Geek World Eats - Tayto (Limited Edition)

It's time for AnnaMay and Dave to try more strange food! On this episode of Geek World Eats we taste a limited edition candy from the UK called Tayto. Enjoy our suffering!

This Week's Radio Show - Shonen Jump Interview & The Hobbit

On this week's show Darkubus Rybar joins us to discuss The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and talk about what we're all looking forward to in 2014. Plus we interview Andy Nakatani, Editor in Chief of Weekly Shonen Jump, about the most popular Shonen Jump characters, what's coming in 2014, and much more!

We also talk about what's going on in geek news!

All this and much more so tune in Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday. And welcome to our new listeners on El Ave Radio.

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This Week's Radio Show - Thor: The Dark World, Geek News, and Much More!

On this week's radio show we review Thor: The Dark World, including how to pronounce the name of Thor's Hammer, Mjolnir.

Thanks to Dave's brother-in-law for speaking Norwegian.

We also continue the discussion from this week's YouTube show about the 4 Marvel Characters that will have shows on Netflix.

Plus we talk about what's going on in geek news!

All this and much more so tune in Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday. And welcome to our new listeners on El Ave Radio.

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This Week's Radio Show: You're Next, Saints Row IV, and More!

On this week's radio show review the new horror movie You're Next. Then we discuss the game Saints Row IV. And we play our interview with Jane Espenson and Brad Bell, creators of the hit web show Husbands.

Plus we talk about what's going on in geek news!

All this and much more so tune in Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday.

Don't forget to go to YouTube.com/GeekWorldRadio to see all of the latest videos we've posted and shared, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

This Week's Radio Show: The Grandmaster, Kick-Ass 2, and Much More!

On this week's radio show we take on Wong Kar Wai's epic new film, The Grandmaster and we review the vigilante sequel Kick-Ass 2. We discuss the crazy 6th season of True Blood. Then we talk about Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel.

Plus we talk about what's going on in geek news!

All this and much more so tune in Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday.

Don't forget to go to YouTube.com/GeekWorldRadio to see all of the latest videos we've posted and shared, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

This Week's Radio Show: Elysium, The World's End, and More!

On this week's radio show we discuss Neill Blomkamp's action packed new movie, Elysium. Then we talk about the new season of Face Off on SyFy, and the series premiere of Heroes of Cosplay. And we give you an early review of Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg's hilarious pub hopping robot fighting film, The World's End!

Plus we talk about what's going on in geek news!

All this and much more so tune in Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday.

Don't forget to go to YouTube.com/GeekWorldRadio to see all of the latest videos we've posted and shared, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

This Week's Radio Show - Huge San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Show Pt. 2!

This week on Geek World we continue our coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2013 with more interview clips. This time we've got great bites from the casts and makers of Grimm, Warehouse 13, Workaholics, Black Sails, and Justice League: the Flashpoint Paradox. And we even take a little time to review the upcoming episode of Impractical Jokers (which premieres Thursday Aug. 1 on truTV).

Plus we review the new movie starring everyone's favorite mutant, The Wolverine!

And CLICK HERE to go to our SDCC 2013 video playlist. We will be putting up a ton more videos of interviews and the event over the next few weeks so check back often!

All this and much more so tune in Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday.

Don't forget to go to YouTube.com/GeekWorldRadio to see all of the latest videos we've posted and shared, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

This Week's Radio Show - Iron Man 3 & Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon!

On this week's radio show we'll review the newest Marvel blockbuster Iron Man 3.

We'll also discuss the video game trip to our childhoods in the form of Far Cry 3 DLC, Blood Dragon.

Plus we talk about what's going on in geek news!

All this and much more so tune in Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday.

Don't forget to go to YouTube.com/GeekWorldRadio to see all of the latest videos we've posted and shared, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

Sarcastic Review of The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct - Geek World Radio Ep. 34

Check out our very sarcastic review of the new video game The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct, based on AMC's hit series.

