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April 18, 2013April 18, 2013

OBLIVION: A Twisty, Ticking ‘Tom’…

Score. Though one has to feel for Oblivion, the latest action catapult from some guy named Tom. The film has got everything going on for it but.. time. Time, why, because blockbuster sequels and superhero movies have taken over the conscience of both nerds and "normal" people alike, whether they want to admit it or not. Oblivion …

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April 16, 2013January 2, 2014

INJUSTICE: A God Among Fighting Games

When I first had the chance to demo Injustice: Gods Among Us at E3 last year, I was almost sure this was Mortal Kombat with a mere DC superhero skin. Boy, was I wrong. There are so many elements to this fighter that make this one different than any other; and, with as many hours …

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April 15, 2013April 15, 2013

DEFIANCE: Only ‘Fate’ commands this Pilot.

When you start throwing out expectations for your show using names like "Battlestar Galactica" and "Firefly," you're already digging yourself into a deep ditch. It's the kind of hype that makes the Syfy-watching vets cringe. Or even worse, the kind of hype a new, intended viewership wouldn't even understand. That's one problem. Then, you go …

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April 11, 2013April 11, 2013

The Weekly Worship: those darn ‘Godbombin’ Vikings!

There's never been a better time to be a Nordic warrior. The History Channel's Vikings is the closest thing to a weekly episodic Thor series; Jason Aaron's Thor: God of Thunder is enjoying the character's finest run since J.M.S.; and Alan Taylor's Thor: The Dark World hits theaters this fall. Not to mention the Odinson …

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April 8, 2013April 8, 2013

Introducing… Nerd Swag (Volume 1)

Part 1 of 3, or of 4, or 5.. ‘cause I simply had no idea there’d be so much to write about “Nerd Rap” made cool for the masses. Nerd Rap – and I really dislike this term – often comes with heavily negative connotations. There was an era when it actually became really cool …

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April 3, 2013

Wrestlemania XXIX: Sweatin’ to the Oldies – what else!

I grew up in Kansas City. There are a few absolute truths if you grew up in Kansas City. 1. Your sports teams are horrible. I am a Chiefs apologist, and I point to the era of Derrick Thomas - but the Chiefs have disappointed even when they were good. 2. You will have an …

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