Wednesday, April 30, 2014

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - Entertainment Weekly Magazine BATMAN Cover Hits The Shelves


OK, I have not gone to the book store yet to totally confirm it but the latest issue of ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Magazine with THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman Movie Cover Story is suppose to be out today. If not, then look for it very soon. The cover has an excellent photo of the new bat-suit worn by Christian Bale. There are also a few pics inside that are great. The ones I've seen mainly feature Batman, Bane, and Jim Gordon, with NO Catwoman.

New BATMAN DOLLAR ITEMS at TARGET StoresNow!




Over at our BAT-BLOG Facebook page a sweet girl named Jennifer was very thoughtful and sent us some wonderful pics of a few brand-new BATMAN and JOKER Goodies she grabbed at her local TARGET Store. Yes, they have more Bat-items in their "Dollar Sale Area" again! But, I checked two of my local stores and nothing! So maybe they'll be out soon. Anyways, be sure to keep an eye out for this stuff. It's usually pretty cool and you can't beat the price! Shown here are a Batman Spiral Notebook, a JOKER Little Children Book ( all the pages are paper-board ), and a Notebook with Stickers. Also, my two top favorites: a 12-Piece Magnet Set & a Small Tin Pail with the Bat-Logo. Yeah! Thanks Jennifer, You ROCK!!

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Reach Game play Statistics




As ususal I'm gonna cherry pick the best bits of out of Urks's Bungie Weekley Update. I LOVE how he's not such a smug wiseass like that other guy was, Luke. Like Frankie did when he was at Bungie, Urk sets the tone just right.

So some stats from the update. People love Halo: Reach and here's the proof:
  • 31,000,000 Games have been played since launch
  • 98,000,000 Player-games have been recorded
  • 8,214,338 Daily Challenges have been completed
  • 255,996 Weekly Challenges have been completed
  • 78,499,560,895 Total Credits have been earned
  • 953 Man-years have been spent in matchmade games
  • 1365 Man-years have been spent in campaign
  • 854,107 files have been uploaded
  • 577,804 recommendations have been sent to friends
Thay's a boat load of numbers eh?



The Boot: Harsh but fair?
I noted I got booted from matchmaking a couple of times immediately after killing a team player after they RAN INTO MY GRENADES. I was impressed with the speed with which I was nerfed. Urk provides an insight: hate the game, not the player:
"We're seeing reports of players being booted for betrayals after just one measly stinkin' team kill. Yup, it actually can and will happen, but as always, it's a bit more nuanced than it appears to be on first glance.
Currently Halo: Reach is using a betrayal system similar to the one employed by Halo 2, where players accumulate strikes against their betrayal count not just for straight up kills, but also for doing non-fatal damage to their teammates.

Of course, none of that is communicated very well in game, so it's no surprise that you're freaking out about it. Even internally, we've already talked about tweaks to the current system and we're looking into deploying a solution. Don't worry; it's something we can configure without a major update, so you can expect to hear back from us soon about some modified betrayal booting conditions. Maybe December. (Yes, that's a joke.)

For now, here's how you remedy the problem:

Stop shooting your teammates
Seems like pretty fair advice, harder said than done though the way I play!

