Is The “Forced” Windows 10 Update Related To CISA?

Free upgrade to Windows 10. Sounds good, right? However, Microsoft has been surprisingly aggressive in its campaign to make users update. Could the new platform have any correlation to the recently passed CISA legislation and act as a conduit for government spying? theWatchman tries to connect the dots.

Thomas Was Alone now available on Playstation 4, Xbox One and Wii U

Thomas Was Alone started as a PC game and was later pored to just about every platform under the sun. It is now available on PS4, XB1 and Wii U.

Winning The Console Race: What’s the Magic Formula?

by Malefico With both PS4 and Xbox One release dates safely in the past and the Wii U about a year older than the first two, some surprising sales results are available online. With Microsoft and Sony products well-established in the market, Sony has a commanding lead in global sales with the PS4 tallying roughly 7.4M… Continue reading Winning The Console Race: What’s the Magic Formula?

Troubleshooting – How To Diagnose Computer Issues

Platform: PC / Mac Category: DIY Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate By Malefico Nearly everyone knows the heartbreak and frustration of trying to use their computer only to have problems arise, preventing you from getting work done or even worse, playing your favorite games. This article will help guide you through some basic troubleshooting steps and help… Continue reading Troubleshooting – How To Diagnose Computer Issues

Build Your Very Own POS (Project Old School)

Platform: PC Skill Level: Intermediate – Requires some fabrication Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 (Windows Sux) By Malefico For other DIY computer stuff, check out my page here. When I started on the road to build a new review system for NerdBacon.com, I knew I wanted to stick with the design philosophy of the original… Continue reading Build Your Very Own POS (Project Old School)

Star Wars: Tiny Death Star – Windows 8/RT

Platform:Windows 8/RT Developer: Disney Mobile & Nimblebit Publisher: LucasArts Release Date: November 8, 2013 Genre: City Builder, Business Simulator Nerd Rating: 6 out of 10 Reviewed by Spekkio Star Wars: Tiny Death Star is your basic Mobile mini-game “stuck-on-the-go-at-the-doctor’s-office-with-nothing-to-do” for Star Wars fan boys. It can be pretty addictive, but also easy to put down. Don’t… Continue reading Star Wars: Tiny Death Star – Windows 8/RT

Game Dev Tycoon – PC

Platform: PC ( Microsoft Windows RT ) Developer: Greenheart Games Publisher: Tradewest ( Midway ) Release Date: December 10, 2012 Genre: Business Simulation Nerd Rating: 9 out of 10 Reviewed by Spekkio Game Dev Tycoon is addictive and pretty friggin’ awesome I must say. There are so many aspects to this game I can discuss in… Continue reading Game Dev Tycoon – PC

Asphalt 8 Airborne – Windows Phone 8

Platform: Windows Phone 8 Developer: Gameloft Publisher: Gameloft Release Date: November 13, 2013 Genre: Racing Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle I never thought I’d say this about a phone/tablet game, but I am truly impressed. Maybe I am a little behind on the times as the last game I played on a… Continue reading Asphalt 8 Airborne – Windows Phone 8