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This Week's Radio Show: Doctor Who, The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct, and more!

On this week's show we give an full review of the new video game The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct, based on the hit TV series. (You can also check out the latest episode of our YouTube show for our sarcastic review of the game.)

We'll also take a little time to talk about the Doctor Who mini-prequel episode to get ready for the new season of the show!

Plus we'll talk about what geeky stuff is going on in the news!

All this and much more so tune in Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday.

Don't forget to go to YouTube.com/GeekWorldRadio to see all of the latest videos we've posted and shared, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Review

Konami's newest addition to the Metal Gear franchise is a fast paced, anime inspired, non-stop biotech bloodbath. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a different way to experience the Metal Gear universe, focusing more on large 3rd person battles and less on stealth and strategy.  Fans of the other games in the Metal Gear series need not worry though, Revengeance does not represent a new direction for the series, it's merely a super fun, over the top action game that lets MG's cyborg ninja with a past, Raiden, cut loose.

For the few of you who played Bayonetta (BTW all the rest of you are really missing out, that game was awesome!), the gameplay and look of Revengeance will feel familiar. The good folks at Platinum Games have crafted a supremely enjoyable hack and slash with Gundam sized bosses and enough blood to keep the Red Cross stocked for years. They also interweave elements of the Metal Gear Universe into the story, while bringing a sense of humor to the chaos you reign down.

I like to be called Mr. Lightning Bolt!

In Revengeance you play as Metal Gear's infamous cyborg ninja Raiden. After the events of Metal Gear Solid 4, Raiden is now a top member of an elite private security team called Maverick Security. After the fall of The Patriots, the world is now in constant unbalance as Private Military Companies (PMCs) create global conflict for profit. High frequency katana blade in hand, and with a soul full of revenge, Raiden cuts through enemy cyborgs, Gekko's, giant Metal Gears, and frankly everything else in sight thanks to the games Zandatsu cut mechanic (watch out ferris wheels and office desks!).  This mechanic means you can literally cut anything, anytime, anywhere. This is half the fun of the game and we really can't adequately express the thrill of hacking through waves of crazy enemies (or inanimate objects) at the speed of light.

While you take out enemies and make your way through the levels you are assisted via codec by your team. They provide you with vital information and comment snarkily on your apparent disregard for all evildoers and public property. As you make new friends along the way they will be added to your codec so you can call them and tell them all about your day and the many things you've been chopping up.

The look of the game is pretty great, especially the beautifully rendered cut scenes, which are a hallmark of the MG series. What is particularly impressive is that the gameplay graphics are nearly indistinguishable from the cut scenes. This makes for seamless transitions and an adds an incredibly smooth feel to the overall game.

In Revengeance, you are way faster than a bullet, in fact you can use your blade to chop through all projectiles launched in your direction, even rockets (that is, when you're not leaping from one to the next on your way to take out a helicopter). This ability to cut dangerous stuff hurled at you is one of the cornerstones of Blade Mode. Sort of a swashbuckling version of Max Payne's bullet time, Blade Mode allows you to slow down time and aim your sword slashes with precision to more strategically dispatch your enemies by targeting critical points, like limbs that you'll kindly dismember for them. Blade Mode is both really fun (you can completely obliterate an enemy) but it can also add a level of strategy to the combat, incapacitating enemies in large groups and also giving you much needed health thanks to a special Zandatsu move where you literally rip the energy out of your foes and absorb it to replenish your life and fuel cells (cyborgs have what Raiden craves, Electrolytes!). As the game continues the need to precisely aim your slashes is imperative, so doing the VR tutorials is a solid idea.

That stupid mounted gun will never see you coming.

Nothing stands a chance against your blade, especially inanimate objects. As we mentioned earlier you can destroy most of the objects around you during the game, some of them, like boxes and vending machines contain goodies, other things, like helicopters and buses, are just plain fun to cut up into little pieces. This destruction can be used to gain a tactical advantage during combat, like cutting the support pillars for a bridge or balcony where enemies are standing. Plus the more pieces you create the more points you earn (there is actually a hit and parts gauge!) and the more points you earn the more upgrades you can get to increase your life and energy gauges, and to improve your weapons, gain new skills, and much more.

