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SNK Playmore is lending their name and the Neo
Geo brand to a new portable gaming device. Could this handheld be the long awaited return of the Neo Geo Pocket? Click the
link to find out.
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The History of the
PlayStation Portable With the PlayStation Vita just a few weeks away from
launch, we take a look back at history of the PlayStation Portable. Learn the history of the Sony PSP, discover all its secrets,
and follow the road to the PlayStation Vita. Click the link to learn more.
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Review Jason reviews the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. This feature
reviews the Nexus not only as a mobile device, but also for its gaming related features. How does the new hardware stack up?
Click the link to find out!
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Family Guy Season 9
DVD Review Family Guy season 9 has arrived on DVD. Read our in
depth review of this feature packed DVD collection, including bonus features and uncut episodes not aired on TV.
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JXD Releases New Android
Gaming Tablet JXD has just released a new Android based gaming tablet.
This new tablet bears a striking resemblance to the yet to be released Wii-U controller. However, when you look beneath the
surface what you find is a surprisingly well designed, powerful, android gaming tablet. Click the link to learn more and see
a video of the tablet in action.
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Star Wars:
Where
Science Meets Imagination Honest Abe visits the Star Wars Science Exhibit at the
Discovery Science Center. Read on to discover how you can get an up close look at many of the props and costumes from the
legendary Star Wars saga. Also discover how the films have influenced our society in ways you can hardly imagine. Click the
link to learn more.
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The Top 12 Most Wanted
PlayStation Vita Games This friday the highly anticipated PlayStation Vita
launches in Japan. In honor of this historic event we asked our readers to pick their most wanted PS Vita games. The competition
was fierce. In the end we narrowed the list down to 12 incredible games. Did your favorite game make the list? Click the link
to find out!
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Discover the Terrifying
Secret of Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Account! Discover the terrifying secret of Mark Zuckerberg's facebook account! Our
resident gonzo journalist discovers the biggest secret on facebook. Mark Zuckerberg is unblockable!
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Happy Birthday Xbox!
Original Xbox Celebrates 10th Anniversary The original Xbox is celebrating it's 9th birthday. We take a look back and
show you the best the system has to offer. We even cover a few underground topics such as Xbox upgrades, emulators and homebrew
video games. You will even see video footage of modded games running on the original Xbox. Including a version of GTA: San
Andreas that lets you fly like a super hero. You won't find coverage like this anywhere else on the web.
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Transformers
Masterpiece Optimus Prime MP-10 Photo Review MP-10 Convoy boldly goes where Takara has gone many,
many, many times before. Is the seven-hundredth time the charm? Our-in-depth photo review has the answers you’re
looking for. |
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Comikaze
Expo 2011 Preview The Comikaze Expo hits the Los Angeles convention
center. Comikaze is the first ever large scale comic, anime, gaming, horror, sci-fi & fantasy expo in downtown LA. Click
the link to get a sneak peak at all the excitement.
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Movie Review: The Adventures of Tintin Steven Spielberg returns to the helm with 'The Adventures
of Tintin.' Based on the popular Belgian comic, this CGI movie has an impressive cast, the involvement of two legendary directors,
and a unique visual style. Is the film worth the price admission? Click the link and find out.
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The Essential
Halloween Viewing Guide Our staff shares their favorite Halloween programs.
In this spook-tacular special feature we cover everything from movies and TV, to video games. This is your essential guide
to Halloween horror!
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Beavis &
Butt-Head Return to MTV Take a look back… and forward at the cultural
phenomena known as Beavis & Butthead. Why did it obtain such a massive cult following and is America ready for their
triumphant return this fall? Let’s find out…
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GTA III 10th Anniversary Claude Action Figure In honor of the 10th Anniversary of GTA III Rockstar
Games has announced a new, limited edition 12" Claude action figure. This amazingly detailed 12" figure brings everyone's
favorite GTA III protagonist to life. Click the link for all the details along with some high resolution pictures.
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Knott's Scary
Farm 2011 Review & Survival
Guide Honest Abe gives you an up close look at one of the
premier events of the season, Knott’s Berry Farm’s Halloween Haunt. It's your essential survival guide to SoCal's
favorite Halloween Haunt!
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What's New
on TV: Revenge Find out what's new on TV. 'Revenge' is a new one hour
drama from ABC television. The show features bright young star Emily VanCamp and veteran actress Madeleine Stowe. Click the
link to learn more about this promising new series.
