Facebook toying with 'away messages'
Millenials rejoice (sort of). Facebook is reportedly bringing back the remnant of a bygone digital era by offering users the option to post an away message.
The Tech Deck Kip Hill
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015
Five things that must change in 'Destiny's' House of Wolves expansion 1
Bungie has a chance in May to bring back gamers put off by the large gap in content and many divisive features of its new, blockbuster franchise. This is what House of Wolves needs to do to bring the jilted player back.
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015
This week's free game: 'Papers, Please'
Play the beta of this runaway hit indie title absolutely free. You play as a border security agent, determining who can and cannot enter the fictional dystopia of Arstotzka.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015
Bonus 'Happy Hour' free game: 'Tapper'
Celebrate Happy Hour on National Beer Day with Tapper, Bally Midway's 1983 classic arcade hit.
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2015
This week's free game: 'High-Definition Mario 64'
This week, a Canadian game development student brings us the first level of Super Mario 64 in stunning high-definition. The game is free on PC, Mac and Linux systems, as well as an in-browser player!
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015
Crick in your neck? Move your tablet!
WSU researchers find a link between people's preferred position for their tablet computers during use and neck muscle strain.
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015
This week's free game: 'Death Rally'
Get your Road Warrior on in this week's free title, "Death Rally" from Finnish developer Remedy Entertainment.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015
Nintendo teams up with mobile gaming company DeNA
Nintendo announces a foray into games for third-party mobile devices, but don't get your hopes up yet.
'Apotheon' a heroic effort, but not without flaws 2
Alientraps' stylish indie platformer has a ton of great design ideas, but their execution leaves much to be desired.
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015
Moar free gamez: 'Bioshock Infinite' for Xbox, 'Carcassonne' for Android phones
We already gave you Bust-a-Move, but if you're an Xbox or Android gamer, you've got a few more choices of free software today.
This week's free game: 'Bust a Move'
The anime dinosaurs are here, and they want you to eliminate all the bubbles on the screen. Dive in to 'Bust a Move' (known as 'Puzzle Bobble' in Japan) this week.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
Six games that need a remaster
With 8th generation consoles that have no backwards compatibility, remakes of classics with upped visuals and gameplay have become all the rage. Here are a few we'd like to see.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015
What's your favorite cooperative multiplayer experience? 1
The hype around GTAV's online heists is building ahead of a release next week, with comparisons to Destiny and Splinter Cell being thrown around. What makes a great co-op multiplayer experience, and what was your favorite?
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015
This week's free game: 'Prince of Persia'
This week, the Tech Deck's free game takes you back to the fiendishly difficult days of early platformers; when Jake Gyllenhaal had yet to ruin a once-proud franchise.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25, 2015
Extending the life of your favorite games 3
Software for most consoles these days will set you back about $60 new. How do you ensure you get the most from your games?
MONDAY, FEB. 23, 2015
This week's free games: 'Command and Conquer' series
Dive in to the battle between the Allied Forces and the Soviets in an alternate reality where Nikola Tesla squares off against Albert Einstein. Yeah.
FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 2015
Valley developers prep for relaunch of 'Blast Trivia'
Firecracker Software is rolling out a new version of their 2011 game next week. We sit down to play and ask about gaming in Spokane.
THURSDAY, FEB. 19, 2015
Would you pay for ad-free YouTube?
Media giant YouTube, which touts a reach of more than 1 billion users, is looking to introduce a pay model that would allow users to avoid watching ads before videos.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18, 2015
Ridiculous sale on Sega Genesis classics 2
Are you in the mood for some blast-processing-powered gaming? Forty-eight Sega Genesis classics are available today on Amazon for less than $5.
MONDAY, FEB. 16, 2015
This week's free game: 'Slender' 1
Have your pants scared off in this first-person horror game that is based on the controversial urban folk legend.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11, 2015
'Myst' remake among titles in massive Steam sale 1
Pick up Cyan's adventure classic in stunning HD now for just $9 through Friday.
MONDAY, FEB. 9, 2015
Pardon the plug
The Last Word is all you need in Destiny's The Crucible. Also, check Kip out on Twitch.
This week's free game: 'Gorillas'
Learn math and physics as you attempt to pummel your friends in this week's free classic in the Tech Deck.
FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 2015
Shout! Factory launches free streaming service
Fans of MST3K, Dennis the Menace and Home Movies rejoice! The quirky media company has brought its properties to the masses free of charge.
TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 2015
What makes 'Minecraft' so memorable? 1
Kip enters Mojang's blocky world in an attempt to uncover what is so darn addictive about the indie blockbuster "Minecraft."
Kip Hill joined The Spokesman-Review in 2013. He currently is a reporter for the City Desk, covering the marijuana industry, local politics and breaking news. He previously hosted the newspaper's podcast.