Video Game Company Stores and all that Jazz

Hello everyone, these days video game companies not only provide us with games hit every hit within every year but they started provide memorabilia, now that being said we got to go back in time (Yes i know today is the day Marty Mcfly goes from October 26 1985 to June 28 2012 to the Future and if you don't know this reference then your not a fan of the 80's, or not born in the 80's or you don't know what the movie Back to the Future means to Geeks in the early years... yes i went there HA) anyway back in the days when i was game playing where trophies or achievements in a game was to just finish the game, i use to go to China town and picked up video game memorabilia of my favorite games, keep in mind some or most of this memorabilia were in fact either knock offs or the real thing but mostly knock offs. these days video game companies now want to give you the same merchandise but for 2times the price and the truth of the matter is not all of the merchandise is any good. which brings me to this article. Word on the interweb is that Konami the makers of those something something revolution games, Castlevanina and the infamous Metal Gear Solid franchise just opened their first North American online store.

https://shop.konami.com/ 

Now the store is out but has very little of merchandise. Maybe like one poster of the game. and this is where im getting at. Why would we go to a video game store that doesn't support all the merchandise dedicated to the game? i can only think of a few video game company stores that support the memorabilia, for instance Square Enix Store USA. it has almost all the merchandise of your favorite video games from their brother site store in Japan ( Also keep in mind Japan has a real store in Shibuya-ku area which is every geeks dream to visit)NOW THIS IS VIDEO GAME COMPANY STORE SHOP!!!

http://www.square-enix-shop.com/

Another Company is probably Capcom Store this place is also awesome for the latest on your favorite games merchandise. and give you deals on old memorabilia

http://shop.capcom.com

i hope Konami sees that there is an opportunity to make their store shine like their competitors. all they need is... "the push" (yes you youngsters if you didn't see the Avengers Movie Yet.... why are you reading this blog HA and go see Back to the Future you wont regret it- Mel)

The Amazing Spider-man's Amazing review..

Back in 2000 Activision created some thing spectacular something amazing something very web crawling they created the first ever spiderman game. A couple of years later they came out with a sequel then eventually they came out with the first movie tie in. But in 2004 when Spider-man 2 came out they created something spectacular. The Spider-man 2 video game this game was amazing it was everything that you could possibly want out of a Spider-man game fast forward 8 years and say hello to The Amazing Spider-man this game follows the events of Peter parker and characters introduced after what happens in the movie so when playing I suggest you tread lightly or you wait to see the movie first..

But like I was saying the game takes place where the movie ends Spider-man has to help clean up the city due to the fact that Connors is a a douche. Again tread lightly unless you are not going to see the film but lets be legit about this you are so going to see the film.. Like I was saying though you have to save the city from an infection that is going around because Connors experiments are on the loose you travel through many of the NYC local well except for the Bronx because who really wants to go there. The island of Manhattan where a lot of the game takes place is very detailed and very lively.

The gameplay is very linear though you do mission sort of like in GTA you can do them anyway you want but they follow a straight path. The fighting mechanic is very much like Arkham Asylum or Arkham City you press single button combination to do wild combos but the only problem is that they are not as in-depth as those games but they are fun though. The biggest and the best part of the gameplay though is the web-slinging much like in Spider-man 2 you have total freedom of the city and web-slinging is king it is amazing thanks to the new camera that follows Spider-man you feel like you are really that high up and you get a sense of vertigo it might not arise in all of you but it is there and it adds a new spin on the game.

All in all this is a great game to add to your collection it is fun,breathtaking and it gives you a sense of being Spider-man that alone was the main reason I got this game. If you do get this game I would say wait till you see the movie or for you guys who feel they wouldnt get their moneys worth wait till the game is on sale or rent it..

Until Next Time Geeks..   

Hasbro announced press release for exclusives pricing for SDCC 2012

As you know on my last article that there will be tons of exclusives heading to Comic Con this year but Hasbro just sent out their press release regarding the exclusives and the pricing.

