Last Chance with Steam

Today is your last chance to finish the achievements in the steam store for the Great Holiday Gift Pile. Remember that completing in game achievements and more gets you free gifts to use on the Steam Marketplace. This includes coupons for games, free games, and sometimes... Coal! Yes that is correct. A lot of the time you just get coal but that's ok because you can trade in 7 pieces of coal for a non-coal prize.

Also, today is your last chance at the great deals going on the Steam Marketplace. After the new year, the prices go back to their normal listing price. Stock up on the games you want by purchasing bundled packages for even greater savings before this sale ends.

Today's deals include:

Magickia  -  only $2.49
Hoard  -  only $2.49
Bioshock 1 and 2  -  -75%
D & D - Daggerdale  -  only $5.09
Bit.Trip  -  -75%
Dead Island  -  only $19.99
Hitman  -  -75%
L.A. Noire  -  only $12.49
Rochard  -  only $4.99
Counter-Strike Games  -  -75%
Grid  -  only $3.74
Heroes of Might and Magic games  -  50-75% off

These deals end in 20 hours so grab them while you can!

Snapdragon Stadium

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Snapdragon by Qualcomm for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

For 11 days this holiday season starting December 18th, will be renamed to Snapdragon Stadium after the company that creates the processors that power smartphones all over the world. The San Diego wireless chip giant, which has held the naming rights on the Mission Valley stadium since 1997, is temporarily changing the name from Qualcomm Stadium to Snapdragon Stadium. Snapdragon processors by Qualcomm are the digital brains inside mobile devices made by top manufacturers like Samsung, LG, Nokia, and HTC. These processors are a key element in how we run our lives, communicate, and stay connected with those who matter most to us. This is an exciting time for Snapdragon, the processor that makes all of that possible, especially around the holiday season when we are most likely to upgrade our phones. During this time the venue will play host to a Chargers Sunday night game against Baltimore along with two college bowl games: the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl (Dec. 21) and the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl (Dec. 28).

With the incredible focus on smartphones and tablets in this generation, Snapdragon leads the way in our quick and mobile lives, keeping us connected wherever we go. Be sure to watch the upcoming bowl games to see the name change for yourself and support the company which has created the technology that keeps you connected to everyone in your life at the touch of a button.

If you haven't been checking Steam...

Make sure you start now. Until December 31st, Steam is having huge holiday savings and give aways that are simply amazing. New games go on sale each day and can be anywhere from 33% to 90% off and these include some hot titles so don't miss out. Increase your savings by completing achievements in the Steam marketplace and games. Have a change to win even more coupons or FREE GAMES! Open your Steam program now and head to the store to get started. Once in the store tab simple click the icon on the right that says THE GREAT GIFT PILE. Then you can go through there and do all the achievements and have your shot at winning some great prizes. Like I said the sale ends December 31st, so pick up these games at a reduced price while you can.

Today's Hot Deals include:
  Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 2
  Warhammer 40K games
  Stronghold 3

	Disciples III - Renaissance Steam Special Edition
	Disciples III - Resurrection
	Star Wars games
	Gothic Complete Pack
	Gothic games
	Sequence
	Terraria
	Cities in Motion
	Solar 2
	Call of Duty: Black Ops
	FEAR Collection
	FEAR games
	Prince of Persia games

PokerRoom May Be Reopening Ahead of US Online Poker Legalization

 Thanks for this post from Demonking at Fiverr!



A longtime online poker playing site, PokerRoom.com, has been speculated to re-open for online real money poker playing once again.  PokerRoom, who originally opened in 1999 and closed in 2009, is talking about the possibility of opening once again.  A once very profitable and trustworthy online poker site, PokerRoom was forced to pull out of the US in 2006 with the passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.  Pulling out of the US proved to be detrimental to the future of PokerRoom, causing them to eventually shut down its operation in 2009.

Just a short two years later, there is talk of PokerRoom once again opening their site for online poker playing.  The rumors have not been confirmed, and it’s all speculation at this point, but poker cash players are hopeful.  A very reputable and trustworthy site, PokerRoom will have its name recognition on its side should they decide to open for online poker playing once again.  Players of all ranks, both new and old will most likely be ready to trust PokerRoom once again since it was considered the most reputable site when it was open for playing.

