Category: Features

Posted on: May 4, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Max Pump Review

Max Pump is a product that allows those that take it increased muscular blood flow, an overall decrease in the fatigue felt after workouts, considerable vasodilation, and even a better chance at destroying one’s personal records. Betaine is the primary compound that is present in Max Pump, and will provide considerable benefits alongside a normal regimen of supplementation (protein, amino acids, multi-vitamins). Max Pump’s effects can be felt a few…

Posted on: May 4, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Manborg DVD Review

Manborg is a story that seems to be set in an alternative universe, one in which Hell has waged war against humanity. Manborg is set up against the forces of Count Draculon, and adds a few distinct characters to the mix before eir final battle. Manborg is an absolute popcorn flick in the vein of Army of Darkness or Mad Max, deftly blending catchphrases, action, and overall evil in a…

Posted on: May 3, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 2

Bacardi Pineapple Fusion Review

  Bacardi Pineapple Fusion is a much-needed addition to flavored rums. While the traditional favorite has been coconut rum, the pineapple twist that Bacardi has entered into the marketplace is stellar. The spirit will modify considerably any normal mixed drink utilizing rum, while there is enough of a body and unique flavor to the Pineapple Fusion that it tastes great in the rocks or sipped neatly. The pineapple that is…

Posted on: May 3, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ooga Booga DVD Review

  Charles Band has created another film that will be eagerly watched by legions of Puppet Master and Gingerdead Man. Ooga Booga is a horror film that has urban trappings. The titular doll has the spirit of an African-American individual, Devin Campbell, that has been slighted by the system, with the flashpoint occurring when a slushie machine goes absolutely haywire. When the doll attempts to receive eir vengeance, it seems…

Posted on: May 3, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Deadstring Brothers Cannery Row CD Review

If it’s possible to revive the music from the 1970’s Laurel Cannon heyday, Detroit’s alt country band the Deadstring Brothers (I know, Detroit! Who knew?) are easily the best candidates to do so. You can almost see the pot smoke in the air when this one’s playing. Now calling Nashville home, the band’s latest, Cannery Row, is yet another solid release from these guys. Ten years, and a slew of lineup…

Posted on: May 2, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Twinlab MCT Fuel Review

MCT (medium chain triglycerides) have been shown to provide a statistically greater amount of energy than other types of products (protein or carb-containing supplements). MCT Fuel provides a boost to Vitamin A (10%) and E stores (330%) and contains 8 grams of MCT for each 30 mL does. MCT Fuel should be seen as an upgrade to similar products in that its energy profile does not convert to body fat…

Posted on: May 2, 2013 Posted by: Cameron Comments: 0

Sacred Citadel Xbox Live Arcade Review

Considering the Sacred series’ history of open-world action-RPG games, the release of Sacred Citadel as a downloadable side-scrolling brawler with light RPG samplings is a bit out of left field. But despite the dramatic departure in gameplay, Sacred Citadel is an enjoyable addition to the XBLA library, albeit with some flaws. Sacred Citadel serves as a prequel to the upcoming Sacred 3, and casts you as one of four playable…

Posted on: May 1, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pawn DVD + Blu-Ray Combo Pack Review

  Pawn has a simple set up. A restaurant is actively being held up when a police officer happens upon the crime. What results is one of the most tense situations that criminal or officer of the peace can encounter, and those tapped to take part in the film (Forest Whitaker, Common, Stephen Lang, and Michael Chiklis) do a great job in imparting the difficulty in diffusing the situation. The…

Posted on: May 1, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Negator Gates to the Pantheon CD Review

Gates to the Pantheon is the fourth album from Negator, and the 9 tracks contained within showcase considerable evolution and tightening of the band’s sound. The album starts out strong with Bringer of War and The Last Sermon. Rather than continue to hammer their sound over listeners, Negator changes gears with Serpent’s Court. Serpent’s Court has a more brooding and darkly emotive feel, a trend that is made more common…

Posted on: April 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Witness: A World in Conflict Through A Lens DVD Review

