If you were the type of kid to rip the heads and arms off G.I. Joes and swap out parts with other toys, then DIY or Die is specifically catered to you. The art show is all about showcasing the hand built and self-designed toys of artists around town. “After…
Sometimes playing games is all about punishment. If you played QWOP, you know exactly what we’re talking about there, because that game was awkward, hard to control and awful in more ways than one could count — but it was also addictive as all hell. This is relevant because GIRP…
For a flier to get a nod in this space, it’s either about technique or execution. This week, it’s a little of both. The flier — touting Paper Bird’s show this Saturday with Princess Music and A.Tom Collins at the Gothic Theatre — is so damn adorable, it captured our…
When we last checked in with Sole (aka Tim Holland) a couple months back, he was just starting to explore the notion of “rap as journalism,” in which he turned pre-existing songs and beats into political statements, quickly and without a lot of investment. He’s since gone on to do…
Denver is finally starting to show signs of spring, which means one thing: We need a variety of media that simulates real outdoor activities so we don’t actually have to leave the house at any point. Thankfully, Tiger Woods is still somehow a spokesman for a golf game, some new…
Colorado has never been short on novelty shows. We’ve had beach parties, fort-building parties, high-concept art-installation shows — you name it, we’ve probably tried it at least once. That said, we’re pretty certain that Sk8Bit, slated to take place on Saturday, June 18, at Rollerland in Fort Collins, is Colorado’s…
Ben Weasel proved his douchebaggery last week by lashing out during a Screeching Weasel performance at SXSW, punching not one, but two women. The show-stopping fracas was caught on tape. The rest of the band was so embarrassed by the pathetic display that they reportedly quit the band, leaving Ben…
We’re not entirely sure what happened to Denver’s usual March storm, but since it seems to have forgotten us this year, we’re going to celebrate the only way we know how: on the cheap. Since we spent most of our money stockpiling canned goods for the annual snow-in, we’re out…
With Anomaly Con, Denver’s first big steampunk convention, people are probably wondering what the best way to prepare for the big day might be. Others might simply be asking, “what the hell is steampunk and why should I care?” Don’t worry, we have answers for all that and more, including…
The White House has publically stated it’s going to start cracking down on piracy and enforcing IP law, but other than some crackdowns last year, we haven’t seen much in the way of a cohesive strategy. Well, until Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Victoria Espinel delivered this twenty page document of…
Cardboard Box Assembler isn’t exactly a new concept, but it’s certainly one of the better executed versions of a 3D puzzle platformer you’ll play. The gimmick is pretty clever: Each level is a square cube; you have to get from point A to point B by going through the cube…
This week was possibly one of the most difficult weeks we’ve ever had choosing a flier of the week. There were a few really noteworthy, awesome fliers out there, but it was this Hot Congress Label Night one that really left a lasting impression…
Ever since 3D was initially introduced to cinemas, people have complained about having to wear special glasses in order to enjoy the experience. Well, some people have complained, others just walk out of the theater vomiting all over their shoes. The glasses problem has been an issue for a long…
If you’ve been inclined to pitch in for the victims of the Japanese earthquake but haven’t known how to do it, there are a few different options this week. One involves playing Rock Band on stage, one involves chip tunes, another involves Taiko drumming and still another is for fans…
If you’ve ever had to deal with attempting to transfer an e-ticket purchase, there’s good news coming from Minnesota. A ticket resale proposal has made its way to the Senate Judicial Committee in that state that will potentially change the way e-tickets are handled. Right now, e-tickets are non-transferable by…
The music industry has been marked for death for a long time now, but amazingly, nobody has managed to come up with a concrete reason as to why. Sure, it’s easy to assign blame, but the real reason the music is dying is still a mystery to most people in…
While you might still be nursing your hangover today, that doesn’t mean you can’t start setting your weekend plans. We understand you’re probably in terrible shape, you might have a bit of a headache and you’re probably battling a bout of depression where you’re curled up the couch crying while…
North and South Korea have reunited, the U.S. economy breaks down and erupts in civil war and, suddenly, America is occupied by Korean forces from across Asia. Sounds far-fetched, sure, but that’s the premise of Homefront, a new game from Kaos Studies that seeks to imagine the world of occupied…
Composer Walter Thompson invented soundpainting in the 1980s as a way to create live, improvisational compositions with unique sign-language gestures. “I first saw it performed at a conference, and we had to try it here,” recalls Conrad Kehn, composer and founding director of the Playground Ensemble, a chamber ensemble dedicated…
Jet-packs! Giant evil heads! Lasers! All this and more in Omega Box, an avoidance game that tasks you to, er, avoid evil things shooting at you for as long as possible. It might seem simple on the surface, but it’s surprisingly addictive and oddly enjoyable once you settle into it…
You know what was awesome about 1985? It marked the first year we ever saw a Garbage Pail Kids trading card, which helped spawn an era of disgusting children’s toys. From Madballs to Ren and Stimpy, kids in the ’80s and ’90s had plenty of gross stuff to choose from…
We’ve got a pretty stellar selection of new releases this week that cover a wide array of different interests. While one film nerd might not think Sharktopus worth watching, they’ll probably find solace in The Fighter. On the same tone, a gamer who enjoys shooting people in the face will…