PokerRoom is a part of the OnGame network and is currently ranked number 5 in the world of online poker playing.  Should PokerRoom re-open, it might not be ranked number 5 immediately, but chances are that it will get there in a very short amount of time.

The rumors that PokerRoom is re-opening all started from a tweet from one of bwin’s SEO Managers.  While that tweet has since been taken back, the speculation is still out there.  Why would PokerRoom want to open once again?  One speculation is that there is talk that the US will once again legalize online poker playing.  Should the US legalize poker once again, there’s no doubt that OnGame Network as well as PokerRoom will be allowed to do business in the US.

With the website of PokerRoom being revamped, PokerRoom has also opened up a Facebook and Twitter account.  These events have helped to fuel the rumors that PokerRoom is making a comeback in the near future.

Not only is PokerRoom one of the internet’s most reputable online poker playing sites, it’s also the first site to receive the approval of Ecogra, a London based online player protection organization.  PokerRoom is also the only poker site to offer a Mac client.  All of these factors along with their outstanding reputation make the comeback of PokerRoom an exciting concept for people everywhere who want to play poker online.

My Family

Thanks for the post from Lynn Guy


Louisiana is where I grew up and my siblings all still live here, too. I actually only come back when I need a vacation which is why my husband and I bought a condo right in the heart of town – so we don’t have to stay with relatives when we come in! It’s brand new and it’s got all the amenities we need like pet care and Direct tv baton rouge and even a parking garage. There’s something great about how my family is so close but boy, when you get us all in the same house for a weekend you can count on there being fireworks. That’s what happens when you get a dozen Cajuns together for any type of holiday and don’t get me started on what it’s like when Uncle Louis is there! I love my family, I really do, but they’re a crazy lot and I wouldn’t ask my husband to have to deal with them often like I would do it myself. That’s not fair.

Pimp My Cube!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Contest Factory for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

That's right! Pimp My Cube is hosting the Pimp My Cube Contest, searching for the worst, most pathetic and messy cubicle or office with bad furniture, or old technology, or is just plain messy, unorganized, noisy, dirty, dark and/or any other attributes that make it a bad space to work in. Enter the contest by uploading your videos of why your office should be on Pimp My Cube by showing and explaining the details about why your office is so horrible that it deserves an office makeover by Contest Factory. Once your video is entered, invite your friends, family and coworkers to vote for your video. Then get sweepstakes entry points for registering, voting, commenting and inviting others to register for the contest.

The grand prize of having your cube "pimped" will be selected by the Contest Factory judges based on various criteria including most votes, best (well actually worst) video and most compelling story. So be sure to get everyone you know to view your video and vote for it to give you the best chance to win. A second sweepstakes of a $200 gift card will be awarded to the registered user chosen by random drawing at the end of the contest period. Be sure to enter your cubicle before January 31st at 12:00pm.

Be sure to check out the PMC site to get started. Then register and upload your videos to enter into the contest. Once your video is approved, start inviting everyone you know to check it out and vote for you submission. Good luck to all the entries and may the best (worst) cubicle win!

Yet Another Hilarious Modern Warfare 3 Trailer

Even after the game has been released, the trailers get even better. If you still have not been convinced to play this game, try it. Even though Infinity Ward has never fixed the spawn system and probably never will, it is still an awesome game.

Modern Warfare 3 vs Battlefield 3

This is a long debated topic lately and has been one of the most controversial in the gaming community. However in my opinion each one has its place and to be honest, are quite honestly too different to compare. Battlefield 3, originally designed for computer platform, is an amazing first person shooter designed to encompass the entire war strategy game type by creating huge fields of game play which allow for more tactical, large scale game strategies. Modern Warfare 3, originally designed for console systems, (and most Call of Dutys for that matter) are geared more toward close proximity, direct contact fire fights which creates a game type which generally consists of much quicker skirmishes. While the spawn system has never been perfected in the Call of Duty series, the advantage to it is that you are not simply starting at one side of the map every time, and are always right in the action no matter what. Many people consistently complain about this however lets face it, it does make the game more interesting and prevents games from being prolonged more than necessary. In Battlefield 3 you are also able to enjoy the use of vehicles which adds a new element to warfare strategies, however while you face an imperfect spawn system in Modern Warfare, you are often times helpless against enemy vehicles such as tanks and aircraft in Battlefield 3. This is often aggravating to the people who are in it for the person to person ground based fighting.

