Training Simulations: First Look at Villians from the New Star Trek Game- Introducing Star Trek Enemies: The Gorn

Paramount Pictures and leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today gave fans the first look at the key villain to be featured in the upcoming Star Trek™ video game inspired by J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek (2009) film reboot. The announcement made at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), revealed that a legendary lizard-like race known in Trek lore as “The Gorn” will play the destructive and villainous role in the video game releasing in early 2013. The co-op game is based on a standalone storyline that continues the adventure of iconic characters Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock as they work together to stop the Gorn, an enemy race bent on conquering the galaxy. Continue reading

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Training Simulations: Code of Princess for the Nintendo 3DS

ATLUS revealed North American publishing plans for Code of Princess™, an action RPG brawler for Nintendo 3DS™ with cooperative and competitive multiplayer. Slated for release this fall, Code of Princess offers players an exciting yet unconventional hardcore experience, deftly blending fighting gameplay with components from classic arcade side-scrolling beat ’em ups and the character development and customization of an RPG. Up to four players can take on challenges cooperatively or battle against one another in competitive play. Both modes are available locally or online via Nintendo Network. Continue reading

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Equipment: Diamond Select Toys Announces Comic-Con 2012 Exclusives

It’s almost that time of year again… the time of year when Diamond Select Toys hops on a plane across the country to attend the biggest pop-culture convention in America! San Diego’s Comic-Con International 2012 will run from July 12-15, and DST will have a ton of fun events for you to attend, including a Minimates panel, a Battle Beasts signing, our Build-a-Minimate station and some cool, cool giveaways. But this year will also be a huge year for DST’s exclusive toys! In partnership with Diamond Comics Distributors and the Previews catalog, DST will have the following exclusive items available for sale at their booth this year, and there’s something for everyone! Continue reading

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Vids: Get the Gringo Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD July 17

Car chases, bloody bodies and a hard-core prison… all in a day’s work. Mel Gibson’s vacation plans take a turn for the worse in the raw, explosive and action-packed GET THE GRINGO, arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download July 17 courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Icon Productions. Continue reading

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Training Simulations: Dead Space 3 Announcement and Trailer

Isaac Clarke returns, joined by merciless soldier John Carver, to chase a risky plan that promises to finally stop the Necromorphs. Together Clarke and Carver must explore the frozen planet of Tau Volantis and track down the secret they hope will end the Necromorph plague forever, all while overcoming avalanches, treacherous ice-climbs, and the violent wilderness. Facing deadlier evolved enemies and brutal elements, the unlikely pair must work together to save mankind from the impending apocalypse. Continue reading

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Training Simulations: New Sim City‏

Wow! It’s been a while but check it out! After a long time of work since Sim City 4, Maxis has gone back to its roots and is bringing us a re-designed Sim City. This reboot of a beloved series looks kind of odd to me. I hope they don’t keep the cartoony looks. I am seeing a trend where games are being “dumbed down” to try and appeal to everyone but the fans of the series. What is your opinion? Continue reading

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Hard Copy: The Art of the Mass Effect Universe from Dark Horse

The Mass Effect series has been the best sci-fi product to hit the home console since Star Wars. Spanning over three games, several downloadable content upgrades, a successful book series and now gracing the shelves of your local comic book store, it is clear that the Mass Effect series is part of many lives. If you sit down and think about it, the evidence is staggering. Much love and passion have been put into creating Mass Effect and just about everyone whom has seen it can’t help but remember the unforgettable characters, locations, and stunning visuals that accompany it. If ever there was a video game series more deserving of an art book dedication, I have not seen it. Continue reading

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Vids: Happy 30th Birthday Wrath of Khan

Today marks the 30th anniversary of what is considered by some to be the best of the Star Trek movies, Star Trek II: The Wrath Khan. Wrath of Khan premiered on June 4th 1982 and has left an indelible impression on Star Trek fans everywhere. We were reintroduced to evil and it sported a mullet. Continue reading

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Training Simulations: More Mass Effect Coming with Mass Effect Rebellion Pack

Reinforcements are being deployed to all N7 forces, bringing out some heavy hitters thanks to the new Mass Effect 3 Rebellion DLC Pack! The Mass Effect 3 Rebellion Pack will be bringing you more gear, more weapons, more maps, and more kits, available at no additional cost for anyone who redeemed an Online Pass for Mass Effect 3 on PC, PS3 or Xbox 360. Continue reading

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Vids: Ghostly Prince Enma: Burning Up Comes to America in September

What is Ghostly Prince Enma About?

Meet the Demon Patrol: a hotheaded demon prince; a sultry, half-naked ice princess; a lusty frog-demon spy; a talking wizard hat… Plus a little girl shows up. This rag-tag group has been charged with the protection of Earth from a multitude of demons who would love nothing more than to bring their world crashing down around them. Continue reading

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