Ohio State University Marching Band Puts On Video Game Half-Time Show
Now and then in life, I run across something which makes me look at myself and want to push the limits. Something which inspires me to discover out how high I can soar.
And then I see things which clearly illustrates how puny and pathetic most of my accomplishments will ultimately be. Things like what the Ohio State Marching Band pulled off this last Saturday, Aside from it being an amazing feat of coordination, it proves that with skill, innate talent, and tons of practice, you too can be part of an enormous Pikachu. Read On »
Stringed Orchestra Brings Video Game Classics To Life – Game Music (Album) Review
I was exposed to a wide variety of music as a child, very much in part due to my father’s appreciation for the art as both an aficionado and performer. Many late nights were spent next to my heater vent as I listened to him play the drums in the basement with his 70s and 80s rock cover bands, with my mother wondering why I was so very tired in the morning having ‘gone to bed’ no later than 8PM the previous night. This appreciation for music extended beyond the Rock n’ Roll to Classical music. At the age of 8 he gave me his clarinet, and I joined the school band to learn about the art of brass and woodwind instruments. As I grew up, the 90s Grunge movement stole my attention away from the clarinet, and gave me the desire to learn to play guitar, but I always had an appreciation for the classical, symphonic music that follows me to this day. Read On »
Just Dance 4’s Toronto Launch Party and Hands-On
With less than a week to go before the American launch of Just Dance 4, Ubisoft showed us Torontonians just how to party on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Ubisoft Canada’s launch party was held at Maison Mercer, a chic nightclub situated in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District. The event coordinators definitely knew what they were doing when they picked the venue—with its multilevel floors, central stage, leather couches, fully supplied bars, and professional dancers showing off their Just Dance moves, the party was hopping right from the start! Read On »
CliffyB: Taking His Lancer And Going Home.
As stated on the Epic Games website, Cliff Bleszinski, or He Who Puts Chainsaws On Guns, has stepped down as Epic’s design director and is riding his Brumak out for parts unknown. From a note to his colleagues: Read On »
Forza Horizon Demo Drops October 9th
Microsoft today announced that the demo for Forza Horizon will be available for download on Xbox Live this October 9th. As an additional bonus, gamers who download the Forza Horizon demo will also unlock the 2013 SRT Viper GTS which was designed to highlight “Forza Horizon’s ‘gone-gold’ status” Read On »
New A World Of Keflings DLC Announced
If you’re jonesing to get some fresh content for A World Of Keflings then you will be getting your fix soon, as Ninja Bee announced that a new expansion is coming soon – who’s theme was selected by fans in a contest earlier this year. Read On »
Original Mass Effect Coming To PlayStation 3
Bioware today announced that Mass Effect will finally be arriving on the PlayStation 3 in the upcoming Mass Effect Trilogy; a compilation title containing all three of the Sci-Fi action-shooter-RPG. Read On »
Lorne Balfe Returns As Skylanders: Giants Composer – Soundtrack Out Now
If you enjoyed the music of the smash hit Sylanders: Spyro’s Adventure then you’re in for a treat, as it was announced today that composer Lorne Balfe has returned to pen the original score for the sequel Skylanders: Giants. As well, the soundtrack for the upcoming title is available now for digital download – in case you want to give a listen a little early. Read On »
Gearbox Does Good Things
I am at a point in my life where I at times find it difficult to believe in good deeds for the sake thereof. I am inclined to cast a jaundiced eye upon such works as PR stunts, or anything but what it purports to be, which is unadulterated good. In this world? Please. But every so often something comes along and proves the defensive stance of my ordinarily impenetrable Cynic Style isn’t without its weaknesses. Every so often a practitioner of the Way appears and unleashes something so charged with altruism it should be preceded by ”Ah-tatatatatatata!” Read On »
Sony Missing An Opportunity With No North America 12GB PS3
Yesterday, Sony announced a new lineup of “super slim” PlayStation 3 consoles. The CECH-4000 series consoles will be featuring a slimmer look than the current model available in the United States and Canada, feature a top loading Blu-ray drive, come in charcoal black or classic white, and feature a 250GB or 500GB hard drive. In Europe, they’ll be receiving a different SKU that contains 12GB of internal memory instead of the hard drive (an option that can be purchased separately at a later time will be available), however, this model will not be available in North America, and Sony could be missing out on a great opportunity because of it. Read On »