We’re back with another week’s collection of cool geek links. No one wanted this killed with fire so it’s going to keep coming back, even if no one reads this. Now, on with the show.

Senior writer Greg Sandoval resigned from CNET over a lack of editorial independence from parent company CBS. It turns out that CBS vetoed CNET’s choice for the site’s Best in Show award for CES because CBS is suing the company that made the product. [The Verge]

There are some very interesting legal proceedings over at AMD. They’ve filed suit against four former employees who allegedly stole confidential documents before departing for NVIDIA. [ExtremeTech]

The NRA hates video games and think they’re to blame for mass shootings and gun violence. The problem is that guns in games are really there for the same reasons that the NRA champions. [Insert Coin]

You know what’s cool? Life hacks! Here are 50 illustrated life hacks to make your life just a little bit easier. [Twisted Sifter]

You know what else is cool? These pieces of geek themed furniture. I need this stuff in my life. [Mental_Floss]

I’m still trying to figure out this whole geek culture blog thing and I’m dragging you, dear reader, along with me for this ride. So today, I’m trying out a micro-sized linkdump. I’m open to suggestions on this thing, whether you love, think it needs changes or want it killed with fire.

The media focuses on Facebook and Twitter when talking about social websites but who did Forbes put on their 30 under 30 list? That would be Tumblr founder and CEO David Karp. [Forbes]

Want to know more about the upcoming Pokemon X & Y? Pokemon’s director of marketing did an interview about the upcoming game, including why a full-fledged Pokemon game hasn’t made it to a home console. [Game Informer]

Good news! A study conducted at Penn State says that being a gamer doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll die alone. Take that, Fox News! [The Atlantic]

Ever wonder if your choice of game character said anything about you? TSJ thinks it might. [The Smoking Jacket – Site possibly NSFW]

On my other site, I put together an in-depth examination of the history of the iconic Doctor Who theme music. Whovians should probably read it. [The Lowdown Blog]