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Retro Pocket is a new LCD game collection from
UFO Interactive Games. This title gives players 8 LCD style games in one great collection. Click the link to read our review
of this unique retro gaming throwback.
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REVIEW: AtGames Sega Genesis Console & Portable AtGames continues the legacy of the
Sega Genesis giving fans two ways to play their favorite Genesis games. Read our review of the Sega Genesis classic console
and it's handheld cousin, the Genesis ultimate portable.
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The Atari Flashback returns with a new and improved
design and brand new wireless controllers. Click the link to read our review of this amazing new console. It's sure to be
the hot retro gaming product this Holiday Season.
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Valve Steam
Box Controller Revealed? It has been rumored that Valve, the company behind
the Half Life series and Steam, is making their own video game console. A new picture showing the possible controller for
the system has just been leaked to the web. Click the link to learn the truth about this controller and find out why it was
leaked to the web.
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Stan Lee's
Comikaze Expo 2012 Preview Hello
true believers! This weekend Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo hits the Los Angeles Convention Center. Take a look at the upcoming
show and get a sneak peak at all the panels, celebrity guests and exclusive merchandise.
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Massive Retro
Gaming Video Blow-Out!! All this week we are adding hundreds of new videos
to our extremely popular Retro Gaming YouTube Channel. See thousands of classic gaming TV spots, informercials and promotional
videos. We also have hundreds of TV shows, cartoons, movies, and documentaries. Our massive collection spans over 1,500 videos!
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Batmobile
Collection @ Comic-Con 2012 In honor of the release of The Dark Knight Rises
all six Batmobiles were on display at Comic Con 2012. From the original TV series right up to the current version, all your
favorites are here. Click the link for high resolution pictures and facts about each vehicle.
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MGM Celebrates
50 Years of James Bond MGM sponsored a special booth at Comic-Con 2012 to celebrate
the release of the upcoming 'Bond 50' dvd and blu-ray box set. On display were actual screen used vehicles from the long history
the Bond franchise. Click the link to see our pics and get the details on this amazing bluray collection.
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The 2012 San Diego Comic-Con has drawn to a close.
Abel returns from the show with his exclusive report. Read all about about the madness, the mayhem and the memories!
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The Top 55
Comic-Con Exclusives 2012 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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Video
Games @ Comic-Con 2012
Several major video game companies will be in
attendance at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con. Click the links below to see what your favorite company has in store for the big
event. |
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Comic-Con
2012 Preview
Honest Abe gives you a sneak peak at the upcoming
2012 San Diego Comic-Con. See what's hot, what's happening, and which big name celebrities will be at the show. Find
out everything you need to know before you hit the show floor. |
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Get
a Free Arcade Token at Comic-Con 2012
Comic-Con 2012 begins this week. In honor of
this historic event, we have minted an exclusive Arcade Token just for this show! Find out how you can get your free Comic-Con
2012 souvenir. |
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Comic-Con
Survival Guide 2012 The San Diego Comic-Con starts this week. A seasoned
veteran of the show gives you vital tips to help give you the best Comic Con experience. Don't go to Comic-Con without reading
this handy updated survival guide.
Read More Here
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Comic-Con 2012
Newswire Page Now Open Our Comic-Con 2012 Newswire page is now LIVE. Stay up to date with all the exciting news
from San Diego. Also, learn about our 2012 SDCC arcade token promotion, and visit our Comic-Con Archives. Celebrate the show
with the most unique Comic-Con coverage on the web.
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Stephen
King and Friends Rock the El Rey!
Stephen King and friends rock the El Rey Theater! Spend an incredible evening with these literary legends
and their very special guests. This once in a lifetime performance brings together some of the biggest names in literature
as they rock the night away for a great cause. |
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Check out the coolest swag from the 2012 E3 Expo. Get an insider look at all the great freebies that
are available only to show attendees. We have many strange and unique items on our list. You certainly won't see
an article like this anywhere else on the web. |
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The Best of E3 2012:
Our Picks for the Best of Show See our favorite products and software from the 2012 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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Get
a Free Arcade Token at E3 or by Mail
Our 2012 arcade token give-away is now LIVE. Learn how you can get all three of our new arcade tokens
at the E3 Expo or through our mail-away program. This contest is open to everyone, no matter where you live in the world.
