Supposedly slated for a February, 2012 release, EA Sports' SSX is looking damned awesome despite the footage being from the Alpha build.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
10,000?! Holy Crap!
I created this little shitty corner of the internet so that I could dump the crap I found online into one spot so that I could more easily share with my friends. Now, I know this doesn't get a ton of site visits, but it gets a few here and there and to all of you that have found themselves here let me just send out a heartfelt THANK YOU. I just hit 10,000 visitors a few days ago and am pretty psyched about it.
That's it. No cool contests. No prizes. Nada. Nuttin'. Just my thanks for perusing this shitty blog space. 10,000 may be nothing compared to what everyone else gets on their sites but it sure seems like a ton to me.
That's it. No cool contests. No prizes. Nada. Nuttin'. Just my thanks for perusing this shitty blog space. 10,000 may be nothing compared to what everyone else gets on their sites but it sure seems like a ton to me.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Real Superheroes Now Have Real Supervillains
I get weirded out whenever I read stories about "real life superheroes." I don't mean stories about firefighters who storm into a burning building to save a puppy. I don't mean a soldier who dove onto a live grenade, sacrificing himself to save the lives of many. No. I mean guys like Phoenix Jones who wear home made costumes and patrol the streets as vigilantes. Sure, when I was a kid I used to fantasize about being a superhero. And yes, when I was in high school I used to draw "realistic" suits of armor that could be worn in real life to battle actual thugs. But the guys that actually go out and do it, well... they scare me a little and I can't put my finger on why. They're harmless, mostly (unless they start squirting pepper spray at people they think are causing a ruckus). But I'm guessing most actual thugs and "bad guys" don't take these guys seriously.
All that is about to change. As the Joker said in 2008's The Dark Knight: "You won't kill me out of some misplaced sense of self-righteousness. And I won't kill you because you're just too much fun. I think you and I are destined to do this forever." Every hero has his villain and for these "real life superheroes" they have organized.
Enter the Ruthless Organization Against Citizen Heroes or ROACH. Per their website:
Just awesome.
Check out their official website HERE.
All that is about to change. As the Joker said in 2008's The Dark Knight: "You won't kill me out of some misplaced sense of self-righteousness. And I won't kill you because you're just too much fun. I think you and I are destined to do this forever." Every hero has his villain and for these "real life superheroes" they have organized.
Enter the Ruthless Organization Against Citizen Heroes or ROACH. Per their website:
I love these guys! They are about four hundred shades of awesome higher than any of these citizen "real life superheroes." Their fearless leader is a smoky headed fellow named "The Potentate" and his second in command is "Plague" whose special abilities include being a "master of Wit and Scorn."
Our primary goal is to be a counter balancing force against the Superheroes of the world who's goodwill and penchant for spreading hope has gone on unchecked for far too long. Where they exist to help and motivate society, we exist to help and motivate ourselves and to bring society under our boot!But! It can not be done alone! Only through working together may we achieve our goal of creating mayhem and chaos across the globe, and in the process CRUSH the costumed heroes of the planet! Then, once mayhem and chaos have been created we will use our superior intellect and braun to forge a new world order under the flag of R.O.A.C.H.
Just awesome.
Check out their official website HERE.
2011's Worst Music Video?
So, a group of guys who like metal and also reminisce about a late 1980's era computer game called Alternate Reality decided to form a band and this is one of their music videos. Sounds harmless, right?
Wrong.
And, in case you were wondering: yes. These guys are actually serious.
I wish there was a new music category like "Hilariously Awesome" or "Terribly Cool With An Emphasis On Terrible."
Wrong.
And, in case you were wondering: yes. These guys are actually serious.
I wish there was a new music category like "Hilariously Awesome" or "Terribly Cool With An Emphasis On Terrible."
Friday, November 18, 2011
Metal Gear Solid 5 Confirmed
According to GameInformer, Hideo Kojima (the creator of the Metal Gear Solid series) has confirmed that he is working on another Metal Gear installment that will be a direct sequel to MGS4. Details have yet to be released but are said to be discussed in the next issue of Official PlayStation Magazine UK.
Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand Gameplay
Back to Karkand, Battlefield 3's first expansion (aka DLC), is set to be released next month (December, 2011) and includes the following four redone maps from Battlefield 2: Strike at Karkand, Wake Island, Gulf of Oman, and Sharqi Peninsula. It will also include a new game mode (Conquest Assault) and a host of new weapons and vehicles. Check out the Back to Karkand overview trailer here and then below that is a video specifically highlighting the Strike at Karkand map.
If you don't play BF3 but are a veteran of BF2, it's interesting to compare and contrast the following videos with the BF2 maps that you know and love.
If you don't play BF3 but are a veteran of BF2, it's interesting to compare and contrast the following videos with the BF2 maps that you know and love.
Bioshock Infinite Gameplay Footage
This video came out a while back, but I just rewatched it and am still amazed at (1) how great everything looks graphically and (2) the new gameplay elements like the sky-hook. Game releases at an unspecified date next year.
Definitely sit and watch this whole video. Yes, it's long but you will miss out on quite a bit of the atmosphere and flavor if you skip around.
Definitely sit and watch this whole video. Yes, it's long but you will miss out on quite a bit of the atmosphere and flavor if you skip around.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Jon Gomm, Guitar God
Jon Gomm plays the song "Passionflower." This guy is effing phenomenal. Definitely take a few minutes and watch this.
NEW SSX Trailer - Run D.M.C. Remixed by Pretty Lights
Just that subject heading alone is filled with rock hard awesomeness. Anyway, here it is: EA Sports' latest trailer for SSX with a remixed version of Run D.M.C.'s "It's Tricky" by Pretty Lights. Release date for the game is set for February 14, 2012, so for those of you without dates next Valentine's Day you now have something else to do with your hands.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Off To Work
Discounting anything from Star Wars' Expanded Universe, is it canon that Stormtroopers are all clones? Are some of them recruits from the Imperial Academy? If so, I imagine a scenario per the picture below isn't an altogether ridiculous concept.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Battlefield 2 Gun and Vehicle Sounds
These videos have been around for a few years but I thought I'd share them in case you've never seen them.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Neverwinter Trailers
Not due until "late 2012," here is the most recent trailer for the Cryptic Studios MMORPG for the PC, Neverwinter.
Here is the E3 teaser trailer:
Here is the E3 teaser trailer:
Did I Buy the Wrong Game?
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 released this week. I think I bought the wrong game.
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Battlefield 3 Mythbusters
Is it possible to get a headshot with a tank?
If you go prone, can a jeep drive safely over you?
Will a tank drive safely over you if you go prone?
Can the EOD Bot survive a fall from a ridiculous height?
Can you hop into a vehicle mid-air?
Can you make a vehicle a mobile health and ammo station by putting medkits and ammo boxes on it?
Can you kill another player with the MAV?
Can you lock onto an aircraft with a Javelin if another player paints it with the SOFLAM?
If you go prone, can a jeep drive safely over you?
Will a tank drive safely over you if you go prone?
Can the EOD Bot survive a fall from a ridiculous height?
Can you hop into a vehicle mid-air?
Can you make a vehicle a mobile health and ammo station by putting medkits and ammo boxes on it?
Can you kill another player with the MAV?
Can you lock onto an aircraft with a Javelin if another player paints it with the SOFLAM?
Friday, November 4, 2011
The History of the Battlefield Games
Brought to you from GamerSpawn, here is a great look at all the Battlefield games from 1942 to the most recent iteration. It's a long video (45 minutes) but a fantastic one. If you're a fan of the series or have played the vast majority of the games in the series, you owe it to yourself to watch this.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Do A Barrel Roll!
Step 1: Go to www.google.com
Step 2: type in "do a barrel roll"
Step 3: Enjoy!
Note: I purposefully avoided the "???? profit" meme because I'm tired of it.
Step 2: type in "do a barrel roll"
Step 3: Enjoy!
