July 28th, 2010

Will the asteroid known as 1999 RQ36 destroy all life on the planet, thereby preventing you from dinging 80?

Not to alarm you, but we only have 172 years to live, so better ding 80 (soon 85) while you still can. Scientists have spotted an asteroid that, if all goes well (er, bad), will smash right into Planet Earth in the year 2182. → Read More

November 12th, 2009

An asteroid almost smashed into Earth, and we only knew about it 15 hours before it happened

Did you hear the news? An asteroid passed within 8,700 miles of the planet on Friday. The craziest thing is that scientists only knew about it 15 hours before it flew by. So if you have any confidence that this planet is safe from giant space objects smashing into the surface, possibly destroying all life in the process, well, think again. → Read More

November 26th, 2007

Asteroids crashing into XBLA this Wednesday

If you’re old enough to remember Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe and your hands haven’t been crippled with tendinitis then get ready because they’re both coming to XBLA on November 28th at 5:00AM EST. Each will be available for download for the low low price of 400 MS Points. → Read More