There has been much discussion of the iPhone/iPod Touch as a mobile gaming platform.  Certainly the devices have the horsepower to throw up nice graphics, but that alone does not a good game make.  My biggest concern with gaming on the device has been the controls.  The iPhone isn’t going to give you the best Super Mario Bros. experience possible due to the lack of physical buttons.

But if a game is designed with the limitations and features of the iPhone in mind, then it can be great.

I can’t claim that Galcon was designed for iPhone, because it has existed as a desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux) game for some time now.  It is shareware and a worthwhile download.

But the truth of the matter is that Galcon on a PC is an inferior experience.  The blame lies squarely on the mouse as an input device.  In a game that requires you to click madly all over the screen the mouse is a bit of a hindrance. This doesn’t mean that isn’t a fun game, but playing the iPhone version makes the limitations of the PC version clear.

Galcon is completely at home on the iPhone.  The touch interface is faster and more intuitive than the mouse, enabling frantic gameplay without the occasional implulse to smash your mouse. (more…)

In many ways there is little to say about this film that hasn’t already been said. It is as good as you’re all hoping. (more…)

Apparently, Jessica is injured (broken ribs) and is now out and they have brought back Comfort, the girl who was kicked off last week.

Questions:  Is this right?  Is this fair?  Was Jessica dropped by Will?  Did he do it on purpose?  What’s the deal?  Your thoughts?

So I was travelling to Seattle over the weekend. I stopped at a half dozen AT&T stores. Couldn’t get an iPhone. They sold out early in the morning. No one yet has an iPhone anywhere. They are now saying there will be a wait of 10 - 21 days to get an iPhone. What!?!?!

Anyone manage to get one?
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KulturCast #1

We present to you the soon-to-be award-winning KulturCast™, Kulturblog’s humble attempt at world domination. This edition was moderated by yours truly, accompanied by our roving specialists Susan M., Clark Goble and MCQ. In it we discuss such critical topics as the upcoming Arrested Development movie, what TV we’ll watch over the summer, So You Think You Can Dance as well as other monumental fluff. But wait, there’s more! We’ve included a bonus track at the end with Susan M. and Brian V. pontificating about the meaning of life…or a song. Or something.

You will note that Clark had some technical difficulties with his audio so we had to use a replacement. Don’t fret, his soothing voice returns at about the 10 minute mark. You will also note that the intro music is a little louder than the rest of the podcast. Actually, I’ve already noted that. Thanks.

Please listen and give us feedback, what you liked, what you didn’t like, etc. (remember that this is our first try so be nice.) We have other ideas up our sleeves but aren’t averse to hearing yours. Also, technical tips would be nice too.

Lately our family has been getting the movies we watch from a local DVD store that sells new and used movies. We go through the used bins and buy crappy-looking movies for $3-$7. (One of my best finds: Soap Opera Weddings!)

We’re all dance fans and love to watch really great break dancers, poppers, lockers, etc. Mostly we watch them on youtube (there are some amazing breakdancers out there). So when we spotted this DVD, we grabbed it, thinking it’d be funny, if nothing else.
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10) We never navel-gaze.

9) No advertisements gives us the freedom to talk about whatever we want. Sometimes freedom IS free. Of ads.

8 ) The header.

7) BTD Greg’s Lost recaps.

6) Lists rule.

5) Susan M.

4) We’ve actually tricked some movie studios into granting us access to preview their movies. (an ILLUSION Michael, a trick is something a whore does for money…AND CANDY!)

3) The upcoming KulturCast.

2) Not one conversation about SSM.

1) We are like kittens who are so easily distracted with a new post that we immediately forget about what we were just talking about to talk about the new thing.

So there was one couple who were way below the rest. (Unfortunately a local kid - but hey, I can’t let that affect me) Then there were two couples who normally are excellent but had some bad performances. Given that I think it’s pretty clear who the bottom three will be and who will go home. Of course there may be surprises but here’s my picks.
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Sickening.  Sickening and maddening. (more…)

As you may recall, I could not bring myself to attend the screening. That, and Mrs. SG had other plans for me. So, I sent Friends of Supergenius instead. Below is their report. (more…)

1) Lauren Hill
2) MC Lyte
3) Missy Elliott
4) Queen Latifah
5) Jean Grae

Runners up: Eve, Salt N’ Pepa

So how is it? There’s a lot of griping out there but I liked it better than the prior one: Bender’s Big Score. I think part of the problem is that shows of this sort do better in shorter episodes. What I loved about this was all the political satire there was. We get skewered the afterlife and being one with God, bad episodes of Star Trek, polygamy, bad movies of Star Trek, and a whole lot more.
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I’m about to embarrass myself by revealing just how much TV I watch.

I wonder if I’m getting more and more obsessive as I grow older, but more and more I find myself in the grip of an irrational need to watch every episode of a TV show. (more…)

If you were to hang around with my boys (8 and 4) for long enough, chances are you’d hear them sing the following refrain:

You gotta spend some time, love, you gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you’ll find love, I will possess your heart.

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Why does M. Night Shyamalan hate me? Why does he hate himself? (more…)

It’s great to see that after all these attempts at comic book movies, after the highs of SPIDER-MAN 2 and the lows of DAREDEVIL, that people are finally starting to get it right. THE INCREDIBLE HULK gets it right, just like IRON MAN got it right and BATMAN BEGINS got it right and FANTASTIC FOUR got it all wrong. (more…)

1. He’s so entertaining live. He’s like a combination comedian/singer/political activist. Check out this live clip, Carpenters vs. Bob Dylan:

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Enough blabbering about the disappointing Indiana Jones film. What are the top 5 action films?
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