First Grand Theft Auto 5 Art Revealed Pest Control

Rockstar Games have revealed the first piece of art from the upcoming action-adventure game Grand Theft Auto 5. The awesome piece, entitled "Pest Control" is basically your teaser for what's to come soon, as it came with a message from Rockstar promising lots of info coming next month on GTA5. Hopefully the jumpsuits are enough to tide you over until then.

For larger versions of the artwork, check out the official Rockstar Games site.

Otaku Band LeetStreet Boys Release 3rd Album "L3g3nds"

Hey Otakus! Ashley here with some Geeks Who Do Music Music News. Today the otaku band LeetStreet Boys have released there 3rd album entitled "L3g3nds." The album has 11 tracks which you can see the list below and two videos found on the official website. Legends takes otaku music to a whole new level with familiar teen anthems like “Imaginary Boys” and “Sakura,” as well as thoughtful, introspective ballads like “My Life Is An RPG” and “The Song Of Time.” The album is available for purchase on the LeetStreet Boys website as well as iTunes and other digital music stores. The price for mail-order albums is $13.37 including shipping, because the band thinks it’s a really “l33t” (1337) value and has a sense of humor!

Buy “L3g3nds” CD through the LeetStreet Boys website store!
Buy “L3g3nds” digital copy on iTunes.  

Resident 6 Updates Coming In Mid December

In response to player feedback, a free title update for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Resident Evil 6 will be made available in mid-December 2012. This update includes the following additions and improvements:

-          Gamers will be able to adjust the camera to give a greater field of view as best suits their play style. 

-          Subtitle options have been improved so that English language audio can be combined with subtitles in an alternative language.

-          As recently announced, Ada Wong’s campaign will be unlocked from the start and have an optional player-controlled co-op partner added. It was previously necessary to complete all three other campaigns in order to unlock Ada’s story.

-          ‘No Hope’ difficulty level will be added above the existing levels, for players who want an extreme challenge.

Japanese Horror Games You Don't Want To Miss

Halloween is approaching and one way I will be spending it is playing some of my favorite Japanese horror games. Now when I mean Japanese horror games, I don't mean it was particularly made by Japanese developers. I mean that the games have settings and gives you experiences of a Japanese horror movie. I have played a lot of those type of games and made a list of games you should check out this Halloween.

Fatal Frame Series (Playstation 2 & Nintendo Wii)

There is no secret that my favorite horror game series is Fatal Frame. Why? Fatal Frame was the first horror game that actually scared me. When I'm talking about scared I'm not talking about jump scares. I'm talking about not playing at all because you're scared to do it alone. This was the first game that literally made me drop the controller out of fear and turn off the system. What Fatal Frame does so well that other games attempted but fail to do is keep you tense from start to finish. In any entry of Fatal Frame whether it's 1, 2,3 or 4 you can expect the unexpected. Ghost in Fatal Frame tend to pop up randomly in the most frightening way. I remember in Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly, there was this one scare where you open the door and the ghost is right in front of you, it made me turn the game off. It's not just the scares that make Fatal Frame a can't miss series. The voice work and environment also play a big role. In the games ghost voices can be heard echoing throughout the game. They sometimes even leave radio messages which is down right disturbing. The environment is pure Japanese horror usually taking place in an old village or apartment. The developers made sure to use doors, windows and other items to advantage to make sure your fear will stick.

Siren & Siren Blood Curse (Playstation 2 & 3)

If I was going to describe the Siren series in one word it would be underrated. The first one had okay reviews. Many people thought it was too hard, clunky controls, but it was damn good when it came to scares and sound. The third one or re-imaging Siren Blood Curse came out for the PS3 and it was amazing. An American television film crew is investigating the Legend of Haunda. The legend is a village that disappeared and is known for sacrifices of people for over 30 years. This game packs a great story of 12 chapters with different characters to use, different style of gameplay and great puzzle. Above all else this game and series is unique, scary and one hell of an underrated thriller.

Kuon (Playstation 2)

Kuon might not be the best game. It's short and starts off slow. However it delivers in the scares and the setting is creepy. The story is what keeps you interested. You play as Utsuki or Sakuya depending on who you choose you will be either searching for your father as Utsuki. Or as Sakuya you will investigate the paranormal activity taking place. It has some real legit scares for it's short play through.

