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Sam Greszes

Sam Greszes is unlockable by beating the game on Very Hard difficulty without losing a life. You must then defeat him to unlock him for Arcade and Versus modes. You can follow him on Twitter @samgreszeseses, and check out his podcast with David Rappoccio here. He also hosts weekly twitch streams at twitch.tv/robotsfightingdinosaurs.

The 15 best moms in movie history

Sure, we know your mom is much better (have you called her yet?), but that hasn't stopped Hollywood from trying. Over the years, there have been dozens of movie moms that are somehow less superheroic than our real moms, but this Mother's Day, they deserve to be recognized as well.

 

'NBA Playgrounds' review: A fun throwback

As soon as you saw this post's headline pop up on your computer, you knew that in the first paragraph I'd have to compare NBA Playgrounds to NBA Jam (or even NBA Street).

Stadium chefs changing the game for hungry sports fans

It happens every year on opening day. Baseball stadiums around the country throw their doors open to the world, inviting fans back to their April-through-October second home.

20 foods you didn't know you can make on the grill

A gallery for those of you who should consider christening your grill with something other than steaks, fish, hot dogs, and burgers – your grill-less pals will appreciate it.

The 20 best TV show theme songs of all time

Consider the humble TV theme. It's a simple, underappreciated ditty that must both act as an introduction for what is to come but also stand on its own as a piece of music.

25 biggest acts to ever play Coachella

From semi-modest beginnings in the late '90s, Coachella has ballooned into a six-day, two-weekend extravaganza that has featured some of the biggest musical acts to ever grace our ears with their mellifluous tones.

Biggest Surprise Acts In Coachella History

Since the first festival at the Empire Polo Club back in 1999, Coachella has always been a more alternative and off-the-wall festival despite its size.

'R.B.I. Baseball 17' Review: R.B.Why?

The idea was a good one. Since "MLB The Show 17" would be appearing exclusively on the PS4, why not go back to basics and launch a multi-platform game in "R.B.I.

'MLB The Show 17' review: Solid contact

Allow me to begin my review with a story: the story of Robots F. Dinosaurs, a young baseball player that got his start on the Pirates' AA affiliate Altoona Curve.

The perfect walk-up music for each MLB team's star

On the surface, walk-up music should be one of the most exciting things about baseball. It gives teams and players a chance to shine, to show some measure of creativity and individualism, without being tsk-tsked at by sportswriters who think bat flips are some sort of cardinal sin.

2017 ACM Awards predictions

The Academy of Country Music Awards are fast approaching, and there's no shortage of excitement given that 2016 was a huge year for the genre. In advance of the award show on April 2nd, here are our picks for who will go home with top honors.

Country music's 20 most exciting stars

As the ACM Awards approach, the country music scene stands as a wonderfully disparate one. Now, more than ever before, artists are experimenting with the genre, and getting recognized for it.

The 20 most memorable moments in ACM history

They might not be as popular or recognizable as the CMAs, but the Academy of Country Music Awards are, for country fans in the know, often better measures of success and quality in the country music genre.

The 28 craziest ballpark foods for the 2017 season

It's that time of year again. The sun is peeking out past the gray, casting a pink-orange glow on the grass of the baseball diamond. The bleachers slowly come to life around the country as the season begins, parents with Oakley sunburns, kids with baseball gloves — everybody comes together to enjoy the beginning of the season.

20 of the weirdest, wildest and best theme nights for the 2017 baseball season

We are so, so, so close to the beginning of baseball season, and it's good that we are, because baseball teams, perhaps more than any other sports organizations, realize that the experience of going to a ballgame is one to be cherished.

Baking doesn't have to be scary: 15 easy recipes to fool your friends into thinking you know what you're doing

For even the most experienced home cooks, baking can remain an untamable dragon – a blend of science, art, and alchemy that eludes all but the most determined.

Sir Elton at 70: From barroom pianist to music royalty

Somehow, Sir Elton John is one of the more underrated musicians of our time. For the vast majority of his adult (and teenaged!) life, he has been consistently cranking out amazing music, scoring our favorite movies and entertaining crowds of thousands.

The greatest college mascots of all time

College football season kicks off in just about a month, and that means weekends featuring exciting rivalries across the country. Not too long after that, college basketball season will be underway.

Nintendo Switch review: The best way to play games that don't exist yet

The Nintendo Switch has absolutely dominated my weekend. I've been glued to the little device for days on end and have sunk hours upon hours into getting familiar with it – drawing out its strengths and weakness for you, dear readers.

20 classic album covers we would frame

Sometimes something important gets lost as you put on your headphones and zone out to a favorite album. As we lose ourselves in sonic ecstasy, we often forget what drew our eyes to the album in the first place when we saw it at Sam Goody or Tower Records.

Nintendo is finally, thankfully embracing sports and eSports

There was a lot to take in at Nintendo's Switch preview event. The glossy sheen of a brand-new console, flashing lights, loud music, a stage featuring a hype team and gameplay demonstrations.

We got our hands on the new Nintendo Switch, here are our first impressions

Little by little, the weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining brighter, and the grass is looking greener. For some, that indicates the first whispers of spring breaking through the harsh winter.

Movie-themed recipes for your Oscar party

No Oscar party is complete without an assortment of movie-themed snacks, drinks, and finger foods. But this year, instead of simply making cupcakes with sloppily-drawn Oscar silhouettes etched into the icing, why not go the extra mile?

 

How to host a complete Oscars party using only your slow cooker

Sometimes people get a bit ahead of themselves and invite 50 people to their two-bedroom apartment for an Oscars party, not realizing that this means they will inevitably have to provide some sort of sustenance for the guests there.

 

TailGreater: Actually, next season isn't really all that far away

I'm really sorry, guys. It's Wednesday. That means that it's officially no longer acceptable to use the Super Bowl as an excuse to spend all your time at work and home softly sobbing at an animated gif of an incredible Julio Jones catch (or, conversely, laughing maniacally watching a looped replay of that miraculous Julian Edelman catch).