Note: I purposefully avoided the "???? profit" meme because I'm tired of it.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Danger 5
Nazis? Check. Dinosaurs? Check. Cheesy 1960's filters, colors, and syle? Check. World War II setting? Check. Thunderbirds level of special effects? Check. Over the top acting? Check. The makings of an awesome parody? Check!
I need to see this ASAP!
For more information about the Danger 5 series, check out their website HERE.
I need to see this ASAP!
For more information about the Danger 5 series, check out their website HERE.
Battlefield 3 James Bond Style
There are two things I love about the Battlefield series of games: the first is the sense of unity and cohesiveness you can really get out of a squad and team that works well together and the second is all the crazy shit people come up with... like the following vid.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Steam Halloween Sale
Steam is powering through a Halloween sale going on now. Check it out HERE. As you can guess, all the games are horror or vaguely Halloween themed.
Some standouts, IMHO are:
F.E.A.R. 3 for $ 29.99
Bioshock 2 for $ 4.99
Borderlands for $ 4.99
Amnesia (which I *HIGHLY* recommend) for $ 4.00
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Bundle for $ 8.74
Dead Space $ 13.59
Zombie Driver for $ 2.50
Silent Hill Homecoming for $ 13.59 (I'm a sucker for Silent Hill games)
Left 4 Dead 2 for $ 6.79
Resident Evil 5 for $ 9.99
And a host of others. Even if you own some of these already, this is a great time to buy a copy as a gift for a friend who may not.
DC Universe Will Be Free To Play
More and more MMOs are following the Dungeons and Dragons Online and Lord of the Rings Online model and are becoming Free To Play (Now With Microstransactions!) and Sony Online Entertainment's DC Universe will follow suit on November 1, 2011. I've never played Everquest or its sequel. Nor have I ever played the mother of all MMOs, World of Warcraft, because of the Pay Per Month or Pay To Play models they incorporated. I've always understood why those games charged for their games that way, but I never wanted to be a part of it. Then D&D Online took a bold step and switched from Pay-to-Play to Free-to-Play and the game's popularity and in-game population skyrocketed. Many other MMOs have also recovered from losses from switching to that model and I'm glad to see that DC Universe is going to as well. Now's your (free) chance to become a super hero in the DC Universe. Details about the different account packages available can be found HERE.
FYI City of Heroes, another superhero genre MMO, has also switched from Pay-to-Play to Free-to-Play (details HERE).
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Battlefield 3 and Johnny Cash
Today is the big release day for Battlefield 3. In celebration, I bring to you this video of some Battlefield 3 goodness mixed to Johnny Cash's "God's Gonna Cut You Down."
Monday, October 24, 2011
Skyrim Live Action Trailer
Bethesda has released a live action trailer for the upcoming game, Skyrim, the fifth game in the Elder Scrolls series (releases November 11, 2011).
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Playstation Network Hack Attempts
Have you received an official email from Sony Online Entertainment in regards to your Playstation Network ID and a possible hack attempt or asking you to change your password? Check out this important post from Sony's Chief Information Security Offiicer, Phillip Reitinger (original post LINKAGE):
We want to let you know that we have detected attempts on Sony Entertainment Network, PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment (“Networks”) services to test a massive set of sign-in IDs and passwords against our network database. These attempts appear to include a large amount of data obtained from one or more compromised lists from other companies, sites or other sources. In this case, given that the data tested against our network consisted of sign-in ID-password pairs, and that the overwhelming majority of the pairs resulted in failed matching attempts, it is likely the data came from another source and not from our Networks. We have taken steps to mitigate the activity.
Less than one tenth of one percent (0.1%) of our PSN, SEN and SOE audience may have been affected. There were approximately 93,000 accounts globally (PSN/SEN: approximately 60,000 accounts; SOE: approximately 33,000) where the attempts succeeded in verifying those accounts’ valid sign-in IDs and passwords, and we have temporarily locked these accounts. Only a small fraction of these 93,000 accounts showed additional activity prior to being locked. We are currently reviewing those accounts for unauthorized access, and will provide more updates as we have them. Please note, if you have a credit card associated with your account, your credit card number is not at risk. We will work with any users whom we confirm have had unauthorized purchases made to restore amounts in the PSN/SEN or SOE wallet.
