Alan McCloskey, Author at OCmodshop.com

Freezepop: Interview Part Deux

Alan McCloskeySep 24, 2009September 10, 20141

Last year we had the privilege of speaking with all three members of Freezepop at PAX 08 (read our first interview here). Although the interview was

OCModShop Full Time?

Alan McCloskeySep 24, 2009August 25, 20143

One of the big dreams of many tech website owners is the ability to make a living from their site. Like many people, I have

Rock Band Unplugged: Legendary Status

Alan McCloskeySep 24, 2009November 28, 20143

I have been playing Rock Band Unplugged, which is a version of Rock Band for the Sony PSP. You can read more about it in

AGF Precision HSD iPhone Case Review

Alan McCloskeySep 23, 2009September 10, 20141

Different people have different tastes. Some people like PCs and some like Macs. Some like pie, and some people like cake. Pi or Phi. The

Ulti-Mat Breathe F-X3 Oversized Cloth Mousepad Review

Alan McCloskeySep 23, 2009September 10, 20140

Nearly a decade ago, Tony Montana and computer mice had one thing in common: they were judged by the quality of their balls. Thicker, heavier

Batman Arkham Asylum Game of the Year?

Alan McCloskeySep 23, 2009November 28, 20140

So I’ve been playing Batman: Arkham Asylum lately for the PC, and I must say it is an absolutely brilliant game. I’ve overheard several people

‘Formal Protest’ for Jim Parsons

Alan McCloskeySep 21, 2009August 27, 20140

“The Big Bang Theory” is one of the best sitcoms I’ve watched in recent memory. For those who don’t follow it, this show is a

Babes of PAX 2009

Alan McCloskeySep 12, 2009June 21, 20143

Everyone is saying how PAX is the new E3. PAX has grown so large over the past few years that the actually sold out of

Lost Planet 2 Preview

Alan McCloskeySep 12, 2009June 6, 20111

Capcom was on hand at PAX09, and one of their hottest previews was definitely Lost Planet 2. We had a chance to play one of

Peregrine USB Gaming Glove Controller

Alan McCloskeySep 12, 2009June 6, 20116

We have seen a host of funky contraptions for PC gamers. We have seen force-feedback flak jackets, custom keyboards, gyroscopic 3d joysticks and 3d glasses.

Resident Evil 5 for PC Preview

Alan McCloskeySep 12, 2009June 24, 20141

There were several vendors at PAX 09 that were showing off Resident Evil 5 for the PC. Of course, the Capcom booth was featuring the

Starcraft 2 Hands-On

Alan McCloskeySep 10, 2009June 24, 20140

Fresh off Blizzcon, Starcraft II was available for a 20 minute play-through at PAX. After years we finally have a chance to play a sequel

SteelSeries Xai Gaming Mouse

Alan McCloskeySep 10, 2009June 24, 20143

Readers who keep track of me (yeah, both of you) know that my favorite gaming mouse of all time is the SteelSeries Ikari laser mouse.

Turtle Beach EarForce p21 Headphones

Alan McCloskeySep 10, 2009June 24, 20145

There was no shortage of gaming headphone vendors at PAX 09. Not only were Astro, Dolby and Tritton there, but Turtle Beach was showing off

Darkest of Days Hands-On

Alan McCloskeySep 5, 2009November 28, 20140

I had a chance to speak with Jerry Whitehead about the new shooter, Darkest of Days. This game throws the player into catastrophic historical events