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What's New
on TV: The
New Girl Find out what's new on TV. Read our latest feature on
the Fox TV series, "The New Girl." Zooey Deschanel comes to the small screen in this highly anticpated fall comedy.
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Comic Review:
Justice
League #1 DC Comics begins a massive reboot of its entire catalog
begining with a new Justice League series. Click the link to read our review of the first issue from the new series. And stay
tuned as we look at other issues from the new 52.
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The Secret
of the 3DS Slider Recently we learned about a new Analog Slider attachment
for the Nintendo 3DS. The new device gives the 3DS a second analog slider. But why do something like this in the first place?
And what if the device has another use beyond the obvious?
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Collectible Prices
on the Rise We have discovered a dramatic increase in toy prices
at one Los Angeles area Target store. What is the real story here? Is this a glimpse of things to come? Or is this just a
by product of the high cost of doing business in LA?
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New Dead
Island Digital Comic Deep Silver has created a digital prequel comic
revealing the events that lead up to the highly anticipated Dead Island video game. Its a chilling tale of zombies in a tropical
paradise. Click the link to read the comic.
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Sony Strikes Back! New PSP, New Price Recently we told you about Nintendo and their 3DS price
drop strategy. Well Sony isn't taking the news lying down. The company has its own plans, and if they are successful, they
could ruin the Holiday Season for Nintendo. Learn about the new model PSP, and see how Sony can use this machine to rain on
Nintendo's parade.
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In the 1980's Atari and MTV rocked the world. So what
happens when you combine the two most powerful forces in 1980's pop culture? The result is a collection of videos filled with
catchy tunes, surreal visuals, suggestive themes, and disturbing centipede related violence. Its the sort of thing you could
only see on 1980s MTV!
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2011 Token Mailing Complete After 5 long weeks of stuffing envelopes, checking addresses,
and making trips to the post office, we have completed the 2011 Arcade Token mailing! We shipped tokens to people across the
United States and all around the World! Here's how everything worked out.
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The 2011 San Diego Comic-Con has drawn to a close. Abel
returns from the show with his exclusive report. While the show may be over, the memories linger on. Click the link to read
about about, the madness, the mayhem and Mike Judge?
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Comic-Con
Game Videos -Updated- The video game industry had a major presence at Comic-Con
2011. Click the link to see dozens of new trailers and exclusive gaming videos direct from the show floor!
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The Top 40
Comic-Con
Exclusives of 2011 Scoring exclusive merchandise is one of the
best reasons to attend the San Diego Comic-Con. Fans wait in line, sometimes for hours, just to get their hands on these highly
sought after collectibles. So which exclusives will be the hottest at this year's show? Click the link to find out!
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Get a Free
Arcade Token at Comic-Con 2011 We'll be handing out tokens at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con.
Supplies are extremely limited so act quickly. Click the link to see how and where you can get your free arcade token!
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Video Games
@ Comic-Con
2011 Several major video game companies are headed to Comic-Con.
Click the links below to see what your favorite company has in store for the big event.
Meet Conan The Barbarian
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7-Eleven Selling Handheld Game Systems
Recently we made a unique discovery at our local 7-Eleven.
The store chain, known for selling new and used video games, has now started selling portable game systems. Click the link
to read the story of our find. Plus see pics of two of the many portable systems currently for sale.
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Our resident Transformers expert Jason Stern was recently for the Australian
radio program "Drive," hosted by Bernadette Young. Learn the origins of the toy line, and hear about the unique
polical enviroment that led the rise of the classic 1980s toy cartoon. Click the link to hear the entire interview.
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Review The heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons return in Transformers: Dark
of the Moon. The explosive 3rd chapter in the Transformers movie saga hits theaters this week. Click the link to read our
spoiler free review.
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Atari 7800 XM Final Product
Revealed While following a lead on the Atari Flashback 3 one of our intrepid writers
was able to steal a cam phone pic of the completed Atari 7800 Expansion Module. The is the final, ready to ship product, with
its completed packaging.
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Optimus Prime In Hollywood Optimus Prime returns to Hollywood. The fearless autobot leader was spotted
at a party near Hollywood and Vine. Click the link to see exclusive video and pictures from the event.
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Video Game History Museum The video game history museum comes to the e3 expo. Over 25 years of gaming
history brought to life. See all the sights and sounds of this amazing traveling exhibit. And learn how this museum is helping
to forever preserve the history of the video game industry.
