How Netflix could have avoided the user outrage

Netflix has just announced a change in its plans that will take effect for customers that are signing up today, and effect pre-existing customers September 1st. The service will be constructing a wall between their streaming platforms and disc home-delivery services. This means that for people who just want streaming it will be $7.99 and for people who just want the home delivery services it will be $7.99. Before you could have both for $9.99 and today both will be a combination of both fees for $15.98 — everyone is flipping out. — More after the break!

A look inside Google+ and everything that we love/hate

It was just a few days ago that Google officially announced it’s leap of faith into the social game, and of course it exploded into a whirlwind of speculation. “How would Google beat Facebook at their own game?”. That was the big question after the announcement, and after a short spurt of observation, I realized that people were already packing their bags, ready to jump the Facebook ship — but haven’t we seen this all before? And didn’t it all fail?

Quick Thoughts on Proun

This week, I’ve found something special for a nice gaming experience. Let’s talk Proun, an indie game from the awesomely named Joost Van Dongen, who developed it in his spare time over the course of six years. It’s a stylistic, abstract 3D racer that features a fantastic artistic style and great music.

Best of E3 2011 - Our top games, trailers, and moments

Although the press conferences at could’ve used some work, the new games and hardware announced at E3 were really the talk of the show. Nintendo’s Wii U and Sony’s PS Vita were some of the debut hardware, whike Tomb Raider, Super Mario 3DS, Battlefield 3, MW3, Streetfighter X Tekken, and Halo 4 were some of the top titles showcased. There is so much more that happened, so let’s take some time and look at the best of E3 2011! — Catch it all after the break!

OkayGeek's E3 2011 prediction extravaganza special

With only a mere few days until the year’s biggest gaming event, tension is rising high for those glued to their calendars and controllers. 2010 was definitely Nintendo’s show; what with the announcement of a new Kirby, Zelda, Kid Icarus, and a 3D enabled DS. However, Microsoft came out with guns blazing, sights set on Nintendo’s casual market with the formal revealing of Kinect and the new 360 slim. Sony was just a joke, and so far this year they have a lot of “esplainin’ to do!” So without further ado, let’s get into what we think will go down at this year’s E3. — More after the break!

FortressCraft copies Minecraft - Why you shouldn't be angry

Minecraft is one of the biggest sensations of the modern indie gaming era. Minecraft has amassed a userbase of 8.7 Million people (only 27% have purchased the game legally) and it has taken the creative world by storm. Awaiting an official release later this year, Minecraft fans have been foaming at the mouth for a console version, and Notch hasn’t mentioned much info in that regard. Then, along came FortressCraft…

Putting Steve Jobs back into perspective

I enjoy many Apple products and respect Apple’s mission to create the “best products in the world”, but I also understand their ethics aren’t always, well, ethical. Apple isn’t a bad company, in fact, they aren’t really different than any other company out there. We just want to make sure people are reminded about a certain someone, and the pretty un-cool things they do. We’re talking about Steve Jobs.