Andy Warhol's Art of Soup

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I've been hella sick this weekend. So yesterday, weak eyes and all, I was able to watch people post where they're scouring their hoods for the Art of Soup cans.

What's that you ask and by who? Well, it's Campbell's soup saute to Andy Warhol's 50th year of canned soup art. If you don't know who Andy Warhol is or what he's had to offer the arts community, including the half tone dot matrix art style we all know and love in comics, now is a GREAT time to get your weight up.

Be sure to read more about the project at A Bullseye View: Behind the Scenes at Target and be sure to run out and pick up a few canned goods! (all pun intended)

Here are some first hand peeks at the product.

 


    


 Hope you enjoyed!
~je t'adore!









They Return? New Season Of Powerpuff Girls [RUMOR]

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I am not sure what is going on but I know this, it would fit with all the things that has been going on with Cartoon Network lately. From the revival of the classic "Courage The Cowardly Dog" (which are reruns being shown with reruns of the Powerpuff Girls) to turning Saturday Adult Swim into Toonami. I wouldn't find it shocking that the Big C.N. are looking to bring new life into old classics, maybe they are testing out the market right now to see if anyone would watch the reruns on something other then their classic channel Boomerang. 

All I can say right now, is that this is a rumor and any die hard fan may have made this sweet looking poster but with all the sudden shots of life given to old school classic programs, I have to think other wise till that day comes. I will say this, would love a new season of Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, K.N.D.(Kids Next Door) and Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy. but for now would love just Power Puff Girls... would put my little pony in their place, that's for sure.


Link: Official Site

The Binding Of Isaac Review

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The binding of Isaac is a twisted and unforgiving Action-adventure/dungeon crawler made by Edmund McMillen one  half of team meat, who made the ever so popular Super Meat Boy. The binding of Isaac is on steam for 5$ USD and the wrath of the lambs DLC that doubles the content is 3$ USD. Is this game worth your time or or an easy pass?



Story- In the binding of Isaac you play as Isaac who lives with his mother who has a obsession with  Christian Television. Every thing is simple until the day  Mom hears a voice from up above ant tells her that Isaac is corrupted by sin and that he needs to be saved. Obeying the voice she takes every thing from Isaac including his pants, then after hearing the voice again this time she locks Issac in his room. Then after in the final calling from the Voice he demands she sacrifice Isaac to show her love for him. In a panic Isaac finds a trap door to his basement under his rug and proceeds to jump down in time to escape his mother. Now this is where your journey begins to face Mom.


 Gameplay- Is unforgiving for short if you die and that it you start over from the start losing everything a very old school way of gaming this top down has taken. But this is what gives the binding of Isaac its charm the from items that could save you ass to the unlabeled pills that could easily screw you over every thing is a mystery and you will be playing this game over and over and over. Another major part of the game is the Special rooms such as Treasure Rooms, Shops, Secret Rooms and more where one you could find Items, shot machines, enemies or even a mini boss whatever you find could mean the difference between life and death. But don't forget every thing comes at a price weather its a key, coins or something else. Also lets not forget Isaac his only weapon are tears (unless you find a tear changing item) yes Isaac cries and uses them as ammunition against the array of enemies you will encounter and there is no shortage of them. On another that note the controls are great and take some time to get used to at first most people will be confused especially since there quite a few items that change the controls. Keeping that in mind those controls are what will be used to take on the boss rooms witch only get harder and takes experience to beat most of them. There are moments where things seem broken and even unbeatable but after playing for a year and experiencing most of whats to offer this game perfect as gameplay and controls go. But in all to beat this game you will need both skill and luck.

Graphics and Sound- This is the most unpolished part of the game but the majority of bugs in this department are usually caused by your hardware and not the game it self. That said the art is insane everything looks as amazing as gorey yet cartoony game can look every thing fits and the bosses are all very disgusting looking in a good way. The sound fits every action and and rely is amazing.

Final Grade 9.5- In short this game is amazing! And the replay value is higher than any game I have ever played, the game is based around you replaying and learning from your mistakes. This is a game were every thing effects you and will have you playing for awhile I'm still playing! But I highly recommend this game to any one and is one of the best I have played in awhile.

LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII

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Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today unveiled the final chapter to Lightning’s saga at a fan-filled 25th anniversary event of the FINAL FANTASY® franchise.LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII, due out next year, incorporates a brand-new story, world, characters and an enhanced gameplay system.