Simply put, each has its advantages and disadvantages, however at the same time I do not feel that these two games can so easily be compared against one another considering they were originally designed for completely different platforms and focus on two completely different elements of warfare strategy games.

While most people are taking a firm holding on one side, I am simply torn between them both. They are both great games and would recommend both to anyone. I am currently playing both and have about an even amount of time dedicated to each. The reason I play both is simply because they feel to me like two completely different types of games even though they are both first person shooters. Hopefully eventually the heat will die down on this topic because I get really tired of hearing both sides bashing on one another when I am playing both and enjoy them equally as much. I think most true gamers would agree with that and I don't know why this bothers me so much but I thought I would throw out my two cents and see what people thought. Leave me a comment if you disagree but back it up with a real reason.

The New MW3 Trailer is Hilarious!

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has been released. If you weren't at the pre-order pickup make sure you grab this game first thing when stores open. Its awesome!

Untitled Jersey City Project

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Untitled Jersey City Project for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

The Untitled Jersey City Project is a unique experiment in the development of an entertainment concept, a work-in-progress television drama. Set amidst the fast-developing Jersey City waterfront, this series of eight short-form episodes are simply fragments of a larger story. With many threads of the plot left unresolved, this series provokes some major suspense and thought. This wild storyline leaves the plot to take the most unexpected turns in some great ways which make every episode even more interesting than the last. Don't miss a single episode of this thought-provoking thriller series or you will be left in the dark.
Across the Hudson from New York city lies a brand new city being formed and part of the design comes from  an up and coming designer Frank George who falls victim to circumstance and becomes a witness to the death of an associate. The once clean friendly city is now tainted with the stench of murder and Frank is caught right in the middle, facing tough regulations and threats that begin to make his life very difficult.
Be sure to  watch the preview of every episode on youtube, and then be sure to watch each one on FX. Also be sure to let me know what you think in the comments below!

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Together To The Top

This movement was meant for youtube. I am on board with it. Lets be the change.

Together To The Top!

World of Warcraft New Expansion Announced

Mists of Pandaria has been officially announced at this years Blizzcon. Check out all the latest news in this video!

Hotel owner

Thanks to Roman May

I have been the owner of a hotel for ten years. I love being in the hotel business because I love the prestige of owning one of the most well-known hotels in the nation. Each year, I look at the financial statistics from the previous year and try to determine one way in which we can save some money in the next year. This past year, our hotels in Texas spent more money on electricity than any other state. It was a very hot year in Texas, and I could only assume that a great amount of energy was spent on air conditioning. Whatever the issue was, I decided that I needed to find a way to spend less money on energy. I decided to do an online search for Shop electricity rates TEXAS and found that I could get fixed-rate energy at my hotels. That way, the energy bills will be predictable each month. I have also decided to hire a task force to help me determine other ways to save on energy within the hotels. Hopefully they will be able to come up with some new ways to conserve energy so our bills will be even lower.

2STRAIGHT TALK

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I love the idea of not breaking the bank just to Call a friend with straight talk because it literally cuts the cell phone bill in half. With that kind of money, I could easily go out and buy a few new video games or have a fancy night out each month. That is how much you save with straight talk  Hook, line and sinker. There are no contracts, no surprise bills, and you don't even need a credit check. Straight talk only uses the most trusted phone manufacturers like LG, Motorola, Kyocera, Nokia and Samsung and with Straight Talk, you can be sure you will get the great nationwide coverage and excellent reception and connectivity that you would expect from any cell phone company.  With tons of plans to choose from, you can find the one that fits your style too.

• The “All You Need Plan” meets even the needs of heavy phone users with 1,000 minutes, 1,000 texts and 30 MB of web data.

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Battlefield 3 Beta Live

As of yesterday the Battlefield 3 Beta is now live. Downloadable for consoles and computer alike however one requirement to getting the beta for computer is that you must also download Origin. It is the gaming client for EA which runs just like Steam and is used to activate and play the EA games. There are currently a few problems according to many of the player reviews on youtube so while it may not be the best game experience yet, I am sure it will get better before the release. In the meantime this should give you a good idea of how the gameplay works and get you used to the layout. Another thing to get used to is the different classes and how exactly you should utilize each one.

