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'SSX' (ALL) Facts & Features - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2011 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A reinvention of the classic action snowboarding franchise, SSX packs adrenaline into every run with compelling characters and heart-pumping adventures as riders battle the most treacherous and diverse mountain ranges on Earth.

If Nominated I Will Not Run. If Elected I Will Not Serve

by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

The past weekend was quite the cultural outing, with a museum trip on Saturday and The Phantom of the Opera 25th anniversary performance on Sunday. It was live at Royal Albert Hall in London, but it was broadcast throughout movie theaters across the world.

We already have our movie for next week picked out, Real Steel (starring Hugh Jackman). The earlier trailers weren't really appealing, but the more recent clips caught our attention. Should be a good time.

Gaming-wise, it should be a good week with RAGE scheduled to launch in a few days, Dark Souls, Just Dance 3, NBA Jam, NBA 2K12, Spider-Man: Edge of Time, among other titles.

'Fez' (XBLA) Delayed Until 2012

by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2011 @ 4:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fez is a forthcoming platforming game making use of 2D/3D perspective shifts and optical illusions to drive gameplay. Gomez is a 2D man on a voyage of discovery into the mysterious 3rd dimension.

Another Life. I Just Have To Shed The Old One And Try Again

by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Kiss bassist Gene Simmons, 62, has finally said "I do" to his girlfriend of 28 years, Shannon Tweed (54). I guess after dating for almost three decades, they know what they are getting into ...

The new season of Dexter (starring Michael C. Hall) starts tonight, as well as the premiere of Homeland (starring Emmy winner Claire Danes and Damian Lewis), so we'll be checking that out later today. I'm really hoping Homeland turns out to be a success. I've been a fan of Damian Lewis since his role as Major Richard D. Winters in the Band of Brothers miniseries.

If you want to have good laugh, check the Tucker and Dale vs. Evil trailer. Not really suited for kids, though, due to the copious amounts of gore and blood.

'Dead Island' (ALL) Bloodbath Arena DLC Delayed

by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2011 @ 12:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dead Island is a FPP shooter that combines elements of the survival horror genre and adventure games. The game tells the story of a couple being tossed ashore onto the sandy beaches of a desolate, zombie infested, island.

I'd Rather Have An Intelligent Enemy Than A Stupid Friend

by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Today will be a bit busy with the first order of business being a very overdue haircut, then groceries followed by a trip to the museum to see the Dutch and Flemish Masterworks from the Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo Collection and The Mourners: Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy exhibits.

Whoever said I wasn't cultured, eh ? :)

'Metal Gear Solid HD Collection' (ALL) Limited Edition Announced, Packs Goodies

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2011 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is comprised of HD remastered versions of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, marking the first time these titles have been released for these formats, acting as an introduction to the video game series.

Rock Band Music Store Firms Up With Limp Bizkit 4-Pack

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2011 @ 4:44 p.m. PDT | 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.

'Angler's Club: Ultimate Bass Fishing 3D' (3DS) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2011 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Developed as the supreme 3D fishing experience, Angler's Club offers the right ingredients for all types of fishermen to hook and catch the largest bass in the lake using the Nintendo 3DS built-in features.

'The Marbians' (PSP) Coming to PSN

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2011 @ 4:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Marbians is a marbles-based puzzle game where players must help little marble-encased aliens back to their ships by flinging them off walls, bumpers, and each other to get past obstacles like bumpers, oil slicks, and trap doors.