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Returning champion Michael McMillian (True Blood actor, acclaimed comic writer) re-teams with host Blair Butler for an action packed Fresh Ink Online. Reviews include Swamp Thing, Betrayal of The Planet of the Apes, Uncanny X-Men, Superman: Action Comics, Batman: Detective Comics, Usagi Yojimbo, Stormwatch, Sweet Tooth, The Strange Talent of Luther Strobe, and Last of the Greats.

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Don’t forget to visit our friends at Comic Alliance or go score a free digi-version of Feeding Ground via the Graphicly.com link below.

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Rift's been out for 8 months and has found quite a loyal following. Part of the reason their fans love the game so much is that Trion has been putting out content updates consistently. Their next patch, 1.6, is the largest to date and adds a new zone, new dungeon, new raid, and tons of additions to their already stellar gameplay. On this week's MMO Report we get a first look at the Ember Isle and find out what the future holds for Telara and the thousands of Rift players out there.

For more info on the update, including a guided tour by Rift Producer Adam Gershowitz, you can check out our Rift Update 1.6 preview.

The MMO Report: Rift Patch 1.6 Special »

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Battlefield 3 is a fantastic multiplayer game, but the single player campaign has received some negative criticism. Adam Sessler had similar feelings, so he decided to turn that subject into this week's Soapbox. Can a beautiful, incredibly designed game rest on its multiplayer alone? Or do you need an epic war campaign to whet your appetite for destruction?

Sessler's Soapbox: Battlefield is Beautiful but Boring »

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Fresh Ink Online gets terrifying this week when host Blair Butler is joined by writer Marc Andreyko (Torso, Manhunter) for a Halloween roundup of horrifying comics. Recoil in terror as they cover Black Hole, The Walking Dead, From Hell, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, The Tomb of Dracula, Batman: The Killing Joke, Uzumaki, Blood of the Innocent, and Swamp Thing. Yes, kiddies, Alan Moore is apparently very scary. Go figure.

Happy Halloween!

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The adventures of Delta Squad have come to an explosive conclusion with the release of Gears of War 3. Alongside the wrapping up of the story of Marcus, Dom, Baird and the Cole Train as they fight to free Sera from the Locust and Lambent, is the final piece in the trilogy of soundtrack albums produced for the Gears series. How does it sound? We’ve got samples for you to hear so take off that COG helmet, soldier. Just watch for snipers.

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We are very, very proud of the G4 Films Epictober Film Festival we held this week: Three amazing little movies that mash-up video games and horror for the holiday season. In case you missed them, I've curated the deadly trio into this post. Below the break, you'll find the full films of The Hunt, Kart Driver and The Birds of Anger.

Enjoy.

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 Blizzcon comes but once a year, and of course Casey Schriener and The MMO Report would never miss it. This year we got the announcement of the next World of Warcraft expansion, Mists of Pandaria. This new installment will introduce a new continent, a new race, a new class, an overhaul of the talents system, and tons of other goodies. But Blizzcon isn't just about gaming news, it's about having fun with your fellow nerds. Check out The MMO Report's Blizzcon 2011 special to get all the info on Mists of Pandaria and see just how much fun Casey got to have on the show floor. See you next year!

The MMO Report: Blizzcon 2011 Special »

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We wanted to close G4 Films Epictober Film Festival with a truly amazing short film, Gregg Bishop's "The Birds of Anger."

Inspired by the best-selling mobile game, Rovio's Angry Birds, "The Birds of Anger" harkens back to Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 classic “The Birds,” and gives gamers a glimpse into a world where birds not only target pigs, but people as well.  “The Birds of Anger” is directed by Gregg Bishop, director of the “Dance of the Dead," and stars the great Jaimie Alexander, star of Thor.

If you missed yesterday's selection, "Kart Driver," check it out here. Monday's film of the day, "The Hunt," is available for viewing as well.

Thanks for attending G4 Films Epictober Film Festival. Please file-out of the theater in an orderly fashion, but keep checking back: G4 Films promises to continue to bring you awe-inspiring visions of the intersection of games and movies in the months and years to come.