Hints and Ticks: for Halo; Reach


"There will be order in this Council!"
Here's some hints and ticks on defeating the Covenant as supplied by Bungie via USA Today:
  • The Covenant Elites have strong energy shields that make them relatively immune to human ballistic weapons. Keep the trigger held down on the Plasma Pistol to launch an "overcharged" blast that will immediately drop their shields, leaving them vulnerable to the Spartan's Assault Rifle or Pistol
  • The Covenant Jackals hide behind shields that are nearly impervious to damage. Use an accurate weapon such as the DMR (designated marksman rifle) or Pistol and aim for the small notch on the side. A successful hit will cause the Jackal to temporarily lower his shield, exposing him for a finishing blow.
  • The Covenant Hunters are essentially walking tanks that can laugh off most forms of attack while dishing out significant damage. Aim for the exposed orange fleshy parts of their bodies. They are also weak on the back side and, after taking enough damage, the armor will break off, exposing vulnerable organic tissue. (Bonus Pro Tip: If you happen to have the "Hologram" armor ability, it's a great means of getting a Hunter to turn away from you and expose its back.)
  • All the Armor Abilities offer different strategies and opportunities throughout the campaign, but the "Drop Shield" could end up being your best friend for a lot of the more intense battles. This bubble temporarily protects and HEALS any Spartans inside of it.
  • Take advantage of the expertise of the Noble Team Spartans- they are quite competent on the battlefield, and they can't be killed during the course of battle. When all else fails, fall back and let your fellow Spartans take the brunt of the assault.
  • Always be on the lookout for better weapons and always keep yourself well stocked with ammunition. Ideally, you'd like to have a long-range weapon and a short-range weapon at all times so you're prepared for anything around the next corner.
  • If you see a powerful weapon such as a Rocket Launcher, don't waste it on easy enemies like Grunts or Jackals. If a designer has placed Rockets in the mission, chances are you will need them for a more challenging enemy ahead.
  • Your base health doesn't fully recharge in Reach. You'll need to find a health pack -- plentiful throughout the campaign -- or use the "Drop Shield" armor ability.
  • You can exchange weapons with other friendly soldiers in your squad. Friendly troops have unlimited ammunition, which can be extremely useful when you hand them something like a Rocket Launcher. (They can also be invaluable as a well-armed passenger in your Warthog.)
There you have, some sweet tricks and hints on how to gain the advantage over the AI - what do you have up your sleeve? Leave some wise advice in the comments!

Monday, April 28, 2014

Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Len


vocaloid 2 cosplay - hatsune miku and kagamine len


The most popular Vocaloid, Hatsune Miku, is accompanied by a rather grown-up looking version of Kagamine Rin's "twin", Kagamine Len. It makes you wonder if Kaito will get jealous over this picture.



Then again, Len and Rin are supposedly "one and the same", aren't they? Where in the world could Rin be?



Thanks to Fakir for sending this in!


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Chobits: Chi 08


chobits cosplay - chi 08


As a Chobit, Chi is highly advanced compared to other persocoms. She has the ability to read data from other persocoms without opening a direct channel with them. When Chi accidentally wore Omura Yumi's Chiroru uniform, she became upset and ran away in tears. The bakery's manager, Hiroyasu Ueda, then asked Chi to call Yumi's phone (which is a small persocom) in order to find out where she went; however, Chi was actually able to locate Yumi without calling her persocom.



Cute cosplay! And I know a certain reader who adores this series as much as I do. Thanks to Yayoi-san for sharing this with us!


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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Hetalia: Axis Powers: Hungary and Liechtenstein


unknown cosplay 50 / hetalia: axis powers cosplay - hungary and liechtenstein


I suddenly feel like I'm so far behind on the latest anime trends that my readers are probably laughing at me with all these cosplays that I don't know about.



Forgiveness, please?



The girl in the red dress does remind me of Saber, and Saber has been seen wearing a red dress before, but I don't think that's really the case here, is it? I mean, if it is, then who's the girl behind her?



Anyone care to point me in the right direction..? Thanks to Jacob for sending this in!



EDIT: Thanks to Tara for letting me know this is Hungary and Liechtenstein from Hetalia: Axis Powers! Thanks also to Ame for emailing me the information!



I'm beginning to think I should check this anime out. This is the second cosplay from the series that I missed completely.


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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days: Demyx


kingdom hearts 358/2 days cosplay - demyx


The Organization's reconnaissance who is also known as the "Melodious Nocturne", Demyx is a slacker who prefers to play "Arpeggio", his sitar, rather than go on missions. He loathes physical labor and admits that he is not much of a fighter. He does, however, have power over water and controls the Dancer Nobodies.



Impressive Demyx from Sweden's Uppcon 2009! I wonder if that huge sitar actually plays music? Vea has given a lot of links conventions in Sweden, so expect more soon! Thanks again, Vea!


