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As much as I enjoy gaming, I have to admit it's not a cheap hobby to keep up with. With games getting more expensive, it's becoming increasingly harder to get all the games that pique my interest. I guess that's why I've started turning more towards indie gaming. Now that all three major consoles have download services, smaller development teams have another avenue to release their games. It's led to a surge in popularity for games that previously might have never seen the light of day. And with so many indie games being released at budget prices (or even as freeware), it's well worth looking into both current and older releases. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/v/indie-gaming-01

This week Preston and drqshadow take a look at Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1, BPRD: The Black Goddess #3, GI Joe #3 and Resident Evil #1. Did any of the books impress the duo? The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-083

It's two milestones in one! In this 25th episode / 1st anniversary super-spectacular, Kellen and Bren each list off 25 (give or take) of their favorite anime. How diverse are their tastes and what causes each other to walk out of the room? Also, Brennan rants about Twilight. Join the fun! The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingp...imezing_025.mp3

This time around Dan and Mike examine two hardcovers collecting classic Marvel stories from the early 1980s (Cloak & Dagger: Child of Darkness, Child of Light and Avengers: Hawkeye), then they take a look at a hit from the 1990s (Starman: Sins of the Father). [ 1:02:00 || 28.6 MB ]] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_307.mp3

In another massive episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick has a little help from his friends and family. Momma and Papa Dread join him for some light conversation before Darryll sits down with Des to review Let the Right One In. And, she is woman, hear her adore! Megan stops by to have a slightly one-sided conversation about Twilight. But what about Mean-Spirited March, you ask? Well, how about the most depraved, disgusting and brutal film of all time? That's right, Vaughn from Motion Picture Massacre stops by to discuss Salo, or The 120 Days of Sodom. Listener discretion is advised. Seriously. Tunes include "Gimme Shelter" by The Hellacopters, "Knock Knock" by The Hives, "Santa Carla Twilight" by Tiger Army, "Cake and Sodomy" by Marilyn Manson, and "Gospel Sodomy Boy on Blow" by Zimmer's Hole. [ 2:12:48 || 61.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_082.mp3

The new Hawkeye takes aim, and is ready to split your head right down the middle. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/wallpaper/full/Hawkeye_001.jpg

Imagine the following scenario: a man is kidnapped and wakes up buried alive in a glass casket while his friends have been given the hardware to watch him go mad and suffocate. Or, since he is outfitted with a loaded handgun, he can choose to kill himself if he wishes. Cue Jigsaw's prerecorded directions, right? Wrong. Actually, this was the set-up for the season five finale to CBS's high-rated CSI. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/reel-dread-47

James and Mike cap of their coverage of Batman Beyond by discussing the breathtaking direct-to-video movie Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. [ 1:50:14 || 50.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.worldsfinestpodcast.com/episodes/wfp_049.mp3

Executive Assistant Iris #0, Killer of Demons #1, Secret Six #7 and Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk #3 take the attention of drqshadow and Preston this week. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-082

In this review-packed episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick looks at two Jess Franco flicks: Devil Hunter and Bloody Moon. He then reviews two Radical Comics, City of Dust #5 and Hotwire: Requiem for the Dead #2, before looking at Greg F. Gifune's latest novel Children of Chaos. And though he wishes it was, a March episode wouldn't be complete without a mean-spirited film like Gone the Way of the Flesh. Find out who won the Tokyo Gore Police Horror Mall Giveaway and listen to your loveable host fawn over praise. Tunes include: "Bon Appetit" by The Untamed, "The Hunter" by Danzig, "The Killing Moon" by Echo and the Bunnymen, "She Wants Me (Dead)" by The Satans, "Children of the Damned" by Iron Maiden and "Gone the Way of the Flesh" by The Jason Martinko Review. [ 1:16:40 || 33.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_081.mp3

To quote a listener, "The Web Planet" was "not entirely successful," and that's being nice. Between the curious fights, odd voices and needlessly long story, this one proved a challenge to watch for Dan and Mike. [ 28:58 || 13.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggeronth.../bigger_009.mp3

Last time we heard from the Fantastic Four radio show, the titular quartet had just finished a skirmish with the Sub-Mariner. In this episode they'll face Doctor Doom ("The Dreaded Doctor Doom"), the Puppet Master ("Prisoners of the Puppet Master") and the Hulk ("The Fantastic Four Meet the Incredible Hulk")! [ 1:06:26 || 30.8 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_306.mp3