Calling (Nintendo Wii)

I know I gave Calling an average rating. However it still has some genuine scares and it's kind of a love letter to One Missed Call, The Ring and The Grudge. It takes elements from those horror movies and makes a pretty decent story. While the gameplay can be pretty simple and basic for some hardcore horror fans. This game is still a rental that you should give a shot.

That is my list you should be pretty busy with the entire Fatal Frame Series. However if that isn't enough Siren and Kuon will keep you busy. Other mentions are Ikenie No Yoru (Wii) and Ju-On The Grudge (Wii). Do you have any other titles the readers should know about? Leave a comment. 

Indie Game: The Movie Review

I' am a huge fan of documentary films and I came across this one on Netflix. It's called Indie Game: The Movie. The film follows a couple of indie game developers as they journey to create they games and release them. The story is told through the eyes of developers Jonathan Blow (Braid), Phil Fish (FEZ), Edmund Mcmillen and Tommy Refenes (Super Meat Boy). The film is truly a must watch for any fan of gaming, or a indie game developer. This film took me by surprise, because I wasn't expecting it to be powerful in the emotional sense. 

Directors Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky did a magnificent job of not only showing how these developers created they games. They made sure to depict the struggles, the achievements and criticism that comes with being an indie game developer. The film has great interviews from the developers showing you the journey from beta phase to final product. Fans of Super Meat Boy and Braid will see original concept art, first ideas that was scrapped, unfinished products and more. Hardcore gamers might have they feathers ruffle with the developers views on certain games. It might come off as narcissistic to some people but I applaud the fact they didn't sugarcoat they views. 

Overall the film excels on depicting it's subject matter, showing you the up's and downs of being an indie game developer, from the financial struggles, balancing your relationships with lovers, family and friends. If you're thinking of going the indie route, you might want to check out how these guys did it. The film is not only a great documentary, but a true life underdog story of people who chose to stick to the passion and freedom of expression to get they dreams realized. 

Final Grade  -

New York Comic Con 2012 Wrap Up

Recorded on Sunday October 21st 2012. Justin, Sean, Nathaniel and J.P. from 8BitDrum (http://www.8bitdrum.com/) discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of New York Comic Con 2012. This is no holds barred, uncensored, tell it like it is wrap up. This was originally going to be a video that is why you hear us referencing video. This recorded before the new episode of The Walking Dead so we took a break. Enjoy the good, the bad and the ugly and our thoughts. Running time: 1 hour 20 mins. 

Rin: Daughter Of Mnemosyne Review

Rin Asōgi may look like an ordinary office lady on the outside but she is actually a private investigator taking on any jobs, from finding a stray cat to infiltrating a high-security corporate lab. What's more, she appears literally indestructible, supernaturally healing any injuries and mutilations. Together with her partner Mimi, Rin delves into the darkest secrets of the society but the ones she hides herself are by far more sinister...

A Retro Game Look Back At Cowboy Bebop (Playstation)

Cowboy Bebop is a scrolling shooter which bears striking similarities to Star Fox for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super Famicom). The player controls Spike Spiegel's Swordfish II from a third person perspective. Each level involves chasing another ship (the bounty head) along a set track through different environments, while enemies (spaceships, robots, etc.) attack. Each stage ends with a boss battle, confronting your target.

Iron Man 3 Official Trailer

It's finally here the long waited trailer for Iron Man 3. I must say it looks way darker than the previous installments and I like that. Iron Man 3 pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Music Monday: Top 5 Singles On Oricon Chart For Week 42

It's Music Monday and we are going to be doing things a little bit different. Starting today we will be counting down the top five singles on the Oricon Chart every Monday. This week top five comes from artist ClariS, Morning Musume, Shinee, The Yellow Monkey and Fukuyama Masaharu.

Interview With Michael J. Bassett

We sat down with Michael J. Bassett the writer and director of Silent Hill Revelation 3D.  We talk about how he approach the sequel and more.

OtakusandGeeks.com: What were some challenges to approaching this sequel? The last movie was 5 to 6 years ago.