Other Metal Gear games are based on sneaking around unseen, they require tactical precision and careful movement. When it comes to Revengeance stealth is not essential, especially if you're a real badass. Don't feel like sneaking around? You can just say "damn the alarms" and try to takeout the constant waves of enemies and bullet spewing machine gun turrets. Stealth however can be used for a quick and easy way through certain levels, but there are plenty of points to be earned if you choose to forgo stealth and instead run around leaving a wake of havoc and destruction in your path. Any time you would prefer to remain unseen, Augmented Mode can help you see through walls to identify enemies and find other goodies in your general vicinity.

Wait, it's the first level and I have to fight that? That's right, straight from the start you get to engage in what other games would call boss battles. That makes those other games lame! Sure there are plenty of cyborg soldiers to fight along the way, but a ridiculously large mech might be right around the corner. Of course ginormous AI monsters are only another small obstacle on your way to each of the actual boss battles.

Hey, check out this guy! This douche kidnapped a Prime Minister who was helping usher in a new era of peace because he REALLY loves war (he talks so much about it he probably has a podcast dedicated to it!). Each new boss you encounter takes a different set and style of skills to fight, so it can be challenging to defeat them your on your first try. As the game gets closer to it's climax you start praying for more checkpoints to come up midway through these battles.

This one woman arm-y is one of the early bosses that you'll face. Each bionic big bad is unique and freaky (we're pretty sure one of them ate the Chop Chop Fruit), and when they're not philosophizing over the meaning of war they are brandishing their own special badass blades that you can unlock after defeating them. These custom blades come in handy as the game progresses since each one has distinctive properties like stunning enemies or transforming into a whip to take down multiple foes.

All of the primary and custom blades in the game can be upgraded to make them more lethal, take less energy to wield, and absorb the energy from your foes. Also each new custom blade has a bevy of new moves that go along with it, bringing another layer of strategic usability when you wield the new blade along with your primary weapon. There's also talks of a series of DLC special blades in the future!

About half way through the game you are introduced to Ripper Mode. Those of you who are familiar with Raiden's history know that before he started fighting for justice and protecting the innocent he was a child soldier turned cyborg that used to be known as Jack the Ripper. Ripper Mode allows Raiden to reconnect to his crazy bloodthirsty side and take vengeance on anyone who stands in his way. For a short period of time your attacks inflict more damage, giving you an advantage against tougher villains. The temporary burst of power will fully deplete your energy but it's well worth it when you're facing a seemingly unstoppable foe.

I think these guys are getting a little handsy!

We won't get into the story too much, as not to spoil anything. Let's just say Raiden's dealing with his demons while facing off against private militaries and saving the children. Add in a dash of weird American politics, a cyborg dog, and one of the more memorable (and strange) final villains in video game history, and your on the path to revengeance.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance may not feel like other Metal Gear games but that's part of what makes it so great. The reliance on swords instead of guns allows for a much faster paced experience than creeping around corners and hiding under boxes (don't worry, there are still opportunities to run around in a box if you want to). This is the perfect way to do a spin-off, it maintains characters and history from past games but feels like something completely new. The Metal Gear Solid series can continue as the tactical espionage action games we know and love, while this offshoot can give us a totally different way to experience the Metal Gear world. Konami and Kojima made the right choice leaving this spinoff in the hands of Platinum Games.

For the most part the game played smoothly, but once and a while during boss battles the game occasionally starts controlling the camera which can sometimes make it difficult to get where you need to go. While this can make it a little more complicated to win the fight, it doesn't make it impossible. The boss fights are the only time when camera functionality becomes limited and while it is probably done to keep you focused in the right direction it can definitely be a challenge.