Click the link to learn more. |
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10
Things We Would Like to See at E3 2012
Will there be any news about GTA V at E3? Is the PS3 really the PS4? And what about Apple joining the
console race? With the E3 Expo right around the corner we examine some tantalizing rumors to create our own wish list for
the show. This is the most unique wishlist on the web. We even issue a challenge to Apple CEO Tim Cook. Its all just a click
away. |
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Angry Birds, Apple and the Secrets of the WiiU Controller
Come with us as we reveal the secrets of the WiiU
controller. Learn everything Nintendo has not told you about their unique new controller. See how the competition will respond,
and watch as Nintendo prepares for the biggest fight of its life. |
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Arcade Token Give-Away 2012 Three Years, Three New Tokens!
DigThatBox.com announces a massive arcade token give-away in honor of the 2012 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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App Review:
The
Official E3 Expo Smart
Phone App
The e3 expo is only a week away and the ESA has released
a new smart phone app just for the show. Read our review of this app and get a breakdown many helpful features. This app is
essential for anyone attending the big show. |
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Arcade
Token Gallery 2012
Welcome to our Second Annual "Arcade Token A
Day" Celebration! In this gallery we will be posting a new token every day for the next 60 days! Our celebration of the
Arcade Token concludes with the reveal of our 2012 Arcade Token!! Be sure to visit this site daily for new tokens and
other big surprises! Click the link to see cool and unique tokens from around the world! |
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E3 Time Capsule: What
was E3 like 10 Years Ago? What was the E3 Expo like ten years ago? Find
out in our newest feature article, the E3 2002 Video Archives. This unique video time capsule gives you a glimpse into E3
history.
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E3 Expo 2012 Newswire
Page Now Open Our E3 Expo 2012 Newswire page is now LIVE. Stay up to date with all the exciting E3 news.
See our collection of E3 memories, learn about our 2012 arcade token promotion, and visit our massive archive of E3 Expo news.
Celebrate the show with the most unique E3 coverage on the web.
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Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Golden Apple Comics
Come along on a journey with Honest Abe as we celebrate
Free Comic Book Day at Golden Apple Comics. This yearly event was held at the best comic store in Los Angeles. Its a day full
of fans, fun, prizes, celebrities and ice cream sandwiches! |
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Movie Review: The Avengers
The Avengers assemble this summer at a theater near
you. Director Joss Whedon brings the legendary super hero team to the big screen. Click the link to read our spoiler free
review of this highly anticipated summer blockbuster. |
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Grand Theft Auto IV VS. Grand Theft Auto V Graphics Comparison Video
In our quest to unlock the secrets of the next GTA
game we have created a new graphics comparison video. This video compares the graphics from GTA V with those found in GTA
IV. What you see in this highly revealing video may surprise you. Click the link to discover the secrets of GTA V. |
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Transformers Masterpiece "New Leader" Starscream MP-11 Photo Review
See our latest photo review of MP-11 New Leader Starscream.
How does the newest entry in Takara's masterpiece series compare with earlier versions of this beloved villain? Our in depth
photo review has all the answers! |
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Renaissance Faire 2012
The legendary Southern California Renaissance Pleasure
Faire is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Come with us as we take a trip to merry olde England. See the sights and sounds
of this glorious event. Discover the best of the show, and get some survival tips from Honest Abe. |
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Hollywood Easter Egg Hunt
Update: Secret Locations Revealed! We're holding an Easter Egg Hunt and you are invited!
This sunday members of our staff will be hiding easter eggs on the streets of Hollywood. The eggs will be filled with a glittering
treasure! Click the link to learn how you can get in on the fun! |
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Game Review:
Nano Assault for
Nintendo 3DS
Shooting game fans will instantly recognize the name
Shin'en. This is the developer behind Iridion 3D and Iridion 2, along with the legendary Nano Stray series for Nintendo DS.
Now Shin'en Multimedia has returned with a dazzling new 3D shooter built exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS.
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WonderCon 2012 Wrap Up
It’s a Wrap! WonderCon 2012 is now in the history
books. We're back from the show to bring you all the pop culture greatness you can handle. Fasten your seatbelts because here’s
the recap!
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Music Review:
Van Halen
A Different Kind
of Truth
Joe Lamere reviews the latest from the newly re-united
Van Halen. This album features the much anticipated return of lead singer David Lee Roth. Fans are claiming this is the best
Van Halen album since the early 1980s. Are they right? Click the link to find out.
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The Ultimate PS Vita
Buyer's Guide We have created the ultimate PlayStation Vita Buyer's
Guide. This interactive guide is all you need to plan your Vita purchase. We answer all the important questions, from apps,
to entry costs, to launch games. You can also view screen shots, box art and videos for every launch game.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Recently we attended a demo of a new game called Yoostar 2: Movie Karaoke.
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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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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