As a preventative measure, we are requiring secure password resets for those PSN/SEN accounts that had both a sign-in ID and password match through this attempt. If you are in the small group of PSN/SEN users who may have been affected, you will receive an email from us at the address associated with your account that will prompt you to reset your password.
Similarly, the SOE accounts that were matched have been temporarily turned off. If you are among the small group of affected SOE customers, you will receive an email from us at the address associated with your account that will advise you on next steps in order to validate your account credentials and have your account turned back on.
We want to take this opportunity to remind our consumers about the increasingly common threat of fraudulent activity online, as well as the importance of having a strong password and having a username/password combination that is not associated with other online services or sites. We encourage you to choose unique, hard-to-guess passwords and always look for unusual activity in your account.
We want to let you know that we have detected attempts on Sony Entertainment Network, PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment (“Networks”) services to test a massive set of sign-in IDs and passwords against our network database. These attempts appear to include a large amount of data obtained from one or more compromised lists from other companies, sites or other sources. In this case, given that the data tested against our network consisted of sign-in ID-password pairs, and that the overwhelming majority of the pairs resulted in failed matching attempts, it is likely the data came from another source and not from our Networks. We have taken steps to mitigate the activity.
Less than one tenth of one percent (0.1%) of our PSN, SEN and SOE audience may have been affected. There were approximately 93,000 accounts globally (PSN/SEN: approximately 60,000 accounts; SOE: approximately 33,000) where the attempts succeeded in verifying those accounts’ valid sign-in IDs and passwords, and we have temporarily locked these accounts. Only a small fraction of these 93,000 accounts showed additional activity prior to being locked. We are currently reviewing those accounts for unauthorized access, and will provide more updates as we have them. Please note, if you have a credit card associated with your account, your credit card number is not at risk. We will work with any users whom we confirm have had unauthorized purchases made to restore amounts in the PSN/SEN or SOE wallet.
As a preventative measure, we are requiring secure password resets for those PSN/SEN accounts that had both a sign-in ID and password match through this attempt. If you are in the small group of PSN/SEN users who may have been affected, you will receive an email from us at the address associated with your account that will prompt you to reset your password.
Similarly, the SOE accounts that were matched have been temporarily turned off. If you are among the small group of affected SOE customers, you will receive an email from us at the address associated with your account that will advise you on next steps in order to validate your account credentials and have your account turned back on.
We want to take this opportunity to remind our consumers about the increasingly common threat of fraudulent activity online, as well as the importance of having a strong password and having a username/password combination that is not associated with other online services or sites. We encourage you to choose unique, hard-to-guess passwords and always look for unusual activity in your account.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The Avengers Official Trailer
Here is the official premier trailer for The Avengers (release date: May 4, 2012).
Gran Turismo 5 Spec 2.0 Update Details
Taken from the official site HERE
A new update has been released for Gran Turismo 5. The main contents of the update are as follows:
[Major Changes and New Features]
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Chevrolet 2011 Jeff Gordon #24 Drive to End Hunger CHEVROLET IMPALA '11
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To check the version of your software, press the "Manual" button at the bottom of the main menu screen. The version number will be located on the upper left of the index page.
If the number starts with Ver. 2.00, you are playing the latest version of the game.
If not, please press the PS button and exit the game. The game will be updated automatically when you restart it with your PS3™ system connected to the internet.
A new update has been released for Gran Turismo 5. The main contents of the update are as follows:
[Major Changes and New Features]
- Standard Cars now given simplified cockpit views - The over 800 standard cars included in the game are now given simplified cockpit views. You can change your view using the SELECT button when racing, to change your display to the exciting cockpit view.
- New Opening Movie - A new opening movie is now available from "Gran Turismo TV". When you download this movie, it will replace the current opening movie. The previous version will be viewable within Gran Turismo TV.
- Addition of the weather change menu - On some tracks with weather changes, it is now possible for the user to set time and weather changes from the Quick Menu in both the Arcade Mode, and "Practice" of the GT Mode. Also, you can make more detailed time and weather changes while editing in the course maker and in the online lounge.
