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Embrace the dark.

What more would you expect from a man feared by all and who flourishes in the darkness.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, stars none other than Riddick, the most ruthless and feared criminal in the universe. Picking up from the latest installment, Escape from Butcher Bay, Riddick now finds himself captured aboard the Dark Athena, a mercenary ship that is determined to finish him off once and for all.

• Difficulty: Overall, I didn’t find the game too challenging, which led me to get bored more quickly then I would have liked. The most challenging aspect I found was at times, trying to find a vent to jump into to take me to the next level. Killing the enemy didn’t prove too hard when you’ve got Riddick’s moves down.

• Graphics:  The remastered version of “Escape from Butcher Bay” is like night and day. They’ve really stepped it up in quality. Overall, the game was good. Despite it being too dark for my taste in most levels, but what can you expect from a man who’s supposed to see in the dark. Also if you’re looking for a game that is detailed with it’s fighting techniques, you’ll like this. This game is packed full of graphic ways to execute your enemies.

• If you’re looking to challenge online opponents, you’ll enjoy its multiplayer option. You’ll experience new game modes not experienced in this game or Butcher Bay.

• In Dark Athena, you’re pretty much getting a 2-for-1 deal. Along with the new Riddick, you’ll also get a new version and remastered The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay.

• I wasn’t all that impressed by the pace of the game. I know that Riddick is supposed to be all stealthy and work his way through the ship undetected, but sometimes I found my ADD catching up with me, hoping to find some action soon. But I will say that when I did find some, it was fun having Riddick go off in his berserker mode or sneaking up behind the clueless drones.

Overall, I’d say this game was good. Despite the slow pace and sometimes lack of action, I have no complaints. So if you’re looking for a fun game, that isn’t too challenging, I’d recommend trying out The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena.

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This week in gadget blogs and news from around the Net:

•  The World’s Largest Cheetoh Eaten Over the Most Expensive Keyboard - Gizmodo
• Speakers that look like trash cans - Engadget
• Wooden iPhone cases - OhGizmo!
• Self-propelled suitcase drives itself - Technabob
• Blue Space submarine - Machines that Go Bing
  

And this week in the Smarter Gadgets Blog we talked about:

• SkyMall Deal: Save $25 off $150 at SkyMall 
• Xbox Stimulus Package; Hero Hawking Hospitalized
• Logitech Deal: Save 10% on Logitech Security Camera
• Banned Apple App: Apple Takes Down Baby Shaker
• Top 8 Helpful Gadgets for the Unemployed
• How to Buy an LCD: Tips on Buying an LCD TV
  

Apparently Apple, for a very brief moment in time, did not like crying babies.

Apple approved a controversial iPhone application, “Baby Shaker,” then immediately had to take it down, due to outrage and protest from child protection groups.

The app does just what it says. It puts a baby on the screen. It begins to cry. And then you see how long you can take the annoyance before you shake the crap out of your phone.

“On a plane, on the bus, in a theater. Babies are everywhere you don’t want them to be! They’re always distracting you from preparing for that big presentation at work with their incessant crying. Before Baby Shaker there was nothing you could do about it.

“Now, Baby Shaker gives you a charming drawing of a baby sure to make those with a less than iron will fawn. True to life, it begins to annoy you immediately. See how long you can endure his or her adorable cries before you just have to find a way to quiet the baby down!”

Very interesting, and yes, a cruel attempt at fun and humor.

I’m sure Michael Vick for a brief moment in time was thinking of how to create an app for fighting pitbulls to help him earn his millions back.

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This week in gadget blogs and news from around the Net:

• 10 of the geekiest music videos of all time - Gizmodo
• David Beckham goes Terminator for Motorola - Engadget
• 3,500 Per Square Inch - Yanko Design
• Fujitsu’s Secure USB memory device, with erasing capabilities - OhGizmo!
• Star Wars T-shirts for the eco-geek - Technabo

And this week in the Smarter Gadgets Blog we talked about:

• Dell Monitor Discount: Save 10% at Dell on a 20-Inch 
• Sleeping on Air: Floating Cloud Sofa
• Save 30% off ANY HP Photosmart Photo Printers
• Video Chatting: Next Gen iPhone to Have Video Chatting

I love how Apple keeps trying to keep the iPhone.

The latest Apple patent shows how Steve Jobs and the boys have applied for a patent for a type of video chatting. There are looking to create a front-facing video camera for chatting for the next generation iPhone. Also included in the patent is a morphing interface that will adapt to the motion of the user. Meaning, if you’re shaking like crazy, the elements on the screen will get bigger so you can punch them with your stubby digits.

Now, will they just figure out a way to send picture messages through text messaging. Is that to much to ask Mr. Jobs!?

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Restrictions are lame.

Last week, I brought you an HP printer deal that would save you 30% of an HP Photosmart C4599. A great deal by any means, but only useful for this particular printer.

Well, today we now have a  HP deal that will allow you to save 30% on ANY HP Photosmart Compact Photo Printer. Although this deal is slightly limited to just the HP Photosmart Compact Photo Printers, you can’t always have it perfect and at least you have more options this time, right?

Just enter in this HP Coupon Code during checkout: PR3874

This deal EXPIRES April 18th.

To check out more deals and discounts for HP on Smarter.com, click here.

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I have to say, I haven’t seen a sofa, bed or anything quite like this.

It puts to life the concept, “I want to float away on a cloud.”

The Cloud Sofa is supposed to bring you ultra comfort and relaxation. It’s supposed to literally float in the air by being supported by a magnetic force generated by the bottom base. I don’t know how much more of an effective sleep you’ll get for this, but I accept this challenge.

I have issues getting on a hammock. Heck even in my bed.

Why do I see myself getting a concusson when I stumble home at 3 A.M.?

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Throw away that big block of a monitor and upgrade to something better. Having a nice monitor can make working or playing video games that much more enjoyable. And with our Dell coupon code, we can also help you save.

Right now at Dell, save 10% off a Dell 20″ widescreen HD monitor with a built-in webcam. Great for communicating with friends and loved ones. Already an affordable $199, you can now get it at a better discount through Smarter.com.

Enter in this Dell Coupon Code during checkout: B$LZJJWLF81R0J

This Dell deal EXPIRES April 29th and is only good for the first 450 customers.

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This week in gadget blogs and news from around the Net:

• Area 51 secrets revealed - Gizmodo
• Apple orders 100 million 8GB flash chips - Engadget
• HTC Touch Diamond launches on Verizon Wireless - OhGizmo!
• Download the early version of Google Chrome - Technabob
• Breastlight helps you determine your health!…Odd - Shiny Shiny

And this week in the Smarter Gadgets Blog we talked about:

• Save at Accessory Geeks: Take $10 off Purchases of $40 
• Wireless Floating Speakers: Aqua Sounder
• HP Printer Deal: Save 30% off a HP Photosmart C4599
• Neuroscientists at SUNY Erase the Minds of Mice with ZIP

Neuroscientists at SUNY Downstate Medical Center have apparently found a drug to erase memories from the brain. 

Just like something straight out of the movie, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, the researchers have been selectively erasing the minds of mice with a drug called ZIP.

I don’t know why it’s taking scientists this long to figure out how to erase someone’s memory.

The folks down at Anheuser-Busch have been doing it since 1852. And if you don’t believe me, hit up a frat-row at a college campus. Oddly they support some of the smartest and dumbest kids in America.

And I’m hoping our minds are a bit stronger than that of a mouse, or we have some serious Darwin issues to deal with.

Why do I smell cheese?

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