NASCAR '14 was announced a few months ago, but today we finally got a release date, and it's a lot sooner than you think: February 18, 2014.
The new game will be the third by Eutechnyx and Activision, following NASCAR The Game: 2011 and NASCAR The Game: Inside Line.
The game also got a new trailer, which can be viewed below.
Well, what do you think? I know I'll be picking this game up, but many fans have complained about less-than-stellar online play and glitchy single-player play. Will you be picking this game up when it launches next month?
This week features a lot of good comics, including two featuring everyone's favorite Canadian mutant Wolverine, and another issue in the superb Marvel Knights: Spider-Man miniseries. To see all the comics available this week, head to Comixology. DC Comics Green Arrow #27 Green Lantern #27
Image Comics The Walking Dead #119
Marvel Cataclysm: Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #3 (of 3) Deadpool #22 Deadpool: The Gauntlet Infinite Comic #1 Iron Man #20 Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #4 (of 5) Savage Wolverine #14.NOW Wolverine #13
Monkeybrain D4VE #2
Be sure to pick up:
Wolverine #13
This is the conclusion of the storyline "Killable," which has been absolutely fantastic. Wolverine has to face off against Sabretooth without his healing factor. They've done the whole "no healing factor" thing way better than The Wolverine did this summer, and it's been interesting to see how Wolverine reacts to not being able to rely on his healing abilities. Deadpool: The Gauntlet #1
Infinite Comics are nothing new for Marvel. They're
special comics that are set up for your tablet, and they're pretty cool.
This is the first issue of an all-new 13-part weekly series leading up to Deadpool's
wedding. This issue actually released Tuesday on the Marvel Comics
app, and it's pretty funny. It's totally worth it, even if just for the
James Bond credit sequence to start the issue.
D4VE #2
This comic is about a robot who is going through a mid-life crisis. I loved issue #1, and at only $0.99, it's a great deal on Comixology. I quickly fell in love with this comic after just one issue, which is extremely rare. Pick this up, seriously.
That's my pull list for another week. What comics are you picking up this week? Comment below with your picks for the week!
Last year, I counted down the 10 movies I was looking forward to the most in 2013. It was one of the most popular posts of the year, and it was exciting to look forward to all the movies coming out in 2013. So I'm going to do it again this year, with my top 10 movies of 2014! (Side note: all release dates are subject to change, and the dates are linked to each movie's respective IMDb page.)
10. Devil's Due (January 7)
This movie seems like a stupid horror movie that will probably be bad, but I'm in. I love movies like this, and it looks pretty good. Apparently some woman is going to give birth to the antichrist? I'm not sure, but it sure will be fun. 9. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1(November 21)
I still haven't seen Catching Fire, but I love Jennifer Lawrence and I really liked the first one. I'll see this one eventually, but I probably won't see it opening weekend or anything.
8. Captain America: Winter Soldier (April 4)
Captain America is my least favorite Avenger, but that won't stop me from seeing this opening weekend. When this movie rolls around, Phase 2 will be winding down, and then we'll be one step closer to the Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015. 7. 22 Jump Street (June 13)
I loved 21 Jump Street. Channing Tatum is so funny, and he and Jonah Hill have a great chemistry together. The trailer looks funny, and I'm excited for this movie to come out. Very few movies made me laugh as hard as 21 Jump Street. 6. The Lego Movie (February 7)
A movie about legos. What else could anyone want? 5. Guardians of the Galaxy (August 1)
I've been reading the new Guardians of the Galaxy series that started with Marvel NOW, and it's been pretty good. I'm excited to add more stuff to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and who doesn't love some Avengers in space?
This early promotional photo was released by Disney a few days ago. Look! A talking Raccoon and a tree that sounds like Vin Diesel!
4. Godzilla (May 16)
I grew up watching Godzilla movies, and I think the world is ready for a new Godzilla. I'm optimistic that it won't be as bad as Godzilla from 1998. Just check out the trailer and tell me that isn't the most exciting thing you've ever seen.
3. The Hobbit: There and Back Again (December 17) The Desolation of Smaug was awesome, and it left on such a cliffhanger that I can't wait for December to roll around to see Bilbo's adventure end. Yeah, I already know how it ends, but the journey is the fun part. I love Middle Earth.
2. X-Men: Days of Future Past (May 23)
I recently re-watched all the X-Men movies, and I'm really excited for this movie. First Class was definitely one of the best X-Men movies, and this continuation will be great. It won't follow the comic book, but that's fine by me. Just give me a great action movie with some mutants. 1. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (May 2)
I absolutely loved the Amazing Spider-Man, and I can't wait to see this movie. I don't even care that the Rhino looks dumb, or the Green Goblin isn't Norman Osborne. Spider-Man is my favorite comic book character, and the trailer made me a million times more excited for May.
There you have it! Now that you've seen my Top 10, what movies are you most looking forward to in the coming year? Leave a comment below with your picks!
Happy New Year!! 2014 kicks off on a Wednesday, which means it's the first pull list of the new year! As always, you can check out all the comics available on Comixology.
Dark Horse Comics
The Star Wars #0: This is a companion to the eight-issue mini series of George Lucas' original draft of Star Wars. This series has been good, and this issue features never-before-seen concept art and other fun stuff that will interest a fan of this series.
DC Comics
The Flash #26: This series is always a fun read, and this week brings a stand-alone story. The Flash must figure out how to use his powers where he's least powerful -- the sky!
Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy #10: This book has been running alongside the Infinity storyline that concluded a few weeks ago, and this issue will continue to follow Angela and Gamora as they go hunting for (most likely) Thanos.
