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On this week’s show the Humans(Joe & Jason) discuss E3, Part 2! Yup, just E3. Over two hours of Microsoft, EA, and Ubisoft talk with a splash of new releases at the beginning to lure you in.
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Show Notes for 6/19/2014
# New Releases
In Theaters:
1. Jersey Boys
Four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey come together to form the iconic rock group The Four Seasons. The story of their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the songs they made famous, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Dawn,” “Rag Doll,” “Bye Bye Baby,” “Who Loves You,” and many more.
2. Think Like A Man Too
All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.
3. Coherence
On the night of an astrological anomaly, eight friends at a dinner party experience a troubling chain of reality bending events.
Video Games:
1. UFC (X1, PS4)
UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship is a mixed martial arts fighting game that uses the new EA Sports Ignite engine. When players beat career mode on pro difficulty or higher, they will unlock Bruce Lee and can test his legacy against the best of the best in the UFC across four different weight classes.
2. MotoGP 13 (360, Ps3, Vita, PC)
Speed. Emotion. Innovation. The full 2013 MotoGP season. Graphical excellence. The essential elements mixed with an adrenaline-fueled experience will characterize the brand new MotoGP 13, re-invented by Milestone. With genre-leading redesigned graphics, Milestone’s new project will bring players into the 2013 championship through the eyes of a real MotoGP rider.
3. Tropico 5 (PC, Ps4, 360)
Packed with a host of new gameplay features and new artwork designed from scratch, Tropico 5 takes the series into a new direction – dynasties!. You, as El Presidente, will first take control of the infamous island of Tropico during early colonial times and then guide it through the centuries as the world changes and moves ever forward.
Music:
1. A.K.A – Jennifer Lopez
The eigth studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from French Montana, Iggy Azalea, Pitbull, Rick Ross, and T.I.
2. Ultraviolence – Lana Del Ray
The third full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach and recorded live with a seven-piece band.
3. Familiars – The Antlers
The fourth album from Brooklyn indie band led by Pete Silberman was influenced by the Eastern philosophy books Silberman was reading.
4. The Hunting Party – Linkin Park
The sixth studio release for the nu metal group was co-produced by band members Brad Delson and Mike Shinoda with guest appearances from Page Hamilton, Daron Malakian, Tom Morello, and Rakim.
5. Band of Brothers – Willie Nelson
Produced by Buddy Cannon, the latest release for the country singer-songwriter features nine original songs and a duet with Jamey Johnson.
6. Mutineers – David Gray
The first release in four years for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Andy Barlow.
DVD/Blu-Ray:
1. I Know that Voice – DVD – A documentary that puts a face to the voices that we know so well. Produced by John Di Maggio (Bender and Jake the Dog), this features interviews with some of the most notable voice actors around including: Kevin Conroy (Batman), Rob Paulsen (Pinky, Yakko Warner, Donatello), Jennifer Hale (Commander Shepard, Jean Grey) and Nancy Cartwright (Rufus, Bart Simpson) many others.
2. The Machine – Blu/DVD – Into a world on the brink of collapse is born an unlikely child, the world’s first sentient AI. Once placed into an android body she is destined to be a war machine, unless the scientists who created her can free her.
3. Walk of Shame – Blu/DVD – Stranded in downtown LA with no car, no ID, no money, and no way to get to the interview of her life.
4. The Lego Movie – Blu/DVD – In a wold made of awesome … er Lego, this movie has it! When an ordinary Lego guy is mistaken for a MasterBuilder he becomes the one hope against a mad man who wants to glue the world together.
5. The Grand Budapest Hotel – Blu/DVD – A priceless painting is stolen. Access to a vast family fortune hangs in the balance. It all turns upon a bell hop and a concierge. In the midst of this internal struggle, is a larger change in the continent.
Comics:
### DC
* Sandman Overture #1 – The dream king returns, as does Neil Gaiman. This mini series covers the origins of Morpheous, and the events that lead up to his capture, which is where the original series picks up.
### Marvel
* The Punisher #7 – A group of American soldiers are being held in a South American drug lord’s prision. The latest addition to the group of prisioners is Frank Castle. There are larger mysteries to be unraveled as this jail is not what it appears to be.
### IDW
* Powerpuff Girls #10 – Battle of the bands, takes on a whole new level as the Boogie Man decides to fight for his right to disco.
### Image
* The Wicked & The Divine #1 – The time has come again, for twelve gods to be reborn as humans, teenagers to be exact. And in two years they are going to die. Immortality seems to have a short life span.
### Dark Horse
* Eye of Newt #1 – A young wizard is sent on a dangerous quest.
News:
No news this week.
Geek Talk:
No geek talk this week.
The Core:
E3 Part 2
Jason talks Microsoft’s E3 press conference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsV4E0JUlsw
Joe mentions EA’s press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHfwKoxEunE and Ubisoft’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWvJq-pLeko