Author: ÜberSciFiGeek

ThinkGeek’s BuckyCubes are Awesome^3

from ThinkGeek:

Good afternoon!

Sorry to have kept you waiting, but we’re afraid our silly walk has become rather sillier recently, and so it takes us rather longer to get to work. Perhaps it has something to do with today being the 42nd anniversary of Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Hopefully it won’t make us drop the cake we’re bringing in for Ada Lovelace Day on Friday.

Oops! Gotta go! We’re late to Self Defense Against Fruit class so we’ll just leave you here with these goodies.

BuckyCubes Magnetic Building Cubes
Magnetic fun to the power of three! BuckyBalls are fun. Everyone knows that. But what happens when you take BuckyBalls and send them through a multidimensional spacetime warp? That’s right: they become cubed! Literally. BuckyCubes are 125 (that’s 5 cubed) super-strong, rare earth magnets. What makes them so great (apart from their magnetic attraction) are their flat sides. Because these BuckyCubes fit perfectly next to each other, they can slide and glide around. You can build shapes, structures, skylines, and anything else you can imagine. BuckyCubes are so much fun you’ll never stop playing with them. And if you can figure out how to pass BuckyCubes through a rip in spacetime, maybe you’ll get BuckyHyperCubes?

Buy 2 Get 1 Free Buckyballs Sidekicks – The ultimate bored-at-work toy
Buckyballs seem silly until you get your hands on them. Then you’ll wonder how you lived without these fascinating little magnets. Have to see to believe? Add two chrome Buckyball Sidekicks to your cart and a third one will be added for FREE — but hurry, this offer is only for a limited time. Still not convinced? Check the Action Shots to see how other geeks are using Buckyballs!

Take $10 off – Need some beautiful plumage?
In honor of the anniversary of the first episode of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, we are pining for the fjords. No really, we’re not sleeping, or stunned, or bereft of life. But if you’re feeling that way, you can use the code EXPARROT to save $5 on orders of $25 or more and $10 on orders of $50 or more, good through 11:59pm ET 10/7/11.

Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!

“Dragon Age: Redemption” Trailer

Dragon Age: Redemption is a six-part web series set in the world of the Bioware RPG Dragon Age. The series tells the story of Tallis, an Elvish assassin, who gets a last chance at redemption when she’s sent to capture a rogue Qunari mage intent on wreaking havoc in the world. The series launches October 11th.

Dragon Age II DLC Mark of the Assassin offers Tallis as a playable character. Check out more info at: dragonage.bioware.com/da2/addon/mota/.

J!NX: New Contest – Win a Kindle Fire

from J!NX:

Some of you have reported receiving the BlizzCon contest newsletter after it ended. We want to make it up to everyone with a different contest we conjured up. We’re giving you a chance to walk away with something pretty kickass: two lucky winners will receive a brand-spanking new Kindle Fire. Not just that, we’re hooking you up with a $100 Amazon Gift Card so you can load it up with your favorite movies, music, and apps on Day 1.

So, we’re bringing you a shiny new J!NX Quest: Win a Kindle Fire. This is maybe the easiest Quest we’ve ever done, as all you have to do is tell us what your favorite book is and why.

There is, of course, some legal involved, so be sure to check out the contest page for all details.

Clone Commander Wolffe and His Battalion of Troopers Assist the Disaster-Stricken World of Aleen in an All-New Episode of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”

from StarWars.com:

After groundquakes have devastated the planet Aleen, a Republic relief effort arrives, including the 104th battalion of clone troopers along with droids R2-D2 and C-3PO. When the native Aleena’s pleas go unheard, it becomes the duty of the droids to embark on a surreal journey through Aleena’s subterranean world to save the planet, in “Mercy Mission” a new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, airing at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, October 7th on Cartoon Network.

The Guild Season 5, Episode 11: “Costume Contest” on Xbox and Zune

from The Guild:

Episode 11, “Costume Contest” is now available on Xbox Live and Zune. The Guild, semi–somewhat incognito, infiltrate the convention costume contest to stop their game from being ruined.

