This episode is a bonus 2 for 1! Here we unbox the Final Fantasy IX Bring Arts 2 pack featuring Zidane and Garnet. The likeness and detail compared to [Read more…]
Desktop Distractions: Ep12 Final Fantasy IX Bring Arts (Zidane & Garnet)
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Desktop Distractions: EP3 Final Fantasy VII Remake Cloud Strife Play Arts Kai
June 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Who else is excited for the Final Fantasy VII Remake. With FF VII Remake recently covered at E3, The Eddie reviews the Final Fantasy VII Remake Cloud Strife Play Arts Kai figure.
Special thanks to Comic & Figure Addicts for allowing us to film the review in their shop.
Brave Frontier Collaboration with “My Hero Academia”
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
SAN FRANCISCO, ANZ, AND SOUTHEAST ASIA – July 24, 2018 – gumi Inc has announced that fans of the award-winning anime My Hero Academia will be able to summon their favorite characters from July 26th to August 22nd! Summon these Pro Heroes-in-the-making into your Squad and help them achieve their true heroic potential!
The highlights of this collaboration are as follows:
Collaboration Units
Summon these Pro Heroes-in-the-making from the Number 1 Hero Academy in Japan, U.A. High School:
- Izuku Midoriya
A helpful yet somewhat timid young man, Izuku thought his dreams of becoming a hero were destined for failure after discovering that he was Quirkless. Despite this, he continued to be diligent in his studies in hopes of someday becoming worthy of being called a hero. Soon, he acquired the legendary Quirk One For All. - Ochaco Uraraka
A bubbly, vivacious young lady with an unexpected fierceness when it comes to protecting her friends, Ochaco always tries to see the good in those around her. Her Quirk is Zero Gravity, which allows her to make any object she touches float in mid-air. - Katsuki Bakugo
Arrogant and aggressive, Katsuki is supremely confident in both his martial abilities and his explosive Quirk. Although he is known for being reckless and brash, Katsuki can be surprisingly kind when he wants to be. - Tsuyu Asui
Calm and levelheaded, Tsuyu can be counted on to be straightforward with her opinions no matter the situation. She is very kind and observant, regardless of how people may ostracize her for her odd appearance. With her Quirk Frog, she has shown herself to be a tremendous asset when fighting alongside other heroes.
Ramen and a Half Podcast: Episode 4
June 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In this episode we discuss all things E3 that caught our eye!
Ramen and a Half Podcast: Episode 3
June 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The boys have been very busy during Memorial Day weekend. This episode is all about Fanime and how it went for them. We also discuss Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu/Eevee as well as our hopes for E3. Will our predictions for E3 come true or will our beloved game companies just let us down again? Let us know what you think and tune in next week for our post E3 episode!
The Legendary Revival of Pokemon Go
August 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It has been a little over a year since Pokemon Go has come out and we here at Retrenders have played through all of its highs and low points. When the game first hit our phones, tons of players from all over the world were playing together to catch Pokemon int he real world. Months went by and with a lack of updates, the number of players dropped drastically. Right about the time of the one year anniversary, Niantic finally gave us a new big update introducing us to the Pokemon of the Johto region. With new Pokemon, came the return of some players. But the game was still missing one thing… Legendary Pokemon!
During this years Pokemon Festival in Chicago which happened a little over a week ago, Niantic introduced the world to its first set of Legendary Pokemon, Articuno and Lugia! They also gave us a time frame for when the rest of the Legendaries would see the world. Articuno has been out since the 22nd and saw its last day yesterday on the 31st of July. But when one door closes, another opens. With Articuno gone, Moltres will take his place from [Read more…]
EVO 2017 Takeaway
July 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
There were many exciting matches that took place in Vegas over the weekend. Whether it was in Tekken, Blazblue, Street Fighter or any fighting game for that matter, if there is one thing Evo is known for, it is HYPE. But hype doesn’t just come from the matches, it also comes from the many announcements made over the weekend. So here are our top 3 [Read more…]
Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age
July 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age is finally out now World Wide for the PlayStation 4. In my opinion one of the best Final Fantasy games out there. I was so excited to play this game that when I got it (a day early) I streamed 2 hours of it. Maybe I’ll stream again when I get halfway through the story so you’ll see more gameplay than cutscenes.
If this is a game you passed on back in 2006, I suggest giving it a go. With the bumped up graphics and even a newly recorded orchestral soundtrack, this game is a beauty to listen and watch.
Now watch me defeat the dreaded Rogue Tomato!!! [Read more…]
Comic Preview: WARFRAME Convention Edition # 1
July 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Every TennoCon attendee will receive, for free, the first physical issue of the Warframe comic book, created in partnership with and published by Top Cow Comics, co-written by President, COO, Matt Hawkins and writer Ryan Cady. The stunning interiors were done by Studio Hive, and cover art is handled by Stjepan Sejic!
If you couldn’t make it to TennoCon, fear not. Top Cow Productions will also have a booth at both San Diego Comic Con and New York Comic Con! Stop by the booth to talk to members of the team behind the Warframe comic, pick up a free copy of the convention-exclusive edition and enter for your chance to win some awesome Warframe prizes.
It also seems for now that comiXology is selling issue 1 for FREE right now.
Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Story Trailer
April 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It has been 6 years since the last Marvel vs Capcom game and we are finally getting a new one titled Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite. Capcom has recently unveiled the first story trailer to the game showing off an intense new villain! One of the Avengers greatest foes joining forces with [Read more…]
Top 3 Star Wars Celebration Reveals!
April 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Star Wars Celebration happened just over the past weekend and after having a few days to absorb all of the amazing announcements they made, here are our top 3! [Read more…]
Sega Dreamcast Backpack
February 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I remember the Sega Dreamcast being my system of choice. I played Bomberman and Powerstone 2 all day. Instead of buying a plain JanSport backpack, why not grab this Dreamcast 2-Way Shoulder Bag? This is great for Sega Dreamcast fans.
Mini Reveiw: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
February 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Since 2005, the Resident Evil franchise had begun to move away from the traditional survival horror genre everyone loved it for and focused more on an action/3rd person shooter type of game. Gone were the days where you walk down a corridor, with 9 bullets left in your gun, hoping a scare didn’t pop out the corner. With Resident Evil 4, 5 and 6, the guns and ammo were plenty. When they announced this game, and released the demo, I will admit that it scared me a bit. It did its job, as I didn’t want to play it after the sun went down, and it reminded me of all those scares I had playing the original and it’s sequels. [Read more…]
Toilet Board Game
January 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This game is fun for all ages at the dining table with family and friends, well mostly “kids” that like toilet humor. Hasbro introduces Toilet Trouble Game. Spin the toilet paper roll and see if you flush or spray it.
Beasts of Balance
January 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Gather the family around the table for board game night. Build, create and stack. It’s like Jenga, well kind of. First you will need to spend $100 bucks on the “starter pack” that includes the Plinth, which is the electronic interactive base plate and 24 “Artefacts” which are the animals. You will also need an iOS or Android device to play the game.
Play Magic at Galaxy Games
November 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Where to buy & play Magic card games in the East Bay? You might want to head out to Galaxy Games in Dublin, CA. Eddie Ballar takes a look at the shop. Galaxy Games focus is on Magic and card playing events.
The Art of Titanfall 2
November 10, 2016 by 3 Comments
Video game enthusiasts and critics enjoyed playing Titanfall 1, now comes Titanfall 2. Strap-in and get ready to pilot another Titan. Titanfall 2 features new locales for battles, new weapons and new robotic mechs. The Art of Titanfall 2 goes behind-the-scenes of the making and creation of the Titans.
Ramen @ EVO Championship Series 2016
October 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This past summer our “Ramen & a Half” crew attended EVO Championship Series 2016 in Las Vegas. Host Eddie and Ramon participated as players in the event. We also interview lifestyle gamers Mike Ross and Peter Rosas.
DIY Cardboard Pinball Machine
October 10, 2016 by 1 Comment
You can now make your own custom pinball machine out of a cardboard kit from the Cardboard Teck Instantute. The PinBox 3000 let’s you cut-up, design and build a mini-pinball machine. The kit takes about 45-90 minutes to assemble.
The Art of Atari by Tim Lapetino
October 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If you were that kid that grew up with the Atari 2600, you will definitely remember the distinctive box art packaging. As a kid seeing the Atari video game box art made me go to my mom and say to her, “I want you to buy me those games!” This October 2016, Dynamite and author Tim Lapetino take Atari fans on journey of video game artwork with The Art of Atari.
The Art of Deus Ex Universe
September 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Have you played Deus Ex: Mankind Divided? Go play it! Have you read Deus Ex: Black Light? Go read it! After doing all this now you can enjoy this by Titan Books – The Art of Deus Ex Universe.
Video game journalist Paul Davies takes us to EIDOS Montreal and interviews the players – the design and art teams behind the Deus Ex universe. The artist and designers talk about the incredible world building and designing the right characters. They also talk about building the atmosphere and emotion to get players into this world. The art book contains over 300 images, art pieces, concept designs, character profiles, CGI art and sketches from Human Revolution and Mankind Divided video games.
Deus Ex: Black Light by James Swallow
September 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Based on the video game series Deus Ex, this new official “canon” novel Deus Ex: Black Light bridges the gap between the end of the video game Deus Ex: Human Revolution and prequel to the new video game Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Author James Swallow who has already penned various Deus Ex original novels starts Black Light like the first Bourne Identity, as Jason Bourne, I mean ex-cop and ex-security Adam Jensen is found at sea and has no memory of his last mission.
Our cyber “augmented” hero Adam Jensen must piece together his past and retrace his steps to find what is going on and all roads lead him back home to Detroit and his former employer Sarif Industries.
Labyrinth Board Game for the World!
August 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The iconic fantasy adventure 1980s flick Labyrinth comes to board game world. Just like the film, the mission is to save Toby. Euro game company and The Jim Henson Company have put together a solid board game experience with dices, cards and game figures. Players can take on the task being Sarah, Hoggle, Ludo or Didymus to stop the Goblin King.
The Walking Dead Cover Art Puzzles
July 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If you dig jigsaw solving like USAopoly Ghostbusters Art Series Puzzles, then this new set of comic book art puzzles for The Walking Dead will make your day. The two puzzle pieces features comic book cover art work from The Walking Dead issue 50 and 92. Each puzzle is 550-pieces and form a 18×24 picture.
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