Iceman as new Ultimate Spider-Man?

Unless you haven’t heard already this will be a Major Spoiler.

Ultimate Marvel series just killed off Peter Parker, and later this year a new person will be in the series as Ultimate Spider-Man gets a reboot. I feel it’s going to be Bobby Drake, now i have no solid evidence to back this up but here is my reasoning.

Bobby will feel bad for not being their when Peter needed him the most and the guilt will drive him nuts much like how Peter was driven nuts by Uncle Ben dieing. Bendis did mention that it will be someone who effected by Parkers Death.

Bobby wasn’t seen in Ultimate Fallout, and they basically showed everyone he was close to, and Bobby was as close to Peter as Johnny Storm was and they showed him.

Bobby could have easily gotten a hold of the Web Slingers since he was living at the house at the time, not to mention his ice powers might be able to stick to walls, either with tiny icicles on his finger tips much like spider-man or maybe just by using ice powers to help him just freeze to surfaces.

If Bobby is Spider-Man than it will leave open room for Mary Jane and Gwen to stay in the series which by Bendis’s mention they will have roles in the new series, other wise what their connection to the new guy be.

Bobby isn’t as bright as Parker not even close but he might be able to keep up with the humor when bashing bad guys. so we won’t lose that aspect of him.

Either way I am curious whoever it is if fans will accept a New Spider-Man, I am all open for it, I think this could really be interesting, Parker’s Death could be like Captain Marvel’s Death for the Main Universe.

5yphon’s Trailers of the Week

Once more into the breach…

So the Three Musketeers are getting an update?  I like explosions…

Seriously, who DOESN”T want to see this?

I still have my reservations.  But man, is Sinestro not cool?

5yphon’s Top 5 Games of All Time

What games define you as a person?

Not an easy answer as many of you know.  Today I was thinking this precise question.  The absolute quintessential games that speak exactly about your persona.

Let’s take a gander at my personality, these are my top 5.  In no particular order mind you.

#5 – Super Mario Kart (SNES)

I don’t want to brag, but I am friggin’ awesome at Mario Kart.  In college, I told a buddy that I have never lost a game.  Obviously, he challenged me.  We played on his laptop emulator.  ”By sheer dumb luck” he forgot his other game pad.  He used his gamepad vs my keyboard.  I still kicked his ass.  Hard.

#4 – World of Warcraft (PC)

It’s pretty obvious why this is up here.  Let’s not shoot more dead horses.

#3 – Silent Hill 2 (PS2)

I am a horror buff.  To this day, in my opinion, the series has yet to capture the tenseness, and the fear that playing this work of bloody art gave me.

#2 – God Of War (PS2)

Not only do I own all the games, but I have the comics too.  Yes, there were comics.  It’s not that I like Kratos (he is pretty amazing), but as long as I can remember I have been a Greek Mythology geek.  This was a dream come true.  Or nightmare?

#1 – ActRaiser (SNES)

I dare you not like the music in this game.  Not only is this the absolute best 16-Bit music score I have ever heard, you get to play as GOD and kick the devil’s ass!  What’s not to like?

It’s primarily these games that made me want to make games.  I don’t know what that says about me, but I think I like who I am.

Has your virtual identity been stolen?

I’m currently working on a paper about the social impact of losing a virtual identity.  If you have ever had an account hacked in a game or virtual world of any sort then this applies to you.  Now’s your chance to vent about the experience.  What follows is a brief questionnaire to try and gauge the feelings one goes through.

If you have been hacked then please take the time to fill this out either in the comments section or e-mail me your responses at Geeklat @ gmail.com

(1)    User / Account Name:

(2)    Game being played during incident:

(3)    Were you playing at the time?

(4)    How often did you play a week (hours)?

(5)    Did you give out your account info to anyone?

1. If no, how do you think they managed to access your account?

(6)    Did you get your account back?

1. How long did it take to get your account back?
2. On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), how hard was it to get your account back?
3. Describe any complications in getting your account back:

(7)   Briefly describe any feelings you felt regarding the matter:

(8)   What happened as a result of your account getting hacked?

(9)   Do you still play?

DirectTv Drops G4 Do not Panic.