HASBRO DELIVERS THE HOTTEST SPECIAL EDITION TOYS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON, FEATURING TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, MY LITTLE PONY AND MORE

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (June 26, 2012) —In what has become a highly anticipated annual tradition, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is coming to Comic-Con International in San Diego, California, with an array of special edition action figures and toys that are set to be some of the hottest items available at the show. This year, the special edition figures are drawn from the lore of some of Hasbro’s most popular brands, as well as eagerly anticipated movies, animated series and video games.

The special edition items will be available at the HasbroToyShop booth (#3329) at Comic-Con International starting on Preview Night, July 11th (while supplies last), as well as in very limited quantities after the show at HasbroToyShop.com. Highlights of the range of special edition toys include a one-of-a-kind chance to own JAR JAR BINKS from the STAR WARS films encased in Carbonite, a huge TRANSFORMERS DECEPTICON ‘Combiner’ figure based on the hotly anticipated video game TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON, a fan-favorite Pony character from the hit Hasbro Studios produced TV series My Little Pony Friendship is Magic and even a massive vehicle from MARVEL’s THE AVENGERS franchise!

“The Hasbro brand and design teams greatly enjoy conceptualizing and developing the highly sought after special edition figures for Comic-Con year over year,” said John Frascotti, chief marketing officer, Hasbro. “Each Hasbro item features a fan favorite character or other nod to the most passionate fan bases of our brands and product lines that don’t exist in the more widely available main line. We have a lot of fun developing these toys and are thrilled to be able to provide fans unique expressions of their favorite pop-culture properties.”

The comprehensive list of Hasbro’s 2012 San Diego Comic-Con special edition items features:

G.I. JOE

G.I. JOE 3.75" KIM ARASHIKAGE SPECIAL EDITION FIGURE (Approximate Retail Price: $14.99 each; Ages: 4 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con) The baddest female ninja around will return in the blockbuster film, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, scheduled to hit theaters on March 29th, 2013 in 3D, but first, KIM ARASHIKAGE is making an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con. As the latest G.I. JOE Comic-Con special edition figure, Hasbro will be releasing two 3.75” movie likeness versions of the fan-favorite ninja. The primary KIM ARASHIKAGE figure is dressed in her classic red ninja suit with a double bladed bisentō, while the unmasked variant is wearing a white outfit and wielding a kusarigama.

G.I. JOE H.I.S.S. TANK VEHICLE WITH SHOCKWAVE DECO AND 3.75" DESTRO & B.A.T. SPECIAL EDITION PACK (Approximate Retail Price: $64.99 each; Ages: 4 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con) After the extreme popularity of last year’s G.I. JOE and TRANSFORMERS crossover San Diego Comic-Con special edition offering, Hasbro has done it again! In 2012, the iconic G.I. JOE vehicle, the H.I.S.S. TANK, will get a DECEPTICON SHOCKWAVE make-over, including a G1 SHOCKWAVE blaster attachment. The set comes with a 3.75” DESTRO action figure with special edition DECEPTICON deco, a 3.75” COBRA B.A.T. figure with special edition CONSTRUCTICON deco. The set also comes with several ENERGON cubes on a cart, a briefcase full of money, and a small boom box with 3 cassette tapes- better known to TRANSFORMERS fans as the classic alt-mode of DECEPTICON spy SOUNDWAVE along with RATBAT, LASERBEAK, and RAVAGE. Yo, Joe AND Roll Out!

JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS

EM AND THE HOLOGRAMS Special Edition Doll: HOLLYWOOD JEM (Integrity Toys/Ages 14 and up/Approximate Retail Price $125/Available through HasbroToyShop.com Booth #3329 at Comic-Con International in San Diego) Under license from Hasbro, fans will have a truly outrageous time when they see JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS Special Edition doll: HOLLYWOOD JEM! The fully articulated HOLLYWOOD JEM doll stands 12 inches tall and features rooted pink hair and stunning long eyelashes. Looking fabulously fashionable in capri pants, black high-heel pumps, and a shiny gold-toned jacket (complete with shoulder pads!), HOLLYWOOD JEM is ready to rock the stage. As the leader of JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS, the HOLLYWOOD JEM doll comes complete with a microphone and silver chromed microphone stand. When the tour is complete, fans can display their doll proudly using the included doll stand. Each HOLLYWOOD JEM Special Edition Doll comes with a certificate of authenticity and a souvenir postcard with artwork from the original JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS line. Following the convention, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com.

