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The Dace Man
- Saturday, November 15, 2014
Hey, hey, hey, Dacetacular nation! Dace Man here with the 22nd edition of The Dace Man Plays!
Going forward, yours truly will play a game here and there usually for about 10 to 20 minutes because, frankly, anything longer and you all would lose interest. Hear my commentary as I take on some of the classics and some of the new-age stuff I don't quite understand!
In this installment, my nephew John teams up and loses track of time with fellow Dace Man Show co-host Gibby. This time we play Playstation 3's Twisted Metal and the second level in the Sweet Tooth Campaign. See how delusional and deranged we get while playing for over an hour and with my nephew, who is clearly better than us, in part two.
As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course, the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case a PlayStation 3 controller—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!
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- Friday, November 14, 2014
Are horror movies not scary enough for you? Do you play Silent Hill or The Evil Within without even flinching? If so, Affected might just be what your psycho self needs to feel scared. I know I need it.
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| The Manor |
Affected, a virtual reality horror game that uses both the Kickstarter-funded Cyberith Virtualizer (due to be released in early 2015) and the next generation Oculus Rift, allows the player to fully immerse her- or himself into the game.
According to its developer, Fallen Planet Studios, Affected has "no puzzles to solve, no coins to collect"—the player just has to make it to the end in one piece.
The journey takes you through three terrifying environments: The Manor, The Asylum, and the The Carnival. Each level makes use of various thematic fears and phobias, lots of jumpscares, cutting-edge 3D graphics, and dynamic sound effects, all in order to launch the player into a world filled with nightmares. The developer promises "heightened feelings of tension and more importantly, unprecedented levels of fear."
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| The Asylum |
Although one can download the game and play it on a regular computer, Fallen Planet Studios has partnered up with Cyberith and Oculus to create the ultimate immersive experience.
The Cyberith Virtualizer consists of a flat base plate whose low-friction surface allows the player to "walk, run, and strafe freely in every direction," and a uniquely constructed ring that allows one to use "vertical movements such as jumping and crouching, as well as a 360° axial rotation." Cyberith promises its design allows for "movement [that] feels realistic, dramatically enhancing immersion [and] the adjustable harness ensures that movement through virtual worlds is effortless."
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| The Carnival |
The Oculus Rift allows the player to seamlessly look around the virtual world by using "custom tracking technology to provide ultra-low latency 360° head tracking." It also possesses a stereoscopic 3D, which allows one to perceive images the same way one's eyes perceive them in the real world, creating a much more natural and comfortable experience.
If Affected makes anyone feel "comfortable" remains to be seen.
Still curious about this game and all the technology that it involves? Then check out this young lady attempting to conquer Affected by playing with both Oculus and the Virtualizer.
You can download the game at https://share.oculus.com/app/affected.
Are you ready for this? Let me know what you think by leaving me comments below!
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Fanboys Anonymous
Throughout the series The Hunger Games by author Suzanne Collins, the symbol of the mockingjay represents the unity of the districts of Panem in their fight against the oppression of the Capitol in honor of their figurehead, Katniss Everdeen.
This symbol is brought to the forefront more than ever in the latest installment of the film franchise, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.
In preparation for its upcoming release, Fanboys Anonymous is partnering up with TV Store Online for another special giveaway contest where you can win a free mockingjay pendant necklace by showing your support for the website where geeks go for everything nerdy.
Hunger Games fans unite! If you're a fan of this beloved series of novels, why not show it off with this classy Hunger Games necklace? The officially licensed pendant necklace features the Mockingjay pin that Katniss wears during the Hunger Games.
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Emblazon yourself with the symbol of the rebellion by entering this contest now!
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There are no limits on how many chances to win that you can earn:
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Like the Fanboys Anonymous Facebook page
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The more points you earn, the more chances you have to win! The winner will be chosen in a random draw and contacted through their social media account.
DISCLAIMER: The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. If the winner has not redeemed his or her prize in 7 days, a new winner will be chosen. No points will be awarded to contestants who unsubscribe and resubscribe to an account. Only one point is awarded per account subscription. No members of the Fanboys Anonymous team are eligible to win.
Thank you for supporting Fanboys Anonymous and TV Store Online!
