Saturday, October 31, 2009

Get Marvel Digital Comics! YOUR Choice How!

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I'd like to get back into regularly collecting comic books and I think the Digital Comic book subscription service should be the most economic way to collect Marvel Comics. I'm also thinking that reading comics on my PSP and iPod/Touch (when I get one)  is very, very attractive!

Marvel digital comics are now available via several iPhone apps and more! | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com
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Marvel Super Heroes: What The--?! Ep. 7: All Hallow's MODOK

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Writer Peter David shares his thoughts on X-FACTOR's milestone 50th issue! | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com


Peter David is one of my favorite writers. He has written great thought-provoking pieces for comic books and television. This is an interview where he gets to share his vision of the book he is writing now called X-Factor - an X-Men spin-off.




Writer Peter David shares his thoughts on X-FACTOR's milestone 50th issue! | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com
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Marvel Rides the 'Sexy' Halloween Costume Craze with 'Women of Marvel'


 This was the only costume that I think make sense. It's based on a female character, Emma Frost. I don't really get the rest of the costumes that don't cover a woman much and is based on male characters (okay, except for Spider-girl).

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Friday, October 30, 2009

Newsarama.com : James Joyce Translated to Webcomic?! ULYSSES "seen"


I've often thought that many of the world's greatest literary works would work if redone as comic books. I just found out that James Joyce's most important work, Ulysses: Portrait of a Young Man  has been adapted to an online comic book!  I read this book in High School and it was very hard for me. I'm not much for stream of consciousness story-telling. Take a look at the comic and see if this method of looking at the story works for you.l

Newsarama.com : James Joyce Translated to Webcomic?! ULYSSES "seen"
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Newsarama.com : MARK WAID Was Evil, Now INCORRUPTIBLE


Here is an interview with gifted writer Mark Waid  about two comic book series he is writing. I really love this guy's work!

Newsarama.com : MARK WAID Was Evil, Now INCORRUPTIBLE
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Aunt Jemima's Revenge: Naomi Campbell Needs To Kick The Ass Of Dutch Model Lara Stone For Appearing In Black Face On The Cover Of French Vogue


In this day and age, they could not find a black model? IT's 2009! White people painting themselves and pretending to be black was brought to terms. Why is this still coming up? Is it me, or is it that the model, agents, and photographer are just so oblivious to how offensive this kind of thing truly is. Maybe they don't care. Do you think this is offensive?

Aunt Jemima's Revenge: Naomi Campbell Needs To Kick The Ass Of Dutch Model Lara Stone For Appearing In Black Face On The Cover Of French Vogue
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC Character Spotlight: Black Panther

I didn't even know that Black Panther was in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 and here is a trailer. This is an example of the kind of game that makes me wish I could get a PS3.







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Five Ways To Stretch Your Gaming Dollar

Here is a great article about savcing money and enjoying video games which are an expensive habit.

Written by: Rob Manuel, X-Play
Five Ways To Stretch Your Gaming Dollar
Let’s face it: Running a Ponzi Scheme is a bitch. Sure, gobs of money pass through your bank account, but you have to constantly make up ridiculous excuses for not being able to pay out the twenty percent on a 30-day contract. And do you know who is going to replace those mahogany doors? Not the FBI agents who kicked them down while you had all the shredders going at full capacity. What a bunch of jerks.

So while you’re in Club Fed trying to come up with enough cash to sway the judge and have a little extra time on your hands, here are Five Ways to Stretch Your Gaming Dollar.

Number 5: Hot Flashes
Typical cost: Free

Werewolf
Stop rolling your eyes. Flash games have come a long way since Snood -- not that I couldn’t still kill half a day playing it again. Developers in the making and even some of the pros tinker with these quick-fix games that you can play just about anywhere. These games range from the very popular tower defense titles, to point-and-click games, and practically everything else under the sun. Honestly ask yourself, "when was the last time I played a good werewolf hunting game?"


Fortunately, there are a number of sites that cater not just to programmers, but also to the fans of these games. Sites like Newgrounds, Armorgames, and Kongregate allow users to sign-up to chat with friends, rate games, and even score achievements while playing for free. And even if visiting new websites makes you a little squeamish, Facebook has become the new Wild West of gaming culture as more developers look to the growing site to find a new audience. Take a chance, what’s it going to hurt? Not your wallet, that’s for sure.

Number 4: Use Your Computer for Something Else Besides Porn
Typical cost: $5 - $20


Old Computer
If you’re like me, then you too have an irrational fear of getting hit by a train every time you step out of your apartment. Thankfully, there are sites that help feed into our phobia by making it easy to download some of the newest titles as well as bringing the savings straight into our padded safe rooms. Applications such as Steam, Impulse, Gametap, Good Old Games, and Greenhouse all provide an outlet for full priced games as well as providing discounts on many titles. Practically all of them have some sort of weekend deals and occasionally will have specials for events for more delicious savings.

