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You Are One Tinfoil Hat Away From A Rubber Room

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2012 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Our plan to watch some shows on the DVR fell through. For some reason, it didn't record anything after the new year. Everything is in the "to record" schedule, it simply didn't trigger any of the new episodes. Tried to reboot it, but no dice either. Oh, Comcast!!!

Tomorrow, we might watch TinTin in 3-D. Since I was a childhood fan of the "Kuifke" comic books, I'm wondering how true it is to the source material.

That is, after I play some more The Old Republic ...

Valve Says Steam's Doing Well, Backs It Up With Numbers

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2012 @ 2:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

During 2011 Steam grew to offer over 1,800 games to over 40 million accounts, increasing sales by more than 100% for the 7th straight year, and during the 2011 Holiday Sale Steam's simultaneous user number eclipsed the 5 million player mark.

'Battlefield 3' (ALL) Metal vs. Hip Hop Challenge Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2012 @ 1:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. As the first boots on the ground, players will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York.

'Scarygirl' (ALL) Picked Up By Square Enix - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2012 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Scarygirl is a new action-platform game based on Nathan Jurevicius’ critically acclaimed graphic novel of the same name.

'Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition' (PS3) Announced, Coming Soon

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2012 @ 10:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gran Turismo 5 includes more than 1,000 cars, 20+ locations with 70+ track layouts, diverse racing styles including rally, track, karting, NASCAR, and more, deep online community features and online racing, plus Gran Turismo TV, Course Maker and more.

'Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus' (ALL) Becomes Vita Launch Title

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2012 @ 9:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ninja Gaiden Sigma is an upgraded version of Ninja Gaiden Black, with an improved combat system, updated graphics, new weapons, and the ability to wield dual katanas.

Rock Band Music Store To Get Three Hall & Oates Tracks

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2012 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring an 83-song set list and access to far more music than ever before, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.

'Wargame: European Escalation' - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2012 @ 8:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wargame: European Escalation is built around depth and reflection, the key elements of classic wargames, featuring intense real-time battles, stunning graphics, and the amazing IRISZOOM system, which allows a continuous zoom from a global view of the map to the heart of the action.

'Final Fantasy XIII-2' (ALL) Demo Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2012 @ 7:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The unfolding drama of Final Fantasy XIII continues in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Explore a richly developed world featuring both new and familiar faces, and an exciting and highly developed strategic battle system. In this ongoing saga, the future is about to change...

'Repulse' Enters Closed Beta Test, Sign Up Now - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2012 @ 6:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Repulse is a free to play massively multiplayer online FPS set in a dystopian future where the citizens of Earth have polluted the planet beyond repair. Repulse unfolds an epic sci-fi inspired tale where humans must journey to a new world to continue their existence.