The FINAL FANTASY XIII franchise has now shipped more than 9.6 million units worldwide. Production is underway, and the game will feature Lightning as a playable character and will allow players to experience an active and expansive environment like never before.

Related Links
Official Homepage:   http://finalfantasyxiii.com/LR
Official Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIII
Official North American Members YouTube® Page: http://www.youtube.com/user/SQEXMembersNA
Follow LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII on Twitter®: @OfficialFFXIII

Here is some concept art.




Computer Kakumei OVA Review

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The anime short Computer Kakumei was aired by the Japanese public broadcaster NHK as part of a TV special. The near-future anime was conceived by Parasite Eve author Hideaki Sena, and it depicts how ubiquitous computers have transformed life's various aspects in 2020 Tokyo. The story is told through the eyes of a high school senior named Mako.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announced Gotham City Imposters Free To Play

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The Bats and Jokerz are running free! Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that the PC version of Gotham City Impostors is now Free To Play.  The latest version of the game is now available for download at no cost via Steam® and is Steamworks enabled. 

Those who download the Gotham City Impostors Free To Play via the Steam client will have access to the original game, as well as all DLC packs, which includes new maps, weapons, mascots and more. Players will also experience join-in-progress matchmaking that ensures gamers are placed into populated matches. 

Developed by Monolith Productions and previously released for PC, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in February 2012, Gotham City Impostors allows up to 12 players to battle for control of an unhinged Gotham City overrun by Impostors inspired by the DC Comics characters Batman and The Joker.

Players can engage in deliriously fast paced, uniquely vertical, and completely unconventional urban warfare where progress supports leveling up and access to a mind-boggling array of customization options. Unlock new Bats orJokerz costumes and build your own specific loadout from a huge assortment of traditional and homebrew weaponry, equipment, and perks. Gadgets such as the Glider Rig, Grappling Hook, and Spring Boots give gamers unprecedented mobility options, while support items like the Bear Traps and Boomerang, open up new tactical options.
The game features eight maps and four modes inspired by the DC Comics’ Batman license.  The maps include 25thFloor, Ace Chemical, Amusement Mile, Arkham Asylum, Crime Alley, The Docks, East End, and Gotham Power. Gamers can choose from several gameplay modes – Team Deathmatch, Fumigation, Bounty Hunter or Psych Warfare modes – and engage in all-out combat, or they can choose the Challenges mode, a single-player mode that allows players to safely explore the different maps and practice using different weapons, support items and gadgets.

Gotham City Impostors is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. Fans can visit www.GothamCityImpostors.com for more information.


One Two Punch of Lou Ferrigno s Liberator Screening at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo

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ONE-TWO PUNCH OF LOU FERRIGNO’S “LIBERATOR” -SCREENING AT STAN LEE’S COMIKAZE EXPO
PLUS OPENING FOR STAN LEE DOCUMENTARY
“WITH GREAT POWER” 

 


Los Angeles, CA, August 28, 2012---Fans of “The Hulk” are storming the internet for tickets to Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo (over 30,000 sold so far) as Lou Ferrigno’s new short film LIBERATOR (www.liberatormovie.com), a 20-minute action-packed presentation pilot starring the original Incredible Hulk, is set to screen not once but twice on Comikaze Con weekend (September 15th & 16th.)

On Saturday the 15th, LIBERATOR will open for WITH GREAT POWER, that Stan Lee documentary. The double whammy begins at 7PM at the Downtown Independent Theater. Stan Lee himself will attend, and there will be a panel discussion featuring Lou Ferrigno as well as the director and producers of both movies after the screening.

Then the following day, Sunday the 16th, LIBERATOR will screen at Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo, to close the show at 5 PM. Lou Ferrigno and other cast will also attend the panel discussion immediately following.

In addition to Ferrigno, LIBERATOR features an all-star genre cast including: the stunning Peta Wilson (“La Femme Nikita”) as CIA spook Marla Criswell, Michael Dorn (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”) as General Augustus Pollard, martial arts star Don “The Dragon” Wilson as Sidewinder, Tara Cardinal as Gaia, and the legendary Edward Asner (“Up”) as President Whitlock.

LIBERATOR stars Lou Ferrigno as a disgraced, washed-up ex-superhero whose secret black ops past comes back to haunt him as he tries to put his life back together. Like the LIBERATOR character, the heat is also on Ferrigno, as he was recently on NBC’s “The Apprentice,” voiced “The Hulk” in this summer’s box office smash “The Avengers,” and continues to pack them in at fan conventions around the world.

