Video Game Review: Wii Fit

Well, not really a review, per se, but I've posted impressions of the game over at Kung Fu Rodeo. Check it out, yo.

ELO Video Thursday: Laredo Tornado

Here's a rare live version of the kick-ass "Laredo Tornado" from 1974's killer Eldorado.

ELO Video Thursday: Turn to Stone

Here's a live version from 2001 of the classic "Turn to Stone," from Jeff Lynne's masterpiece album, Out of the Blue.

Podcast Episode 14 - The Console Wars

And we're back...from our laziness-induced hiatus. What can you do? Those comics aren't going to read themselves!

Anyways, Dan and Chris are joined by special guest Drew Smith (who works for a video game company, but we're not telling you which one, so don't ask) to talk games and consoles. Plus, our thoughts on the latest superhero flick, Iron Man. Now hit the download link 'til your mouse button goes click!

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Transformers Toy News: New "Transformers: Animated" Figures!

New Ultra-class Ultra Magnus, fresh from Botcon 2008. Damn, how sweet is this? Absolute perfect sculpt from the cartoon. Zero kibble!! This gem is going to be really hard to pass up.

Next up is Sentinel Prime - he may be a total douche on the cartoon, but he still gets an ass-kicking sculpt.

Transformers:Animated airs on Cartoon Network, Saturday mornings.

Images from http://seibertron.com/

Video Game News: "GTA IV" Getting Raves

After receiving a perfect 10 on IGN (the second they've ever given), I put in my preorder for Grand Theft Auto IV, and after reading the New York Times' review, I'm only more excited. Here's a clip from the review:

Published by Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto IV is a violent, intelligent, profane, endearing, obnoxious, sly, richly textured and thoroughly compelling work of cultural satire disguised as fun. It calls to mind a rollicking R-rated version of Mad magazine featuring Dave Chappelle and Quentin Tarantino, and sets a new standard for what is possible in interactive arts.

ELO Video Thursday: Hold On Tight

This is yet another ELO tune that's been popping up in commercials lately. Here it is, "Hold On Tight," from 1981's supremely weird Time album.