Happy days are here again, and we're not talking about the sitcom. You see, any day where there's a showcase of insane weathermen, sleazy insurance salesmen, lucky roofers and hot spokesmodels with junk in the trunk, meaning any day where there's an Around the Net, is a joyous day indeed.
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Posted 48 minutes ago - By Patrick Klepek
We'll never have another Lost season premiere (until the inevitable remake or controversial spin-off, at least), but the Lost discusion isn't stopping. If anything, it's just heating up, as the show begins to hand out the answers we've been waiting for. Are they going be the answers we want?
As always, this post will be full of spoilers. If you're not watching Lost now, look away!
Maybe thay'll explain why Desmond was on the plane.
Posted: 10 minutes ago by greeknerd
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Posted 1 hour 4 mins ago - By Jake Gaskill
Thanks to Microsoft's Major Nelson, Xbox 360 owners can now map out their February Xbox Live Marketplace purchases. There are definitely a few notable bits of content on tap for the next couple weeks, so if you want to unload some Microsoft Points, here's what's coming your way.
Xbox Live Deal of the Week:
Xbox Live Games on Demand:
Xbox Live Arcade:
Xbox Avatars Marketplace:
Source: Major Nelson
...and whatever happened to the DLC version of the "Force Unleashed" Hoth level? Somebody took a snapshot of the "Coming Soon" screen from the Dashboard a couple of months back, and it was there...
Posted: 1 minute ago by D0C70RWH0
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If you're eager to get your hands on Lego Universe, the block-tastic MMO supposedly coming out in the second half of 2010, your chance is now: Lego is accepting applications for the Beta test of this title. The splash page for the invite site says:
"Sign up now for your opportunity to become one of our chosen heroes that must answer the call. Your mission is to test LEGO Universe for bugs, so prepare yourself to strap on your suit of armor and help your friends battle the dark forces of the Maelstrom!"
I love Legos. And I love video games. And I love MMOs. But I won't be signing up. In the best of all possible worlds, this game will be revolutionary and awesome and will eat up all of my free time. Must. Stay. Away. You, however, might have a less addictive personality than I have. What do you think? Are you down for Lego Universe?
Legos bring me back to my childhood, its pure nostalgia. However, I'm not sure what the gameplay depth will be, considering its younger audience. No leveling up or experience points doesn't give the same satisfaction as other games do if I accomplish a certain feat or defeat an enemy boss. I don't know if it means I'll ever actually play this game, in lieu of other MMOs (I'm retired from WOW anyways), but I am confident in potential of this game to purely be fun now and then...
Posted: 47 minutes ago by Drake498
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It seems that the mastermind behind the success of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight could be overseeing a huge reinvention of DC Comic's other iconic franchise player (no, not Booster Gold.) According to a story broke by Deadline, efforts to revive the Superman film franchise are apparently underway and whoever will be tapped to helm this monster of a film will have Nolan's expertise at his/her disposal.
The prospect of another reboot Superman always seems to have its up's and downs. Coming off the lukewarm reception for Bryan Singer's 2006 effort, Superman Returns, the folks over at DC Comics (now DC Entertainment) and Warner Bros. pictures have been scratching their heads for the past 4 years as to how (or if) they would go about giving another shot with the Man of Steel on the big screen. There seemed to be little progress, as even Diane Nelson, the president of the newly-christened DC Entertainment had announced that there just were not any plans lined up for Superman. So, what could have suddenly motivated this surprising second-wind for the project? Apparently (in a very familiar scenario,) it may have to do with "legal issues."
Some may recall the recent lawsuit from the estates of Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, which sued for damages incurred from alleged "sweetheart deals" between Warner and DC over licensing fees that were below fair market value, depriving the estates of their respective cuts. While the judgment was ultimately not in the favor of the estates, the Court did lay down some conditions on the status of those rights. A new Superman film had to begin production by 2011, or not only would the disputed damages be awarded, but the exclusive rights to the Superman franchise would revert back to the Siegels and Shusters. (Who already own half.) Unfortunately for Warner and DC, they did not believe that anything could get off the ground until 2012 at soonest.
I am hoping they don't make the mistake of Grit = success. Sure it worked for batman because that is an excellent way of presenting the character (perhaps even the best way). Superman on the other hand is meant to be a savior. A shining example of what man can aspire to and trying to make that gritty would defeat the purpose of the character. Here's to hoping they get this one right. Please bring someone other than Lex Luthor in as the antagonist. Superman has more than one enemy Hollywood;...
