Mario and Luigi Jump into the New Wii U Deluxe Set
Nintendo announced today the launch of the new Wii U Deluxe set that will include two of their biggest video game names: Mario and Luigi. Beginning November 1, the Wii U Deluxe model will come with both “New Super Mario Bros. U” and…
Mitch Hurwitz Talks Arrested Development Season 4 Faults and Plans For Season 5/Movie
Mitch Hurwitz is no stranger to the criticisms about season four of “Arrested Development.” As soon as the revived season aired on Netflix, fans and critics were divided about whether it was a great return or the disjointed format did the…
17 Minutes of Batman: Arkham Origins Gameplay
A video showing 17 minutes of gameplay in “Batman: Arkham Origins” has been released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The video features senior producer Ben Mattes and gameplay director Michael McIntyre. Developed by Warner Bros.…
Celebrate 50 Years of Doctor Who with The Day of the Doctor Trailer
This is a big year for the BBC series, “Doctor Who.” Not only is Matt Smith leaving the role to be taken over by Peter Capaldi, but it is also the 50th Anniversary of the longest running science fiction series ever. In honor of the milestone,…
Michael Fassbender Discusses Assassin’s Creed: The Movie
It is okay, Michael Fassbender, I still find you dreamy. The actor, who is set to star in the film adaptation, revealed earlier this week that he has never played the game, “Assassin’s Creed.”
Oculus: Motion-Sickness is Solved
Brendan Iribe, the head of Oculus, recently discussed the future of the highly anticipated virtual reality hardware gaming system. The Oculus Rift is on the minds of gamers everywhere as it appears we are on the verge of a new age in gaming. But there…
Games with Gold Program Will Remain Ongoing for Xbox 360
“Games With Gold,” the Xbox Live program that gives Live players a new free game twice a month will remain longer than initially believed. The program will remain an “ongoing benefit” for Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox 360. This…
BBC America Greenlights New Original Series “Intruders”
BBC America has greenlit a brand new project called “Intruders.” The series is a thriller/drama about a secret society devoted to pursuing immortality by seeking refuge in the bodies of others.
National Book Award Finalists Announced
The five finalists for the National Book Award for fiction has been officially announced. The finalists include Thomas Pynchon (The Bleeding Edge), Jhumpa Lahiri (The Lowland), James McBride (The Good Lord Bird), Rachel Kushner, (The Flamethrowers), and…
A Japanese Cat Cafe That Specializes in (adorable) Black Cats
I am a HUGE supporter of bringing Japanese cat cafes to America. Especially after seeing this recent news item. A new cafe has sprung up in Himeji, Japan that apparently specializes in black cats. Called the “Cafe Nekobiyaka Kuro Neko cm,”…