DragonSoul Announced and More...

The Deathwing raid encounter has been announced. "DRAGONSOUL" will bring the long awaited Deathwing encounter which will only drop weapons and of course a rare mount. Along with Deathwing there will be 6 other boss encounters. Along with the patch there will be 3 new 5-mans that will build up the lore a little bit however it will be lore that involves some time-travel which some don't care for but we will just have to see how it all plays out.

Blizzard has also announced a melee buff coming up in order to compete with randged damage. And rogues are excited as we now know the legendary weapon drops from Deathwing will be a pair.

4.3 looks to bring even more updates so check out the video for all these and more.

Rogue Legendary Weapon Announced

A news post brought to you by Dara Mactire announces that Blizzard will have a legendary dagger for rogues coming soon, likely in the next patch, although there are no released details yet. Other interesting news includes more interesting story lines in the 5 man heroics that run more parallel to the lore of the game and speaking of the lore, the dragonkin will be there to fight by your side to defeat Deathwing. Watch the video for these and more updates to WoW coming soon.

The Net10 Unlimited Plan

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Net10 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

With no contracts, no surprise bills and no credit checks, Net10 Unlimited is a great deal. You get nationwide coverage and unlimited talk, text, and data, for $50 a month. Great nationwide coverage and excellent reception/connectivity. Finally, Net10 only uses trusted phone manufacturers like LG, Motorola, Kyocera, Nokia and Samsung. With tons of optional plans, there is a perfect fit for every kind of Real NET10 customer.  Pay-as-you-go plans are perfect for people who don't need a ton of minutes every month but want to have a phone without the monthly contracts. And for the business types, the unlimited minutes, text, and web for only $50 per month is perfect to make sure you never run out of ways to communicate with associates and family. Stay in touch with the people you need to without breaking the budget with the ability to change plans each and every month without penalty or fees. Long distance service is even available to over 75 countries for about 15 cents per minute on calls from the US. You can even purchase phones with all the essential features such as camera, video recorder, blue tooth capability, mobile web and more for under $40.00 including simple phones for as low as $15. Check out this Cute NET10 commercial for more information on Net10. Be sure to visit their website to save money on phone service today.

 

Remebering 9.11.01

Even 10 years later, the images from that day are still disturbing and bone chilling as the day it happened. Never forget the lives that were lost, given, and sacrificed that day.

Another Arena Preview

Diablo 3 Arena

An all new feature with Diablo 3 is going to be the Arena system where you can go head to head with other players either one on one or group vs group. Remember the monsters are deadly, but other players can be even deadlier. Hardcore players don't forget, if you die, your character is done. Originally started in World of Warcraft, Arena will be implemented in Diablo 3 as one of many features that will bring new excitement to the game.

PC Games - E3 2012 - Diablo III

Elite and Rezurrection

In case you haven't already noticed all over Xbox Live, Call of Duty Black Ops has released another map pack bringing back all the old zombie maps from the other Call of Dutys plus a new map. Also, if you signed up to be part of the Call of Duty Elite beta test some time ago, you should have gotten your invite to sign up on Elite. If you have not received that invite yet, which should come through email, be sure to go sign up as this will allow you to test some of the new features like stats tracking that will launch upon its release, likely with Modern Warfare 3 which do not forget, comes out 11.08.11. And last but not least along with Modern Warfare 3, the Multiplayer World Premiere launches this Friday @ 11am PDT so make sure you check out the website for that video release which can be found here http://www.callofduty.com/mw3. With all that said I will leave you with a good video with a solid strat for the new zombie map. Pay attention to the new changes he talks about in Zombies.

Last Trip to Vegas

Guest post from: Bruno Smith

My last trip to Vegas was incredible and I can’t wait to go back. I assume as much as I gambled on my last trip I should be getting some free room offers. The last time I was in Nevada I went and saw the new Garth Brooks show and it was incredible, probably the best show I’ve seen in Vegas and that’s a pretty bold statement coming from me. Not to mention I think I gained 15 pounds while I was in town because of all the relatively cheap buffets in that city. By the time I got home all I wanted to do for a week was to sleep because the every night I was there I stayed at the craps tables till 2 a.m. The other night while I was browsing for some deals I came across http://www.SecurityCHOICE.com and was blown away by all the security options they offered. Now I feel more secure taking my next trip to Vegas and who knows I might even stay for two weeks next time I decide to go.

