Is DC Comics Going Back To Old Numbering?

DC Entertainment unveiled their new brand strategy and logo, and lo and behold some of their imagery looks to possibly clue us in to the fact that the whole New 52 angle on some of their pre-existing titles just might revert to the old triple digit numbering.

Granted, there is no official mention of this, but the fact that they released an image of "Batman" with the number 708 on it, even though it is the Greg Capullo and Scott Snyder run, and not the David Hine run from last year that actually had the number 708 on it, makes it seem like they are preparing to be ready for such a numbering. Take a look after the jump to see the full sized image and the numbering that comes along with it. By the way, I'm not a fan of the new DC logo. What do you think about it?

Shit Trolls Say (And Do)

This is our response to the latest YouTube phenomenon of videos in the "Shit **** says" vein.

Do George Lucas Fans Care About Red Tails?

So on January 20, 2012 the new movie 'Red Tails', produced by George Lucas (directed by Anthony Hemingway, Written by John Ridley) arrives in theaters. Will anyone notice?

I honestly don't know how many of my peers want to see a movie about World War II African-American aviators known as the Tuskegee Airmen. Not that it won't be a visually and historically interesting movie, I just don't know if people in my social group or with lower intelligence would go see a movie about a topic they aren't already invested in (i.e. video games, comedy, vampires, zombies, comic book characters, etc.) I actually enjoy movies inspired by true events but I am also a book nerd who reads biographies about dead monarchs and 18th-Century Art. Still, I hope to see this on the big screen. I don't want to see this just because Lucas is producing it but because I know it looks like it will be a high quality film. HBO produced a movie called The Tuskegee Airmen back in 1995 and I didn't see it. I think I was too busy that year waiting for Hackers to come out in the theaters.

This Book Is Full Of Sith

Today I pre-ordered my copy of Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side by Daniel Wallace at Amazon.com. Official release on February 10, 2012 (with my pre-purchase today and free shipping it said delivery estimate: Thursday February 16, 2012 - Saturday February 18, 2012). Going with our evil theme, I thought it necessary to know the “Secrets of the Dark Side” but any book that boasts about secrets seems to lose the secret effect once you publish to the masses. I will be sure to tell people who don’t like Star Wars or don’t particularly read that I will know secrets they don’t.

At $62.98 quite a few people would question my purchase of just “a book”. This is not merely a book! To quote Amazon, “The black-and-red pyramid-shaped Sith case appears innocuous. But with the touch of a button, the door of the case lifts, accompanied by lights and Star Wars sound effects. The secrets within are revealed—the Book of Sith slides into view.” The pictures on the Amazon page give a good sneak peek of the inside and other parts. Definitely a fancy set up for a book.

Darth Vader Has Died At 89... Sort of

Bob Anderson, the man who you didn't know was once Darth Vader, has died as of yesterday. Sure, you'd probably think of either James Earl Jones or David Prowse when you think of Darth Vader, but Bob was there when they needed him most: when Vader wielded his lightsaber.

The force was strong with him for 89 years, as he worked with numerous stars and on major films supplying stunt swordsmanship and teaching actors and actresses how to handle their long bladed weapons. This is not a man you would want to start a sword-fight with in the bathroom. He would totally win. He leaves behind a long legacy of film sword work, dating back to even scenes with the great Errol Flynn. Yeah, he worked on the Antonio Banderas Zorro films too, but you don't care about that. You lost a dark lord of the Sith, and for that we say rest in peace, Bob. If only they could have saved you and turned you into a dark and mystic cyborg.

Gearbox Surprises Fans With Free Duke Nukem Content

So, I bought the Game of the Year Edition of Gearbox's excellent game, Borderlands,  some time ago and have been getting these e-mails about Duke Nukem First access for a while, thanks to a little voucher the game came with. So far they all have just been news, delivered first to the members of that little group of fans and then quickly dispersed through the normal Twitter and Facebook channels we have all come to know. No big deal, no big loss if you're not part of it, and nothing all too special thanks to how fast "exclusive" news bits travel across the internet. It gets around like a hungry, drunk whore let loose in a cock factory.