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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Toradora!: Aisaka Taiga 04


unknown cosplay 61 from comiket 2010 - toradora! cosplay - aisaka taiga 04


Where there are cute French Maids, there are also cute school girls... in a convention like Comiket 2010 anyway.



I have no idea what series she's from, but I really like her uniform. Her wavy blond hair really suits the shape of her face too.



Guesses anyone? Thanks to Gundamu for sending this!



EDIT: Thanks to vza004 and everyone who commented that she's Aisaka Taiga from Toradora! Now I wish I had finished watching this series... :(


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Hetalia: Axis Powers: Igiko


unknown cosplay 62 from comiket 2010 - hetalia: axis powers cosplay - igiko


Another cute school girl with an outfit I really like. I actually have a skirt just like that, but I think hers has suspenders to go with it.



If anyone has any idea who this blond, twin-tailed, meganeko from Comiket 2010 is, please do let me know! Thanks guys!



...wait, is that Bugs Bunny on her tie?



EDIT: Thanks to anon for letting me know she's Igiko or the female version of England from Hetalia: Axis Powers!


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Friday, April 25, 2014

Some Brand-New & Unusual BATMAN ITEMS in Stores Now!


OK, We just got 2 very nice reports fro a few Friends who have spotted some weird & wacky pieces of BATMAN Merchandise that are in stores now! The 1st pic is from our Good Pal Christopher Franchi & he saw this Fisher-Price DC SUPER FRIENDS Batman (with ATV) Action Figure at Wal-Mart. He said that it was NOT in the regular toy area, but in the "Holiday Section". I'm guessing they're marketing it as an Easter Basket item.




Next, is an extremely fun photo sent to us by Ace Bat-Reporter BatDave! Here are some very cool Batman-themed School Supplies his Girlfriend spotted at Target! They have Bat-Folders & Notebooks with Classic Comic Book artwork! He also said they were on Clearance too, a great deal, grab them while you can! Hey, if YOU spot any new BATMAN merchandise out there in the stores then please let us know.

New SHADOWLAND MAGAZINE #3 Features Special Batman Cover with BAT-MANIA Issue


OK People, you need to hit your favorite Bookstore this week because the latest issue of SHADOWLAND MAGAZINE #3 is hitting the stands and the Cover is total BAT-MANIA!! Inside there are many different stories covering our favorite Dark Knight. Here's the run down!

Secret Origins of Batman: The real, true story of who the Bat-Man is, and how he came to be. Think Bob Kane created Batman? Think again!


Foreshadowing the Batman: Who was the real inspiration for Batman? The Shadow knows!


Remembering Batman Returns: A thorough analysis of Tim Burton's second Batman outing: the hype, the marketing, and the outcome.


In Defense of the Neon Knight - How Schumacher Succeeded: Sure to be our most controversial article yet! A gripping argument for why Joel Schumacher's bat-films are worthy entries in the Caped Crusader's cinematic career!


Interview with Steve Englehart: Thirteen questions with 'The Man Who Wrote the Definitive Bat!'


Bats Out of Hell: Which killer bat films should you see and which should be avoided? Find out here!


Gyaos - Bat Kaiju: Enemy to giant turtles everywhere! A primer on Japan's premiere bat-kaiju.


All Shall Listen When The Bat Whispers: Roland West's masterpiece, The Bat Whispers, analyzed! The history and enduring legacy of this memorable old dark house film.

And much more! For details about this publication be sure to visit their official website, just click HERE!

Thursday, April 24, 2014

BATMAN BALLOON ART - The Dark Knight Rises?














OK, The other day I needed a photo of a "BATMAN Happy Birthday Balloon" to send to a Friend who was in the Hospital having surgery ( Yeah, what a great way to spend your birthday, right? ). So, I went to Google Image Search and typed in "Batman Balloon". I found a great picture, sent it to him with "Hope You Get Well Soon" wishes and here's what else I found, ha ha!

BATMAN LEGO TOYS - THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie Trailer 2

Here's an extremely well done animation video showing THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie Trailer #2...done with LEGO Toys!









