Jamie Foxx to Play Electro in Amazing Spider-Man Sequel

You’ve seen African-American Kingpin, but are you ready for African-American Electro?!? You better be, because Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx is set to play Electro in the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man. He recently confirmed the news and told Entertainment Tonight:

Electro is a great character. I met with the director, Mark Webb, I met with Andrew Garfield, and we talked. I think Electro will be an exciting character to play because he’s a…genius electrician-type person, and he gets the short end of the stick from the whole world, and the next thing you know he turns it on.

I’ve been a fan of Foxx since his days in In Living Color, but really came to appreciate his skills as an actor when he played Bundini Brown in Ali. He’s a great actor and I can’t wait to see his chemistry with Andrew Garfield. Considering Electro’s powers and modern CGI, the special effects should be awesome. Most of all, I’m hoping that Garfield busts out one of my favorite Spider-Man vs. Electro lines of all time:

There’s something I’ve always wanted to know. Are you AC or DC?

What do you think of Jamie Foxx playing Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man sequel?

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Microsoft and Nike Team Up For Xbox 360 Nike+ Bundle

Microsoft and Nike have joined forces for the limited edition Xbox 360 Nike+ Kinect Training bundle. This 4GB Xbox 360 comes with a Kinect sensor, Kinect Adventures, a one-month subscription to Xbox Live Gold, and Nike+ Kinect Training. The bundle will retail for $249.99 until January 5, 2013, when it will go up to $299.99. The Nike+ Kinect Training game will be available as a standalone download on December 25, 2012 for $4.99 and will be followed up with the “Fast and Focused: 15-Minute Upper Body & Core Workout” add-on on December 26.

While this bundle isn’t for gamers like you and me (4GB is a non-starter), there’s a chance that Microsoft will be able to attract casual gamers with the Nike brand. Fitness games have proven to be successful and Nike+ goods are popular as well. Put ’em all together and it’s conceivable that Microsoft can reach a new demographic with this package.

What do you think of the Xbox 360 Nike+ Kinect Training bundle? Do you see it doing well? Do you have any friends or relatives that would be interested in such a package?

New Tomb Raider Screens

Here are a bunch of new screenshots from the upcoming Tomb Raider. See Lara Croft get mangled by a wolf, repel down a zip line, get new weapons, pose in front of nifty fire effects, and more. As many of you know, I’ve been high on this game since E3 2011 and I can’t wait for its March 2013 release. When you get a chance, check out the new screens below and let me know what you think (please!). Continue reading “New Tomb Raider Screens”

Are You Interested in Redbox Instant Video?

GigaOm scored a major scoop on the upcoming instant-video service by Redbox and Verizon. According to the site, service will start at $6 per month. More expensive options include physical rentals from Redbox kiosks. Video-on-demand for new movies will also be available for one-time charges. The service will initially be available for PCs, Android devices, iOS devices, Xbox 360, and select Samsung consumer electronics (televisions and Blu-ray players).

I know that several of you enjoy Amazon Prime and Netflix instant videos. I also know that some of you like to rent movie discs from Redbox kiosks. Would you be interested in an all-in-one solution that covers all your bases? Do you see yourself dropping Amazon Prime or Netflix in favor of the Redbox/Verizon service? Are you excited? Or are you taking the wait-and-see approach?

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Tiny Barbarian DX on Kickstarter

Tiny Barbarian DX is a charming old-school platform game that needs Kickstarter funding. It’s a classic platformer that has you running, jumping, beating the snot out of minions, beating the crap out of bosses, and collecting items. The initial plans are for a Windows PC release and four episodes that take about an hour each. With additional funding, more platforms and episodes could be added. (I’m hoping for a Mac OS release, personally.)

Unlike many Kickstarter projects, it doesn’t cost a lot to fund the game and get an early copy. $8 gets you the game and a bunch of wallpapers. Higher funding levels include more loot, including commemorative boxes, buttons, and t-shirts.

Check out the videos of Tiny Barbarian DX and let me know if you’re interested in funding this game (please!).

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Videogame Lightning Deals on Amazon All Day

Here’s a friendly reminder that Amazon will be having videogame lightning deals all day today. There’s a lot of fitness-game crap, but there also appears to be some gems in the mix. I’m guessing here, but highlights look to be (in PST):

  • 1PM: Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
  • 5PM: Need for Speed
  • 8PM: Turtle Beach Black Ops II headset
  • 10PM: An arcade fighting stick

Please let me know if you pick anything up!

Rumor: Darkseid is the Justice League Movie Villain

He’s obsessed with something called the anti-life equation. He can fire all-powerful “omega beams” from his eyes. And, according to Latino Review, he’s set to be the villain in the upcoming Justice League movie. I’m talking about Darkseid, of course. A Jack Kirby creation, Darkseid is one of the most powerful baddies in the DC Universe and is an appropriate villain for a team comprised of heavy hitters like Superman and Wonder Woman. In addition to wielding god-like powers, Darkseid rules over the planet Apokolips with an iron fist.

(Did you know that Darkseid’s face was styled after Jack Palance and his personality was loosely based on Adolf Hitler?)

It’s a rumor for now and lots can change before the 2015 release, but Latino Review has a strong track record. As a fan of Jack Kirby’s Fourth World characters, I’d love to see Darkseid on the big screen. Hopefully this rumor pans out.

How about you? What do you think of Darkseid taking on the Justice League in the upcoming movie?

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Game of Thrones Season 3 Production Diary

Are you excited for Game of Thrones season 3 (starting 3/31/13)? You should be! If, by chance, you’re not, then check out this production diary starring the cast and crew. New locations and new characters are teased, along with updates from old favorites. It looks like it will be another amazing season of Game of Thrones. I can’t wait! For now, check out the production diary and let me know what you think (please). Continue reading “Game of Thrones Season 3 Production Diary”