Currently playing WoW, considering getting Starcraft and play an assortment of console games.  Let's talk some gaming.  360 Kinect...epic fail or fun toy?  I'm edging towards epic fail.

So!  The new format for the podcast!

Thing is, I really enjoy the shorter format but I don't want to miss any of the old features!  How Geek Was Your Week, Dared Movies, Events Calendar, Interviews, etc...

SUGGESTIONS:  Weekly podcast continues to have How Geek Was Your Week, Interviews and then a single "Geek Event We Are Most Looking Forward To This Week" along with a suggestion to check the events calendar on the website.  Then, once a month we get THE BIG PODCAST with a full Events Calendar and Dared Movie (along with the usual interviews and Geek Week).  And then at NorWesCon we can have a "Seattle Geekly Presents:  Suffer Along With Shannon" movie event!  I envision it as a charity event where, for a few months ahead of time, people can donate a certain dollar amount to a charity in exchange for a ticket and the chance to choose the Dared Movie!

Gah... I'm just too full of ideas today!

DARXIIDE - "N FLY" (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) "HOTT!!!"
(Youtube) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....KIrMXUIDNw
Artist: Sicill ft. Nick Dominguez, Shizz
Song: N FLY
Album: Sicboiz
Producer: Original Instrumental by "Doughboi"
Year: 2010
Label: Unsigned
Bio: Northwest rap crew "Darxiide" (From Tacoma, WA)

I thought I would share my response I sent to the author rkchapman@wcco.com

Please feel free to also email the author with your thoughts.

http://wcco.com/entertainment/.....51621.html

"Study: Video Games Linked To Reckless Driving"
"The findings do not directly link playing video games to reckless driving."

Very impressive contradiction there.

"The research comes on the heels of a record number of teenagers losing their lives on Minnesota roadways. Nineteen teenagers have died in car accidents in the past six months."

How many of these teenagers played video games? Please don't assume that just because they're teenagers, they all do. Also it might be helpful if you broke it down a little further. If a drunk driver killed a teenager, which would be in your statistic, how is that related to video games? I know teenagers like to wear tennis shoes. Maybe it is the shoe's fault that these kids are dying in traffic incidents.

You also report on the mental harm "Grand Theft Auto" may have on a 16 year old who just received their license. Now, if only there was a way we could keep the game out of the hands of minors. Perhaps we could get the ESRB to come up with some sort of rating system that we could print on these games that would tell parents that the game is not intended for their child. Oh wait, I forgot there is a big 'M for Mature' rating on that game. So maybe you should do a story on the parents that allow a 16 year old to play a video game that is rated 'M'

Mr. Chapman, I don't mean to be facetious, but you are being very biased and broad in your article. I pride myself in being a very safe driver and an avid video gamer. For you to attack this topic without any real evidence and just a few quotes from random people is very unprofessional for a journalist.

I look forward to reading your next article to see if you are able to comprehend my response.

Sincerly,
-Dan L.

Here's the news you've been waiting for!!

Seattle's 5th Annual Charity Movie Event for Equality Now -- Can't Stop the Serenity 2010!!

When and Where: July 17th, Saturday @ MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry) - Directions
Time: 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors open at 4:30 pm - movie starts at 5:00 pm)

What it is: Created by fans of the movie Serenity, Can't Stop the Serenity (CSTS) has become a worldwide benefit movement in support of Joss Whedon's favorite charity, Equality Now - an international organization that works against violence and for the protection and promotion of human rights for women and girls around the world. http://www.equalitynow.org

Activities planned so far: 

Joss Whedon's shiny sci fi action movie, Serenity

A special live music presentation featuring Vixy & Tony, and Marian Call!

Costume/fashion show with door prizes

Raffle baskets filled with awesome goodies

Browncoat social hour with munchable hors d'oeuvres and beverages

And Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog!

Our amazing committee is still dreaming up plans and exciting events to take place for this years' shindig so keep your communicator open for further details.

Ticket details:
ALL TICKETS WILL BE PICKED UP AT WILL CALL ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT
$15 advance/$17 day of show (movie and raffle only)

Event Tickets: $30 advance purchase - includes Serenity screening, raffle prizes, social hour and appetizers, special live music presentation, costume/fashion show, trivia contest, a 'Better Chance of Winning' Raffle and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog!

Tickets, t-shirts, tote bags and raffle tickets are available for purchase on-line at CSTS Seattle (http://www.cstsseattle.org) so check the website under the "Tickets" tab.

T-shirts - $20 each - Sizes available: S-5X (black) in unisex and women's style. T-shirts are only available for purchase online and must be picked up at the event. This year's artwork is by a local artist, Emily, and is available for viewing on the website.

Word of mouth is our friend. Tell everyone you know, send a text, post on Facebook/MySpace/LiveJournal, Tweet about it! We aim to misbehave!

http://www.unexpectedproductio.....rovisedMan

Tickets are $7, available online or at the door!

Thanks!

Tony

Fluxx, Chez Geek, We Didn't Play Test This At All, Munchkin (Cthulu) are all awesome and always great fun.

Even though I think I'm probably the only person who ever checks these forums, I'll continue to update as I receive more information