiculously cheap price while you wait…

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L’Arc-en-Ciel Celebrates 20th Anniversary With World Tour

Posted on January 27, 2012 by geelw

OK, I’ll admit it, I’m not much of a fan, but I know people who love these guys to death and beyond. Besides, I’m not one to disparage anybody’s musical tastes, so here you go. Plus, some big press release news for you below the jump! Amusingly enough, I have the chance to send some interview questions to the band, but I can’t think of anything to offer other than big congratulations on being around for so long.

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One Of The Best Things About NYCC…

Posted on October 14, 2011 by geelw

…is this image from the convention program. It made a bunch of us in the press area laugh for a few obvious reasons those of you who go to conventions know all too well. Anyway, the con organizers need a few tips on how to treat us media folk a bit better. Herding us like sheep along with the regular attendees is a bit lousy. Other trade shows and events I’ve attended allow press onto the show floor earlier so we could make appointments and not need to deal with packs of swag-grabbing elbow throwers. Perhaps the organizers can look at those old DigitalLife shows where press and VIP’s were treated with a bit more respect (and hell, MUCH better computer access that wasn’t slower than dial-up. On a 28k modem.) Continue reading →

The Avengers Trailer: 2012 Can’t Arrive Quickly Enough For Some…

Posted on October 12, 2011 by geelw

Here’s that Avengers trailer people are buzzing about. Expect some big news at NYCC this weekend and possibly a sneak peek at a few minutes of the upcoming film. Maybe I’ll drop by the packed to the gills panel, maybe not. I’m still deciding exactly what to attend thanks to so many other meetings/screenings/diversions happening around the same time. There’s SO much going on at this year’s show that the convention is competing with itself in many areas. Anyway, May 4, 2012 isn’t THAT far away if you think about it. Just don’t start waiting in line in front of some random multiplex… that would REALLY be crazy.

FREE Movie Tickets (ACT FAST)… If You’re In New York City, That Is…

Posted on June 29, 2011 by geelw

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If you’re in the NYC area and want something really cool and FREE to do and see this coming July 13, check this offer out from New York-Tokyo.com:

FREE Movie Ticket giveaway to the NY premiere screening of the award-winning Japanese film “VILLAIN”. 7PM, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Big Cinemas Manhattan in New York City!

HOW: Head over to the New York -Tokyo Facebook page and LIKE them for your FREE ticket.
Under the VILLAIN FREE Ticket header, write either “one ticket” or “two tickets”. Simple.