“(My character) was a hero once, an unstoppable machine,” says Ferrigno. “But then something happened, and now the whole world is against him. He lost his relationship with his daughter, his wife – he’s lost everything.  So he decides he’s going to bring out the truth and write a book. There are certain people who do not want this information coming out, so now he has a target on his back. And he decides it’s time to fight back.  It’s a story about a real hero, about finding justice.”

“I like to think of my character, General Pollard, as a cross between Oliver North and Colin Powell,” says Michael Dorn. “He’s a guy to is true blue but who will do bad things if he’s ordered to do bad things, which is a great dichotomy of soldiers we have known. You just do what you’re told, and it doesn’t matter who you’re doing it to. He’s bought into that.”

Says Director Aaron Pope: "Launching a new superhero franchise without a comic label behind us and without money is a nearly impossible task, but from the amazing cast to the dedicated crew, no one blinked, no one wavered.  They put everything they had out there, especially our incredible cast. We’re psyched at the tremendous reaction the film is receiving so far and are thrilled to bring it to the people on Comikaze weekend.”

Jim Cirile is the film’s co-writer and Executive Producer. Aaron Pope is co-writer and Director. Former Marvel Comics Art Director Darren Auck created the film’s comic art prologue and graphic novel artist Gerry Kissell ("Code Word: Geronimo") illustrated the film's closing sequence. SyFy Channel’s “Hollywood Treasure” co-host Jesse D’Angelo designed the Liberator suit. The film features an original orchestral score by Tim Wynn, perhaps best known for scoring the hit video game “Red Faction: Guerrilla.”

Tickets to With Great Power: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/269392

Tickets to Stan Lee’s Comikaze, please visit www.comikazeexpo.com.

Follow the latest news on LIBERATOR by visiting:

www.liberatormovie.com
www.facebook.com/liberatormovie
www.twitter.com/liberatormovie
 




RoboCop Remake Loses House, Gets Batman

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The upcoming remake of RoboCop has gained the services of Michael Keaton for the role of the film's main villain. This comes after House star, Hugh Laurie recently dropped out.
The character, named Raymond Sellars, is the CEO of OmniCorp, the corporation that builds RoboCop, which use their technological monstrosities like the ED-209 to control the population of the future with brute, mechanical power.

He will apparently be a similar character to Ronny Cox's Dick Jones, who in the original film, was an overly-ambitious second-in-command that used the corporation's resources to run a crime syndicate.
For Keaton, who's donned the dark mantle of Batman in Tim Burton's groundbreaking 1989 rendition, as well as its sequel, this could find him delving into a dark place as the megalomaniac who will do battle with an off-the-reservation mechanical cop in what director, Jose Padilha calls, an "innovative new vision of RoboCop."

RoboCop breaks through theater walls on August 9, 2013.

Source: joseph Baxter G4.com/ deadline.com

Lenni Reviews: "In These Words" Vol 1

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In These Words by TogaQ and Kichiku Neko
**This title contains graphic adult content.**
I’ll be honest with you, my friends, I bought this manga for two reasons: The cover art and the yaoi. I love me some yaoi. And it’s one of the few genres of manga too explicit for libraries to keep (at least it’s why I don’t buy them where I work). I’ve been duped by fancy cover art and a smartly worded book jacket before but this time, I was pleasantly surprised! What I found was fantastic art throughout and a psychological thriller that’s hooked me for the next installment.
As the description says, Asano Katsuya is a psychiatrist recruited by the police to pull a confession out of a serial killer, Shinohara Keiji. The very moment Katsuya gets the case, he begins to have vivid and disturbing nightmares about being held prisoner by a man who abuses him for every filthy, twisted whim; all the while confessing his love. The connection between these dreams and the very real crimes Keiji gleefully describes is not told to us in this volume. Are they memories? Are they fantasies? Unfortunately we have to wait to find out.
Content note: When I say “vivid and disturbing nightmares” I am not freaking kidding here. This book is rated 18+ for a damn good reason. A man is held prisoner, sliced up, and taken with dubious consent or a flagrant lack of it. There is wang in this book. You are warned so don’t come crying “Omg, Lenni! I saw a naked man!” I’m telling you now, you will see wang and you will see butt sex. Don’t like? Don’t read.
That said, “In These Words” is not a fluffy story of two men who meet, fall in love, are hesitant to tell one another, but get together in a burst of song, sakura petals, and sweet man-love. It’s Law and Order with really hot men. You are treated to Keiji’s demented mind games and Katsuya’s conflict between wanting this confession and trying not to fall into Keiji’s mental trap. There’s the same feeling of wondering if the dreams are memories and if what we are reading is a flashback or happening right then I experienced when watching Perfect Blue. Reality starts to warp, words are bent and twisted, and you fear for Katsuya; who is way too drawn to Keiji right from the beginning.
My only disappointment is I got into this series right when the volume came out and I have to wait for the second one. The art is beautiful. I am a complete sucker for the sketchy quality, where you can see every pen and brush stroke as it forms the image. If you like a lot of story with your yaoi, you could do a lot worse than In These Words. All I can really say is hurry with volume 2!

