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Posted by Ben Huber on Sep 29, 2012 in Videogames 
Ubisoft is rolling out the big guns for Assassin’s Creed III – it seems like every week they’re running a new video or trailer to promote the game. This new one is pretty neat though: a look at how you can participate in the Boston Tea Party, the historical event that led to the revolution. I love the promotional art for this as well, they did a great job emulating paintings made of historical America, but I almost wish the game looked a bit closer to that. Oh well, the game still looks fun, and will probably still feature a ridiculously complex story and bizarre sci-fi twists at the end that leave you hanging till the next game! Read more…
Tags: Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft
Posted by Ben Huber on Sep 28, 2012 in Television 
You may have heard that Game of Thrones episode Valar Morghulis won an Emmy for best special effects, done by Pixomondo. Ever wondered how they were done? The CGBro has posted a video featuring swipes at how Pixomondo built the world of the Seven Kingdoms, and how they made it seem so believable. And, of course, the dragons. Everyone wants to see more about the dragons. Must be hard working with invisible co-stars! Read more…
Tags: Game of Thrones
Posted by Ben Huber on Sep 28, 2012 in Cinema 
Are you ready to see Rian Johnson’s latest film, Looper, which stars Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt? It’s out today in the US, and from initial impressions it seems to be a pretty solid flick! Here’s something cool about Johnson though: he collaborates with two of his cousins for his films. Nathan Johnson does the score, and Zachary Johnson made posters and an animated trailer for the film. And let me tell you, this animated trailer is really something special. I think it just convinced me to go see Looper, in fact. I’d love to hang some of these frames up on my wall! Watch the video after the break. Read more…
Tags: Looper
Posted by Bob Muir on Sep 27, 2012 in Videogames 
The awesome thing about holding off on buying major trilogies is that you know they’ll be bundled together down the line for cheap. Less than a year after the release of Mass Effect 3, the Mass Effect games are getting that bundle. Mass Effect Trilogy will be available come November 6 on Xbox 360 and PC for only $59.99. The bigger news, however, is that this bundle is eventually coming to PS3. Read more…
Tags: BioWare, EA, Mass Effect 3, PS3, Xbox 360
Posted by Bob Muir on Sep 27, 2012 in Cinema, Comic Books 
It’s been a while since Patrick Stewart played Charles Xavier, a.k.a. Professor X, in the X-Men films. X-Men: The Last Stand was his last take, with subsequent films focusing on Wolverine and then recasting James McAvoy in the role for X-Men: First Class. Of course, First Class did pretty well, so there’s a sequel planned — and Stewart is back on board. Read more…
Tags: Marvel, Sir Patrick Stewart, X-Men
Posted by Bob Muir on Sep 26, 2012 in Videogames 
I was pretty thrilled when I first heard about Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix. The collection gathers Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, and the cutscenes from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and puts them all in HD on PS3 with trophy support. Now there’s a trailer to show off what the game looks like, and it definitely gets me pumped. Read more…
Tags: Disney, Kingdom Hearts, PS3, square enix
Posted by Bob Muir on Sep 26, 2012 in Cinema 
The hype machine has started working in full force for The Hobbit, and despite my best efforts to remain cautiously optimistic about certain controversial decisions, I can’t help being swept up in the excitement. The trailer whet my appetite, but it’s seeing the fans get involved that really gets me going. In particular, a recent book reading grabbed my attention. Read more…
Tags: The Hobbit
Posted by Bob Muir on Sep 25, 2012 in Videogames 
Project X Zone (pronounced Project “Cross” Zone) is a massive crossover game being made by Namco Bandai for 3DS. While Namco has previously worked with Capcom on the crossover games Namco x Capcom, Street Fighter X Tekken, and the upcoming Tekken X Street Fighter, this is the first time that Sega is being brought into the mix. The game features characters from a long list of various game franchises, which is usually a good indication that the game would remain in Japan; for example, Namco x Capcom was never localized. However, that has the potential to change. Read more…
Tags: 3DS, Capcom, Crossover, Namco Bandai, Sega
Posted by Bob Muir on Sep 25, 2012 in Anime, Videogames 