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Kym Pressley
- Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Shuffle forward and consume the brains of the masses in Hungry Hal, a comedic side-scrolling endless runner. Dodge explosions, missiles, and bear traps as you collect bones to purchase power ups and compete for highest score. While there are more than a few endless runners out there, Hungry Hal sticks out because of the comedic elements, theme, and the differences in game play.
In Hungry Hal, there are three lanes laden with traps that you run down horizontally. Hitting these traps slows you for a few seconds and lowers your hunger meter. Obviously, when your hunger meter empties, you're dead—for real this time. To replenish it, you chase down people trying to escape the zombie apocalypse and feast upon their grey matter.
Attacking a person takes their brain as they let out a funny death cry. As you advance further in the level, the people will launch into a dead sprint to get away, letting out another funny sound. More obstacles get in the way of your feast the further you go, making the game more difficult but giving a rewarding feeling as you climb the leader boards. The game's only substantial set back is the one shared by most endless runners; once the competitive aspect fades, the game becomes repetitive. However, until it does, it's a fun and engaging way to pass the time.
Overall, I give Hungry Hal a 4/5. It sticks well to its theme of a zombie apocalypse, manages to make it funny, and has simple controls with increasingly challenging game play. I recommend giving it a try and let me know what you think about it.
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- Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Long before vampires sparkled and had awkward relationships with expressionless teenage girls, they were interesting villains who acted as walking metaphors for society's darkest desires and sexuality.
Aside from the ones inspired by the rat-like appearance of Nosferatu (hello, The Strain), many of these bloodsuckers are attractive and extremely seductive, making it hard for their victims to not want to trade bodily fluids, mostly blood, with them.
After a year in production, Victor Matellano's Vampyres, a remake of Jose Larraz's 1974 erotic-horror cult classic, is finally done. The story, written by Larraz himself, focuses on a "lesbian vampire couple [who] waylay and abduct various passer-byes, both male and female, to hold them captive at their rural manor in the English countryside in order to kill and feed on them to satisfy their insatiable thirst for blood."
In other words, there is plenty of sex and bloodbaths.
Check out the trailer, which should be noted is definitely not safe for work!
The film stars Marta Flich and Almudena Léon as the vampires and various Eurohorror celebrities such as Conrado San MartÃn (The Awful Dr. Orloff), May Heatherly (Pieces), Fele MartÃnez (Tesis), Antonio Mayans (Oasis of the Zombies), Lone Fleming (Tombs of the Blind Dead), and genre veteran Caroline Munro (1980's Maniac, Spy Who Loved Me).
Special effects makeup artist Colin Arthur, responsible not only for the effects in the original film but also for the ones in Conan and The Never Ending Story, was in charge of the bloodbaths and gore.
Is your blood pumping for this movie? Let us have it in the comments below!
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The Dace Man
- Monday, November 10, 2014
"Six seasons and a movie" seemed like a farfetched idea if you base it on Community's luck with NBC, but thankfully, Yahoo! took a gamble and signed them on for that sixth season as part of the Yahoo! Screens lineup.
Unfortunately, due to the constant uncertainty of a renewal, many of the beloved Greendale Community College students won't be showing up because the stars playing those roles sought work elsewhere. Last season, the show lost Troy Barnes (Donald Glover) and Pierce Hawthorne (Chevy Chase), and it was recently announced that Shirley Bennett will be missing this season because Yvette Nicole Brown will be taking care of a family emergency. The gang has effectively been cut in half, and we can't expect Professor Ian Duncan or Buzz Hickey to be returning on a regular basis, either. Needless to say, this hopeful sixth season got the wind knocked out of it quickly. Luckily, the Dacetacular one has some good news for Community fans.
Joining the already enlisted students and faculty at Greendale will be Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds) and Keith David (Enlisted). Brewster will play Francesca "Frankie" Dart, an advisor brought in to help Dean Pelton (Jim Rash) and the faculty spruce up the school. David will play Elroy Patashnik, a retired scientist looking to reinvent himself. Fans of the show should recognize Keith David for appearing on episode 14 of season 3, "Pillows and Blankets" as the narrator of the documentary, as well as having been a principal member of the cast of the show The Cape, which has frequently been referenced on Community over the years.
The sixth season of Community is set to air exclusively on Yahoo! in early 2015.
As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course, the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case your Greendale Spirit—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!
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