• 30Sep

    Want to see what has to be one of the most random uses of the Konami Code (up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, b, a), has been discovered at Brigham Young University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy website. Just head over and check it out yourself. NC

  • 30Sep
    Categories: Comic News, Tech

    Clark Gregg, the actor known for his recurring role as Agent Phil Coulson in Marvel Studios’ Iron Man movies, visited the Raytheon Sarcos research lab in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the unveiling of the company’s wearable XOS 2 robotics suit. NC

  • 29Sep
    Categories: Comic News, Design, Style

    So if you were to combine Boba Fett with Super Mario Bro’s you’d get this t-shirt. Better hurry up with your ordering though, this latest offering from Tee Fury will be gone in less than 12 hours. $9. NC

  • 29Sep
    Categories: Gear, Music, Outdoors, Tech

    Dr. Dre continues to build his headphones line with this latest installment, a set of headphones design from scratch for the active lifestyle. UV protection, hear hooks, tougher build, and sweat resistance are all apart of the Dr.’s plan for fitness headphones. $170. NC

  • 29Sep
    Categories: Entertainment, Tech

    The movie about Facebook comes out tomorrow, and while the film follows the journey of Mark Zuckerberg from college kid to millionaire, it’s also about what one person can do if they set their mind to it… Which is funny considering how most people do nothing when playing on Facebook. NC

  • 29Sep
    Categories: Comic News

  • 28Sep

    This Tuesday brings about the release of the hugely successful follow up to Iron Man, Iron Man II. But as with Iron Man, The Dark Knight and many others, this Tuesday also brings choices, will you buy the standard edition, the combo pack with the digital copy and DVD, or the almighty extremely limited run Steelbook edition, available exclusively at Target and limited to only 30,000 units.

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  • 28Sep

    Take that you stinking Redcoats. NC

  • 28Sep
    Categories: Gear, Outdoors, Style

    These Aviator shades have a leg up on other by not only offering great style and quality at a low price, but because unlike other brands, these have a story behind them. As explained in the Knockaround blog post, 3 Generations of Aviator Sunglasses, these nice looking glasses were designed after a pair the brands founder Adam Moyer’s Grandfather wore, along with another pair worn by Adam’s Father.

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  • 27Sep
    Categories: Entertainment, Music

    The Arcade Experience is like a highlight reel of care-free youth and adolescence. Like unearthing a time capsle or turning the pages of a yearbook this band somehow brings to life only the best of lifes most memorable moments.

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