Disney Aquires Lucasfilm. Proceeds to Destroy Childhood.
Oh god, can this year get any worse for geeks….
G4TV Kills Off All Gaming Programming
I actually knew this was coming, but wasn’t going to say anything till an official press statement was released. Well, it happened so here we go.. G4 is killing off it’s gaming programming.. and the network informed it’s employees earlier in a meeting today.
Konami Olympic Team takes GOLD in Olympics
You’re probably wondering why in the HELL we’re posting on this years olympics and why you should even care. Well there was quite an interesting winner for the gold in men’s individual all-around gymnastics.
Preorders for U.S. Release of Gamecenter CX Starts
Earlier this week DVD company Eastern Star announced that American translation of the amazing Japanese television show Gamecenter CX is finally available to preorder.
The show (titled Retro Game Master in America), follows famous comedian Shinya Arino as he takes on classic games in hopes of finishing them (usually in one 12 hour block) and delivering the ending to the viewers. Arino, along with an eclectic group of staff members stumble their way through some of the toughest and iconic games, and have been for the better part of the last decade.
Hump Day Cartoons: Beat the Heat
In an effort to prove that good cartoons are not dead, I have started on a quest to find the best little gems hiding in the cracks of the internet. I plan on presenting my findings in a fun little article called Hump Day Cartoons.
Too hot outside? Why don’t you beat the heat with some good old fashion Hump Day Cartoons. This week we have Devils and Angels Dating by
Michael Cawood which shows the dangerous game we play when we court death…Literally. Lastly we have a fun little cartoon from French animator Fabrice O. Joubert entitled French Roast. Read more
Hump Day Cartoons: Don Hertzfeldt
In an effort to prove that good cartoons are not dead, I have started on a quest to find the best little gems hiding in the cracks of the internet. I plan on presenting my findings in a fun little article called Hump Day Cartoons.
It was only a matter of time before we had a week devoted to the black comedy of
Don Herdzfeldt. Today we will be focusing on some of his earlier works Rejected and The Animation Show. If you have somehow gone your entire internet life without seeing these fantastic shorts, then your are in in for a treat! For everyone else, let this be a fantastic reminder of what makes these short films timeless classics. Read more
Hump Day Cartoons: Crack the Code
In an effort to prove that good cartoons are not dead, I have started on a quest to find the best little gems hiding in the cracks of the internet. I plan on presenting my findings in a fun little article called Hump Day Cartoons.
Today we will be taking a look at two very different short films. The first is a look into the secret world of the the Thomas Beale Cipher from Andrew Allen and his team. This short sees a marriage of many different animation styles, and is a must see for sure. See if you can spot the hidden clues and crack the code! Second we have a fun cg animation about how hard it can be to get up in the morning entitled Alarm from the team MESAI in South Korea.
As always, sit back and enjoy!