Global James Bond Day On October 5th

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Bond Fans check this out:

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise on the anniversary of Dr. No, which enjoyed its world film premiere in London on October 5, 1962, and in anticipation of the worldwide release of the 23rd James Bond adventure SKYFALL(TM), Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced today that October 5, 2012 will be Global James Bond Day, a day-long series of events for Bond fans around the world.
A new feature documentary from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Passion Pictures and Red Box Films, Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007, will be also be unveiled, country-specific details to follow. Directed by Stevan Riley (Fire In Babylon), Everything or Nothing focuses on three men with a shared dream - Bond producers Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman and author Ian Fleming. It's the thrilling and inspiring narrative behind the longest running film franchise in cinema history which began in 1962.
Further worldwide events celebrating Bond's golden anniversary include a global online and live auction charity event of 50 lots to benefit twelve charitable institutions organized by Christie's in London (full details at www.christies.com/bond), a global survey to discover the favorite Bond film by country, a film retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, a Music of Bond night in Los Angeles hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and an exhibition, "Designing 007: 50 Years of Bond Style," at TIFF in Toronto. Leading up to Global James Bond Day, for the first time ever fans can own all 22 films in the franchise on Blu-ray Disc in one comprehensive collection with BOND 50, releasing worldwide beginning September 24. Further updates by country will be announced in due course on 007.com and facebook/JamesBond007.
Commenting on Global James Bond Day, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, producers of SKYFALL, said, "We are absolutely thrilled to be celebrating James Bond's golden anniversary on film with this special day of events for Bond fans around the world."

Daniel Craig is back as Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 in SKYFALL(TM), the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In SKYFALL, Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. The film is from Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Directed by Sam Mendes. Produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. Written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan.




P.A.M Review

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P.A.M which stands for Post Apocalyptic Mayhem is a action racer with out the race, (lol) it is a cross between Full Auto and Twisted Metal. This destruction derby indie is made by Steel Monkeys and is 9.99$ USD on Steam. Is P.A.M a worthy buy or a an easy pass?

 
Story- There is none! But does a destructive car based action shooter really need one?

Gameplay-  P.A.M is hectic! The way it should be, nothing short of its name your set in a post apocalyptic environment in what ever crazy car you choose, amongst mayhem and your causing most of it. There are three game modes and all are pretty much the same thing. You are not really racing as you are keeping up with the crowd collecting power ups and racking up kills, it is basically Mario cart with out the race. Even though are some bugs and moments in the game you will die and you be left saying WTF but it dose not really effect the gameplay. Your end goal is to collect the highest kill streak by time the race is over, or you could set it to first to a certain amount wins. Either way its a blast!

 
Multilayer- Multilayer is recommended playing with all your friends is is a great way to experience P.A.M in its true form and best of all really fun. Although  public severs are pretty laggy and unless one of your friends has a good computer with great internet its pointless. But if so it is really fun and can easily play for hours. 

Graphics and Sound- The graphics are surprisingly good. I mean didn't think they would be horrible but there better than whats expected of this type of game. The developers could have easily made it cartoon like with no problem but instead they made it realistic, which is not expected of any indie developer. On the other hand the sound is nothing special the sound effects fit and the music is easily muted and replaced by your own.

