Wanna know how good the graphics can really look on a Xbox 360 and Playstation 3? Later today, Crytek will reveal the first gameplay footage of Crysis 3.
According to Crytek's CEO, via his Twitter account "Crysis 3 will push the Xbox 360 and PS3 to its limits." Crysis 3 isn't due out until 2013, so it seems like Crytek will be able to deliver.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Halo 4 Release Date Confirmed
343 Industries and Microsoft just confirmed Halo 4's release date is November 6th!
Halo 4 Release Date Announced?
According to a report, 343 Industries and Microsoft are going to announce Halo 4's release date today. The date that has been teased is November 6th! According to Major Nelson we should hear news on Halo 4 soon! "Look for #Halo4 news on the way in the next 24 hours. Hint: @TeamCoco plays a part!"
Friday, April 13, 2012
Must See Movies
I really love movies. I'm not a movie critic, nor do I write reviews. I'm just a die hard movie junkie. I had the pleasure of being born in the 70's, which allowed me to enjoy some of the best movies ever. I just assumed that everyone, at some point in their lives, would eventually see these great movies as well. Until now. I recently became aware that a lot of younger people have not seen, or even know these movies existed! So, in light of this amazing discovery, I've compiled a list of movies that I think should be watched by everyone.
Jaws 1975: Of all the movies on my list, I don't think a movie affected people's lives as much as Jaws. This movie kept people of beaches for months after its release! Jaws has fantastic acting, plenty of scare moments, and a very satisfying ending. The only problem younger generations might have with Jaws, is the shark. With today's special effects desensitizing everyone with mind blowing computer imagery, the shark might seem at times to be too fake.
Rocky 1976: The ultimate underdog story. Iconic movie character that launched Slyvester Stallone's career.
Star Wars 1977: If you haven't seen or heard of this franchise, stop reading this right now and watch them.
Halloween 1978: This is one of those rare horror films that pulls off all the scares perfectly, while showing little to no blood. Not to mention the theme song.
Alien 1979: "In space no one can hear you scream" This movie introduced us to the Xenomorph creature. Alien also had one of the most scariest scenes in movie history.
Friday the 13th 1980: Another great horror movie. This time with the use of blood and gore, also delivered on the scare factor.
Escape From New York 1981: With a main character named Snake Pliskin, how could you not want to watch this movie? Set in the future, New York becomes a prison where Snake is tasked with a simple rescue. Or so he thinks...
Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981: Just like Star Wars, if you haven't heard or seen this franchise, stop reading this and watch!
Evil Dead 1981: This film proves that you don't need a huge budget to scare the crap out of people. Just the shot of the cabin in the woods is enough to give you chills!
First Blood 1982: You can't help but root for John Rambo kicking the crap out of police officers. That alone, makes it a must watch.
The Thing 1982: Perfect example of how a re-make is actually better than the original. Not only will it scare you, but it's also a mind bender.
Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn 1982: Anyone who is a Trek fan or just a sci-fi fan in general, you owe it to yourself to watch this movie. Keep in mind while watching, Kahn and Kirk never actually shared the same scene with each other.
Terminator 1984: Time travel, robot assassins, and Linda Hamilton! This movie is non-stop action goodness.
Nightmare on Elm Street 1984: Much like Friday the 13th, it delivers the scare factor with an effective use of blood and gore. With the theme of dying in your nightmares, Elm Street has some of the most original death scenes.
Aliens 1986: Awwww Aliens, the sequel to Alien. My favorite movie of all time. This film changed science fiction movies forever. Action, multiple Xenomorphs, and amazing weapons made this movie epic! All creators of movies and video games stole from this film one way or another. Aliens director James Cameron even stole from his own film for Avatar.
Predator 1987: This film created the term "Will melt your face." It literally melted my face! This is the ultimate guy film! Tons of action, tons of death, and one kick ass end battle, makes this a must see.
Robocop 1987: Another movie that will melt your face! What could go wrong with a cyborg police officer seeking vengeance?
Running Man 1987: A film about people killing each other in a reality television show? Seems like a hot topic these days.
Bloodsport 1988: A little history about this film. Jean-Claude Van Damme was hired to play the role of the Predator in Predator. As soon as he was cast he got a 3 picture deal to star in his own films. Already committed to Predator, he was denied permission to get out of his contract. When the director of Predator said action, Van Damme, in the alien suit would just fall down. He would do this multiple times until he was fired. Now released from his contract, he started filming Bloodsport. The initial edit of the film was so bad it was shelved. Seeing his film career going up in flames, Van Damme volunteered for free, to edit the film. The rest is history. While Bloodsport may not have the best acting, it was based on a true story, and showcased great martial arts action.
