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Capcom Saves Us Many Quarters with ‘Arcade Cabinet’

by Ryan Wilson under PLAY on Feb 7th

Pretend that you own a series of arcade cabinets for cheap!

1942, 1943: Battle of Midway, Arcade, Avenger, Black Tiger, Capcom, Commando, Exed Exes, facebook, GAMING, Ghosts 'n Goblins, Gun Smoke, Legendary Wings, Pirate Ship Higemaru, PlayStation 3, playstation network, PS3, PSN, Section Z, Side Arms, SonSon, The Speed Rumbler, Trojan, XBLA, Xbox 360, Xbox Live Arcade, YouTube

LOL DNS Issues

by Xopher Reed under PLAY on Dec 11th

I’ve done it, but now it’s nice to know the most used website in the world has done it too.

dns issue, dns translation, facebook, server, servers, system down, trollface, website

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I’m Afraid of No Ghostbusters in the Theaters.

by Ryan Thomason under WATCH on Sep 15th

Is it true? Or just another tease, I’m betting it’s just a tease.

facebook, Ghostbusters, re-release

Facebook Serves its ONE TRILLIONTH Page View

by Xopher Reed under PLAY on Aug 26th

That’s a solitary one with twelve zeros behind it.

crom, Dr. Evil, facebook, mark zuckerburg, one trillion, TECH, websites

You might recall the guys from BioWare were running a contest on their Facebook page to figure out which version of the feminine Shepard we’d be getting when the game comes out next year, well it’s moved onto a second round of voting.

Bioware, EA, facebook, femshep, GAMING, PC, PlayStation 3, PS3, Xbox 360

Inocuous Facebook Update on iOS Contains Something Wonderful

by Xopher Reed under PLAY on Jul 27th

If you’re a Facebook junkie and own an iPad…prepare yourself.

app store, Apple, applications, computers, facebook, GAMING, iOS, iPad, iPhone, ipod, mobile devices, software, TECH

Dark Knight Rises Trailer!

by Ryan Thomason under WATCH on Jul 18th

If you watched Harry Potter this weekend, you’ve already seen this. For the rest of you, here it is!

bane, Batman, Christopher Nolan, dark knight rises, facebook, TRAILERS

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SimCity Headed to Facebook

by Xopher Reed under PLAY on May 30th

Zynga, the company who has the “Facebook game kings” title locked down tight with their games like Farmville and CityVille have attracted the attention of a very jealous EA who own the rights to one of the most beloved simulation games ever made, SimCity. Should Zynga worry?

EA, editorial, facebook, GAMING, maxis, PC, simcity, spore, Will Wright

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Angry Birds Migrate to Facebook

by Xopher Reed under PLAY on Mar 6th

I really don’t know why I can’t quit playing this game. It’s not remarkably well done, it has some of the most basic gameplay I’ve ever experienced, annoying sound effects, and somewhat cute graphics. Love it or hate it, Angry Birds is here to stay, and after they show up as an app on Facebook later this month, they’ll be even MORE ubiquitous.

Android, Angry Birds, facebook, GAMING, iOS, PC, Rovio

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Facebook Gets More Gay

by Ryan Thomason under READ on Feb 18th

You either love Facebook or hate it, but still you use it regardless. Facebook has long permitted members to put on their profiles whether they’re single, married, or “it’s complicated,” but today it added two new options to the mix

civil union, domestic partnership, facebook, gay, gays, it's complicated, Lesbian, married, relationship, single, status

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This is Why You Don’t Make Facebook too Personal

by Ryan Thomason under READ on Jan 17th

Facebook is giving app developers access to some of the most sensitive personal data it possess: Members’ addresses and phone numbers.

address, app, evil, facebook, new settings, phone number, privacy, privacy settings, share

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The Only Facebook Game I’ll Support

by Xopher Reed under PLAY on Dec 5th

I am not the biggest fan of Facebook, but I understand that it is THE way people communicate with each other these days. Forget phone calls, or text messages…it’s all about ‘liking’ people and ‘status updates’. While I don’t mind that aspect of the social network, I do NOT relish the idea of game companies making games specifically for it.

