Author: ÜberSciFiGeek

OneUp Studios: Super Mario Kart Album!

from OneUp Studios:

The wait is over.

Super Mario Kart Album

The long-awaited album has arrived. 10 tracks of Super Mario Kart goodness. Now… Where to get it?

I recommend Bandcamp. You’ll be able to:

— Buy the physical copy of the CD
— Get an immediate digital download in whatever format you wish (MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, etc.)
— Pay what you want, as long as you pay $9.99.
— Get to hear the whole album for free before you buy to make sure you’re making a smart purchase.
— Now that sounds like fun, doesn’t it? The album is selling like hot cakes (what does that mean, anyway?). Get your copy now.

Also, for those of you who don’t want to use Bandcamp:

iTunes (may not be up at this moment but will be any day)

AmazonMP3

TheOneUps.com

Music Video — Mario Circuit
I believe this marks the first time a video game music cover band has made a live-action music video. You will please enjoy. Shot and chopped by our friend Duncan Skiles at Waverly Films. Share with your friends!

The OneUps in San Francisco Area May 16 | Free Show All Ages
Holy smokes we’re playing a FREE show for ALL AGES on the Microsoft Campus on Sunday May 16 for the Bay Area Game Jam 2010. We did this last year with The Megas and it was friggin’ awesome. Please join us for a free show. We’ll have the Super Mario Kart Album and the new Volume 1&2 Combo Pack on hand for you to purchase for your long (or short) drive home following the show.

But where can I find out the address and stuff?

New The OneUps Web Site
Check out our baller new Web site via Mazedude Productions. You can head to the “News/Calendar” page to find out upcoming show dates, times, and link right to the map. You’ll also enjoy the new picture gallery, video gallery and new store with plenty of things to order like the NEW Volume 1&2 Combo Pack! We managed to squish Volume 1 and the two-disc Volume 2 onto two super-long playing CDs. If you missed physical copies of our previous albums, check it out! (Ships late May)

That’s it for now. Hope this is enough to keep you entertained until next time, Gadget…

-m

Mustin
Producer
OneUpStudios.com

Space Cadet Topo: The Day the Sun Turned Off

from Immedium:

We have cool new books coming this fall. On deck is the first story from DGPH (dgph.com.ar). These Argentinian designers are known for their whimsical vinyl toys based upon their character Topo (Spanish for “mole”). Now they feature their hero in an eye-popping “galaxy quest”:

Space Cadet Topo: The Day the Sun Turned Off

What would you do if the sun turned off? Space Cadet Topo has work to do! His mission is to find the mythic Galactic Torch and relight the sun before the universe freezes forever. Can he beat the clock? Find out and have fun traveling with Topo and his robot pals!

Topo:
The star of the show is otherwise known as Space Cadet 3x-245. His duties are to monitor the galaxy, help ETs (extra terrestrials), and clean up debris. “Someday, I’ll become Space Commander!” vows Topo.

Available in August 2010, pre-order your autographed copy today!

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MAY the 4th Be With You! For 24 Hours Only Take 20% OFF all Star Wars MIMOBOT products!

from Mimoco:

Star Wars MIMOBOT: MAY the 4th Be With You! To commemorate Star Wars Day, take 20% OFF all Star Wars MIMOBOT designer USB flash drives through May 5 at 5PM ET! Order Now!

Ex-Boyfriend: Show Us Your Mug & Be Famous on Our Blog

from Ex-Boyfriend:

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  • We’re going to start sharing pictures and interviews from our lovely fans!
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J!NX: Prizes from SteelSeries and J!NX; New D&D Products

from J!NX:

New Dungeons & Dragons Tees!
Attention all Eladrin, Dwarves, Tieflings, Dragonborn, and all the rest! Get your Daily Cast ready, polish your d20, and spruce up your character sheet, for there’s a fresh set of Dungeons & Dragons tees for you! What better way to gain a +5 buff to Charisma?

Win a World of Warcraft Loot Pack from J!NX and SteelSeries!
The J!NX Crew has teamed up with our friends over at SteelSeries to present three weeks of World of Warcraft giveaways via Facebook! We’ve got some epic loot packs to disperse, filled with items like a Talking Murloc, WoW apparel, a gaming keyboard and mouse, and much more. Click here to find out all the rules and get yourself entered!

Nintendo to Include Wii Sports Resort, Wii MotionPlus with All New Wii Systems

from Nintendo of Canada:

A great value in video games is about to get even better. Starting May 9, Nintendo will add new elements to the baseline Wii system package offered at retailers throughout the Americas. In addition to the intuitive, motion-sensing Wii Remote controller, Nunchuk controller and popular Wii Sports game that currently comes standard with each system purchase, every new unit will now also come packaged with Wii Sports Resort and the control-enhancing Wii MotionPlus accessory. In addition, consumers will be able to choose between two colour schemes for the Wii console and included controllers: original white, or a new black option. The Canadian suggested retail price of the new system package will remain at $209.99.

