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Ghost Recon: Future Soldier gameplay trailer says FU to Battlefield and Call of Duy
Feb 3rd
New trailer for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier has just hit the net and is looking damn good. I got to be honest and say this has not been on my list of “Games -to –look-forward -to.” This may be largely due to Ubisoft’s dreadful 2011 Press Conference and their horrible More >
You’ve heard the Mario theme played by a piano, but what about tap dancing?
Feb 3rd
There are a lot of Mario theme piano performances all over the net. Of all those performances, I bet you they don’t have tap dancing. Enter Alex, the tap dancing neighbor. This video wins automatically with the combination of Mario, piano, and tap dancing.
Source: ScottBradleeLovesYa
ESA loses over $1 million, some of it due to lobbying SOPA/PIPA
Feb 3rd
Remember when ESA was poking fun of California for spending money on a bill to try to ban violent video game sales to kids? Since California lost a lot of money because of the Brown vs. EMA case, the ESA said that California could have used the money to help “improve services More >
The Last Story gets an English trailer, but will it come to America?
Feb 2nd
I was baffled when I found out that Nintendo was purposely not talking about Xenoblade: Chronicles at E3 2011. I mean, you have a game that looks fantastic, has gotten great reviews, a system that desperately needs games, and you’ve already localized it into English for the European audience. The More >
Lollipop Chainsaw pre-order options has something for everyone
Feb 2nd
If you’re a fan of pre-order shenanigans, alternate outfits, or both, Warner Bros. Interactive has got all your bases covered. They’ve just recently revealed all of the delicious options you’ll have access to in order to give Juliet the outfit you want most, depending on which retailer you get the More >
First in-game screenshots for The Last of Us
Feb 2nd
Game Informer magazine has quite the exclusive this month: the first in-game screenshots for Naughty Dog’s recently announced game, “The Last of Us“. So far, all we have is the cover of this month’s Game Informer, and I’ll bet that by now you’re wondering where the screenshots are. Well, the More >
Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention – It’s over 10 million hours!
Feb 2nd
If school could be as fun as Disgaea 3, I would have never left or become and instructor. Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice for the VITA is a port of the PlayStation 3 version that includes all the DLC in the title. It contains a few extra goodies that includes new Tera More >
Is Mass Effect 3 really better with the Kinect?
Feb 2nd
So is Mass Effect 3 going to be better with the Kinect? BioWare seems to think so (I’d like to think that Microsoft is pushing BioWare to implement Kinect compatibility). Here’s a demonstration of the voice command for the game using the Kinect sensor.
We’ve seen games use voice command More >
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City – USS & Spec Ops character trailer
Feb 2nd
Here’s a character trailer for Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City. The video gives you a little more insight on the U.S.S. Delta team members (Lupo, Vector, Spectre, Four Eyes, Beltway, and Bertha) and the Spec Ops Echo Six members (Dee-ay, Willow, Harley, Party Girl, Tweed and Shona). Each squad has More >
Skyrim intervention, something we all need…
Feb 2nd
Do you or a loved one suffer from the addiction of Skyrim? Have they been going on and on about dragons returning? Do they neglect to do things because they “took an arrow in the knee?” Well if any of this pertains to you, then you should watch this helpful More >
Kristen Schaal shows off her juggling skills while playing the Xperia
Feb 2nd
The Sony Xperia play is a phone and gaming system. What was originally thought to be a PSP meets a smartphone became an Android-powered smartphone that can play specific PlayStation certified games. To our surprise Kristen Schaal has been doing commercials for awhile and as nerds, we fail to not More >
Support Nerd Reactor’s very own to get in Capcom’s reality show
Feb 1st
Our very own David “Hoangster” has submitted his video for a chance to be in Capcom’s Cross Assault. It’s an internet reality show that pits 5 Street Fighter fans against 5 Tekken fans. Winner wins $25,000.
So how can you help? Just click on the YouTube button to open a new More >
Want to show off your indie game? Apply for IndieCade 2012 now
Feb 1st
Are you an independent game artist or designer? Do you want to show off your game to the world? Then you should enter your project for IndieCade 2012, where independent video game fans go for all their indie fix. If you’re chosen, your video game will be featured during the More >
King Leonidas vs. Master Chief? It’s On!
Feb 1st
Can this be? Two Spartans battling each other…lyrically? Say it isn’t so.
Epic Rap Battles of History has just released their latest video featuring King Leonidas from 300 and Master Chief from Halo. I’m rooting for both, since my nickname is Spartan, but Leonidas definitely wins this battle hands down.
[via Marc More >
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Creation Kit Coming Soon to Steam (Consoles Too?)
Feb 1st
Bethesda just dropped a bomb on us in video form. PC gamers will soon get their hands on the Skyrim Creation Kit which will allow them to mod Skyrim to their liking. There is a scene editor that allows for complex scripting between NPC characters, a dialogue editor, and of More >
Bring Back BlizzCon (Oh), Ay Ay Ay
Feb 1st
Nerd Reactor team Chris, Ryan, and Adam all had a great time at BlizzCon 2011. When news hit that Blizzard wasn’t planning a BlizzCon for 2012, many fans were upset and sad. How upset? They are so upset, that a guild decided to create a song dedicated to BlizzCon. Using T.I.’s More >
Games Veteran Kazuo Hirai Will Succeed Sir Howard Stringer as Sony’s Chief Executive
Feb 1st
Today, Sony announced that the current Chief Executive, Sir Howard Stringer, would be stepping down on April 1st and that Kazuo Hirai will be replacing him. Hirai currently oversees the Consumer Products and Services Group, which includes electronics, games and network serviced businesses. Sir Howard Stringer has been the reigning More >
Trion Worlds Announces Rift “Lite” FTP
Feb 1st
As of Feb 1, 2012, Trion World’s massive MMO Rift has become unlimited free to play up to level 20! Thats right, no limits to anything you can do other than leveling past the cap. This move could have many positive and negative effects on the MMO. Let us examine More >
Guild Leaders of SWTOR, Unite!
Feb 1st
Bioware has just announced that they will be hosting a guild leader summit in Austin, Texas from March 4th to the 6th. The event is invitation only, but any guild leader may apply at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SWTORGuildSummit. Guild leaders from all over the world will gather for these couple days to discuss the More >
Reality Show ‘Cross Assault’ for Street Fighter X Tekken
Jan 31st
Capcom is teaming up with IPlayWinner and Team Spooky in creating a reality internet show where 5 Street Fighter fans will be facing against 5 Tekken fans. The winner will win $25,000, and of course will gain glory and honor!
So how do you enter to get a chance to be More >
4-Player Syndicate and Twisted Metal Demos Available Now
Jan 31st
Soul Calibur V and Never Dead just released today, but if you’re not in the buying mood, that doesn’t mean that you’re out of options regarding new things to play. Those in need of a bit of car carnage can revel in the Twisted Metal demo on PS3. Others who want to More >
NR Joins Pixel Perfect’s Podcast and Talks Games
Jan 31st
I’m pretty excited about this podcast, because it’s our very first podcast as guests. Thanks to the lovely gamers, Jared Reiman, Devin Miller, and Justin Brenis at Pixel Perfect, we get to talk about the things we love, video games.
Nerd Reactor crew Mike Villarreal and Adam Kharakov joins me as we More >
Everquest to go Free-to-Play
Jan 31st
Everquest has enjoyed a long, healthy life so far, coming onto its 13 year anniversary and releasing 18 different expansions during that time. It’s become a bit of a legend in the MMORPG genre. However, in March of this year, the title will be venturing into new territory: F2P services.
The More >
Want to Play the Resident Evil 6 Demo? Well, Buy a Copy of Dragon’s Dogma
Jan 31st
What’s the best way to push sales of a new IP? For Capcom the answer is to include a demo of Resident Evil 6 with Dragon’s Dogma. Not only will this increase sales, but it will also give fans their RE6 fix.
In the one week since the Resident Evil 6 trailer was released, More >
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February 4, 2012 - 9:25 am Fast & Furious - What a disaster plot I've been following this thing since day one, and the whole thing stinks to the top. First off, w...
February 3, 2012 - 10:31 pm Ghost Recon: Future Soldier gameplay trailer says FU to Battlefield and Call of Duy I'm just messing with ya ^_^ Does anyone remember the Live-Action trailer? http://www.youtube.co...
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