and now for something completely different, facebook, fetch quests, mini-games, MMO, MMORPG, monty python, MOVIES, mr. creosote, mr. neutron, right stop that it's silly, silly, TV

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Whoops! Popular Facebook Apps Found to Leak User Info

by Ryan Wilson under READ on Oct 18th

The top ten most popular Facebook titles were discovered in a Wall Street Journal report today to be transmitting user IDs, which contain a plethora of information about the user and potentially their friends, to a number of internet advertisers and trackers. Those with every Facebook security setting enabled are still not safe from having their information leaked. If you have any of the following applications on your...

facebook, leaks, security, Zynga

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What I WPR’d this week. #4

by Robert Chesley under READ, WATCH on Oct 16th

Wow, I can’t believe I actually made this a kind of a regular thing. This week I’m going to talk about a couple movies that I saw, “The Losers” and “Machete”and a book that I’ve started “Anarchy Evolution”

Bad Religion, BOOKS, facebook, INTERNET, lifestyle, Little Red Envelope, Machete, MOVIES, the losers, TLE

Microsoft and Facebook Sittin’ in a Tree

by Ryan Thomason under READ on Oct 13th

Trying to make Bing not suuuuucky. This thing that Microsoft does, is probably the most annoying product I’ve come across on the internet lately. Not only does it really mess with some articles I’m reading with it’s annoying pop ups, but It just…I don’t know I just can’t stand it. Now that they are jumping on the Facebook bandwagon, doesn’t make me want to try using the service...

Bing, facebook, Microsoft, sucks

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Firmware Update 3.50 for PS3 to Add 3D Support

by Ryan Wilson under PLAY on Sep 20th

The details on the forthcoming firmware update 3.50 for the PlayStation 3 have finally gone live, and, unlike our previous update this one actually has content. Included in 3.50 is the long expected Blu-ray 3D disc playback, improved Facebook interaction, and an improved griefing report system so you can complain about the people mocking you for watching a 3D movie and posting about it on your profile. The Facebook...

3d movies, facebook, firmware update, griefing, PlayStation 3, wait what?

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Small Medium at Large: 06/01/10 – First Blood

by Ryan Wilson under Uncategorized on Jun 1st

Welcome to the newest featured podcast on WatchPlayRead, Small Medium at Large, a show that promises to be your weekday fix of what’s going on in the media, as well as an evaluation of current media trends.

dusk till dawn, facebook, first episode, i don't belong to you, ladyhawke, PODCASTS, Small Medium at Large, Small Medium at Large, unnatural helpers

Facebook Lunch Gaming: Castle Age

by Ryan Thomason under PLAY, READ on May 26th

When I got some time on my lunch break, I decide to just try random games while I’m doing other things. Mostly looking for something to do while things are loading on websites. Yeah, I’m a multitasking type. This week I’ve been giving Castle Age a shot.

bored, Castle Age, facebook, GAMING, lunch

Alan Spencer’s “This Business We Call Business…”

by Nick West under READ on May 12th

Mr. Alan Spencer, famed creator of Sledge Hammer, has recently posted a poignant little blog. I found it on his facebook page. He has given me permission to post it here. Enjoy. “I just finished having breakfast with an old school executive, a former mogul that in his mind still lives in the days of yore. I thoroughly enjoyed it… because his extravagance was more engaging than the conservative demeanor...

Actors, Celebrities, facebook, MOVIES, Writers

Help! My Mom’s on Facebook!

by Brad Holman under READ on Mar 17th

I think it’s rather funny that today the Shogun posts Def Leppard as the MCoM since the band in this video is trying really hard to be them. Anyways, funny video on how Facebook changed once it opened up to more than just college students. This is basically how I felt as soon as I learned my mom was on Facebook, but thankfully, she’s not nearly as bad as the mom in this video. Enjoy.

def leppard, facebook, Facebook Fail