Well, now Gearbox has gone and done something really cool. Free DLC multiplayer content for all of us that are part of the first access membership! Check out the text from the e-mail I received below.

Hello First Access Member,
As the launch date for Duke Nukem Forever approaches, we would like to offer a heartfelt thanks to you, the true believers who have already placed your bet on Duke with your pre-order, or Borderlands Game of the Year purchase. As a sign of our appreciation, Gearbox Software and 2K Games are thrilled to present every First Access Club member who has registered as of today the very first Duke Nukem Forever multiplayer downloadable add-on for free!* Surprise! Thank you again for all of your support. We're almost there.
Hail to the King, Baby!
Gearbox Software and 2K Games

Mortal Kombat Review - A Bloody Good Time

My time with Mortal Kombat has been nothing short of ass-kickingly awesome. From top to bottom, this is the fighting game Mortal Kombat fans have been waiting on since the game franchises' disastrous foray into 3D fighters. The game's story mode takes the Mortal Kombat story back it's roots. The game begins with the defeat of Earth Realms mightiest warriors and protectors at the hand of the Out world emperor. From there they do a clever Star Trek style reboot and mess with the space time continuum.

This reboot of Mortal Kombat includes a fairly full roster of MK alumni. It returns to the tournament from MK1, but there are some new faces to this tournament. Fans of the series will surely recognize cyborg characters Sektor and Cyrax, but will they recognize them as humans before their transformation? Seeing such well known characters in the first tournament, and before their final incarnations was a real treat. I've enjoyed my time with the story mode significantly, but nothing compares to the old school arcade mode. Choosing your favorite character and testing your might against the cpu opponents, a friend or even a stranger online is just as rewarding as it ever was.


I've never been a big fan of fighters, but for a few simple reasons Mortal Kombat has always been one of my favorite gaming franchises. Top to bottom, MK is its own game. There have been many copies and clones, but none ever so popular. The game has regained its sense of self. The combat is just as tight and over the top as ever. I worked my way through every character on the roster and although I have my favorites, I didn't find one that I couldn't at least play competently after a few rounds. Button mashing is no where near as rewarding as carefully timed attacks and parries, but it is possible for casual fighters.

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - A Story About Volvo-Shitting Dragons

It's December 11th, 2010. I'm huddled up on my living room couch with a six pack and a tray of buffalo wings. On screen Neil Patrick Harris is doing his best to make his actions match the sound cues, which apparently went better in rehearsal. I'm watching the Spike Video Game Awards. The laughs are few and far between, the forced celebrity appearances are awkward, and my wings are soon going to become "too hot to handle" in a whole new way. Then out, of the haze of crappy award show, steps a man who is as a god to us mere gaming mortals. Todd Howard walks across the high tech VGA's stage to a chorus of hooded monks and thunderous orchestrated music. He tells us he's here to unveil Bethesda's newest project. I sputter a piece of half chewed buffalo wing into my beer and find myself on the edge of my seat. Fallout 3 stole hundreds of hours from my life. The Elder Scrolls series has taken up years collectively. I'm not saying this to complain of their addictive nature. Neigh! This is merely a fan boys testament to the complete and immersive worlds Bethesda creates. My mind is racing with possibilities and then the trailer begins.

Max Von Sydow's familiar and talented voice pours out of my surround sound and as he elaborates his narration the screen shows me a teaser that reveals... a carving. I hear key words as he speaks. He says things like "Oblivion," "Skyrim" and then he just balls out says "The Elder Scrolls." As I pick my jaw up off the floor I realize that the awards have been over for half an hour and I'm suffering from what could indeed become a priapism if not properly addressed. As the night rolls on I Google relentlessly, watch the trailer fifteen times and take the most painful shit I've ever experienced.



The release date presented to us was 11/11/11. This year, a new full Elder Scrolls title will be released. That leaves us almost a full year to research and masturbate over the details of this gaming giant with maniacal fervor. Let's take a look at what we know so far.