Monthly Archives: September 2011

Engineer in Need of Social Skills? Check Out The Gemini Project!

by Noemi Twigg
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Gemini Project

There are countless stereotypes that exist in our world, and being a socially awkward geek (or nerd or dork, whichever you might prefer) is one of the more popular ones these days. I just finished watching the first two episodes the latest season of The Big Bang Theory, and I can’t help but think of how far the guys have gone in terms of social skills. On the one hand, we all know that the show is full of stereotypes that they can’t possibly be that accurate in real life, can they? On the other hand, you probably know a guy or two who just might be as socially incapable Read more »

Military And Corporate

by Darren Burr
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A smooth new world of intrigue

  Two first issues caught my eye this week, the first eagerly awaited and the second a total surprise. Some months ago I promised the esteemed J. T. Krul a review for Captain Atom #1, and the day has now arrived. To be honest, I have mixed feelings about it. I like it, but there are a number of factors that make me question the whole ‘soft-reboot’ business, to which I need to go into further detail. Firstly, I love the Captain’s new look. If anything based on a masterful use of colouring, his illuminated form simply exudes power. Thing is, I loved his old look as well, the chrome Read more »

At Last: Star Wars The Old Republic’s Release Date

by Robin Parrish
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At Last: Star Wars The Old Republic’s Release Date

It’s been in development for over three years and teased hundreds of times, but LucasArts and BioWare have finally announced a release date for Star Wars The Old Republic, their groundbreaking MMO. At the 2011 Eurogamer Expo in London, BioWare’s founders made it official: TOR will be here just (barely) in time for Christmas. Read more »

How Much Would You Pay for an iPhone 5?

by Robin Parrish
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How Much Would You Pay for an iPhone 5?

Man, the rumors about iPhone 5 are all over the place. And let’s face it: this is Apple, and that’s the way it’s always going to be. But one aspect of the new device that hasn’t been addressed is its price. Will Apple go up in price due to new technology? Will they keep it the same, as they always have? Or might they even lower it, to be ultra competitive? Opinions, anyone? Read more »

10 Superman ‘Man of Steel’ Movie Posters

by Robin Parrish
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10 Superman ‘Man of Steel’ Movie Posters

At this moment, director Zack Snyder is busy reinventing Superman on the big screen, with actor Henry Cavill in the red and blue. In a complete break from past continuity, The Man of Steel will present a new telling of Superman’s origin story. Our Dark Knight Rises fan-made poster gallery was a big hit, so here’s a collection of some of the best Man of Steel posters fans have come up with so far. Read more »

New Toradora Blu-ray

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New Toradora Blu-ray

One of the more beloved anime of the last few years, Toradora is finally getting a Blu-ray release which will contain all of the episodes. The anime series only got a DVD release in Japan and North America because it was not produced with high definition in mind. This means that the Blu-ray will be up-scaled, but it promises to have improved animation, as seen in the comparison pictures below. Originally aired from 2008 to 2009 and produced by J.C. Staff, Toradora is a romantic comedy about high school students Ryuji (the “dragon”) and Taiga (the “palmtop tiger”). The two of them are the most feared students at school, but Read more »

The Ten Most Outlandish Super-Hero Bases

by Darren Burr
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The Anachrony Den

Superhero real estate has always been an essential part of the genre, from Bat-caves to orbiting satellites. Considering the cave option, other than the Bat, the rest of the world appears to have moved on as writers compete to make the most surreal bases, as evidenced by the phenomenal Ant Farm of Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. So where do you go, when a Watch Tower on the Moon, or a swamp that touches every possible reality (and then some) just are not enough? The Fortress of Solitude   We all know of the Silver Age version, of an ice cavern with a gigantic metal door, unlockable only by an equally Read more »