Transmissions: SCI Channel Explores the Question, “Are We Alone?”

Posted on 2012/02/22 by James

For centuries, mankind has looked to the skies and wondered, “are we alone in the universe?” In one month SCIENCE partners with TED and SETI Institute (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), to enlist like-minded individuals everywhere to tackle this defining question with ARE WE ALONE?, a breakthrough multimedia initiative. ARE WE ALONE? is timed to support a major new resource called SETI Live which will empower and mobilize “citizen scientists” from all walks of life to join the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

 

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Hard Copy: Wally Wood EC Stories Artist’s Edition Out NOW!

Posted on 2012/02/22 by James

Few comics creators have been lauded as the kind of iconoclast and innovator Wally Wood was. So, what more fitting a tribute than an a lovingly exacting, mega-sized Artist’s Edition of his seminal work? Continue reading →

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Training Simulations: Call of Duty: Clan Operations

Posted on 2012/02/22 by James

Testing is a wrap and Clan Operations are now available for Call of Duty ELITE users on the Xbox 360 and PS3. Launching with the new content drop Overwatch (available today on Xbox 360), Clan Operations are now live for all ELITE users on the Xbox 360 and PS3. Enlistments for Clan Operations are now live on the ELITE Program Guide as well, so head over and rally your clan mates. Continue reading →

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Training Simulations: The Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure Legendary Triple Pack

Posted on 2012/02/22 by James

Toys “R” Us stores worldwide have brought Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure Legendary Triple Pack back to store shelves.

The Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure Legendary Triple Pack is exclusive to Toys “R” Us and features Legendary Bash, Legendary Chop Chop and Legendary Spyro. All three Legendary characters have stat boosts not available to their standard counterparts. Continue reading →

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Equipment: McFarlane Toys at Toy Fair and 5 Minutes with Todd McFarlane

Posted on 2012/02/22 by James

Todd McFarlane over the years has gone from a great artist and storyteller to a brand. The name McFarlane is now synonymous with quality toys and collectibles. These figures and vehicles are sort after by sports fans and nerd alike. Let’s face it, Todd knows toys. Continue reading →

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Training Simulations: Mass Effect 3

Posted on 2012/02/21 by James

BioWare, a label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), released the demo for Mass Effect™ 3 on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. Mass Effect 3 is the most anticipated game of 2012, blending world class combat, deep customization options, cinematic storytelling and blockbuster action on a huge scale. The demo delivers a preview of this powerful combination, whether you are an N7 veteran or the galaxy’s newest recruit. BioWare has designed Mass Effect 3 to deliver the satisfying payoffs veterans have been waiting for while also making sure it is the best entry point into the franchise for new players. Continue reading →

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Vids: Burst Angel

Posted on 2012/02/21 by James

Crime has run rampant in Japan. So rampant that it has become necessary for a specialty police force to be formed call RAPT. But with the sudden emergence of mutants and monsters from within the very city RAPT protects, a small mercenary group is enlisted to help with the investigation. Continue reading →

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Equipment: Hasbro Unveils New Transformers at Toy Fair

Posted on 2012/02/19 by James

2012 may not have a new Transformers’ movie coming out but there is a new theme park ride, a new season of Transformers Prime and a brand new video game; giving us tons of new Robots in Disguise. At Hasbro’s press event for Toy Fair the new Transformers were certainly a crowd pleaser. Continue reading →

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Equipment: A Blast from the Past Electric Football Scores Again from Tudor Games

Posted on 2012/02/16 by James

There were hundreds of toys at this year’s Toy Fair and one of the things that caught my eye was something from my childhood, electric football. You may not know what I am talking about but in the days before the Playstation and the Wii there was a football game that would entertain for hours. There weren’t any video games systems in the late 1960’s/early 1970’s. Instead there was this game: a 2 foot long board with plastic players. Continue reading →

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E.V.A.: Diamond Select Toys at Toy Fair

Posted on 2012/02/16 by James

Diamond Select Toys always has the most amazing products. The American International Toy Fair allowed us to get a look at some of the coolest toys and collectibles that DST is putting out. Pictures don’t do justice to the detail on some of these figures and statues. The head sculpt of Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye is just amazing! Continue reading →

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