MARVEL

MARVEL LEGENDS SPECIAL EDITION UNCANNY X-FORCE COLLECTOR’S PACK (Approximate retail price: $49.99 each; Ages: 4 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con) Collectors will have a chance to get their ADAMANTIUM claws on these X-FORCE figures in 6” scale for the first time! Featuring ARCHANGEL, WOLVERINE, and PSYLOCKE in outfits from The Fall of Archangel story line, this set comes in a collectible display box with exclusive art by well known comic artist Clayton Crain!

MARVEL UNIVERSE 3.75” MASTERS OF EVIL Special Edition 3-Pack (Approximate Retail Price $29.99; Ages 4 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con) Fueled by a raging need for vengeance against CAPTAIN AMERICA, BARON ZEMO hatches a masterful plan. Not foolish enough to face the AVENGERS alone, he strategically forms one of the most powerful groups of villains ever assembled. The MASTERS OF EVIL 3-Pack includes BARON ZEMO, RADIOACTIVE MAN and TIGER SHARK all appearing in 3.75” scale, and united for a singular purpose: destroying EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES. The villains can also be seen fighting against THE AVENGERS in the exclusive art by Joe Quesada on the SDCC exclusive THE AVENGERS HELICARRIER. (sold separately). MARVEL UNIVERSE S.H.I.E.L.D. SUPER HELICARRIER (Ages 4 & up; Approximate Retail Price $129.99; Available through HasbroToyShop.com Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)

Get ready to explore Hasbro’s biggest SDCC release yet! Featuring an exclusive deco, this S.H.I.E.L.D. SUPER HELICARRIER is over 4 feet long! In addition, it features 9 working projectile launchers for taking out enemies such as the Masters of Evil (sold separately). This special edition vehicle also features exclusive CAPTAIN AMERICA and MARIA HILL 3.75” figures and specially commissioned box artwork by Joe Quesada.

MY LITTLE PONY

MY LITTLE PONY 2012 Special Edition Pony (Approximate Retail Price $19.99; Ages 3 & up; Available through the MY LITTLE PONY Fair & Convention, and the HasbroToyShop.com Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con) The popular special edition MY LITTLE PONY figure, available this year at the MY LITTLE PONY Fair and Convention and San Diego Comic-Con, is sure to be a fan favorite in 2012! Inspired by the animated series “My Little Pony Friendship is Magic,” this gray, Pegasus pony features rooted blonde hair and a cluster of bubbles for a cutie mark. Following both conventions, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com.

STAR WARS

STAR WARS VINTAGE SPECIAL EDITION CARBONITE CHAMBER COLLECTOR’S PACK (Approximate Retail Price: $79.99; Ages 4 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con) Pretend to visit an alternate reality with this incredible package of seven 3.75” STAR WARS figures—one figure from each film in the Saga, and one figure only available in this collectible set. Each figure is individually carded with packaging that pays tribute to a “lost” line look that Kenner considered before going with their classic black-and-silver look! This Comic-Con special edition pack will be fans’ first chance to get the “lost” packaging, available this fall as variants in the STAR WARS VINTAGE COLLECTION line. In addition, this special collector’s pack will be the only place to get an exclusive treat for fans— a 3.75” carded JAR JAR BINKS in CARBONITE, which will be hidden in the center of the packaging and can be revealed by raising it through the “CARBONITE CHAMBER” top of the case. The other figures included are a standard JAR JAR BINKS (EPISODE I), CLONE TROOPER LIEUTENANT (EPISODE II), SHOCK TROOPER (EPISODE III), SANDTROOPER (EPISODE IV), PRINCESS LEIA (EPISODE V) AND DARTH VADER (EPISODE VI).

