Recorded June 6, 2011.

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The $10 t-shirt deal of the day over at RIPT Apparel is a Doctor Who-themed shirt called “It Also Travels In Time” by artist D4N13L.

The sale at RIPT began today, Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at midnight CST, and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it’s over, it will not be sold on the site anymore.

Just like the Doctor, this shirt has regenerated! The design is actually a reprint of a shirt that was sold last year and it’s a great shirt, so definitely get in on this one right away! [...]

The Gold Box spotlight deal of the day over at Amazon today is Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series box set on DVD and Blu-ray for 62% off.

Note, this sale is valid only for today, Wednesday, June 8, 2011, until midnight PST while supplies last.

The DVD is discounted to $76.99 (down from the list price of $199.98), while the Blu-ray set is $113.99 (down from the list price of $299.98).

Both the BSG Blu-ray and DVD box sets contain all four seasons of the television series, as well as television movie Battlestar Galactica – The Plan, and include a host of bonus materials [...]

DC Entertainment has given us a first look at the upcoming Batman: Year One animated film, which is scheduled to hit stores later in the year. The video is primarily a showcase of the animation style for the feature film and how closely it paid tribute to David Mazzucchelli’s brilliant artwork from the comic book. In addition, the video also has some of the voice actors, DC Executives, and creative minds behind the project discussing the importance of the comic and the specific characterizations of each of the main players in the story.

Watch the video, which is included on the DVD/Blu-ray of DC’s new animated feature Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, here [...]

For those of you who don’t know, Activision’s Call of Duty video game franchise has been the top dog when it comes to warfare and especially when it comes to online (non-MMO) multiplayer action for a long while now. But after they forced out many of the top talent they had working for them at Infinity Ward, most fans were angered by the harsh, overdramatic tactics used in basically just “firing” these gentlemen, and confidence in how good the next chapter in their ultra-popular series, Modern Warfare 3, would end up being.

As all of that drama was playing out, DICE was busy making a game titled Battlefield 3 for EA using the new Frostbite 2 engine. And when a demo of how the game looked showed up, many bitter Call of Duty fans seemed ready to jump ship without a second thought…especially with rumors of Activision starting to charge people to play online. We eventually found out that the new pay service was simply an added bonus for those who wanted to get it, and that everyone could continue playing online as they have been…but is it too late already?

Both titles are being shown off in-depth at this year’s E3 convention, so all we can do is watch and see which way we’re leaning. You can see video “arguments” for both games below—watch them and share who you plan on playing come this fall! Modern Warfare 3 or Battlefield 3…who will it be? [...]

You know what? I was a little annoyed when the first trailers popped out for the upcoming remake of Fright Night. Don’t get me wrong – I like Colin Farrell and Anton Yelchin… but being a Doctor Who fan, I really wanted a glimpse of David Tennant. The first trailer gave us less than a second of the former Doctor.

Well, finally, we have a new trailer – and this time we get a really nice glance at David Tennant’s role in the new Fright Night, as he plays Peter Vincent, the vampire-hunting actor/hero. And not only do we get a glance – Tennant clearly has claimed the Vincent role as his own.

Now, being a horror fan, I have high doubts about all remakes and reboots. Only a select few seem to meet expectations, but the look of the new Fright Night seems to show some promise. Either way, I’ll reserve judgment for when I get to see the flick. In the meantime, check out the new trailer here below of Fright Night – with MORE David Tennant – which first aired during the 2011 MTV Movie Awards on Sunday night.

Let’s kill something! [...]

Continuing from the Doctor Who episode The Rebel Flesh, the Doctor (Matt Smith) and Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) find themselves face-to-face with a “clone” of the Time Lord, a Ganger-Doctor. Meanwhile, Rory (Arthur Darvill) is searching for the mineworker known as Jennifer (Sarah Smart), but may find himself dealing with more than he bargained for, as the Gangers continue to revolt against the humans they were created from.

The battle reaches its peak, and is leading the Doctor and his companions to an unexpected but inescapable conclusion…

During TARDISblend 28, we review the events of The Almost People, the second part of an adventure written by Matthew Graham – and one that leads directly into Steven Moffat‘s mid-season finale. We discuss the major cliffhanger – and incredible spoiler – of the episode, and its implications for the upcoming chapters [...]

