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14 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Huge Gamers

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Video games have been going through a bit of an identity crisis for the past decade or so. Some parents and politicians seem to think they lead to childhood obesity and shrinking attention spans, while other scientists and gaming advocates believe they can improve hand-eye coordination and provide beneficial brain stimulation. The other problem is […] The post 14 Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Were Huge Gamers appeared first on Goliath.

The 8 Best 'Overwatch' Characters For Beginners

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With a total of 21 unique characters playable at launch, Overwatch can be pretty daunting for new players, especially those who haven’t played team oriented games where not every character is suitable for every situation. But overcoming that initial hurdle is imperative if you want to get into the game and start honing your skills as […] The post The 8 Best ‘Overwatch’ Characters For Beginners appeared first on Goliath.

The App That's Creating an Earthquake Early-warning Network

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The MyShake app detects vibrations and acts as an earthquake warning system. Learn more about MyShake in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

10 Reasons Why The PlayStation Vita Failed

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Drinkbox Studios recently released Severed, by most accounts a great game that very well could end up being the last of its kind on PlayStation Vita. While it would be easy to declare Severed as the point where the Vita figuratively dies, the truth is that the handheld has been “dead” for awhile, with Sony themselves […] The post 10 Reasons Why The PlayStation Vita Failed appeared first on Goliath.

10 Ways That Xbox 360 Was Superior To PlayStation 3

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Microsoft announced this week that after ten-and-a-half years, they were finally calling it quits on the Xbox 360, at least in terms of manufacturing the console. While the Xbox 360 will continue to be supported — there are still games being released for it, and the system’s Xbox Live features are still fully intact — […] The post 10 Ways That Xbox 360 Was Superior To PlayStation 3 appeared first on Goliath.

15 Modern Technological Marvels That Have Been Around A Lot Longer Than You Think

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As we live out our lives in these modern times we have access to an unprecedented wealth of technology. Things like robot vacuum cleaners, video phones and 3D printers that were considered science fiction just 20 years ago are now commonplace in many developed countries. But even though today’s technology didn’t exist in its precise […] The post 15 Modern Technological Marvels That Have Been Around A Lot Longer Than You Think appeared first on Goliath.

12 Things Developed By NASA That Improved Your Life

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It’s no big secret that a number of countries have invested a substantial portion of tax payer dollars into space-based programs. This has left a lot of people wondering whether their money could be better spent in areas that might be in greater need of more immediate financial support. However, the fact of the matter is […] The post 12 Things Developed By NASA That Improved Your Life appeared first on Goliath.

The 10 Best Video Game Villains

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Some games can get away with having a boring protagonist, but it’s far rarer to find a good game with a boring villain. Villains often steal the show and it’s no secret that “villains have more fun.” The best villains are characters that people love to hate. There needs to be a reason behind the […] The post The 10 Best Video Game Villains appeared first on Goliath.

10 Reasons Why The PS2 Beat The Xbox And GameCube

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Sony’s PlayStation 2 home gaming console launched in North America on October 26, 2000, going onto sell over 150 million units worldwide by 2011 and putting itself in a distant first place in terms of sales against its closest competitors, Microsoft’s Xbox and Nintendo’s GameCube (24 million and 21.7 million units sold, respectively) in the process. […] The post 10 Reasons Why The PS2 Beat The Xbox And GameCube appeared first on Goliath.

Here's Why The Nintendo GameCube Failed

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The Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo’s fourth home console, entered its respective generation as an underdog for the first time since Nintendo entered the gaming industry. While the N64 was viewed as a step backwards for the company in terms of commercial success, the GameCube actually sold fewer units than the N64, even with the industry as a whole […] The post Here’s Why The Nintendo GameCube Failed appeared first on Goliath.

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