Monthly Archive: May 2011

May 25

Nerds on the Rocks Bonus: Flashpoint Mini

Usually whenever we record any of the podcasts, there’s a fair amount of time wasted just making sure everyone is ready to go and making sure everything is working. Generally, I don’t record much of it because have to cut it in post anyhow, but this week we recorded the whole process. And during the …

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May 24

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Game Play Trailer

The world is at war… again Or at least that’s what I seem to gather from the new trailer. As hinted at in the teaser trailers, the conflict will be global hitting several major cities in the States, England and Germany. Don’t take my word for it though, check out the footage below of Call …

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May 24

Flashback 8: Mummies Alive- Ra, Ra, Ra

So these come out about as often as one can expect, which is partially due to our scheduling and partially due to just getting around to posting them, but we haven’t forgot about them! This week we return with Mummies Alive! a most interesting show with some nice animation and a fun concept, but don’t …

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May 23

Dual Wielding 33: Sony, Impostors and Television

Packed to the rafters is the name of the game. The back half of this episode focuses on Sony’s presence at e3, everything from NGP to Move to the PS3 is discussed. But before then, we talk about Gotham City Impostors (rage!), PSP Remaster series, and more. Somehow we also get on about a dedicated …

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May 21

Retro Reveal: The Wii Part 1

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We’re just two weeks away from the start of e3, and the official revealing for Nintendo’s next home console. As we did last week, we shall take a trip in the not so distant past as we take a look at the reveal of the Nintendo Revolution/Nintendo Wii. Unlike the GameCube’s reveal, the Wii’s reveal …

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May 20

Nerds on the Rocks 44: Reloaded with a Vengeance Judgement Day

Join us this week as we explore the dark and seedy world of the movie sequel. We talk about the good, the bad and the not so needed. Everything from aliens in Indiana Jones to mystical cats in Catwoman, we’ve got you covered. Join Nick, Dylan, Anthony and special guest Chris N as we go …

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May 19

Review Shooter: Batman Gates of Gotham #1

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Story: Scott Snyder & Kyle Higgins Dialogue: Kyle Higgins Art & Cover: Trevor McCarthy Three Gotham bridges are blown up by an un-known assailant. The only clue to his identity is a note he sent to the newspapers: “The families will fall by the gates of Gotham”. Now it’s up to Dick, Tim, Damian and …

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May 19

Power Hour: L.A. Noire

I’m not very good at sticking to this one hour preview concept; one hour in, a lengthy game like L.A. Noire is still just getting warmed up. After 2 or 3 hours, which is about where I’m at, Rockstar’s collaboration with Team Bondi is settling in nicely and proving once again that Rockstar is one …

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May 19

Review Shooter: Booster Gold 44

Writer: Dan Jurgens Artist: Norm Rapmund Being a time-traveler has its perks. You get to see the world, you get to see how the world is and how the world will be. Being a comic-book time-traveler however has some downsides. The fact that you can’t change many events so even if you are the hero …

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May 18

Review Shooter: Invincible Iron Man #504

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Writer: Matt Fraction Art: Salvador Larroca and Frank D’Armata Invincible Iron Man #504 ties in to Fear Itself and sees Tony traveling to Paris to investigate the “impact site”, only to find everyone turned to stone. Who could have done this? Well, you’ll have to read to find out. After the lack-luster first two issues …

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