Triumph, The Insult Comic Dog, at Comic-Con 2008

I'm a geek through and through. I'm all about nerd stuff and if I had the money I too would be there at Comic Con amongst Triumph's victims. But for some reason I still love listening to him make fun of my people. Perhaps it's a form of masicism or I'm amongst the few people who have the ability to laugh at themselves. I'll let you decide which... or add a new more interesting option. I like surprises!!

Anyways, here's the video footage of Triumph at Comic Con 2008 making fun of geeks and freaks. Enjoy

DC Universe Online

Stephen Schleicher over at Major Spoilers has posted an article about what he's hearing from Comic Con about the DC Universe Online MMORPG coming out.

The articles and stories coming out of the San Diego Comic Con regarding the upcoming DC Universe Online MMO (Massive Multiplayer Online) Game, haven’t been very detailed, but here’s what we know so far…

* The game will use the Unreal 3 engine for physics based games. If you are in the path of a bus that another character has thrown, be prepared to get knocked down and suffer some damage.
* There will be accessible environments. If you have speed based powers, you may literally be able to run up the sides of buildings.
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* The game will be simultaneously on the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC systems...
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* Players can work through a mentor like the Batman or The Joker (called Side Kick For Real), or they can strike out on their own with the Patrol (good) or Prowl (bad) PvP interaction.

Stephen lists more details that relate to the fact that the game is going to stay true to the DC Universe and will allow players to experience just about everything they would expect if they were actually in that world.

I get the feeling for that this is going to be nothing more then a DC licensed version of City of Heroes/Villains. I'm sure it will be very pretty from the images I've seen but will the gameplay be worth it? I've played many pretty games and some of which are MMO's that have let me down. I really hope this isn't one of them.


If you are hyped up about the game and what to know more you can add them to your buddy list on My Space and get exclusive info that will hit the web a few hours later.

Video Games and Sex

Stumbled across this brilliant video over at Kotaku.com. It's a animated lecture addressing video games and sex. It does a great job of really pointing out the issues behind both subjects and how it is so difficult to find a balance for the two together.

Trust me, it's a little long (8 minutes) but it's still shorter then an actual lecture and this one is far more entertaining.

Zero Punctuctuation Reviews Super Smash Brothers Brawl

It's been a while since I've posted a video review from Yahtzee. I haven't found any of his recent reviews that interesting. Well, he finally speaks on something close to my heart. Super Smash Brothers Brawl and I have to say, he doesn't seem to be a fan but he is spot on with some of the games ugly blemishes.

Enjoy.



Via [The Escapist]

Seperated at Birth: Gaming Look-A-Likes

MSN has a great goofy gallery of side-by-side pictures of famous videogame characters and their celebrity look-a-likes. You can see the entire eight pictures at the link above but I have my favorite two below.




Via [Kotaku]

Star Trek: TNG... The Rock Band

I found this funny little video on Kotaku. It shows off the talents of "King Cutch the First: Sovereign of the Pumpkin Empire" and his friends as they made a group of Rock Band characters resembling the crew of Star Trek: The Next Generation.



Aww Diana Troi. My first nerd crush. How I wish you looked as hot now as you do in this video. Oh well. Maybe I'll just watch an old episode of you and your camel toe jumpsuit for nostalgia sake.

IGN's Zelda Trailer Prank

IGN posted one of the best quality April Fool's pranks I've ever seen. They created a very elaborate and well made trailer for a live action Zelda movie.

Just watch it and enjoy.

Guitar Hero on the DS

Some of you might remember my post on the Guitar Hero: Air Guitar at the CES show. Well I guess the idea of a portable version of Guitar Hero isn't new. IGN has revealed that a DS version of Guitar Hero is in development. The game, titled Guitar Hero: On Tour, will come with an attachment for the DS which will have the well known colored "fret" buttons (minus the least loved orange one). You can watch this video here which shows how the game play will go and that upon purchase you will have the sudden desire to climb buildings to play the game.



They haven't released the full list of 20 songs yet but Nirvana, OK Go, and No Doubt are reportedly on the list. More information should be appearing soon because they are trying to release the game this summer.

This should be a fun game. If they are able to capture the addictive qualities of the original game and with decent multiplayer this will indubitably be a hit. I know I'm looking forward to showing off my non-guitar guitar playing skills on the streets. You know, for the ladies.

Via [Kotaku]

Real Life Mario

I'm sure most of you have seen this on all the geek sites by now but I've decided to post this up because well... it's a great picture.

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The picture is a Photo Shop project by fellow Blogger Pixeloo. I hope to see more funny pictures from this guy and will probably post them here as they appear.

Pirates VS Ninjas Dodgeball

Nothing says awesome like taking the epic battle between ninjas and pirates and making it into a game. Unforntunelty, it's a game only for X-Box Live but that doesn't mean it won't eventually end up online or on another system.

