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Afro Samurai, Naruto, Azumanga Daioh, Gantz, Bleach, Witch Hunter Robin, and Gurren Lagann. These are just some of the great anime that failed to garner a vote on the ballots of Animezing Podcast's Top 11 Anime of the Decade. Find out what did get votes, and what the gang voted as the best of the decade. [ 1:26:14 || 39.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_043.mp3

To say that I disliked the first Assassin's Creed would be a bit of an understatement. Honestly, I don't know why I was surprised. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/v/assassins-creed-2

It's all about body parts this week as Darryll and Desmond watch the original Pang Brothers film, The Eye. Then Desmond smells, I mean, reviews Jeff Strand's novella The Severed Nose. Check out Movies About Girls at www.moviesaboutgirls.com, and make sure to vote for Dread Media in the Earth-2.net Mainpage Awards. Or I'll cut your nose off! Tunes include: "Electric Eye" by Judas Priest, "Caught My Eye" by Danzig, "Nosebleed" by the Deftones, and "Witchdoctor" by Clutch. [ 1:08:52 || 31.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_124.mp3

After a lengthy, spoiler-filled discussion about "The End of Time," Dan and Mike answer e-mails (plural) about the proposed connection between The War Chief and The Master, and then finally settle into the topic of the episode: "Spearhead from Space," Jon Pertwee's first outing as The Doctor. (If you'd like to skip past "The End of Time" conversation, it takes place between 1:36 and 36:17.) [ 1:19:06 || 36.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggerontheinside/episodes/bigger_030.mp3

I'm back again with five more indie games for you to try, most of which are free to play. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/v/indie-gaming-03

Sequels used to be so awesome. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/v/marvel-ultimate-alliance-2

Diana returns home to find an unwelcomed guest has laid waste to her sisters ("Paradise Lost"). Superman is forced into gladiatorial combat on a ruthless alien world ("War World"). And Grodd seeks to destroy both Gorilla and Central City ("The Brave and the Bold"). Also, Tom Deja phones in to set the duo straight about the Green Lantern Corps. [ 1:52:11 || 51.5 MB ] The above is from: http://www.worldsfinestpodcast.com/episodes/wfp_070.mp3

Not only do Des and Mike review Blackest Night: JSA #1, but also four one-shots: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow, Captain America Reborn: Who Will Wield the Shield?, Hellboy: The Bride of Hell, and What If? Astonishing X-Men. [ 1:02:20 || 28.8 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_371.mp3

How awesome would it be if Dread Media rang in the New Year with any of the following: naked space vampire babes, a man French kissing Patrick Stewart while he has a seizure, homicidal Christmas trees, or Eighties glam rock stars playing with children's toys? How about ringing the New Year in with all of them? Oh yeah! This week, Desmond and Darryll sit down to review the Tobe Hooper-directed, Dan O'Bannon-scripted masterpiece Lifeforce, then the duo talks about Jason Eisener's short film "Treevenge," and Desmond embarks on a new segment that is sure to kill him where he stands when he discusses Phil Lewis' (L.A. Guns) first film role in Witchmaster General. [ 1:07:01 || 30.8 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_123.mp3

Few names are synonymous with modern comic books, but one of those very few is Brian Michael Bendis -- the man who's helped reshape Marvel. From his radical take on Spider-Man, Daredevil, and the Avengers, Bendis has firmly cemented himself as Marvel's go-to guy when it comes to superheroes. But what about his noir-laced crime fiction? In an effort to better understand his roots, Dan and Mike examine the first volumes of Jinx, Sam and Twitch, and Alias. [ 52:08 || 24.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_369.mp3

If you find yourself on the other end of the law, the last man you want on your tail is Jonah Hex -- the ugliest, meanest, hardest man in the West. Art: Billy Tucci The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/wallpaper/full/Jonah_Hex_001.jpg

There's something in art known as the Infinite Monkey Theorem. The basic idea is that if you put a monkey in front of a typewriter, hitting random keys for an unlimited amount of time, he will eventually produce a work of Shakespeare. By this same logic, if you put THQ and Yuke's together with the intention of making a pro wrestling game, at least a few good efforts should result from their attempts. For all the problems I've had with the series in the past, it's only fair that I acknowledge Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 as one of the good ones. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/v/smackdown-2010

Des and Mike round out 2009 by discussing DC Comics' forthcoming graphic novel line. Not only do they examine the price point and format, but they also toss out a few ideas they'd love to see DC run with. [ 50:14 || 23.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_368.mp3

