Santa’s Annual Wish List

Santa spends most of the year scanning the horizon for the coolest items. He is known for suggesting some great gifts.  Here are the gifts Santa is hoping HE will get this year. HYPERJUICE   Even ... Continue Reading →

Games During the Clampdown

We have all experienced an increase in board games, card games and other at-home activities during these strange days. I have written before about other great activities, and here are ... Continue Reading →

Virtual Murder Mystery – Red Herring Provides Laughs During the Current Clampdown

We were trying to figure out how to celebrate my birthday, and a British company had a great solution. Red Herring has been providing kits for murder mystery parties for years, and ... Continue Reading →

Dads and Grads 2019 – Gift Giving Guide

Every year late Spring brings the dilemma of choosing gifts for graduates and fathers. To help guide you through the thicket of options, here are some suggestions.   Leather Original ... Continue Reading →

LA Games Conference Provides a Crystal Ball

The 15th annual LA Games Conference assembled a sage group of speakers and a diverse audience eager to exchange viewpoints and get a glimpse of where the industry is headed. Here ... Continue Reading →

Santa’s Eclectic Holiday Gift Giving Guide 2018

Folks have been asking me for a couple weeks about my suggestions for cool Christmas gifts. I have dutifully held off publishing my annual list until Thanksgiving. Back in the day the ... Continue Reading →

Esports Is No Longer For Kids – XLIVE Conference Dives Deep Into The Exploding Sector

If you are of a certain age, you will no doubt be dubious about the idea of folks paying money to watch other folks play video games. You would likewise be stunned to know that not ... Continue Reading →

LUCASFILM & ILM Launch ILMxLAB to Develop Immersive Computer Animated Entertainment

By David Riess   Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and parent company Lucasfilm, Ltd. have announced the formation of ILM Experience Lab (ILMxLAB), a new division that will draw ... Continue Reading →