“Nintendo leads the way in delivering rich motion-control gaming experiences at an accessible price point,” said Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada’s vice-president and general manager. “By including even more of our top-quality hardware and software in the basic Wii system package, we’re extending that commitment to entertainment and value. Now more than ever, consumers can count on Nintendo to deliver inclusive fun and advanced motion controls at a mass-market price.”

Wii Sports Resort expands on the active-play fun of the original Wii Sports, with resort-themed activities such as wakeboarding, archery and swordplay. What’s more, Wii Sports Resort features the rich control enhancements of Wii MotionPlus, which allows users to dive in and enjoy precision motion-control excitement right out of the box.

Wii MotionPlus has set the standard in precision motion control by delivering an immersive, social experience unavailable on any other system. As of May 9, when both the Wii Sports Resort game and a Wii MotionPlus accessory will come standard with every new Wii console, people who purchase the system can experience this leading-edge video game technology from the moment they plug in and power up.

Previously unavailable throughout the Americas, the black version of the Wii console will offer all the groundbreaking features and functions of its white counterpart in a stylish new colour scheme. Whether they aim to colour-coordinate with other devices or simply love the way it looks, consumers throughout the Americas can add a black Wii console with matching black Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to their home entertainment lineup. Additional black controllers and accessories can be purchased separately.

The Wii system launched in November 2006 and continues to attract millions of new and experienced gamers with its intuitive motion-sensing controls and inclusive game offerings.

Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about Wii, visit Wii.com.

Introducing “Her Universe”: Fan Goods with a Female Focus

from StarWars.com:

The voices of female Star Wars and science-fiction fans have been heard! Recognizing a need and a desire for merchandise created especially for the female fan, actress Ashley Eckstein — the voice of Ahsoka Tano in the hit animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars — has created Her Universe, a new clothing line featuring fashionable, feminine products for fangirls. Partnering with The Araca Group — a leading production and merchandise company — Eckstein will enter into a multi-year agreement with Lucas Licensing to develop and produce a line of female-focused Star Wars products, to be made available at conventions throughout the country and via the Her Universe website.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Lucas Licensing to address this dramatically expanding market of Star Wars female fans,” says Eckstein. “After four years of working on The Clone Wars, I have become a huge Star Wars fan and have noticed the rapidly increasing number of women who share my love for George Lucas’ amazing universe. Wanting to give these fans a voice and affirm that they play an important role in the world of Star Wars and science-fiction, we created the Her Universe brand especially for them. As a consumer, I believe that quality and creativity are of the utmost importance and those standards were paramount in my joining forces with The Araca Group.”

“We are thrilled to start Her Universe with Ashley and we look forward to helping bring her vision to life,” said Matthew Rego, principal of The Araca Group. “Moreover, the opportunity to work with Lucas Licensing utilizing the Star Wars catalog of images is thrilling. Our goal is to bring fashion-forward, authentic, quality products to the legion of devoted female Star Wars fans.”

“Ashley is such an enthusiastic emissary of the Star Wars brand, and we are so excited that she’s taken the lead on this exciting new initiative,” said Paul Southern, Lucas Licensing’s Sr. Director of Domestic Licensing and Marketing. “She has her finger on the pulse of what our female fans want to wear.”

Described playfully as “geek chic,” the new Star Wars line from Her Universe will premiere at San Diego Comic-Con’s Star Wars Pavilion in July, and will also be available at Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando, Florida in August. Fans can also learn more about Her Universe and get updates by going to heruniverse.com and by following Ashley on Twitter and visiting the Her Universe Facebook page.

Click here to read an interview with Eckstein about the product line.

Things from Another World: All In-Stock Orders Ship with Two Free Comics!

from Things from Another World:

This Saturday marks the ninth annual Free Comic Book Day, and we couldn’t be more excited to get you some free books! All in-stock orders placed this weekend will get two (2) free comics included in the shipment.

That’s not the only exciting thing starting Saturday! You’ll also save 20% off most in-stock products all month long. That’s right, we’ve doubled our normal in-stock discount this May, and that means one of two things a) more money in your pocket or b) more comics in your collection. 😉

Free Comics and 20% off most in-stock products starting 12:01 AM (PST) on Saturday, May 1. Quantities are limited for these free FCBD comics, which will be included with in-stock orders while supplies last* (we’ve likely got enough to go through early next week), so make sure you get to TFAW this weekend to get your free comics and save 20% off your in-stock order.

Find Out How to Get Free Comics This Weekend!

Save 20% Off Most In-Stock Products May 1 – May 31

*Sorry, we cannot take requests for specific FCBD titles.

