The Return of Duke Nukem

September 3rd, 2010

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Today 2K Games and Gearbox announced that Duke Nukem Forever will finally hit stores in 2011 for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

For those who are too young to remember or just aren’t into gaming that heavy please believe this is a very big deal. The follow up to the original Duke Nukem game has had more false starts and delays than Detox and Chinese Democracy combined. Unlike Dre’s on again off again opus you can actually get your hands on Duke Nukem forever now. The game will be playable right now for all attendees 17 and older of this year’s Penny Arcade Expo at the 2K Booth (booth #3417).

More info on the DNF After the jump »

Snoop Dogg Invades Rock Band

September 3rd, 2010

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There goes the neighborhood. The good people over at Harmonix have finally added some hip-hop flavor to the Rock Band franchise via none other than the Doggfather himself… Snoop Dogg. Eight of Snoop’s songs spanning his entire career will be available throughout September in the Rock Band music store.

Snoop who is a regular gamer seems pretty excited about his inclusion. “I consider myself an OG gamer, and to be chosen as the first hip hop artist to appear in Rock Band…well, it doesn’t get any better than that, ya dig?!?” Snoop said. “I know my fans gonna get down with tha Pound with this one and tha youngsters really gonna realize who started this gamer ish, u hear me?!?”

Tracklist and pricing are listed After the jump »

NCAA Football ‘11 Review

September 2nd, 2010

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NCAA Football 11
EA SPORTS
PS3, Xbox 360
8.5 out of 10

At its core, NCAA Football 11 is the same game it has been for the past few seasons. With latest release, EA changed the intro sequence to give the gamer a more collegiate atmosphere, but since so many of the animations are exactly the same as any other school, it wears off after a couple of games played. Graphics are still sharp, and the fans look even more realistic than they used to. NCAA Football 11 continues this trend by combining a solid gameplay engine, a fluid player control mechanism, nifty on-line dynasty improvements, and a more intelligent AI to create a more real gameplay experience.

Full review After the jump »

RZA Joins DJ Hero 2

September 2nd, 2010

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Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA is the latest artist to be added to the ever expanding DJ Hero 2 lineup. The MC/producer will be featured as a playable character and he also mixed and produced two exclusive tracks featuring LL Cool J “I Can’t Live Without My Radio” mixed With Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five “The Message” and Damian Marley “Welcome To Jamrock” mixed With Walter Murphy “A Fifth of Beethoven.”

“I’m very excited to be involved with DJ Hero 2. As both a DJ and gamer from an early age, the game combines two of my passions,” said RZA. “I loved working with the team and am excited for the fans to hear the two brand-new mixes I put together just for this game. Bong bong!”

DJ Hero 2 hits stores on October 19th.

Apple’s Fall 2010 Lineup

September 2nd, 2010

Just in time for the back-to-school/holiday shopping season, Apple’s unleashed a slew of new iPod goodies for us techies out there.

Here’s all the info from Apple’s Fall 2010 event.

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Apple finally updated there under utilized Apple TV. Now a streaming-focused device in a small, black, hockey puck design, it boast HDMI, Ethernet, optical audio, and USB outputs, and of course 802.11n for the cable-averse. Inside, Apple dumped the hard drive, instead you’ll be streaming everything from the Internet or your computer.

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They hooked up with ABC and Fox to give owners new streaming HD TV rentals for a mere 99 cents, while first run HD movies will go for $4.99. Other services include Netflix, YouTube, Flickr, and Mobile Me, along with Rotten Tomatoes integration in the movie catalog. Apple will start shipping the new Apple TV in four weeks for $99.

Hit the jump for more product images and info.

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Shots Fired

August 30th, 2010

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The makers of Power Gig: Rise of the SixString have brought 5o Cent level disrespect to the video game world with their latest viral video. These guys actually took a huge bundle of fake guitars (the kind we all use on Rock Band and Guitar Hero) and threw them out of plane into an active volcano. Absolutely insane.

As you might have expected, Power Gig uses a real six string guitar for gameplay. The name of the game is horrible but they’ve definitely got our attention.

Power Gig will arrive in stores this fall on Xbox 360 and PS3. Hit the jump for cover art.

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DJ Hero 2 Full Tracklisting

August 29th, 2010

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Activision recently announced the full tracklisting for the DJ Hero 2. There will be 105 songs and 80 mixes of the songs put together by some of the most prolific DJ’s in the world. The game hits stores October 19th. Until this peep the tracklisting After the jump »

Keds For Jeffrey

August 24th, 2010

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This season, the Keds for Jeffrey duo created classic-colored patent leather styles. The thankfully not-so-shiny patent leather kicks are available exclusively at Jeffrey New York and Atlanta as well as Fred Segal Feet LA. The shoe retails for $110.

True 14th Anniversary Collection

August 23rd, 2010

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In celebration of 14 years of business San Francisco based line True releases this capsule collection. Designed to handle the variety of temperatures & elements one may deal with on a typical Bay Area summer day, the Anti-Champion collection features tees, crewnecks, zip hoodies and the all important flask.

Anti-Champions, the True 14th anniversary collection is available now at True San Francisco, True East & online at trueclothing.net

Hit the jump for more detailed images.

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Saw II: Flesh & Blood Screenshots

August 23rd, 2010

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Today Konami announced that SAW II: Flesh & Blood will be available on October 19 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation3.

SAW II: Flesh & Blood features new traps and puzzles, more visceral combat, and an all-new storyline that takes place between the first and second movies. Gamers take on the role of Detective Tapp’s estranged son, Michael, who is trying to understand his father’s death. As players navigate their way through Jigsaw’s terrifying world, they will face puzzles while also defending themselves against the minions Jigsaw has placed in their path.

More screenshots After the jump »


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