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Posted by Bob Muir on Jun 11, 2013 in Videogames 
This was briefly covered in Sony’s press conference, but the footage has now surfaced online. After years of waiting and many empty promises, Square Enix has finally revealed a full trailer for Final Fantasy Versus XIII, with new cutscenes, new graphics, and lots of gameplay showing its completely revamped combat system. Furthermore, the game is now known as Final Fantasy XV; it’s no longer a spin-off, but the next installment of the long-running series. The online excitement right now is palpable, as people are practically cheering in the streets. The game has so far been revealed for PS4, with no word of an Xbox One or PC release. Read more…
Tags: Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, PS4, square enix
Posted by Bob Muir on Jun 11, 2013 in Videogames 
Microsoft came out strong today, showcasing 13 console exclusives and even showing off multiplatform games playable on Xbox One. Sony, however, has an advantage in that it doesn’t have a horrible used game/online DRM policy, as far as we know so far. With that said, let’s get into what they announced during tonight’s last conference. Read more…
Tags: Playstation Vita, PS3, PS4, Sony
Posted by Bob Muir on Jun 10, 2013 in Videogames 
Just like last year, Ubisoft got Aisha Tyler to host their E3 press conference. Wearing a shirt with the hashtag #girlwood on it, Ubisoft didn’t have much to show, but there were a few major new reveals. Click through to see what was said about hot games like Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Rayman Legends, and Watch Dogs, as well as all the new games. Read more…
Tags: PS3, PS4, Ubisoft, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Posted by Bob Muir on Jun 10, 2013 in Videogames 
The E3 press conferences from non-platform makers generally have fewer announcements than their Big 3 friends, often retreading a few announcements, but there’s still some worthwhile news. With a new console generation about to happen (or already happening, if you’re satisfied with a Wii U), Electronic Arts has more than usual to show, for both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Read more…
Tags: Dragon Age, EA, Electronic Arts, PS4, Xbox One
Posted by Bob Muir on Jun 10, 2013 in Videogames 
Microsoft just finished their Xbox One press conference, and we’ve covered all the important game reveals at the event. Much was revealed, but the conference was lacking in many details, so if you see something below that interests you, be sure to wait for more info that is sure to be revealed as E3 2013 begins fully tomorrow. Click below and let’s see if Microsoft can make up for their disappointing Xbox One reveal a few weeks back! Read more…
Tags: Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Posted by Bob Muir on Jun 10, 2013 in Videogames 
Even though it’s not an Xbox One exclusive, Microsoft led the start of its E3 2013 press conference with the first footage of the anticipated Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Since the game is an open world game set in a wide-open desert region, the implementation of stealth has been dramatically redesigned. It looks like a very unique experience with stunning graphics. Naturally, the game is also coming out on PS4, though Microsoft didn’t want to mention that. It’s all looking quite impressive, so watch footage from the stream below! Read more…
Tags: Konami, Metal Gear Solid, PS4, Xbox One
Posted by Ben Huber on Jun 10, 2013 in Fandom, Hobbies and Collections 
Custom shoes are apparently really big, but given that I hardly ever dip my toes in those waters, I usually don’t get a glimpse of that world until something surfaces – like these fantastic custom Nike MAGs, inspired by Iron Man. Looking closer to Iron Man’s actual boots than sneakers, these custom jobs by Mache light up at both the base and the buckle. Since each of his customs are completely unique, sadly there’s no way to get these. If you’re willing to drop some serious cash, though, you could try ordering your own. Check out more images below! Read more…
Tags: Iron Man, sneakers
Posted by Ben Huber on Jun 10, 2013 in Cinema, Comic Books 
A lot of cool images have shown up recently showing the filming of the next Captain America film, subtitled Winter Soldier. The Winter Soldier himself will be a new antagonist in the movie universe, but comic fans will know him well already. If you don’t, and want to keep some surprises in store for yourself, don’t Google him. But below you can get some ideas of the new modern tone of Captain America, as well as a glimpse at Cap’s new suit. They’ve done a great job with the Winter Soldier’s suit, and Black Widow and Nick Fury showing up is a good sign as well. Consider me slightly more interested in this film! Read more…
Tags: captain america, Marvel
Posted by Ben Huber on Jun 9, 2013 in Videogames 
Every once in a while I simply have to recommend a new indie game. Especially since the market is flourishing so much right now. Gunpoint is a new release from Suspicious Developments, and it’s a great take on the stealth genre. Mainly because you can rewire all the electronics in the game to do your bidding. Want to make a light turn off as the elevator arrives? Or even have a guard’s gun malfunction and trigger a trap door? There’s tons of room for creativity and it’s all wrapped up in wonderful pixel art and a stylish soundtrack. And it also has a level editor. You can also tackle guards to the ground and punch them – and at no point are you required to stop. Check out the trailer below and then pick it up on Steam! Read more…
