(Posted by: Harrison Milfeld)

It's been a few days since Zelda: Skyward Sword's release, so an unboxing of the collector's edition may seem as late news (blame work). However, because it's Thanksgiving, it would be best to share the goodies (a slim few to exact) that were included in this package. Plus, all of it is really shiny to boot. Enjoy the unboxing, and expect a review of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword by the end of next week.

[Note]: Weebly's photo gallery is only showing the vertical photos taken from my iPhone as horizontal, so you will have to make do with them sideways. Apologies.

(Posted by: Harrison Milfeld)

I’ll be honest; I was never a fan of Jimmy Kimmel’s jump to being a late night talk show host after his initial run on The Man Show. Kimmel’s form of comedy just doesn’t mesh well to late night and, quite frankly, lacks that former magic when he was paired with Adam Carolla. But, I digress, as Kimmel’s Halloween episode of his late night show was quite special. Kimmel’s crew dressed up as various video characters with the titular host as Donkey Kong.

Now, I love the concept of the show paying homage to gaming’s most memorable characters (yes, Tetris blocks do count as they have feelings). Jimmy Fallon’s Late Show regularly has Reggie Fils-Aime and Cliff Bleszinski as guests to promote their respected products, so it’s always welcome to see late night shows pimp out the things we love. Still, one thing to observe: How uncomfortable is that Donkey Kong costume, Jimmy?

(Posted By: Alex Deckard)

The upcoming installment in Rockstar’s hit sandbox series Grand Theft Auto had a trailer released today.  It appears to be returning to the ersatz Los Angeles of Los Santos.  While the city is not named, it is very clearly LA, what with the distinctive skyline and the “Vinewood” sign.  Also visible were prominently placed airplanes, indicating a return to the skies in something other than impossible to fly helicopters, as well as a couple different people who could be the protagonist.  The first was an African American man in a Cosby-esque sweatervest turning down drugs from a dealer, the second was an unidentified Caucasian man driving some cars, and the third was a possibly Hispanic man running from the police at the end of the trailer.  Multiple protagonists maybe?  Or perhaps a customizable character?

Additionally, the game appears to be returning to the VERY open feel of GTA: San Andreas, with several shots showing off the sprawling California countryside.  Thus far there are no indications that either San Fierro or Las Venturas will be returning, however the existence of usable airplanes may indicate multiple airstrips.  It’s probable that there will be small towns spotting the landscape, much as there were in San Andreas, if only to fill the void.  No release date has been given, but the smart money is on a late April-early May date, as this is where the last several major Rockstar releases have come out.  If you like GTA, or just like mayhem in general, this will be something to watch for.