CLICK HERE For More Batman The Dark Knight Rises Video!


Wednesday, April 23, 2014

The infamous body painted Mass Effect promo girls





mass effect breasts body paint



The title of this post says it all really. Nude girls, save for some well applied body paint, are presented here in their birthday suits as some sort of promotional vehicle for the Mass Effect game series. What were the promoters thinking? Who cares? These pictures as just genius and also probably not safe for work!


body painted breasts mass effect


Insert pithy mass effect joke here.


Yes, Dad knows I left the house dressed like this...

Don't like your sexy space commanders to come in the colour black? How about pink?

mass effect ass shot body paint


My boyfriend dropped me off for work.

mass effect pink girl body paint


Nice boots.
We've got more! Check out some more cosplay from the Mass Effect Universe


A quick round up of news



What's been going on?
Here's a few links to some things that have been happening, Halo, GOW and Mass Effect related. Don't thank me, buy me some thing:
Forward Unto Dawn has done some statistical analysis of the multiplayer maps for the series.
We put up some Mass Effect Cosplay pictures that we borrowed from the net.
Frankie did an interview about the Reach Defiant Map Packs

The Gears of War 3 box art was released.
We had a guest post from IMurkedU on GOW3 having dedicated servers
Interwebs were full of rumour about new DLC for Mass Effect called The Arrival.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Halo: Reach title update on the way




BS Angel tells us to 'don't worry, be happy' about the Halo: Reach Update

'Before you tackle the above tasks, there is one more thing we should talk about, something we hinted at both during E3 and, more recently, in the first paragraph of this Bulletin. We're pleased to confirm that we're planning a Title Update (a small download which will add some interesting functionality) for Halo: Reach in preparation for the multiplayer aspect of Halo: Anniversary


.

If your heart suddenly sped up, fret not, Reach fan. This is something that will not only sit side-by-side with Reach's existing gameplay and will be accessible by both Reach and Anniversary players, but will allow us to make fairly significant changes to multiplayer gameplay within the confines of Matchmaking. We've talked about this as a way to better recreate the classic Halo: CE feel for the new classic maps, and it will let us do some things in gameplay that simply aren't possible now. I don't want to give too much away until we get through gameplay and bug-testing, but an example scenario would be allowing you to play, say, [REDACTED] with zero fall damage. Now that's a limited and simplistic example, but it does speak to the way we're approaching the changes philosophically. There are some bigger ticket "classic" Halo gameplay elements which people are clamoring for and which we intend to do our best to deliver on. More news about specific changes and the timing of the Title Update will be forthcoming. But I can say that, having tried a few of the more significant tweaks, certain "classic" elements are already working with beautiful and deadly efficiency.'

So start your forum bitchin soldier!

The Secrets Within Halo 4?



Thanks to HBO, I found this cool site, The Secrets Within which ponders the Halo story / plot line - Here's the Flugemeister's latest pondering on what he thinks Halo 4 may be about.

Is he on the money or has his imagination gone rampant?

Monday, April 21, 2014

The Dangling David Tennant Necklace Everyone Needs


David Tennant Neckacle




Take David Tennant, add the power of Shrinky Dinks, and this is what happens: Tennant ends up dangling over your boobs. It's a fantastic place for him to be. Just think of all the places you could take him when he's pocket-sized! Yeah, we all need to go buy some Shrinky Dinks and report back.



(Tumblr via Pinterest)


These Disney Princess Outfits Are Made For Running


merida running costume




Who says you can't get sweaty in style? You can even dress like a Disney princess! Etsy seller iGlow Running has a whole line of running outfits that will make you feel like royalty. It looks like the ensembles were designed to meet demand for costume-sports apparel for the Disney Princess Half Marathon that occurs at the theme parks, but why not look like Merida or Belle or Ariel while you're running down your street?



Each outfit is made of light wicking material that breathes. You look fancy, but you'll be comfortable. All the running costumes are made to order and the items are ready to ship in just three to five business days. Wearing something so fun is almost enough to make me want to start running. Almost.