File this under “cute,” “strange,” and “why the hell not”: Inspired by a bunch of bootleg alpacasso plushies, artist DeviantArtist “yuumei” created these fusions of alpacas (essentially cuter llamas) and pokemon (essentially cuter anythings). The notable aspects of various popular pokemon are appended to a baby alpaca’s fuzzy, cute body. Read more…
Tags: cute, Fan Art, Pokémon
Posted by Ben Huber on Sep 24, 2012 in Videogames 
Remember Project P-100 from E3? Platinum Game’s upcoming Wii U game directed by Hideki Kamiya features super heroes that recruit ordinary citizens into their growing posse of super-individuals, and use them to create larger-than-life guns, hang gliders, or swords. It’s a little bit of Pikmin mixed with the aesthetics of Viewtiful Joe, which in my book is a big win. The name of the game is now The Wonderful 101, and Nintendo is showing off a new trailer – and it still looks great. The Wonderful 101 is coming out sometime after the Wii U’s launch, but before March 2013, so it won’t be too long of a wait! Read more…
Tags: Nintendo, Platinum Games, Wii U
Posted by Ben Huber on Sep 24, 2012 in Tech 
If you’re like me, you like to work and move around with music on your iPod, but hate when your headphone cables get tangled in your arms or on a stray bush. The Turtle Shell by Outdoor Tech seems to target this exact problem, and it solves it by simply getting rid of the cord. It wirelessly connects via Bluetooth to your phone or iPod, and can be attached to your bike handle, clipped onto your waistband, or connect to a stroller. ‘Hands-free’ is the buzzword here, and it looks to be a solid piece of equipment, although perhaps a one-trick pony. If you like it, you can help Kickstart it here! Read more…
Tags: Kickstarter
Posted by Ben Huber on Sep 23, 2012 in Videogames 
Something slipped under my radar, with all the news from Tokyo Game Show: Sony’s new game by their SCE JAPAN Studio, Puppeteer. It was announced at Gamescom, but we’re getting a new trailer here – and wow, does it look cool. It’s a platforming game where you play as a boy named Kutaro who has been transformed puppet, and the world itself is a stage, complete with audience reactions and strings holding everything up. It really looks unique and stands out from the other games at TGS, so I’m hoping we hear more about it soon! Read more…
Tags: PlayStation 3
Posted by Ben Huber on Sep 23, 2012 in Videogames 
Any Yakuza fans out there? SEGA has released two new trailers to ride of the wave of news coming out of Tokyo Game Show 2012, and they look crazy – in the good way. The videos will give you a look at the open-world gameplay, as well as the assortment of mini-games. You know, I don’t think there are many other games out there that have dancing mini-games, bear hunting, baseball, and hitting on girls… in addition to all the usual gangster entertainment. I’m really hoping this comes westward, so until it’s announced I’ll glare angrily at SEGA. Read more…
Tags: Sega, Yakuza
Posted by Ben Huber on Sep 22, 2012 in Fandom, Videogames 
Have you ever wondered what Portal might look like if it was animated by Disney? Here’s your first look at a work made by Chelsea GR (username NQN), a Portal fan who re-created a scene from the beginning of Portal 2 in a unique style. This animated short takes audio from the game and matches it up with art she created, and suffice to say, it’s an impressive work for a single individual. So, now that’d you’ve seen this, who wants an official Saturday morning cartoon of Portal 2? Hello? Valve? Read more…
Tags: Portal 2
Posted by Ben Huber on Sep 22, 2012 in Hobbies and Collections 
Remember those wonder ball contraptions, shuttling marbles or other small round objects around various mechanical means of transportation? Well a Japanese LEGO fan recently uploaded a video of his most expansive Great Ball Contraption yet, and it’s mighty impressive. Useless? Yes. But still impressive. There are lots of great details included in it, and astute LEGO fans will pick out lots of clever brick usage. I really love the mechancial arms that poke in quickly and yank the balls into the next stage – very fun to watch. Beware of watching the “Suggested Videos,” you might not return! Read more…
Tags: Lego
Posted by Ben Huber on Sep 21, 2012 in Videogames 
I’ve been loving all the new Ace Attorney news lately, as I am a huge Phoenix Wright fan. So I was particularly interested in Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright, a game announced last year that crosses two of the most popular Nintendo DS/3DS franchises into one story. At TGS this year, Level 5 and Capcom showed off a new trailer for the game, and suffice to say, it looks great. While the trailer is all in Japanese, you can catch a subbed version here if you’re curious. The game comes out November 29th in Japan. Chances are high it will be localized, but nothing solid yet. Level 5, I’m counting on you! Read more…