Catch up on all of Season 5 on Xbox Live and Zune and via MSN and Bing. Connect with The Guild: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Flickr and our Fan Community.

J!NX: We’re Going to BlizzCon. Wanna Come?

from J!NX:

Win a BlizzCon VIP Experience
Since 2007, J!NX has been a mainstay at the annual gaming phenomenon that is BlizzCon. In addition to featuring the biggest announcements about your favorite games, you can find fellow fans, great costumes, game designers, and even some guys called the Foo Fighters. We wish we could bring all of you with us, but our Time And Relative Dimension In Space device has been acting up. For now, we’ll settle for teaming up with our friends at Steelseries to bring 2 lucky winners along for the quest. Enter to win, and you get a chance at the following:

  • 2 BlizzCon Tix
  • Airfare
  • Accomodations
  • $200 in Spending Money
  • $200 to Morton’s Steakhouse
  • Front of the line access to contest sponsor booths

Plus additional prizes from J!NX, SteelSeries, BradyGames, and Cryptozoic Entertainment.

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VIZ Media Welcomes Fall with New Digital Releases for VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media opens the Fall season with a bevy of new manga (graphic novels) titles that will be available on VIZManga.com and for digital download on the VIZ Manga App for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

October first half of the month updates are highlighted by new additions to 16 top VIZ Media manga series. The update includes the continuation of a manga “speed up” for Bleach and One Piece that will bring both series up to date with their North American print counterparts by December. Two other notable releases — Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan Vol. 5 and Hyde & Closer Vol. 6 — are also scheduled to launch digitally a day ahead of their print counterparts.

Additional new VIZ Media manga volumes launching include:

October 3rd:

Bleach Vol. 26
Dengeki Daisy Vol. 5
Kekkaishi Vol. 14
Neon Genesis Evangelion Ch. 9
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan Vol. 5 — Debuts A Day Ahead Of Print!
Oishinbo Vol. 3
One Piece Vol. 46
Ouran High School Host Club Vol. 11
Rurouni Kenshin Vol. 23

October 10th:

Bakuman Vol. 7
Bleach Vol. 27
Blue Exorcist Vol. 4
Fushigi Yûgi Genbu Kaiden Vol. 7
Grand Guignol Orchestra Vol. 4
Hyde & Closer Vol. 6 — Debuts A Day Ahead Of Print!
Neon Genesis Evangelion Ch. 10
One Piece Vol. 47
Rosario + Vampire II Vol. 6
Saturn Apartments Vol. 3

VIZ Media’s digital manga platforms allow for universal access to read manga from an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and now, VIZManga.com for desktop/laptop computers and Android-powered devices with built-in web browsers. With one account, registered users may access their purchases across even more devices than ever.

The free VIZ Manga App continues to be the top app for reading manga on iOS devices and features a rapidly growing library of the most popular manga series in the world, currently offering over 40 series and 400+ volumes, with new additions and free Chapter 1 previews added weekly.

For more information, please visit VIZManga.com.

HalloweenCostumes.com: Take $10 Off Your Order – Save Big This Halloween

from HalloweenCostumes.com:

Can you believe it’s October already? That can only mean one thing: Halloween is near! Don’t put it off until the last minute and settle for a costume you don’t want. Here at HalloweenCostumes.com, we carry a ton of classic and contemporary looks for the entire family, from plus sizes to infant sizes, with everything in between.

Get $10 off $75 with this offer, and get started making memories in your favorite costume this Halloween, but don’t wait long, because this offer ends on October 9th!

“Tetris: Axis” for Nintendo 3DS is the Next Evolution in Puzzle Fun

from Nintendo of Canada:

For nearly three decades, players around the globe have enjoyed the boundless fun and strategic thrills of the Tetris game. Now Nintendo is taking the iconic puzzle game to extraordinary new heights with Tetris: Axis, available exclusively for the hand-held Nintendo 3DS system at a suggested retail price of $29.99. With mind-expanding augmented-reality modes, more than 20 unique modes of play and a variety of multiplayer options, the game offers something new for everyone, whether you’re a Tetris veteran or just getting your first taste of this unique franchise.

