Disc unreadable hawhu? -=look at xbox that just FELL=- NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Well Rock Band is offically toasted. Tonight at Ashley's party thing, we were jamming out, when somehow, someone knocked over the Xbox, and well... It left 5 complete circles of death on the disc, and now is totally unreadable. So rock Band is bye bye until either EA is really really cool and hooks me up with one, or i have to friggin shell out another 60 bucks for a new game only copy. One way or another guys, it looks like its Guitar Hero for now... -=shudder=- Sorry Austen I stoleded your angry bebeh...

Flickr Update!

Hurray! It's time for another Flickr update. *Cue epic music* DUN DUN DUNNNNNN!
Did you make to this weeks update? Check it out here!

Also, here's a preview.

Monty Oum Strikes again with Dead Fantasy II

Prepare for you brain to explode in fanboyish explosion of glee. Also, the animation and direction thereof is absolutely incredible. Enjoy!

Gurren Lagann Figure is super posable

WHO DO YOU THINK I AM?! A Gurren Lagann fan?! ... Okay, so you got me there. But even if you're not a Gurren Lagann fan, this figure is impressive to say the least. Revoltech is releasing a 120mm action figure in Mid-May that I must get. Granted, it's fairly small (just over 4 inches in American measurements) but the replaceable heads, and the amazing amount of articulation makes up for it. You can reserve it now for 1805 Yen (rougly $18) at your favorite Japanese figure store. I think I might just get this one. Now observe some pictures of it's awesome!

Linkage to pictures.

New Sonic Game Looks Dang Good!?

It took me a while to realize my jaw was hanging open after I saw this video. Could this be the first good console Sonic game since Sonic Adventure? (And the first game to make me wish I had a 360? @_@)

Cubecraft - A Papercraft with a gimmick!

Okay so they all have a gimmick, but this one's fairly neat and simply for the beginner papercrafter. The idea of the site is that this guy comes out with a new model every week. A lot of them are super awesome, and they take very little time. He's got a pretty good variety going so far; he's got everything from Kirby to Mr. Stay Puft, and from Master Chief to MC Chris. Check it out here.

More images of The Car.... Teehee

Guitar Hero: On Tour for the DS Announced

As predicted, the DS iteration of Guitar Hero has been officially announced. But how the crap is that going to work, you ask? Well, by way of the above pictured lame ass peripheral that snaps onto your DS.

Don't get me wrong, I really like Guitar Hero. But I've just about had it with these franchises that try and "revolutionize" things and "try something different" when it's just not necessary. Guitar Hero was fine the way it was. I openly welcome dlc (and would love if Nintendo would stop being lame and let it come to the Wii version =[ ) and I really like the idea of coop career mode. But Guitar Hero for the DS... come on!

The DS version will have 20 exclusive songs, most of which are original master tracks, though whether or not that matters seeing as how it's on the DS is yet to be seen.

Observe the cheesiest ad for a Guitar Hero game yet.





Exclusive Reveal via IGN
Interview with Yahoo

Something awesome is afoot...

Yes, something awesome indeed. Unfortunately priced at $81.98, the Gurren Lagann OST is officially available on Amazon. However, they are selling like hotcakes! As of the writing of this post, there are only 3 left though Amazon claims there are more on the way.

Also, for those who were wondering what in the world was going on with the release of Gurren Lagann Volume 1, it's finally available! Yay! Let the ridiculous spending of money commence!

The New Car

Yesterday, on the Ides of March, we finally broke down (following our previous car's example ;) ) and bought a brand new 2008 Scion xD.

Okay, am I the only who notices that the name of my car looks like an ASCII happy face? Yeah, that's awesome.

Also, here's some pics!

The most amazing papercraft I've ever seen

This is apparently from an anime put out by Ghibli (not Miyazaki interestingly enough) called Tales from Earthsea. Drooling for it yet? You a whole book of papercraft from the film here. Also, here's a little guide to making the "sitting" version.

Introducing HappySoda

I recently came across this guy. HappySoda is a website dedicated to "pretty anime things". This guy is incredible! He photographs some of the best anime character figurines I've ever seen. This guy's stuff is just... just gorgeous. There's nothing else to say, just check it out.

*Edit* Sorry about the incorrect post earlier. Great work though, Mr. HappySoda. =)

Worst. Day. Ever.

AND IT'S ONLY 10 AM! So for those who haven't heard... my car exploded on the highway this morning. Yeah, that sucked. Now who knows what's wrong with it. My first thought was the timing belt exploded. And that's what everyone I've described it too said it was too. Which means that my car is now useless. AND I JUST PUMPED LIKE $300 INTO IT MAKING IT ALL NICE AGAIN! AHHHHH!!!

Plus the freaking tow was $85. =( Plus I was late to work by an hour and a half. =( Plus I was overdrafted $150 due to stupid random credits from like a month ago. =( CAN THIS DAY GET ANY WORSE?! AHHGHGHGHH!!!

New Wall-E Trailer ... It's Spacetastic!

The Incredible Hulk Trailer.... Marvel got it right!

• MTV
• Music Videos
• MTV Shows
• Entertainment News

Minority Report Interface is awesome!

