The New York Geekcast

NYGC Avian Updates – 2010-03-10

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Recording tonight! Episode 30: Video Games as Art. Thoughts? Comments? PUT EM RIGHT HERE http://bit.ly/cTm8H3 #
http://twitpic.com/16m33r – The Linda Blair as April O'Neil action figure. #TMNT #
Alright, episode 30 – Video Games As Art is complete! Just in time for me to watch the Oscars. Look for it… http://bit.ly/bRsvRQ #

Balance to universe returned – Billy Mitchell’s DK record beaten again.

Andrew — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:03:49 +0000

“Hi. My name is Hank Chien. By day I am a plastic surgeon, by night I deflate the massive egos of douche…err…hot sauce salesmen with mullets.” *

Press release

Interview

Scoreboard

*may not be an actual Hank Chien quote

NYGC Episode 30 – Video Games As Art

David — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:01:03 +0000

Can video games be considered works of art? That’s the question on the minds of the New York Geeks in this double-length episode. Come with us as we amble through a discussion that covers a history of art and gaming, criticism, context, artists’ intent, and Mortal Kombat.

We also finally reveal the winner of our second “Would You Rather?” contest, as well as kick off the third. If you’ve got a good answer, make sure to e-mail it to us at thegeeks@nygeekcast.com.

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Show Notes:

NYGC Avian Updates – 2010-03-03

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Yay 100 followers! Keep em coming! Thanks everyone! #
TAKE ON THE WORLD with this Purple Tentacle cubecraft: http://tinyurl.com/ctbuga #
Recording 3/3/10 – NYGC 30: Video Games as Art. Should there be a Pac-Man machine in the Smithsonian? Or are games… http://bit.ly/9HzgWj #
You come across these things on the internet and just wonder if they're real or not. "Oh god, why" comes to mind. http://tinyurl.com/yl78ypu #

Best and Worst Comic Book Super-Heroines

David — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:41:56 +0000

ComicsAlliance has declared it “Girl Week”, and, as such, provides us with their list of notable super-heroines, and where they fall in the spectrum of awesome.

The Best and Worst Super-Heroines In Comics! [Girl Week] – ComicsAlliance

Superpup!

Erin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:48:00 +0000

What is Superpup? It’s an unaired pilot from 1958 in which all the characters from Superman are portrayed by little people in dog costumes. You’re welcome.

Part 1:

Part 2:

Direct Link to Part 1
Direct Link to Part 2

Bite-size #4 – Flynn Lives

David — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:39:21 +0000

If you’re as geeky as we are, you’re already aware of the new TRON film coming out in December 2010. In this bite-size episode, David and Andrew discuss “Tron Legacy” after getting a sneak preview of the IMAX 3D trailer. END OF LINE.

(Warning: Spoilers)

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Mega Man 2 on the Ipod touch FAIL

Nelson — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:53:35 +0000

I didn’t beat the game yet but I thought I’d post Mega Man 2 glitching on my Ipod Touch. Metal Man got stuck at the top. This was the first real glitch otherwise it’s played alright so far. Don’t you love his silly dancing?