- Multiple car settings/save feature - We’ve added a setting sheet feature that allows you to save multiple car settings. From the [Setting Sheet] on the lower right of the screen, you can check the current settings. You can switch between 3 settings A, B, and C, allowing you to change between your personal settings easily according to the type of race and your objectives.
- Added 11 NASCAR cars
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Chevrolet 2011 Tony Stewart #14 Office Depot CHEVROLET IMPALA '11
Toyota 2011 Kyle Busch #18 M&M'SR TOYOTA CAMRY '11
Toyota 2011 Joey Logano #20 The Home Depot TOYOTA CAMRY '11
Chevrolet 2011 Jeff Gordon #24 Drive to End Hunger CHEVROLET IMPALA '11
Chevrolet 2011 Juan Montoya #42 Target CHEVROLET IMPALA '11
Ford 2011 AJ Allmendinger #43 Best Buy FORD FUSION '11
Chevrolet 2011 Jimmie Johnson #48 Lowe's CHEVROLET IMPALA '11
Toyota 2011 Brian Vickers #83 Red Bull TOYOTA CAMRY '11
Chevrolet 2011 Dale Earnhardt Jr. #88 AMP Energy/National Guard CHEVROLET IMPALA '11
Ford 2011 Carl Edwards #99 Aflac FORD FUSION '11
- Added the Nissan GT-R N24 Schulze Motor Sports - The Nisssan GT-R N24 Schulze Motor Sports has been added to the car dealer. This is the car entered in the 2011 Nurburgring 24 hour race by Schulze Motorsports of Germany, and is the very car in which Kazunori Yamauchi drove and achieved a class victory.
- Avatar now usable in Photo Travel - An Avatar ON/OFF feature has been added to Photo Travel. Now you can photograph your avatar together with your car. You can turn the driver avatar ON/OFF by pressing the △ button while positioning the car.
- Replay Fast Forward/Rewind -All replay videos recorded after the 2.0 update will have [Forward] [Rewind] buttons. You can now easily search for the scene you are looking for and play back a certain section whenever you want to, adding even more fun to the photo mode.
- Improved Online Lounge - [Car Restrictions] has been added in the regulations. You can now limit participants to specific categories such as "NASCAR" and "Super GT". Also, there are now more cars that can be used in shuffle races, and a new "Shuffle Base" setting allows you to set the performance level of cars allocated to each player. For details, please see Top screen - [Manual] - [Online Race] - [Event Settings] and the "Regulation Settings".
- Additional features to Remote Racing - A "Graph Display" has been added to the remote race screen in GT My Home of granturismo.com, where you can enjoy B-Spec racing. This allows you to visually see the changes in positions in each lap. A time difference display for each car in the race has also been added.
- New Photo Stage Added - The "Indy: NASCAR Pit Stop" stage has been added to photo travel. We invite you to come see and capture the energy of NASCAR's famous pit stops.
- Addition of the Consecutive Login Bonus - When a user logs in consecutively, a bonus will now be applied to experience and race rewards. It will increase to 110% in the 1st day, 130% in the 2nd day, 150% in the 3rd day, 170% in the 4th, to a maximum of 200% in the 5th day. This will apply to all events both online and offline, so logging in every day will make the game progress faster.
- DLC (Downloadable Content) Compatibility - A [Downloadable Content] button has been added to the lower right of the top screen. Here you can install content purchased from the PlayStation®Store. Please refer to the product information page of gran-turismo.com for details regarding downloadable content.
- Official Support for the G25/G27 Racing Wheels - The Logitech G25 Racing Wheel and G27 Racing Wheel are now officially supported. You can now change button assignments for various racing controls on these wheels.
- User interface improvement
- Quick Menu can now be accessed while the race is loading.
- It is now possible to save and resume endurance races.
- Two NASCAR cars selectable in Arcade Mode have been changed from the 2010 models to 2011 models.
- In the Arcade Settings of [Options], AI Car Characteristics settings has been added. You can now change the aggressiveness of the AI against you in Arcade races.