Tags: Gunpoint, Indie Games
Posted by Ben Huber on Jun 9, 2013 in Videogames 
I know you guys are excited for this game because my Twitter and Facebook feeds have been lighting up as the game grows closer to release. Well wait no longer, because it’s out now! Nintendo has also uploaded a launch unboxing video to promote the game’s special edition 3DS XL. And if you’re completely lost on the appeal of Animal Crossing, fear not! Giant Bomb recently did a Quick Look of the game, featuring the crew running through each others’ houses. It’s great fun and one of the most laid-back games out there. Check it out below. Read more…
Tags: 3DS, Animal Crossing
Posted by Ben Huber on Jun 8, 2013 in Videogames 
IGN recently got a chance to look at the E3 demo of SEGA’s upcoming Wii U and 3DS exclusive, Sonic Lost Worlds. Now I know the prevailing narrative is that Sonic games suck, right? Aside from Generations, that is. Well, it looks like SEGA is on the right track here with Sonic Lost Worlds, because it looks great! I’m definitely getting some Super Mario Galaxy vibes here, but I don’t find that a problem at all. While the Wii U version looks great and I want to try it now, the 3DS version is also surprisingly good in the visuals department. Videos for both below the break. Read more…
Tags: Nintendo, Sega, Sonic Lost Worlds, Sonic the Hedgehog
Posted by Ben Huber on Jun 8, 2013 in Cinema, Comic Books 
The movie arrives in roughly a week, and soon we’ll begin to finally hear impressions of Man of Steel. So far the trailers have been looking pretty solid and did a good job getting me interested in a film I originally had no desire to see. This latest one does a good job of summarizing everything so far and putting it together in one concise package. Visually it looks a little crowded in some areas, but overall it seems good. I do like the melancholy feel they’re emphasizing in the marketing – I wonder how much of the film will retain this? A lot, I hope. Check out the trailer below. Read more…
Tags: Man of Steel
Posted by Ben Huber on Jun 7, 2013 in Videogames 
I suppose “over-the-top” doesn’t even really describe Saints Row anymore. Now’s it’s just standard insanity. So very ordinary! But while I was a bit concerned about this next game being suped-up DLC, it seems they still have a handle on what makes Saints Row so fun. The trailer below also reveals some returning characters from previous games, as well as pixelated nudity – so get your super soaked and dive in. August is, thankfully, not that far away. Let’s hope the game lives up to the trailers. Read more…
Tags: Saints Row IV
Posted by Ben Huber on Jun 7, 2013 in Videogames 
Don’t ever say that math didn’t do anything for you. Michael Birken has made a seriously impressive algorithm that uses Tetris blocks to “print” a pixel image. It detects which piece it needs next and dispenses them in an order so that it creates row by row of the correctly-colored blocks. Eventually, this lines up to form pixel art or a sprite. In the example above: Link! Check out the sped-up video below in which he shows off the algorithm building several iconic pixel images from video games… with a video game. Amazing stuff! Also check out his explanation of the whole process here! Read more…
Tags: Tetris
Posted by Bob Muir on Jun 6, 2013 in Videogames 
Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us comes out on PS3 on June 14, so the marketing is ramping up to make sure everyone knows about the latest game from the makers of Uncharted. This live-action trailer depicts a player becoming Joel, being completely immersed in the game. From what we’ve seen of the game, The Last of Us is a tense survival game with some horror elements. Joel must protect the young Ellie, and because Naughty Dog intends for their relationship to be a major aspect of the game, becoming immersed would be vital for making that emotional connection work. Early reviews have nothing but glowing praise for the game, so hopefully this will be a strong near-swan song to help close the current generation of gaming consoles before the PS4 and Xbox One come out this fall. Read more…
Tags: PS3, the last of us
Posted by Bob Muir on Jun 6, 2013 in Videogames 
Vinesauce is showing us the horrific potential glitches of another N64 game, the classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Watch as Link hovers erratically through the air, jewels merge together, and eyes are replaced by mouths. It’s all quite horrifying, like Zelda by way of Silent Hill. Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask already had their share of creepy elements hiding beneath the surface (especially Majora’s Mask), so these glitches might creep you out even more. I’ve never had any glitches when I played various versions of Ocarina of Time, but maybe this has happened to other people before? Read more…
Tags: Legend of Zelda, Nintendo
Posted by Bob Muir on Jun 5, 2013 in Cinema 
