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The first official teaser poster for sequel, Star Trek Into Darkness has been revealed, featuring, presumably, the film's yet-to-be-identified, dastardly, super-powered pillager played by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Of course, while there are no stars nor any trekking taking place in the poster, it remains consistent with what we've head about the kind of villain we will be getting in this film; one that's bringing some unadulterated, unstoppable carnage back home to the blue jewel of the Terran system and home of the Whopper: Earth.

Check out the full poster below and witness some of the symbolic destruction waged by a guy with super-powers that's really pissed off. (And I'm not talking about Superman with a bad case of hemorrhoids.)

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This Tuesday at 6:30/5:30c X-Play is all new with the latest DLC from Borderlands 2, Walking Dead and Skyrim. Plus, our brutally honest review of Far Cry 3.

Then on Wednesday at a special 6/5c time, it's our hour-long Best of 2012 awards show special! We're handing out hardware in over 20 categories, honoring the year's best in gaming.

It all starts this Tuesday 6:30/5:30c!

Attack of the Show may not be the Starship Enterprise but Matt Mira can pretend, right? Jonathan Frakes and LeVar Burton from Star Trek: The Next Generation join him in studio for the Blu-ray release of the acclaimed series' second season. Find out what happened at WizardCon and what they think about Matt's emergency transport system idea for awkward situations.

There's a holiday break approaching, which means you've got plenty of time to catch up on all those TV shows, web series and movies you've been meaning to watch. But where to start? Comedians Jonah Ray and Doug Benson sit down with Matt Mira to share their must-see picks, like the 30 on 30 documentaries, Channel 101 and more.

So what's on your list of what to watch?

Plot details have emerged about The CW's upcoming Wonder Woman TV series, tentatively titled, Amazon.

When the news hit a few months back that the network would be taking yet another crack at DC Comics' bikini-clad, lasso-lobbing luminary, it was immediately made clear that it would be going in a completely different direction from the TV pilot headed by David E. Kelley which was completely scrapped last year.

This version appears more interested in chronicling the early life of the heroine, similar to what Smallville did for Superman. However, a rather lengthy summary of the show's plot has emerged, revealing that the show's direction is even more different than we thought. It seems that the would-be Wonder Woman will be portrayed as a young immigrant whose life has been filled with war, who must now cope with something she cannot comprehend: Life in the good 'ole US-of-A.

Check out the plot summary for the yet-to-be-completed script below!

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Who better to ask for Halo 4 multiplayer loadout advice than game's Lead Multiplayer Designer Kevin Franklin? He's got tips for mastering the battle rifle, DMR, assault rifle and the jet pack. Combine that with double XP from Mountain Dew, and you'll be a multiplayer monster in no time.

It's been ten years since Ratchet & Clank landed on the scene and weaseled their way into our little gaming hearts, and they're celebrating with four limited edition art prints from iam8bit. Morgan Webb was lucky enough to go behind-the-scenes with iam8bit Founder Jon Gibson and 2 Rabbit Studios' Mike Thacker for a look at what went into the production of these gorgeous prints and even coax a reveal at the next release in the series.

 At Mark Bongo's Major League Mods it seems like anything is possible. Whether it be R2D2, Avengers and Iron Man Xboxes or a TIE Fighter speaker system complete with Death Star subwoofer, this shop turns it out. He was kind enough to put his talents to work making us an awesome, one-of-a-kind X-Play NES mod, and Morgan Webb and Blair Herter are checking out how he did it.

What's Jean-Claude Van Damme been up to? Filming Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, obviously. Attack of the Show sent Andy Allo out to the set to learn more about movie from Van Damme, director John Hyams and the rest of the cast. 

The Nikon D600 digital camera comes with a 24 megapixel full frame sensor, 1080p video recording and a sleeker HD-SLR body. Matt Mira and Candace Bailey put these features to the test for its Gadget Pr0n rating.

Find the full written review after the jump.

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Actress Elisabeth Harnois stopped by Attack of the Show last night for her TV show, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation but when a viral video featuring an efficient method of eating corn on the cob is shown earlier AND the crew has easy access to an assortment of power drills, you know what's going to happen. No? Just watch.

Hey! Look! It's the Mohawk Guy from NASA! Flight Director Bobak Ferdowsi sits down with Cara Santa Maria from the Huffington Post and Matt Mira to discuss the latest findings from the Mars Curiosity rover mission, as well as how it's important for today's youth to study the sciences.

Join Matt Mira and Candace Bailey for a new Attack of the Show tonight 7/6c, with Jonathan Frakes and LeVar Burton live in studio for the Blu-ray release of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2, comedians Jonah Ray and Doug Benson on what to watch and our review of the Droid RAZR HD smartphone for Gadget Pr0n.

Around The Net is more than just entertainment. It's also education. Where else would you learn how to really fly like Superman, or listen to the weather forecast in Elvish or eat corn on the cob in the most efficient way possible?

Find the direct video links from Around the Net on Attack of the Show after the jump.

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Tune in tonight 6:30/5:30c on X-Play as we'll review Sony's round-up of its most-loved gaming characters in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale and deliver more X-Play staffers' holiday picks. Full show details below:

• Mod This: X-Play Nintendo Entertainment System by Major League Mods
  Mark Bongo of Major League Mods was kind enough to build us a one-of-a-kind X-Play NES to unveil on the show.
• Halo 4 Double XP Specializations With Mountain Dew
  More XP please! With Mountain Dew and the Halo 4 pro tips we'll be dishing out, you'll be leveling up in no time.
• Ratchet & Clank Artwork From iam8bit
  To mark the occasion of Ratchet & Clank's tenth anniversary, iam8bit produced four, high-quality art prints, and we'll have an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.
• X-List: Top 5 Ratchet & Clank Weapons
  From a series renowned for its off-the-wall weaponry, we'll reveal our five absolute favorites.
• X-Play Holiday Staff Picks Part 2
  We'll have part two of our holiday staff picks guide on what to get for yourself with all those gift cards left in your stocking.
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Review
  Sony's biggest gaming stars are gathered up for a little competetion in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, and we'll weigh in on the party with our review.

Watch X-Play weeknights at 6:30/5:30c