- Some effects of Traction Control have been adjusted. When the TCS level is set to 1, it will not come into effect as much especially in tight corners on dirt tracks.
- Surface Water and Tire Load Indicator displays have been added to the race screen. The Tire Load Indicator can be set from the Quick Options menu that is displayed during the race (when the game is paused using the START button), or the standard Options menu.
- The option to Create Thumbnails for All Cars has been added to the context menu of the Garage. This will update the thumbnails of all cars in the garage.
- Experience gained in online races have been increased by 60%, and rewards have been increased by 66%.
- You can now change the Slipstream Strength settings in the lounge.
- In the Lounge and in [Option] - [General] - [Arcade], it is now possible to turn Visible Damage ON or OFF.
- Drivetrain settings has been added to the regulation settings in the Lounge.
- A setting to prohibit "Tuning" of cars has been added to the regulations settings in the Lounge.
- Adjusted the driving speed of formula cars in banks, and auto-drive when coming onto straights.
- Added a button to [Reset Playlist to Original Settings] under the settings menus of [Menu BGM], [Race BGM] and [Slideshow BGM].
- Personal BGM can now also be set in [Slideshow BGM]
- A new brand "AMG" has been added to the MUSEUM.
- Corrected an issue where the "Torque Sensing Center Differential" installed on a Lancer Evolution X was not functioning.
- Fixed an issue where you could participate in the Intermediate/Tarmac Rally of the Gran Turismo Rally in a Ferrari F1 by using the power limiter.
- Fixed an issue where the Controller Steering Sensitivity was not applied correctly.
- Fixed an issue where there was a server connection problem in certain network environments.
- Fixed an issue where auto-drive would make braking mistakes.
- Fixed an issue where the system would misjudge whether deceleration happens in time when making pit stops in the rain.
To check the version of your software, press the "Manual" button at the bottom of the main menu screen. The version number will be located on the upper left of the index page.
If the number starts with Ver. 2.00, you are playing the latest version of the game.
If not, please press the PS button and exit the game. The game will be updated automatically when you restart it with your PS3™ system connected to the internet.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Battlefield 3 beta Crawling Glitch
Here is an example of a glitch that has been seen on more than a few occasions in the Beta build for Battlefield 3
And here is an example of that very same glitch in real life.
And here is an example of that very same glitch in real life.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Interactive Trailer for Orcs Must Die!
The developers of the upcoming Orcs Must Die! (releases October 5 for XBox Live Arcade and October 12 for PC), Robot Entertainment, have released an interactive trailer on YouTube. I never thought a first person perspective for a tower defense game would work, but this has me thinking otherwise. That's right: I really said it's going to be an FPS Tower Defense game.
Anyway, they shot something like 60 different videos just to make up all the possible choices for the impressive trailer. Check out Part One below.
PS3's Long Live Play "Michael" Ad
If you'll remember THIS POST then you'll know Sony was going to do a follow up... and here it is:
As a love letter to gamers, Sony has absolutely nailed it. This ad was deep fried in kickass and drizzled with awesome sauce. They even went so far as to get all of the original voice actors to do their respective characters (Nolan North for Drake, David Hayter for Solid Snake, Roger Craig Smith for Ezio, etc) and inserted a metric shit ton of delicious gaming references. See below for what some other folks on the internets have discovered (if some of the pics are tough to see below, make sure you click to embiggen).
As a love letter to gamers, Sony has absolutely nailed it. This ad was deep fried in kickass and drizzled with awesome sauce. They even went so far as to get all of the original voice actors to do their respective characters (Nolan North for Drake, David Hayter for Solid Snake, Roger Craig Smith for Ezio, etc) and inserted a metric shit ton of delicious gaming references. See below for what some other folks on the internets have discovered (if some of the pics are tough to see below, make sure you click to embiggen).
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Captain America & Thor
Shot taken while filming The Avengers (releases May, 2012) of Thor and Captain America.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
He Went to Jared!
