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Marvel Comics: DEATH OF SPIDER-MAN Covers

Marvel Comics has released the covers for the Death of Spider-Man event, drawn by Ed McGuiness and Steve McNiven.

The DEATH OF SPIDER-MAN launches in February, running through issues of both Ultimate Comics Spider-Man and Ultimate Avengers vs New Ultimates.

New Trailer Released for YOUNG JUSTICE Animated Series

Young Justice is set to air on Cartoon Network in January 2011.

Marvel Teaser: The Last Issue of FANTASTIC FOUR

Marvel Comics has released a teaser image of Fantastic Four #588, which is being dubbed the final issue of Fantastic Four.

FANTASTIC FOUR #588
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
On Sale 2/23/11

Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episodes 64-66

Originally posted by: Anime Addicts Anonymous
Episode 64-"Live Action Anime"

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Discussion Topic: Live action anime characters that aren't cosplay? Must be live action series! We talk about exactlly how hot Sailor Marns is, wait what? As Roukou joins us it becomes one of those episodes!

Impressions: None

Reviews: Golden Boy and Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro

Episode 65-"Drugs in Anime"

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Discussion Topic: We keep telling everyone that we'll deliver fresh anime crack, but is there ever really crack in anime? We discuss drugs in anime and the drug culture in Japan in the process.

Impressions: None

Reviews: Those Who Hunt Elves and Voices of a Distant Star

Episode 66-"The Winter 2011 Season"

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Discussion Topic: Are the addicts having their normal amount of hate for the state of anime? Will this season finally offer relief!? We go over the new anime season in our normal round-robin fashion and cover what's coming out and what we're watching.

Impressions: None

Reviews: Chocolate Underground and Chobits

New Trailer For MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3: FATE OF TWO WORLDS

I have never been a real big fan of fighting games, but will have to admit that this game looks pretty sweet. Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds arrives on February 15, 2011 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Slacker and The Man Episode 149: Thor Vs Green Lantern

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On this episode of Slacker And The Man, the guys review Tron: Legacy and Robot Chicken Star Wars III, Syfy channel's cancellation of Stargate Universe, Slacker's new youtube video, Marvel's new TV shows (Hulk, Cloak & Dagger, and Jessica Jones), Jon Favreau leaving Iron Man 3, pit Green Lantern Vs Thor in Deadliest Geek Warrior, and have nerdbot read some listener emails.

The Cape

NBC has a new Superhero Drama starting in January 2011. A 2-hour premiere will air on Sunday, January 9, 2011, after which the series will move to its normal Monday timeslot beginning January 17.

The series, set in the fictional metropolis of Palm City, follows an innocent cop who has been framed for a crime he did not commit and then left for dead after he is caught. He is eventually saved by a circus ringleader who prepares him with special abilities to defend himself against his foes. Separated from his wife and son, he tries to clear his name while protecting them from being killed if he was ever reported alive. He takes the law into his own hands by taking the guise of his son's favorite comic book hero, The Cape, after he is given a special suit that has unique capabilities. Vowing to get rid of the corruption that has taken over both the city and the police force, he goes after the person responsible for setting him up and causing his "demise."

Street Fighter X Tron Fan Art

Checkout this Awesome Tron inspired Street Fighter X Pictures created bye Kode




You can check out the rest of Kode’s work on his deviant page: Bosslogic @ Deviantart

New HD Screen Shots for DC UNIVERSE ONLINE

DC: Universe Online will be released for Playstation 3 and PC January 11th, 2011 and although the first month of gameplay is free, subsequent months run around $15 for subscription fees to play online. If you're a hardcore fan, though, you can drop $199 for a lifetime subscription.

Trailer Unveiled for DEAD RISING 2: CASE WEST

Frank teams up with Chuck Greene, the protagonist of Dead Rising 2, in order to investigate the connection between Phenotrans, the pharmaceutical company responsible for manufacturing Zombrex, and the Fortune City outbreak, and clear Chuck's name of any involvement. Available for download on the Xbox Marketplace December 27th, 2010.

Source: The Daily Blam

Artwork and Trailer for Marvel Comics Event FEAR ITSELF

Marvel announced its next crossover event "Fear Itself" at a press conference earlier today. The event will run for seven issues and focus on fears - faced by the heroes of the Marvel Universe and of people in today's economic and political world. Similar to Secret Invasion and Civil War, the event will crossover into many titles, affecting nearly everyone in the Marvel Universe. The story will center around a secret that happened many decades ago and has been passed down through time. For details on the press conference head HERE

Marvel also released some images from the new crossover event along with a teaser trailer.

