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Fallout: New Vegas Teaser Trailer Released!

2010-02-04T19:55:00.000-08:00

You've waited for it, you've wanted it, now here it is! Fallout New Vegas teaser trailer.
With a release date of Fall 2010 (even if it is still TBA for an actual day) makes me feel a little excited inside, and why shouldn't we be? Hell, with Fallout 3 winning game of the year we are bound to see something great come out of this new game!

So far, all we know about "New Vegas" is that New Vegas was one of the few cities that wasn't bombed in the Fallout world and there was a reference about it being ruled by a Fat Mobster.
and it looks like from the trailer that the Brotherhood from California republic is in this game as well.

guess we'll have to PATIENTLY wait and see...

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Penn & Teller: Bullshit! Video Game Violence

2009-07-17T16:22:00.000-07:00

If you've never seen the Penn & Teller: bullshit! show its basically where these two attempt to debunk myths and/or common everyday "stuff" or "acts" usually from a libertarian perspective.
I just started watching the show and they are now 7 seasons in and just last month did an episode about video game violence and how it effects children.
I've posted the video below and I think every gamer and hell even parent for that matter should watch it.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=60361661

2009-07-16T18:51:00.000-07:00

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Extra Life 2009 will take place on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 as gamers from all corners of the globe come together for a 24-hour video game marathon raising money to strike a blow against pediatric cancer

Allen | Diagnosed at 8 |acute myeloid leukemia

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Our goal is set low for now and I know we can reach it!

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More stars from Firefly providing voices for Halo: ODST / From http://www.examiner.com

2009-07-15T18:18:00.000-07:00

More stars from Firefly providing voices for Halo: ODST
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The crew of Serenity is slowing filling up the ranks of ODST

Last week, Nathan Fillion spoke with MSNBC about his involvement with voicing of Sgt. Buck in Halo 3: ODST.

It now appears that more cast from the ill-fated (yet cult favorite) television show, Firefly will be providing voices to the game. IMDB has Adam Baldwin credited to voice Dutch. Baldwin is better known by is fans as Jayne, the muscle on board Serenity. Additionally, Alan Tudyk is rumored to provide another voice in ODST. You might remember Tudyk as the wise-cracking pilot Wash from Firefly/Serenity.

It appears that someone is hoping to get the crew of Serenity back together in space once more.

While were on the topic of cult favorite sci-fi shows, fans of Battlestar Galatica will recognize Tricia Helfer as the voice of Number 6 who is also set to provide a voice for ODST.

The Intens Gamer Podcast: Episode 1

2009-07-08T19:28:00.000-07:00

Click the link below to listen to The Intens Gamer Podcast: Episode 1, Recorded on Monday, June 29, 2009
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Nine Times You Were Proud To Be A Gamer / From Gamespy.com

2009-07-08T17:14:00.000-07:00

Nine Times You Were Proud To Be A Gamer

By Brian Altano & Brian Miggels | Jul 8, 2009

Stand tall and rock your kudos with dignity.

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Is a gamer not entitled to his accolades? Are his mantles not strong enough to hoist bronze statuettes and framed placards? Is he never to rise from the solace of his throne of bean-baggery, clenched fists caressing the sunrise as a green-screened mountain range draped with opaque patriotic banderole sails behind him?

No, say the parents of the would-be misanthrope, as they watch their progeny sink further into a headset.

No, says his social circle, shaking their heads and wondering why he'd enjoy such endeavors as they pile into a Pasat en route to giving Michael Bay $15 each.

No, says the FOX News anchor, as he spouts rabid talking points blaming videogames for the decline of modern everything.

But he deserves better. We deserve glory. For we are gamers, and these are our proudest moments.

Finally Getting Past a Tough Boss

Proudest moment: Killing Nelo Angelo on Dante Must Die mode in Devil May Cry 2. My God.

He laughs from afar, a thieving heathen who stole your girlfriend and deployed his henchmen to kill you. Try as you might, over and over, his evil prevails. But one fateful eve of struggle after struggle, he is finally enveloped in twilight as you leap triumphantly into the air. Virtue has been reinstated and for now, all is right, for you have saved the world from peril.

