Monthly Archive: June 2011

Jun 30

Review Shooter: Emerald Warriors 11

Writer: Peter Tomasi Artist: Bernard Chang The War of the Green Lantern is over…kind of. Due to either a shipping error or just not giving a damn, Emerald Warriors shipped before the conclusion of the War of the Green Lantern arc, which under normal circumstances could be a pain in the arse. Really doesn’t matter …

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Jun 30

Review Shooter: American Vampire #16

Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Rafael Albuquerque Continuing my tradition of bringing you reviews of comics that are midway, or at the end of a story arc, here’s my review for the latest issue of this stellar series! If you’re new to this series, you’re missing out on some of the most well written and deftly …

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Jun 29

Nerds with Words: Most Iconic/Memorable Video Game Opening

“You only get one chance to make a good first impression.” An expression that is usually reserved for human interactions can also be labeled across the entertainment medium. This is why some of us still hum our favorite television theme songs or why the opening scene of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost …

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Jun 28

Review Shooter: TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON (3D)

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Plot: In the 1960’s, an Autobot weapon, escaping from Cybertron, landed on the moon. Now, it’s up to our heroes to find the weapon, and use it to finally end the war against the Decepticons. During this effort, the Autobots discover one of their ancestors: Sentinel Prime (Leonard Nimoy).  Little do the Autobots know, there’s …

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Jun 28

Review Shooter: Daredevil

Here are my quick and dirty thoughts on the extended edition/director’s cut (I honestly still don’t know what its called nor do I care to look it up) of Daredevil. Only like a decade late, but I finally watched the movie! Review/Thoughts

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Jun 28

Team Fortress 2 Goes Free 2 Play and Changes the Game

With the release of the “Uber update” for Team Fortress 2 last week, Valve announced that Team Fortress 2 will be come free to play “forever”. This was a pretty big move for Valve, one that may have a variety of effects on the current free to play market be it for developers, publishers, and/or …

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Jun 27

Dual Wielding 36: Free to Listen Ed

In Earl’s absence, Daniel takes up the hosting chair and is joined by Chad and Jason. In a very short Whatcha Been Playing section, they discuss Duke Nukem Forever and Mass Effect 2. The news gets kicked off with rumors of Xbox 360 only being half way done, possible TimeSplitters or GTA 5 reveal in …

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Jun 27

Teaser for Pixar’s BRAVE

Disney and Pixar team-up to prove that not all gingers are evil. Check out the teaser for next summer’s movie below: BRAVE looks like it will be a good time, we shall have more on the movie over the next 12 months!

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Jun 23

Nerds on the Rocks 49: The Legend of Nerd-a

The 25th anniversary of gaming’s most revered franchise is here. Nintendo kicked off the celebration with a special e3 montage, re-release of Link’s Awakening on the 3ds eShop channel and Ocarina of Time for the 3DS. We do our own part with this Nerds on the Rocks special. Eric and Earl bring along Phil and …

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Jun 23

Review Shooter: Ultimate Spider-Man #160

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Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Mark Bagley Well it’s finally here gang, the final chapter in the ‘Death of Spider-Man’ story line. I have to say that it’s definitely a bittersweet affair due to the fact that I’ve been reading this book since it began back in 2000. Back then, Marvel decided to breathe new …

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