Action games “improve visual attention”

Yet another study has been produced showing that video gaming has potential medical benefits. The new research, carried out at the University of Rochester, looked into gaming’s effect on the processing of visual information. In particular, it examined the ability to pick up on a specific image within all the visual detail that falls into […]



World’s Biggest Harry Potter Fan

Youtube user HarryPotterHimself wants to win Moviefone’s “America’s Biggest Harry Potter Fan” contest, so he submitted his entry in the form of a Youtube video, which is embedded below. “I’ve read each of them over 100 times, I know the stories inside and out. And for the last 12 years I’ve been the biggest, most […]



Yahoo Gives Us a Clue About Star Wars and Star Trek

Here’s some very interesting demograpic information from Yahoo’s search engine statistics about Star Wars and Star Trek.  It looks like Star Wars has a big lead in the female demographics for women aged 25-44, where Star Trek appears to keep a higher level of search from older men (35+). The information is pulled from a beta […]

Holiday Gift Guide for the Hungry Geek

The holidays are quickly and inexorably approaching. And if you’re like me, you’re likely to find a few hilarious (and well-intended) presents under the old Christmas tree, or your celebratory equivalent. Because, try as our families might, sometimes it’s just plain impossible to find a good gift for a geek without some really good direction. […]