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How We Spent Time Before The Internet

12:04AM March 10, 2011 | Brian Barrett

When I harken back to the days before the internet, I can’t help but think how true this is: we know so much more now, but boy do we do less with it. Although instead of going to make the world a better place, I generally just went to kill time at the baseball card store. [Penny Arcade]

Gaming

The Next Game From The Makers Of Minecraft Is…

3:23AM March 3, 2011 | Brian Crecente

Penny Arcade and Minecraft are teaming up to make a new game that seeks to reinvent the classic collectable card game genre. More »

Online

A Graphical Analysis Of Lady-Hating Online Trolls

4:16AM February 23, 2011 | Courtney Stanton

I’m an interactive media and video games producer from the Boston area, and I want to talk about my blog comments from the week of Jan 25 – Feb 1st – and the differences between regular online discussion and trolling comments. More »

Gaming

Taking Xbox Voice Commands A Little Too Far

7:20AM November 6, 2010 | Brian Barrett

Using Kinect to navigate your Xbox with voice commands is a pretty empowering experience. Maybe a little too empowering. Maybe… deadly. [Penny Arcade] More »

Computing

Apple Tablet Rumours Are Good For Your Sexual Life

6:40AM January 23, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

You know, I have this friend of a friend who actually said “I need whatever it is right now” and “I’m hard. I’m ready now” while referring to the magic Apple tablet. A friend of a friend. [Penny Arcade]

Entertainment

Microsoft’s Retail Stores Are Eight Times As Genius

12:00PM July 21, 2009 | Jason Chen

You like Apple Geniuses? Penny Arcade shows an educated guess at how much you’re going to like Microsoft’s retail stores when they open right next to Apple ones this fall. Spoiler: a lot. [PA]

Gaming

Yes, But Which 48 Points Does Project Natal Track?

11:40PM June 8, 2009 | Adam Frucci

You only have so many joints, after all. This Penny Arcade strip sums up our worst fears/wildest dreams. [Penny Arcade]

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Entertainment

New Zune Ad Obliterated Because, You Know, It’s Stupid

6:40AM May 16, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Wes Moss. Certified financial planner. WSJ reader. Local host radio. Porcelain dog collector. Ultradouche. Jason nailed him. Now Penny Arcade has a take on the Zune Pass itself with the argument of the Zune ad.

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Entertainment

How Hot Is Your Laptop?

10:20AM January 31, 2009 | Jason Chen

Does it get this hot? Hotter? Nice work as usual, Penny Arcade. [PA]

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