Witness: A World in Conflict Through A Lens focuses on four distinct locations – Juarez, Libya, South Sudan, and Rio. Michael Mann (Thief, The Aviator, and Texas Killing Fields) focuses on the plights captured by combat photographers. Merely existing in these war-zones is a difficult enough tasks, but being the individual that captures these hells is something completely different. What results in Witness is a tremendously personal film that utilizes…

Posted on: April 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pow-Wow Botanical Rye Whiskey Review

Pow-Wow Botanical Rye Whiskey has one of the most eclectic sets of flavors that we have ever experienced in whiskey. The rye whiskey format always has more nuance than a comparable barley or corn whiskey. The inclusion of botanicals (including Orange Peel and Saffron) to Pow-Wow ensures that no two tastes will be exactly the same.  While we had sips that were more fruit-lead, others yielded something much more sweet…

Posted on: April 29, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Public Apology by Dave Bry Book Review

Dave Bry’s first book is so brilliant in its simplicity it’s pretty astounding no one has thought of it before – the apology genre. Though his execution is so deft it’s almost certain if anyone had attempted this before it would not be as nearly memorable. Yes, I realize there is nothing new about self-confessional essays, but an entire book of apologies? I think we’re breaking new ground here folks.…

Posted on: April 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Syneburn Supplement Review

Very few single compound-containing supplements are able to provide a significant effect for those that are taking them. Syneburn, a Primaforce supplement, contains 10 milligrams of Synephrine from Citrus Aurantium (Bitter Orange). Supplementation with Syneburn will provide a large boost to one’s energy without the rapid crash that energy pills provide. Furthermore, Syneburn decreases the overall hunger level of those that supplement with it, decreasing the desire to snack and…

Posted on: April 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp DVD Review

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is a 1943 title that showcases the evolution of conflict from the years immediately preceding the first World War out until the mid-point of World War II. General Clive Candy (Roger Livesey, The Stowaway and Finger of Guilt) is increasingly left behind in all aspects of society, whether it be warfare, love, or culture. The liberal usage of flashback scenes provides viewers with…

Posted on: April 28, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dopamite Fat Burner Review

  A problem that I have identified with a number of fat burning supplements has to be the tendency to just slap a ton of caffeine into a blend of components and call it a day. MHP’s Dopamite includes those components that have been overwhelmingly shown to effect body fat, and as a result, this is one of the few fat burning supplements that we have reviewed that has any…

Posted on: April 28, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dead Island Riptide Xbox 360 Video Game Review

  Dead Island Riptide is the new gold standard in zombie themed games. A number of efforts have suffered from the prominence of shows like The Walking Dead, meanging that companies are more than happy to slap zombie skins and elements on an unrelated title. Dead Island Riptide is a title that is able to appease all fans of the zombie genre while keeping the gameplay elements intuitive and immersive.…

Posted on: April 26, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ScienceNV Feature

ScienceNV has been around since 2005, and are releasing their third album, Last Album Before the End of Time, on April 30th. In the time since their debut effort, 2008’s Really Loud Noises, the act has evolved considerably. I feel that the tracks on Last Album… showcase a more pensive and thoughtful act than was heard on Really Loud Noises or 2010’s Pacific Circumstances. ScienceNV is a band that gets…

Posted on: April 26, 2013 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

China Beach The Complete Series DVD Review

China Beach has long topped lists across the Internet and in countless magazines of the most-requested TV show still not available on DVD, despite being off the air now for more than 20 years. Well, our long national nightmare is finally over. Star Vista has just turned over a massive, 21 DVD collection, boasting all 62 episodes of the critically-lauded show, commentaries, gag reels, a slew of interviews, a 25th anniversary…

Posted on: April 26, 2013 Posted by: Cameron Comments: 2

Police Precinct Board Game Review

The first time I saw Police Precinct, it was at the tail end of its successful Kickstarter campaign in early 2012. A year later, after exceeding their pledge goal by over $3,000, publishers Common Man Games and Passport Game Studios have released their anticipated game to the public. But does the final product live up to the early promises? Police Precinct casts you and up to five friends as one…