Michael J. Bassett: You really have to go to Silent Hill 3 and say okay Sheryl in the game is Sharon in the movie so it's not totally confusing.What did she become? For me she became Heather. Why is she Heather? What is the continuation of her story and how can we conclude that? The writing was the hardest part. I have to make a sequel to the first movie so it g can make sense. Then tie in the ending from the first movie with the Christopher Da Saliva character, and explain how he gets back to Silent Hill. Then I take the story from Silent Hill 3 and adapt that so it makes sense for the sequel and still cater to an audience who never played the game. I hope that I made all those things work.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Did you ever play the games?

Michael J. Bassett: I like the games. I'm a huge fan of the games. It's one of the first games I played that made me said wow this is cinematic. It really made me get engaged in a emotional way. I'm following a character's story, playing the narrative and love having the shit scared out of me at the same time. Konami did an amazing job with the series.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Are there any characters, locations and scenes veterans of Silent Hill will recognized?

Michael J. Bassett: A pure hardcore gamer will beat me up for putting Pyramid Head in this one, because he comes from game 2 and not game 3. However he is in the first movie and it will be hard to pretend that he doesn't exist anymore. I use Pyramid in a way that I feel is appropriate for Heather's psychological situation. In the game world the mythology of Silent Hill is Pyramid is a corruption of the executioner. If you watch the movie that is used and he has a purpose. In terms of scenes and locations there are a handful things I took from the game that will have gamers say hey I played that.

OtakusandGeeks.com: How did you select the monsters you would use in the movie?

Michael J. Bassett: You try to select the monsters that will be appropriate for the story. At one point Heather goes to asylum because she is going to see Leonard. In the game you only see Leonard as the monster, but I wanted to see the human personification of Leonard. So I called Michael Mcdowell and if anyone who was going to get Leonard it would be him. Heather is in asylum and there was surgery being done on brains, so we created a brain monster. The brain monster is a creature that is absolutely brilliant. The guy whole brain is exposed, no face, broken mouth with teeth all over the place. It's a great scene.

OtakusandGeeks.com: You choose to limit the use of CGI why?

Michael J. Basset: I always go practical compare to CGI and that's kind of an ego thing, because I want to control it. The moment I have an actor even if it's a guy in a monster suit, I can stand there and show them what to do. In the digital world I would have to say this is a tennis ball and it will be scary eventually please act accordingly. I prefer to have things actually like there. See that guy standing at 10 feet he has a big sword in his hand and if you don't get away fast something bad is going to happen *laughs*. It gives a better performance for the actors. I' am a old school kind of guy. 

OtakusandGeeks.com: Will you revisit Silent Hill again?

Michael J. Basset: I think we closed the Heather story. I would like to start telling my own stories of Silent Hill. The graphic novels have already started that, there is one that is set in the old west of Silent Hill. I would love to make a really low budget one, which has that kind of full sexual perversity that Silent Hill brings that you can't do in mainstream movies. Will I go back to Silent Hill you bet ya. 

New Skyfall Trailer

Only a couple of weeks away movie fans from the next James Bond film. The reviews are already in and some are calling it a classic, a masterpiece, this year's Dark Knight. I' am personally a huge fan of Daniel Craig and his portrayal of Bond and can't wait to see this one. Check out the new trailer. Skyfall opens up November 9th. 

Marvel NOW – FANTASTIC FOUR #1 First Look

Marvel NOW! – FANTASTIC FOUR #1 First Look!

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Fantastic Four #1, kicking off the all-new ongoing series from the amazing creative team of writer Matt Fraction and artist Mark Bagley! Four adults. Two kids. One FantastiCar. NOW! Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben – along with Franklin and Valeria – begin their epic journey through all of infinite time and space!

As part of Marvel NOW!, Fantastic Four  joins a number of titles that will take the Marvel Universe in an exciting all-new direction, as the industry’s top creators join the top Super Heroes to deliver all-new ongoing series, great for new and lapsed readers alike!

Each issue of Fantastic Four includes a code for a free digital copy on the Marvel Comics app for iOS and Android devices. Additionally, each issue of Fantastic Four features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app – including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost.

An all-new direction! All-new adventures! This is Fantastic Four NOW!

This November, Matt Fraction and Mark Bagley redefine what it means to be fantastic in Fantastic Four #1!