Source: The Daily Blam

New Screencaps from BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY

The story for Arkham City takes place one year after the events of Arkham Asylum. Quincy Sharp, former warden of Arkham Asylum, has taken credit for stopping the Joker, and used that notoriety to become mayor of Gotham City. As neither Arkham nor Blackgate Prison are in any condition to hold inmates, Sharp buys out a large section of Gotham's slums and arms the perimeter with private military contractors from a group called Tyger in order to create "Arkham City". The prisoners are brought into Arkham City and are given free rein, as long as they do not attempt escape. To oversee the city, Sharp uses psychiatrist Hugo Strange who appears to have his own secret agenda for the city. Batman maintains a vigil over the city, worried that the situation may get out of hand. Part of the setup for "Arkham City" was contained in plans in a hidden room in Sharp's office in Arkham Asylum.




Source: The Daily Blam

Thor: God Of Thunder Debut Trailer

Only The Mighty Thor can wield the hammer infused with the power of the storms, but Sega is putting the powers into your hands.

PSP Games - E3 2011 - Thor: God Of Thunder

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Slacker and The Man Episode 148: 12 Days Of Geek Christmas

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On this episode of Slacker And The Man, the guys get into the Christmas spirit by talking about their favorite Christmas movies, songs, and presents, they play Sci-Fried's new song "Star Wars Christmas", and they give you the 12 Days Of Geek Christmas.

Here's the video for Sci-Fried's Star Wars Christmas starring Nash and KSV.

Marvel Sneak Peek: New SPIDER-MAN ARMOR

Here is a first look at Spider-Man’s all new Spider-Armor, debuting in Amazing Spider-Man #656, from the superstar creative team of Dan Slott and Marcos Martin.

Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Trailer

In this action-packed tale of truth, betrayal, youth and demise, Captain Jack Sparrow crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), and he’s not sure if it’s love–or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.

Star Wars: Clone Wars Season 3.5 Preview Trailer

It looks like the 2nd half of Season 3 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is going to be Awesome. Check out the trailer below.

Kratos Joins Mortal Kombat

Kratos from the God of War games has been added as a playable character in the next Mortal Kombat.(Exclusive to the PS3 version of course). Check out this trailer where Kratos "introduces" himself to Scorpian and Sub-Zero.

PS3 Games - E3 2011 - Mortal Kombat

Video Game Awards 2010 Winners

The 2010 Video Game Awards aired last night on Spike TV and here's the complete list of winners:

GAME OF THE YEAR - Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar Games/Rockstar San Diego)

STUDIO OF THE YEAR - BioWare

BEST XBOX 360 GAME - Mass Effect 2 (Electronic Arts/BioWare)

BEST PS3 GAME - God of War III (Sony Computer Entertainment/SCE Studios Santa Monica)

BEST Wii GAME - Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo/Nintendo)

BEST PC GAME - StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (Blizzard Entertainment/Blizzard Entertainment)

BEST HANDHELD GAME - God of War: Ghost of Sparta (Sony Computer Entertainment/Ready At Dawn Studios)

BEST SHOOTER - Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision/Treyarch)

BEST ACTION ADVENTURE GAME - Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (Ubisoft/Ubisoft Montreal)

BEST RPG - Mass Effect 2 (Electronic Arts/BioWare)

BEST MULTI-PLAYER - Halo: Reach (Microsoft/Bungie Studios)

BEST INDIVIDUAL SPORTS GAME - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 (Electronic Arts/EA Tiburon)

BEST TEAM SPORTS GAME - NBA 2K11 (2K Sports/Visual Concepts)

BEST DRIVING GAME - Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (Electronic Arts/Criterion Games)

BEST MUSIC GAME - Rock Band 3 (MTV Games/Harmonix)

BEST SOUNDTRACK - DJ Hero 2 (Activision/FreeStyleGames)

BEST SONG IN A GAME - Far Away by José González (Red Dead Redemption)

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar Games/Rockstar San Diego)

BEST GRAPHICS - God of War III (Sony Computer Entertainment/SCE Studios Santa Monica)

BEST ADAPTED VIDEO GAME - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game (Ubisoft / Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft Chengdu)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A HUMAN MALE - Neil Patrick Harris as Peter Parker/Amazing Spider-Man (Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions/Activision)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A HUMAN FEMALE - Tricia Helfer as Sarah Kerrigan (StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty/Blizzard Entertainment)

BEST DOWNLOADABLE GAME - Costume Quest (THQ/Double Fine Productions)

BEST DLC - Red Dead Redemption - Undead Nightmare (Rockstar Games/Rockstar San Diego)

BEST INDEPENDENT GAME - Limbo (PlayDead)

MOST ANTICIPATED GAME - Portal 2 (Valve/Valve)

Full Batman: Arkham City Trailer Arrives!

