The Overcast

Robbie Velez and the Key to the Rocket City

overcastadmin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:04:03 +0000

“Robbie Velez and The Key To Rocket City” is an exciting suspense story for ages ten and up. This story would be perfect for a movie and video game series. As readers have commented, the book will keep you on the edge of your seat to the very end. The adventure novel is very creative and is full of surprises and lots of imagination. This book would definitely appeal to gamers as it features many elements which gamers enjoy including a mech futuristic setting, robots, a Cyborg War, a government which is not trusted by future Americans, a strong hero and friends who are united in their quest for survival…

Critics and reviewers have compared the book to the Harry Potter book series and The Hunger Games as it features teens in a magical, fantastical or futuristic world who are driven to take action to explore their world and to fight and survive within it. Many books are not appropriate to teen, tween or pre-teen audience, but the author of the Robbie Velez series, A. J. Arias, has tailored the series to appeal to the youth and young adult market. In addition, the author has configured social media integration so that fans of the series can follow on Twitter, join the Facebook fan page, be a Myspace friend or watch Robbie Velez videos on the “Robbie Velez and the Key to Rocket City” Youtube Video Channel. The Robbie Velez book series is building reader and viewer momentum and similar to the success of the Harry Potter books and The Hunger Games film’s incredible box office numbers, it may one day be as popular as both Harry Potter and The Hunger Games.

Gaming Computer Systems

overcastadmin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:30:57 +0000

Many gamers who play video games on their computers or who create Gameplay Videos or Machinima animation shop for computers which have powerful video graphics cards and sound cards. Also crucial are fast processors which most MMORPG players look for because of the nature of massively multiplayer online role playing games. Gamers also look for at least 6 gigabytes of RAM for their gaming computers since anything less than 6 gigs of RAM won’t suffice for gaming computer systems. Because gaming computers need more power and other features than home computers, gamers look for discount coupons and codes to save money when buying a new gaming computer. Using Dell digital coupons is one way for gamers to save money when building their new gaming computer system. Dell computers allow buyers to customize their computer to their specifications, which is a must for gamers and gameplay video creators.

Another way to save on computer gaming systems is to use Dell coupon codes. These codes can save money on the purchase of a Dell computer system or offer other incentives to Dell computer buyers. Don’t pay list price for a Dell computer for a new computer gaming system when you can save money using Dell digital coupons or Dell coupon codes. These coupons and codes change periodically as Dell features different offers including free shipping, as an example. Dell computers can be ordered online or through Dell direct, but be sure to have your Dell digital coupons or Dell coupon codes ready when you place your order to maximize your savings.

Max Payne 3: Multiplayer Gameplay Video Part One – games.on.net

overcastadmin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:04:49 +0000

Max Payne 3: Multiplayer Gameplay Video Part One
games.on.net
All graphics and content are copyright of their respective owners. All opinions reproduced or retransmitted on this Web site are solely the opinions of the author and should in no way be construed as the opinions of Internode Pty Ltd. Graphic examples …

and more »

WoW Moviewatch: Tales of the Past III – Joystiq

overcastadmin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:07:19 +0000

WoW Moviewatch: Tales of the Past III
Joystiq
The series goes far beyond simply being a story-based machinima. It took years for Martin Falch to create these videos, edit them, and get them out to the public. Tales of the Past is a three-part series involving some of the most core, …

and more »

Release The Crappin’! Wrath Of The Titans, Reviewed. – Deadspin

overcastadmin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:24:57 +0000

Release The Crappin'! Wrath Of The Titans, Reviewed.
Deadspin
Movies like this are often called "video game" movies, since they're basically a series of interstitial "story" scenes plopped in to transition to and from the fighting scenes. But this is an insult to video games. Wrath of the Titans has the whole of …

and more »

Young adult novel inspires Minecraft map – Shacknews

overcastadmin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:39:52 +0000

Young adult novel inspires Minecraft map
Shacknews
by Steve Watts, Mar 28, 2012 12:30pm PDT The indie hit Minecraft has been flexible enough to support projects like machinima, but books are less charted territory. To tie in with her young adult novel Gift, author Andrea Buchanan sanctioned a special …

and more »

New ‘Assassin’s Creed III’ Connor Teaser Trailer Released – The Flickcast

overcastadmin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:26:33 +0000

New 'Assassin's Creed III' Connor Teaser Trailer Released
The Flickcast
Yesterday, Machinima.com got access to an exclusive teaser trailer of Connor, the game's new protagonist. In it, Connor's character model is presented in stunning detail, though no gameplay is shown. Instead, the trailer focuses on the tools of the …

and more »

Gears Of War 3: Forces Of Nature DLC Gameplay Video — Take A Tour Of Gears … – G4 TV (blog)

overcastadmin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:09:25 +0000

Gears Of War 3: Forces Of Nature DLC Gameplay Video — Take A Tour Of Gears …
G4 TV (blog)
Forces of Nature, the latest DLC for Gears of War 3, came out yesterday, so naturally we put together a little video to show you the five new maps. Well, technically it would be three new maps (Cove, Artillery, and Aftermath) and two old maps (Raven …

and more »

Max Payne 3 Multiplayer Gameplay Video Reveals Gang Wars, Payne Killer – Cinema Blend

overcastadmin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:57:34 +0000

Game Rant

Max Payne 3 Multiplayer Gameplay Video Reveals Gang Wars, Payne Killer
Cinema Blend
Today Rockstar released the first gameplay video for Max Payne 3's multiplayer. The video, clocking in at almost three minutes, provides us with a detailed overview of the Gang Wars and Payne Killer modes featured in the game. Rockstar calls Gang Wars …
'Max Payne 3′ Multiplayer Gameplay Video Brings Bullet Time OnlineGame Rant
Max Payne 3 Multiplayer Gameplay Video: Part OneThe Koalition
Max Payne 3 Multiplayer Gameplay VideoJust Push Start
Gaming Examiner -Fragland.net
all 102 news articles »

PS3 Photo & Video Editing Application, PlayMemories Studio, Coming Out Today … – PlayStation LifeStyle

overcastadmin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:23:09 +0000

PlayStation LifeStyle

PS3 Photo & Video Editing Application, PlayMemories Studio, Coming Out Today …
PlayStation LifeStyle
Cade Peterson, PS Home Community Manager has also revealed to PSLS that the app will support PlayStation Home machinima. Using green screens, different costumes and avatars, the Home machinima scene is already quite large, but PlayMemories will cut out …

and more »