Allow me to state this up front: I can't stand those Jared jewelry store television ads. If you don't know what they are or what they're like, feel free to Google it yourself as I will NOT post a link to them. If I could spend 5 seconds with the ad exec that approved of the campaign, I'd hammer my fist into their face with the fury of a thousand suns.
However, because the ads are so damned awful they give way to such brilliance as can be seen below.
However, because the ads are so damned awful they give way to such brilliance as can be seen below.
Video Cards Worthy of Battlefield 3
Battlefield 3 releases October 25, 2011, and the beta hits our systems tomorrow (September 29th, 2011). How do you know if your video card is up to snuff? Check out this handy chart:
Dead 4 Left
What if the background story of Left 4 Dead were reversed? What if, instead of playing 4 humans trying to survive together in a post zombie-apocalypse world, you played four zombies trying to survive against hordes of humans. I think this would make for an awesome mod or game mode.
Dark Lord Samurai Vader
Most people know by now that George Lucas found a lot of inspiration for the original 1977 Star Wars movie (Episode IV: A New Hope) in Japanese samurai epics. Darth Vader's look, specifically his helmet, was based on samurai kabuto (helmets). Knowing all of that makes the following piece of art that much more interesting.
The artist is Jose Vega and you can find more of his awesome art at his tumblr HERE.
The artist is Jose Vega and you can find more of his awesome art at his tumblr HERE.
PS3 Long Live Play New Ad
Kevin Butler, Sony PS3 Spokesman and Vice President of Almost Everything, has helped to kick off a new ad campaign for the PS3 called Long Live Play. The other morning, he tweeted the URL for the following video which has sparked a little talk along the interwebs about what the product might be. There's been speculation about a re-do of PS3's Home, a new PS3 store, and even some sort of Smash Bros-esque fighting game using characters specific to the PS3.
What is interesting to note in the video are the Twisted Metal ice cream truck parked outside of the building, the various forms of currency (paper, gold coins, and even a very Little Big Planet-esque glowing orb) in the collection plate, and then there's the weapons rack with iconic guns from the Resistance and Killzone franchises.
Batman: Arkham City - Joker Trailer
Batman: Arkham City will be released October 18th (PS3, Xbox360). They've been releasing trailers for it based on the individual enemies that Batman will encounter. Here is the final one villain trailer for the Joker.
Back to the Future Skateboard Scene A Capella
This is done by the same guy (guys?) who did the Matrix Lobby Scene a capella that I posted a few months back. Awesome stuff.
Friday, September 16, 2011
PORKINS Fried Pork Skins
What would it take to make this into a real product? Because that needs to happen right the hell now!
Where Did Harley Quinn Get Her Sexy Moves?
Check out this video to see the origins of Harley Quinn's sexy struts from the upcoming Batman: Arkham City game (releases October 18, 2011).
Awesome Local Commercial
This video is taking off as the "hot new viral YouTube sensation." However the hell you want to paint it, it's absolutely freakin' awesome.
The phrase "Nope, just Chuck Testa" is quickly becoming one of the funniest memes out there.
The phrase "Nope, just Chuck Testa" is quickly becoming one of the funniest memes out there.
Spy vs Spy: Daniel Craig vs Pierce Brosnan
Daniel Craig versus Pierce Brosnan
The best part is the extra foley and added exclamations.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Save 30 Seconds or Save a Life
Driving at 65 miles per hour, it takes approximately 365 feet to come to a full stop. Just slowing down by 5 miles per hour can decrease that stopping distance by up to 100 feet. Is it worth it to save 30 seconds of travel time instead of saving a life?
I implore you to please watch this entire video all the way through to the end. It's not as graphic as you might think, but it just might change your life.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Battlefield 3 More Details Revealed
Alan Kertz, Senior Gameplay Designer on BF3, fielded a number of questions via Twitter the other day. Here are some details from that Q&A session (courtesy of gameranx.com):
Squad Specs don't stack and players can use as the same numbers of squad specs as the squad members.
Frag won't be doing a lot of damage to the environment since they aren't really high explosives.
No Hitreg and there will be a totally new system for BF3.
