Archive for May, 2008
This is from a TV show in Japan called Chopstick Masters. Contestants must compete against each other using their supreme chopstick skills. In this episode, we see a lady thread a needle with chopsticks (1:10), a scientist use sterilized chopsticks to pour chemicals into a bottle (3:10), and a dude make an origami crane [...]
May 29th, 2008 | Posted in Misc., Otaku, TV + Film | 2 Comments
Bloodstone: The Journey Home is a third person role-playing total conversion of Valveās Half Life 2, using the Source engine. In this modification, Khrinz, a common farm boy is plunged into an unknown world of magic and deceit, on the brink of an unstoppable invasion by a technologically advanced race.
Eternal Silence is a [...]
May 29th, 2008 | Posted in Video Games | No Comments
The launch of Firefox 3 is upon us. Those that have been using RC1 (like myself) love it already and can’t wait for the full version. Over at Spreadfirefox.com they’re going for a Guinness World Record attempt by getting the most Software Downloads within a 24 hour period.
Interested? Head on over to the site and [...]
May 29th, 2008 | Posted in Misc. | No Comments
Here’s a peek at the latest from master of not sucking, Eric Scarecrow. Little cute things and chainsaws are always a good combination. I’m a bit curious about Chelly Chainsaw’s backstory. Is she tied to the Old Skool Kaiju series? Is she Kissaki’s trusty sidekick? Is she even a she?
All will be revealed, along with [...]
May 29th, 2008 | Posted in Art + Design, Toys | 6 Comments
Ubisoft announced today that Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party will be available fall 2008 for the Wii and DS. The game will make use of the Wii Balance Board to introduce new play mechanics to the franchise. Based on the screenshots, these new play mechanics could include skiing downhill on belligerent oxen.
I know I’m not [...]
May 28th, 2008 | Posted in Video Games | No Comments
There are many good reasons to watch The CBS EliteXC Saturday Night Fights mixed martial arts (MMA) event on May 31, 9 EST. The greatest of which is to see the first commercial for Street Fighter IV in all of its glory. Shortly thereafter, GameStop will be taking preorders for the 360 and PS3 versions [...]
May 28th, 2008 | Posted in Video Games | 3 Comments
A number of the lucky 10,000 PlayStation Home beta testers received the opportunity recently to view the virtual, Home-based version of Sony’s PlayStation Day. The event took place in the virtual PlayStation Media & Events Space, a fleshed-out venue, and allowed testers to view new gameplay videos, screenshots, artwork and recorded speeches from the show. [...]
May 28th, 2008 | Posted in Video Games | 2 Comments
Paul Budnitz just posted up some awesome glass craftsmanship from the Glass Lab at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York. Check them out at the museum in Corning, NY soon!
May 28th, 2008 | Posted in Toys | 2 Comments
Sorry, guys.
[Via Kotaku, who should win an award for officially declaring Guitar Hero dead]
May 28th, 2008 | Posted in Video Games | 4 Comments
I wouldn’t know where to start. Thanks eboy!
May 28th, 2008 | Posted in Art + Design | No Comments
File this under the “shit brownkidd’s pumped for” category. Sure, I get pumped for a LOT of shit, but this is sort of on another level. I’ve always been a fan of Kathie Olivas‘ work and I’ve always wanted hit up one of her galleries and check her stuff out in person. Unfortunately, I have [...]
May 27th, 2008 | Posted in Art + Design, Toys | No Comments
Sony’s sent out their latest consumer survey regarding the PS3 so they can see how we, the customers, are getting along with our shiny, black paperweight console. I’ve taken the liberty of getting some screenshots of my answers to some pretty interesting questions like:
What is your opinion of Xbox LIVE?
I had to say “highly favorable” [...]
May 27th, 2008 | Posted in Video Games | 7 Comments
Enterbrain will be releasing Yoko from the series Gurren Lagann. The figure is a 1/7 scale PVC figure. The figure it self looks awesome and comes with some heat. The figure will be out at the end of the month. Pre-orders have ended on most sites but I am sure you will be able to [...]
May 27th, 2008 | Posted in Otaku, Toys | 2 Comments
This is for all of you looking to beef up your high-def library. Amazon will be holding a sale on Blu-ray movies till June 9th. You will have your choice from 116 titles, all from different studios. I checked it out and they have some pretty cool movies for sale and for pretty cheap as [...]
May 27th, 2008 | Posted in TV + Film | No Comments
Videogamesblogger.com has word from director Katsuhiro Harada, that Tekken 6 will boast 41 playable characters, more than any prior Tekken. This list includes most all previous characters as well as rookies Leo, Bob, Miguel Caballero Rojo, Azazel, Zafina, and NANCY-MI847J. Head over to videogamesblogger.com for new screens and video.
I recall signing myself up to get [...]
May 27th, 2008 | Posted in Video Games | 4 Comments