Gamers, it’s time to mourn the loss of one of our oldest and most respected gaming icons. After 31 years, LucasArts has been shuttered by Disney. Around 150 employees were laid off. According to Kotaku: Publicly, Disney is saying their current games could be licensed out to a different publisher or developer, but according to… Continue reading LucasArts is gone
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If cell phones are allowed to be unlocked, the technology of the republic is working
Since the establishment of We the People, the US government site dedicated to allowing citizens to petition the government to respond to their concerns, the concept has been engulfed by follies, giggles, and sour grapes. It has not been effective in getting any real changes made in government and at times it has been more… Continue reading If cell phones are allowed to be unlocked, the technology of the republic is working
A Star Wars family tree that shows it really was a soap opera
“No. I am your father.” Audiences across the world collectively gasped when Darth Vader revealed to his nemesis Jedi in training Luke Skywalker that he was, at one point, Anakin Skywalker, his father. George Lucas went to great measures to make sure that the reveal was one of the best ones in history, even having… Continue reading A Star Wars family tree that shows it really was a soap opera
Harrison Ford to return as Han Solo for Star Wars Episode VII?
We still have two years to watch the rumors fly about the Disney chapter of Star Wars, but they’ll keep popping up faster than Apple’s iWatch rumors. That’s how much geeks and geek journalists cherish the franchise. The latest rumor is a whopper: Harrison Ford has agreed in principle to return as Han Solo as… Continue reading Harrison Ford to return as Han Solo for Star Wars Episode VII?
Geeks win with the Star Wars flash drive Pez dispenser
The Pez is strong with this one. If there’s one thing we’ve learned about true geeks over the years, it’s that they love Star Wars in any form. Our patience was tested to its fullest with the most recent trilogy, but we did not waver for very long. Disney and JJ Abrams give us hope,… Continue reading Geeks win with the Star Wars flash drive Pez dispenser
Sons of Anarchy gets the Tatooine treatment with Son of Anakin
The popular television show “Sons of Anarchy” on FX may be one of the grittiest on air today, but can it get any grittier than the story of a boy who was abandoned by a father who overthrew the galaxy’s government, only to be defeated and even reunited in war with his son years later?… Continue reading Sons of Anarchy gets the Tatooine treatment with Son of Anakin
Star Wars Wampa windshield ice scraper
Any Jedi knows that when killing a Wampa you must use all of its parts and what better use of a Wampa arm than to use it as a windshield scraper? Defeat the ice and snow this winter with a warm ice scraper you cover over your hand and forearm with the power of feeling… Continue reading Star Wars Wampa windshield ice scraper
Handcrafted Star Wars vintage longboard
There is nothing sweeter than seeing someone ride alongside you with a wicked handcrafted skateboard, especially when it is crafted with a vintage longboard style as a throwback to surfers. This nicely designed tuskin raider Star Wars longboard is 42” with ultra wide trucks to keep your run smooth, steady and secure.
Lightsaber door handle changes color when occupied
The “laser sword” we have come to know and love from the Star Wars movies, the Lightsaber, is the signature weapon used between a Jedi and a Sith, basically the weaponry used to counteract good vs. evil. Spanning back to 1977 when we were first introduced to the blade of plasma used to deflect blaster… Continue reading Lightsaber door handle changes color when occupied
Star Wars weaponry: The creation of the lightsaber [Infographic]
The lightsaber has become one of the most wanted sci-fi fantasy weaponry and it’s been replicated throughout homes with paper towel rolls, sticks and of course the toys of lightsabers. This polished fictional weapon that projects a plasma blade has been featured in every Star Wars movie, minus the Star Wars Holiday Special, with an… Continue reading Star Wars weaponry: The creation of the lightsaber [Infographic]