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  • Take It Home Tuesday- 9/25/12

    I Said Goodbye To My Wallet Today.

    The Avengers

    I know a lot of you missed this small indie flick in theaters due to its limited release in only a few cities. It is really well crafted and amazing considering the small budget it had…………….

    Bond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection

    You will find no better time to get these films on Blu Ray than right now. Amazon has the set for only $150 bucks (hit the link below) which is just under 7 bucks per movie. Take it from me, the packaging is quality and even comes with a slot for when Skyfall is released on Blu Ray next year.

    Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1

    DC Animated has put out some good Batman titles over the past five years so let’s hope they haven’t bitten off more than they can chew by taking on Frank Miller’s graphic novel which is considered by a lot of people the greatest Batman graphic novel written.

    American Horror Story: Season One

    My favorite new show of last year. Maybe that says a lot about me considering how disturbing and depraved this show was. Still, if you haven’t experienced this weird ride you need to hop on before season two starts in a few weeks.

     

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  • New Game Releases. Week of September 23, 2012.

    Warcraft Goes Panda, FIFA And Dead Or Alive Both Involve Bouncing Round Things.

    World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria (PC) $39.99-Normal/ $79.99- Collector’s Edition

    If you are still playing World of Warcraft after all these years I applaud you. That and weep for your bank account. But Blizzard knows how to keep the expansions coming and this week sees the release of Mists of Pandaria. Level up your character to 90 and play as a new class (Monk) as you uncover the mysteries of the land of Pandaria. And The Pandarans are neutral if memory serves me. So they are like Swiss pandas?

    Dead or Alive 5 (360, PS3) $59.99

    Tecmo’s fighting series has been to the beach for volleyball and the wrestling ring and I guess now it’s time to get back to the fighting. Well, that and watching the jiggling boobs. Let’s face it, the DOA series is known more for their jiggle technology than their fighting engine but plenty of people keep buying it to keep the series going.

    FIFA 13 (every system imaginable, maybe even the Virtual Boy) $29.99-$59.99

    Like with NHL 13 you already know if you are buying this or not. You do not need convincing with all the new bells and whistles in this year’s game. Although let’s not forget that their is Kinect and Move support this year so you can give that a try before realizing how bad it probably is. If you curse at the game on 360 you might get carded by the ref? If every game did that I would get past the intros.

    Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse (360, PS3, PC) $59.99

    Take control of Stewie and Brian as you make your way back through multiple universes to stop Stewie’s evil brother Bertram. The Family Guy writers have had a hand in writing this but for me the Family Guy train passed five years ago and if I am going to play a video game based on a long running cartoon I will wait for South Park: The Stick of Truth.

    Bad Piggies (iPhone, Android, Windows Phone)

    Rovio is looking to keep their cash cow (or pig) rolling with the release of Bad Piggies. Where Angry Birds focused on destroying structures to get back at the pigs for kidnapping their eggs this game focuses on the pigs building things to help them get through the level. Seeing as Angry birds has been downloaded over 1 billion times I think it is pretty safe to say that Rovio’s pockets will be flush with cash for the forseeable future.

     

    Next week brings back the evil Umbrella Corporation and hopefully a better game than Resident Evil 5.

    Happy gaming!!!

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  • Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time Release Date Announced

    Next February Just Got More Crowded .

    Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time will be coming on February 5, 2013 just in time to join a crowded month which includes the likes of Bioshock, Metal Gear and Dead Space.

    Fans have waited almost seven years on the stealthy raccoon’s PS3 debut. The game was originally slated for this fall but was pushed back and was also added to the PS Vita lineup. Thieves in Time will be one of Sony’s Cross-Buy titles which means that when you buy the Playstation 3 version of the game you will be able to download the title onto your Vita for free.

    Along with Cross-Buy the game also has Cross-Play functionality so you can swap saves between systems. Playing at home and have to head out of the house? Simply swap your save to your Vita and continue from where you left off. Both of these features is what Sony (and myself) are hoping will push Vita sales.

    Will you be getting Sly Cooper come February or is the month too full of great games already?

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  • Greatest Thing Ever- 9/20/12

    Dredd Mondo Poster Should Be Framed Above My Mantle

    Artist Jock, who has drawn the man of the law before as well as The Losers and his amazing run with Scott Snyder on Detective Comics, has drawn this masterpiece of comic goodness.

    If you are like me then you have been waiting on Dredd to open for over a year now and the time is almost upon us. So for the next day or so let’s just all salivate over this poster and while we wait take another look at the Dredd preview.

  • Compact Surge Protector Wants To Save The Day

    One Less Worry On The Road.