Tetris: Axis combines traditional elements from the original Tetris game with new twists and features that showcase the unique capabilities of the portable Nintendo 3DS. The main goal is to maneuver and arrange falling blocks called Tetriminos to clear lines and boost your score. With two new augmented-reality modes in Tetris: Axis, the iconic puzzle action moves beyond the screen as players use AR Cards (included with the Nintendo 3DS system) to view game play in their own real-world environments. Other new modes include Fever, in which players must clear lines and activate special items in speedy 60-second rounds. Nintendo 3DS owners with wireless broadband Internet access can download new items for Fever mode via the system’s built-in SpotPass feature.

“People all over the world have experienced the fun of the Tetris game, but they’ve never seen it quite like this,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice-president and general manager. “The augmented-reality modes and 3D visuals in Tetris: Axis add some wonderfully immersive twists that are unique to this version of the Tetris game.”

Tetris: Axis also offers nine party modes, including three that are new to the Tetris franchise. Local wireless modes allow up to eight players to enjoy Tetris: Axis simultaneously using only one Game Card (each player must have his or her own Nintendo 3DS system). By using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to compete with friends over broadband Internet, as many as eight players can dive into the action.

For more information about Tetris: Axis, visit tetrisaxis.nintendo.com.

J!NX: What Lurks in Your Dreams?

from J!NX:

What lurks in your dreams?
Spectral Dreams of winning teams, and a party that plays as one. Bloodlusted eyes, often lead to demise, as sometimes it’s better to run. Focus on the goals, and ignore the trolls, if you seek battles most often won. For a team that slays together, is likely to stay together, and most definitely have some fun.

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VIZ Media Releases “Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds” Anime Film

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, is proud to announce the DVD and Blu-ray release of the latest Naruto feature film on October 25th. Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds will be the first Blu-ray release from the international anime franchise to hit North American shores, and is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and priced at $24.98 (Blu-ray) and $19.98 (DVD) in both the U.S. and Canada.

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds is packed with dynamic action and visually stunning fight scenes, giving devoted fans and newcomers alike a chance to experience Naruto Shippuden like never before! In the movie, a group of mysterious flying ninja have arrived from overseas to launch a sudden attack against the Hidden Leaf Village, leaving behind a wake of destruction. The group is revealed to be the “Sky Ninja” from the Land of Sky, a nation thought to have been destroyed by the Hidden Leaf Village long ago. To save their village, Naruto and his friends set out to stop this new threat. During the course of the mission, Naruto crosses paths with Sasuke, his friend who has parted ways from the Leaf Village.

“This is the second feature film in the Naruto Shippuden story arc and fans won’t want to miss even a second of the high flying ninja action in this latest anime adventure!” says Brian Ige, Vice President, Animation. “October will be a month full of Naruto fun as VIZ Media plans a special U.S. theatrical premiere of Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds during New York Comic Con and also celebrates the birthday of the world’s most popular ninja the same month. Look for this latest release coming soon to retailers nationwide!”

In the Naruto manga and animated series, Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He’s done well so far, but Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his village for intense exercises that will push him to his limits. Naruto Shippuden begins two and a half years later, when Naruto returns to find that everyone has been promoted up the ninja ranks — except him. Sakura’s a medic ninja, Gaara’s advanced to Kazekage, and Kakashi… well he remains the same. But pride isn’t necessarily becoming of a ninja, especially when Naruto realizes that Sasuke never returned from his search for Orochimaru. Plus, the mysterious Akatsuki organization is still an ever-present danger. As Naruto finds out more about the Akatsuki’s goals, he realizes that nothing in his universe is as it seems. Naruto is finding that he’s older, but will he also prove wiser and stronger?

More information on Naruto is available at Naruto.com.