Bingopocalypse

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sidekick for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Bingopocalypse, the hottest game since Angry Birds, is a single player lemming style game that gives players complete control over a hoard of mutated mini Maxum hamsters from Sidekick fame. With the Clone Ranger machine malfunctioning, the mansion is swarming with mutated mini Maxum hamsters. Help Eric get these transformed rodents into the Recompiler before Man Maid vacuums them up along with everything else in the mansion! Jump, climb, fly, push, blowtorch and jackhammer these super fur balls into safety to prove once and for all you have what it takes to be a Sidekick.

Don't miss the latest game around. Play Bingopocalypse to be the best sidekick you can be.

Diablo 3 Beta Test

If you haven't visited Battle.net recently, it is time to check it out. Recently announced is the long awaited Diablo III beta launch which, if you have completed your beta profile, may have a chance to be a part of. If you haven't completed your beta profile, I suggest doing it immediately so you don't miss any of the action. There are tons of great features new to the Diablo series that will be part of the third game including an auction house which includes both gold (fictional currency) and actually USD. Yes you heard it right! You can make money off of the items you get in game or on the flip side, spending a lot of money getting everything you want. Head over to Battle.net soon and catch up on all the latest with Diablo III.

Paying too much for Phone Service...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Net10 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you're like me I like to stay up to date with the latest gadgets and that includes phones. Lately it is just so expensive though with everyone having their brand of smartphone, then paying for data plans, service plans, and not too mention the cost of the phone itself. Well I have a better way to spend my money for mobile service and you should see the Light for yourself. Net 10 offers an unlimited plan with nationwide coverage and unlimited talk, text, and data for only $50 a month. For me thats a savings of $75 each month that I can do whatever with and with great phones with essential features, such as camera, video recorder, blue tooth capability, mobile web and more for under $40.00, its practically a steal. Even if you aren't big into the latest and greatest phones, you can still save with simple phones for simple needs, calling and texting capabilities for under $15.00. With plans ranging from pay-as-you-go to standard monthly plans, there is savings to be found for anyone and everyone!

If you still aren't convinced you want to be a real NET10 customer check out these 10 Good Reasons to join now and start saving.

The Documentary

This is the preview for the upcoming documentary "The Raid" sponsored in part by Curse.com. Be sure to watch the live stream event August 6, 2011 6pm PST. For more information visit theraid.eventbrite.com.

No doubt World of Warcraft is a time consuming game if you want to be one of the best players. There are many people who criticize games of this nature, particularly MMOs, but what is important to realize is that not only is this single game the equivalent of multiple other games combined, but it offers multiple types of play and with 12 million subscribers at one point, there is no doubt that this game will go down in history as one of the greatest whether people agree or not. The number of people involved from all over the world says it all.

Help the Planet and Your Wallet

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gazelle for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Check out a fast, easy, and fair way to sell and recycle your old gadgets and electronics in an effort to help the environment. Whether you need a little bit of cash to help with an upgrade or just looking to make a difference, gazelle.com is here to help. Shipping is free for all items of value and in most cases, you can simply request a box which they will send you for shipping. By heading to gazelle.com, you can see exactly how much your gadgets are worth today. Customers have the choice of receiving payment by check, Walmart gift card, Paypal, or you can make an extra 5% by cashing out payment in Amazon gift card.

Last year alone, Gazelle kept over 300 tons of waste out of our landfills and over 175,000 people have trusted them with their service. With Gazelle, returns are always free so there is no risk to you.

If you look around your house, in your basement or garage, I'm sure you will find gadgets and other electronics that you no longer use. Why not check out gazelle and think about getting paid to recycle them today. I personally have a few mp3 players, some old PDAs that never get used, some digital picture frames that weren't even given a chance, and maybe even an old game console that is broken that I am currently thinking about sending to Gazelle. Look around and see if you can find anything that can be recycled and chances are that Gazelle can help you make money recycling it.

