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As the show began there was a glimmer of hope and promise. Zach Levi, star of NBC’s Chuck, seemed genuine and was as passionate about his role as host just as last year’s Neil Patrick Harris was. The intro to the show was done quite well too, with even a nod to the fact that the audience was made up of developers from the various studios. The way in which Zach said, “this night is for you, for the developers,” gave me a slight tingle that this could be the year the show was redeemed. And yet… here we are… *sigh* And what’s worse is that between all the countless jokes, puns, trailers, and premieres, the award show aired only about 4 actual awards on stage. Talk about pathetic. So if you wanna know who won just hit the jump. — More after the break!

Okay Geek Team

Dec 12, 2011

Industry News,

Saturday

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Okay Geek Team

Dec 10, 2011

Leak,

Metal Gear Solid Rising trailer leaks ahead of VGA premiere -- (Video)

Metal Gear Solid Rising trailer leaks ahead of VGA premiere -- (Video)

It’s literally been years since we last saw or heard of Raiden and his own game, Metal Gear Solid: Rising. And today’s Video Game Awards were meant to break the silence and show off what Kojima’s been up to all this time. Well, leaks ruin plans but sometimes they make the hype all worth it. Is this a case of the latter? With the reveal of Platinum Games studios involvement it would seem so.

Okay Geek Team

Dec 10, 2011

Leak,

Saturday

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Dec 10, 2011

Humor,

Internet,

In case you had any doubts, Keanu Reeves is a gentleman -- (Video)

In case you had any doubts, Keanu Reeves is a gentleman -- (Video)

If you haven’t read lately, Keanu Reeves may be the most single tragic human being to walk the planet. But despite what life has given him, he’s still been able to pick himself up and be that awesome dude you wish all actors would be. Keanu saved us all from the machines and the grip of the Matric, and here he is saving a lady from having to stand while on the subway. Beautiful — *tear*.

Dec 10, 2011

Humor,

Internet,

Thursday

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Dec 8, 2011

Applications,

iPad

OnLive releases tablet / iPad support for next-gen gaming via streaming

OnLive releases tablet / iPad support for next-gen gaming via streaming

We’ve seen it, we’ve used it, and OnLive is a service that no one should ignore. While you may have a sweet gaming set-up on your entertainment system or at your PC, there’s always that chance that somene else may be using it and you’re still in the mood to game. Well, with OnLive’s new update and app that allows you to wirelessly stream games to your Android tablet or iPad, you can go just about anywhere… as long as you’re hooked up to WiFi and are sporting their wireless controller ($50) — buy HERE.

Dec 8, 2011

Applications,

iPad

Wednesday

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Brandon Davenport

Dec 7, 2011

Pid: Portal, Little Big Planet and Super Mario rolled into one game - (Video)

Pid: Portal, Little Big Planet and Super Mario rolled into one game - (Video)

I love games that take our favorite things, and mix them up just the right way without simply copying the original and instead adding some new value and polish to them. Pid is a side-scroller, co-op game where you manipulate the world to get through without causing too much trouble for yourself. It’s got stealth, a great style and the music is definately going to be killer — Pid should be coming to digital platforms 2012

Brandon Davenport

Dec 7, 2011

Tuesday

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Dec 6, 2011

Microsoft,

Microsoft releases Xbox dashboard update, available to everyone -- (Video)

Microsoft releases Xbox dashboard update, available to everyone -- (Video)

Tons of new features — probably more than ever seen in one single update since NXE first launched a few years ago. On top of loads of Kinect functionality, you also get TV options for subscribers of certain cable services across the globe. We won’t go into them here since the list is pretty extensive but Major Nelson has been kind enough to do that for us — seen HERE.

Dec 6, 2011

Microsoft,

Monday

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Dec 5, 2011

World,

iPhone

Julian Assange: "iPhone, Blackberry, Gmail users are all 'screwed' -- (Video)

Julian Assange: "iPhone, Blackberry, Gmail users are all 'screwed' -- (Video)

If you live in the year 2011 and believe that your internet, mobile, and social activity isn’t monitored on a 24/7 hour basis then my friend, I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Julian Assange paints the picture quite bluntly in this video where he explains that in a post-9/11 world, it’s more common than you think that spy software is being contracted out by local governments to monitor its citizens — even on their private devices.

Dec 5, 2011

World,

iPhone