1. First up, just wanted to share some goodies I found on YouTube.

   Some of you have no doubt seen TransFormers: Armada, overall probably one of the least-positively received cartoons out of the entire 20+ year history of TransFormers.

   For me personally, while it had a few neat moments and bits here and there, it’s all about the last episode, “Mortal Combat.” And finally, thanks to the miracle of YouTube, you can see it for yourself(if you haven’t before).

   For the most part, forget all the good and bad about the series. This ep gives us what I personally think is one of the best Optimus Prime vs. Megatron(or Galvatron, as the case may be) battles ever, even if some of the surrounding stuff is a little peculiar.

   First up is the opening.

   Part 1, the recap of what’s going on, the setup, and the start to the battle.

   Part 2, the battle rages.

   Part 3, the resolution.

   And as a bonus treat, someone redubbed the fight scene to The Touch, by Stan Bush from the original TransFormers movie.

2. While on the subject of YouTube, Lyra Silverblade brought to my attention a cool stop-motion Space Invaders recreation, using people sitting in a theater to recreate the action. Very nicely done.
3. In a follow-up to the best guest stars on The Simpsons, IGN now brings us their “Top 25 Simpsons Peripheral Characters.”

   Professor Frink is all about the win, baby. And Fat Tony rocks.

4. With word that Tecmo will be taking part in Nintendo’s Virtual Console on Wii, IGN takes a look back at the company’s first game, Rygar, and assesses whether or not it’s likely to make the cut.

   Me? I hope so. I never played it much myself, it was more like one of those games I’d watch my parents play(though I’d mess around a bit). I should give it a shot myself.

5. As IGN promised, a look at the new BioMetals from Mega Man ZX.

   I’m kind of liking Model PX myself… or maybe I like FX more… but then there’s…

6. Next-Gen sits down and takes a look at the troubles of the PS3 which Sony’s new publicist must contend with.

   All I can say is, man, good luck. You’re going to need it.

7. Go Nintendo has an interesting exclusive, an interview with Star Fox Command’s producer and director.

   (Incidently, I wouldn’t say that “many” of the past Star Fox games were on-rails shooters…)

8. Hey, remember when Uwe Boll called out anyone who’d criticized his movies to meet him in the ring for a boxing match?

   Well, Joystiq has footage of the first match.

   Can’t say I’m impressed with his opposition, though I guess if you’re going to pick your battles, pick someone who can’t take a punch…

9. I don’t know about anyone else, but this is how I first learned to use a mouse.
10. Kotaku comes through with the easy way to slaughter 60,000 zombies in Dead Rising, thereby earning yourself that weapon of weapons, the Mega-Buster.

LBD “Nytetrayn”

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