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NR Exclusive: Interview with Hoon Lee, the voice of Master Splinter in Nick’s TMNT
3 months ago
Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is returning with new episodes starting Friday, January 25, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The premiere episode, “I, Monster,” will have the turtles fight against The Rat King. It’ll be part of the “Total Turtle Takover” that will last until 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). More >
NR interview with Yoav Goren, the composer behind trailer music
4 months ago
If you haven’t heard of Yoav Goren, it’s okay, I’ll fill you in. He’s a composer who has pioneered what you hear in movie trailers for over twenty years. He is the co-founder and co-composer for the Trailerhead series, the latest one being called Triumph. The third album of the series that More >
Gamer_Bob’s Top 5 Games that Need a New Ending
4 months ago
Mass Effect 3′s new ending has gotten Gamer_Bob’s panties in a bunch. So much promise, so much hope: dashed upon a boulevard of broken dreams. And it’s not the first time that amazing possibilities faltered in the end. Our favorite geek reveals to us his top five games that could use a new More >
Interview with Brizzy Voices, cutesy impersonator extraordinaire
4 months ago
Here’s what you need to know about Brizzy Voices. She’s adorkable and does a lot of different impersonations from cartoons and video games like Pokemon, Rugrats, Mass Effect, Disney films, My Little Pony, and the list goes on. One of her Pokemon videos has already reached over 6 million YouTube More >
Anime LA 2013 video coverage
4 months ago
Hey guys and gals! I’m back from a fun-filled adventure at Anime LA 2013 (located at the LAX Marriott), and let me tell you that it was my best experience yet. The thing that makes ALA what it is are the people. Although my favorite convention that I’ve been to so far is Dragon*Con, it’s nice to More >
NR Video: Navitat Canopy Adventures Zipline Course
4 months ago
Nerd Reactor recently sent Matt Hiscox and Jennifer Zhang of Batman: Death Wish and Jennifer Sings the News to check out the Navitat Canopy Adventures Zipline Course in Wrightwood, California. Check out their adventures and shenanigans up in the trees and nerding it up among everyday folks just More >
Interview with Resident Evil 6′s Christopher Emerson, AKA Piers Nivans
5 months ago
Resident Evil 6 featured many of your favorite characters from the franchise including Chris Redfield, Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong. In addition to the returning cast is newcomer Piers Nivans, an expert marksman who teams up with Chris Redfield under the B.S.A.A. (an organization against More >
Live-action Rurouni Kenshin Movie Review
5 months ago
Rurouni Kenshin is a movie based off of the beloved Japanese manga of the same name. In short, the story revolves around the main character, Himura Kenshin (Takeru Sato), also referred to often as Hitokiri Battosai. He fought during the terrible Bakumatsu wars in Japan as a highly trained killer, More >
How aboot going to ReactorCon, eh? A Canadian in Los Angeles tale
5 months ago
A great sense of accomplishment coursed through my veins this past November. Nerd Reactor hosted our very own convention, ReactorCon, and to call it a success would be be putting it lightly. Thousands of con goers were seen at the Frank and Son convention center on November 24th, and this lucky More >
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic – Interview with head writer Meghan McCarthy
5 months ago
What is My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic? It’s a cartoon show about cute ponies. To clarify, it’s a show with in-depth characters and pony adventures. It’s enjoyed by young female audience members, and also by the teenage and adult male audience (bronies). I want to reach out to the closet More >
CosCast 46: Pre-Anime LA Excitement
5 months ago
Join CosCast’s Joey Rassool, Jordan Brown and Matthew Lewis as they talk about the upcoming Anime Los Angeles convention in January and how it compares with other cons like PMX, Dragon*Con and etc.
Download Link: CosCast 46: Pre-Anime LA Excitement (Right click and save link as)
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YouTube sensation Epic Lloyd
5 months ago
Lloyd Ahlquist from his song, Coming Up Short.
If I asked you, “Do you know Epic Lloyd?” What would your answer be? If I asked you, “Do you watch Epic Rap Battles of History?” Most of your answers better be “HELL YES!” However, if you don’t know what it is, basically they take suggestions from More >
CosCast 45: ReactorCon 2012
5 months ago
Join the CosCast team as we head to ReactorCon 2012, the first convention by Nerd Reactor. We’re coming at you live from the event.
CosCast host: Joey Rassool, Jordan Brown, Matt Lewis, Matt Munson
Download Link: CosCast 45 at ReactorCon 2012 (Right click and save link as)
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Halo 4 review: Does 343 fill the void that Bungie left?
6 months ago
It’s been 5yrs since we saw Master Chief float off in his frozen tomb with Cortana keeping a watchful eye on him. In Halo 4, we see the resurrection of the Chief and his baddassery that follows. The biggest difference this time around is that the original developers, Bungie, are not the studio More >
NR Contest: Star Wars Bunny Slippers and Dark Side t-shirt
6 months ago
So we’ve all heard the news of Disney buying out Lucasfilm and is planning Star Wars Episode VII for an expected 2015 release. Now imagine that Disney has chosen you as the writer responsible for coming up with the storyline. You have total free reign of coming up with anything you want. What More >
Interview with Mass Effect: Paragon Lost composers Joshua R. Mosley & David Kates
6 months ago
The Mass Effect trilogy story continues on in the upcoming anime film, Mass Effect: Paragon Lost, starring Freddie Prinze, Jr. as James Vega. With the release of the Blu-ray/DVD heading soon on December 28, 2012, Nerd Reactor had a chance to interview the composers behind the animated movie, More >
CosCast 44: The Return of Jordan Brown
6 months ago
Here’s episode 44 of The CosCast. Jordan Brown finally comes out of hibernation and joins the latest episode. We catch up on what cosplay outfits he’s working on, upcoming cons and more. Don’t forget to check us out at ReactorCon (located inside Frank & Son in the City of Industry, CA) this More >
Sexual harassment in the convention community: A personal account
6 months ago
Every now and then an article will pop up about sexual harassment in the geek community; we have all seen them. Be it harassment in online gaming or at conventions, hundreds have weighed in on the topic. Blame has been cast on all sides and solutions of varying viability have been suggested. But More >
Long Beach Comic Con 2012 video coverage
6 months ago
Long Beach Comic & Horror Con 2012 has come on gone, and I can definitely say that it was my best experience there yet. We met some really cool nerds and cosplayers at the event, so check out our video coverage below. Oh, and if you’re in the Los Angeles area on November 24th, come check out our More >
CosCast 43: Borderlands 2 Special
6 months ago
Welcome to the 43rd episode of the CosCast. Join me, Becky Horton, Jack Conway and Kai Norman as we discuss about the wonderful world of Borderlands 2 and cosplay.
Download Link: CosCast 43: Borderlands 2 Special (right click and save as)
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Wreck-It-Ralph Review: a movie for gamers by gamers
6 months ago
The phrase “video game film adaptation” does not generally bring many fond memories for gamers. For years the world of movies and video games have struggled to co-exist with one another. Whether it be video games based on movies or movies based on video games, it seems that the fans are always the More >
Assassin’s Creed III review: Don’t mess with this native
6 months ago
Assassin’s Creed III has been in production for 3 years, and after the exploits of Altair and Ezio, fans are finally ready for a new hero. Enter Ratonhnhaké:ton (or Connor if you’re lazy). He’s half-Native American and half-English who’s trained as an Assassin during the American Revolution. The More >
CosCast 42 featuring Liz Katz
6 months ago
Liz Katz is a professional, eccentric and all round crazy awesome person. She has had her finger on the pulse of costumes and cosplay for quite a while now. She and I sit and talk about her awesome style and her products for sale, as well as what being a costumer has done for her.
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NR Podcast Review: Wreck-It-Ralph
6 months ago
With the slew of disappointing video games adapted to film, Wreck-It-Ralph is the shining glimpse of hope in the darkness that surrounds the video game film genre. Wreck-It-Ralph follows the story of disgruntled video game villain who is tired of being the bad guy. Longing for something more, Ralph More >
Nerd Reactor goes to Netherworld Haunted House
6 months ago
by Mike Rivera
Team Nerd Reactor in Atlanta had the privilege of checking out one of the top haunted houses in America for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.
Netherworld Haunted House is rated one of the top Haunted Houses in America and voted as one of the best by the Travel Channel as well as More >