See more styles after the break.





ariel running costume




belle running costume




cinderella running costume




aurora running costume




Product Page ($89 and up)


Sunday, April 20, 2014

Kingdom Hearts: Riku 02


kingdom hearts cosplay - riku 02 by kashino rei


Cool and collected, Riku and his best friends Sora and Kairi live on the Destiny Islands and spend their days constructing a raft and gathering supplies so that they might one day set out and search for other worlds. He is rivals with Sora, competing at almost anything they can think of. Despite the fact that their rivalry is of good intentions, Riku is known to irritate Sora by being a sore loser and being very pushy involving their fight over Kairi.



This photo gives me the sense of being "reborn" into the world, which is exactly what it feels like when celebrating and welcoming the new year. Excellent work as usual by Kashino Rei! Many thanks to Pena for suggesting this! Happy New Year everyone!


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Soul Eater: Crona

soul eater cosplay - crona


The child of Medusa Gorgon, Crona is a Demon Sword Master whose weapon, Ragnarok, resides permanently in his/her body. He/she is androgynous in appearance, and is presented with an ambiguous gender throughout the series. Although there have been hints towards Crona's gender in both directions, nothing definitive has been presented.

Beautiful cosplay! Although I'm not sure whose weapon is in the foreground of this photo since I'm not familiar with the series. Could it be Maka's scythe? Thanks to Aerie for suggesting this!

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Saturday, April 19, 2014

Cowboy Bebop: Faye Valentine


cowboy bebop cosplay - faye valentine by chibifiedkitsunes


A femme fatale with a persistent gambling addiction, Faye Valentine joined the Bebop uninvited to the consternation of Jet and Spike. Although she abandoned the ship several times, her attachment to the crew always brings her back one way or the other. She also pilots a generic, heavy spacecraft called "Red Tail" which is actually pale blue in color and has been heavily modified with armament and tracking sensors.



Beautiful cosplay by Chibified Kitsunes! I'm guessing it would be safe to say she's Singaporean thanks to the location of the photograph. Thanks to Brenda for sending this!


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Gintama: Kondo Isao


gintama cosplay - kondo isao by chibifiedkitsunes


The goofy commander of the Shinsengumi, Kondo Isao takes his job seriously and will not hesitate to sacrifice his life in order to protect his people. All of the members of the Shinsengumi are fiercely loyal to him, seeing as they revere him for being the one to give them back their swords after the Sword Prohibition Act. Sogo Okita often remarks that their commander's nice attitude is also his weak point because he never notices negative points about other people.



Another brilliant cosplay by Chibified Kitsunes! It's amazing how she can change her looks into a guy's so convincingly! Thanks again to Brenda for sending this in!


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Friday, April 18, 2014

Ash Cosplayer Rides a Rapidash



Prior to now, I have got shared a number of spectacular Club Catapult cosplay, nevertheless this valuable Ash and then Rapidash cosplay could just be one of the best Pokemon cosplay. Its think about be a terrific computer game personality for instance Lung burning ash, it's something diffrent altogether you're getting your mount to decorate plan most people!The patient cosplaying seeing that Lung burning ash during this amazing Pokemon cosplay graphic might be DeviantART client Blashina. The form of transport who is using fault the actual Rapidash is called Gem of Light. For some of those asking yourself, that red-colored in addition to rare metal color styles on the horses basically simple feather boas.As remarkable simply because this photograph is without a doubt, I hope anyone is one able to all the way up the idea! I would most likely to check out someone which includes a endure fitted like a Snorlax as well.







Ash Cosplayer Rides a Rapidash



Mind Blowing Star Trek Borg Cube Wedding Cake


If ever the daytime possibly can come that I attempt to marry, Choice back then we choose cherished ritual in the form of regular Klingon big event enjoy Judzia Dax and Worf acquired upon Star wars: Serious Space Hunting for. Clearly, if that perfect truly comes accurate, the Borg Dice marriage quiche could be the fantastic wedding cake only for an extremely bridal!This specific mind-numbing Borg Cube wedding and reception pastry that includes but not only this dice, and yet different crafts floating that not to mention lamps for it to be look and feel special cooler is created by Sugarplum Food Shoppe around Littleton. Thanks to the details using this awesome Borg Dice and the involving warships, this specific comfortably hits another Borg Dice motivated brownies Concerning put up (just like it) right out of one's rain water.





