VIDEO: Undead ninja & frozen ninja vs. robot ninja & other robot ninja Posted: 25 Mar 2011 08:49 PM PDT We all know another Mortal Kombat is on the horizon, and this taste of things to come is perhaps the most satisfying yet. Apologizes for those expecting to see that clip of Kratos (from God Of War fame) exchanging pleasantries with the latest MK crew. Sorry but A. would have been far more special if he hadn’t made an appearance in Soul Calibur already & B. have never been a fan of the guy, mostly due to how lame his character design is. Though I will admit, him utilizing QTEs as part of his arsenal is a cute touch (for those who haven’t seen it, just head on over to YouTube, it’s all over the place). No, the video above is where it’s at for a number of reasons. For starters, it features the only Mortal Kombat faces that truly matter, that being the ninjas in the cast, the fab four (sorry Reptile or Noob Saibot fans). Granted, the robots don’t look nearly as cool as they did in their debut in part 3 (which was just a guy in a bunch of protective BMX/ATV gear), but their moves at least are completely in tact. As for Scorpion and Sub Zero, they're practically impossible to screw up (those some prior installments of the franchise have come awfully close) and look to be especially awesome this time around. SB’s use of ice as an edged weapon is especially awesome. But the real star is the new tag team mode. The biggest issue with Mortal Kombat, imho, has always been how quick and easy it is find one’s health meter down to practically zero. It’s sad, for a game that seems so inviting, due to it’s colorful casts of characters and the such, it’s still a very much hardcore affair, way too much so for those who just want to button mash. Having back-up should help even things up. Plus certain moves, like Sub Zero’s ice clone gimmick, which never works for me, might at long last due thanks to just so much crap going on. Too bad we don’t see a fatality at the end. Also, apparently I have yet to make figure out what the situation is with unlocking the classic old school ninja outfits. Last I heard, if you pre-order from Gamestop (ugh) you get Scorpion’s original threads, and Scorpion’s only. For Sub Zero, and Sub Zero’s only, you have to go through Best Buy. Just wonderful. |
VIDEO: Instead of catching them all, isn’t it about time we freed them all? Posted: 25 Mar 2011 07:13 PM PDT The time to acknowledge the rights of Pokemon is now. When you get down to it, the whole nature of Pokemon is fairly insidious. It’s about running around the wilderness, encountering wild animals, beating them down with their own kind, to the point that they can no longer defend themselves, capturing them, and then adding them to your slave army. Sure you’re always told that bonds of friendship is borne from such a relationship, but that’s total hogwash; the nature of the game forces you to concentrate on a Pokeman that fills the bill at hand, i.e. whomever the opponent is in your never-ending bloodlust for gym badges. Sure Squirtle is cute and all, but he’s not equipped for every single match, so sooner or later, back to the line buddy. On that note, from the same folks who produced video above is their prior production, also Pokemon related, practically a prequel of sorts… If Pokémon Aren't Slaves, Then Why Do You Call Yourselves Masters? |
Guyism After Dark: Lacey, Kelley, or Carla??? Posted: 25 Mar 2011 04:00 PM PDT |
Facebook Poll: The things women hate about what men wear Posted: 25 Mar 2011 02:48 PM PDT So, if you didn’t know Facebook recently released a questions feature. I decided to put it to good use immediately and poll my lovely lady friends. I asked them, “What is the worst article of clothing men wear regularly?” Read it and weep, gentlemen. Above you’ll see the top ten things the women I know on Facebook really rather you not wear. I wouldn’t take this as an end all, be all but it’s probably a pretty good indicator of what you shouldn’t be doing. I would hope that you guys already know the whole socks with sandals look is computer geek chic and should never be applied. Ever. Unless you think a pocket protector is totally in style, leave your socks at home. Anything Ed Hardy/Affliction, well, I think that goes without saying, right? I mean, if Miller Light is making fun of you then you know you’re doing something wrong. Stay away from bedazzled clothing and you’ll be fine. Take the rest as you will. Just know if you’re doing something on this list, odds are there are ladies somewhere shaking their heads at you. And we just can’t have that now can we, guys? Hmm…I think this should be a weekly thing. Send me questions you have for the lovely ladies of Facebook and I’ll post them here with their answers – gabe@guyism.com. Don’t worry it’ll be totally anonymous. |
VIDEO: Kemba Walker does his best Duke flop impression Posted: 25 Mar 2011 02:06 PM PDT Hard to criticize Connecticut’s Kemba Walker these days. The man has been on a mission since the Big East tournament putting the Huskies squarely on his back and taking them as far as his 6’1″ frame will allow. His 36 points last night cemented him as the most dangerous offensive player in the 2011 tournament. But it was his Oscar worthy dive that definitely gave his team the boost they needed. As Walker headed to the bench during a timeout, he came into contact with San Diego State’s Jamaal Franklin. It was nothing more than a bump, similar to an accidental nudge you might get in a crowded street from a stranger. However, Walker anticipated the contact and in true European soccer style, went down in a heap. The only thing that was missing was the gurney and magical healing spray. Watch for yourself. |