Joseph Szadkowski

ZADZOOKS: Interview with Joshua Ortega

This month we crack the cranium of Gears of War writer Joshua Ortega and ask him to ...

December 12, 2008

ZADZOOKS: Writer’s career in high gear

This is the 61st in an infinite series profiling members of the comic-book industry. This month we crack the cranium of writer Joshua Ortega and ask him to ...

December 11, 2008

ROMper ROOM: Panda game offers learning

Children can befriend one of China's legendary bears with National Geographic Panda. This virtual pet simulator mixes nurturing a cuddly pal with enough educational content to teach owners something about the Ailuropoda melanoleuca.

December 7, 2008

ZADZOOKS: Silver Savage and Despero action figure reviews

Zad's Toy Vault reviews Hasbro's Silver Savage and DC Direct's Despero.

December 3, 2008

ROMper ROOM: Monopoly best the old-fashioned way

Parker Bros.' legendary property-trading game has been given a virtual makeover for entertainment consoles with Monopoly.

November 30, 2008

ZADZOOKS: Video game review, Gears of War 2

Marcus Fenix and Delta Company continue to rid planet Sera of a monstrous invader in Gears of War 2: Limited Edition for Microsoft's Xbox 360.

November 27, 2008

2008 Holiday Gift Guide - Best in video games

A gift guide to the best in video games and computer games including the Gears of War 2, Little Big Planet and Spore.

November 26, 2008

2008 Holiday Gift Guide - Hottest toys

A gift guide to the best toys for 2008 including Elmo Live, Biscuit My Lovin' Pup and Bakugan Brawlers.

November 26, 2008

2008 Holiday Gift Guide - Best in electronics

A gift guide to the best tech gadgets and electronics including the Pavilion DV5Z and BD300, Blu-ray player.

November 26, 2008

2008 Holiday Gift Guide - Best toys for boys

A gift guide to the best boy's toys including the Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changing Helmet and N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25 Blaster.

November 25, 2008

ROMper ROOM: Scene It? adds to party, needs work

Movie fans get another interactive dose of trivia with Scene It? Box Office Smash, a puzzle-rich challenge compiling hundreds of questions on cinematic history and great movie moments to test visual and memory skills.

November 23, 2008

ZADZOOKS: Black Canary, General Obi-Wan Kenobi on shelves

Reviews of DC Direct's Black Canary and Sideshow Collectibles' General Obi-Wan Kenobi

November 19, 2008

ROMper ROOM: Get smart with Brain Quest on DS

Reviews of Brain Quest, Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell for the DS and Clickables' Fairy Game

November 15, 2008

ZADZOOKS: Comic book reviews of Dear Dracula and The Joker

This chronic feature lets me review what's recently passed my bloodshot pupils. So pull up a chair, break out the sarcasm filter and welcome to Mr. Zad's comic book critique starring Dear Dracula and The Joker.

November 13, 2008

ROMper ROOM: Solve puzzles to save the world

In Mechanic Master, a player saves Earth as he builds contraptions.

November 9, 2008

ZADZOOKS: Terrifying return to Silent Hill

A review of Konami's Silent Hill: Homecoming for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

November 6, 2008

ROMper ROOM: Smarter Than A Fifth Grader: The Electronic Game, Sonic Chronicles and Mega Man 9 revie

Reviews of Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader: The Electronic Game, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood and Mega Man 9

November 2, 2008

ZADZOOKS: Nick Stakal’s lifelong love of art

Profiling members of the comic book industry, this month Zadzooks interviews artist Nick Stakal.

October 29, 2008

ROMper ROOM: Reinventing the flashcard

Reviews of LeapFrog's Crammer, SCEA's The Last Guy and HER Interactive's Nancy Drew: The Haunting of Castle Malloy

October 26, 2008

ZADZOOKS: Survivor Jedi turns into pirate

Thanks to the proliferation of film, comic-book and cartoon characters, companies are bombarding consumers with an incredible selection of action figures. With tongue in cheek, let's take a peek at some of the specimens worthy of a place in Zad's Toy Vault.

October 23, 2008