I got it already -- enough with the PC love fest. Console gamers looking to save a couple of extra bucks will need to do a little homework. Sites like Amazon or EBgames have also gotten on the savings bandwagon by offering online deals. But if you were into doing extra work, you would probably be making enough money for full price games.

Number 3: Gaming With Balzac
Typical Cost: A little bit of pride


Library
Libraries have a PR problem -- or at least that’s what they call it when no one under the age of 40 walks through the door. To bring in a younger crowd, the paper pushers have turned to tech to bring in the public. DVDs, CDs and, yes, even videogames are hitting the shelves of your local library. Don’t look for Gears of War in the children’s section anytime soon. These public institutions are turning to more family friendly titles like Rock Band and Mario Kart Wii to bring in a new clientele. Think of this as the new version of the arcade without Skee-Ball and sticky floors.

I can see by raised eyebrow that you are skeptical of the situation, and rightfully so. Libraries are generally not known for their gamer appeal, but they’re working on it. Head on over to Ilovelibraries.org to see if your local branch happens to be celebrating National Gaming Day (I’m not making that up). You might be playing shoulder-to-shoulder with a room full of parents, but your wallet will be grateful that you did.

Number 2: Feel That Indie Heat
Typical Cost: Free - $20


World of Goo
With titles like Portal, Braid, and Flower winning over gamers, the indie scene is starting to get some much deserved time in the spotlight. A little experimental and daring, these punk rock developers often design games that the big boys fear to code. Their goals are simple -- to get their games into the hands of as many people as possible. Quality may be questionable at times, but their passion and innovation is undeniable. The mainstream may reach a broader audience, but these quirky titles often reach out to specific groups of gamers looking for something that speaks to them. It’s little wonder that all three consoles have started devoting space to these indie titles.

With a little guidance you can find some great games in the Internet ether. There are full games like Cave Story and Knytt that won’t cost you a dime. Even the bigger titles such as Machinarium and Plants vs. Zombies cost a third of a full priced title. For their one year anniversary, the developers of World of Goo let gamers pay whatever they could afford for a copy. Wipe those tears little Timmy. You can still head over to the website and purchase the game for less than most games you find in the bargain bin.

Number 1: Finish The Fight
Typical cost: Free


GTA4 Art
You probably didn’t finish GTA IV. It’s fine, I’m not judging you. But desperate times call for desperate measures -- or at least cheaper ones. It’s time for you to go back and go bowling with Roman again…or head out to Tenpenny Tower…or collect that last Masyaf flag. Somewhere in your house is a game that could use a good beating. Pick it up. Play to the end. Get all the achievements/trophies out of it. So you’ve maxed out all your points. Play it again at a harder difficulty. Do something. It’s startling the number of games people own but haven’t beaten for one reason or another. A new game is enticing, but so is being able to feed yourself.




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Kevin Pereira & Olivia Munn's Twilight Spoof


This is hilarious. It makes since from the standpoint: how do you fall in love with a vampire? I mean they dead!!!







Kevin Pereira & Olivia Munn's Twilight Spoof

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Heroes Season 4; Episode 7 "Strange Attractors"


"Strange Attractors" was an interesting episode. I'm not sure where things are going, but I enjoyed it. I liked the character Jeremy, but I think he just gave up and was beyond redemption (yes, pun intended..) Noah and Tracy should not blame themselves but they will. I hope the writers just don't leave that dangling. It's also obvious that this will lead to Tracy joining the Carnival. And I wanna know why Matt can't beat Sylar with his own powers. I mean he beat his Dad. The other power Sylar has is that he can read people and manipulate them.




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Writers Howard Mackie and Tom DeFalco bring us back to the creation of Kaine | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com


Here is a great interview of Tom DeFalco and Howard Mackie - veteran writers on the Spider-man titles. Here is their take on a new limited series where they revisit the Clone Saga from the late 1990's. It may be time after 10 years to resurrect this and do it better!

Writers Howard Mackie and Tom DeFalco bring us back to the creation of Kaine | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com
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Comic By Comic: In the 'Pool


I had posted an article ona stroy that will be running the Deadpool series where he would be meeting several different versions of himself from different dimensions. Thengraophic on the right shows all of them in place!

Comic By Comic: In the 'Pool
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Comics in Crisis: Marvel's Tragic Loves

Here is a post bout tragic loves in the Marvel Universe I would add 2 more to the list.


4. Cyclops and Jean. - she keeps dying and coming back
5.Wolverine and Yuriko -the yusewd to love each other, now she hates him and want him dead.

Marvel's Tragic Loves
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