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Author: Scott Simmons

  • The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Releasing This October

    Photo courtesy technobuffalo.com
    Photo courtesy technobuffalo.com

    For [amazon_link id=”B009AGXH64″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Wii U[/amazon_link] owners it has been a tough 2013. Releases have been slim to none, but now it looks like you are in store for a good bit in the next few months. [amazon_link id=”B0050SWBAE” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Pikmin 3[/amazon_link] just released a few weeks back and [amazon_link id=”B002I08CSW” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Wonderful 101[/amazon_link] is coming on September 15th.

    Now it looks like October will get you another release. The HD remake of [amazon_link id=”B002I0GF72″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker[/amazon_link] will be on shelves October 4th. One of the most beloved Zelda titles ever is looking more beautiful with each new video and screenshot and should give Wii U owners a real reason to enjoy their console. God knows they need it.

     

  • Season 2 Of Killer Instinct Will Come To Xbox One In 2014

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    Photo courtesy siliconera.com

    For those of you, like me, that are a bit disappointed that Killer Instinct will be launching on the [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] with only six fighters, worry not, more are on the way.

    Season 2 of the game will release in 2014 and offer a new set of characters. Seasons will continue to be released on a regular basis continually adding to the character roster.

    Killer Instinct is being released for the Xbox One at launch as a free title. Jago will be free for everyone to play. Additional fighters will be available for purchase for $4.99 or you can buy one of two packs that will give you every fighter and different bonus content for $19.99 and $39.99.

  • Rumor Control: Bryan Cranston To Play Lex Luthor In 10 Films?!

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    Photo courtesy voicesfromkrypton.net

    Is Walter White headed to Metropolis? All signs point to yes with reports being that the Breaking Bad star has signed on to be Lex Luthor, Superman’s main nemesis in 2015’s Man of Steel sequel. If this turns out to be true maybe this will shut some people up about Ben Affleck being cast as Batman, which I still think will pay off.

    The part of this that screams rumor is that Cranston has signed on to appear as the villain for 6-10 movies. Add that to the fact that some sites are saying Affleck is signed on for thirteen appearances as Batman and you probably have some truth floating in a sh** river of make believe.

    Cranston looks like the clear fan favorite for the part especially with Breaking Bad in the middle of its final season. This would give the Batman/Superman movie a new group of fans that will follow Cranston to the theaters. Also, he was in Affleck’s Argo so there is a connection there between the actors that could have served as a hook to get Cranston involved.

    Batman vs. Superman releases on July 17, 2015.

  • Playstation 3 Goes Smurf

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    Photo courtesy vr-zone.com

    Is your favorite color blue? If so, how about we be friends because that is my favorite color too.

    Have you wanted a blue Playstation 3 for a long time? If so, we are two for two and think we should think about getting a place together.

    Sony is releasing this Azurite Blue PS3 as a Gamestop exclusive. It will go on sale on October 8th. Pre-orders are being taken here. It will come with a 250GB hard drive and retail for $249.99.

    Or you can buy the 12GB model for $199.99 which Sony calls a “better deal”.

  • Gamestop Managers Will Get Free Playstation 4 And Xbox One

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    Photo courtesy theguardian.com

    It was announced at the Gamestop Expo in Las Vegas that all Gamestop managers would be receiving a [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVQO” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Playstation 4[/amazon_link] and seven games as well as an [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link].

    Personal note: What the fu**? If you are a Gamestop manager it is so great you are getting both consoles. I am happy for you. I guess I just missed the truck full of goodwill from Sony and Microsoft. When I managed an EB Games eight years ago I was lucky to get a nice lanyard from Sony or some Xbox pens. Hell, it was like Christmas morning when Nintendo would throw a free DS game your way.

  • Want A White Xbox One? Get A Job (With Microsoft)

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    Photo courtesy kotaku.com

    It looks like employees of Microsoft are getting an extra special [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] as a thank you from their paycheck overlords. An all white console and controller with a black Kinect, because f*** your OCD, and a list of other goodies sweeten the pot for being a loyal worker.

