The Avengers hype is really hitting everyone when it was shown here a week ago and it would get bigger as it opens in the states and in other countries on May 4 (which is also Star Wars day and also my Bday!). Now while Marvel is on the stage, DC is cooking up something and here it is, the latest Batman: The Dark Knight Rises trailer for you all guys and gals enjoy:
“This is not a car…”
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Source: YouTube
Nintendo’s new 3DS video centers on their take to try and create a video that in turn would or should become viral. How do they do that? They team up with Joel McHale aka Community “cool guy” Jeff Winger. So basically they try to put in as much elements that viral videos over the internet have and poof here you go:
I would say this is funny and it could work, just because of the Wingernator. Yes I’m biased, and that’s due to the Community fan side of me. Coming from that perspective works for me, simple as that but I’m not sure with you guys.
*Now singing la biblioteca*
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Source: YouTube
Happy Easter everyone! Enjoy the day with these geeky Easter eggs:
Zombies!!! AHHHH!!!!! Made by DA user WonderDookie. Nice touch with the brain egg white.
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Time travel! Doctor Who’s Tardis from Etsy shop The Artsy Nerd.
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I can’t let this pass, saw this while reading posts from Geeks Are Sexy. Battlestar Galactica Easter eggs!!! So say we all!
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Star Wars Easter eggs for the force in you! Darth Maul FTW! These awesome geeky Easter eggs were made by Amy Pronovost.
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To top it all up, this is really not an actual Easter egg design but it’s so cool and it’s Batman! Ordinary Batman Adventures (gif) from Sarah Johnson’s Art.
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Again happy Easter everyone from geekev.com!
After Plants VS. Zombies and Angry Birds, the new craze for a couple of months now is Temple Run. The game is compatible with the iPhone and iPad. I heard it will be released for Android OS as well (not sure when though). The game play is simple but it is quite addictive and challenging. All you need to do is to run as long as you can while clearing obstacles by swiping and tilting your device, collecting coins, and avoid getting caught by mutant like alien monkeys that look like Arancars (From Bleach).
I was bored and I was thinking about what other funny things can block the character’s path. Then BOOM! it hit me… The best would be the epic Gandalf-the-grey-balrog-you-shall-not-pass scene from the Fellowship Of The Rings part in LOTR.
After a couple of Photoshop minutes LOTR = LORD OF TEMPLE RUN:
I like LOTR and Temple Run. So what other things you think will be a funny or cool obstacle in Temple Run?
“War is coming…”
As all Game of Thrones partisans wait, we are tortured by being led to endure mere fragments and shreds of its glory and entirety.
Until the day comes, and so, we wait.
This is the latest trailer for the epic story based on the George R.R. Martin novel Game of Thrones. Season 2 will be aired on April 1, 2012. Isn’t awesomeness? By the way the music is great as well.
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Source: YouTube
Image: Huffpost TV
FULLY BOOKED UPDATE (FROM THEIR EVENT PAGE):
Dear Customers and David Finch Fans,
Thank you all for your enthusiasm and support for David Finch’s visit!
We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, his visit to Manila this March 11-13
will no longer push through.We share your disappointment at this turn of events.
Likewise, David is also regretful as he is very much excited to meet his fans here.David Finch will definitely still come to Manila, but at a later date.
Please stay tuned for details.
Rejoice comic book nerds, here is your chance to meet a great comic book artist. The Joe Shuster Award for Outstanding Artist recipient, David Finch works with multiple titles under DC and Marvel Comics and he is recently providing his art for Batman: The Dark Knight series.
Fully Booked will be bringing him in and he will conduct talks, book signing and art contests from March 11-13, 2012.
Here are the event schedules:
There are guidelines for the events and I highly recommend you to check it out first before heading out so that you won’t miss any chances or activities due to minor technicalities.
You can click on the items below for the information:
For the Artist Talks event you can register online and select which day you are attending. For the registration and more information you can visit the Fully Booked-David Finch event page HERE.
I’ll be going on the March 13 UP event! See you guys!
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Source: Fully Booked
Special thanks to Sir Glenn for informing me about the event.
Here is an interesting infographic about the difference (or some would think a rising rivalry) between geeks and hipsters, made by Become Career and Geeks Are Sexy. Check it out:
From: Become Career
Are you a geek or a hipster? Or are you a bit of both?
You can share the infographic in your site as well, just copy the html code provided from the Geeks Are Sexy post and support your side of the team!