Posted: 52 minutes ago by Yatzee1000
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Posted 2 hours 26 mins ago - By Patrick Roche-Sowa
We've all played clones before. When a big franchise develops a great gameplay mechanic and becomes popular it's only a matter of time before other publishers and developers start pumping out very familiar feeling games. Adam Sessler was reminded of this while he was writing his review of Dante's Inferno, and some of you didn't take too kindly to his references to the God of War series. So, being the humanitarian that he is, Adam decided to use this week's Soapbox to explain himself to you, his loyal audience. Find out why The Sess thinks that not all clones are bad, just the ones that lack innovation and originality. Like that crappy Bruce Willis movie.
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but adam if there werent comment section how would i tell you how awesome you are.
Posted: 13 minutes ago by zenmastersamuraimonk
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Posted 2 hours 32 mins ago - By Stephen Johnson
Bioshock 2, the sequel to water-logged shooter Bioshock, is finally on store shelves, so we'll all have the chance to find out whether the return to Rapture lives up to the gold-standard set by the first game.
Personally, after several hours of play, I love Bioshock 2... with reservations. There are only so many things you can do with a sequel, especially to something as innovative, distinctive and impressive as Bioshock. You can try to make it bigger and more badass, but that too often results in something over-the-top and ridiculous. Or you can go in a totally different direction with it: But that often leads to bitterness on the part of fans of the first game. The makers of Bioshock 2 wisely chose to take a middle path, and make some incremental improvements to the game without really trying to "outdo" the original in terms of story and/or "Wow!" factor. That makes for a great game, but not a game that's better or as good-as the original.
Going back to Rapture is like returning to a city you had a great time in. I found myself greeting each element from the first game with the kind of excitement I usually reserve for old friends. "Look! A Leadhead Splicer! Ooh, there's an ammo vending machine!" But there's just enough new stuff to keep the experience from being a total re-tread. So I really like the game, but, so far, there's been nothing that matched the "Oh. My. God" amazement of that first trip down the bathysphere in Bioshock.
What do you think? Have you played it yet? Do you plan to? How does it stack up to the first game?
For a more in-depth (get it?) look at the game, check out Jake Gaskill's review!
I'm about two hours into the game and I have to say that I'm impressed. The atmosphere is great, the story is intriguing (so far), and playing as a Big Daddy alters the original's formula enough to make the game stand out. Sure, some of the elements have lost a certain "Wow" factor but the fact remains that the game is a good sequel.
Posted: 59 minutes ago by greeknerd
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Posted 2 hours 48 mins ago - By Jake Gaskill
Creating plasmids for Andrew Ryan’s underwater metropolis of Rapture isn’t as easy as it looks, and people rarely take the time to consider what went into bringing about such revered ability boosts like Incinerate or Hypnotize. And while plasmid creation is a taxing process, the results have been undeniably fruitful. Of course, like with any scientific endeavor, there are bound to be mistakes, miscalculations, and lapses in judgment. And to prove it, we’ve compiled a list of Sinclair Solutions' Top 5 Rejected Plasmids for your consideration. See what the citizens of Rapture could have been spending their hard earned money on had these abominations been approved.
5. Sympathize – Tired of never having enough cash? Always find yourself patting down your Big Daddy suit to see if you have a few bucks for another health pack or Eve hypo? Well, with the new Sympathize plasmid, you’ll be up to your helmet in expendable income. Just one injection and your hand will never be without a grimy paper cup, perfect to bum a few extra cents off of splicers before pinning their heads to walls with spears.
Click through to see the full list.
how bout the plasmid plasmid!
Posted: 24 minutes ago by Razorblad110
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Posted 2 hours 53 mins ago - By Stephen Johnson
The only holiday G4 hates more than Arbor Day (eff trees!) is Valentine's Day. It's a made-up holiday where wives and girlfriends force their men to buy gifts through a complicated regim of psychological manipulation and incessant whining. Forget that noise, boys; G4 is bringing you a days worth of programming that you want to watch -- we're going totally romance-free, all day!
For 13 hours on February 14th, G4 will present a marathon of bitch slaps, catfights and punches as the Cheaters team uncovers case after case of love gone wrong. Then adult entertainment superstar Sasha Grey teams up with G4’s Blair Herter to host the two-hour special Adult Entertainment Expo 2010, which takes viewers inside the always-shocking Adult Entertainment Expo in Sin City, a/k/a Las Vegas, NV.
G4’s anti-Valentine’s Day extravaganza kicks off at 9 AM ET/PT
with back-to-back episodes of Cheaters
followed by the AEE '10 special at 10 PM ET/PT.
Do not miss a moment; unless you're too busy watching Sleepless in Seattle for the 14th time with your "girlfriend." (sissy.)
Check out our Valentine's site for all the details.
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Posted 3 hours 26 mins ago - By Jeffrey Kanjanapangka
505 Games and A2M continue to keep things concise about what type of attitude their upcoming action, arcade project, Naughty Bear, will be bearing. Peanut Butter Jelly with a baseball bat... indeed.
