Ghostbusters: The Video Game Review

I did what every other kid did growing up on the franchise: made a proton pack out of a cardboard box, tube and some string.  When I found out Ghostbusters was being made into a video game, I was completely ecstatic.    The video game published by Atari is literally the next best thing to having your own proton pack. What is especially appealing... [Read more]

Blizzard Freezes Out LAN Pirates

Blizzard confirmed this week at an invitation only multiplayer event that Starcraft 2 will not be shipping with LAN support.  Rob Pardo, executive VP of Game Development, specifically said at the event to IncGamers, “We don’t have any plans to support LAN, we will not support it.”  Gamespot also confirms with a Blizzard representative... [Read more]

Question of the Week: What’s Important For Portable Gaming?

Fellow Twitter-er, Ryan Morris (@hackmods http://zxcv.us) asked a very interesting question a few weeks back.  He wanted to know which is the better portable gaming platform, iPhone, DS, or PSP.  GamerWok has previously compared the iPhone to the DS, PSP, and the Dreamcast. At the time, only the iPhone 3G was available and now, with the updated hardware... [Read more]

GWH #39: Where We Talk to Russia’s Greatest Love Machine

We’re back after a week off and it’s a gigantic show!  This will probably be the longest episode ever of the GamerWok Hour but it’s truely worth it.  We welcome back CrazyIvan to see how he’s handling his Mac conversion, we also touch on the iPhone 3GS sales reception, and last by not least, two full TSPN segments with an awesome... [Read more]

Adam Savage Going Ape**** on AT&T

I’ve got nothing but respect for the creativity and ingenuity that Adam Savage (co-host of the Mythbusters) possesses.  The guy is simply amazing with his obsessive creations and his passion for his work.  But today, Adam Savage complained about something via Twitter (@donttrythis) that took the wind out of my sails. He apparently came to Canada... [Read more]

Geeky Friday 06.26.2009: OUTATIME!

Every Friday, the editors at GamerWok brings you a collection of cool and useful (mostly) gadgets and tools to help you along in your geektastic journey.  Today is no different, except we will be focusing on tools to help you save time! If you’ve been a geek through the 80’s, you will know that the coolest tech ever kid wanted was a hoverboard,... [Read more]

To Collect or Not Collect

When you buy a video game, what gears you toward it? Price? Fan of the series? The package is pretty? Reviews? And when you do find the game you want, do you buy the regular version? Or the Collector’s Edition, which costs more, but comes with “perks”? Are these fancy Collector’s Editions worth the added cost to the consumer, and the... [Read more]

Question of the Week: The End of Music Games?

Music games have always been a part of gaming history.  From early days of MIDI sound boards to the expensive Beatles Rock Band, gamers have been fascinated with playing a rhythm on their consoles.  But recently, several prolific musicians have spoken out against these games, despite the amount of royalties it generates for their colleagues.  Namely,... [Read more]

Raiden Fighters Aces Review

Top-down scrolling shooters were once a staple of video arcades and at one time, as plentiful as fighting games.  While the genre itself has spiraled downward into nichedom, Success Corporation has taken upon the task of faithfully porting all three Raiden arcade games onto a single disc simply titled ‘Raiden Fighters Aces’ for the Xbox... [Read more]

Question of the Week: What Do You Think of Collectors’ Editions?

If you’ve been a gamer for a while, a little thing called the “Collectors Edition” probably won’t be that foreign to you.  These are the extra special editions of games where publishers bundle in extras or packages them in fancy boxes to entice buyers to pay extra cash for essentially the same item. Most Collectors Editions... [Read more]

GWH #38: Where We Have Our Apple Pie And Eat It Too!

We’re bringing you Apple Pie!  Lots of Apple pies, in fact, and fresh from WWDC!  Special guest joining GWH this week is none other than Mr. CrazyIvan!  We cover topics on 3D in movies, WWDC, new Macs, new iPhones, and a little thing called the Palm Pre.  Stick around and be sure to enter our Sims 3 giveaway – more details on our forums... [Read more]

Geeky Friday 06.12.2009: Vinyl-ly InFAMOUS!

Geeky Friday Time!  Another week, another Geeky Friday post where the editors at GamerWok picks out some of the most essential Geek-tastic gear and sites that helps you on your path to geek-hood!  This week, we feature a perfect Fathers Day gift and how to score a cheap triple-A new release game for the price of a greatest hits title! ION USB Turntable Father’s... [Read more]

Gaming is Dead, Long Live Gaming

In the wake of what’s is being hailed as the E3 that returned the expo to former glory, many conclusions could be made about what each console maker brought to the table.  But lets step back a bit and re-evaluate what has occurred in today’s gaming landscape after almost four years into this current generation.  What we know for sure is... [Read more]

Question of the Week: Will You Get the iPhone 3GS?