Reaching 100% Completion for the First Time

Proudest moment: Finding every hidden package, buying every piece of property, taking over every gang and doing everything there is to do in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Few mortals can withstand the true test of a completionist, the master of unlocking who leaves no stone unturned. Accomplishment does not stem from simple feats, but from the realization of an encyclopedic bestiary and an armory of fully upgraded weapons. You must see everything there is to be seen with your own eyes, and in that fleeting instant you are most lordly.

Beating a Game Without Cheating or Using Codes

Proudest moment: Killing Alec Trevelyan in the final stage of GoldenEye 007 on the hardest difficulty without using any of the cheats in the oh-so-easily accessible cheat menu.

When a helping hand is just a mouse click away, a FAQ-free promenade through our favorite games seems daunting and excessive. Why drudge through sweat and servitude when a quick flurry of button presses can yield golden invulnerability? Because sometimes our monuments of pixelated labor deserve a purist's approach so as not to cheapen our efforts. There will be no tiny asterisks chiseled next to our names on the lists of honor.

Beating a Next-to-Impossible Game for the First Time

Proudest moment: The underwater mine level in TMNT for NES gave just a hint of how difficult it was to finish the game in its entirety.

There are devious vessels of merriment among us that have been heralded as the hardest that gaming has to offer. Yet we try with a rage of dedication to do as much as we humanly can to go the extra mile and tackle their seemingly unstoppable force. Missing school, work, family and sunlight, we march forward as the enemies bog us down in worlds that seem to have been crafted by the devil himself. Is it worth it? Of course it is. Even if for just a tiny, winking character sprite raising a thumb, or a helicopter flying away from an exploding island. Or a black screen with the innocuously misspelled "CONGRADULATION" emblazoned across it. These are the things that make the perseverance and sacrifice worth it all.

Getting a Higher Score Than Your Older Sibling

Proudest moment: Claiming the highest score on the Pac-Man cabinet at the local laundromat as a kid.

When it comes to gaming being the younger sibling is rife with disadvantage. Not only is your home your battlefield but your enemy is constantly present, pompously degrading your abilities both verbally and through three-charactered arrogance on the high score screen. He is taller, faster, stronger and more capable of attaining pictures of Kathy Ireland in a bikini. That's why your greatest chance of besting him is in a videogame, where patience and practice can finally haul your name above his.

Being the First to Camp Out for Midnight Launch

Proudest moment: Watching 150 mothers and kids slowly pile up behind you in line for a Wii.

Hardcore gamers live separated by blocks, towns, cities, counties and countries, but frequently we convene at pre-set locations to vie for the chance to be the earliest owners of the latest slice of electronic bliss. We swarm the local mini-malls in the wee hours of the night, befitted with beer hats, portable bacon stations and collapsible canopies. Then we race home to gnash fresh plastic wrap from boxed goodness with our teeth. Being the first to enter, first to leave allows us to day-walk past the hordes of vending vampires and flash silver smirks, piercing their hearts with envious rage.

Discovering a Cheat or Easter Egg Before Anyone Else

Proudest moment: Accidentally finding the hidden cheese in Perfect Dark's Carrington Institute with the Slayer's Fly-By-Wire rocket.

Absent are the days where gaming's greatest secrets were just that, for now we live in a time of mass exposure and collective information pillaging. But back in the era of monthly code rags and help hotlines the first gamers to unearth a coveted secret became the Lewis and Clarks to our Marios and Sonics.

Beating a Smack Talker

Proudest moment: Mopping the floor with a clan of arrogant Gold Stars who mocked you for having a lower prestige in Call of Duty 4.

Smack talkers are everywhere, both in your living room inhaling Doritos as they toss sardonic quips at your performance and across distant oceans, berating you with incomprehensible curses you can only assume are targeted at your forebearer. Reacting with similarly acerbic jabs may alleviate the problem temporarily, but a true master of his trade knows that true ascendancy is only reached through his opponent's defeat. Victory is the sound of your adversaries' screams of rage bleeding through your speakers.

Knowing More Than the Clerk at Game Stop

Proudest moment: Telling a room full of people at GameStop that they didn't "need" to buy ten Gamecube controllers, five SD cards, and seven points cards just to properly use their launch-day Wii when they got home, much to the hatred of the store's quota-fiending regional managers.

