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Archive: 10-2011

• Geek Gifts 2011: iCade arcade cabinet for iPad

  iPad owners who like classic arcade and Atari games might be tempted to buy the iCade, but this reviewer doesn’t think the arcade cabinet is worth the money.

  Posted by Wally Bahny | October 31, 2011, 8:34 AM PDT

• Geek Trivia: How many countries have sued for damages under the Space Liability Convention?

  The 1972 Space Liability Convention allows international lawsuits over spacecraft crash landings. But how many SLC lawsuits have actually ever been filed?

  Posted by Jay Garmon | October 28, 2011, 7:19 AM PDT

• Geek Gifts 2011: Written in Bone nonfiction books

  If you’re shopping for a history or science buff, Justin James says these two Written in Bone books would make interesting gifts.

  Posted by Justin James | October 27, 2011, 2:06 PM PDT

• BlizzCon 2011 photos and news about World of Warcraft, Diablo III, StarCraft II

  Wally Bahny covers the major announcements at BlizzCon 2011 about the next WoW expansion pack, Diablo III, and StarCraft II. We also feature photos of costumed attendees.

  Posted by Wally Bahny | October 27, 2011, 12:47 PM PDT

• Watch Dragon Age: Redemption, Episode Three

  The latest episode of the Web series Dragon Age: Redemption starring Felicia Day has been released. Tell us what you think of Episode Three: Josmael.

  Posted by Wally Bahny | October 26, 2011, 3:12 PM PDT

• Geek Gifts 2011: Disney TRON Legacy Light Cycle Sam Flynn Zero Gravity RC Vehicle

  The Disney TRON Legacy Light Cycle Sam Flynn Zero Gravity RC Vehicle is one of those Christmas-morning gifts that kids remember for a long time.

  Posted by Mark Kaelin | October 24, 2011, 2:11 PM PDT

• Steamcon III photos of steampunk enthusiasts

  Steampunk fans convened in Seattle recently for Steamcon III. This gallery showcases some of the ornate costumes attendees wore to the event.

  Posted by Mary Weilage | October 24, 2011, 5:47 AM PDT

• Geek costumes galore at New York Comic Con 2011

  Dogs, kids, and adults all showed up dressed in their best costumes for New York Comic Con 2011. See photos from the geeky event.

  Posted by Mary Weilage | October 24, 2011, 5:42 AM PDT

• Pandas lead the way: Mists of Pandaria expansion for World of Warcraft

  A new expansion pack for World of Warcraft is on the way: Mists of Pandaria. Yes, we are talking Pandas dressed like monks.

  Posted by Mark Kaelin | October 21, 2011, 1:36 PM PDT

• Geek Gifts 2011: Sangean RCR-10 Atomic Clock Radio with iPod Dock

  Wake up on time with quantum precision to your favorite music straight off your iPod with the Sangean RCR-10 Atomic Clock Radio.

  Posted by Mark Kaelin | October 21, 2011, 8:35 AM PDT