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Archive: 06-2012

• Is Nikola Tesla the greatest geek who ever lived?

  If genius inventor and revolutionary thinker Nikola Tesla doesn’t get your vote for the greatest geek ever, tell us who does and why in the comments section.

  Posted by Mary Weilage | June 28, 2012, 2:02 PM PDT

• The 10 superheroes most in need of a movie reboot

  Jay Garmon lists his picks for the 10 movie and TV superhero franchises most in need of a big screen reboot.

  Posted by Jay Garmon | June 28, 2012, 11:26 AM PDT

• Videos: The Hobbit and Wreck-It Ralph trailers, Geek & Sundry goes country

  If you’re a fan of Tolkien, classic video games, or Felicia Day, check out at least one of these three geeky videos.

  Posted by Mary Weilage | June 22, 2012, 9:57 AM PDT

• Geek Trivia: What is the only man-made border consistently visible from space?

  What is the only man-made political border consistently visible from space? Our Trivia Geek provides the answer.

  Posted by Jay Garmon | June 21, 2012, 6:50 AM PDT

• The five best Star Trek: Voyager episodes of all time!

  Even Voyager haters have to concede the show flirted with greatness at times, as these five episodes ably demonstrate.

  Posted by Jay Garmon | June 14, 2012, 11:23 AM PDT

• The best and the worst sci-fi dads

  Let us know if your list of the best and worst fathers in science fiction books, TV shows, and movies differs from Wally Bahny’s selections.

  Posted by Wally Bahny | June 14, 2012, 7:54 AM PDT

• Geek Trivia: What is the all-time best-selling video game that gamers paid to play?

  Not counting giveaways, freemiums, or games bundled with consoles, what video game has sold the most copies in history?

  Posted by Jay Garmon | June 8, 2012, 7:25 AM PDT

• World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria beta first look

  Mists of Pandaria is an upcoming expansion to World of Warcraft. Wally Bahny provides highlights and screenshots from the beta version.

  Posted by Wally Bahny | June 7, 2012, 5:58 PM PDT

• R.I.P. Ray Bradbury - The man who dreamed the future

  Ray Bradbury set the tone for more of the 20th century than most realize. Jay Garmon reflects on a personal encounter that highlighted the influence of this legendary creative mind.

  Posted by Jay Garmon | June 6, 2012, 11:00 AM PDT

• Get ready to view the last Venus transit for another 115 years

  Wally Bahny rounds up tips for viewing the transit of Venus across the sun on June 5-6. If you missed the 2004 show, this is your last chance for another 115 years!

  Posted by Wally Bahny | June 4, 2012, 10:08 AM PDT