Final Grade 7.5- At the low price of 9.99$ USD this P.A.M is a great buy and is really fun. With a diverse group of selectable cars and good amount of levels you can play for a while. But a lack of game types that seem like an easy addition and a few mechanics like laps that make no sense for the one game type keep Post Apocalyptic Mayhem from reviving a higher grade. But none the less it is an interesting and fun Game.
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Dance In The Vampire Bund Review

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Mina Tepeş, the Princess of the ancient covenant and ruler of all vampires, wants her race to stop hiding from the humans. Using her vast wealth, she has paid off Japan's entire national debt and by doing so, gained the right to create a district off Japan's coast that is to become the future haven to vampires worldwide. But when she finally attempts to make public the existence of vampires to the world some politicians, terrorists and rival factions are plotting to assassinate Mina before she has a chance to get Japan's and international recognition for the Vampire Bund. Now she must rely on her strength, cruelty and those closest to her, while trying to make a normal life.

Francavilla's THE BLACK BEETLE Returns

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FRANCAVILLA’S THE BLACK BEETLE RETURNS TO DELIVER AWARDWORTHY PULP ACTION!
 
August 28, MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse Comics is thrilled to announce a new creator-owned series from Francesco Francavilla, the 2012 Eisner Award winner for Best Cover Artist!
Francavilla’s critically acclaimed The Black Beetle returns in December with The Black Beetle #0, which will collect the three-part story entitled Night Shift that originally appeared in the pages of the Eisner Award–winning Dark Horse Presents. The issue will feature a brand-new cover, twenty-four story pages, and bonus sketch material and art! 
January brings The Black Beetle: No Way Out, a four-issue story that marks the first full series for Francavilla’s Black Beetle, continuing from the self-published, limited-edition ashcan comic of the same name—the first appearance of this exciting new pulp hero!
In Night Shift, an ancient artifact known as the Hollow Lizard—a powerful totem of dark magic—shows up at the Colt City Natural History Museum. Hitler sends his fearsome Werwolf Korps to collect the piece in hopes it will help him unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt’s Black Priests. Unfortunately for the führer, Colt City’s protector, the Black Beetle, is on the case!
In No Way Out, Black Beetle’s investigation of two local mob bosses is interrupted when a mysterious explosion murders them and a pub full of gangsters—taking out most of Colt City’s organized crime in one fell swoop. Who could pull off such a coup, and what damage might that murderous bomber inflict upon Colt City and Black Beetle? 
Francavilla’s The Black Beetle series will also showcase a letter page so fans have the chance to have their thoughts, comments, and compliments answered by the creator himself! E-mail blackbeetle[at]darkhorse[dot]com for a chance to see your letter in The Black Beetle: No Way Out!  
“Francavilla delivers the pulp noir that suits his style perfectly.”—Comic Book Resources 
Look for The Black Beetle #0 on comic store shelves everywhere on December 19, 2012!
About Dark Horse
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent such as Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Brian Wood, Gerard Way, Felicia Day, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends such as Will Eisner, Neal Adams, and Jim Steranko, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, including The Mask, Ghost, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Its successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Mass Effect, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton’s Tragic Toys for Girls and Boys, Serenity, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of both creator-owned content and licensed comics material.
 

A Retro Look Back At Surf Ninjas (Game Gear)

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Our retro look back at Sega Game Gear games continues. This week we take a very frustrating look at "Surf Ninjas." The game is based off of the 90's action adventure movie starring Leslie Nielson, Ernie Reyes J.R. and Rob Schneider.


Music Monday Spotlight #2 - Megumi Nakajima

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This week's Music Monday Spotlight is J-Pop artist Megumi Nakajima. The singer/voice actress has already two albums and has great success on the charts. Let's take out Megumi's hit song "Try Unite." Nakajima Megumi (中島愛) is a seiyuu and singer under Stadust Promotion talent agency. In 2003, she participated in the "Self Stardust Promotion" contest and passed. In 2007, she was chosen to voice Ranka Lee in Macross Frontier and made her debut in June 2008 with the single Seikan Hikou.

 Megumi Website - http://www.nakajimamegumi.com/





Supernatural Season 8/ Backtracking

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Hello everyone. As people may know, I am a huge Supernatural fan. As a fan I am so excited for Season 8 of the series!!!!! Horray! For people who haven't watched Supernatural or wandering what it is about, I shall try to explain the begining of the story as best as I can (you have to watch the rest of the seasons to figure out what is next. I'm just laying down the groundwork for you and also if I left anything out, be free to comment about it).