DirectTV Dropped G4 on November 1, due to contract dispute. G4 wanted the same contract they had for 3 years with them Direct TV did not. This is just another struggle between Direct TV and Comcast, the same thing happened back with the VS, which was much more tragic. I didn’t get my hockey.

I honestly don’t care if G4 goes off the air, they slowly lost their soul way back when Tech TV was bought out. I did watch it a bit for their game reviews until my internet was up and running and I could go to websites to do just that. I find I get the exact same trailers online. from a host of Game sites. I did like their E3 press conference, but even that just became bearable and not as interesting, again even the press conferences will be online live.

If you do have Direct TV and this was one network you truly loved to watch you have other options, if the video games, comics and technology was the reason you watched this place try these sites.

“Attack of the Show” fill in sites , Topless Robot, Kotaku , Gizmodo Engadget, Bamkapow and Pop Science can easily fill that gap.

If X-Play was your show for all things gaming, IGN and Gametrailers would be easy fixes they even have just as cocky and annoying people reviewing games and skewing the ratings of games for the bottom line so you won’t miss much.

If Ninja Warrior and the International Sexy Lady Show is your thing, their is porn.

The point is, G4 may be gone from your lives but honestly you have many and usually better options to choose from, embrace this new freedom and you may finally acknowledge that you were really in an abusive relationship.

5yphon’s Trailers of the Week!

Finally some trailers worth posting!

Could it be another Cloverfield?

OMFGROFL!

I find this hillarious!

The Last Story Japanese Trailer

Here is the latest Japanese Trailer to the Last Story for the Wii.

Kirby Epic Yarn Review

Epic Yarn is the new installment of Kirby franchise that keeps all the love of the original game stitched up in new threads. The game play is innovative, although they got rid of eating and absorbing powers you can still grab enemies up and your abilities are now linked to d pad pressing. The game is excellent when it comes with the special powers you get for each stage. We all seen the tank Kirby, but all the other abilities, Space Ship, rocket ship, skateboarder and digger were just a few added excellent level design and gave you a nice short break from the plat forming. The Rocket ship turns into scrolling shooter, the skateboard was fun getting air, even in the later stages they added more abilities to them the skating stage you can get wings to give an extra boost.

Level design in this game was the best each stage it seemed to add something different. One stage I would be swinging on yarn to yarn and another I would use air ducts to get to other areas with parachute Kirby.
I always felt like their was something new to explore in each new stage, both in game play mechanics and exploration. I love the eye for detail that comes from the level designs, pulling strings to gain access to ledges, or straighten out string of electrical current, it’s all just fun to see and play through.

My biggest complaint for the game is the fact that you can’t die in the game. This isn’t a deal breaker mainly I didn’t notice since I basically never got hit until later stages. I know this part would turn off many gamers since you think their is no challenge, but their is a score based system and I did hate getting hit losing many of my bits. The hard part can be on boss levels since you need to get a high score to get to any of the secrete stages. I think they could have fixed this easily by making an Easy and Normal setting but what’s done is done.

The story game play only lasted a weekend of play so it might be only a rental but I was only 50% done with the game I barely touched any of the secrete stages so their is much more to explore, and I had no one to play the co-op with.

My score is 3 and 1/2 thumbs up it would be higher but I am a bit annoyed with the no dieing aspect, still if you have a girlfriend or family member who doesn’t really get into games this could be a fun one that you both can enjoy.

5yphon’s Trailers of the Week!

Yes!  That’s right!  I’m back to give you some of that sweet, sweet trailer lovin’!

Comin’ at ‘cha!

Ninjas vs Cowboys.  Need I say more?!?

I don’t even know what the hell is going on!  But I am intrigued.

Why does this movie seem more interesting than the John Wayne original?

5yphon’s BETA Report

Hello all!  It’s been awhile!

Greetings from the Cataclysm BETA!

Yes, that’s my main.  Zaliothrax, Death Knight tank.  I know I have been away for some time, but now that I have had my “vacation”, I’m ready to pwn!  And as a coming back olive branch, I extend to you some Worgen starting zone pics!

Yes, I'm a drood!

Knock, Knock! Who's There? (Mauls face)