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It appears there has been quite a bit of controversy surrounding our report
on the Atari Flashback 3. In fact there seems to be quite a mystery developing around this product. Here is what we can tell
you so far.
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E3 Expo 2011: MEDIA BLOW OUT The 2011 E3 Expo is over but you can still get a glimpse inside the show
with our amazing media blow out. See hundreds of images from the show floor, see the most beautiful women at the show, and
watch videos of the hottest games at E3. It's all just a click away!
E3 Image Gallery
The Women of E3
Game Videos
Wii U Controller (Video)
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The Best of E3 2011:
Our Picks for the Best of Show See our favorite products and software from
the 2011 E3 Expo. There are many big surprises on our list. Find out who really won the show. Plus we have a few "best
of" catagories you won't find on any other web site. We cover the expo like no one else. Its all just a click away. |
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Wii U Controller Hands On Demo
Video
Get an up close and personal look at the new Wii
U controller, direct from the show floor of the 2011 E3 Expo. See all of the features of the new Wii U controller in this
revealing video feature. Its all just a click away. |
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Atari Flashback 3 at E3 2011
The 3rd revision of the Atari Flashback made a surprise
appearance at the E3 Expo. Click the link to see some pictures of the new box, plus found out which games will be included
in the Atari Flashback 3. |
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E3 2011 Arcade Token Give-Away!!
DigThatBox.com announces a massive arcade token give-away
in honor of the 2011 E3 Expo™. Tokens will be available at the E3 Expo and online. Click the link to learn how you can
get your hands on a piece of E3 history! |
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10
Things We Would Like to See at E3 2011
What is the connection between Super Mario 3D and
Super Mario Bros 3? What is the real meaning of "Nintendo Stream?" With E3 right around the corner we examine some
tantalizing rumors to create our own wish list for the show. GTA Trilogy, Zelda surprises, a new Halo game? Its all just
a click away. |
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E3
Memories: The
Wheel of Mario
One of the best moments from the E3 Expo was the
infamous "Wheel of Mario." Spin the wheel of fortune with Mario and friends. And learn about one of the best promotions
in E3 history! Click the link to read more. |
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Star Wars Fan Discovers
First George Lucas Autograph
A lucky Star Wars fan has made the discovery of a lifetime.
One of our readers has found what could be the earliest George Lucas signature on record. Click the link to read the story
of this incredible discovery. And see pics of the first George Lucas autograph.
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Disney Star Tours Reborn!!
Honest Abe returns from a galaxy far, far away with a personal review of the newly revamped
Star Tours ride at Disneyland. Get a closer look at the hottest theme park attraction in the country. Click the link to learn
everything you need to know about this amazing new ride!
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Arcade
Token Gallery
Our month long celebration of the arcade token has
drawn to a close. The final token has been posted in our gallery. Click the link to see the completed gallery featuring cool
and unique tokens from around the world! |
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A Brief History of LaserDisc
Video Games
In our newest video feature we're giving you a brief history of laserdisc video games.
This feature uses DaphneX, the laserdisc arcade machine emulator. See classic games such as Dragon's Lair and Space Ace running
on the original Xbox. Click the link to learn more.
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What's Cool in Comics:
Punisher
Max
Find out what's cool in the world of comics and graphic
novels. Our newest feature covers the highly acclaimed "Punisher Max" series. Marvel Comics takes the
feared vigilante into dark and foreboding territory. Its gritty new take on the classic Marvel hero. Read on to see why it's
so cool. |
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Bobby Darin: From Teen Idol to Vegas Superstar
Sugar Ray Lamere returns with a new expose on the
life and music of Bobby Darin. Read about the career of this legendary swinger. Learn about his early days as a teen idol,
to his work in Hollywood, and to his years a Vegas legend. Click the link to learn more. |
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Wizard
World 2011 Wrap Up
Honest Abe returns from Anaheim, CA with a report
on this year’s Wizard World convention. Is the show improved over last year or did Abe find himself in a proverbial
pit of Carkoon? Read on to find out! |
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The Ultimate Neo Geo Console!
The brilliant minds at Analogue Interactive have
created the ultimate consolized Neo Geo MVS system. Click the link to learn more about this incredible luxury console and
its many robust features. |
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Movie Review: Hobo with a Shotgun
Rutger Hauer and Molly Dunsworth star in Hobo with a
Shotgun. This film has it all. Action, violence and a hobo with a shotgun. Read our spoiler free review of this modern grindhouse
masterpiece.
