The GlassBox engine provides a considerably different feel to SimCity than previous games in the franchise; while this does not change the cartoony flair that is a hallmark of Sims effort, it makes it more immersive and grandiose. Simcity has streamlined transportation and utilities into the road tool to ensure a quick move from low to medium population cities, while establishing greater functionality at the end-game. This is experienced…
The True Sport Duffle is one of the best bags that we have received for review. The bag is surprisingly deep and contains a number of different pockets in which to place various dirty, ill-fitting, or easily misplaced objects. The build design of the True Sport Duffle is substantial, ensuring that the bag can kick around a truck or take a number of bumps and scrapes before even showing…
One of the most major problems that is present with a number of plain spirits is that the mixes are pretty high calorie. This is compounded by the calorie content that the spirits themselves has. What Smirnoff has done with these vodkas is reduce the calorie content and present imbibers with three delectable flavors. What results is a spirit that will not hit your budget or waist, and represents…
In a coincidence of sorts, the indie movie Collaborator, about a playwright caught up in his own personal drama actually plays out very much like a play itself, with a keen focus on dialogue helping to ramp up the tension. The lighting in the final, violent scene even comes off like a stage show and you are almost waiting to hear the audience gasp. The small, but very…
It’s not surprising that HBO’s Veep is heavy on DC insider jokes considering it was created by the same team behind the brilliantly funny political movie In the Loop. Thankfully, in a time when approval ratings for politicians are in the basement, it found a big enough audience that the network offered it a second season. The show centers on Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the vice president, quickly realizing she holds…
Bob Dylan 1966-1978 After the Crash is an amazing documentary about Bob Dylan. Fans are likely familiar of Dylan’s initial music or the fare that ey has been peddling for the last twenty years, but few will have any sort of idea about the late sixties and the seventies. Pride DVD has created an documentary that looks into these dark days and prominently features some of the biggest voices of…
Kenya Moore was a former Miss USA and is better known for eir work on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. On the Booty Boot Camp DVD, purchasers will be provided with three distinct exercises. While the title of this DVD relates to a specific set of muscles, what is captured on this DVD ensures that one’s overall fitness will be bolstered considerably. Moore and Nikki Veal are able to keep…
Cappadonna has continually been crafting music through eir career, with 1998’s The Pillage being a modern classic. Fifteen years have passed, but Cappadonna’s flame and desire to create stellar rap music has not faded. Eyrth, Wynd & Fyre is a two disc effort that does not suffer from the same problems that multi-disc albums have. This means that there is a good array of distinct efforts that touch upon…
This 2011 title from Israel may seem foreign (the Hebrew language used may be part of it), but Off White Lies speaks to the feelings of loneliness and continual misplacement that are common in one’s teen years. Libby is forced to move to Israel with eir father, Shaul as the second Lebanon war begins. Thrown into a tumultuous life with Shaul (who is homeless at the onset of Off…
Craze is a new pre-workout that contains inclusions that are shown to provide substantial benefits (Caffeine, Phenylethylamine) to those wishing to have additional energy whenever they step foot into their workout center. Along with a substantial dose of vitamin C, Craze contains a number of additions that separate their workout from the rest of the pack. The Citrus reticulata (Mandarin orange) extract provides additions to the digestion rate, while the…
We received a sample of Leg Lube for review a few months ago. While I am a hairy man, I chose to utilize Leg Lube for shaving my face. It is the best shave aid that we have reviewed, due to its lube-like qualities. No matter how dry my face was, a bead ran along my cheeks allowed for some of the closest shaves that I have had. Leg Lube…
Fat or skinny, Elvis put on one hell of a show and nowhere is there a better example of just how great he was as a performer than the Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite recorded in 1973 (ok, maybe with the exception of his 1972 Live from Madison Square Garden shows). It’s an amazing example of just how bad ass a performer he really was (for the record, despite the…
Get drunk on the Dragonberry and watch free cable tv thanks to the free cable television deals at Tv-Providers.com, where you can also get a dish satellite antenna! I was skeptical when I first received this rum for review. I’m not a big fan of Strawberry, whether flavored naturally or artificially. I’m not sure if it the inclusion of the Dragonfruit flavor or the care given the spirit by Bacardi,…
It’s only 10 minutes into my Tomb Raider playthrough, and Lara Croft has already taken more of a beating than most action stars do in an entire movie. So far, Lara has nearly drowned, been knocked unconscious, set herself on fire, impaled herself on a piece of rebar, narrowly missed being crushed by rocks, and tumbled out of an exploding cave before collapsing into a sputtering, whimpering heap. This is…
On April 2, Alternative Tentacles will release White People and the Damage Done, the new album from JELLO BIAFRA and the GUANTANAMO SCHOOL of MEDICINE (aka JB/GSM). Hot on the heels of the ferocious Shock-U-Py! EP, the world renowned voice and vision of DEAD KENNEDYS and long-standing punk rock innovator returns with bared teeth and an anti-austerity blast-a-thon of a record. Recorded in San Francisco with longtime producer Marshall Lawless and…
Kvelertak have premiered their forthcoming Roadrunner Records debut, MEIR, over at Stereogum. MEIR, which arrives March 26th, features the single, “Bruane Brenn” and is the highly anticipated follow-up to the band’s break out self-titled album which earned them critical praise worldwide. Produced by Converge’s Kurt Ballou (High on Fire, Torche), MEIR marks an indisputable milestone for Kvelertak. Tracks such as “Evig Vandrar” and the brutal “Nekrokosmos” see…
So Many Times Before is a cool effort, linking together Lynyrd Skynyrd-quality guitar riffs with a tremendously introspective and emotive set of vocals. For those that would doubt that this style would work, the honky-tonk strut of Right in Front of Me will convert. The style created by Hornyak on Marigold is something that is striking, in that it takes hints of Tom Petty, Hank Williams Jr., The Wallflowers…
13 Questions is an album that feels absolutely epic in scope. The beginning track, Turn of the Century, ties together a masterful narration with bombastic instrumentation and a lavish production. The Busker utilizes an early country and western style; Cannon’s vocals pull double duty in telling a story and providing additional harmony to the song. True Eyes is an effort that is inspired by “Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner”-era Warren…
Never Come Down is catchy and compelling, blending equal parts singer-songwriter pop with reggae. Fans of Jason Mraz and Dave Matthews can find something to appreciate. Touhill is able to distinguish himself from the rest of artists in the soul / reggae style as there is a decided effort to make each arrangement pop. One Thing builds off of the work crafted by The Police while infusing the track with…
Perfect Girl is the introductory track to Sterling Loves U, providing listeners with a catchy bit of alt-rock in the vein of Cake, Weezer, and They Might Be Giants. The chaotic energy that the track thrives on separates this introduction from other similar efforts. With a full head of steam, Witt is able to enjoy additional success with Help Yourself. This track builds thematically on the introduction while bouncing…