    This has not been confirmed by Microsoft. If anyone working there wants to verify this, feel free…unless it will get you fired in which case, nevermind.

  • Two New Thor: The Dark World Posters

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    Photo courtesy collider.com

    Marvel has unveiled two new posters for Thor: The Dark World. One features Thor showing off his electrical skills and the other has Loki looking longingly into your soul and making you fall in love with him more and more with every second that passes, knowing it is useless to fight the feelings tha……nevermind.

    Thor: The Dark World releases on November 8th.

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  • Hey! Buy Games! August 25-September 1, 2013

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    Photo courtesy thegamingliberty.com

    Another week, another list of games to spend your hard earned money on. This week continues the “year of Luigi”, Madden is back for the 25th time and the Ninja Turtles are back raising shell. Also, Lost Planet 3 is apparently still a thing because it is coming out this week. I know, I am just as amazed as you.

    August 25th, 2013

    -[amazon_link id=”B00CQ7CIMS” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Super Luigi U[/amazon_link] (Wii U)

    August 26, 2013

    -PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate HD (PC)

    August 27, 2013

    -[amazon_link id=”B002BRZ79E” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn[/amazon_link] (PS3, PC)

    -[amazon_link id=”B007UM599S” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Lost Planet 3[/amazon_link] (PS3, 360, PC)

    -[amazon_link id=”B00BAWXCRU” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Killer Is Dead[/amazon_link] (PS3, 360)

    -[amazon_link id=”B00AY1CT3G” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Madden NFL 25[/amazon_link] (PS3, 360)

    August 28, 2013

    -[amazon_link id=”B001V7QIDO” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]TMNT: Out of the Shadows[/amazon_link] (PSN, XBL, PC)

    August 29, 2013

    -[amazon_link id=”B007FTE2VW” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]SimCity[/amazon_link] (Mac)

    -[amazon_link id=”B001TOQ8KC” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Legend of Zelda[/amazon_link] (Wii U eShop)

     

     

     

     

  • How About A Clip Of The Walking Dead Season 4?

    Photo courtesy kastorskorner.com
    Photo courtesy kastorskorner.com

    As big a fan of The Walking Dead as I am (both comic and show), there is no way to say that Season 2 was not a little boring and really felt stretched too thin to make 16 episodes. Gladly, Season 3 seemed to address those issues and it really began to show what it is capable of with much better pacing with split stories between the prison and Woodbury as well as the inclusion of new characters that fans cared about.

    We are a little over a month away from Season 4 and AMC is turning up the promotion dial to ten including a sneek peek during last night’s Low Winter Sun. It is only 45 seconds, but it is 45 seconds of Michonne so enjoy it.

    The Walking Dead returns on October 13th.

    http://youtu.be/48bQgTp-1Ew

  • Weekend Box Office- August 23-25, 2013

    Photo courtesy thetimes.co.uk
    Photo courtesy thetimes.co.uk

    It was a repeat winner at the box office this weekend as Lee Daniels’ The Butler only fell off 30% and took the top spot with $17 million. We’re the Millers came in second with $13.5 million and is headed towards the $100 million mark next week.

    The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones proved to be another pretender to the Twilight “tween” throne only grossing $9.3 million and $14 million since last Wednesday.

    The World’s End was the big winner of all the new releases. Even though it only grossed $8.9 million, it did so in half the theaters (1,500) of the other big releases. It will certainly have a big take overseas just like Hot Fuzz back in 2007.

    1. The Butler- $17.0 million/ $52.2 million

    2. We’re the Millers- $13.5/ $91.7

    3. The Mortal Instruments- $9.3/ $14.0

    4. The World’s End- $8.9/ $8.9

    5. Planes- $8.5/ $59.5

    6. Elysium- $7.1/ $69.0

    7. You’re Next- $7.0/ $7.0

    8. Percy Jackson- $5.2/ $48.3

    9. Blue Jasmine- $4.3/ $14.7

    10. Kick-Ass 2- $4.3/ $22.4