    Anyone that has been out of town in a hotel has thought at least twice about plugging your laptop, phone, tablet or any other electronic items into the outlets. Especially when you stay at some places that aren’t exactly looking on the up and up. One bad outlet or surge could make your trip miserable.

    The good folks at Satechi have something that may quell your fears. They offer a compact surge protector complete with three pronged outlet and USB port in one handy piece. Just watch for the green light to make sure the outlet is good to go and your electronics should be safe away from home.

    It is a cheap deal at only $10 especially for people who are in a constant state of travel. Go check it out and order on Santechi’s website

  • Dead Island: Riptide Trailer Goes For The Heart Again.

    New Trailer Tries To Capture The Emotion Of The First Game’s Memorable Trailer.

    Who could ever forget the trailer to the first Dead Island? The played in reverse story of how one family met their end on the tropical island resort was something truly different and had the video game world talking about the game. It proved a success with the first game selling over 3 million copies.

    Dead Island: Riptide was announced a few weeks back and only a few screenshots have been shown but now the developers at Deep Silver have released the first trailer for the game and it tries to convey the same sense of emotion as the ill fated family from the first game. Take a look below and let us know what you think.

    Dead Island: Riptide releases in 2013 for Xbox 360 and PS3.

  • Sony Shows Off Lighter, Thinner PS3.

    Two New Models And Bundles Announced

    Sony started off TGS 2012 by revealing what had been leaked weeks ago, that we would be getting a new model for the Playstation 3. The new model is 20% smaller than the current “slim” version and weighs 25% less.

    The system will come in a 250GB and 500GB versions and will be available in limited edition bundles. The 250GB system will be released on September 25th and retail for $269.99. It will come packed with Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception: Game of the Year Edition as well as a $30 voucher for CCP Games upcoming free to play shooter Dust 514.

    Dust 514 is a first person shooter based in the EVE Online universe where your online battles actually affect the real outcomes and economy of the EVE online community. The game is free to play but will have different items and weapons available through microtransactions and $30 should be a good start for anyone wanting to start on this new shooter.

    The 500GB version of the system will be available on October 30th to coincide with the release of Assassin’s Creed 3. A special bundle will be ready with the system coming packed with the highly anticipated game and a free month of Playstation Plus for only $299.99. The Playstation 3 version of the game also includes four exclusive levels that can only be played on Sony’s system.

    It looks like Sony is making a big push this year to get more PS3’s into homes before next year when it is presumed they will show off their next home console for the first time.

  • An Elegant Weapon For A Less Civilized Age.

    You Know It’s Coming. Might As Well Prepare.

    For those of you that believe that the zombie invasion is only a matter of when not if, may I present to you the M48 Apocalypse Series axe. One side business and the other side pleasure. An 8″ axe blade with a handy spike on the other end for those moments when a gun is too loud and a screwdriver isn’t handy.

    Do you still have leftover candle stockpiles from Y2K? Then this may be the weapon of choice for you. Go pick it up over on ThinkGeek

    In another related story. I want one.


     

  • Dragon Age 3 Officially Announced

    Can Bioware Win Back Dragon Age Fans With Third Entry?

    Bioware has announced that the Dragon Age franchise will be returning to consoles next year and will be using a new engine.

    General manager of Bioware Montreal and Edmonton Aaryn Flynn also seems to know that a lot of fans were turned off by Dragon Age 2 (this one included) and wants fans to know that a lot of work is going into making this game a brand new Dragon Age.

    “The Dragon Age team has been working on Dragon Age 3: Inquisition for almost two years now. We’ve been poring over player feedback from past games and connecting directly with our fans. They haven’t held back, so we’re not either. With Dragon Age 3: Inquisition, we want to give fans what they’re asking for – a great story with choices that matter, a massive world to explore, deep customization and combat that is both tactical and visceral.”

    Bioware is not resting on their laurels when it comes to how Dragon Age 3 will run. They have partnered up with DICE to use the Frostbite 2 engine as the games base. Frostbite 2 was used in the creation of last year’s Battlefield 3 and the game looked stunning so one can only guess how well it will be used in the hands of Bioware.

    Dragon Age 3: Inquisition will be released in late 2013.

     

     

     

  • The Wonderful 101 May Be Reason #1 To Buy A Wii U.

    Could This Be The System Seller Nintendo Needs?

    Platinum Games showed off a game called Project P-100 at E3 this year that caused a lot of buzz. Now the game has an official title, The Wonderful 101.

    The easiest way to describe this real-time strategy game would be what if Pikmin was played with superheroes? You control 100 heroes on screen as they work together to save the Earth from an alien invasion. The Wii U gamepad will be used to combine their powers together to form giant blades or fists and even to fly from building to building.

    My excitement for the Wii U has been steadily increasing and this game just made the wait seem longer. Take a look at the preview trailer and some screenshots below.