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  • Why Is Patrick Stewart Amazing? He Can Give Me Goosbumps Over FIFA 14

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    Photo courtesy gamerfitnation.com

    Soccer is the most popular sport in the world for a reason, but I am thinking that if Patrick Stewart narrated every video involving it that there would be a hell of a lot more adopters. Hell, Capt. Picard makes me want to play this damn game just because of this video. I wish he would take paying jobs to narrate people’s days.

    “He wakes up feeling lonely and cold. Yet, he realizes that when he heads out into the vast world just beyond his door that his feelings will quickly change, for everyday is a new adventure, a journey that is wrapped inside of a single day. There is nothing more important than the realization that there is only one you and you can change…everything…everyday.”

    And that’s just waking up in the morning!

    Also, Microsoft announced that everyone that pre-orders an [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] in Europe will get a copy of [amazon_link id=”B00CX7FMDS” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]FIFA 14[/amazon_link] for free. Of course, that helps us here in America as much as putting on socks to walk on glass.

    http://youtu.be/TvJpbQ9gSCA

  • Man Of Steel Flies Home In November

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    Photo courtesy collider.com

    Zack Snyder’s [amazon_link id=”B008JFUPK8″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Man of Steel[/amazon_link] was the huge hit Warner Bros. was hoping it would be and now the movie will be coming home on November 12th in three different editions. There is a standard Blu-Ray/DVD/Ultraviolet version, the 3D Blu-Ray/Blu-Ray/DVD/Ultraviolet version and a special edition set that comes in a metal “S” symbol holder with a stand.

    Here is a rundown of the extras that will total about four hours:

     -Journey of Discovery: Creating “Man of Steel” – This immersive feature-length experience allows you to watch the movie with director Zack Snyder and stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane and others as they share the incredible journey to re-imagine Superman.

     -Strong Characters, Legendary Roles – Explore the legendary characters of the Superman mythology and how they have evolved in this new iteration of the Superman story.

    – All-Out Action – Go inside the intense training regimen that sculpted Henry Cavill into the Man of Steel and Michael Shannon and Antje Traue into his Kyptonian nemeses.  Includes interviews with cast and crew.

     -Krypton Decoded – Dylan Sprayberry (Clark Kent, age 13) gives the lowdown on all the amazing Krypton tech, weapons and spaceships featured in “Man of Steel.”

    -Planet Krypton – The world’s first exploration of Krypton and its lost society.

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  • Xbox One Launch Games Are Official

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    Photo courtesy gameranx.com

    Here is the complete list of games that will be available when the [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] launches this fall. There are no surprises here, but at least there is an official list to go off of now when planning your pre-orders.

    -Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag (Ubisoft, Ubisoft)

    -Battlefield 4 (DICE, Electronic Arts)

    -Call of Duty: Ghosts (Infinity Ward, Activision)

    -Crimson Dragon (Grounding/Land Ho!, Microsoft Studios)

    -Dead Rising 3 (Capcom Vancouver, Microsoft)

    -FIFA 14 (EA Sports, Electronic Arts)

    -Fighter Within (AMA Ltd., Ubisoft)

    -Forza Motorsport 5 (Turn 10 Studios, Microsoft Studios)

    -Just Dance 2014 (Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft)

    -Killer Instinct (Double Helix, Microsoft Studios)

    -LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (TT Games, Warner Bros. Interactive)

    -Lococycle (Twisted Pixel, Microsoft Studios)

    -Madden NFL 25 (EA Sports, Electronic Arts)

    -NBA 2K14 (Visual Concepts, 2K Sports)

    -NBA LIVE 14 (EA Sports, Electronic Arts)

    -Need for Speed: Rivals (Ghost Games, Electronic Arts)

    -Peggle 2 (Popcap, Electronic Arts)

    -Powerstar Golf (Zoe Mode, Microsoft Studios)

    -Ryse: Son of Rome (Crytek, Microsoft Studios)

    Skylanders: Swap Force (Vicarious Visions, Activision)

    -Watch Dogs (Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft)

    -Zoo Tycoon (Frontier Developments Ltd., Microsoft Studios)

    -Zumba Fitness: World Party (Zoë Mode, Majesco)

     

  • Here Is How Much You Will Be Paying For The New Killer Instinct

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    Photo courtesy pixelitis.net

    When you unbox your fancy new [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] this fall you will be able to download the new Killer Instinct for free. You will be able to play as Jago as much as you want and not spend a penny. But do you really only want to play as Jago? C’mon.

    Each additional character on the roster will run you $4.99 a pop or you can purchase the Combo Breaker pack for $19.99 and get the six characters available at launch, two post-launch characters and the original Killer Instinct arcade game. For those KI nuts (like me) that want even more there is the Ultra Edition. This will set you back $34.99 and gives you the six launch characters, two post-launch characters, original KI arcade game, extra costumes and accessory packs.

    The individual pricing model is a new direction for a fighter, but really who would buy them for $4.99 when you can get them all for $19.99?

    Killer Instinct will release this fall.