Behold! The Swarm have arrived!

So, just in case you forgot. Starcraft 2 is coming out this year. Blizzard has been steadily releasing more and more info on it every month mostly about the Protoss and the Terrans. But now, finally, they've released the trailer for the Zerg. You really need to just watch this video. It actually gave me goosebumps. The in-game cinematics are breathtaking to say the least, not to mention the sheer number of units allowed are pretty much insane. Observe the clip at 1:05. Seriously, I just about peed my pants. Enjoy!

Why I love SSBB

As I'm sure most of you know, a certain game was released this weekend. I love this game. It is fun. That is all there is to it. When someone on the street asks me what Brawl is, I say it is fun epitomized. If someone asks me what fun is, I will say Brawl. They are synonymous.

But there are certain things that make Brawl awesome. A few of things are the sheer number of playable characters and the remarkable different play styles inherent in each of them. Another aspect that is awesome is the items now available. The smash ball for instance.

But now, one of the coolest aspects of this game. Creating your own levels! Albeit, the level editor is fairly limited in it's scope. But what we do get, is pretty amazing. But not only can you make awesome levels, but you can share them with anybody! IGN has created a whole website dedicated to the sharing of Brawl levels! Observe!

That is all. See you in the game!

Fairly awesome Dragonball Z Live action

I found this neat little video via Japanator. I've only just recently discovered Japanator, but I'm quickly becoming a fan.

Now, I know what you're thinking; "DBZ live action? NEXT!" Which is fine. But I have to say, that despite the fact that this is done by amateurs, it gives me hope that the "pro" version done by Fox could conceivably be worth watching, if for nothing other than big explosions and cool effects. Anyway, enjoy this clip.

Is this awesome?

Why yes, yes it is. Also, we must make one!

Too Much Basement Time

Jim + Rock Band Mic + Garage Band + Basic Cable + Frank + Rum =

Stupid Mac vs. PC Debates with Frank and Craig!

I had a great sarcastic debate with my friend Craig, over text messages today, that I have no choice but to post. Here goes!

Frank: Crap now I actually want an iPhone. They finally did what they should have all along: released a free software development kit to the public. Now it'll do all.

Craig: What will the software kit do? Make it so anybody can write anything for it? Like word excel power point games and what have you?

Frank: Yep. And WT library.

Craig: I already got wt library on my phone... Why would I want it on an I phone?

Frank: Good question. Maybe I'll get a phone like yours. =p

Craig: If u get an iphone u have to get crappy at&t

Frank: This is true. For now anyway. I'll wait till I can get one with Net 10 or cricket or something.

Craig: Just get a phone like mine. It's way cheaper anyways and not so trendy or a palm centro like phone.



Craig: Sounds like u'd buy a turd... If it was made by mac

Frank: Nah. I'm not gonna buy the Macbook Air. XD

Craig: So there is hope for u... ?

Frank: Who knows? Maybe some day Apple will have me 100% brain washed. ;3

Craig: Geeze I know! They must go after the 'wanna believe' religiously inclined type.

Frank: I hear conservative religious people are their number one customers.

Craig: Ha. Sarcasm is so much harder to pick up on text.

Frank: Lol I know!

Craig: Macs are awesome...

Thr Grateful Dead to Hit Rock Band

According to this page, this week a six song pack featuring nothing but the Grateful Dead is going to be released for 800 microsoft points. First time i've seen that happen.

~Nephirij~

Mass Effect DLC

In a recent email newsletter from XBox live, i have received information regarding Mass Effect DLC. the first content Pack, entitled "Bring Down the Sky" is set to release this upcoming monday the 10th of march, 2008. Downloading this pac will not only get you new explorable worlds and new missions, totaling approximately 90 minutes of gameplay, but it also includes an acheivement that will net you 50 Gamerscore points. more info can be found Here.

~Nephirij~

PAX 10!

So, if you go down a couple of posts, you see that Austen was kind enough to allow me this pity post. (Thanks Austen!) Penny-Arcade.com, my favorite web comic, is now accepting submissions from indie game developers for a chance to showcase their games. The top 10 games chosen by a panel of 50 industry experts, including Penny-Arcade's Gabe and Tycho, will then be shown in the exhibition hall of PAX '08. If you wish to submit your own games, you have until May 7th, 2008 to do so. more info Here.

Now if only I could get my search-fu as high level as Austen's...

~Nephirij~

For those planning to play as Ike instead of Marth....

Observe this little moveset demo. Something I noticed right away, he's not a Marth clone. Not even close. He's clearly a lot heavier and is actually much closer to Roy than Marth. He's TOUGH! When he uses his insta-kill move, fully powered, it tacks on 40% damage and rockets the opponent, literally, out of the park. Observe and contemplate.

Also, for those who notice it, his Smash... is freaking Omnislash!

Gurren Lagann Movie Confirmed!

MANLY! No real info yet but here's hoping the movie is as awesome as the show. And to be that awesome it can't be a recap! (You hear me japanese anime making guys!? NO RECAP MOVIE!)

Chris! Blog about ....

THIS! I've been waiting for a few days now, and I haven't seen you post anything about it. I'm leaving THIS kind of post up to you, don't let me down man. ;)