Total Recall 1990: "Get you ass to Mars!" Another movie that will melt your face. It has bloody violent action scenes, Mars, a great ending, and most importantly...3 breasted alien hookers!
Tremors 1990: This monster film often called "Jaws on land" came out of nowhere and gained cult status very quickly. It has comedy, gore, old school practical effects, and giant freaking man eating worms!
Tremors was received well by critics and holds an 88% favorable rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Guyver Dark Hero 1994: This film is based on a popular Japanese anime Guyver: Bio Booster Armor. It features great martial arts action, blood, gore, and cool looking monsters. Guyver also proves that you can actually make a faithful adaptation of an anime and not suck.
Well that's my list! I know I left out movies that deserved to be seen. I could go on forever, but then how would anyone have time to watch these great films? If you enjoy movies and are looking to have a good time, you can't go wrong here. Happy viewing!
Jaws 1975: Of all the movies on my list, I don't think a movie affected people's lives as much as Jaws. This movie kept people of beaches for months after its release! Jaws has fantastic acting, plenty of scare moments, and a very satisfying ending. The only problem younger generations might have with Jaws, is the shark. With today's special effects desensitizing everyone with mind blowing computer imagery, the shark might seem at times to be too fake.
Rocky 1976: The ultimate underdog story. Iconic movie character that launched Slyvester Stallone's career.
Star Wars 1977: If you haven't seen or heard of this franchise, stop reading this right now and watch them.
Halloween 1978: This is one of those rare horror films that pulls off all the scares perfectly, while showing little to no blood. Not to mention the theme song.
Alien 1979: "In space no one can hear you scream" This movie introduced us to the Xenomorph creature. Alien also had one of the most scariest scenes in movie history.
Friday the 13th 1980: Another great horror movie. This time with the use of blood and gore, also delivered on the scare factor.
Escape From New York 1981: With a main character named Snake Pliskin, how could you not want to watch this movie? Set in the future, New York becomes a prison where Snake is tasked with a simple rescue. Or so he thinks...
Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981: Just like Star Wars, if you haven't heard or seen this franchise, stop reading this and watch!
Evil Dead 1981: This film proves that you don't need a huge budget to scare the crap out of people. Just the shot of the cabin in the woods is enough to give you chills!
First Blood 1982: You can't help but root for John Rambo kicking the crap out of police officers. That alone, makes it a must watch.
The Thing 1982: Perfect example of how a re-make is actually better than the original. Not only will it scare you, but it's also a mind bender.
Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn 1982: Anyone who is a Trek fan or just a sci-fi fan in general, you owe it to yourself to watch this movie. Keep in mind while watching, Kahn and Kirk never actually shared the same scene with each other.
Terminator 1984: Time travel, robot assassins, and Linda Hamilton! This movie is non-stop action goodness.
Nightmare on Elm Street 1984: Much like Friday the 13th, it delivers the scare factor with an effective use of blood and gore. With the theme of dying in your nightmares, Elm Street has some of the most original death scenes.
Aliens 1986: Awwww Aliens, the sequel to Alien. My favorite movie of all time. This film changed science fiction movies forever. Action, multiple Xenomorphs, and amazing weapons made this movie epic! All creators of movies and video games stole from this film one way or another. Aliens director James Cameron even stole from his own film for Avatar.
Predator 1987: This film created the term "Will melt your face." It literally melted my face! This is the ultimate guy film! Tons of action, tons of death, and one kick ass end battle, makes this a must see.
Robocop 1987: Another movie that will melt your face! What could go wrong with a cyborg police officer seeking vengeance?
Running Man 1987: A film about people killing each other in a reality television show? Seems like a hot topic these days.
Bloodsport 1988: A little history about this film. Jean-Claude Van Damme was hired to play the role of the Predator in Predator. As soon as he was cast he got a 3 picture deal to star in his own films. Already committed to Predator, he was denied permission to get out of his contract. When the director of Predator said action, Van Damme, in the alien suit would just fall down. He would do this multiple times until he was fired. Now released from his contract, he started filming Bloodsport. The initial edit of the film was so bad it was shelved. Seeing his film career going up in flames, Van Damme volunteered for free, to edit the film. The rest is history. While Bloodsport may not have the best acting, it was based on a true story, and showcased great martial arts action.