Surrounded by gaming paraphernalia and befitted with a database of HAL 9000 proportions, a crafty clerk may appear to know all. His aura is strong and his voice is commanding as he slyly explains that the release date of your coveted gem remains uncertain. But you are an imperator of the information age, and deep inside you know you can overcome his fatuity. School him in his own store and no number of pre-orders or lanyards will wash away his bungle as you exit the stage with pride.

Got your own proudest gaming moments? Let us know in the comments section!

IGN Video: Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Preview - Video Preview

2009-07-07T20:28:00.001-07:00

Full MODERN WARFARE 2 Preview Arrives w/ Commentary (VID)

xbox360.ign.com- IGN has received all new footage from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. And they fill you on on some great new details behind the most anticipated shooter game of the year.

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New ‘Batman: Arkham Asylum’ Game Video Goes Behind The Scenes With Paul Dini / From www.splashpage.mtv.com

2009-07-03T22:26:00.000-07:00

New ‘Batman: Arkham Asylum’ Game Video Goes Behind The Scenes With Paul Dini

Published by Rick Marshall on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 5:06 pm.

Okay, let’s face it — I have an unhealthy obsession with the upcoming “Batman: Arkham Asylum” video game. Every new glimpse of the game has impressed the heck out of me and made me more eager for its release date to arrive… but I know I’m not the only one around here feeling that way.

While I’m worried that no game could ever live up to my grand expectations for “Arkham Asylum” at this point, the project’s latest promotional video does little to bring my hopes back down to Earth — in fact, it only seems to inflate them even more. The video features a bunch of new gameplay footage and interviews with the game’s developers, includes some commentary from head writer Paul Dini, who’s made a long career out of scripting Batman’s adventures in both comics and various animated television series (not to mention his role on the creative team for “Lost”).

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In fact, I enjoyed the latest promo video so much, I even snagged a few images from it to include in this post.

Check out the following three screencaps I grabbed from the “Inside the Asylum” video, featuring one of the most creepy images of the Joker I’ve ever seen (check out those crazy eyes!), a nice shot of Poison Ivy that doesn’t leave much to the imagination, and a still image from the Killer Croc cinematic. the last one’s my favorite, as it gives you a pretty good look at the level of detail in Croc’s face and skin.

“Batman: Arkham Asylum” hits shelves August 25 on Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC.

What do you think of the new video? Looking forward to the game as much as me? Is that even possible?

10 Video Games That Should Be Made Into Movies / From: www.switched.com

2009-07-01T23:02:00.000-07:00

10 Video Games That Should Be Made Into Movies
by Caleb Johnson — Jul 1st 2009 at 12:59PM

Video games rarely make a successful transition to the big screen. Most are box-office bombs, and game fans lambaste every shot, frame, and scene via blogs and message boards. They can't bear to see something they love turned into an unrecognizable disaster starring Jean-Claude Van Damme ('Street Fighter,' anyone?). So why does Hollywood keep churning them out? Simple. Gamers comprise an extremely devoted fan base that could net film studios a fortune, if only they could get the formula right.

We at Switched venture to believe that some video games would make first-class flicks with the right directors and casts. The intricate plots, slick-cut scenes, and unforgettable characters in many of today's titles are begging for the silver-screen treatment. Don't forget old 8-bit classics, either. After the jump, we make our elevator pitch for why each of these 10 games should be made into a film, complete with director and casting suggestions. So listen up, Hollywood! We're here to help.

1) 'Devil May Cry' (Capcom/2001)

The Pitch: One of the slickest action games ever, 'Devil May Cry' follows demon hunter Dante's quest to avenge his family's deaths at the hands of Mundus, king of all demons. While the plot isn't genius, the highly stylized visuals and fast-paced gameplay could provide great jumping-off points for an ambitious director.

The Director: Zack Snyder has already proven he can helm films derived from the graphic novels '300' and 'Watchmen,' so we think a video game adaptation wouldn't be much of a stretch, especially since this game has already spawned comic books and action figures.

The Cast: Emile Hirsch could be a nice fit for Dante. He was the saving grace of the saccharine 'Speedracer', and 'Lords of Dogtown' proves that this guy has acting chops. And he's athletic, too. 'Hellboy' actor Ron Perlman could play Mundus with ease.