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Source: Geeks Are Sexy
If you owned a NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), Famicom (Nintendo Family Computer) or a Game Boy in ancient history, you should know and love Metroid and Samus Aran. Samus, for me, can be included as one of the notable characters in the Nintendo world along with Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda and Link.
Ever since the day I played the game, I wished for awesome Metroid/Samus figures, and I rarely see high quality ones, well, not until today. Thank God for Figma! Under Max Factory, known for creating high quality, highly articulated, detailed, and accurate action figures (same as Revoltech). You may know some of their figures mostly come from characters in Mangas and Animes.
Here are some shots of the new Metroid line from Figma from Toyark page:
WARNING: NERDGASM ALERT!
Now pull yourself together!
I KNOW!!!!!
The Figma figures will be released in June 2012, and will cost around ¥3800 (Japanese Yen) a pop, or around $48+ USD or here in the Philippines P2000+ PHP (depending on the exchange rates).
You can check more other collectibles and news about toys and action figures in the Toyark site HERE.
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Source: Toyark | via Good Smile
“Shut up and take my money!” meme: Know Your Meme
Last week DC unveiled their new logo that will carry the brand of the giant comic book company. The logo is simple but can be easily modified to match different DC characters and merchandises. The base of the logo would be a solid letter “D” slightly peeled revealing the letter “C” behind it. There are different variations depending on what DC franchise that is being catered.
Here are some of them:
From DC Universe: The Source:
“The new brand identity will come to life across all consumer touch points in order to create a clear and consistent message in support of DC Entertainment. The new identity will begin to appear on comic books and graphic novels as well as new websites in March. Consumers will also see the new identity rolled out over time on other DC Entertainment products from Warner Bros. including film, television, interactive games and merchandise.”
You can read the full article and check out more pictures of the new logo, and other DC news from DC Universe: The Source HERE.
So what are your thoughts in DC’s new look? Is it ap“PEEL”ing enough for you? I think it’s nice and I love the variations idea (love the Joker version), but for me, it’s a bit safe and it’s lacking some of the awesomeness that is DC.
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Source: DC Universe: The Source
The year just started and it’s never too early, as geek and otaku fans shouts animo! The New Year kicks off with the first DLSU Comic Convention and Cosplay Competion. The event will be held on January 18, 2012 at the Yuchengco Lobby of the De LaSalle University campus, Taft Ave. Manila. I’m not only promoting this event, but also encouraging you guys to come and join since my team, The Philippine X-Men is one of the guests for the event (Thanks Student Media Office of DLSU and Malate Literary Folio)! How cool it is that? This would be a great way to start our awesome geeky year! I’ll be going as Charles Xavier (First Class Movie version) and as Cyclops as well.
The main event that includes the comic con would be annual Lasallian Media Week with the theme “Reaching All the Senses Through Media”, were in various talents of different student media groups from the university (DLSU) are highlighted. The Malate Literary Folio will be the group who will spearhead this comic con.
From their event page:
One of the activities slated to happen during the celebration is the first Comic Convention that Malate Literary Folio will organize in partnership with the Student Media Office. The event, which will carry the theme “Sense of Sight”, will include comic book exhibits, forums with established guest artists, and merchandise and display booths.
We are also pleased to announce the University’s very first Cosplay Competition. The competition will showcase various cosplayers from all De La Salle Schools and other universities in the Philippines and will be judged by credible artists and professional cosplayers.
Our very own X-Men teammate Kia Keary (Jean Grey/Phoenix) will be one of the guest judges along with notable comic book artists. The cosplay competition is open to all undergraduates from any college or university in Metro Manila.
Cosplay Criteria for Judging:
Performance – 45%
Costume – 40%
Audience impact – 10%
Relevance to the theme – 5%
Prizes:
First Prize: Php 10,000.00
Second Prize: Php 7,000.00
Third Prize: Php 5,000.00
The registration is good until January 4 (according to the guidelines), but I think they extended it to January 7, you could still check it out just to make sure. Huge prizes at stake! You can email smo.comiccon2k12@gmail.com for your inquiries and you can view or download the guidelines (pdf) HERE.
Everyone can come to the event! Geeks/Nerds/Otakus (I love my people), costrips, even outsiders/non-cosplayers can come, provided that they register. I’m just not sure how it will work, if there are tickets and how much they would cost. I’ll verify and update my post.
For more information and details regarding the event/activities you can also check their event page HERE and the Malate Literary Folio website HERE.
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Source: Phil X-Men Facebook Page