Total Recall 1990: "Get you ass to Mars!" Another movie that will melt your face. It has bloody violent action scenes, Mars, a great ending, and most importantly...3 breasted alien hookers!
Tremors 1990: This monster film often called "Jaws on land" came out of nowhere and gained cult status very quickly. It has comedy, gore, old school practical effects, and giant freaking man eating worms!
Tremors was received well by critics and holds an 88% favorable rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Guyver Dark Hero 1994: This film is based on a popular Japanese anime Guyver: Bio Booster Armor. It features great martial arts action, blood, gore, and cool looking monsters. Guyver also proves that you can actually make a faithful adaptation of an anime and not suck.
Well that's my list! I know I left out movies that deserved to be seen. I could go on forever, but then how would anyone have time to watch these great films? If you enjoy movies and are looking to have a good time, you can't go wrong here. Happy viewing!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Wii U To Cost Over $300
Let me say that I'm not looking forward to the Wii U. I haven't been a hardcore Nintendo fan in a very long time. At the same time, I also know that people are generally excited about Nintendo's new system. Are they excited enough to pay what is rumored to be upwards of $300?
Recent reports that have surfaced claiming they know how much the "insides" of the Wii U costs, puts it at about $180. Originally thought to have a launch price of $299, this manufacturing cost would suggest a $300 or more price tag.
There have also been reports of anonymous game developers stating that the Wii U is not up to par graphically with the XBox 360 and PS3. Also there is a looming possibly of 2013 seeing the release of the " Xbox 720 and "PS4." Next gen systems that could be 10 times more powerful. If this is the case, will gamers still pay $300 or more for the Wii U?
I know one thing for sure, this gamer will wait for the other two.
Recent reports that have surfaced claiming they know how much the "insides" of the Wii U costs, puts it at about $180. Originally thought to have a launch price of $299, this manufacturing cost would suggest a $300 or more price tag.
There have also been reports of anonymous game developers stating that the Wii U is not up to par graphically with the XBox 360 and PS3. Also there is a looming possibly of 2013 seeing the release of the " Xbox 720 and "PS4." Next gen systems that could be 10 times more powerful. If this is the case, will gamers still pay $300 or more for the Wii U?
I know one thing for sure, this gamer will wait for the other two.
Gears Of War: Exile Cancelled
Last year Epic Games trademarked Gears of War: Exile. Not much was know about the game, other than rumors of it being an on rails Kinect title. Pax East took place this past weekend, where GameStop asked Epic Games Lead Designer Cliff Bleszinski about the title.
“Let’s just bury the hatchet now. Gears of War: Exile was an unannounced game that I can’t give any details about that has since been cancelled.”
I was excited about this game as I'm a huge fan of the franchise. Sadly, it looks like gamers will never get the chance to play it.
“Let’s just bury the hatchet now. Gears of War: Exile was an unannounced game that I can’t give any details about that has since been cancelled.”
I was excited about this game as I'm a huge fan of the franchise. Sadly, it looks like gamers will never get the chance to play it.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Syfy Has A New Show Upcoming
The Syfy channel is developing a new show called Defiance. According to Deadline, Defiance takes place after Earth has been ravaged by decades of war. During which, humans and aliens live together on a planet transformed by alien terra -forming machines.
Cast as the series lead is Grant Bowler (Ugly Betty, True Blood) as Jeb Nolan, a law-keeper who fought in the alien war. His character is described as a lone wanderer in the wilds.
Also cast is Julie Benz (Dexter) and Jaime Murray (Warehouse 13). Benz will play the town's mayor Amanda, while Murrary will play the wife of a member of an elite alien race called Castithans. Syfy also plans to develop an MMO based on the series, with a launch planed with the series premiere.
It's been a long time since Syfy had a truly hardcore and serious science fiction show. It could be interesting.
Cast as the series lead is Grant Bowler (Ugly Betty, True Blood) as Jeb Nolan, a law-keeper who fought in the alien war. His character is described as a lone wanderer in the wilds.
Also cast is Julie Benz (Dexter) and Jaime Murray (Warehouse 13). Benz will play the town's mayor Amanda, while Murrary will play the wife of a member of an elite alien race called Castithans. Syfy also plans to develop an MMO based on the series, with a launch planed with the series premiere.
It's been a long time since Syfy had a truly hardcore and serious science fiction show. It could be interesting.
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