Monthly Archive: November 2010

Nov 23

The Walking Dead: Episode 4 – “Vatos”

After shedding a few tears on the abortion of a weekend that my local sports team and/or college had, I reluctantly watched episode 4 of The Walking Dead in hopes that some zombie-blood could ease my pain. The Walking Dead Episode 4 – “Vatos”, aired on November 21st, 2010. The Gist: -A few of the …

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Nov 22

Dual Wielding 12: Its On like Donkey Kong (Country Returns)

If the name didn’t give it away, Donkey Kong Country Returns is the hot new game in my life, but that’s not all as Daniel talks about Call of Duty Black Ops and the woes he is suffering and Assassin Creed 2 on the PC, Dylan joins us from NoTR to discuss Halo Reach amongst …

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Nov 21

Game of the Year Countdown: Feb 2010

Our look at the year in games continues with Feb 2010, like mentioned before Q1 of this year was jam-packed with releases, and while the shortest month on the calender, Feb had its fair share of quality games. Let’s get to the scoreboard. Star Trek Online (PC) 66 Not really the most remarkable PC game …

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Nov 19

Review Shooter: Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible

We’ve all had that moment when we’re watching a Sci Fi movie and thought, “Damn… I wish that were possible.” Who wouldn’t want to travel at the speed of light? Who hasn’t dreamt of being able to wield their own light saber? In Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku …

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Nov 19

Bar Banter: Video Game Stories

Imagine you are in the middle of a movie, all the major players are moving into position for what you can only assume is the beginning of the climax, battle lines have been drawn, weapons have been raised, and you are asked to take out the book provided to you and read pages 35-40 to …

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Nov 19

Drunk Comic Book Review: Week 11.17.10

Eric is back again with his look at the week in comics, but he is joined by yours truly who provides the voice of his soothsayer, and balances the Marvel scales of injustice! Join us for a fun little ride! Click To Play

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Nov 19

Nerds on the Rocks 21: Harry Potter and the NoTR

Today is the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow so Eric, Nicholas and Anthony took time out to discuss the series (movies and books to a degree) before the newest movie hits the silver screen. Along the way, we discover Eric likes em young, Anthony LOVES being compared to Harry Potter and Nick …

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Nov 18

6 Degrees of Nerd-Dom: Ben 10

I’m sure you’ve all played the game 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon, when you attempt to connect Kevin Bacon to another famous (though doesn’t have to be too famous) celebrity. It is a fun little game especially if playing it as a competition against your friend. We decided to give it a shot and mix …

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Nov 18

Game Of the Year Countdown: Jan 2010

As the year begins to draw to a close (I realize we still have 6 weeks or so to go, work with me here), everyone begins to reflect back on the year that has past. Generally, that also includes picks for the best of the year, in any field, biggest news story, best movie, best …

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Nov 16

Goldeneye (Wii) Review

Goldeneye Wii is what Activision and Eurocom are dubbing a “Re-imagined” version of the Nintendo 64 game and Pierce Brosnan movie of the same name. The title replace Brosnan as everyone’s favorite secret agent with his current day counterpart Daniel Craig. The Bond role isn’t the only one recasted in this modern day FPS, but how does …

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