L.A. Noire: Review
Let’s get this out of the way: you should probably play L.A. Noire. I just want to put that out there now for fear that my laundry list of complaints will detract anyone from experiencing this game which, flaws aside…
Pod People: five podcasts that will transform your world
I was desperate. My music selection was depressing me, and local talk radio was starting to sound like a Ford commercial. Considering that I spend about an hour of my day on average commuting, I went on the hunt for some podcasts last year that ended up making my driving experience much more enjoyable. Did I mention that these are all FREE to download?
To live and lie in LA: the science of lying
LA Noire’s facial expression modeling represents the tip of the iceberg for capturing realistic human expression in games
Modern Warfare 3 in action! Did Infinity Ward pull off the impossible? *Updated*
Who is the gravely Cobra Commander voice you’re hearing in this new trailer? “It doesn’t take the most powerful nations on Earth to create the next global conflict — just the will of a single man.” My money is Ghost, the hotshot operator from Soap’s old team who was burnt alive and left for dead. I’d be pretty pissed too.
Green With Envy – Not your typical romantic comedy
I urge you… NO… IMPLORE you to sit through this entire trailer. It’s very special.
Gears 3: Execute your friends! Full scale retro-lancers for sale from EPIC?
I didn’t really believe it when I read it, but it’s true! On 9/13/2011 (one week before Gears of War 3 hit shelves) you can take home your very own Gears of War 3 – Retro Lancer!
Nerdpocalypse Contest! We’re giving away 3200 MS points for being our friends!
To celebrate our 25th episode of the Rated NA Podcast we’ll be giving away a prize package that includes 3200 MS points and some other fun exclusives. (Including original art by yours truly)
You Can’t Keep a Good Munn Down! Olivia Munn cast in Aaron Sorkin HBO pilot.
Good news Munn fans! Aaron Sorkin has hired Olivia Munn to play a financial analyst in his upcoming HBO drama “More as the Story Develops”..
Nerdpocalypse Now! NerdMachine offering 21% off all day!
We love Nerd Machine! Nerd Machine is the creation of Chuck’s Zachary Levi, and is a great place to get some T-shirts and accessories (before the world ends later today). I’ve purchased a bunch of stuff from Nerd Machine and I think their gear is a ton of fun. Check out their mega 21% off sale below. And be sure to to tell them NerdAppropriate.com sent you.
ID’s RAGE: Do we still need celebrities to plug our stuff?
We received a press release this evening from ID: Software that contained a link to a new commercial for their upcoming post-apocalyptic FPS, RAGE(we actually talk quite a bit about RAGE in Rated NA: Episode 24). This new commercial highlights NBA Rookie of the Year Blake Griffin who also plays forward for the L.A. Clippers and won the 2011 NBA Slam Dunk Content. L
Gears of War 3 campaign teaser trailer! (breaking it down)
On May 28th we’ll be treated to a full length trailer highlighting the Gears of War 3 campaign… This is a teaser for that trailer.