With the coming of Moonraker, no academic will run the risk of appearing on this platform again as For Your Ears Only very much lives up to its explicit rating. Recording whilst slightly tired and emotional, Ian and Adham let rip with the likelihood of offending, amongst others, speedboat manufacturers, Lois Chiles, children, half the staff of Earth-2.net and womankind as Adham Fisher is involved, naturally. You have been warned. [ 2:46:31 || 76.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/foryourear...arsonly_011.mp3

Kellen and Brennan both loved the Afro Samurai series because of its amazing visuals, great music, exceptional voice talents and a simple but incredibly effective story. One of those was missing from its movie sequel, Afro Samurai: Resurection, and the guys have a lot to say about it. [ 56:09 || 25.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingp...imezing_024.mp3

This week Preston and drqshadow cover Gigantic #3, Savage Dragon #145, War Machine #3 and Youngblood #8. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-081

Tweaking the origins of superheroes is nothing new, but in 1985 DC rebooted their entire line of comics - allowing a handful of creative masterminds the opportunity to reshape classic characters. The three biggest, of course, were comprised of DC's Trinity: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. In this edition of Waiting for the Trade, Dan and Mike take a look at those stories (Batman: Year One, The Man of Steel and Wonder Woman: Gods and Mortals) to see how well they did their job, and if they withstood the test of time. [ 1:17:44 || 35.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_305.mp3

Who watches the Watchmen? Desmond and Darryll do in this week's episode of Dread Media! But not before Desmond reluctantly celebrates Mean-Spirited March with Gutterballs, and then cleanses his palate with the awesome Norwegian slasher Cold Prey. Tunes include: "Take the Skinheads Bowling" by Manic Street Preachers, "Balls Out" by The Bloodhound Gang, "All My Friends Are Dead" by Turbonegro, "Desolation Row" by My Chemical Romance and "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel. [ 1:09:44 || 32.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_080.mp3

I never had a choice. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/multiple/dawn-of-the-geeks-07

It really isn't a stretch to say that anime helped me get through the most miserable three years of my life: middle school. I was what you would classify as the verbal and physical punching bag for various lower-level life forms. If I didn't have the recently departed Toonami block on Cartoon Network to come home to every afternoon, I don't know where I'd be today. I was a wreck during those days, and it gave me something to look forward to after the hideous days of being picked on endlessly. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/multiple/dawn-of-the-geeks-06

"Geek" has a complex definition for me as Earth-2.net's self-styled diversity hire. The word itself, not least its connotations, originate from North America to the extent that it is an obvious sub-genre within that society. And like most cultural output from the USA, the idea of "geekdom" has slowly made its way across the Atlantic to be applied as a negative term in today's British school playgrounds. But in that my homeland has given geek culture some of its brightest moments — Doctor Who, Thunderbirds, Rentaghost — I cannot pretend to be anything otherwise, and should be proud about everything my country has contributed. Except Rentaghost. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/multiple/dawn-of-the-geeks-05

Quite frankly, I blame my parents. If they had never put the magic glowing box in the corner of the living room, chances are I would have grown up to be relatively normal. There were movies and comic books and novels, but something had to get the boulder of uncontrollable geekiness rolling down the hill. And that something was television. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/multiple/dawn-of-the-geeks-04

In the final four episodes of Batman Beyond, Terry endangers a young boy by showing him his face ("Unmasked"), briefly befriends the man destined to lead Kobra ("The Curse of Kobra"), uncovers a traitor in the ranks of the Justice League Unlimited ("The Call") and saves Zeta from Mad Stan ("Countdown"). [ 1:23:40 || 38.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.worldsfinestpodcast.com/episodes/wfp_048.mp3

When I was four years old and heard that Batman was making its way to Fox Kids, I cannot express how disappointed I was that it wasn't the Adam West series. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/multiple/dawn-of-the-geeks-03

Dynamo 5 #0, The Warriors #1, X-Factor #39 and X-Men Origins: Sabretooth are the four books the guys reviewed this week. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-080

The label of "geek" is one I've always worn with a bit of pride. The term itself implies a greater knowledge of something, a unique quality that causes you to stand above the pack. For years it was a form of judgment and ridicule, but recently people have learned to embrace their inner geek. After all, who wants to be normal? The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/multiple/dawn-of-the-geeks-02