Mind Blowing Star Trek Borg Cube Wedding Cakejpeg



Thursday, April 17, 2014

Brad Pitt Back On ‘World War Z’ Set For More Reshoots









When’s the last time you heard about a movie that, after completing initial production shooting, required a script rewrite and scene reshoots? It’s happened before, but things just got worse. After completing those two major production profit crushing issues, the production team releases a trailer for the movie, but, wait for it, wait for it, STILL had more reshoots to do?



Welcome to the perplexing world that is World War Z.





Brad Pitt returned to the troubled set in London to complete some reshoots yesterday. Just Jared posted pictures of Pitt back in character for the reshoots. These aren’t the reshoots reported back in June, those took place in Budapest. So not only did the production complete those reshoots and produce a trailer, they decided that even more reshoots were needed.





This has got to be one of the biggest boondoggles in Hollywood history. What would your boss say if he or she gave you a task, then you had to redo it four or five times, not for little spelling errors or other minor things, but to completely change the outcome of your project? Would you still have a job after all that?





After this movie gets released, the DVD Directors Cut had better have some interesting as hell interviews to explain all the back and forth this production had. That might be the only thing making the DVD worth buying and watching if the trailer quality is any indication of the full movie.





Oh yeah, check out the pictures below.























Via: CinemaBlend



Del Toro Talks Some More About ‘Pacific Rim’ and ‘JL: Dark’











The perpetually in development Guillermo del Toro took a time out from actually post-production on his giant robot versus monsters movie Pacific Rim to talked to The Huffington Post about his unintentional five year break between movies, the challenges of getting all his recent projects of the ground (including Pacific Rim), and what progress (if any) there is on the proposed Justice League Dark project.





Let’s cue the highlights from the interrogation… er, interview. What’s the deal with all that stuff you’ve been attached to the last several years, Guillermo?





Yeah, but it’s funny: a lot of the attachments that are announced are not real. A lot of them are — I’m not denying it. But a lot of them happen — like, I was attached to Dreamworks three years ago and I’ve worked on four movies.





What’s the deal with it being almost five years since you’ve directed a movie?





No. As a director, true. But, I gave two years of those four years to “The Hobbit” and one year to “At the Mountains of Madness.” And I thought, in both cases, that they were going to be the next movie. You don’t control this.





Fair enough, but we never want you to take such a long break again, deal?





I don’t want to ever go another four more years without directing if I can help it. But, it may happen. I like very much taking those movies serially — and putting a year of pre-production and design and put all the love that is needed. And a thing like “Pacific Rim” is a huge design.





But seriously, how did it feel to get out of pre-production mode and finally get back into the director’s chair?





You know, it’s funny. The first two days of shoots, I prepared those two days more than ever except maybe my first movie. Because I wanted to not have any hitch. So, the first two days of shoots, I was half a day ahead of schedule. I was not rusty, you know? At the end of the movie, we were four days under schedule. And we were severely under budget — we were able to allocate that budget into more of the effects. So it was very important for me to have that movie be a fiscal exercise on my craft as much as an artistic endeavor. I wanted to prove to myself that you don’t get rusty — that you can go right back to the bike and ride it.





And now for the big one, anything new you can tell us about JLD?





It is a probability. But, see, the problem is that a lot of people get a hold of things before they are a reality. Like, for a while, people were talking about the “Dr. Strange” movie. I said, “I’m not involved. At all.” And then they were talking about another movie and two or three times I had to say, “I’m not involved.” In this case, I hope it happens.





We hope it happens too. Obviously, we’ll keep you updated about on every little thing about both Pacific Rim and Justice League Dark.





Source: Geek Tyrant