Yesterday Adam Sessler's review of Uncharted 3 went up. He gave it a 4 out of 5, and many of you were not pleased with that score. But did you read his written review? If you had, you might understand that he enjoyed the game a lot, but had only a handful of problems with it that resulted in its final score. Such is the topic of this week's Soapbox. Adam hates trying to apply a numerical value to the quality of a creative work, and would much rather you read a written review to understand the context and nuance of the reviewer's opinion. 

Sessler's Soapbox: I Hate Numbers »

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Host Blair Butler is joined by comic and TV scribe Jay Faerber (Noble Causes, Dynamo 5, Near Death, CW’s Ringer) for a rundown of all that is great this week at the comic book store. You get reviews of Batman, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Wolverine, Cold War, Birds of Prey, Fear Itself, and Key of Z.

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For up-to-date comic news go to Comic Alliance, or for a free digi version of Near Death #2 cruise to Graphicly.com or the link below.

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We've been talking a lot about the G4 Films Epictober Film Festival, an online film festival where we've taken beloved video games and turned them inside out with the help of horror master Joe Lynch and three very talented, very twisted film-makers. It all begins Monday at 9AM EST! Here's the full festival schedule:

• Monday at 9 AM EST: "The Hunt"  Sam Balcomb of Rainfall Films directed the festival's Opening Selection. "The Hunt" is a dark take on Duck Hunt.

• Tuesday at 9 AM EST: "Kart Driver" Drew Daywalt (Stark Raving Mad, MTV's Death Valley) created the Centerpiece Showcase film, a tale of love, obsession and Mario.

• Wednesday at 9AM EST: "The Birds of Anger" We'll be closing the Epictober Festival on with Gregg Bishop's "The Birds of Anger," an awesome mash-up of Hitchcock and Angry Birds.

To get you as excited as we are, check out the trailers and posters for all three films below!

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I want you to clear your calendar next week for G4 Films' Epictober Film Festival. Under the twisted guidance of horror maestro Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Chillerama, Knights of Badassdom), three amazing directors have created video game themed short horror films, and next week, we'll be showing them right here on G4tv.com! Epic!

Here's the Schedule:

• Monday at 9 AM EST: "The Hunt"  Sam Balcomb of Rainfall Films directed the festival's Opening Selection. "The Hunt" is a dark take on Duck Hunt. You can check out the trailer above.

• Tuesday at 9 AM EST: "Kart Driver" Drew Daywalt (Stark Raving Mad, MTV's Death Valley) created the Centerpiece Showcase film, a tale of love, obsession and Mario.

• Wednesday at 9AM EST: "The Birds of Anger" We'll be closing the Epictober Festival on with Gregg Bishop's "The Birds of Anger," an awesome mash-up of Hitchcock and Angry Birds.

Click the cut for a look at the posters for all three films... and make sure you check out our movies next week.

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It's almost time for Blizzcon 2011, but before we hit the freeway and head down to Anaheim, it's time for this week's MMO Report! This time Casey will give you some new info on Transformers: Universe, explain why Blizzard is auctioning off its old World of Warcraft server blades, and show off your amazing artwork in Uncle Casey's Mail Bag. Now gear up, strap in, and prepare yourself for The MMO Report!

The MMO Report: Thursday, October 20th »

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The photo you see above is adult star Kirsten Price, dressed as everyone's favorite archeologist, Lara "Tomb Raider" Croft. Price and X-Play are combining forces to create something mind blowing that I can't tell you about... yet. But I can tell you it's going to be sexy. Maybe even sex-ay. Watch X-Play on Halloween at 6:30 PM, and all shall be revealed.

"I'd like to see more of this Kirsten Price," you may be saying to yourself. Well, friend, you can see a lot of Kirsten in this video, in which Kirsten Price gets very sexy with a Microsoft Kinect.

This week everyone's playing Batman: Arkham City, and if you're not... well you better have a damn good reason. While playing through the game, Adam Sessler was struck with a thought; Is "Open World" still a genre of video games? In this week's Soapbox the Sess will explain why he thinks the industry has developed the open world to a point where it no longer defines the game, but is a tool that adds to the player's immersion in its setting. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some citizens to save!

Sessler's Soapbox: The Open World »

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