The Cultured Nerd

Gunnar Gaming Glasses – Do they actually work?

We’ve all been there, hour seven of a gaming session, and you can’t remember the last time you blinked. A burning sensation courses through your eyes as their lids close and you ponder the permanent effects on your vision. Well, worry not, fellow gamers, we have a possible solution in the form of stylish glasses.

I know when I first saw an advertisement for Gunnar glasses I was skeptical; but after using them for a few months, I can say they work. Now, like every product, these glasses have their advantages and disadvantages, so lets take a closer look to see if they are a product for you.

Joseph Kosinski finally talks TRON 3, Says it will be “The Empire Strikes Back” of the TRON Franchise

Last week, The news broke that Disney was officially moving forward with their previously planned sequel to TRON: Legacy, and with it came the announcement that Disney has hired a new writer to come in and rework the screenplay. Then shortly after it was reported that star Garrett Hedlund, who played the lead role of Sam Flynn, confirmed that he would indeed be coming back for the proposed sequel.

Now, Collider has caught up with Director Joseph Kosinski and got him talking about the subject, with it they posted an excellent and in-depth interview, who is still attached to direct the sequel. While the film isn’t officially his next project, because he is still currently finishing the Film OBLIVION with star Tom Cruse, he wholeheartedly believes that they now have an idea which makes the sequel worth doing, and hints that it very well may be his next project.

ARROW – Episodes 1 – 9 Mid Season Review

Well here it is, the half way point, and Arrow seems to have taken everyone by surprise. With the show finally 9 episodesin, people seem to have a really good idea where this show is going, and they like it.

So lets recap on what we have seen so far.

***Warning Spoilers Ahead***

Garrett Hedlund confirms himself for TRON 3

Greetings programs! Fans knew it was only a matter of time, One week after the report that Jesse Wigutow was…

Pacific Rim gets a trailer, and its filled with giant robots

Not long after I posted the viral footage from the upcoming film “Pacific Rim”, Warner Bros revealed the official trailer.

It looks great. Check it out.

Pacific Rim comes out July 11, 2013 and is directed by the absolutely amazing Guillermo del Toro.

The Last of Us gets a new trailer and a May 2013 release date

Last weekend was the Video Game Awards on Spike TV. While I never personally watch the event, I always closly follow its aftermath due to the off chance something cool gets announced, and this year, we got a couple of cool things.

Sony have released a new trailer for Naughty Dog’s next, and highly anticipated, PlayStation 3 game The Last of Us, and along with the trailer came a a release date announcement of May 7th, 2013 in both the U.S. and Europe.

Official Man of Steel trailer hits

Unlike the teaser that was shown earlier this year with The Dark Knight Rises, or the Comic-Con footage that was shown earlier this year, Warner Bros has officially released the first Official Trailer for the upcoming Superman Reboot Man Of Steel, which is set to be attached to The Hobbit later this week. This trailer shows primarily new footage, as well as first looks for many of the characters. If you were not excited before, I am will to bet you will be after this.

Disney officially moving forward with TRON 3

Growing up I was a fan of Tron. It was one of those movies that was just so unique, either you loved it or you hated it. My house was divided, my dad loved it, my mom hated it (go figure), and I landed on the side that adored the film.

Bioshock Infinite: Delayed sigh Again

As I awoke this morning from a much needed slumber, I went on with my morning routines as I usually do not suspecting even a little that my emotions were about to be yet another chew toy for the ravenous heart stomping gents at Irrational Games. Bioshock Infinite is no longer being released in February, and has now been pushed back to March 26th.

Some caterpillars for you

If the symbiote crashed to earth and melded with a caterpillar instead of spiderman, this is exactly what it would look like. Unfortunately, that’s not what happened and this is an actual not even a little alien-caterpillar roaming about. This bad boy is called a Brahmin-moth caterpillar.