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Dong has had an epiphany and will no longer resort to excuses to explain his many, many Starcraft 2 losses. He believes the Killer 2100 will give him the edge he needs to take his beatings like a man.

Then, Dong stands on a soapbox made of wet cards as he tries to convince me that the iPad's fancy graphics prevent him from actually reading books on the device. Typical day with this guy.

Wi-Fi is moving to the 60GHz band, and say good-bye to your HDMI cables! Maybe. Dong drops science on WHDI and tells us why we'… Read more

This week, we go on and on about incredibly difficult-to-pronounce product names, which is just every product Dong comes in contact with. No, I kid! Actually, no I'm not kidding. No, of course, I'm joking! Um, no, it's true, he really has a problem. Oh, come on, you guys fall for the easiest jokes. Seriously, he needs help.

Then, we talk about games. Dong's playing Starcraft 2 and brags about how he's beating beginners; and I'm knee deep in Super Street Fighter 4 and getting my hat handed to me.

Finally, power-line adapters and … Read more

Is there a vast conspiracy involving the "lost" iPhone 4G? Dong seems to think so, and he's put on his Jim Garrison hat to prove it. Yeah, that's the first and only Jim Garrison reference I'll ever make.

Then, my fellow Chicagoan Roger Ebert releases a feather-ruffling article about video games, art, and how the two shall never be as one. Surprisingly, Dong is more offended than I am.

Finally, we talk about gambling, match fixing, drugs, hookers, and money--lots of money. The latest European soccer scandal you ask? No. It's the South Korean … Read more

Welcome back again! We're here, still. Tell your friends. Anyway, this week we finally give our final thoughts on Facebook...Final. OK, they're probably not our final thoughts, but we go so in depth, we won't need to even mention Facebook for at least a few episodes. New drinking game: Take a sip every time Dong says "Facebook" in this ep.

Also, I attempt to talk game theory with Dong, but as usual, he fails miserably. He then goes on all about some easy-to-use router. I mean, this is nothing new. He does it every … Read more

Is the iPad all that it's cracked up to be? This "late" in the game, who cares what we think right? I mean, it's been out for a whole week! Anyway, Dong and I had a chance to check it out and pass judgment--ultimate judgment!

Dong finally gains elite status. He's been blessed by the gods at Blizzard with a Starcraft 2 beta key. He attempts to keep his composure, but instead it's half an episode of his giddy schoolgirl impression. Pathetic.

Also, Dong's further adventures in getting taken by the man as … Read more

Update: April Fools' day is over. Thanks for "going along" with our little joke and allowing us to have some fun with you. See you all next week!

Rumor has it the iPhone is coming to Verizon. Have our prayers been answered, or is that light at the end of the tunnel just a train? We discuss.

Then, could the WoW: Cataclysm beta be coming this month? The month of April, of which this is the first day? We're hoping.

Then, a bit of boring incredibly exciting router stuff and HD shlop from Dong.

So, enjoy your … Read more

Dong wants you to change your passwords often, and he seems committed to spreading his brand of Internet security ideals. I see it slightly differently.

Then, from the world of extreme ridiculousness--at least from my perspective--comes Game Crush . One of the saddest takes on Web 2.0 social networking I've ever heard of. In this episode, I explain why I'm so livid.

Finally, I've attributed the empty void currently in my soul to the fact that my Xbox 360 has been on the road to the red ring. Games have been crashing after two minutes of play … Read more

This week, special guest Antuan Goodwin and I gang up on Dong as he has trouble deciding which race to enter on his 2010 census.

Then we move on to a cinematic gem, a celluloid triumph, if you will. I'm speaking, of course, of "Black Dynamite!" (hears "Dynamite! Dynamite! in the background). We explain why, if you haven't seen this movie yet, you're a blight on humanity and we don't wanna be your friend anymore.

If Apple, Microsoft, and Google were women, which would Dong want to date? Listen to find out the … Read more

Nerdfest! Dong tells us about the very exciting nerdfest he had this weekend and how the Xbox 360 controller sucks compared to the keyboard and mouse. And excuses, excuses, excuses about why he didn't win. He's just bitter.

Then he explains why his media center is better than anyone Else's. He may actually have a point here, especially compared to mine. Since I don't have one.

Also, ever not been able to pull yourself away from a game? Sure, we all have. We speak a little about the science of this phenomenon.

Finally, In keeping with … Read more