TRANSFORMERS

TRANSFORMERS PRIME TERRORCON CLIFFJUMPER (Approximate Retail Price: $24.99; Ages 5 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)

The DARK ENERGON will be flowing through San Diego this year with the release of this special edition Deluxe scale TERRORCON CLIFFJUMPER figure. Featuring a special “TRANSFORMERS zombie” deco, this figure looks just like he did in the Darkness Rising storyline of Hasbro Studios TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series. This figure comes with a DARK ENERGON shard and a DARK ENERGON chest attachment in a special edition clam shell packaging designed to look like his head.

TRANSFORMERS DELUXE BRUTICUS COMBINER (Approximate retail price: $99.99 each; Ages: 5 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)

The TRANSFORMERS DELUXE BRUTICUS COMBINER San Diego Comic-Con special edition set features the fearsome DECEPTICON, BRUTICUS in a special CYBERTRONIAN deco as seen in the eagerly anticipated video game TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON from Activision. BRUTICUS is formed when all five Deluxe scale ‘combiner’ action figures in the set link together. The COMBATICONS characters BLAST OFF, VORTEX, DECEPTICON BRAWL, SWINDLE, and ONSLAUGHT each have three modes: robot, vehicle and a third ‘combiner’ mode to link together. This special edition set also includes removable packaging resembling a silhouette of the DECEPTICON logo that becomes a display case for the BRUTICUS figure.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Company’s Hasbro Studios develops and produces television programming for markets around the world. The Hub TV Network is part of a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), in the U.S. Through the company's deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and is ranked as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens.”Learn more at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2012 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Adventure Time with Finn and Jake the exciting review.

Back in 2010 cartoon network decided to run a cartoon so awesome so grand that it was called adventure time. The show had such a slow start but much like other cartoon on cartoon network it got critical acclaim and eventually it was nominated for 5 emmy's yes that is right emmy's. Now 2 years later the first season is now on dvd.

Set to release in early July the set is 2 discs packed with 26 episodes of pure awesomeness also along with the episodes the set is packed with commentary and footage and I mean a lot of footage.
My take on the dvd set is pure awesomeness I will never forget the first time that I saw this cartoon i was watching it with my nephews and they were saying Uncle DonMark you have to watch this with us me not being much of a fan of cartoon network stuff that was currently airing besides venture brothers. I fell in love. The packaging for the set is pretty simple the outside cover makes it look like Finn and as you take the covers off the inside cover looks like Susan Strong. What really stood out for me is that the discs look like the inside of the actual person which is both awesome and zainy for cartoon network. Showing that even though this a kids cartoon they still have a mature side to show.

All in all this is a wonderful set and the price point for such and abundance of episodes is amazing and totally worth the wait.. Again the set is set to release in July and stay tuned we might be giving away our review copy..

Until Next Time Geeks..

SDCC 2012 Excluisves List:The Most Wanted

ITS THAT TIME AGAIN FOLKS!!!! SDCC IS AROUND THE CORNER, and what better way to talk about SDCC coming in July then mentioning the exclusives. SDCC the POP culture Capital of the US of A has companies showing their best stuff coming out this year and next and provide exclusives for the event. Today we will be recapping the most wanted Exclusives this year. HASBRO: Hasbro got alot coming out this year but one of the most anticipated exclusives is the Bruticus Fall of Cybertron Gift Box set. All 5 robots form the Bot Beast Bruticus and the colors are accurate to the video game coming out this August We also have Marvel Universe 3.75” Masters of Evil 3-Pack. The set includes Baron Zemo, Radioactive Man and Tiger Shark. for $29.99, for the girls we have My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic Derpy Pegasus for $19.99. and with the big hit of The Avengers Movie Hasbro provided their heli-carrier as an exclusive for the 3.75 inch figures. The Avengers Super Helicarrier. Huge (an extra foot longer) and comes with an all new Captain America and S.H.E.I.L.D. Agent Maria Hill for $129.99 OMG isn't that sweeet!!!! NECA: Neca will be releasing Cave Johnson Portal Gun Replica. They are only making 500 of these, but Neca will ONLY be bringing 250 to SDCC the replica will also have a signed 8×10.5in portrait of Cave Johnson will also accompany all 500 units. McFarlene Toys Todd McFarlene will be coming with his new toys this year at SDCC such as Halo 4 figures and new walking Dead figures. McFarlene Toys will be bringing to SDCC this year and exclusive 2012 Walking Dead Bloody Michonne Figure for you Zombie Addicts out there this is the toy you want. mmmmm MICHOOONEEEEE FIGUREEEEE ahhhhhh lol Matty Collector Toys Mattel Toys Division Matty Collector Toys will be putting out the Dark Knight Movie Masters exclusive where you can dress Bruce Wayne into Batman with all the weapon trimmings it is the first time Matty Collector put out Accurate weapons that fit Batman Movie Master Line. Yes folks everyone on staff on Everything Geek will be buying a minimum of 3 each for themselves and maybe one to maybe....give.... to... one... of our viewers...... I SAID TOO MUCH. SQUAREENIX: SquareEnix has been hitting us with some of the best accurate looking figures to date. with their new figures of Metal Gear Solid to iconic video game characters such as Kratos and Nathan Drake, SquareEnix will bring out the Dark Knight himself as well as the Joker in Black and White exclusives Arkham City Play Arts Kai Black/White Version Batman Price: TBA Arkham City Play Arts Kai Black/White Version Joker Price: TBA there is so many more exclusives out there at SDCC we can't show them all because were just lazy to put it all up, but for now this should help your quench. Hope to see you guys there at SDCC. Until next time.

