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How Verizon Fios Trolled The Gaming World With An Unbreakable Controller

Internet lags out. Controllers get chucked. Game nights are ruined as plastic rains down. Verizon Fios is here to prevent this catastrophe.

Gaming By G/O Media Studios for Verizon Fios Jan 24

Twitter Blue Bug Seems to Let Users Keep Their Checkmark Without Paying

The struggling subscription service has fewer than 300,000 paying users—and some of them might be verified freeloaders.

Tech News Steven Monacelli Feb 9

Herman Miller and Logitech Finally Designed a Gaming Chair From Scratch

The Vantum promises "faster reaction time" through an "active-gaming-forward posture."

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Oct 6

France is Banning Video Game Words Because They Aren’t French Enough

Popular phrases like “pro gamer,” and "streamer" will annoyingly be replaced with “joueur professionnel" and “joueur-animateur."

Tech News Mack DeGeurin May 31

You Don’t Even Have to Sit Up Under Your Own Power With This Motorized Gaming Bed

Why waste all that Red Bull and Mountain Dew energy on sitting up?

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 6

Study: Colleges Handing Out Esports Scholarships Give Almost 90% of Them to Men

Today in infuriating news: Colleges and universities rushing to roll out esports scholarships have given almost 90 percent of them to men, according to an Associated Press study. The AP study found that at 27 of 56 public schools asked for data, all of which participate in the National Association of Collegiate Esports, 90.4 percent…

Games Tom McKay Mar 12

The User Reviews for Puma’s Gaming Shoes Are Peak Internet Trolling

Last year, Puma entered the gaming apparel world with its $100 Active Gaming Footwear, which are basically fancy socks with a bit of added tread. But now the user reviews are in, and reader, they are priceless. Recently, I was aimlessly browsing the web (as one does during the pandemic), and after being largely homebound…

Games Sam Rutherford Mar 2

This Gaming Robot Is a Moody Narcissist

Do not piss Deltu the delta robot off or it will stop playing games, ignore you, take a selfie and post it to Instagram. Cold. Developed at the Swiss design school ECAL by Alexia Léchot, Deltu has been designed to interact with humans using two iPads and has a simple AI “personality.” In the video…

Sploid Rhett Jones Oct 1

10 Greatest Rappers Who Starred in Science Fiction and Fantasy Films

In space, nobody can hear you freestyle. But that hasn’t stopped some of hip-hop’s greatest legends from appearing in some classic science fiction and fantasy movies. From battling killer sharks to fighting off ghosts on Mars, some of our favorite rappers have also become some of our favorite SF heroes. Check out our definitive list…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Feb 17

Best And Worst SF/Fantasy Movies Of 2009

This was a year of extremes: huge CG-heavy spectacles and low-budget gems. Most of all, 2009 made us feel the boundaries of cinema were stretched… for good and ill. Here are the 10 best and 10 worst films of 2009. Best: 10. The Road One of the most significant SF-themed literary novels of the past…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 30

Crank Creators + Television = Zeroes

How can the creators of Crank and Gamer bring their frenetic brand of over-the-top action fantasy to network television? By coming up with a show that cuts straight to the panicked, violent conclusion each and every episode. Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, writer/directors of Crank, Crank: High Voltage and Gamer are working on a potential…

io9 Graeme McMillan Nov 2

September

We’re already into September, which means that you’ve already not only had a chance to get a peek at what movies are being released, but also have possibly already seen at least one of them, and that would be… September 4th Gamer …this one, which Annalee loved. Even if you’ve not seen the movie, you’ll…

Movies Graeme McMillan Sep 6

The io9 Guide To 2009’s Fall Movies

The days are already getting shorter and colder, which sounds like the ideal time to start considering spending evenings at your local multiplex, taking advantage of comfy chairs and large screens. But what movies should you see? Here’s our guide. With September already underway, we’re a little late in providing this guide, but try not…

Movies Graeme McMillan Sep 6

“Gamer” Is a Sex and Violence Epic With Balls

The awesomeness of exploitation flick Gamer is going to surprise you. Packed with insane violence, decadent sex, and (yes!) musical numbers, the movie is a blood-dark satire of futuristic videogame culture that will push all your buttons. Spoilers ahead! Made by sleaze auteurs Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, who previously brought you the Crank series,…

io9 Annalee Newitz Sep 4

Gamer’s Lady Puppet Talks Sexy Nanotech Dressup

Amber Valletta talks about getting forcibly sexed up for her gross, futuristic “user” in the ultra-violent future wold of Gamer, the movie she wouldn’t let her son see. We chatted with lovely Amber Valetta about the cold and cruel futuristic world Crank’s Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor created for Gamer. A world where people can…