Guild Wars 2: The Elementalist Revealed

from NCsoft:

The Elementalist Revealed
Announcing our first Guild Wars 2 profession: the Elementalist! This powerful class channels the destructive power of nature, making fire, air, earth, and water do their bidding. Elementalists can inflict massive damage in a single focused lightning attack, incinerate mobs with a fiery blast, freeze opponents in blocks of ice, or trap them in giant rocky hands! Watch this versatile spellcaster in action here!

A Sneak Peek at the Combat in Guild Wars 2
Enter the mind of Lead Designer Eric Flannum as he explains what makes combat in Guild Wars 2 exciting and cool. Don’t miss this first look at the visceral, dynamic Guild Wars 2 combat system! Head over here to read the full article.

The Official ArenaNet Blog is Live!
We’re extremely excited to announce the launch of our brand-new ArenaNet Blog! It’s going to be packed with interviews, art, videos, behind-the-scenes info, and all kinds of ArenaNet goodness. The whole thing kicks off with a post from studio head Mike O’Brien defining the vision for Guild Wars 2. Click here to get it straight from the source.

Split Reason: April 2010 Newsletter

from Split Reason:

It’s been a fun month over at SPLITREASON! Between new products, partner stores, Super Street Fighter IV and Monster Hunter Tri, we’ve had our hands full! Nothing shakes the dust off your Wii mote faster than a sea monster with an appetite. Not only have we learned to slaughter an array of epic beasts, we can cook raw meat to perfection — well done! Who says video games aren’t educational? No more Kraft Dinner for us, from this day forward we feast on Epioth.

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Sarcastic Gamer Store, fresh off the presses with 5 kick-ass designs for gamers and more on the way! Get your personal pwn protection today.

No month would be complete without a new contest to keep the creative plasmids flowing. We’ve commenced our first annual Lego building contest offering up some awesome Lego prizes, free t-shirts, and store credit for each contest entry! Unleash your inner child and help us build a greater future, one block at a time.

Win Wednesday season 2.0 hit the blog a few weeks back. We’re giving away an iPOD touch for the season finale, so keep your laser sights locked on Twitter for a chance to win.

If you’re looking to save a few bucks this month, the active promo of the moment is: NERDALERT — Go get yourself 10% off! (promo expires on May 15th, 2010.)

We’d also love to send a big “Oh Hai Guys” to our friends over at Thrillist for featuring some of our products and offering a great service to serve your laziness. Cut down hours of web surfing and blog trolling by allowing Thrillist to discover the hidden gems of teh interwebs, and deliver all things awesome directly to your inbox.

Now, step into the light, and see what’s new at SplitReason.com… (Don’t forget to hook up with us on our Facebook page for future perks and promotions).

An Extraordinary View of the Future Shines in “Saturn Apartments” Manga Series from VIZ Media

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, brings the newest title from its partnership with Japan’s IKKI magazine to domestic audiences with the release of Saturn Apartments on May 8th. Created by Hisae Iwaoka, the manga series will be published under the VIZ Signature imprint, is rated “T” for Teens, and will carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN.

Far in the future, humankind has evacuated Earth in order to preserve it. Humans now reside in a gigantic structure that forms a ring around the earth, 35,000 kilometers up in the sky. The society of the Ring System is strictly stratified: the higher the floor, the greater the status. Mitsu, the lowly son of a window washer, has just graduated. Five years after his father disappears and is assumed dead, Mitsu takes on his father’s occupation. As he struggles with the transition to working life, Mitsu’s job treats him to an outsider’s view into the living-room dioramas of the Saturn Apartments.

“Saturn Apartments delivers a brilliant vision of a future where Earth is just beyond the grasp of humanity,” says Daniel Gillespie, Editor, VIZ Media. “As Mitsu endeavors to become an adult, he treats us to touching insights on working life, dreams and ambitions, class tension, the value of community and family, and the perplexing loneliness that occurs when people are forced to live on top of one another. It’s a poignant metaphor for urban life, drawn with stunning intricacy and irresistible cuteness.”

Hisae Iwaoka is the creator of several one-shot manga, including Hana Boro (Flower Cookies) and Shiroi Kumo (White Clouds), both of which were serialized in IKKI magazine. Saturn Apartments is her most recent series. A noted artist and illustrator, her installations also have been displayed internationally in the group show “Tokyo Girls Bravo,” which was curated by famed artist Takashi Murakami.

Saturn Apartments is the latest series to be published as part of VIZ Media’s partnership with Japan’s IKKI magazine, bringing a diverse collection of exceptional manga series to audiences in North America. From action to comedy to drama, slice-of-life stories to surrealist fantasies, the uniting themes these works share are an uncommon emphasis on creative quality and on pushing the boundaries of the manga norm. Saturn Apartments is also featured online at SIGIKKI.com, the groundbreaking web destination for a broad range of unique manga designed for mature audiences.

For more information on other VIZ Signature titles and to check out a sneak peek of chapters one through eight of Saturn Apartments, please visit SigIKKI.com.