Monthly Archive: April 2012

Apr 25

Ask a Dork: Silent Protagonists

“Are silent protagonists still relevant in gaming today?” -Question courtesy of Phil Dean The simple answer would be “Yes”, but I should probably explain my reasoning. Silent Protagonists continue to dominate a variety of roles, but not all of them are exactly ‘silent’. Several Silent Protagonist variants populate the gaming landscape today and it’s likely …

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Apr 24

Review Shooter: Mass Effect Homeworlds 1

Writer: Mac Walters Artist: Eduardo Francisco Review by Tim Taylor   Dark Horse is releasing a Mass Effect four issue limited series called Homeworlds. Each issue is an one-shot dedicated to a single character in the ME universe for a quick, character-specific story. Issue one focuses on James Vega and boasts a creative team of Mac Walters …

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Apr 24

The A-Z of Geek Cinema: K is for Kubrick’s Odyssey

I don’t normally get super angry at films. I mean, I dislike them, I hate them, I hate ON them. But I rarely get actually physically ANGRY at one. Jay Weidner’s Kubrick’s Odssey part 1 is the rare exception. And I don’t even think it’s possible for me to put into text form how actually …

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Apr 23

Dual Wielding 66: Trials of Diablo Crossing

This is a big one, we start off with discussion on the Ghost Recon beta, there’s talks of Diablo 3, Trials Evolution, Cave Story WiiWare and more in the opening segment. We move on to news where Nintendo hosted its 4th Nintendo Direct which bought news of a new Mario, more Kirby loving and a …

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Apr 22

151 Proof Movies Hangover: Twilight

After creating and then testing the drinking rules, Swan and Penguin recap their adventures with the movie. Offering their thoughts on the quality of the film itself, as well as how the drinking rules held up, and if worth using.   Well this is finally out of the way, and I am honestly surprised that… …

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Apr 20

Nerds on the Rocks 91: Madness to Our Method

We couldn’t decide on a topic this week! So we didn’t record a podcast instead we’re going to share a little insight into how this show tends to come together on a weekly basis. This very special “clip” show has 3 segments. Us trying to come up with a talking point for this week’s show …

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Apr 19

The Comic Anvil 17: Revelations of A Nasty Ass Pillow

Download Ep 17   This week we are joined by Tommy, Wes, Anthony, Earl and myself. Much discussion this week, yet not a lot of comic book talk. Don’t get me wrong, we still talk about some comics before we go right off the rails. So turn it up, enjoy and tell your mothers. The …

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Apr 19

151 Proof Movies: Twilight Drinking Game

[151 Proof Movies is our unique way of viewing some of cinema’s most famous and infamous movies. We offer you some drinking rules to enhance your experience, and generally give you an update after we test the rules ourselves]   WHY? WHY!? WHY!!! After more than a year of using every excuse in the book, …

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Apr 18

Ask a Dork: Used Games

This is a new weekly Nerds on the Rocks series where we respond to the inquires that only massive dorks can properly address. Feel free to submit question in the comments below. This week’s question is all about the pre-owned video games market: “What is your stance on used games? Is it killing the industry? How would …

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Apr 17

The A-Z of Geek Cinema: J is for Jurassic Park

So, I try to make these columns about more than just “Holy crap, you guys, this movie is awesome.” I want to find a theme, a through-line, something to write about other than how much I liked it and wasn’t it cool when Batman punched that dude in the face and said something quippy and …

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