Posted by
Jeff Penner
- Wednesday, March 12, 2014
In a promo image for The Flash this week, Grant Gustin was revealed wearing the official costume for the first time. Now, just days later, he's gone full frontal Flash!
The Flash (a spin-off of Arrow) hopes to be picked up for a 2014-2015 season. The least we can all do is support the pilot and get this off the ground. I would love to view at least one season to see what they can do with it, as well as watch a crossover event. Check out these on-set images of Gustin as the Scarlet Speedster filming the pilot for The CW.
Opinions are going to be all over the map on this one. On the one hand, it's a very nice-looking design and much better than I was expecting. On the other hand, I would expect something a bit more friction-resistant for a runner.
As a comic book fan, I appreciate an artist who draws characters to their strengths. I like Michael Turner's style, for example, but would Superman and the Flash have the exact same body style? Or would Flash be sleeker, as befits a runner, while Supes' design would call for broader shoulders? I know it's hard to follow this policy in a live action show, but I had assumed they selected Gustin for his slim build and I don't feel this suit takes advantage of that.
Thoughts on the design? Overall, I think they got the color, cowl, and modern style correct.
Posted by
Michelle Quillen
If there was ever a winning combo in fighting game history, the latest collaboration between Capcom and Twitch should have Street Fighter fans celebrating a major victory.
Recently announced by the industry leader who brought us the Mega Man, Resident Evil, and Devil May Cry franchises, the Capcom Pro Tour will celebrate the popularity of the Street Fighter franchise by forming the first-ever fighting game league for its series.
Over the remainder of 2014, various tournaments and premier events will take place to provide organizers, sponsors, and the fighting game community an opportunity to gather and allow the best players to reach the finals of the Capcom Cup.
The beginning of the Street Fighter IV-focused tour will highlight Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition. Then, after its release in June, Ultra Street Fight IV will be phased in until the conclusion of the tour in December.
The Capcom Cup finals will offer 16 total spots for fighting game hopefuls, and there are two ways to qualify for their occupancy. Attend and win a premier event, and you’re instantly greenlit. The rest of the spots will be awarded though a new point structure that tracks the ranking of players as they compete.
Here are the dates and cities of seven of the premier events:
• Final Round (March 14~16 – Atlanta, GA, USA)
• NorCal Regionals (April 18~20 – Sacramento, CA, USA)
• Southeast Asia Majors (June 20~22 – Singapore)
• Community Effort Orlando (June 27~29 – Orlando, FL, USA)
• Evolution Championship Series (July 11~13 – Las Vegas, NV, USA)
• The Fall Classic (October 10~12 – Raleigh, NC, USA)
• DreamHack Winter (November 27~30 – Jönköping, Sweden)
Details about three more premier events are to come. The last six of the Capcom Cup spots will be determined using the aforementioned point structure after a preliminary group of ten premier events takes place. Twitch’s contribution to this partnership is in utilizing its widely known streaming capabilities to broadcast each faceoff on the Capcom Fighters Twitch channel. Subscribing to this stream will cost viewers $4.99.
Points will not only be awarded to the 16 spots at premier events, but also ranking tournaments (which are managed and streamed separate from the Capcom Pro Tour).
The current line-up of these ranking events is as follows:
• SoCal Regionals (February 28~March 2, Los Angeles, CA, USA)
• PAX East (April 11~13 – Boston, MA, USA)
• E3 (June 10~12 – Los Angeles, CA, USA)
• San Diego Comic Con (July 24~27 – San Diego, CA, USA)
For regional spots in southern California, points will be given retroactively. There is also more info regarding forthcoming ranking events to be announced at a later time.
Participants and spectators alike can follow the Capcom Pro Tour action via its official website. Is there an event taking place near you? Let us know how you’d fare in a Street Fighter tournament in the Comments below.
Posted by
Eric Minton
- Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Kristian Nairn, who plays the slow-witted giant Hodor on HBO's Game of Thrones, interviewed with WinterIsComing.net on March 11. While the actor discussed a number of things—his taste in music, his interest in World of Warcraft, his work on the TV drama Ripper Street, and the LARP documentary Treasure Trapped—his most noteworthy statement was that he's gay.
I have some friends in the gay community, "bears" as they're wont to call themselves, who hold you on a pretty high pedestal. One good friend of mine (I’ve known since we were in the 5th grade together) says your bear following is "extensive." Is this something you’re aware of?