The Winchesters were a normal family. Mary and John Winchester had two sons Sam and Dean. Dean is the older brother and Sam is the little brother. They lived happily ever after until.....
One night as Mary and John took their sons to bed, an intruder made its way into baby Sam's room. Of course Sam started to cry and as a parent, Mary went to go see what was wrong. Unfortunatly she walked in on the intruder. She yelled and John went to see what happened. Sam was okay and crying but as he looked up, Mary was pinned to the ceiling dead, and then caught on fire. John got the boys out of the house as the fire spread. From that moment on, John would track down the demon that took the life of his wife and the mother to his sons.

Fast forward into years in the future. Sam is all grown up and in college, law school in fact, and has a lovely girlfriend named Jessica. He is having a great time and enjoys the college life. Sam lives with Jessica and one night a person came into their home unanounced. Sam came down stairs and fought with the intruder which was actually Dean. Of course Sam was surprised and come to find out that John is missing. Dean wanted to get Sam to help him look for John. Dean is getting worried. Sam was relectant at first but decided to help, only if he was able to make it in time to his interview.

And so Sam said goodbye to Jessica and the brothers went off to look for clues. To make the story shorter, the boys found a lead to their father's whereabouts while hunting a ghost and Dean dropped off Sam at the college. When Sam went to bed, he looked up and saw Jessica in the position his mother was in. The apartment went up in flames and Dean got Sam out in the nick of time. The vow they pledged that night was the same as their dad's goal: Kill the demon that caused all this pain.

This is the start of the boys journey through life as hunters.

Sam and Dean have faced more than an average person does in real life. However I believe that Sam and Dean not only face demons that are in folklore but they face their own demons. This is what makes this show so awesome. It submerges you into this fictional world but makes you experience real life situations such as love, lost and sacrifice. Trust me, sacrifice is a HUGE theme in this show. I'm so happy that this show is in for another season and for the whole Supernatural cast and crew, God Bless and break a leg in your upcoming season. You rock!!!!!!

This is Anime Angel saying Supernatural Rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"The Border Lands" Spotlight

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The Border Lands is a "Demake" of Borderlands 2, as advertisement for the upcoming release on September 18. It is a free to play browser based game with the essence of  borderlands in a top down shooter. It is actually really diverse for a 16bit game that is free!  Also it is fun way to waste time, you should really  check it out and never pick up a gun that says "Random". This game would port very well to a mobile device like ios or android and would sell like crazy, I would love to see that happen. Anyways click here to play.


Braid Review

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Braid is an artsy indie game that was released summer of 2008 on XBLA, since then it has been released on nearly every other platform and has received many prestigious awards. Does Braid offer any thing new? Is it worth all the hype? But most of all is it fun?


Story- In Braid you play as Tim and he is searching for the princess and not much else is revealed till later on. The story is essentially Mario with a cynical twist. Not much else can be said with out spoiling the whole game.

Gameplay- Braid is a puzzle platformer, the gameplay is a cross between Mario and Prince of Persia with some banjo kazooie collectables. It is pretty easy to see these elements plucked from those games and pays ode to them as well. For example at the end of every world there is a dinosaur who tells you the princess is in another castle or some variation. But that aside the the controls are clunky and the hit boxes on enemies feel out of place. There is no urgency in the level design while most puzzles are difficult there is no real need to solve any of them your player can just walk right to the end door and ignore the the puzzle pieces. While you need the puzzle pieces to complete the game you don't need them to get through 90% of the game, witch makes it feel like hassle and not some thing that is needed. The boss fights are sub par you can just spam the rewind and hit him over and over. Also some puzzles are more confusing than challenging and certain levels feel like re-skinned versions of older levels. Also the main problem is that your character is invincible if you die you rewind time and there is no limit on this power so death is welcomed cause it really is not a problem.

 
Graphics and Sound- Soundtrack is amazing a fits the games art perfect. While I am not a fan of the art I appreciate how well it fits the world and is executed great none the less. The world you are placed in does feel alive and is a work of art, every enemy and platform fits perfectly. The dinosaur is the coolest thing art wise in my opinion. But one thing that bugs me is the enemy sounds, the death sounds does not fit and the bunny enemy sounds like a dieing cat.

Final Grade 6.5- To be honest I do not find braid to be fun. I can see how one would enjoy it, but it just does not catch my interest. The puzzles are hard but there is no real driving reason to complete them. The controls are below par witch makes trying to beat Braid a chore instead of a fun experience. If your willing to look past the controls and enjoy tedious puzzles then by all means check out Braid. Its a cool concept and the twist is interesting but I feel most players will not find it to be fun.

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