  • Fable Legends Announced

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    Photo courtesy gameinformer.com

    Lionhead Studios revealed the next entry in the Fable franchise at Gamescom and it is taking it in an exciting new direction.

    Fable Legends will be an [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] exclusive title which will feature five-player co-op.

    Why five, you may ask?

    Well, four friends will take control of four different character classes including a cocky prince character, a burly archer, a female mage and another female with a rather huge wooden shield to take on the forces of evil in the land of Albion. The twist comes in the fifth player who will be playing the role of villain. They will be able to view the world from a top-down perspective and will have control over the enemies the heroes face as well as setting up traps and other nefarious means to defeat the doers of good.

    Intrigued yet? I know I am.

    You are able to play Fable Legends as a single-player experience with AI taking over the other four roles in the game, but the game is being built to be fully enjoyed with five friends online.

    No release date was given for Fable Legends. Check out the trailer below narrated by the wonderful Michael Gambon, who should really do narration for everything from airplane safety videos to feminine hygiene. His voice is that soothing.

  • Will Star Wars Episode VII Release Date Break From Tradition?

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    We all know that Disney has promised that Star Wars Episode VII is coming in 2015. They even said as much at their D23 conference. Everyone automatically assumed that the return of the legendary franchise would take place in May, which is its normal tentpole month.

    Maaaaybe not.

    Badsass Digest is reporting from multiple sources that Disney may, in fact, release Episode VII in December of 2015, possibly in the middle of the month.

    Merry Sithmas to us. ( I feel bad for that…I apologize)

    The reasoning is sound for Disney to want to do this. With filming set to begin early next year, it only leaves J.J. Abrams and crew a little over a year for shooting and post work including special effects, etc. For a film the size of Star Wars that is not a very big window. So Disney is reportedly looking to push the date to December to afford Abrams more time to make the film right and not feel rushed.

    This also would get it out of the huge sharknado that is the summer of 2015 which will see the release of Avengers 2, Batman/ Superman, Pirates of the Caribbean 5, Jurassic Park IV and more.

  • You Have Seen All Of The Footage In This Xbox One Gamescom Video. It’s Still Fun To Watch.

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    Photo courtesy omnigamer.com

    Microsoft is at Gamescom in full force and have released this trailer focusing on all the games that will be coming to the [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] including: [amazon_link id=”B00DB9JYFY” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Titanfall[/amazon_link], [amazon_link id=”B00DB90AHA” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Dead Rising 3[/amazon_link], [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTTQG” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Forza 5[/amazon_link] and more.

    With all of Microsoft’s policy shifts in the past few months it certainly looks like they have turned a corner going into the launch of their new system. While the PS4 has the better price and positive feedback with gamers (including me) I can not deny that the Xbox One launch lineup has me more excited.

  • New Dead Rising 3 Gamescom Trailer Is Very Pro-Choice

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    Photo courtesy multiplayer.mtv.com

    Capcom has released a new CG trailer for their [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] launch title, Dead Rising 3 and if you do not say “holy shit” after thirty seconds then you are a sick, sick person and will do well in the zombie apocalypse. This game is looking like it will be THE Xbox One title to get on day one.

    [amazon_link id=”B00DB90AHA” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Dead Rising 3[/amazon_link] will release this fall and don’t forget that Dead Rising 2 is free to all Xbox Live Gold members until the end of the month.

  • Weekend Box Office- August 16-18, 2013

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    Photo courtesy nydailynews.com

    Kick-Ass and Hit Girl were no match. For this week they faced the wrath of The Butler. Lee Daniels’ film about Cecil Gaines and his life of serving under eight presidents easily took the top spot with $25 million. We’re the Millers and Elysium had strong second weekend showings which left Kick-Ass 2 coming up with only $13.5 million which is even below the low expectations of $17-19 million. I guess Jim Carrey really didn’t have anything to worry about with the vilence of the movie since not a lot of people are going to see it in the first place.

    1. The Butler- $25.0 million/ $25.0 million

    2. We’re the Millers- $17.7/ $69.5

    3. Elysium- $13.6/ $55.9

    4. Kick-Ass 2- $13.5/ $13.5

    5. Planes- $13.1/ $45.0

    6. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters- $8.3/ $38.9

    7. Jobs- $6.7/ $6.7

    8. 2 Guns- $5.6/ $59.2

    9. The Smurfs 2- $4.6/ $56.9

    10. The Wolverine- $4.4/ $120.4

  • The Doctor Who Mr. Potato Head Is A Real Thing. Place Your Orders Accordingly.

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    Playskool is releasing a Doctor Who version of Mr. Potato Head which completely kills the Don Rickles voice that is always in my head from Toy Story. The exiting eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith, gets the honors of being the basis for the toy.

    Order yours here and read the rather unique description below.

    The Eleventh Doctor as played by “MASH” Smith! Hop in the TARDIS with Mr. Potato Head as he pays homage to the last known survivor of “Galli-Fry”, DOCTOR WHO in his quirky eleventh incarnation! Set comes complete with 8 removable parts and pieces.