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- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
  
  Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
- "Where Have All the Leaders Gone?" by Lee Iacocca
  
  Lee Iacocca does not mince words, and in Where Have All the Leaders Gone? he offers his no-nonsense, straight-up assessments of the American politicians.
- "Dune" by Frank Herbert
  
  Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Maud'dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family.
- "Earth Abides" by George R. Stewart
  
  A disease of unparalleled destructive force has sprung up almost simultaneously in every corner of the globe, all but destroying the human race.
- "Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries" By Neil deGrasse Tyson
  
  Neil deGrasse Tyson has a talent for explaining the mysteries of outer space with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. This collection of his essays from Natural History magazine explores a myriad of cosmic topics.
- "Why We Suck" By Dr. Denis Leary
  
  In Why We Suck, Dr. Denis Leary uses his common sense and his biting and hilarious take on the world to attack the politically correct, the hypocritical, the obese, the thin - basically everyone who takes themselves too seriously.

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Friday

May112012

The Dark Side of Technology

Friday, May 11, 2012 at 2:40PM

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Wednesday

May092012

Wolfenstein 3D Director's Commentary

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 6:23PM

This month marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Wolfenstein 3D. John Carmack sits down and discusses the creation of his work in this Commentary video. This is a must watch.

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Tuesday

May012012

SimCity GlassBox Game Engine Part 2 - Scenario 3: Fire

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 5:16PM

I'm so happy that Maxis is creating videos like this. I mean, SimCity was a Day 1 purchase for me, but this just get me more and more hyped for the game. Seeing these little behind the scenes mechanics at work really shows off how much Maxis is putting into this. It isn't just a quick cash-grab based on the title. It is built from the ground up to take full advantage of today's PCs.

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Monday

Apr302012

Prometheus Featurette

Monday, April 30, 2012 at 5:22PM

Oh mama. I am so pumped for this movie. Following all the viral marketing and behind the scenes videos only makes me more and more excited. Take this featurette for example. It dives into the story, cast, sets and more.

Prometheus comes out June 8.