Holy Sh!t. Gearbox Really is Finishing Duke Nukem Forever
After years of wasted development at 3D Realms, 2K must have figured they are going to get SOMETHING out of Duke Nukem Forever, dammit. Rumors surfaced a while back that Gearbox (you know, the Borderlands folks, they ship games) were going to finish what 3D Realms had started years ago. I thought nothing of them, until now.
2K and Gearbox confirmed today that they will ship a finished Duke Nukem Forever in 2011. Start worrying now folks. Gearbox has a history of actually shipping games. Duke Nukem Forever will actually come out. If the Cubs win the World Series, we are all seriously fu@ked. You know what comes after 2011 don’t you? 2012! [Via: Joystiq]
Batman and Robin Shoes
Yes, these are custom Batman and Robin shoes. Yes they are awesome. No, you will not buy them, because they cost a ridiculous 500 pounds ($770US). Brass Monki, Via Boing Boing
The Ettatorial for the Week of 8-25-10
A nice week of releases this week, with an old favorite coming up the winner. While some were pleasant surprises (Batman’s missing chapter to RIP was actually pretty good), and others were entertaining as well, only one really was fun enough to get the nod.
This week’s pick is Avengers #4. While the relaunch of the title under Brian Bendis (fun fact-Bendis has now written more Avengers material than anyone else, including Roger Stern, Kurt Busiek, or Steve Englehart) and John Romita Jr. has been good thus far, this issue really seems to stand out as a turning point. While Bendis is the man responsible for deconstructing the team, rebuilding it into something “new”, and handling them during the Secret Invasion and Dark Reign, this new launch is a throwback to the good ol’ days. Time travel elements galore, and with so many elements and guest appearances across the Marvel landscape, this book feels “fun” again. Case in point, this issue had appearances and easter eggs ranging from Killraven to Galactus. Character like Thor and Hawkeye get their moments to shine, and Spider-Man honestly steals the show under Bendis’ pen (not surprising really, considering Ultimate Spider-Man). I just feel that this series is hitting it’s stride, and is cementing itself as a cornerstone to this new “Heroic Age” Marvel universe. People owe it to themselves to give the book a look, and that includes those that were critical of Bendis’ handling of the team in the past, as even jaded critics of the series have been giving favorable reviews this go around.
That’s it for this week folks. I’ll see you back here next week, same time, same channel.
Walking Dead Trailer or, Halloween Can’t Come Fast Enough
AMC officially released their Comicon Walking Dead trailer, along with it’s official debut info. It’s set to premier on October 31st at 10pm eastern (that’s 9pm central for those of us at Project Silence) with a special 90 minute episode. I, for one, am psyched after watching this, and am glad to see AMC trying hard to continue the quality they set up with Mad Men and Breaking Bad. I am a bit sad however, because I’ll be taking my daughter trick or treating that evening like a lot of other people, and with it being a night with a World Series game and the Sunday Night Football game, I hope people are around to see the show. Guess that’s what a DVR is for.
The Ettatorial for the Week of 8-18-10
A very good week of releases this week, with a couple books really rising to the top. But, this week can only have one true pick, and seeing as a finale to a six year Eisner-award winning series was published, that’s obviously the way to go.
Your pick this week is Ex Machina #50. One of the best creator-owned series published this decade, Ex Machina’s unique blend of politics and superheroics made it something special in the vast landscape of comic book publishing. Creators Brian Vaughan and Tony Harris created something that truly stood apart on the publishing schedule, and for that alone deserved attention. When the quality month in and month out (or there abouts, let’s be honest when we say that a regular schedule wasn’t the book’s strong suit) is factored in, combined with the awards and accolades, you come out to a series that truly earned it’s place in the history of comics. All this is to say, everything must come to it’s conclusion, and after six years, Ex Machina has published it’s last issue. Those that have stayed with the book from the beginning (or have stayed up to date with the trade paperbacks) know that the the very first issue gave us how things would turn out. But, like any good story, Vaughan and Harris saved some interesting twists for the end. Without going into spoiler territory, let’s just say that I truly doubt anyone saw this end coming in the way that it did. Some might be angered by the outcome, some might complain that they thought it was out of character. I, on the other hand, say it fits in perfectly with the central theme of the series: political power and those the wield it. It’s hard to say much else about the issue without giving much away, because even some truly deep character moments are revelatory and would spoil reading it for the first time. Just know that every central character has their moment in the sun, some surprising and some heart-breaking. I think that as a whole, Ex Machina achieved as much as Vaughan’s other masterpiece Y the Last Man, and that’s saying quite a lot. A terrific ending to a wonderful series, this issue capped off like a good (and groundbreaking) television series like Mash, and didn’t go out ala Seinfeld, and that’s all one can ask in this day and age.
There you have it folks, your pick for the week. We’ll see you back here next week, same time, same channel.
The Ettatorial for the Week of 8-11-10
In the spirit of the Podcast, I decided to procrastinate an extra day to post the Ettatorial as well. Actually, that’s not totally true, I just ended up not having the time to get it together after a busy day. And with the week’s releases lacking and being on the small side (only 3 books), I was torn about just what to pick. Luckily, after seeing Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, Jay recommended my giving some attention to the source material. So, problem solved, and with further ado, here we go.
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Project Silence Podcast 50: Inception Procrastination
This episode of the Project Silence Podcast was actually recorded over two weeks ago in a [feeble] attempt at a timely review of Christopher Nolan’s latest endeavor: Inception. I assure you, the wait is well worth it, as the finest review of Inception is finally here. Special guest Amanda May joins regulars Jay Alan & Jason Walter in topics ranging from Movies, Television, Books and more.
The Ettatorial for the Week of 8-4-10
A big week of releases this week, with a couple books actually stepping up (Brightest Day might manage to keep on my buy pile) and one perennial pick got a demerit due to context (Secret Six was all sorts of awesome, but it’s situation made no sense in the bigger sense of story). And while other books were awesome (Casanova #2) and others were still rather good, one just hit me the right way to earn my pick of the week.
Your pick this week is Hawkeye and Mockingbird #3. I’m the first to admit that I’m biased to one of the lead characters, but this book is shaping up to be one of the more fun books that Marvel currently publishes. That also means that like other “fun” books Marvel publishes (Nova, Agents of Atlas), it’s existence could be in jeopardy-so buy it already! Jim McCann and David Lopez have created an action-adventure character piece with this book, and it’s not really continuity-heavy or dependent on other books to enjoy. One part spy book, one part superhero book, the title characters act and behave believably due to their past history, and at the same time everything seems fresh and new for old and new readers alike. This first arc is establishing an interesting supporting cast, and also helping build a rogues gallery that is both old and new. Clear story-telling, helped in part by clear artwork, makes the book accessible to new readers, and I think it’s those very readers that would enjoy this book most. In this day of franchise characters getting a million spin-off books that might just over-saturate the market and doom them to a decade of unpopularity, books like this one should be getting some love and attention.
There you have it folks, your pick for the week. I’ll see you back next week, same time, same channel.
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Thanks GAF.
Is This the Greatest Thing Ever?
Probably.