Movies Meredith Woerner Sep 2

God Joins Supernatural’s Apocalyptic Battle, Plus More Sexy Images from Gamer

Supernatural’s apocalypse gets a few new players, including the Four Horsemen and God. Gamer gets a few more bikini-clad pictures, and Kick-Ass gets an animated sequence. Plus, The Vampire’s Assistant, Stargate Universe, The Host 2, FlashForward, Fringe, and Defying Gravity. Kick-Ass This one might be a spoiler for the comic book as well: John Romita…

Television Lauren Davis Sep 2

32 Heroes Who Must Play A Deadly Game — Or Die!

Everybody loves playing games — except when you’re forced to by aliens, or your futuristic prison warden, or superpowerful beings. This Friday, Gerard Butler’s forced to play and/or die in Gamer. But here are 32 other deadly-game stories, with clips. Thanks to Graeme McMillan, Meredith Woerner, Annalee Newitz, Lauren Davis, Briana Cavanaugh, Chris West, Jeff…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Sep 1

A Bevvy of Mind-Controlled Lady Puppets From “Gamer”

A new batch of stills from the virtual reality death trap videogame flick Gamer show the NSFW parties that are only possible when the host controls his guests’ minds. Gamer, the feature film about multi player games where other humans are your Avatars, will be theaters on September 4th. [via Teaser Trailer]

Movies Meredith Woerner Sep 1

Sneak Peeks At Surrogates, Dollhouse, Supernatural, Warehouse 13 And Doctor Who!

Today’s spoilers include detailed descriptions of some Bruce Willis/Surrogates action footage. New clips from Dollhouse, Supernatural and Warehouse 13. Another comics transplant on Smallville. Plus Gamer, 9, 2012, Doctor Who, Lost, Fringe, FlashForward, True Blood, Stargate Universe and Chuck spoilers! Surrogates: Director Jonathan Mostow showed off some footage from the movie. The opening credits show…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Sep 1

Doctor Who’s New TARDIS Revealed!

A new Doctor means a new TARDIS, and we’ve got all the rumored design details. Better Off Ted features genetic matchmaking, and Zombieland offers more survival rules. Plus Iron Man 2, Gamer, Astro Boy, Hobbit, Smallville, and Supernatural spoilers. Doctor Who A poster at Gallifrey Base claims to have gotten a good look inside the…

io9 Lauren Davis Aug 26

Gamer

How Verizon Fios Trolled The Gaming World With An Unbreakable Controller

Twitter Blue Bug Seems to Let Users Keep Their Checkmark Without Paying

Herman Miller and Logitech Finally Designed a Gaming Chair From Scratch

France is Banning Video Game Words Because They Aren’t French Enough

You Don’t Even Have to Sit Up Under Your Own Power With This Motorized Gaming Bed

Study: Colleges Handing Out Esports Scholarships Give Almost 90% of Them to Men

The User Reviews for Puma’s Gaming Shoes Are Peak Internet Trolling

This Gaming Robot Is a Moody Narcissist

10 Greatest Rappers Who Starred in Science Fiction and Fantasy Films

Best And Worst SF/Fantasy Movies Of 2009

Crank Creators + Television = Zeroes

September

The io9 Guide To 2009’s Fall Movies

“Gamer” Is a Sex and Violence Epic With Balls

Gamer’s Lady Puppet Talks Sexy Nanotech Dressup

God Joins Supernatural’s Apocalyptic Battle, Plus More Sexy Images from Gamer

32 Heroes Who Must Play A Deadly Game — Or Die!

A Bevvy of Mind-Controlled Lady Puppets From “Gamer”

Sneak Peeks At Surrogates, Dollhouse, Supernatural, Warehouse 13 And Doctor Who!

Doctor Who’s New TARDIS Revealed!

‘Marvel Rivals’ Wants to Start Being More Than Just a Hero Shooter

‘How Do We Make Sure That Claude Behaves Itself?’: Anthropic Invited 15 Christians for a Summit

See the Next ‘Hunger Games’ in This Trip Down Memory Lane

Indie Animation Is Having a Moment on YouTube

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Makes FTX-esque Move, Borrows Against Its Own Crypto Token

Steven Soderbergh Wanted to Take ‘Bond’ Back to the ’60s

If You Make Fart Music, ChatGPT Will Be the Most Supportive Girlfriend You Could Ask For

This Loud-Ass Party Speaker Almost Got Me High AF

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

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AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

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