Kristian: Well, in all honesty, when you talk about "the gay community," you are talking about MY community, haha. I AM aware of it yeah, and I think it's really lovely. There’s not a day that I don’t get a few messages, but 99% or more are super sweet and nothing smutty at all! Again, it’s a privilege, and I really mean that. I've never hidden my sexuality from anyone, my whole life in fact, and I’ve been waiting for someone to ask about it in an interview, cos it's not something you just blurt out. I’ve tried to lead the questions a few times, to no avail!
Well I think most people are respectful enough these days not to ask that sort of stuff directly, especially in print media interviews. But I am curious, seeing as how some people might react negatively to it, did most of the cast and crew have an understanding of it? Or was it just never really brought up?
Kristian: I had an upbringing to respect other people's privacy, and their right to be and choose what they want, and I expect, no, demand no less for myself. It’s a very small part of who I am on the whole, but nonetheless, in this day and age, it's important to stand up and be counted. I have and always will stand my ground. So, yeah, people have been great, on the show, but I don’t see why it would be an issue.
Surprised? Enthused? Interested in discussing the finer distinctions between bears and wargs? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
Posted by
The Dace Man
- Monday, March 10, 2014
The Internet certainly has its set of stars that are world renowned. Of those stars, we've seen a rise of talented, witty, and beautiful women who have taken the Internet by storm. Join me, Chris "The Dace Man" Dace over the course of the next few weeks as we crown the 2014 Internet Goddess.
Fanboys we have come to the Elegant Eight! In the Heavenly Sixteen, we saw Taylor Davis beat out Christina Grimmie. Also in that round we saw Catie Wayne dominate Lindsey Stirling. This week as we enter the Elegant Eight, we see the elegant musician take on the legend known as Boxxy! Check out the tale of the tape and vote for the Elegant Eight!
Taylor Davis (Musician)
YouTube is a forum to showcase the world's true talents. That is definitely the case when it comes to Taylor Davis. The beautiful American composer has shown the world just how talented she is on the violin, not to mention shown her geekier side by playing our favorite video game and nerdy music. Releasing several albums, including one with fellow tournament mate Lara De Wit, Taylor has shown that her skills and music to soothe the soul are enjoyed by all. With a well-balanced love for geek culture, as well as cosplay from time to time, she has stolen the hearts of many a geek. Taylor's spot on the Internet Goddess Tournament is well deserved!
Catie Wayne (YouTube Personality, Vlogger)
In late 2008 Catie Wayne burst onto the Internet scene with an energetic vlog under the character of Boxxy. With high energy and talking about everyday life, Boxxy took the Internet by storm, including the infamous site 4chan. Hers was a character that was so unique it hooked the attention of the Internet audience. Boxxy was one of the original Internet phenomenons and generated a lot of attention both positive and negative. Without a doubt she has secured a spot on the 2014 Internet Goddess Tournament.
Who's moving on to the Fabulous Four?!?!?
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Posted by
Unknown
- Saturday, March 8, 2014
I can assure you that your eyes did not deceive you, this is genuinely happening, The Last of Us is coming to the big screen! It was only a matter of time before the brilliant story got picked up, and there's actually a chance of it being a thoroughly good film, with the creative director for the game Neil Druckmann writing the script for the movie adaptation and Screen Gems distributing it. Naughty Dog's co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra will be producing the action-packed movie, with Bruce Straley and Neil Druckmann coming in for the creative side of things.
Here's Screen Gem's president Clint Culpepper on why he trusts Neil Druckmann to pen the movie:
"Screen Gems' Brian Dukes and Eric Ling brought this game to my attention, insisting we go after it. When I saw the quality of the storytelling, I knew the audience for this project was far greater than just the gaming community and that Neil Druckmann must write the screenplay. I am thrilled that Sony Computer Entertainment America's Riley Russell was able to get me in front of Neil and Evan Wells to plead my case. And Sam and his team at Ghost House round out the perfect team to help realize Neil's vision."
The Last of Us is an action-adventure survival horror game. It follows the story of two survivors, Joel and Ellie, as they try and make their way through a postapocalyptic world. They must fight to survive in a world infected by the horrific cordeyceps virus, which has turned people into zombie-like beings. Those aren't the only threat; players also encounter hostile humans, bandits, and cannibals.
Watch the trailer for the game here:
What are your opinions on the game becoming a movie? Let us know below!
The Flash (a spin-off of Arrow) hopes to be picked up for a 2014-2015 season. The least we can all do is support the pilot and get this off the ground. I would love to view at least one season to see what they can do with it, as well as watch a crossover event. Check out these on-set images of Gustin as the Scarlet Speedster filming the pilot for The CW. 
Opinions are going to be all over the map on this one. On the one hand, it's a very nice-looking design and much better than I was expecting. On the other hand, I would expect something a bit more friction-resistant for a runner.
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