A little while ago, I had occasion to get a good close look at a recent Monopoly set, and was a little bit shocked to discover that the overall look and feel of the classic board game -- which has stayed relatively constant since the '50s -- had undergone a major facelift.  Oh, it's still recognizable as Monopoly, of course; it still plays the same ( Read more... )

G4, the network formerly known as TechTV, has a new game show they'd like you to watch. It's called Hurl!, and it premieres Tuesday night at 9 Eastern.

What, pray tell, is Hurl!? Picture this: Contestants are required to devour copious amounts of decidedly unhealthy foods - a buffet-size tray of mac and cheese, for instance, or a stack of ( Read more... )