Points of Interest – 9/21/07
InFormers: Robots in the News
- ReproLabels has got some new stuff for you to deck out your Autobots and Decepticons with, including some labels to make Movie Ironhide a little more like G1 Trailbreaker, and others for Throttlebots, Computron, and more.
All decked out, they look quite nice.
Assorted Mushrooms
- Ah, Japan. What will you and your game shows think of next?
Dizzy boxing over a pool of hot water, you say?
All I can say is, where do you go from here? This stuff beats Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? for pure entertainment value by a country mile.
- He-Man = He-Pwned
- So the 5th turtle looks at the recent Mattel toy recall. One part sort of caught my eye, though:
But, a parent might ask, why 56 Polly Pocket sets? Wouldn?t a half-dozen meet the needs of any child? And why teach 4-year-olds the fine points of cosmetics?
I’m not sure how seriously I can take this, coming from a blog about a franchise whose merchandised line of action figures included the likes of “Star Trek Turtles,” “Farmer Mike,” and “Turtle Troll” dolls.
I won’t go so far as to claim hypocrisy or anything (times have changed), but it has to at least be considered a little ironic.
- King of the Hill is an interesting show, with funny moments that aren’t nearly as over-the-top as you’re likely to see on The Simpsons, Family Guy, or South Park. It’s kind of simple, and therein lies its charm.
IGN visits with the cast during a recording session and talk to them about what it’s like bringing a bunch of rednecks from fictional Arlen, Texas to life.
Video Power
- Realism is overrated. I deal with reality every day. Arcade action is where it’s at.
And arcade action is what it’s all about in After Burner by SEGA, which ScrewAttack.com looks back on with fond memories.
How arcades could die with this sort of action going on is beyond me.
- IGN takes a neat look at The History of Halo and the series’ evolution, revealing some other facts along the way that some of you may not have known.
Remember how Halo 2‘s ending almost universally disappointed people? Originally, that game was going to be the original title to “Finish the Fight.”
- I’m not huge into rap or anything, but I have always enjoyed Will Smith’s works, as well as his movies and TV and such. Leads me to wonder what his nephew’s music will be like.
- Weird story.
So as a promotional activity (I would assume), Master Chief goes to Sydney, Australia… and is kicked out?
The reason given is “Assault Rifles weren’t really allowed on Opera House property.”
Ok, fair enough, but Chief doesn’t seem to be packing in any of these shots, and even if he was, I very much doubt it was real, anyway.
Crazy…
- Who’s hot, and who’s not? That’s the question posed by Game Daily as they look at the hottest powered armor suits of 2007.
What, no Model-A MegaMerge?
- GameDaily also asks Mr. Miyamoto what everyone wants to know: how do you make your games so timeless? Among other things.
- Worried that the new Halo 3 ads are going to spoil you on what happens in the game?
Games Radar goes in with Bungie to discuss the cool yet controversial ad campaign behind the third title of the trilogy.
- Huh. I guess that despite high sales numbers, demand, and tons of buzz, the Wii is still going to the dogs.
- While I don’t believe this is the Jackass crew proper, their recreation of Donkey Kong is still rather entertaining.
But no hammer? That’s just not playing fair. But on the upside, at least these barrels aren’t taking detours down ladders.
- *stares closely at the logos adorning the shirts*
“…Metal Gear?!”
Sorry, just had to. HAD TO.
–LBD “Nytetrayn”