Arkham City: Harley Quinn's Revenge DLC Review

Hello everyone after finally purchasing Arkham City: Harley Quinn's Revenge DLC i can finally give yo my verdict on this side bonus of goodness. Arkham City: Harley Quinn's Revenge takes place after the end of Arkham City where Batman is quite not all there since the passing of he arch nemesis the Joker. Harley Quinn kidnapped a few cops and Commissioner Gordon needs the cape crusaders help yet again in order to bring the clown's sidekick/lover to justice. You actually start the game as Robin the Cape crusaders partner. Word from Oracle is Batman went missing for 2 days. So now you know the story, on with the Game play, in the DLC you play both Robin and Batman in different times, Robin is unique on his own accord with different abilities and gadgets, yes its not many then Batman but the variety it does have makes the Boy Wonder a serious foe. Sound is as good as the original and voice acting is as always superb. you get about 2 to 3 hours of game story bat goodness and for the price of $10 dollars its worth it. That my friends is a recession special. you can't go wrong with that. if your a big fan of the game and franchise you will need to buy this DLC to completely finish Arkham City since it adds more value to the whole game. -Mel

Buxom girls, Short Skirts. and Zombies..

What really is there not to like about Lollipop Chainsaw. The ironic thing is that there are quite a few things to not like about the newest game from acclaimed director Suda 51.

The game centers around Juliet Starling she is a cheerleader at San Romero Highschool. On her birthday of all days there is a Zombie attack in her town and she unlike all the others that are becoming zombies is a trained zombie hunter. But her efforts a futile as she doesnt act fast enough to save her boyfriend Nick. After Nick is bitten Juliet has no choice but to lop off Nick's head and preform a spell on it so he can survive without a body. Yes that is just one of the many zany things in the game.

The graphics are pretty standard for a game like this the cinemas are pretty good and the loading screens are a mix of sometimes gameplay and cel-shading. The gameplay is full of a mix of easy combos and timed events where you have to put Nick on a zombie body and get him to move something heavy or lift Juliet up. The voice acting is very well done and the script for the game is funny as hell but I am sorry to say you hear alot of it over and over again. Which is kinda normal for a game like this.

One of my biggest dislikes about this game is that the camera is terrible it is a lot of angles and turning that impairs the player and a lot of the time causes you to get angry. The only good thing about the camera is that you can use it to look up the skirt of Juliet. But due to the programing she will hold her skirt down or cover up lol.  All in all Lollipop chainsaw is a pretty good game and is a great play for about 5 to 10 hours for that one reason I would say wait till it gets cheaper to buy the game or rent it and have some fun for a couple of days if you do buy the game and add it to your collection you wont be disappointing because there is plenty to play and plenty to collect in the game..

Stay tuned for my review of The first season of Adventure Time

Until Next Time Geeks.....