SyFy’s “Eureka” returned this week for a final season of oddball sci-fi fun. Suprisingly, I’ve not been a regular watcher. Though it seems right up my alley, I was watching too much TV and never started. But I have enjoyed the odd episode now and then, especially the “Warehouse 13″ cross-over (great idea) and last … Continue Reading →
Last week was a DVD giveaway, so let’s switch back to video games this week. At more than 10 million copies sold, “Devil May Cry” is one of Capcom’s most lucrative franchises. The series follows Dante and his adventures in various hellish situations and is credited as a gamechanger in the fighting genre. Since it’s … Continue Reading →
Sorry for the lighter posts this week — it’s been a tough one at the Geek Watch household. So to make it up to you, I’m offering a double giveaway this week. Two great titles have crossed my desk, and I’m happy to share them. The first is “Torchwood: Miracle Day.” I actually had mixed … Continue Reading →
It’s been ages since I’ve done a “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ giveaway, so what better way to honor the stars’ appearance in Metro Detroit? That’s right original cast members Joel Hodgson (Joel), Trace Beaulieu (Crow, Dr. Forrester), J. Elvis Weinstein (Tom Servo, Dr. Erhardt), Frank Conniff (TV’s Frank) and Mary Jo Pehl (Pearl Forrester) will … Continue Reading →
When Geek Watch reviewer Mike Neimoyer took a spin through “Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning” earlier this week, he really enjoyed it. The game comes from New York Times-bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, comic book creator Todd McFarlane and RPG-designer Ken Rolston, quite the impressive pedigree. And I’ve got an Xbox 360 copy to give away so … Continue Reading →
The “Jak and Daxter” series, a longtime fan favorite, has been spiffed up in HD for the PlayStation 3. The original trilogy has been remastered in 720p high definition and stereoscopic 3D. The popular platformers follow the humanoid Jak and his furry friend Daxter on their many space-faring adventures. But beyond platforming, the games were … Continue Reading →
On Wednesday, I took a look at Paramount’s spiffed up release of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” The studio released a teaser Blu-ray with 1080p, 7.1 sound versions of the pilot episode and two “fan favorites.” It’s a nice little set, and, as promised, I’ve got a copy to give away. For your chance to … Continue Reading →
“Robotech” is one of the grand-daddies of anime in the U.S. Personally, I never watched it. I preferred “Battle of the Planets” and “Voltron,” myself. But earlier this week, my colleague Ursula Watson waxed rhapsodic over her memories of the series. I promised a giveaway, and a giveaway you shall have. I’ve got the complete … Continue Reading →
“Rocko’s Modern Life” came on Nickelodeon in 1993 during a great age of animation on the channel. There was “Rugrats,” “Ren & Stimpy” and “Doug” (before it moved to Disney). Soon to come were the likes of “The Wild Thornberries” and the juggernaut “SpongeBob SquarePants.” “Rocko’s Mondern Life” followed the often satiric, always silly misadventures … Continue Reading →
The latest “Conan” movie may not have been a huge hit, but there’s still no denying the enduring interest in the barbarian in fantasy/sci-fi circles. That aspect is explored in the hardcover artbook “Conan the Phenomenon: The Legacy of Robert E. Howard Fantasy Icon” by Paul M. Sammon, which looks at the many incarnations from … Continue Reading →