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So Cal Renaissance Faire 2011
Take a trip back in time to 16th Century England as we
visit the 2011 Southern California Renaissance Faire. Click the link to learn all you need to know. And enjoy yourself in
merry olde England!
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New Paper Mario 3DS Teaser Trailer Here is a teaser trailer we created for the highly anticipated Paper Mario 3DS. This video is part of an upcoming
special we are hosting on the Nintendo 3DS. Be sure to stay tuned for more details. |
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16 Classic PC FPS Games running on the Original Xbox Watch our new video feature showing 16 Classic PC FPS (First Person Shooter) games running on the original Xbox.
All of your favorites are here. Alien vs Predator, Doom, Duke Nukem, Quake, Shadow Warrior, Zombie Crisis and many more! These
are the classics of the FPS genre. See More Here
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Transformers Masterpiece Rodimus Prime Photo Review MP-9 Rodimus Convoy meets his true predecessors...the
original 1986 G1 Hot Rod and G1 Rodimus Prime. Our in-depth photo review will convince you to add this amazing piece to your
collection!
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The Top 30 Weird Toys -update-
Check out our top 30 list of the weirdest toys ever made. This feature
is packed with images and videos. We cover strange and unusual toys from around the World. These toys are dangerous, shocking,
inappropriate, disgusting and completely hillarious. This list has it all! And now we've added several NEW bonus toys to make
things even more bizarre! Read More Here
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Hunter S Thompson interviews Keith Richards
We have discovered a rare video featuring an interview between Hunter
S Thompson and legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. Click the link to see the entire video. Watch the Video
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Classic
Gaming Expo 2010: Post Show Report
What do bikers, hackers, roller derby girls and the
Atari 2600 have in common? They were all in Las Vegas last weekend. We return from the desert with our coverage of the Classic
Gaming Expo. Read all about the celebrity guests, the exclusive merchandise, the LIVE music, and more. See video footage of
the new Halo game for the Atari 2600! Also, view tons of pictures from the expo in our robust image gallery. And remember,
we can't stop here, this is bat country!
Read More Here
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Leonard Nimoy gets a Video Game Arcade
Token from DigThatBox.com Earlier today we attended a demo of a new game called Yoostar 2: Movie Karaoke.
Now here is the best part... Not only did we get to see an early preview of this fantastic new software but the demo was hosted
by none other than television and movie star Leonard Nimoy! And we were on hand to give him a very special
gift!
Read More Here
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Star Trek: The Exhibition
Beams Home To Hollywood CBS Studios has brought Star Trek back to Hollywood! Star Trek: The Exhibition
has come to the Hollywood & Highland Center. This travelling exhibit is only in town until December 27th. We give you
an in depth look at all of the incredibly cool stuff on display. Over 100 images of aliens, props, costumes, starship models,
set pieces and more!
See The Exhibit
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LEARN THE MYSTERIOUS ORIGIN
OF THE NINTENDO DS! PART TWO NOW
ONLINE Shrouded in mystery the origin story of the
Nintendo DS is long and controversial. Learn how Nintendo accidentally created the most popular gaming device
in history.
P1: SECRET ORIGINS
We continue our explosive feature revealing
the mysterious origin of the Nintendo DS. Explore the early rumors surrounding this controversial machine and learn the truth
behind "Project Nitro" and the alleged "Portable GameCube." Its a tale of intrigue, suspense and corporate
sabotage!
P2: CRITICAL DOUBT
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E3 MEMORIES: NOW ONLINE
The staff of DigThatBox.com
shares their favorite moments from the E3 Expo. You'll quickly see why we consider it the real greatest show on earth!
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In The Art Gallery...
Our featured subject is the notorious Xbox Kid. (AKA, 360kid, Ecksbawks Kid)
This infamous mug first appears in the 2006 GameStop Holiday catalog. Its the face that launched a thousand 'shoops.'
In this multi-part exhibit see how this one innocent catalog image spawned literally 100s of photoshop
parodies. The evolution of this image is a great example of the true genius that can sometimes be found in the far
corners of internet subculture.
PART ONE
PART TWO
PART THREE
PART FOUR
PART FIVE: Xbox Kid Lives!
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