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Internet Unsurprisingly Chooses Cat For Newest Monopoly Piece

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:47:08 +0000

The public has spoken and Monopoly will cast away the boring old iron token, a symbol of domestic housework from a simpler time (it's not even an electric iron), which has been included in the board game for almost 80 years.

In its place will be a cat. Hey, are you really that surprised? The internet loves cats.

Vote to Keep Your Favorite Monopoly Game Piece In Production

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:02:05 +0000

Sorry 'Monopoly' fans, you're going to have to say good-bye to one iconic game piece soon. According to a recent Facebook post, 'Monopoly' wants their fans to vote on which piece is their favorite. The item with the fewest votes will be kicked out of the game, 'American Idol'-style.

20 Classic Board Game Commercials

Danny Groner — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:43:39 +0000

With new technology and video games, kids today are turning to small screens for their entertainment. But not so long ago you’ll recall a time when board games were all the rage. With just a catchy jingle and footage of some kids enjoying some healthy competition, commercials would entice thousands of youngsters to bug their [...]

12-Year-Old Uses Dungeons And Dragons to Help Dad Solve Scientific Riddle

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:57:50 +0000

When you look at someone, you are immediately drawn to their eyes. Scientists have been unsure if this is because humans are programmed to stare at eyes or at faces in general.

Alan Kingstone, a psychologist at the University of British Columbia, had been working on this quandary and was having trouble thinking of an experiment which separated the eyes from the center of the face. He was telling his 12-year-old son Julian about it when the boy came up with an inspired idea.

Competitive Horseshoes Has Some Tough Competitors

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 17:45:54 +0000

Being a pro athlete takes a ridiculous amount of hard work and dedication. You have to watch your diet to the most detailed calorie. You have to do an ungodly amount of strength and endurance training. You put your career, future and life on the line every time you take the playing field. Believe it or not, the same can be said for pro-horseshoes throwers.

Playing Computer Games at Work May Improve Productivity and Lessen Absenteeism

Shay Hill — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:32:59 +0000

I’ve tried to tell my bosses for years that playing computer games is good for me; now I have proof. However, the type of game is really what makes the difference in whether or not it’s actually beneficial to your health. I don’t think Farmville counts but there are some games that studies say can [...]

Urine-Controlled Video Games Make Going to the Bathroom Not So Boring [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:21:38 +0000

Guys, what’s the main problem with the bathroom? Could it be the lack of video games? A British gaming company solved this problem when it began testing a line of urinal mounted, urine-controlled video games that allow fellows to use their “joysticks” to control the action. Inferred sensors detect the direction of the player’s urine [...]

The New "Fantasy" Game-Fantasy Hunter [AUDIO]

Wes Nessman — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:00:08 +0000

I don’t understand “fantasy” sports at all. I guess it’s a good tool for gambling or bragging rights, but I think this one is a real stretch. Check it after the break. Why get up and stomp through mud getting bug bit when some one else can do it for you. Now you can “fantasy” [...]

Dead Space 2 Is Coming

Wes — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:02:26 +0000

This has to be one of the best advertisements ever for a video game: ROLL IT!