Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Bane Closeup
Here's an extreme closeup of Bane's mask/face from the upcoming Dark Knight Rises movie.
Aliens Colonial Marines Trailer
Aliens: Colonial Marines has been in development hell since 2006. I almost forgot it existed... until this trailer was released.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Buy a Tron Light Cycle For Real
Have $55,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Why not spend it on tron Light Cycle. No, seriously. Hammacher Schlemmer is selling a fully functional and street legal Tron Light Cycle. Here are the details:
This is the illuminated, street-legal motorcycle inspired by the computer animated cycle from the 2010 film Tron: Legacy. Designed for casual cruising and slow ride-bys at shows, it is made from a steel frame covered by a fiberglass cowling that replicates the sleek look of its computer-generated imagery counterpart. Electroluminescent strips built into the tire cowlings, wheel rims, and body illuminate the cycle. It is powered by a fuel-injected Suzuki 996cc, 4-stroke engine. Riders lay at a near-horizontal position astride the padded leather seat, with feet on foot pegs that control its 6-speed constant mesh manual transmission and hands on the handlebars for throttle and braking. The hubless wheels are former truck tires built up then custom-shaped to fit onto one of two counter-rotating rims spinning within each other, providing the broad-tired authenticity of the computer cycles from the movie. A chain-driven friction drum manages acceleration and braking from the handlebars. It has spring-loaded front and rigid rear suspension. Its wet sump lubrication system eliminates tubes and hoses for oil pick-up, facilitating its streamlined, minimalist design. It uses a 3 1/2-gallon main fuel tank and 1 1/4-gallon reserve tank. All cycles are built to order. 8 1/2' L x 23 1/4" W x 28 1/2" H. (474 lbs.)
Guild Wars 2 Trailer
The latest rumors I had read placed the release date of Guild Wars 2 at November, 2011. I've invested so much time in the first Guild Wars over the years that this one is going to be difficult to pass up on - despite swearing off MMOs.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Batman: Arkham City Villain and Gameplay Trailers
Below are the villain specific trailers for the upcoming Batman: Arkham City (releases October 18, 2011).
Mr. Freeze
Hugo Strange
Riddler
Catwoman
Gameplay trailer
Mr. Freeze
Hugo Strange
Riddler
Catwoman
Gameplay trailer
Introducing Dungeons & Dragons to Kids
I cannot wait until the day I get to sit down with my kids (who are presently too young to grasp the concept of paper and pencil role playing games) to go dungeon delving, rolling d20s, and counting up treasure while each of us partake in some awesome story telling moments. Back in the Spring of 2010, Wizards of the Coast put out a free to play adventure (if you're old school like me you call them "modules") geared towards just that: introducing D&D to kids. The recommended age is "6 and up" but of course your mileage will vary. Here is the description from Wizards of the Coast:
And HERE is the direct download linkage for the adventure/module.
Are you a parent who wants to share the fun of Dungeons & Dragons with your kids, but you’re worried that the rules are too complicated or a standard adventure would tax their attention spans? Are you a teacher or librarian who would like to introduce your students to the game, but you’re reluctant to take on the regular time commitment of a full-blown campaign?Linkage to Wizard of the Coast's information page HERE.
There are a great many reasons to share D&D with kids. Besides being just the kind of imaginative play that kids naturally engage in, Dungeons & Dragons develops an array of essential educational skills, including:
We’ve heard from many of you out there that you’ve been wanting to unlock these benefits for your kids, but you feel that they’re not ready for the basic game or you just don’t have the time to run your own campaign. So we put together this variation, based on the new novel for young readers, Monster Slayers by Lukas Ritter. Monster Slayers: The Heroes of Hesiod captures the flavor, fun, and educational benefits of Dungeons & Dragons in a fast-paced, easy-to-learn experience for kids ages six years old and up.
- Math skills
- Reading skills
- Writing skills
- Cooperation and leadership
- Problem-solving
- Creative thinking
Monster Slayers: The Heroes of Hesiod requires no previous knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons, and all you need to play is included in this adventure, aside from a few dice and pencils (and some friends to play it with). Play time can be as little as fifteen minutes or as long as an hour, depending on how many monsters you run.
Monster Slayers: The Heroes of Hesiod isn’t just for kids. It’s also a fun diversion for experienced players who need their D&D fix but don’t have the time for a full-length game. Or share it with your non-gamer family and friends who claim to be intimidated by the rules of the game. It won’t be long before they’re hooked on the game you love!
And HERE is the direct download linkage for the adventure/module.
Awesome Dad
Bosstones t-shirt on Dad: check
Superman t-shirts on the kids: check
Sharing a moment together with a comic: check
I don't know who you are mister, but you are one of the world's greatest Dads!
Superman t-shirts on the kids: check
Sharing a moment together with a comic: check
I don't know who you are mister, but you are one of the world's greatest Dads!
The New Batwing
From the set of the upcoming movie The Dark Knight Rises, here are some shots of the Batwing in action. I'm really glad to see practical effects for it as opposed to a 100% CG Batwing.
During filming, the Batwing struck a street sign causing a bit of damage to both the "plane" and to the sign. Being the only life-sized Batwing prop they built they went right to work and got it fixed immediately. It would be cool to somehow see this in the movie.
During filming, the Batwing struck a street sign causing a bit of damage to both the "plane" and to the sign. Being the only life-sized Batwing prop they built they went right to work and got it fixed immediately. It would be cool to somehow see this in the movie.
New Pictures From the Set of the Dark Knight Rises
Below are a few pictures taken from the set of The Dark Knight Rises (releases July 20, 2012).
Bane's costume will take some getting used to (hopefully there is a reason for the mouthy jaw mask thing).
Batman fights Bane in this shot:
This is the stunt double for Anne Hathaway looking rather slinky riding the Batpod (at least it looks like the Batpod to me).
Promo shot of Anne Hathaway as the Catwoman (again, riding the Batpod):
Bane's costume will take some getting used to (hopefully there is a reason for the mouthy jaw mask thing).
Batman fights Bane in this shot:
This is the stunt double for Anne Hathaway looking rather slinky riding the Batpod (at least it looks like the Batpod to me).
Promo shot of Anne Hathaway as the Catwoman (again, riding the Batpod):
Superman Man of Steel Pic
I've got a positive feeling about this iteration of Superman: (1) it's being scripted by David Goyer who has a lot of comic writing under his belt but has also scripted or co-scripted the following: Dark City, all three Blade movies, Batman Begins, and The Dark Knight, (2) it's co-produced by Christopher Nolan (director of the current Batman trilogy and Inception), and (3) directed by Zack Snyder (director of 300 and Watchmen).
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