Role-playing, just as the title suggests, is the ability to step into the shoes of a character and consciously act out the adopted role. Also known as the writing alternative when compared to Cosplay, it is a popular hobby enjoyed by many tumblr. users and anime fans worldwide. After exploring tumblr. for a few hours,…
There was no doubt that Assassin’s Creed III took center stage when Ubisoft gave away their presentation at the E3 Expo last month. However, the industry was also proud to announce a companion piece to the franchise that would be enjoyed exclusively by PlayStation Vita players, namely Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation. What comes as a…
From his role as the young Erik Lensherr or better known as Magneto in X-Men: First Class (2011) to the mechanized David in our recent sci-fi blockbuster Prometheus (2012), multi-talented Michael Fassbender is now acknowledging his allegiance to the gaming industry by co-producing and starring in the big-screen adaptation of Ubisoft’s brainchild, Assassin’s Creed. Now,…
With E3 now in the bag, we begin our countdown to some of the most anticipated games that are due for release right around the corner. Big shots such as Halo 4, Dead Space 3, and Assassin’s Creed III go without saying, but what about the other ‘underdogs’? Sony’s conference blew audiences away with…
Assassin’s Creed fans, rejoice! Ubisoft has finally pulled up the curtains to unveil the AC III Limited Edition for North America, crafted especially for PS3 and Xbox 360 gamers. If you have seen the collectors editions made exclusively for Europe, you will probably be thinking damn, that’s an even better deal. Nevertheless, we may not…
When Blizzard decided to take the in-game gold Auction House to the next level that involves the green in your wallet, it came as no surprise that such an experiment would be the center of attention. It has been almost a decade since illegal black market sellers have made a living by trading virtual gear…
The Gundam Series have long dominated and maintained its popularity in today’s popular culture since the late 1970s. Whether it is Mobile Suit Gundam or Gundam SEED, it is clear that the Gundam franchise is a landmark in the world of mecha anime and will continue to garner fans worldwide from one generation to the…
1. Halo: Energy Sword Over seven years have passed, but I still remember the day when I stepped into the shoes of the Arbiter in Halo 2 and lunged towards enemies that resulted in instant kills. First thought: HECK YEAH. Not only was it effective in campaign (especially against the Flood), wielding the sword…
Sure, we have the iPhone 4S, 3D Television and Xbox Kinect, but where are the flying cars, teleportation devices, or robot helpers? The classic television series The Jetsons predicted a button pushing lifestyle by 2062, where everything you needed was at your very fingertips. Whether its instant food, access to your flying car, or traveling…
For those of us who have long followed the manga as well as the recently suspended anime series, it is safe to say that Tite Kubo’s Bleach is a fantastical series worthy of your attention. Revolving around the adventures of substitute Soul Reaper (?? Shinigami) Kurosaki Ichigo, we are launched into two worlds that separate…
The Gundam universe has long been idolized as one of the most popular anime series that features mecha wars, where these giant robots have often been called “Mobile Suits.” That said, it came as no surprise that this series launched in 1979 as a TV Show entitled Mobile Suit Gundam. Now almost 30 years later,…
Aliens, flying cars, human cloning, and the end of the human race. Through numerous blockbusters, video games, and books, we’ve begun to visualize the multitude of possibilities about what the future holds in store for us may it be extraordinary or grim. But let us take a step back into our childhood or even take…