Althought the game might be a bit boring because ninjas will always win.



Via [Kotaku]

Super Smash Bros. Videos

I know I'm not the only one looking forward to Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii. The last Smash Bros. became the most played game on the Gamecube and I'm sure this new game will do the same. I can't wait to take my friends down with my made Donkey Kong skills.

Here is a video showing some of the fighting gameplay of Diddy Kong vs. Luigi.



And here's a lesser quality video of various other characters duking it out.

Star Wars: Force Unleashed Video

Gametrailer.com has a great video showing how they are working on Star Wars: Force Unleashed and some of the mechanics going into it. I like the way the game looks. I love when games take the time to try and make it as realistic as possible and this video shows that. It also shows a whole lot of ways of how using the force is fun! Weeeee!!



The story will revolved around you, Darth Vader's secret apprentice, seven years after the events of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Your mission will be to continue Order 66 and kill the remaining Jedi in the galaxy.

This game is set to be released this summer on the Wii, X-Box 360, Playstation 3, DS, N-Gage, and Playstation 2.

Via [Destructiod]

Comic of the Day 1/24

Yes, unfortionetly Super Smash Bros. Brawl has been delayed till March 9th. So we will all have to wait for me too kick all your butts. But you can read this comic and feel a little better about it.



Via [VG Cats]

Valentine Miis

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I'm sure you geeks in love are trying to find a way to show it. Why not combine two great things... chocolate and Miis. At PaulPapeDesigns.com you can order a box of these lovely chocolates in a Wii shaped box. Unfortunately, the only draw back is that the chocolate Miis only come in the default male and female shapes but you can choose your combination of the two (ex white chocolate female with a dark chocolate female).

You should also check out the site for the Mii wedding cake figures, personalized Mii figures, miniature WoW figures, and WoW mining ornaments. Definitely a place catering to us geeks.

Via [Kotaku.com]

Guitar Hero : Air Guitar

For those who are tired of only being able to hear the music in your head when you air guitar, this devise is for you. You will be able to display your mad mimicking guitar skills well popular songs like "Iron Man" or "You Really Got Me" come out of a little speaker on your belt. This product is being shown off at the CES show here in Las Vegas and here is the video to prove that it exists and that you will look like a douche bag well using it. Enjoy.



Via [Kotaku]

Zero Punctuctuation Reviews Super Mario Galaxy

Yahtzee is back again with more rants and irritations. I think this guy needs his own tv show on G4 or something because he just too funny. Maybe the reason we never see his face is because he looks like Screech or something but hey, we're geeks. Most of us look like all the famous tv nerds. Whatever. Oh, and I hope you watch the ending credits...there is a little "gift" in the bottom left corner.




Via [The Escapist]

Zero Punctuctuation Reviews Mass Effect

Yahtzee is at it again. I haven't gotten bored of his reviews yet and I especially love his jab at web comics that have too much dialogue. I'm sorry but I don't want to read the entire script of Dead Proof in four panels. Anyways, enjoy!!



Via [The Escapist]

The New Orgen Trail

Remember the best part of the week in Elementary School? Computer Day!!! We would all rush in and run for the 5 or 6 Oregon Trail floppy disks well everyone else was forced to play Math Munchers instead. Awww, the lost joys of youth.

Well, Thule has decided to bring back the same fun of Oregon Trail but with a modern twist. How about a road trip? All you have to do is go to this link and enjoy a browser-based game. I was only able to survive 2 days the first time... can you complete the trip?

Via [Kotaku]

Zero Punctuctuation Reviews Guitar Hero 3

Yahtzee is definitely becoming a name know around the internet. This man definitely has the most creative insults and witty comments in his reviews and this one is no different. His review of Guitar Hero 3 is laden with gay innuendo so I hope you enjoyed that South Park episode a few weeks ago.



Via [The Escapist]

Star Trek: Online - First Game Play Image

I am going back and forth on whether or not I am interested in Star Trek: Online which is an MMORPG currently in development by Perpetual Entertainment. If you don't remember Perpetual recently cancelled Gods and Heroes and have now focused all their efforts into the development of this game. I just feel it has taken too long to release this photo when they should probably already be providing video given how hard they are suppose to be working on it.

Don't get me wrong, this picture is immaculate. The visual display, the ship, space, and even the artwork on the pop-up message display are all wonderful pieces of work. The only problem is that it has taken them too long to get to this point. The game has been in development since late 2004 and yet we aren't getting much word on gameplay, story, playable races, etc. Everything that has been released so far has either been changed or has been denied. I just wish they would share more of what's going on like Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning or Age of Conan.

Maybe I'm just being nit-picky because I've been I love the Star Trek franchise and have been looking forward to this one for some time now.