Video Games | Batman: Arkham City | VGA 10: Exclusive Hugo Strange Reveal Trailer HD

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

The story for Arkham City takes place one year after the events of Arkham Asylum. Quincy Sharp, former warden of Arkham Asylum, has taken credit for stopping the Joker, and used that notoriety to become mayor of Gotham City. As neither Arkham nor Blackgate Prison are in any condition to hold inmates, Sharp buys out a large section of Gotham's slums and arms the perimeter with private military contractors from a group called Tyger in order to create "Arkham City". The prisoners are brought into Arkham City and are given free rein, as long as they do not attempt escape. To oversee the city, Sharp uses psychiatrist Hugo Strange who appears to have his own secret agenda for the city. Batman maintains a vigil over the city, worried that the situation may get out of hand. Part of the setup for "Arkham City" was contained in plans in a hidden room in Sharp's office in Arkham Asylum.

Thor Teaser Trailer

Man does this look awesome!!!!!

Thor will be in 3D and 2D theaters on May 6, 2011.

Slacker and The Man Episode 147: Spike Video Game Awards

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On this episode of Slacker And The Man, the guys and Ana Aesthetic discuss the season finale of The Walking Dead, the rumor of the CW replacing Smallville with a Raven show, review The Wild And Wonderful Whites Of West Virginia and Skyline, give their picks and predictions for the Spike Video Game Awards, and discuss which Hogwarts house more Star Trek characters would be in.

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Teaser Trailer for Transformers: Dark of the Moon

FX Creator Reveals Doomsday Concept Art & Suit Prototypes for Cancelled SUPERMAN LIVES Film

Visual Effects artist Steve Johnson has uploaded the images via his Facebook page and they show a ton of behind the scenes photos from a movie that was probably buried for all the right reasons considering the drastic design alterations from any of the previous Superman films or source material. Warner Bros. reportedly spent $50,000,000 on the film before deciding it wouldn't work on the big screen after several test shots were taken and THANK GOD THEY DID!!!!!!










Source: The Daily Blam

Thor Teaser Poster

Thor stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Jaimie Alexander, Stellan Sarsgard, Kat Dennings, Idris Elba, Samuel L. Jackson, Clark Gregg and Ray Stevenson; among others. The film is directed by Kenneth Branagh and tells the story of the powerful but arrogant warrior, who is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard and sent to live amongst humans on Earth, where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders. Thor is scheduled for 2D and 3D theatrical release on May 6th, 2011.

'Batman: Arkham City' Teaser Trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive has released a brief video teasing the upcoming action title Batman: Arkham City, slated for release next fall. A full trailer for the game will debut this Saturday during Spike TV's Video Game Awards.

New GHOSTBUSTERS: SANCTUM OF SLIME Video Game Trailer

A new download-able game titled, Ghostbusters: Sanctum of the Slime, will focus on four-player online co-op and feature a top-down perspective.

Sanctum of the Slime has a tentative release date for download on Xbox Live Arcade, Sony Playstation Network and PC in Spring 2011.

Post Game TV Recap: STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS S3E11

Originally posted at Newsarama.com by Amy Ratcliffe

The attack on Coruscant diminished hope for peace in the immediate future. The negotiations were so close to becoming reality, but Dooku's malicious plan has prevailed. The Republic Senate is more prepared than ever to keep the war moving forward. Season 3, Episode 11 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Pursuit of Peace, shows that some Senators still hope for peace.

The episode opens in a very familiar location this season - the floor of the Republic Senate. In light of the recent attacks on Coruscant, many Senators are calling for the commission of 5 million more clone troopers from Kamino. Senator Organa points out that the government is already deep in debt, and they have no way to pay for such troops. Supporters of the purchase are already planning to borrow funds from the Banking Clan though. When Senator Amidala points out that the cost could be avoided by ending the war, she is actually called a traitor by Senator Orn Free Taa. It's echoed by the rest of the Senate.