Overall this game works as a great stress reliever. Had a tough day at work? Why not just slice up a car? or a tank? or a tree! While in battle you can go for the one hit kill or challenge yourself to see just how many pieces you can cut your quarry into. The game is ridiculously ultra-violent but it's done in a way that makes it fun rather than feeling obscene or unnecessary. The basic controls are easy enough for a novice to pick up quickly, but more hardcore gamers will enjoy using the variety of button combos for the a crazy variety of moves you can acquire.

The story mode of the game clocks in at around 6 hours depending on the player, but the massive amount of upgrades available for swords, skills and unique costumes (mariachi outfit anyone?) increases the game's replayability. Also there are 20+ VR missions that will test your abilities in combat and stealth, allowing you to rack up more points to spend on upgrades.

We look forward to seeing more Metal Gear Rising games in the future to complement the continued Metal Gear Solid series. Raiden is a badass killer trying to be the good guy, and his bushido chill matched with his ripper rage makes him a fun character to embody. Best of all if you've never played a Metal Gear game it really doesn't matter, the story was constructed to play to newcomers. This being said, diehard fans of the series will be excited to return to the MG world, and get a kick out of seeing  some familiar characters and foes. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is super fun, full of crazy and bloody as hell, if that doesn't make you want to play it... I'm sure there will be a new My Little Pony game out soon.

And now it's time to check out the Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance cinematic trailer straight from Konami's YouTube page.

This Week's Radio Show: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and More!

On this week's radio show we'll give you another way to experience our review of the new Konami game Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance! Get ready to hear all about this new slash happy adventure starring the character Raiden. (Don't forget to check out our blog review & a special early edition of our YouTube show, both coming on Tuesday).

We'll also take a look at the DVD for the very odd movie Freaky Deaky, based on the novel by Elmore Leonard.

And we'll check out the new ABC show Zero Hour starring Anthony Edwards.

All this and much more so tune in Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday.

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This Weeks Show!

On this week's radio show we review the soon to be released Silent Hill: Revelation blu-ray (out 2/12). We also talk about the good (Star Trek and Fast and Furious trailers!) the bad (Calvin Klein presents: Gay Porn) and the ugly (poor Bar Rafaeli!) of all the commercials from last weeks Super Bowl!

All this and much more so tune in Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday.

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This Week's Radio Show! Man of Steel, Galaxy and Apocalypse Wow!

On this week's show we prepare for the end of times by discussing all the cool science inspired art we saw at the GALAXY: Science Art Party! Then we pray that the amazing Man of Steel trailer is a documentary about Supes saving us from The Mayan Apocalypse! After all of that we'll discuss the most likely scenarios for the end of the world on Dec 21st, especially the ones that NASA didn't even think to debunk!!!

Plus we look at some recent geeky news.

All this and much more on Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops II Review - Geek World Radio Episode 15

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 was just released and we played it all day! The CODOCD has begun again! Here's our review:

This Week's Radio Show!

On this week's show we review the pilot of NBC's Mockingbird Lane, an effects heavy re-imagining of the classic comedy The Munsters.

We'll also be reviewing the graphic novel "Dark Country". (CLICK HERE to check out the blogged review and see some preview pages.)

And we'll take some time to talk about some of the geeky news from the week.

All this and much more on Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday.

Don't forget to go to YouTube.com/GeekWorldRadio to see all of the latest videos we've posted and shared, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

Dark Country - Graphic Novel Review

In the modern world of entertainment many of us never experience silent films. It feels almost unnatural to our modern sensibilities to indulge in a dialog-free medium. Yet for anyone who has taken the time to watch one of these films it is abundantly apparent that expressions, visual cues, and actions can tell us everything we need to know. The leaps our imaginations make about what a character is thinking or saying can be exponentially more visceral because we impose a bit of ourselves into what we see. This is what makes "Dark Country" such a unique and chilling read (so to speak).

