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Episode 85! Listen live on Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm on 103.3 FM KSCU Santa Clara, or online at http://www.kscu.org/
New Releases for the week of : 10/24/13
In Theaters:
1.The Counselor
Starring: Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Dean Norris, Goran Visnjic, Javier Bardem, John Leguizamo, Michael Fassbender, Natalie Dormer, Penélope Cruz, Rosie Perez
A lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking.
2.Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Starring: Jackson Nicoll, Johnny Knoxville
Signature Jackass character Irving Zisman (Johnny Knoxville) and his grandson Billy will take movie audiences along for the most insane hidden camera road trip ever captured on camera. Real people in unreal situations, making for one really messed up comedy.
Video Games:
1.Batman: Arkham Origins 360, PS3, PC, Wii U
Developed by WB Games Montreal, Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, the first two critically acclaimed games of the franchise. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals, the game showcases a young and unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, players will meet many important characters for the first time and forge key relationships.
2.Raven’s Cry 360, PS3, PC
Raven’s Cry is a pirate-themed strategy game set in the 17th century from East India Company developer Nitro Games.
3.How to Survive 360, PC, PS3
Featuring a robust crafting system, unique survival guide and a host of playable characters, How to Survive strands players on a remote archipelago off the coast of Colombia in the aftermath of an unexplained accident…but you’re not alone. In order to survive, you must fulfill the most basic of needs – seeking out food, water and shelter, as well as crafting dozens of tools and weapons from fishing rods to Molotov cocktails. Players can also team up with other survivors in local and online multiplayer story and challenge modes to take on a growing array of the infected.
4. Lego Marvel Super Heroes 360, PS3, PC, Wii U
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes features an original story where players take control of Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine and many more Marvel characters as they unite to stop Loki and a host of other Marvel villains from assembling a super-weapon capable of destroying the world.
5. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Duel Destinies
Dual Destinies brings us the return of courtroom hero Phoenix Wright. Set 8 years after his last appearance in the courts, the first case in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies sees the action start in a destroyed court room. It’s up to Phoenix Wright and his team at the Wright Anything Agency to discover the cause of the destruction. Players have to battle it out in court against Gaspen Payne, the younger brother of Winston Payne from previous Ace Attorney titles, as they defend the accused.
6. Rocksmith 2014
Rocksmith 2014 Edition lets players plug in any electric guitar or bass directly into your system and begin learning guitar with the Rocksmith Method.
7. Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut Wii U, PS3, 360
Boss fights streamed lined. Hacking and stat management done on Wii U tablet.
Music:
1. Katy Perry – Prism
The fourth studio release for the pop singer includes production from Dr. Luke, Greg Kurstin, Max Martin, StarGate, and Greg Wells.
2. Polly Scattergood – Arrows
The second full-length release for the British indie-pop singer was written in Berlin, England (London & Norfolk), and France.
3. Machinedrum – Vapor City
This is the first release on Ninja Tune for Berlin-based electronic artist Travis Stewart.
4. Best Coast – Fade Away EP
The seven-track EP for the indie rock duo of Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno was produced by Wally Gagel.
5. AFI – Burials
The ninth studio release for the alternative rock band led by Davey Havok was produced by Gil Norton.
DVD/Blu-ray:
Comics:
DC:
Marvel:
Not the Big 2:
Web:
News:
- Microsoft refreshed the Surface line –http://buff.ly/1agl34Q
- “Patent Trolls” facing a possible chiller –http://buff.ly/HissbD
- Netflix about to be as big as HBO in subscriber numbers – http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-21/netflix-poised-to-pass-hbo-in-paid-u-s-subscribers.html
- A device to help keep you cool … or warm – http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2013/madmec-design-competition-1017.html
- “This new US Army helmet is awesome”http://feedly.com/k/16wxtZm
- “Scientists Discover Gold Literally Growing on Trees in the Outback” http://feedly.com/k/1gCKFjR
- “Tim Burton and Michael Keaton reportedly in discussions for ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel” http://feedly.com/k/19XnruY
- http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/24/jj-abrams-and-lawrence-kasdan-take-over-star-wars-episode-vii-screenplay-duties
- http://www.polygon.com/2013/10/21/4863474/how-female-representation-in-games-affects-women
- http://www.polygon.com/2013/10/21/4863560/report-next-alien-game-ripleys-daughter
Geek Talk:
A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda http://www.gamespot.com/a-r-e-s-extinction-agenda-ex/
The New Captain America Winter Soldier trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLWsK1ZFunA
Caleb’s Corner:
Caleb talks all things new with Apple: http://www.chicagogrid.com/reviews/tech/ipad-air-announcement-apple/
Jason’s Fixation:
No Topic this week.
Joe’s List:
No List…per say.
The Core:
Halloween recommendations:
Make your own decorations – Spooooooky Blinking eyes! http://makezine.com/projects/spooky-blinking-eyes/
The Corpse Bride – beautifully animated and very in the spirit of Holloween
Add motion sensors to your Holloween decorations –http://makezine.com/…/
http://news.moviefone.com/2013/10/22/monster-movies-your-kids-will-love/
http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/8-inanimate-objects-horror-movies-made-us-fear.php