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I'm a writer, web designer, sometimes artist and generally groovy guy at large. I earned a Master's degree in journalism from Kent State University and have been professionally writing and designing web sites for more than 20 years. I am currently the Content Manager and Marketing Director for IndiePub and was previously the Editor-in-Chief for GamerTell. I was also a Contributing Editor for Geek Monthly Magazine (until its demise) and writer for GamesRadar, GameZebo and a few other print and online publications. For four years I wrote a video game column for the Cincinnati Enquirer's weekly street magazine, CiN Weekly, called "Player1" (until that publication's demise).

Black Friday 2012: Old Navy’s Wii U giveaway promotion card (updated)

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Did you brave the long lines and cranky shoppers to score a free copy of Super Mario Bros. U? So did GamerTell’s editor (but with little success). See what he did get, though…

Black Friday 2012: Lego giving away limited edition holiday sets with purchase (updated)

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Lego has a special in-store freebie with any purchase: A holiday Lego set! Find when, what and whether or not it’s worth the effort…

Black Friday 2012: Origin PC giving free SSDs, overclocking and Windows OS with purchase

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Online PC retailer, Origin PC, has announced a Black Friday deal that might appeal to anyone looking to get a high-end gaming rig this holiday…

Quick Review: Nintendo’s Wii U game console and GamePad

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Here’s a quick look at Nintendo’s new Wii U game console and its accompanying GamePad controller…

Wii U Deluxe unboxing photo gallery

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You want to see what’s in the box. I know you do. Come a little closer. Yeah, that’s it. Take a peek at the Wii U Deluxe console being birthed from the box…

Walmart layaway pre-order purchase a success, “launch party” seriously lacking

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GamerTell’s editor survives the Walmart Wii U layaway pre-order and purchase process but is left wondering where the party was held…

Target’s 2012 holiday game and tech gift cards

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This year’s Target Holiday GiftCards include a retro style magnet game and a little car that follows any line you draw. Check it out…

Mentally prepping for the Wii U pre-order pickup at Walmart’s layaway department

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GamerTell’s editor tries to calm his nerves by calling Walmart to make certain his Wii U pre-ordered using the chain’s layaway promotion will really be there. Did it work? You tell me…

Bullet-Point Preview: Skyfall movie

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Get a bullet-point style preview of the latest James Bond movie, Skyfall…

Review: Wreck-It Ralph (3-D) movie packed with gaming goodness

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If you have ever plunked a quarter into an arcade game, if you have ever picked up any type of game controller, you will enjoy extra appreciation for Disney’s latest animated feature, Wreck-It Ralph.

Pre-Ordering the Wii U: My first adventure in the Walmart layaway system

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Thinking of pre-ordering a Wii U? Then you’ll need to put on your fugly coat, shed some pride and sulk over to Walmart to unwittingly help revive a formerly dead payment scheme…

Wreck-It Ralph arcade game tour confirmed locations list

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Technology Tell’s gaming channel has received a list of the confirmed stops for the Fix-It Felix, Jr. game cabinets touring the US. Click through to see if your city is listed…