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The pulverizing tone that defines Slipknot and Mick Thomson is now available in a 7-string pickup, just like our regular Blackouts. Mick was already a Blackouts fan before we collaborated on his signature pickup. “Blackouts have a lot more tone than your typical active pickup,” he says. “They sound more real. It’s a bigger sound, with richer harmonics and a...

One of the most popular entries in our "First Picked/Last Signed" contest is officially a wrong answer. Robert Griffin III, otherwise known as RG3, has officially signed with the Washington Redskins. The deal is reportedly four years for $21,119,098 with every cent of it guaranteed. Reports earlier in the week were that RG3 had already agreed to the...

In the jungle, the mighty jungle, everyone is nuttier than all get-out, it seems. Check out Gearbox Software’s batshit crazy trailer for Borderlands 2, and let us know what you think. Jonah Falcon is a blogger for TMRzoo and GameStooge.com and covers all gaming consoles and platforms including Sony Playstation 3, Microsoft XBOX 360, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP and computer...

The upcoming episodic series Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn will be coming this October, five 15 minute episodes that will star Master Chief and some younger friends from the UNSC. Let us know if you’re excited for the series. Jonah Falcon is a blogger for TMRzoo and GameStooge.com and covers all gaming consoles and platforms including Sony Playstation 3, Microsoft XBOX...

I started writing this review a while ago. So far, I've had two bottles of my Sierra Nevada Hoptimum and each bottle has been completely different. They were each good in their own right; the first seemed like a resinous wallop and the second was a fruit smorgasbord. Needless to say, the hops are mellowing and their different characteristics...

It’s not often that something fresh comes out that feels like it was truly meant for gamers.  Lucky for us, Elgato has released their new Game Capture HD.  It’s a personal recording device with a sole purpose of recording Xbox and PS3 gameplay.  It’s small, simple, and incredibly easy to use.  Better yet, the picture quality is amazing and...

The Fender Custom Shop is proud to introduce five striking models to its 2012 limited collection; four guitars and one bass. The new additions join 10 previously released models, making for an impressive family built for the most discerning musicians. New to the collection is the 1963 Heavy Relic® Stratocaster®, which offers upgraded features and a serious relic treatment. Available...

Due to the revised CBA, the 2012 NFL Draft Class, including the first rounders, were being signed at record pace. For some reason, the past month has not seen too many for the first round picks agreeing to terms with the teams that selected them. There were 14 first round draft picks waiting to sign a month...

This week is the battiest episode Gaming Podcast has ever done, and it’s not just because the crew argue over the first news item more emotionally than usual, but because it’s full of Batman. Lots of Batman. Plenty of Batman. In addition, the winners of the Spec Ops: The Line contest were also picked. The news items this week include: Square...

I recently was shipped the foxLv2 Personal Professional Loudspeaker for review. My first impression upon seeing this unit was "ok it is small and compact, cute - but how does this sound". I imagined the foxLv2 would sound like a quality computer speaker and nothing more. I could not have been more wrong. This little powerhouse is a mere...