I love The Wizard of Oz. I am told that when I was only three years old, I would watch it (or parts of it) almost every day. So hearing that the classic movie would be rereleased this September in IMAX to coincide with a 75th anniversary Blu-ray release (in October) sounds amazing. Unfortunately, the movie will be undergoing the dreaded 3D conversion process. Read more…
Tags: Wizard of Oz
Posted by Bob Muir on Jun 5, 2013 in Videogames 
Harmonix, creator of Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and Dance Central, has finally unveiled their new game, and it’s quite a surprise. Fantasia: Music Evolved is a collaboration with Disney that has players enter portals to control the musical landscape with their hands, playing along and remixing the song as they go. If they don’t like a song, for instance, they can bring in a string accompaniment or ska horns. The game is played with the Kinect on Xbox 360 or Xbox One, as the game is exclusive to Microsoft’s platform. Read more…
Tags: Disney, Music, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Posted by Bob Muir on Jun 4, 2013 in Cinema, Comic Books 
With Warner Brothers struggling to put together a Justice League film and a DC film universe to compete with The Avengers and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are lots of rumors swirling about how things will go down. While Man of Steel is being treated as the first step in DC’s rough plans, no one knows what’s happening with Batman. While Christian Bale is almost assuredly out of the picture, will the new Batman be a recasting of the same Batman, a new character taking over his mantle, or a completely rebooted character that ignores Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy? Well, there is a Batman reference in Man of Steel. There are spoilers ahead, but it’s something extremely minor that probably won’t help you feel better about WB’s DC plans either way. Read more…
Tags: Batman, Man of Steel, Superman, The Dark Knight Rises, Warner Brothers
Posted by Bob Muir on Jun 3, 2013 in Animation, Cinema, Videogames 
By now it’s known that Disney had considered featuring additional game worlds in Wreck-It Ralph, but cut them for various reasons. The world farthest along in the planning stages was Extreme Easy Living 2, an open-world game (Grand Theft Auto) with a Sims vibe and lots of modern social gaming aspects (think Facebook-like interactions). It was cut both for pacing and logistical reasons — Ralph ended up on the arcade owner’s computer, since this sort of game is not something that would be found in an arcade — but it was storyboarded. Check out this clip showing what might have been had it made it into the finished film. Read more…
Tags: Disney, Wreck-It Ralph
Posted by Ben Huber on Jun 3, 2013 in Hobbies and Collections, Star Trek 
I know a lot of people who’d love to own, or do own, movie props. But I know even fewer that will actually make their own. That’s where movie prop-maker Tony Swatton comes in, who has been making real-life versions of movie and video game weapons for a while now. Batarangs, Minecraft swords, and blades from Game of Thrones are just some of the neat pieces he’s done, but his latest is massive: a Klingon Bat’leth. It’s just as sharp as a real one would be, and he puts on extra protection just to make sure he doesn’t slice his own head off. Now that’s dedication! Read more…
Tags: Klingons
Posted by Ben Huber on Jun 3, 2013 in Videogames 
The Humble Indie Bundle is back for the eighth time, and it’s another great pack of games. Little Inferno, Dear Esther, Awesomenauts, Capsized, Thomas Was Alone, and (if you pay more than the average) Hotline Miami and Proteus. Every single one of those games are fantastic, and some of my favorite indie games ever are in there. Given how cheap it is, this is a wonderful deal. And look, Notch is the top donator so far. Maybe you could beat him in donating more? It’s all for good games and a good cause! Read more…
Tags: Charity, Humble Indie Bundle
Posted by Ben Huber on Jun 2, 2013 in Design, Videogames 
Watch out Daft Punk, your rusty, built-from-scrap arch-nemesis is here, and he’s made from GameBoy parts. THUNDERBOX had a cool art show going on and one of the standout pieces was a life-size and wearable mask made from a GameBoy and other electronics. Along with that there was also a GameBoy-inspired jacket, in which you are the cartridge. The whole combination of fashion and gaming typically isn’t too “savvy,” but THUNDERBOX has some really fantastic and creative stuff, so take a look at more images below of the show, and then visit their site to get some THUNDERBOX in your life. Read more…
Tags: Art Gallery, Design, Fashion, GameBoy
Posted by Ben Huber on Jun 2, 2013 in Cinema, Comic Books 
Here’s some awesome casting news: one of the most popular companions of Dr. Who, Karen Gillan, will be joining Marvel’s upcoming space opera adventure, Guardians of the Galaxy. This movie’s cast is basically a fanboy’s dream team: Chris Pratt (Star-Lord), Zoe Saldana (Gamora), Dave Bautista (Drax), Glenn Close (head of the Nova Corps), Michael Rooker (Yondu), John C. Reilly, Lee Pace, and (inhales deeply) David Tennant is rumored to be playing Rocket Racoon. Holy crap, that’s a lot of awesome actors. I’m starting to get very excited for this movie! Read more…
Tags: Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel
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