My love of horses

Guest post written by Kenny Long

I've been around horses for all of my life. My grandparents used to have some and I'd always find an excuse to go and visit them so that I could go visit and ride the horses. Well, I've wanted to own my own horses for a while now, but it's just now finally happening for me. I'm especially glad it's happening now because I live far away from my family members that do own horses.

Even though I helped take care of horses, I still didn't know exactly how to house them and stuff like that. So I went online to learn as much as I could about it. While I was online getting some pointers, I ran across some information about www.satelliteinternetbroadband.com/ and decided to switch our household internet service over to it.

We bought four horses we thought it would be good for each of us to have one so that we can ride together. Plus, those are enough horses to keep each other company too.

Beam TV with Veebeam

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of VeeBeam for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you are looking to easily watch internet videos directly from your laptop to the TV without any hassle at all, you need Veebeam HD technology that lets you combine the video and audio performance of your current HDTV with never ending entertainment options available on your laptop or other personal computer. Stream from virtually any source including Netflix, ESPN 360, and iTunes. Digital media files look great on the HDTV because of Veebeams 1080p Video output and plays anything that your PC can play. This is great for movies but I prefer to watch my gaming clips that I save to my computer directly on my TV as well as keep up with other gaming videos to learn even more gaming tactics. Veebeam connects wirelessly from PC to TV to avoid the hassle of more wires, because we know we already have enough of them, and is easy to use with its plug and play adaptability. When you’re ready to watch a movie, plug the USB antenna into your laptop and stream anything directly to your TV. It’s that simple.

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Released last week, the newest Call of Duty trailer for the exciting upcoming release of Modern Warfare 3 on 11-8-11. It wasn't sure for quite some time if Infinity Ward would play a role in the latest Call of Duty but thankfully they will. In all honesty, the Infinity Ward Call of Duty style is much nicer, less glitchier, and not to mention less annoying than Treyarch's design. Black Ops was good but the only reason I ever played World at War was for Nazi Zombies. Black Ops multiplayer is much better than World at War, however they still lack everything that makes Modern Warfare great. With Infinity Ward in collaboration, we should hopefully see another good year of Call of Duty action.

My skill helps land me jobs.

This guest post from Lewis Beck

There's something to be said for having a resume that features a few things that other candidates don't have. For example, I take a lot of pride in showing off my skill at web design and I try to bring it up in interviews whenever I get the chance. I think employers really appreciate that I know my way around the computer and may be able to facilitate a website upgrade or something of that nature for their company. Most of the people I interview with have no idea what a hosting package is and have never heard of sites like Network Solutions or domainnames.com… I love being able to educate them and surprise them with my wide array of web design knowledge. It was totally worth an extra semester in school to be able to say that I know how to code and build a website from start to finish. I haven't found the perfect job yet but I've certainly landed a few internships based on my computer knowledge alone - at least that's what they tell me!

Pets Can Sense the Paranormal

This guest post from Arlene Guthrie

I'm a sucker both for animals and the paranormal; this is why I love that the Animal Planet airs The Haunted - a show that centers on a family whose pets are affected by the ghosts that inhabit their house. Ever since I got my new Direct TV HD DVR, this show has become my favorite show of all time. Why? Because it has everything from cute animals to scary ghost stories. Although each show is different, they all share something in common: pets.
I've owned several dogs and cats my whole life, so watching families who act as if their pet is as much a part of their family as their own kids makes me feel really at home when watching the show. Of course, the ghosts make me a little nervous once it's time to go to bed, but I know my dog, Jack, will lay across the foot of my bed and protect me if anything jumps out of the closet. The show has also helped me to understand an animal's keen sense of the paranormal and just how special they really are.

DeadSpace 2 Launch!

Also, the DeadSpace 2 Trailer has launched and looks to bring all kinds of new action to the playing field. A lot of changes have been made to make DeadSpace 2 even better. Check out the trailer:

WoW's Lunar Festival Begins!

Lunar Festival is upon us again as the citizens of Azeroth celebrate the defeat of Omen, driven mad during his plagued sleep after being wounded by the Burning Legion. Players can scour the world for Lunar Festival Elders or test their mettle against Omen. Rewards await those who gather enough Coins of Ancestry.
The festivities started on Sunday, January 23rd and will wrap up on Saturday, February 12th.

Visit WoWWiki for all the details on the Lunar Festival