My buddy Cbake at Marvel just posted this cool video of the upcoming Marvel Pinball for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. The game features Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, and Blade pinball tables with their respective villains making appearances. (On a side note, did Blade get in the game through affirmative action?) As a comic-book fanboy and a pinball fan, I’m really looking forward to this one. Kindly check out the video and let me know what you think (please)!
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Coffee Wars: Sowden SoftBrew vs. French Press
Kindly check out this video of the Oskar Sowden SoftBrew taking on the classic French press method of coffee brewing. The SoftBrew is like a cross between a French press pot and a loose-leaf tea brewer. It also uses some cool technology; the stainless steel tube that holds the coffee has more than 500,000 laser etched holes.
While I’ve been on a Chemex kick in 2010, French press was my coffee brewing method of choice for the last 15 years or so. The SoftBrew offers some nice advantages over a standard French press pot. First, it’s made of porcelain so it retains heat better than the thin glass beakers used in most French press pots. More importantly, you’re able to take out the coffee grinds after the optimal brewing time is reached. This is huge if you want your coffee to taste great well after it’s brewed.
If you have any questions about SoftBrew (or coffee in general), please let me know!
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President Bill Clinton in The Hangover 2
President Bill Clinton was recently in Bangkok to address clean energy issues…and do some filming for The Hangover 2. According to People:
Clinton, who’ll play himself in the comedy, shot his brief appearance on Saturday in Bangkok, where part of the production takes place. He was in the capital city to deliver a speech on clean energy.
Man, that would have been cool if Bill Clinton, Mike Tyson, and Mel Gibson were in a scene together. I’d love to hang out in Bangkok with the three of them and show them some of my old haunts. The night would have been legendary.
What do you think Clinton’s role will be? Will he bail The Hangover crew out of jam or join them for a quick adventure?
This Week’s Videogame Releases
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood (with its outstanding collector’s edition!) leads this fun-filled week of videogame releases. Emma Watson fans will want to pick up Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit should satisfy those looking for some hot arcade racing. If classic platforming is your thing then you should give Donkey Kong Country Returns a look. NBA Jam is sure to catch fire this week. Sonic Colors looks like the best Sonic game in years.
Loads of great stuff this week! Are any of you planning to pick up some new games?
Fantasy Football Fallout
It’s that time of the week again! Here’s some space to talk about the latest NFL football games and the impact they’ve had on your RPad.tv Jem & the Holograms Series A Fantasy Football Tournament teams. Have at it boys!
Coffee Talk #247: Worst Videogame Commercials Ever!
Last week, we discussed our favorite videogame commercials. Let’s enter the bitter barn and talk about the worst videogame commercials we’ve ever seen! As for me, that’s easy. Look at this…
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Last week, we discussed our favorite videogame commercials. Let’s enter the bitter barn and talk about the worst videogame commercials we’ve ever seen! As for me, that’s easy. Just look at this piece of crap.
This Final Fantasy Tactics Advance commercial is wretched any way you slice it. The acting is horrible. The concept is horrible. The commercial does nothing to convey the depth and complexity of the game. It just…sucks on so many levels. What makes it worse is that the spot is for a fantastic game. Ugh. I’m getting worked up just thinking about it.
Why don’t you guys take over from here? What are some of the worst videogame commercials you’ve ever seen?
RPad.tv Merchandise Sale!
It’s the first ever RPad.tv merchandise sale! My vendor is running a special promotion this week. Here’s your chance to support the site, get some great RPad.tv swag, and save some money! Here’s the skinny:
It’s the first ever RPad.tv merchandise sale! My vendor is running a special promotion this week. Here’s your chance to support the site, get some great RPad.tv swag, and save some money! Here’s the skinny:
Coupon Codes:
FALL2010 $5 off subtotal of $25+
HARVEST2010 $10 off subtotal of $50+
AUTUMN2010 $20 off subtotal of $100+Disclaimer:
Please enter coupon code FALL2010, HARVEST2010, or AUTUMN2010 before completing checkout. Discount is applied to the subtotal and does not include shipping, taxes, or additional charges. This offer may not be combined with other offers. Coupons valid from 11/14/2010 12:00 am to 11/20/2010 11:59 pm Mountain time.
If you pick anything up, please send some photos of you or a really hot girl with your RPad.tv merchandise. As always, I super appreciate your support! With your help, I’ll be able to keep this thing going and growing!!!
AOL and Facebook Unveling New Email: Do You Care?
The word on the street is that AOL will unveil a revamped email service on Sunday and Facebook will launch a new email product on Monday. Are any of you intrigued? Do you care? Do you think either of these products are “Gmail killers”?
As for me, I’m completely uninterested in AOL Mail. I’m interested in how Facebook’s email will impact the market. I sincerely doubt either product will replace Gmail for me. It’s just too good and too useful. Plus, the mobile version of Gmail for Android is perfect. I don’t want to worry about mobile incompatibilities of a new email service.
So, any of you interested?
Colbert Addresses “It’s On Like Donkey Kong” Trademark
I didn’t write about Nintendo trying to trademark the phrase “it’s on like Donkey Kong” because I thought it was stupid. Thankfully, Stephen Colbert and his writers have kept is real with this excellent bit on the matter.
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I didn’t write about Nintendo trying to trademark the phrase “it’s on like Donkey Kong” because I thought it was stupid. Thankfully, Stephen Colbert and his writers have kept is real with this excellent bit on the matter. Check it out…and don’t front like Duck Hunt!
Hilarious Map of the World Through San Francisco’s Eyes
My friend Garnett just tweeted this hilarious map of the world according to San Francisco. As a former resident of that great city, I think it’s fan-frickin’-tastic. Check it out above or click below for a larger version. Great stuff!
My friend Garnett just tweeted this hilarious map of the world according to San Francisco. As a former resident of that great city, I thought it was fantastic. Check it out above or click below for a larger version. Great stuff!
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