2) 'Metal Gear Solid' (Konami/1998)

The Pitch: Solid Snake creeps and fights his way through an Alaskan facility holding massive nuclear weapons that are poised to devastate the world. The game can move slowly, since it requires stealth, so our pitch calls for playing up the action parts -- like the gunfight between Snake and his eyepatch-wearing nemesis Ocelot, and Snake's battle with the helicopter flown by his twin brother. We'd add a little romance, too; think the 'Bourne' trilogy.

The Director: It seems like anything J.J. Abrams touches becomes pop-culture gold. From the television series 'Lost' to his recent 'Star Trek' reboot, Abrams has proven he can appeal to both fanboys and the masses.

The Cast: With 'The Dark Knight,' Christian Bale has shown he can carry an action film, and he also has the acting pedigree to make critics take Solid Snake seriously. We'd like to see him reunited with Gotham co-star Maggie Gyllenhaal, playing Snake's love interest, Meryl.

3) 'Bioshock' (2K Games/2007)

The Pitch: One of the most visually stunning games in quite some time, 'Bioshock' is a first-person shooter set in an underwater city called Rapture that itself is begging for the big-screen treatment. But there's also a dystopian plot about engineering and biotechnology that would resonate with audiences in our hyper-techy world.

The Director: Darren Aronofsky's visuals -- in films such as 'The Fountain' -- make our eyes melt every time. There have been reports that 'Pirates of the Caribbean' director Gore Verbinski is set to direct a version of 'Bioshock', but we fear that he would turn it into a mindless action romp. Aronofsky always brings humanity to his films.

The Cast: We'd pick doe-eyed Jake Gyllenhaal as the plane-wrecked protagonist, Jack. He's a fine actor who adds a touch of humanity to every role, and he would bring the ladies in droves. For evil mobster Frank Fontaine, we'd like to see Daniel Craig let loose his dark side.

4) 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' ( Nintendo/1998)

The Pitch: The plot might not be revolutionary, but it's all in the execution. Classic good guy Link must rescue the beautiful princess of Hyrule (Zelda) from the evil villain Gannondorf. Along the way, he battles all sorts of cinematic creatures, monsters, and ghouls, while collecting precious gems and traveling with one of the most beloved video-game pets ever.

The Director: Peter Jackson is the obvious choice, but we're going instead with Guillermo del Toro, creator of fantasy masterpiece 'Pan's Labyrinth.' We think del Toro is the only man who could bring our favorite creatures (from the cavern-dwelling, rock-throwing Gorons to the fire-breathing, lizard-like Dodongos) to life -- just like he did with the child-eating Pale Man in 'Pan's Labyrinth.'

The Cast: He might be getting a little older, but Leonardo DiCaprio would do well as Link. He has the capability to pull off action and romance scenes with equal style and grace. The pixie-like and talented Evan Rachel Wood could easily portray the elven princess Zelda.

5) 'Castlelvania' (Konami/1987)

The Pitch: Between 'Twilight' and 'True Blood,' the undead are hot these days. So what better time to adapt this vampire-slaying series? We recommend starting with the first game, in which hunk Simon Belmont -- all golden hair and washboard abs -- makes his way through Dracula's castle while whipping bats, vamps, and other monsters.

The Director: Based on his zombie-killing work in 'Grindhouse,' Robert Rodriguez has the manic flair that could bring some balls-to-the-wall action to life. We want to see a campy version -- loaded with over-the-top gore, sexy women, and obvious jokes a la 'Planet Terror.' Rodriguez could tap his buddy, Quentin Tarantino, for help writing sharp dialogue to punctuate the action.

The Cast: Newcomer Ryan Reynolds could pull off the role of Simon Belmont, who is both handsome, built, and clumsy. Gary Oldman nailed the Dracula role once, so why not a reprise?

6) 'The Oregon Trail' (Don Rawitsch, Bill Heinemann, Paul Dillenberger/1985)

The Pitch: How can an educational game make this list? Just hear us out. Imagine a period piece that follows one settler family's treacherous journey from Missouri to Oregon. Supplies run low, sickness strikes, and weather worsens each day. We think there's potential for a bona-fide Oscar-winning drama.