Apple did what everyone was already expecting on Monday during their WWDC keynote – announce a new, slightly updated, iPhone.  The iPhone 3GS is promised to be at least twice as fast as the iPhone 3G and boasts a host of upgrades compared to the original 3G.  These upgrades include: a faster processor that consumes less energy new camera (3... [Read more]

GamerWok Hour Episode 37: E3 Wrap Up Special

E3 has come and gone but 2009 was the best show yet and GamerWok is here to wrap it all up for you!  Special guest today: Ringo Starr Anthony Barlow from TPSN!  Make sure you tune in and find out about all things E3, and we also talk about the possibility of a Metal Gear Solid Rockband – Megaton!  And remember to enter our Sims 3 giveaway... [Read more]

Geeky Friday 06.05.2009

Geeky Friday Time!  Another week, another Geeky Friday post where the editors at GamerWok picks out some of the most essential Geek-tastic gear and sites that helps you on your path to geek-hood!  This week, we feature a series of gear for the caffeine addict and a book to enjoy along with that perfect cup of coffee. Do you love to drink out of those... [Read more]

GamerWok Giveaway: Sims 3! [June 09]

It’s that time again!  New month equals to new free stuff and this month, it’s a doosie!  EA’s brand new cash cow, Sims 3, is in my hands and we’re giving a brand new, factory sealed copy to a lucky listener/reader.  All you have to do to win is follow a few simple instructions: Leave us an iTunes review for The GamerWok... [Read more]

Hottest Women of the Wok: Web Edition

Alright, this is a self indulgent article.  I admit, there is a fascination with women on the web and the idea of viewing a woman based solely on their appearance is not something I advocate.  However, there’s something to be said about each of these featured women and that they have a visual appeal which complements their specific areas of... [Read more]

Top Ten Games That Need a Sequel

A few weeks ago, GamerWok asked its readers what game most deserves a remake.  It was a real toss up between the listed contenders and of the titles that were listed, Final Fantasy won by a fair margin (pulling in 38% of all votes).  In a poll that only has enough space for four titles, it’s not very indicative of the amount of great games that... [Read more]

Question of the Week: Who Won the E3 Press Conference?

E3 is happening right now in California and for those of us that has seen all the live coverage thus far, there is undoubtedly a winner of the top three press conferences. Doesn’t matter if you’re a PSFanboy or an X-bot, you’ve got to give props to each company for bringing out the big guns once again for a larger than life E3. Even... [Read more]

GWH Episode 36: Where Swine Flu Can’t Keep Me Away From You!

Sorry for the unannounced delay last week but swine flu a cold had me panting for air and coughing up a storm.  We missed out on some bigger news but we catch up this week!  Episode 36 brings you breaking PSP news, E3 predictions, Palm Pre news, and a Google Wave to ride on! Make sure to leave us an iTunes review if you enjoy the show! Show Sponsors:... [Read more]

Geeky Friday 05.29.2009

Every Friday, GamerWok will highlight some cool products, neat gadgets, and spiffy geek gear to help you manage your daily life.  Sometimes, we will showcase products we use and find indespensible, other times it will be tips and tricks that we happened to come across during the week.  We hope you will enjoy this regular series and if you have any... [Read more]

MadCatz Showdown: Battle of the Controllers!

Honestly, who didn’t scoff when MadCatz announced they were releasing official, licensed, and “good” Street Fighter 4 peripherals? If you’ve been gaming for a while, you will know that MadCatz is synonymous with low cost (read: cheap) controllers and peripherals but no one in their right minds will tell you that they are known... [Read more]

“Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero?” Review

The PSP may have to live under the DS’ shadow but on occasion it receives a gem of a game that can’t be found on Nintendo’s system.  This game is Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero? and is another 2D title accompanying the recently released Hammerin’ Hero. Prinny is a spin-off title of the Disgaea RPG series featuring penguin... [Read more]

Print Magazines I Can’t Live Without

Lots of people say that print media is dying.  Certainly with devices such as the iPhone and Kindle, it’s hard to argue.  But there’s the quality of holding a magazine or a newspaper that you just can’t really compete with.  I’m sure that my generation is really the last one to feel this way and those growing up now are probably... [Read more]

Question of the Week: What If You Had Superpowers?

Ever dreamed of being a superhero as a kid?  Do you have delusions of grandeur on a regular basis?  What if you were bitten by an radioactive spider?  Don’t know about you but I’ve always dreamed of having superpowers but rarely do you get someone asking you, “What would you do with them?”  So then, assuming you’ve... [Read more]

Punch Out!! Without Iron Mike Still Packs a Punch

After the disappointment that was Bionic Commando, I wasn’t holding my breath for Nintendo’s latest revival.  As of late, Nintendo has been re-releasing GameCube classics as new Wii titles with updated Wii controls and when Punch Out was first announced last year, I had hoped it wouldn’t be another rehash.  I’m here to tell... [Read more]