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Geek Speak: Clovis Najm, CEO of Mobio Identity Systems

By Stephen Hui
Clovis Najm knows that the mobile phone is poised to become the new debit card.

Gore in God of War III is downright sadistic

Gore in God of War III is downright sadistic Games

By Blaine Kyllo | March 18, 2010
While the God of War games have always revelled in gore, this installment crosses the line because the violence portrayed is nothing short of sadistic.
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Dante's Inferno captures essence of God of War

Dante's Inferno captures essence of God of War Games

By Blaine Kyllo | March 18, 2010
The Dante of this video game is not much like Dante Alighieri, the medieval poet, and the game itself is not much like the first cantica of his epic poem, The Divine Comedy, for which it is named.
Geek Speak: Julie Szabo, partner at Capulet Communications

Geek Speak: Julie Szabo, partner at Capulet Communications Tech

By Stephen Hui | March 12, 2010
Julie Szabo knows the difference between a triple Lutz and triple Salchow, and she could probably explain it to you in 140-character messages.
Vancouver mobile game makers welcome iPadâs arrival

Vancouver mobile game makers welcome iPad’s arrival Games

By Christopher Poon | March 11, 2010
While skeptics have dismissed the iPad as uninspiring, mobile-game developers see nothing but potential.
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Geek of the Week: Northern Voice blogging and social media conference

Geek of the Week: Northern Voice blogging and social media conference Geek of the Week

By Stephen Hui | March 11, 2010
It’s the hottest date on Vancouver’s blogging and social-media calendar.
Geek Speak: Susannah Gardner, co-author of Blogging for Dummies

Geek Speak: Susannah Gardner, co-author of Blogging for Dummies Tech

By Stephen Hui | March 5, 2010
Susannah Gardner says good blogging requires good content. A 36-year-old, German-born American Web designer with a background in journalism, she’s the co-author of the second and third editions of the book Blogging for Dummies.
Heavy Rain challenges players' expectations

Heavy Rain challenges players' expectations Games

By Blaine Kyllo | March 4, 2010
You’re going to hate Heavy Rain for the first hour you play it. That’s because this video game is different from anything you’ve ever played before.
Geek Speak: Bozena Kaminska, Canada Research Chair in wireless sensor networks at SFU

Geek Speak: Bozena Kaminska, Canada Research Chair in wireless sensor networks at SFU Tech

By Stephen Hui | February 26, 2010
Bozena Kaminska is developing next-generation wireless sensor technology that can be used to track people or monitor their hearts.
City of Vancouverâs history safe thanks to digital archiving

City of Vancouver’s history safe thanks to digital archiving Tech

By Rhiannon Coppin | February 25, 2010
Lately, Vancouver city archivist Les Mobbs has been putting equal consideration into how to preserve our future.
Blood Bath and Beyond shows Matt Hazard should really stay retired

Blood Bath and Beyond shows Matt Hazard should really stay retired Games

By Blaine Kyllo | February 19, 2010
Even though the big-budget console debut of the Matt Hazard character, in 2009’s Eat Lead, was a critical and sales flop, nothing, it seems, could prevent Matt Hazard from returning.
Geek Speak: Campbell Macdonald, president of Parking Mobility

Geek Speak: Campbell Macdonald, president of Parking Mobility Tech

By Stephen Hui | February 19, 2010
Do you ever see drivers without permits using parking spots for people with disabilities? Now, with Campbell Macdonald’s Parking Mobility application for the iPhone, you can do more than shake your head at them.
The creepy Little Sisters make BioShock 2 big hit

The creepy Little Sisters make BioShock 2 big hit Games

By Blaine Kyllo | February 18, 2010
There’s something about the young girls in BioShock. With yellow, glowing eyes and weirdly distorted voices, they are creepier and more disturbing than any monster.
BioShock 2 multiplayer adds magic

BioShock 2 multiplayer adds magic Games

By Blaine Kyllo | February 18, 2010
The multiplayer component of BioShock 2 was developed by the London, Ontario–based game developer Digital Extremes.
Geek Speak: Guacira Naves, vice president of Social Media Club Vancouver

Geek Speak: Guacira Naves, vice president of Social Media Club Vancouver Tech

By Stephen Hui | February 12, 2010
Guacira Naves develops what she calls “holistic on-line marketing strategies”. So, it’s fitting that she’s helping get the word out about the new Vancouver chapter of Social Media Club as its vice president of promotions.
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Forget the Olympics: let the video games begin

Forget the Olympics: let the video games begin Games Olympics

By Blaine Kyllo | February 11, 2010
The Winter Olympics are upon us, but take our word for it and skip the video-game version. Better to spend your time shooting angels or mercenaries, by yourself or with friends.
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