Multithreading will be supported.
Supersonic bullets make a crackling noise when close enough.
No weapons for the pilot of a transport chopper, but there will be rewards.
There will be lots of never before seen vehicles, some returning classics, and a TON of customization items.
6x is the highest zoom level for most guns apart from recon rifle.
Flag number varies between Conquest Small and Conquest Large. But is consistent across platforms.
Squad beacon goes away on respawn.
When the beacon is outdoors in the open you control the parachute.
A host of fast and light Jeeps with a heavy MG will be at your disposal.
No shotgun sniper rifles.
Up close in hardcore bolt action sniper rifles can 1 Hit Kill at close range. In normal, no 1 Hit Kill with bolts in the body.
The ranks are based on Authentic Marine ranks, with comendations to fill out the full 50.
Marksman Bonus for sniper headshots beyond 50m are back!
Wide variety of shotgun types, but only 1 pump action - Semi, Auto, Tube, Magazine, different spreads.
Flight models will be identical on PC and consoles.
Players can shoot stingers from the passenger seats.
The mortar has both HE and Smoke rounds.
When you get defibbed you are "back to life." You need to accept to use anything other than your pistol in prone.
You can shoot someone trying to knife your teammate from behind.
Squad Specs don't stack and players can use as the same numbers of squad specs as the squad members.
Frag won't be doing a lot of damage to the environment since they aren't really high explosives.
No Hitreg and there will be a totally new system for BF3.
Multithreading will be supported.
Supersonic bullets make a crackling noise when close enough.
No weapons for the pilot of a transport chopper, but there will be rewards.
There will be lots of never before seen vehicles, some returning classics, and a TON of customization items.
6x is the highest zoom level for most guns apart from recon rifle.
Flag number varies between Conquest Small and Conquest Large. But is consistent across platforms.
Squad beacon goes away on respawn.
When the beacon is outdoors in the open you control the parachute.
A host of fast and light Jeeps with a heavy MG will be at your disposal.
No shotgun sniper rifles.
Up close in hardcore bolt action sniper rifles can 1 Hit Kill at close range. In normal, no 1 Hit Kill with bolts in the body.
The ranks are based on Authentic Marine ranks, with comendations to fill out the full 50.
Marksman Bonus for sniper headshots beyond 50m are back!
Wide variety of shotgun types, but only 1 pump action - Semi, Auto, Tube, Magazine, different spreads.
Flight models will be identical on PC and consoles.
Players can shoot stingers from the passenger seats.
The mortar has both HE and Smoke rounds.
When you get defibbed you are "back to life." You need to accept to use anything other than your pistol in prone.
You can shoot someone trying to knife your teammate from behind.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Unofficial Battlefield 3 Trailer
YouTube user killat0n is known for his fan made trailers for popular video games - and they're all pretty damned sweet. Check out his latest for Battlefield 3:
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Live Loop "Feel Good Inc"
Check out Josie Charlwood's version of the awesome tune "Feel Good Inc" by the Gorillaz. She records and loops all her own samples live and it's damned impressive.
Another Hawken Trailer
You may not remember, but check out this incredible footage of the game Hawken only 9 months into development that I posted back in March HERE. Here's another glance at this fantastic looking game at 11 months of progress:
New Tribes: Ascend Screenshots
New screenshots of the upcoming Tribes: Ascend were displayed at this past weekend's PAX 2011 expo. The game is currently slated for a first quarter, 2012 release. Man, I sure miss me some Katabatic!
George R. R. Martin and the Avengers
Claudio Sanchez, lead singer for one of my favorite bands Coheed & Cambria, is also a hardcore comic book reader and fan (FYI: he has his own line of comics based on the storylines that pervade the Coheed & Cambria albums). Yesterday, he Tweeted the picture below. Apparently George R. R. Martin, the writer of the A Song of Ice and Fire series (most people might recognize the first book, The Game of Thrones, since it's now a popular HBO series), wrote a letter to the Marvel Bullpen back in the 1960's and had it published in Avengers issue #12 which, according to my basic research, hit the shelves in January, 1965.
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