Tags: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright, Professor Layton
Posted by Ben Huber on Sep 21, 2012 in Cinema 
“I’m going on an adventure!” The new trailer for The Hobbit hit all the right notes for me: excitement, some epic scenery, fantasy characters, and a solid dose of humor and light-heartedness. I’m sure most of you have seen it by now, but what you might’ve missed is that this new trailer had 4 other endings different from the one featuring the dwarves in the main release. Appropriately called Gandalf, Bilbo, String, and Gollum, all of these alternate ends are quite funny, especially the clip with Gollum conversing with Bilbo. Watch them below! Read more…
Tags: Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit
Posted by Bob Muir on Sep 20, 2012 in Videogames 
It was good to hear that Capcom was making Ace Attorney 5 for 3DS, considering the series felt like it was dying in the US. But I wasn’t quite sold on the fact that the game was moving from sprites to 3D graphics, despite the 3DS’s improved graphical capabilities over the DS. I worried that the charm and personality of Phoenix Wright and friends would be lost. Read more…
Tags: 3DS, Ace Attorney, Capcom
Posted by Bob Muir on Sep 20, 2012 in Videogames 
When I heard that Square Enix was rereleasing Final Fantasy X in HD, my first thought was “I hope they do that for Kingdom Hearts.” We may still be waiting on that version of FFX, my dream looks like it’s coming true, as Famitsu is reporting on a new HD collection announced at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. The original Kingdom Hearts is back, but there’s more to it. Read more…
Tags: Disney, Kingdom Hearts, PS3, square enix
Posted by Bob Muir on Sep 19, 2012 in Videogames 
Capcom is notorious for the way they release their fighting games. Popular staples like Street Fighter or Marvel vs. Capcom will get many minor updates before a proper sequel is even considered. I understand why, since reinventing the wheel over and over again would throw players off their game, but it also smacks of a cash-grab. When asked why Capcom doesn’t just release a stream of updates instead of more expensive boxed copies, Senior VP Christian Svennson revealed the company’s reasoning. Read more…
Tags: Capcom, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Street Fighter
Posted by Bob Muir on Sep 19, 2012 in Cinema 
I’m still quite wary of Peter Jackson’s decision to split The Hobbit into not just two, but three films. It seems like the pacing might move as fast as a glacier, with tons of details expanded upon that don’t need the additional exploration on film. However, I can’t deny that every other bit of PR is getting me really excited. This whole week is being called “Tolkien Week,” in honor of not only the book’s 75th anniversary on Friday, but both Bilbo and Frodo’s birthdays on September 22. First up on the celebration: new pictures! Read more…
Tags: Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit
Posted by Bob Muir on Sep 18, 2012 in Anime 
Last night, Nico Nico Namahousou hosted a live-stream discussion between Mamoru Oshii, the director of the original Ghost in the Shell movie, and Toshio Suzuki, the producer at Studio Ghibli (known for films like Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away). While the talk was going on, Suzuki mentioned that he had talked with Tomohiko Ishii, the producer of The Sky Crawlers, a 2008 film also directed by Oshii. Suzuki claimed that he heard some interesting rumors concerning Oshii’s next project: a live-action Patlabor movie. Read more…
Tags: Robots
Posted by Bob Muir on Sep 18, 2012 in Dr. Who, Television 
The modern Doctor Who may not be as targeted towards children like the classic series, but that doesn’t mean kids can’t enjoy it. Just ask Lindalee Rose, a four-year-old fan of the show. Though barely in pre-school, she knows all the characters and aliens, though she adorably insists on saying “Doctor Who” instead of “The Doctor.” And of course, she has her own opinions on the newest episodes. Read more…
Tags: cute, Doctor Who
Posted by Ben Huber on Sep 17, 2012 in Fandom, Videogames 
Looking for a project to tackle? Most try a diet or building a treehouse. However, Redditor Ninjazzy had a different summer project in mind: creating all 151 original Generation I Pokémon out of Sculpey clay. And every single one fits on a penny. They’re really adorable, and I can’t imagine the dedication needed for this project. Hopefully Ninjazzy will throw some of these up on Etsy, because I know a lot of people who’d love to have figurines like these. Click here for the full gallery, and look below the break for a few selections! Read more…
Tags: Pokémon
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