Review: Wheel of Fortune Platinum for iOS

Wheel of Fortune has seen about 450,000 different iterations of at-home play. From the Nintendo Entertainment System to desktop models to the PS3 and your local casino, people love playing Hangman for money. The iOS version of America's Game for the iPhone and iPod Touch was released not too long ago, and it is one the better iterations of a game show on the App Store, far surpassing the lazy hack job of the first Wheel of Fortune iPhone game.

CNET’s First Look of the New Jeopardy Set!

16:9 everything, fancy new OLEDs everywhere... Here's CNET's look at the new Jeopardy set. CNet Video @

The Spirit of the Game: Cory’s 12/16’s DSW Reaction

I own the Jeopardy! DVD Game and as you, fair reader, might know, all the responses are in the form somewhat obvious multiple choice answers (or questions, as the case may be). Now, the fair way to play a game like that in the spirit of the game would be to buzz in if you think you know, then affirm your thought process by buzzing in. A friend of mine would buzz, no matter if he knew it or not, and the rest of us were pissed at him. Buzzing in without a thought and taking a random guess is rather annoying, especially if your guesses are excessively right or wrong. You're not cheating; far from it. But, by being shady in your play tactics, you run the risk of ruining

GSN Rebranding Analysis

Armin at Brand New has a nice review of the new GSN branding, including a history of the logo (remember that little dancing guy? And who could forget Swirly Green Ball?) and design analysis. For those who are fans of analysis, logos or GSN, it's a quick and fun read.

The Price is Right 37th Season Premiere Liveblog

Hey everyone, Cory Anotado (and not Alex, you stupid commenters! Byline, attribution! These things MATTER! ;-)) here. This is my running commentary for the 37th Season Premiere of the Price is Right. If you're not prepared for spoilers, then it would be a good idea to not read this until or while you're watching the season premier. Now, this isn't really the greatest commentary ever, but picture it like Mystery Science Theater 3000: you kind of have to see it to get it, I guess. If you'd like an uncensored version of this, you can (and this is a selfless plug, but that's the kind of person that I am) go to my personal blog, the Fast Money Round and read more there. Fun edit number 2: watch the show if you missed it here: CBS.com 11:00 AM: It's in High-Def, and I'm watching it on a big screen tv that's sadly not HD-Ready. Let's see all the radical changes that exist. We're going to hid the rest of the commentary behind a cut, just to appease everyone.

The Price [Will Be Just Fine, So Don't Worry About It]

This is part one of a two-part perspective post. I will be playing "Price is Right fan." Alex will be playing "heartless apathetic bastard" tomorrow. Obviously, the day that I don't check The Game Show Forum or Golden Road would be the day that this happens. Reports to forum moderators at Golden-Road.net have stated that Roger Dobkowitz, long-time producer of the Price is Right, had been fired from his position with the show. As a result (or as a possible reason for the firing), Fremantle Media has also announced that for the upcoming 37th season of the Price is Right, the show would be taken in "a new direction." I love the Price is Right, with all my heart, I truly do. To paraphrase Jimmy Fallon from Fever Pitch, "Where does Price rank in terms of importance in my life? I say Price, sex, and breathing." Roger was a very good producer, and a very vital asset to the Price is Right. He knew the nuances to every game, and with a very flexible host like Drew Carey at the helm of the show, was able to fully use those nuances to create dynamic and excellent game lineups.

“Bibili ako na vowel!”

A commercial found on Youtube, as well as a graphic artist's Youtube account, shows that Wheel of Fortune is returning to the Filipino airways in 2008. This is the latest in a long line of foreign game shows recently being ported over to Filipino TV, completing a list that includes Deal or No Deal, 1 vs. 100, Whammy! and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader. The teaser commercial is below and the intro movie is after the break. [youtube xI_lNRKtbUo]

TPiR LiveBlog (Spoilers AHOY!)

Wow, this is new and exciting. Hey all, Cory here and back again, with the live blogging of Drew Carey's first aired episode of The Price is Right. If you haven't watched yet and don't want to get spoiled, don't look any further. If you've recorded the show, you can follow along with me here. Without further ado, keep reading to check it

Deal Or No Deal UK

Come on Down (And Die!) Update

61 people died in Manila, Phillipines after a stampede occurred during the one-year anniversary of the ABS-CBN daytime game show "Wowwee." Witnesses say that someone shouted, "Bomb!" and tried to get everyone to flee. "Wowowee" host Willie Revillame was shocked by the incident. In an ABS-CBN interview, an emotional Revillame said he didn’t

That is One Crazy Whore!

Anything To Win is moving to Sunday Nights starting on March 12 with the story of Tonya Harding. If you don't know, Tonya was that crazy whore who took a pipe or something to Nancy Kerrigan's knee. Apparently, being a pugilist is a lot better for Harding, so the episode will take a look at how the '94 Olympics were for her as well as what she's

Deal or No Deal Online Game!

Click here to play my version of Deal or No Deal now! You need Flash 8 Player to play it, but please vote 5 and see more great game shows on

GSN and AO-Hell

Reuters and the Hollywood Reporter is reporting that GSN and AOL will partner up to create a blackjack area on AOL's shoddy Internet portal in April. In addition to free gameplay and tips, the area will provide exclusive behind-the-scenes video of GSN‘s "World Series of Blackjack" series in June. AOL users, you can access this by accessing the

D?^? ?? ?? D?^??

If you can't read that title, it's because it's all made of mathematical symbols, which I thought would be clever, but it actually turns out to be stupid. ANYWAY, an article in the New York Times brings up an interesting question that has plagued both normal people and programmers, such as myself: How does the Deal or No Deal banker come up

That 70s Hour on GSN

Starting on Monday, January 2nd, GSN will be airing week-long strips of Match Game at 11p & 11:30p. They will be packaging it as That 70s Hour. Here's the schedule for those who are curious. 1/2 - 1/8: Ep. 125 - 137 (Friday Preemption for Poker Royale) 1/9 - 1/15: Ep. 138 - 143 (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Preemption for Anything to