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick is drunkenly joined by two guests to talk about the life and work of the late Dan O'Bannon. Aaron from The Zed Word joins us to discuss the man's influence on the zombie subgenre, and Ian stops by to review Return of the Living Dead. All terror tunes this week can be found on the ROTLD soundtrack: "Partytime (Zombie Version)" by 45 Grave, "Nothing for You" by TSOL, and "Take a Walk" by The Tall Boys. Visit Dan O'Bannon's official site at www.danobannon.com, and Aaron at the premier zombie blog on the Internets at www.zedwordblog.blogspot.com. RIP Dan O'Bannon. [ 52:23 || 24.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_122.mp3

In this jam-packed episode, Dan and Mike bid farewell to Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, and Wendy Padbury. They discuss the mixed bag that was the sixth season, and take one last look at the black and white era of Doctor Who. Some Doctor Who firsts are also covered, including a kiss, the appearance of the Time Lords, and the disputed debut of someone who might just become a recurring foe. And on top of that, the duo manages to squeeze in talk of "The War Games," which is easily the most epic serial thus far. [ 1:11:09 || 32.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggerontheinside/episodes/bigger_029.mp3

You asked for it, and now you've got it! In response to countless e-mails, James and Mike are joined by DW to discuss the 2009 direct-to-DVD animated feature Wonder Woman! [ 1:49:11 || 50.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_367.mp3

It's not often that I'll actively follow the development of a game leading up to its release, but Brutal Legend was a little different. For one, the concept sounded crazy: a heavy metal-themed, open-world adventure game with real-time strategy battles as the big set pieces. It sounded like nothing I'd ever played before, and that made me curious. It certainly helped to hear that it was being developed by Double Fine, whose previous game, Psychonauts, I very much enjoyed. The only thing that I really questioned was the involvement of Jack Black, who voiced the main character Eddie Riggs and provided the basis for his design. It's not like I actively dislike Black, it's just that he tends to play a very specific character type: the loud, overconfident, and bumbling hero who is incapable of doing anything right until the final act. And it's a character I've been tired of for a while. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/v/brutal-legend

Green Lantern is accused of genocide ("In Blackest Night"), Aquaman fends off a coup ("The Enemy Below"), and Lex Luthor assembles a team of villains to destroy the League ("Injustice for All"). [ 2:09:39 || 59.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.worldsfinestpodcast.com/episodes/wfp_069.mp3

Flying solo this week, drqshadow reviews two comic books: Gen13 #33 and X-Men Noir: Mark of Cain #1. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-113

In the last 1st Issue Special of 2009, Des and Mike discuss Daytripper #1, The Last Days of American Crime #1, Nation X #1, Pilot Season: Murderer, and Spider-Man: The Secret Wars #1. [ 1:00:12 || 27.8 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_366.mp3

In this Christmas-sized episode, Desmond and Darryll sit down to talk about the Jack Ketchum adaptation Offspring before Desmond goes solo on Slaughter and The Seamstress. Check out the feedback and the tunes: "Monster's Holiday" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett, the world broadcast premiere of "Slime City Massacre" by Crankdaddy, "Bad Habit" by The Offspring, "Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter" by Iron Maiden, "Christmas with the Devil" by Spinal Tap, and "Silent Night, Deadly Night (acoustic)" by The Browns. RIP Dan O'Bannon. Check out the Christmas compilation at: www.the-manchester-morgue.blogspot.com. [ 1:22:08 || 37.8 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_121.mp3

A Superman-like superhero might not be all that he seems (The Mighty, volume one), the X-Men return to Limbo to retrieve an old friend (X-Infernus), and a Communist Superman grapples with bringing peace to the world (Superman: Red Son). [ 44:42 || 20.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_365.mp3

Not only is it time for the December Previews, but Ian Wilson returns to review the Kate Beckinsale feature Whiteout. [ 1:05:31 || 30.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_364.mp3

In this episode of Animezing Podcast, Kellen sits down to talk with one of the most widely acclaimed voice actors in North America, Kyle Hebert. Everything is discussed from his days on Dragon Ball Z to zombie apocalypses. Also, Randy and Steph join Kellen to get into the holiday spirit by reviewing Sailor Moon S: Hearts on Ice and Sailor Moon SuperS: Black Dream Hole. [ 1:38:01 || 44.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_042.mp3

This week the guys review seven comic books, including Blackest Night: The Flash #1, Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1, Jonah Hex #50, and JSA All-Stars #1. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-112