The Director: We recommend Terrence Malick for his ability to capture landscape like no one else in such flicks as 'The New World' and 'Badlands.' The setting would be the real star in this film, and Malick is one of the few directors who would understand that.

The Cast: For pure talent, especially in historical dramas, there's no better leading man than 'There Will Be Blood' star Daniel Day Lewis.

7) 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' (Rockstar North/2004)

The Pitch: We can just hear the soundtrack now: gunfire and classic California hip-hop. Carl 'CJ' Johnson returns home to find out who killed his momma. Of course, there's plenty of murder, drug dealing, and sex with prostitutes along the way. Don't expect anything less than an R-rating for this one.

The Director: Brian De Palma directed 'Scarface' -- a film that's served as a role model for hip-hop culture. We'd like to see him bring the gangster tale up to date in this portrayal of the violent West Coast drug trade.

The Cast: Terrence Howard wowed us as a hard-luck gangster with hip-hop dreams in 'Hustle and Flow.' He'd bring credibility and depth to a role that could easily be ruined by casting some one like a Wayans brother.

8) 'Fallout 3' (Bethesda Game Studios/2008)

The Pitch: Alright, 'Fallout 3' is an open-ended game that could easily spiral all over the screen. But this title is screaming for a film debut, and apocalypse tales are always in fashion. It's the year 2277, and nuclear war has devastated America. You are one of the few survivors in an underground vault. After your father vanishes, you escape and explore the gorgeously haunting post-apocalyptic landscape looking for him and battling nuclear mutants.

The Director: The Coen Brothers could run wild with this sprawling adventure. And their trademark mix of humor and terror fits the tongue-in-cheek style of the franchise. Besides, we've never seen a Coen Brothers film we didn't like.

The Cast: The great thing about 'Fallout 3' is the ability to personalize your character. As a possible male lead, we suggest Viggo Mortensen because we can't get that trailer for 'The Road' -- another great post-apocalyptic work -- out of our head. For a female star, who other than 'Underworld' heroine Kate Beckinsale -- a beauty who wouldn't be afraid to whip mutant ass?

9) 'Final Fantasy VII' (Squaresoft/1997)

The Pitch: Yes, we remember 'Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.' But we want live-action, not a CG, halfway sequel to the game. The title follows Cloud Strife, a guy with spiky yellow hair and an oversized sword, on a quest with his friends to stop the evil Shin-Ra corporation from destroying the planet. Relevant to today's warming, over-exploited globe? We think so.

The Director: This film would require the huge budget that only a big-time director like Spielberg could pull off. Spielberg has flubbed films in the past, but we're willing to give him another shot. We'd love to see his take on the super hi-tech gadgets, monsters, and magic that are staples of the 'Final Fantasy' world.

The Cast: Admittedly he's a goofball at times, but Shia LaBeouf is a favorite of Spielberg. Having carried the successful 'Transformers' films, he could do a fine job as Cloud Strife. Because sex sells, we'd cast Angelina Jolie as Tifa Lockhart, Cloud's childhood friend and companion on this epic journey to save the world.

10) 'inFamous' (Sucker Punch Productions/ 2009)

The Pitch: What action-loving moviegoer wouldn't rush to see this new tale of a man named Cole McGrath, with electric super powers, roaming around a devastated city? And it has the perfect plot twist: Turns out McGrath is the guy who was -- unknowingly -- carrying the bomb. Tension mounts as he discovers the sinister plot while battling his way through a crumbling city full of gangs, thieves, and just-plain-bad folks. Set this film in New York (like 'I Am Legend,' but actually worth two cents), and you've got a hit.

The Director: Alfonso Cuarón had our mouths watering while watching 'Children of Men.' His cinematography perfectly captured the post-apocalyptic landscape, and we'd like to see what he could do with New York City.

The Cast: With a solid performance in this year's 'Terminator Salvation,' plus upcoming roles in 'Avatar' and a 'Clash of the Titans' reboot, Sam Worthington is the rising action hero this film needs. He's tough, fit, and ladies love him. An under-the-radar actor would be a good choice for an adaptation of this new video game. Pair low expectations with a solid performance, and you've got the sleeper sensation of the summer.