Nauty nauty nauty nauty nauty nauty BEAR.
Posted: 18 minutes ago by Apsalus07
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Posted 3 hours 28 mins ago - By Jake Gaskill
The Ubisoft info train just keeps rolling today, as the publisher has revealed that the next Assassin’s Creed, which continues the story of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, will take place in Rome. The confirmation came during Ubisoft’s third quarter financial call.
Seeing as the first game ended in Italy’s capital city, this news is far from surprising, but it’s still good to know, especially since, as Ubisoft explained, it means Ezio will be taking the fight to those dastardly Templars on their turf. It’s about time too. I mean, if you don’t count the end of Assassin’s Creed II.
Ubisoft also said that the game will feature "very innovative assassination multiplayer,” and that the publisher will be putting a heavy emphasis on cooperative multiplayer in all future titles as well.
What do you think about continuing Ezio’s story as opposed to jumping into a new character in a different time period?
well its always fun to see new characters. But it's okay that Ezio is returning.
Posted: 18 minutes ago by merivigian
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Posted 3 hours 35 mins ago - By Stephen Johnson
L.A.-area gamers: What are you doing on Wednesday night? To celebrate the release of Hellish video game Dante's Inferno, Devil's Playground Burlesque, the group of talented young ladies who brought you St*r Warz Burlesque and Video Game Girls Burlesque, are presenting their Seven Deadly Sins Burlesque at L.A.'s Dragonfly. Doors open at 9PM and the show starts at 10.
Performers include Courtney Cruz, Mia Vixen, Audrey Deluxe, Kitty Cadillac, Scarlett O'Gasm (best name ever), Miss Rose and Sin Fisted. (No relation to TheFeed's Andrew Pfister.) There are seven dancers and Seven Deadly Sins. Personally, I can't wait for the dance that goes with "Despair!"
Want to check out the gals of Devil's Playground bumping and grinding as video game inspired characters? Just click the read more tag and go to town.
If I had to chose between a burlesque show and a strip club, I'm going strip club. Burlesque is for woman who don't have guts to take it all off. Lame...
Posted: 1 hour 41 mins ago by Wildcard273
Leave a Comment »Dante's Inferno was released this week. My review sparked some intense debate, especially from gamers with a deep love for God of War. If you want to go beyond the review, though, check out my discussion with Adam Sessler, where I had a chance to expand on some points in the review and reflect on what it's like to read through a very deep pool of heated (but welcomed!) commentary.
another excellent talkabout. thank you g4 for these they help so much with the decision of whether to buy a game. there is just something about hearing the opinion that makes a whole lot more difference then just reading the review. it also is great to hear the thought process of the reviewer. whoever thought of these talkabouts needs a raise.
Posted: 1 hour 9 mins ago by teshazman
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Posted 4 hours 19 mins ago - By Patrick Klepek
I placed was a small asterisk next to Electronic Arts' casual announcement of "something far-reaching from Mass Effect" in early 2011 during a financial call yesterday: maybe it was a mistake. Nothing Mass Effect-related was in EA's uncharacteristically detailed lineup for the next 12 months, but there was mention of a new Dragon Age game due to arrive between January and March 2011.
That would be quite the mistake, however. Thankfully, it wasn't one.
An EA spokesperson has just confirmed there was no confusion yesterday, and BioWare and EA are, indeed, cooking up something Mass Effect-related that will arrive sometime in early 2011.
"Both of those games [Mass Effect and Dragon Age] were referenced in our plans for the coming fiscal year," said the spokesperson.
Let your rampant and potentially misguided speculation...begin.
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I hope it isn't Mass Effect 3. I want Bioware to take their time with it, so it can be an awesome game. Until then, they can keep up at bay with Mass Effect 2 DLC's & Expansions.
I also hope the free Mass Effect 2 DLC's keep popping up along with the occasional paid ones.
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Posted 5 hours 9 mins ago - By Jake Gaskill
Ubisoft announced today that the next installment in its hit Ghost Recon series will be hitting shelves this holiday season for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (which just sounds like a streamlined way of saying “Advanced Warfighter,” right?) is being developed by Ubisoft Paris, the team behind the Advanced Warfighter and Advanced Warfighter 2. Ubisoft says the game "will go beyond the core Ghost Recon franchise and deliver a fresh gameplay experience, with an unparalleled level of quality that will excite long-time fans and newcomers alike."
There will also be a multiplayer beta this summer, but if you want access to it, you’ll have to pick up a copy of Splinter Cell: Conviction (poor you!).
YEAAAAAAA, made my day, Loned GRAW 1 and 2. time to play some more
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she's the nurse!
Posted: 1 hour 46 mins ago by deannaB
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