In the new graphic novel "Dark Country", based on the original Tab Murphy short story and 2009 cult film of the same name (starring and directed by Thomas Jane), presents a dialog-free story, hauntingly depicted in Thomas Ott's scratch-board illustrations, that sweeps you up in a psychological whirlwind and make you wonder if that trip to Las Vegas you have planned is such a good idea. (You can see a few sample panels at the end of this review).

For people who feel lost without traditional comic book storytelling, the hardcover graphic novel (also available online) includes Murphy's original short story. Reading the short story can help clear up any confusion and provide a new set of details. For people who understood the message of each beautifully etched illustration, the short story offers a new way to see the story with added subtext.

Nearly 50 pages of additional content accompany the graphic novel. Fans of the film are treated to pages of BTS photos, storyboards, and other materials featuring Thomas Jane, Tim Bradstreet (Eisner Award nominated illustrator), and others.

The combination of these features provide a unique perspective into the many ways a single story can be told and retold within different mediums with slightly different details, each producing the same emotional response. Even better, the format of the story makes it so each piece, the short story, film, and graphic novel, all fit together in the seemingly infinite loop that the plot presents.

"Dark Country" is a dark and mind-bending tale that takes you down a twisted road and crashes you head first into insanity. Each sketch-board illustration is a piece of art worthy of being framed and hung on the wall (though some would certainly incite nightmares). The pages of extra materials will give you a whole new way to experience the story (and make you want to see the movie version). This is a graphic novel worth checking out.

For a continued review of "Dark Country" listen to our radio show this week (Thurs and Fri at 12 Noon PST on Indie 100 with repeats throughout the week on The Point). You can check out some of the pages from the graphic novel below.

Click a page to see it larger (in a new window):
 

 

 

This Week's Radio Show: The Expendables 2, Lawless, & More

On this week's radio show we take on The Expendables 2, the action extravaganza that makes us feel like kids again! We'll give our review, and we'll take time to talk about our favorite movies from the film's stars.

We'll also discuss Lawless (in theaters Aug. 29), the new film, based on a true story of bootlegging brothers, starring Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, Guy Pearce, Jessica Chastain and a ton of other big names.

Plus we give our thoughts on the new TV shows Oh Sit (CW) and Collection Intervention (SyFy).

All this and much more on Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. Plus we're on the UK internet station Shellies every Wednesday.

Don't forget to go to YouTube.com/GeekWorldRadio to see all of the latest videos we've posted and shared, and be sure to subscribe!

This Week's Radio Show: Robot Friends, New TV, and Much More!

This week we have a full show for you guys! We'll be reviewing the film Robot & Frank (coming to theaters in NYC on Aug. 17 & in Los Angeles on Aug. 24) and talk about some of our favorite robot friends. We'll also take a look at some of the TV shows that will be premiering this season: Animal Practice, Go On, and Toy Hunter. Also, we'll discuss the season premieres of the Adult Swim shows NTSF:SD:SUV:: and Childrens Hospital. Plus we'll wrap up the Olympics and go through some geek news!

All this and much more on Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. And now on Wednesdays on Shellies!

To get in the spirit of Robot & Frank here's Baby Meets Robot!


And for all you Childrens Hospital fans, find out which doctor from the show the cast would choose to have treat them:


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This Week's Radio Show!

On this week's show we're staying out of the water so that we can review Piranha 3DD (now out on DVD and Blu-Ray). Plus we'll talk about some of the crazy things that have been going on in the news.

All this and much more on Geek World this Thursday and Friday at Noon (PST) on Indie 100, with replays throughout the week on The Point. And welcome to our new listeners over at Shellies!

Don't forget to go to YouTube.com/GeekWorldRadio to see all of the latest videos we've posted and shared, and be sure to subscribe!

And don't miss the reboot of our YouTube show starting on August 8 with new episodes coming out every Wednesday. On the first episode we've got interviews with some of the cast and makers of Doctor Who! Check out the promo: