The World According to Todd: Best of 2008

Posted by Todd Matthy Categories: Collecting, Editorials, Reviews, DC Comics, Marvel Comics

Figure Caption: You gotta love Supergirl!

It’s that time of year again when we look back at the year and see what lived up to our expectations and what fell flat on its face. So without further ado…here is MY Best of 2008.

Book of the Year: Captain America
When my friends ask me what the best comic out there is, this is my answer. Every month, Brubaker mixes social commentary, superhero history, and pulse pounding action into a symphony of awesomeness. As icing on the cake there is always a new twist or a new piece of character development that makes aspiring writers (like myself) bang their heads on a table wishing they thought of it. Damn you, Ed. Steve Epting’s artwork continues to be realistic and energetic with fun homages to great artists like Steranko.

Worst Book: Countdown to Final Crisis
Wasted time.  Countdown to Final Crisis was an over-hyped highlight reel of the DC Universe that promised to set the stage for Final Crisis. Not only did it not set the stage for Final Crisis, it didn’t do much of anything except steal minutes from my life I’ll never get back. That and about $156 from my wallet. 

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OMG! It’s the “High School Musical” iPod Dock/Clock Radio!

Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video

If you’re the parent of a “High-School Musical”-loving tween, we present to you this iPod dock/clock radio. The gadget features digital AM/FM in stereo, a backlit LCD display, a video output to watch iPod content on TV, an AC adaptor for charging and the option to wake up to the radio, iPod or alarm. As much as we’re like, so over “HSM”, we’ve gotta admit, this dock is pretty unique with some cool features, and the $60 USD price tag isn’t bad. The multi-tasking device supports “most” iPods, and will be available at Toys’R'Us in October, perfect for holiday gift-giving and the nationwide frenzy for the upcoming “High School Musical 2”, debuting August 17. Brace yourselves…

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E3 2007: Nintendo’s Press Conference Recap And Impressions

Posted by Chris Pereira Categories: Action, Adventure, CAPCOM, Casual, Corporate News, Driving, E3, Electronic Arts, First Person Shooters, Internet, Music, Nintendo, Nintendo DS, Party Games, Puzzle, Release Dates, Retro, Sports, Trailers, Virtual Console, Wii

As with the Microsoft conference before it, I was confined to my hotel Wi-Fi to take in Nintendo’s E3 press conference. But, unlike Microsoft’s, I’m walking away thoroughly and utterly disappointed. I’m going to go ahead and spoil part of the full story from after the break: there was no mention of Smash Bros. being online. Me = worried much.

Set your expectations low before you view the rest after the break.

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