Fans who’ve been following Grant Morrison‘s Batman work have been waiting with baited breath ever since DC Comics announced their September relaunch. Would Grant Morrison have to wrap up his story before he was ready? Would DC Comics perform the dastardly deed of destroying the international work of The Dark Knight detective? Fear not, Batfans.

On Monday, DC Comics announced on their official website that Morrison’s Batman, Incorporated will start anew in early 2012 with a brand new number one issue. Joined by artist Chris Burnham, Morrison will be bringing the final 12 parts of the Leviathan storyline, which will conclude Morrison’s 6-year Batman epic [...]

The $10 t-shirt deal of the day over at RIPT Apparel is the 2001: A Space Odyssey-themed shirt called “I’m Afraid Dave” by artist glenoneill.

The sale at RIPT began today, Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at midnight CST, and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it’s over, it will not be sold on the site anymore [...]

Another big title making a big appearance at this year’s E3 convention is, of course, BioWare’s trilogy-making Mass Effect 3.

We’ve seen the first cinematic trailer for the game, but now Casey Hudson and the team at BioWare are ready to show off their gameplay…which comes with promises of a great story, phenomenal combat, and gigantic scale. But what’s totally unexpected is the announcement that some features of the game will be compatible with Kinect.

Continue reading to see the first gameplay trailer for Mass Effect 3, an intense demo and extended walkthrough, and how the unexpected usage of Kinect will work.

The first video you’ll see is the gameplay trailer, then the first live demo followed by a two-part demo/walkthrough, and then the Kinect video, which actually looks damn cool. That’s the type of Kinect usage in a game I can get behind. TONS of Mass Effect 3 action, and I personally can’t put into words how much more I am for this game after having watched the E3 coverage. [...]

On Monday, June 6, DC Comics announced 11 brand new ongoing titles and creative teams in the Batman universe. If you didn’t know, I am a huge Batman fan. I pretty much live by the character and his Gotham City associates. I even have a podcast where I talk about every single Batman-related comic. So, in full disclosure, I am one of the many that liked where the company was going creatively with the Batman line of titles, so it’s hard for me to look at these titles as an objective party, because I am so invested in this universe. That said, a lot of the titles announced are not to my liking, some were intriguing, and some had me genuinely excited. One quick thing to mention, when I say “Batman” I mean Bruce Wayne, not Dick Grayson. The idea of multiple Batmen has been thrown out, so fans of Dick Grayson as Batman are out of luck. I am one of those people that are out of luck. So, let’s take a look at each one of these titles, and I’ll give you my running commentary of what I think of each one, shall we? [...]

It’s no secret that my personal most anticipated upcoming game is the Bethesda Softworks juggernaut sequel, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. We’ve seen the first trailer, and we’ve seen a peek at the gameplay, but at E3 this year it’s all about answering questions and showing off the game to the masses.

The first new thing from this title to come out of the convention is a brand new gameplay demo with Bethesda head Todd Howard. The demo gives us a much better look at the gameplay of Skyrim, as well as a peek at some things that gamers have been very curious about, such as mixing and matching weapons and spells in both hands, and of course, fighting freakin’ DRAGONS!

Everything looks amazing—as we all expected—but it’s the dragon battles that stand out to me. As Mr. Howard says, these are boss fights, but we don’t have to wait until the end of the game to fight them. The dragons are living, breathing creatures just like any other animal. Sometimes they show up, sometimes they don’t…and sometimes more than one will make an appearance. [...]

Fable has turned into an interesting franchise for Peter Molyneaux and his Lionhead Studios. Each game has come with unbelievable promises, and each—while still enjoyable for many players in terms of basic entertainment—has failed to live up to a lot of the overall hype.

That’s not stopping Molyneaux from continuing to try and reach beyond the stars for the next installment in the Fable franchise, however, with the not-so-surprising announcement of a Fable 4, more officially titled Fable: The Journey. The new game takes a major turn from its predecessors, and it’s this move that will see it gaining (and perhaps losing) many fans.

Be sure to continue reading to learn much more and to see not only the first cinematic trailer for Fable: The Journey, but to see a gameplay demo as well, so you can decide whether you’re in, out, or undecided.

Now, the very moments we first heard about Kinect (then called Project Natal), Molyneaux had a demo prepared showing off the possibilities of the new technology that featured a little boy named Milo. [...]

The 2011 E3 convention is already well underway, and some huge announcements have been dropped early on.

