Jun 30
Nintendo has started doing what they are calling “Wii U Experience” to get the Wii U into the hands of some of their biggest fans. These events, at least the one in New York, are invites sent to Club Nintendo members and various members of retail. The event currently being held in the heart of …
Permanent link to this article: http://nerdsontherocks.com/wii-experience-impressions-thoughts
Jun 29
After more twists and turns than your average daytime soap and more dropped angles than a WWE PPV, Nerds on the Rocks finally reaches its 100th episode! And to celebrate, we do what we do best… throw random non-sense to the wall and hope it sticks! We discuss our habit of singing on the show, …
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Permanent link to this article: http://nerdsontherocks.com/nerds-rocks-100-bacon-batman-celebration
Jun 26
Let us speak now in praise of Speed Racer. No, I’m serious. 2008′s Speed Racer, written and directed by the Wachowskis. Fresh off the Matrix films, the (then) brothers took ahold of the long languishing production, which had gone through multiple directors and stars, and ran with it straight into the lights. Dayglo technicolor visuals …
Permanent link to this article: http://nerdsontherocks.com/a-z-geek-cinema-speed-racer
Jun 25
“What do you think of reboots? What is the appropriate window for a reboot (time, quality of previous entries, etc)?” Reboots have become almost as prevalent in modern culture as sequels. Numerous IPs have been picked out of obscurity to have a new video game, feature film, or novel – usually to find commercial success. …
Permanent link to this article: http://nerdsontherocks.com/dork-reboots-window
Jun 25
Just two weeks after their lackluster e3 performance, Nintendo returns with a random Nintendo Direct that offers many exciting announcements that we break down this week. We got news of a larger 3DS, developers behind the next Smash Bros and Nintendo’s first Western title to support DLC. But that isn’t all first details on Call …
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Permanent link to this article: http://nerdsontherocks.com/dual-wielding-73-nintendo-directs-larger-3ds
Jun 24
[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.] So Van Helsing happened. Truth be told, I had relatively high expectations for the film. …
Permanent link to this article: http://nerdsontherocks.com/151-proof-movies-hangover-van-helsing
Jun 24
We’re going to attempt another long-form project to create another list because who doesn’t love lists. This time we are going to focus on the world of animation and asking for suggestions over the next week. After a week of suggestions, nominations and all that fun debate, we shall combine all eligible picks into one …
Permanent link to this article: http://nerdsontherocks.com/notr-greatest-animated-series-all-time-nominations
Jun 23
I realize that we are really behind on this, and I take full responsibility. Shall try and catch up on them, but can’t make any promises. About a month ago, we ran a poll asking for everyone’s opinion on the current crop of comic book based animated projects airing on Cartoon Network and Disney XD. …
Permanent link to this article: http://nerdsontherocks.com/poll-position-favorite-current-superhero-cartoon
Jun 22
This week Nerds on the Rocks is infused with a bit of girl power! As we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of female portrayals in various mediums. In addition to that, we share some “Great” nerdy pick-up lines, debate words guys will avoid in titles and really hate any comic writer with …
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Permanent link to this article: http://nerdsontherocks.com/nerds-rocks-99-pretty-chainmail
Jun 21
Not often we get to tie in a movie with what’s happening in theaters and not have it be directly related. In this case though, we figured Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter was right up our alley so we wanted to pick another action movie starring vampires. We got a ton of interesting suggestions, but ultimately we settled …
Permanent link to this article: http://nerdsontherocks.com/151-proof-movies-van-helsing-drinking-game
Loading ...
Loading tweets...
Recent Comments