She tries to persuade the Senate that the attack was only meant to stop the peace process. By letting it do so, they are helping the Separatists. Though Chancellor Palpatine speaks up to defend Padmé's words, he is interrupted by an incoming message from Count Dooku. It is played before the Senate. Mina Bonteri is dead. Since the proponent of peace on their side has been killed, Dooku announces that he officially withdraws the offer for peace. As one can imagine, this only fuels the desire of the Republic Senate to order more soldiers.

Senators Organa and Farr stand with Padmé. They don't want Bonteri's death to be for nothing. Bail will try to persuade other Senators to see their point of view. He needs all the facts and that includes finding out the interest rate the Banking Clan will charge. It's a good thing they ask too because the clan, which is entirely neutral as long as they remain profitable, plans to charge 25% interest rate. Even the youngest Padawans know that is an unreasonable amount. It would wipe out the Republic's funds. Social services that take care of citizen's basic needs are already suffering. Senator Organa knows this information will help them sway the remaining handful of Senators they need to gain the majority. Unfortunately, those supporting the bill are being threatened. Senator Farr is even beat up by thugs.

The thugs are on Dooku's payroll. He orders them to do something about Senator Amidala. Just having a “talk” with her is not enough at this point. They get an opportunity when she goes to visit a fellow Senator and leaves her driver outside. When she emerges from the promising meeting, she says goodbye to Senator Farr and assures him she can walk the block to her transport alone. And of course, the bounty hunters sneak up on her. She puts up a solid fight, but there are two of them. She is saved by the arrival of police droids, and while the thugs are distracted she runs towards her transport. Or where her transport should be; it and her driver are missing. She spots an empty vehicle and steals it. She races through the narrow corridors of Coruscant with one bounty hunter attached to her speeder and the other one in close pursuit. She is narrowly saved by the police again; multiple police transports stop her because of the stolen vehicle. The bounty hunters get away though.

Padmé is furious because she knows that Dooku is behind the attack. She expresses her frustrations to her aid, Teckla Minnau. When Padmé wonders aloud “What's happened to democracy and why doesn't anyone seem to care?” Teckla points out that it's obvious Padmé cares. She says Padmé is different because she talks to the people and listens. Padmé talks with Teckla about exactly how the war is affecting her and her family.

Meanwhile, Senator Organa has been preparing a speech to help move the Senate to vote against the bill for new troopers. He is attacked by the bounty hunters too. This time they are at least apprehended, but not before they indirectly injure Senator Organa. He cannot give his scheduled speech before the Senate and asks Padmé to speak in his place. She doesn't feel like she is taken seriously enough to make an impact, but with encouragement from Teckla, she steps up. She passionately talks about the effect of war on everyday citizens, using Teckla as an example. Her family is lacking in basic needs such as water and electricity. The Republic has always funded those services but because of the war, they are being cut. Her speech is broadcast throughout the impressive city. She points out that the war is only increasing suffering, not stopping it. The other Senators are obviously moved by her speech and applaud her. They do not pass the bill.

Chancellor Palpatine probably isn't so thrilled about this outcome. As the episode closes, he discusses it with Vice Chair Mas Amedda. His statement, “Isn't it remarkable that one can have all the power in the galaxy and yet the words of a single senator can sway the thoughts of millions,” is foreboding.

Trivia & Notes
This episode takes place immediately before Season Two's Senate Murders.

Ashley Moynihan is the voice of Teckla Minnau; she also can be heard as a cadet in the Season 3 episode The Academy.

For ladies wanting to know how Padme pulls off those crazy hairstyles, it turns out, the headdresses include hair of their own.

Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Episode 14 Preview Images

Marvel Comics has released screenshots from the upcoming episode of The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Episode 14 will air on December 5, 2010.

Slacker and The Man Episode 146: That Jap From MegaCon

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On this episode of Slacker And The Man, the guys and Ana Aesthetic review the latest episode of The Walking Dead, the Young Justice pilot, mourn the losses of Irvin Kershner and Leslie Nielsen, Ana's upcoming trip to Atlanta Comic Con, putting comic book characters into the different Hogwart's houses, Ana Aesthetic has a stalker, and Nerdbot reads Dobbs some hate mail.

Here's the link for the Hogwart's houses: http://www.buzzfeed.com/cybergata/where-do-you-think-youd-fit-in-1h9y

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Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast 63: Anime Music

Originally posted by: Anime Addicts Anonymous
Episode 63

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Discussion Topic: What's that noise in the background? Did you even notice it was there before we pointed it out? We talk about our favorite anime scores, music and composers of anime.

Impressions:Togainu no Chi and Motto to Rabu

Reviews: Kashimashi and Bakemonogatari