To start things off, Microsoft took the stage with bombs in pockets. The first of which was a confirmation of two big E3 rumors: one being that the original Halo: Combat Evolved would be getting a makeover to enhance the visuals with today’s technologies, and the other even bigger announcement being that Halo 4 was indeed on the way, and that it would start a brand new trilogy in the series.

Last we had heard of the series, Halo: Reach was coming out and it was to be the last that developer Bungie made. Obviously Microsoft would have been silly to just end it there, though, and they immediately got to work on new and exciting stories for Master Chief.

You can see a brief but exciting teaser for Halo 4, which will be released during the holiday season in 2012, by heading below now! [...]

On Thursday, June 2nd, Konami held simultaneous events in Toronto, Mexico City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles for the video game media and their die-hard fans to give them a preview of what they could expect from Konami in the up-coming year. I happened to be fortunate enough to attend the preview that was held in Toronto at the Real Sports Bar and catch a glimpse of what’s new. Here’s the run-down, game-facers.

Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater

Available for the Nintendo 3DS, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater is will feature a return to the feel of the original and is designed to highlight the features of the 3DS gaming platform. Set outdoors in a jungle environment with a Special Forces style of play, Snake Eater will have a few cool new features:

Photo-Cammo: The new photo-cammo feature will allow players to take a snap shot of anything using the 3DS camera and use the colors to customize their own unique camouflage for their characters in play. I myself am looking forward to creating a “dog-shit brown” Snake Eater character [...]

Today, June 6, is the 6th annual International Day Of Slayer. Officially it begins at 6am (making it fall on 6/6/6) marking the start of 24 hours of appreciation for the loudest, the heaviest and by Satan’s scrotum, the best metal band of them all!

Here at Geeks of Doom we make no secret of how much we love Slayer: Check out this awesome Google logo made by Geeks of Doom’s very own Dave3 [" target="_Blank">click to enlarge]. I think we should get Google to use this as their logo for the day next year!

The best and indeed only way to celebrate a day devoted to the mightiest metal band in the world is to listen to them at an unholy volume. So join in with the legions of metalheads around the world, grab your nearest Slayer album, press play, and TURN IT UP! [...]

Today, June 6, 2011, another birthday is shared by two greats of hard rock and metal. Guitarist Steve Vai is 51 and Slayer front man and bass player Tom Araya celebrates his 50th birthday!

Slayer, led by the fearsome and frighteningly talented Tom Araya, has been at the forefront of thrash metal for nearly 30 years. Its aggression, power, and speed is filtered through Araya, whose domineering presence drives the mighty Slayer sound and performance.

25 years ago Slayer dropped an almighty metal bomb. Reign In Blood for me is the greatest and purest thrash metal album. Born in Viña del Mar, Chile on June 6, 1961, Araya’s contribution to music has not gone unnoticed and he recently receive the key to the city of his birth [...]

Recorded June 5, 2011.

Our June Doom Of The Month will be volume 1 of X-Men: First Class! If you want to read along with us, head on over to Instocktrades.com or DCBService.com to pick up the X-Men: First Class TP or the HC for a super price! Read up and be sure to check out our special review episode!

Check out Episode 68 of Comics of Doom, the official comics podcast of Geeks of Doom. Click HERE to open the podcast player in a new window.

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The $10 t-shirt deal of the day over at RIPT Apparel is the Battlestar Galactica-themed shirt called “I Kissed a Cylon” by artist Matt Dearden.

The sale at RIPT began today, Monday, June 6, 2011, at midnight CST, and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it’s over, it will not be sold on the site anymore [...]

The 2011 MTV Movie Awards aired live earlier this evening, and if you know anything about this particular awards show, you’ll know it’s a popularity contest. The movies nominated appear to teens and young adults and the winners are determined by that demographic, which, judging by the large amount of Twilight wins each year, I’m guessing is mostly females.

If you love Twilight, then this awards show should be good to go for another year for you, when the final movie is released. This year, the film franchise’s vampire star Robert Pattinson was pretty much the star of the show, winning for Best Male Actor, Best Kiss (with co-star Kristen Stewart), Best Fight Scene (with co-star Bryce Dallas Howard). He also was one of the actors who presented the Generation Award to Reese Witherspoon.

Aside from the seeing your favorite stars from consistently nominated film franchises like Twilight and Harry Potter, as well as whatever lesbian kiss was in a movie that year, the 2011 MTV Movie Awards always has a few world premieres from upcoming movies. This year, the show debuted exclusive footage from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, and Super 8.

You can watch those videos here [...]