FANTASTIC FOUR #1 (SEP120586)

Written by MATT FRACTION

Art & Cover by MARK BAGLEY

FOC – 10/22/2012, On Sale – 11/14/2012

  

Interview With Adelaide Clemens

We had a chat with Adelaide Clemens the star of Silent Hill Revelation 3D. We talk Silent Hill, what was it like taking on the role of Heather Mason and more.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Can you tell us a little bit about your character?

Adelaide Clemens: Yes I play Heather Mason. She's a 17 year old girl who lives with her father. They have been on the run for six years and I don't think she really knows why. There is a lot about her past that she is still trying to figure out. She has these experiences happen to her that get increasingly more freighting which eventually leads her to Silent Hill. 

Adelaide Clemens as Heather Mason

OtakusandGeeks.com: You play more than one character in this movie. Can you tell us a little about that character?

Adelaide Clemens: I play a very younger Heather Mason with a different look. I had this big brown wig on which was really fun. I also play another character which is evil. It was a challenge to change the voice. I love  doing vocal dynamics it was fun. 

OtakusandGeeks.com: How did you prep for these roles?

Adelaide Clemens: I went to the videogames and the first film itself. Losing your mind is one of the scariest things to me. Those characters have that sense of desperation. You examine and ask yourself what would you do if you were going to lose your mind or identity.

OtakusandGeeks.com: What was it like filming the movie?

Adelaide Clemens: It was really interesting. Dynamically it was the most physically challenging film that I've done. I 'm a runner and I use to be a gymnast and thought to myself oh yeah I'll be fine. However every day for four months running, jumping, screaming and doing stunts was really strenuous, but it made me feel like Heather. As for filming in 3D I couldn't shove my hand into the lens *laughs* you wouldn't have a face.

OtakusandGeeks.com: When filming green screen you usually have to use your imagination. Did you have to create a perception of the monsters in your mind? Or did they show you a picture what the monsters would look like?

Adelaide Clemens: The thing is we only had one monster that was CGI so I didn't have much work to do in that sense. Michael was very clear about that, because he said that it will create a different performance from the actors. Red Pyramid was a wonderful stunt man on stills standing ten feet tall and holding a huge axe. It creates a total different film experience actually having the characters there it raises the intensity. 

OtakusandGeeks.com: Were you fully aware of the games coming into the movie?

Adelaide Clemens: I have two younger brothers and both love videogames and Silent Hill was one of them they would play it everyday. The first time I played it I think I last like thirty two minutes in the game. It's scary game which was Konami attention.

OtakusandGeeks.com: Was there a monster that scared you?

Adelaide Clemens: It was this faceless monster that had brains coming out of his nose and eyes. I had to a fight scene with this man monster. Michael was like shoot him in the face and I had my eyes close the whole time and I kept missing the face. I was like he doesn't have a face *laughs*. Just another day in Silent Hill.

Silent Hill Revelations comes out October 26th 2012 nationwide.

Adelaide Clemens after our interview.

First Thoughts: Halo 4 Multiplayer at NYCC

Earlier in the week we got our hands on the Halo 4 Multiplayer at New York ComicCon. All 4 days the lines were more than an hour wait until the last second, And it was truly worth the wait! The game feels polished and puts armor abilities to much better use than reach. Great load out selection and it is balanced so it still feels like a halo game while offering a good selection that fits most any play style. The controls are responsive and every thing feels right. For me the best experience was playing on the halo 3 map Valhalla its a great example how the game differs from previous halo games. With new weapons, armor abilities and the new vehicle the mantis you really get to see how every thing ties together. In all it is a more tactical game compared to previous games nothing feels to over powered, and everyone has a chance. Over all a great demo and cant wait to pick it up next month.

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Deadpool Gangnam Style

There is once in a while when I'm watching random stuff on Youtube that I come across something epic. Deadpool vs Gangnam Style is one of those cases. I was watching the PSY Gangnam Style song again because I can't get enough, and I came across this video done by a Deadpool Cosplayer. He was at this year's New York Comic Con. Even though we missed him this video alone was worth a shout. This is truly epic and amazing. I love the edition of Bane as well.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Images

A fresh batch of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey images have been posted online courtesy of Cinemardco. The images give us our first look at Elijah Woods as he reprises his role as Frodo Baggins. Frodo, the star of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

                    Elijah Woods as Frodo Baggins

                    Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins