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Comics: Check Out Joe Quesada’s All-New Look for ‘Angela’

Posted on May 9, 2013

We know there’s got to be some Angela fans out there. This one is for you. marvel has sent us the debut image of Angela’s new look, created by none-other than Joe Quesada himself. How’s that for a Marvel comics pedigree?

But wait, there’s more. And it involves Neil Gaiman. Want to know all the scoop? Here it is, direct from Marvel:

She’s one of the biggest new characters to debut in the Marvel Universe in over 20 years, and today Marvel is proud to unveil your first look at ANGELA – redesigned by Marvel Entertainment’s Chief Creative Officer & superstar artist Joe Quesada! Angela, created by New York Times Best Selling writer Neil Gaiman & industry icon Todd McFarlane, makes her dynamic debut into the Marvel Universe this June, in the star studded conclusion to the critically acclaimed event Age Of Ultron with Age Of Ultron #10!

YouTube Starts Offering Paid Subscriptions To Content

Posted on May 9, 2013

Well, well, how things are changing. Not to be left behind as the paradigm shifts from traditional cable and satellite networks towards what paid subscription services like Apple, Hulu and Netflix are doing, YouTube today announced the first channels that it will offer via monthly subscriptions.

Following a 14-day free trial period, channels such as Sesame Street, Baby First Plus, Cars.tv, HD Net, Coreman’s Drive-In and UFC Select will be available for monthly fees raging from $2.99/Month to as little as $.99/Month. Payment will be accepted via credit card or Google Wallet.

According to the announcement, some of the programs will feature ads, but a majority won’t, with most of the content being available as on-demand. Google will reportedly collect about 45% of the subscription ad revenue.

While this list of channels and programming is not that extensive yet, Google expects other channels and networks to launch subscription services on YouTube soon and will roll them out over the coming months. For the full list of content available now, go here.

With the current amount and diversity of content, it will be very interesting to see if people actually decide to subscribe to some of these channels or wait until there’s more to choose from. Will this development end up being the digital straw that breaks the virtual camels back and starts the mass exodus from more traditional cable and satellite providers? It just might be.

Tech: Flipboard for Android Updated to Version 2.0

Posted on May 9, 2013

We know it’s sometimes hard to be an Android user in what must seem like an iOS-dominated world — at least where new apps, or updates to current ones, are concerned. Yes, most new apps and updates appear for iOS first. But at some point, and that gap is narrowing all the time, the app or update comes to Android.

Case in point today is the extremely fun and useful app Flipboard. We use it all the time on our iPhones and iPads and have even gone so far as to create a few magazines to highlight our interests. And now Anrdoid users can get in on that fun with the latest update to Flipboard for their OS.

In addition to the magazine feature, the app also had several other updates including the following:

• Integrated Android share: add content from the Gallery & other apps to your magazines
• Bookmarklet to add items to your magazines from a browser
• Get notifications when people like, comment or subscribe to your magazines
• Share magazines via email or social networks
• Personalized recommendations for more to read
• Search is now front & center, with improved results

Get the brand new Flipboard for Android over at Google Play.

Geek: Go ‘The Full Riker’ (Almost) In This Fine Compilation Video

Posted on May 9, 2013

Okay Star Trek: The Next Generation Fans, this one is for you. Without much in the way of introduction, let’s just say that not very many men can make something as ordinary as sitting down this artful and, yes, this manly.

So, thank you Commander Riker. We could all learn something from you. You are, indeed, a boss.

Click through to see exactly what we’re talking about.

Games: Batgirl Confirmed As Next DLC for ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ With a New Gameplay Trailer

Posted on May 9, 2013

With Lobo now out in the wild and taking names as part of Injustice: Gods Among Us, it’s time to turn our attention to the next character that will be available as a DLC for the game.

Afteer some speculation (and an unfortunate leak) we now know for sure that Batgirl is next in line for the Injustice DLC treatment. In fact, it’s confirmed and there’s even a new trailer to prove it.

Here’s some info from the official press release:

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released an all-new trailer revealing Batgirl, the next DLC character that will be available for the DC Comics fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us. Batgirl will be available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points and PlayStation®Network at a price of $4.99. Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Injustice: Gods Among Us introduces a new franchise in the fighting game genre and a brand new story created in collaboration between NetherRealm Studios, DC Entertainment and comic book writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti.

Check out the trailer after the jump.

TV RECAP: ‘Grimm’ Episode 220 – ‘Kiss of the Muse’

Posted on May 9, 2013

Wesen of the Week: Musai

Juliette is washing dishes in the kitchen and notices the scars from the cat scratches on her hand. She is suddenly thrown back into a memory of her and Nick in the house. He is telling her she has to go to the hospital because Adalind is a witch and she could be in danger.

Monroe makes dinner plans with Nick for that evening. Nick then meets with Hank, who has just returned from his vacation. He has torn his Achilles while zip lining in Hawaii, and apparently he went with his ex wife Nadine. They hear gunshots and rush across the street.

An author has been killed at a book signing, and the killer has a woman hostage upstairs. Nick chases after him, but the man jumps into the water, after turning into some kind of otter or beaver type Wesen.

The author that was murdered was dating the woman, Khloe. The killer, Anton, was Khloe’s ex boyfriend. Anton was an obsessed, jealous ex boyfriend who felt that Ethan (the author) was not good enough for Khloe. Khloe tells Nick that guys fall for her very easily and have a hard time getting over her. She thanks Nick and takes his hand. She seems to have worked her charm on Nick as well.

Games: First Teaser Trailer for ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ Debuts

Posted on May 9, 2013

It’s been about four years since we last saw William “B.J.” Blazkowicz take the fight to the filthy Nazi forces in Wolfenstein. Finally yesterday though, it was announced that B.J. would be making his return in the next installment of Wolfenstein entitled Wolfenstein: The New Order.

From what we’ve been able to find out so far, Wolfenstein: The New Order takes place years after the events of the last Wolfenstein. Although B.J. accomplished his mission, something happened as he was hidden away and he has a new regime to deal with. While some Wolfenstein games have at least started more reality based, Wolfenstein: The New Order is taking the Go Big or Go Home approach right at the start. Gigantic robots with lots of weaponry look to block B.J.’s way.

Games: Be Amazed at the Awesomeness That Is ‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’

Posted on May 8, 2013

It’s difficult to put into words just how great this trailer is. However, as we get paid by the word around here, we should at least give it a try.

Well, to be sure, it’s amazing. So many great bits and so much pop culture and old-school sci-fi/action b-movie nostalgia all rolled into a slick package. And hey, the game, a stand-along expansion to Far Cry 3 itself, looks pretty fun too. It even stars famous sci-fi actor Michael Biehn, which is pretty cool.

If you haven’t seen this trailer for Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, you should. In fact, click through immedietly and watch it. You won’t be sorry. Once you watch it, be sure to buy the game too. We need to support things like this.

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is available now for PS 3 via the Playstation Network and XBox 360 via XBox Live Arcade.

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