Nintendo is synonymous with being behind the times and their approach to content creators on YouTube is no different. The debate goes on about if Let’s Play videos should be allowed to make the channel creators money. Nintendo created a program of their own called the Nintendo Creator’s Program where they will take a portion of earnings from people for the privilege (?) of putting their games on YouTube.
Let Jim Sterling explain the conflict of interest this creates and the reason why it is a bit shady.
Jim Sterling (like the Kinda Funny guys) have branched out on their own. If you like his stuff please go support him on Patreon. The Jimquisition Patreon
During an EA earnings call, company CFO Blake Jorgensen confirmed that Star Wars: Battlefront will hit store shelves before the end of the year and be aligned with Episode VII.
This can only mean one thing by the rules of video gaming: it will be broke as shit.
Not wishing bad luck on the game in any way. I want to play Battlefront as much as you. Until I have the game in my console and I am killing Ewoks there will always be doubts. DICE has to live down Battlefield 4 which was having issues a year (!) after release. Now that they are on a timetable the heat is on. Will they deliver?
So a funny thing happens in this video. Marshawn Lynch’s personality makes a rare appearance showing that he really hates sports reporters and not everyone.
Conan, Marshawn and human fuckstick Rob Gronkowski truly become disgusted by Mortal Kombat X’s fatalities. That shows me that the game is well on its way to guaranteeing itself a spot in my console.
During the early 2000’s WWE began using their growth from the Attitude Era to branch out and have bands record themes for superstars. Sure, there were some wrestlers who kept their music, mostly done by Jim Johnston, but larger stars such as HHH, Stone Cold, Kane, Undertaker and Edge were given themes by large bands including Rob Zombie, Motorhead and Disturbed.
Over the past couple of years it seems like WWE is going back to “in house” themes for their superstars. Now we still have guys like Randy Orton, HHH and RVD keeping their themes because themes connect to certain superstars and should not change. Jim Johnston still does themes here and there, but most of the newer ones have been passed off to CFO$, a duo that is bringing house themes back while making sure they are just as good as any band.
Here are the best of the current roster.
Kevin Owens
Owens always says he will fight anyone, anywhere. Hearing this as he comes to the ring you know that there a fight is about to happen. Point taken.
Dean Ambrose
I will admit I was not sold on this theme when Ambrose first went solo. Let it be a lesson that first impressions do not always last.
Adam Rose
His character wasn’t given the time to develop enough before he was called up to Raw. Know why? Because his theme is so damn catchy WWE tried to Fandango him into popularity. Stop being lemons, everyone.
Sami Zayn
This theme is Sami Zayn. You here his personality in it, the beat seems to match the way he walks to the ring and even though it sounds nothing like it, a chorus of ole’ chants adds so much.
Bad News Barrett
Any theme that allows the superstar to incorporate their tagline in the music is a bonus.
Titus O’Neil
Here is the catch-22. I don’t like rap music. I like Titus’ theme. I don’t like rap music. I like Titus’ theme. I don’t like rap music…and so on.
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Baron Corbin
Get past the beginning that sounds like Chuck Palumbo is back and you have yourself a good theme for the silent aggressor.
Paige
Like Kharma before her, Paige’s theme is one you sit up and pay attention to. Having Paige on screen doesn’t hurt either.
Finn Balor
From the buildup at the beginning to the stops in the music allowing Balor to pose like a God, this music completes his WWE transformation.
Sasha Banks
Sasha’s character is an entitled bitch. What do you hear when you listen to this theme? Answer: bingo.
Bayley
Let’s end on a happy note and dammit that is Bayley. Come on. Bring it in. Hugs all around.
Since Superstorm Sandy’s bitchier sister dropped her load of “Let It Go” on the northeast, Raw was cancelled for a weather event for the first time ever. It may have been a blessing in disguise.
Anyone who watched the Royal Rumble was expecting more of the same that the Philly crowd started. Three hours of booing the Rumble winner, booing John Cena, cheering Daniel Bryan and a host of chants. I was looking forward to it. Instead we got a show from in-studio with Michael Cole interviewing superstars, JBL giving Jim Cantore reports in the snow and Lawler trying not to eat nuts because, diverticulitis.
If there is one focal point to pay attention to it is the fact that WWE knew how the Royal Rumble looked. No one could avoid it with the backlash getting mentions by every major site including USA Today and Time. You know, the places where they want to be mentioned, but not because of this reason. In response, a genius idea happened.
Enter Paul Heyman.
During the Reigns/Lesnar segment Heyman used the gift God (or Satan) gave him and he used his vocal skills to salvage the main event of WrestleMania. With no audience to take over, Lesnar, Reigns and Heyman were compelling. Did it solve the problems brought out at the Royal Rumble? No. There are too many. It did give hope that this match can be saved by March 29th.
WWE should thank heaven for the snowstorm and hell for Paul Heyman.
Many were wondering since we had seen nothing but a few leaked photos if this was going to make it to theaters. Add in the trouble on set that director Josh Trank (reportedly) had, you would think things were looking grim(m). I had to. Sorry.
Will people crap all over this movie before even seeing it? This is the internet so yes, but I will not be one of those people. The trailer is a teaser and that is just what it did. I have liked movies with a-hole directors before.
Anyone bitching about the origin being different, go read Ultimate Fantastic Four. Anyone bitching about a black Johnny Storm, fuck off.
We know. Video game movies are bad. Sometimes that works in their favor.
Dead Rising: Watchtower is coming to Crackle and the first trailer is just what you would expect. If you enjoyed Z Nation on SyFy (I did) then this is just your style. Getting Rob Riggle as Frank West and President Palmer in on the action is a good bonus.
Borderlands is coming to the new-gen systems. No, not Borderlands 3. The Handsome Collection will come with Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel along with all DLC for only $60. Damn, that is a massive load of DLC.
For the old-school types (like me) you can now play multiplayer in four player split-screen. Bring back fond memories of Goldeneye with cel-shaded psychosis. Remember playing with friends? Real friends that would come over and have conversations while you played for hours instead of racist twelve year old’s.
If you have some mattress cash then you might want to check out the “Claptrap-in-a-Box” Edition which comes with your very own Claptrap that can be controlled by an app for your phone or tablet. You did read that. I am not shitting you.
Only 5,000 of the Claptrap editions will be made. This box of robot sarcasm will costs $400. Plan on getting one? Tell your boss your kid has a fever and leave to find one to pre-order.
Borderlands: The Handsome Edition releases on March 24th.