Savage Wolverine #13: This Wolverine book is a nice change of pace from the other books out right now, and this issue continues the story that began in issue #12.
The Superior Foes of Spider-Man #7: This is one of the funniest comics Marvel is putting out. I really don't have much to say about what goes on in this issue, but you should pick it up if you aren't already reading it.
That does it for another week of comics. Let us know what you're picking up this week by leaving a comment below!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! This week, Christmas fell on a Wednesday, which throws a big wrench in the usual comic book day. But don't fear, this week is a small week with only a few things on my pull list. For all the comics available this week, check out Comixology.com.
IDW Doctor Who Special 2013 #1: This one-shot celebrates the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, and it should be pretty good. This is also the final time IDW will publish a Doctor Who comic, as 2013 marks the end of their publishing rights with the BBC. It is also going to be one final look back at Matt Smith, who ended his run as the Doctor on Wednesday night when he regenerated into Peter Capaldi.
Marvel Origin II #1: This comic continues the story that started back in the original Origin storyline about the early years in Wolverine's life. I just read Origin to get ready for this special limited series, and it was pretty good, and it got me excited to read more about Wolverine's early years. The story is also written by Kieron Gillen, who is currently knocking Iron Man out of the park.
That's everything for this week! A small week like this will allow me to pick up a back issue of Spider-Man that is just sitting in my local comic shop, which is extremely exciting. What comics are you picking up this week? Let us know by leaving your pull list in the comments!
Around the holiday season, I start listening to all the Christmas music in my iTunes library. And I figured I'd share my favorites from those 1000+ songs with all of you!
"Boogie Woogie Christmas" - Brian Setzer
This is one of the albums my dad shared with me when I was younger, and I still love it to this day. This album is full of great swingin' songs, and I really love his rendition of "Jingle Bells." The version of "The Nutcracker Suite" that's on this album is featured in a bunch of movies, including "Elf." "Brad Paisley Christmas" - Brad Paisley
I have a bunch of country Christmas albums on iTunes, but this is definitely my favorite. I love Paisley's guitar playing, and he really lets it shine during his instrumental rendition of "Jingle Bells." He also shares a great duet with his 13-year-old self from the show Jamboree USA. It's a pretty cool look back at where his career started.
"Christmas Cheers" - Straight No Chaser
I found Straight No Chaser a few years ago, and their two Christmas albums just blow me away every year. This one is my favorite, and it includes a great song called "The Christmas Can-Can." The last song on the album is their rendition of "The12 Days of Christmas," which is one of the best Christmas songs you'll ever hear. Check it out at the end of this post.
"Christmas in the Aire" - Mannheim Steamroller
I love listening to Mannheim Steamroller around the holidays. They have a few Halloween albums, but their five Christmas albums are where they really shine. This album is my favorite, and their synthesizer music never sounded better. If you haven't heard them, check them out. I'm sure you won't regret it. "Christmas with the Rat Pack" - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
This album is awesome. While Sinatra and Martin have their own Christmas albums, this is the one to listen to. These three really shine on this album, and it's always a treat to listen to Christmas classics sung by these three greats. "25" - Chicago
Chicago has some of the best renditions of Christmas songs I've ever heard. I like every song on this album, and I always look forward to this CD when it comes up in my playlist.
I hope you found something new to listen to this Christmas season, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Let me know what your favorite Christmas album is by commenting below!
And, as promised, here is Straight No Chaser's "12 Days of Christmas:"
Well finals are over, so that gives me some free time to write a couple blogs, and that will start with a new weekly feature to the blog: the weekly pull list of comic books. I'll talk about the books that I'll pick up this week, and then highlight which book I'm most excited to read. As I will only be previewing the comics I will pick up, you can check out everything that is available this week by checking them out on Comixology. So let's get started!
Dark Horse Comics Itty Bitty Hellboy #5: This book can only be described as adorable. Who cares if it's a kid's book, I still love it. This is also the final issue in this limited series.
DC Comics Harley Quinn #1: If you read Harley Quinn #0, you'll realize that this book is going to be fun. It's like Deadpool, only with a girl and Batman.
Marvel Comics All-New X-Men #20: This series is always one of my favorites, and now X-23 is here! I don't really know much about her, but she's basically Wolverine if he had two claws and was a girl. Amazing Spider-Man #700.4: This continues a bunch of leftover stories with Peter Parker as Spider-Man. I love them, and you should too. Amazing Spider-Man #700.5: See above. Daredevil #34: One of the best series Marvel is currently putting out, and you should really check it out. Only a few issue remain before it is relaunched as part of "All-New Marvel NOW!" Deadpool #21: This begins a new arc with Deadpool. He didn't get paid by S.H.I.E.L.D. for taking down the dead presidents, and he may or may not still be sad about his last story arc. Check that out too. Indestructible Hulk #17.INH: This issue is an Inhumanity tie-in, and this is a series that is always fun to read. Scarlet Spider #25: This is the final issue of this fantastic series. Will Kaine survive? Superior Spider-Man #24: Part 3 of this story arc. We get to find out who Superior Venom is, and it's going to be great. Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #8: He pretty much screwed everything up with his Superior Six, so let's see what he can do with this issue. Maybe clean up his mess? Nah, probably not. X-Men #8: Honestly, I have no idea who most of the characters in this book are, but that's fine. It's a good book, and this one will be part 2 of the "Muertas" story arc.
Pull of the Week: Scarlet Spider #25
This is the final issue of this series, and it all comes down to this. Kaine can either stand and be a hero, or he can become a monster. Who knows if he even survived the explosion at the end of the last issue! If you pick up any book this week, this is the one.
So what books are you picking up this week? Let us know by leaving a comment!
