Here comes a new challenger! Check out the lineups for the first two series of Street Fighter X Tekken Minimates! Personally, I can’t wait for this line: a Sagat Minimate?!? King?!?! Yup, I’m there. Series 1 should be hitting around August. So here are the line ups, for more information check out Art Asylum HERE. Series 1 Series 2
This looks like a trip! At this week’s Gamesom, Capcom revealed another entry to their legendary library: Remember Me. Here is the deal on Remember Me, straight from Capcom: Neo-Paris. 2084. Personal memories can now be digitized, bought, sold and traded. The last remnants of privacy and intimacy have been swept away in what appears to be a logical progression […]
She has her claws out! Today, Warner Brothers sent out some screenshots of yesterday’s reveal that Catwoman will indeed be in the new DC Comic’s fighting game: Injustice-Gods Among Us. Check out a few screenshots, courtesy of Warner Bros, as well as the reveal trailer! Injustice is set to drop sometime in 2013. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlSh52S_T1M&w=640&h=360]
It’s a great year for fighters! September 25th marks the release of another storied franchise fighter, Dead or Alive! Created by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo Koei America, Dead or Alive 5 brings back the fighters for an all new tournament, and this times brings in some familiar faces from the Virtua Fighter franchise as well! Check out the […]
Are you okay? Terry Bogard, the most recognizable fighter in the King of Fighters franchise (well, him and Mai) is coming to life in plastic form, thanks to Bluefun/Tamashii. The D-Arts Terry Bogard is set to hit this December, here is the info from the Bluefin Facebook page: Terry Bogard, the “Legendary Hungry Wolf” who has pounded his opponents in […]
Death lives. I just got an email from THQ with a brand new cinematic trailer for Darksiders II. Looks awesome, can’t wait to dive in to this game!!! Why the picture above? Why not! It’s the Darksiders II ladies from E3! Darksiders II hits stores August 14th! For more info, check out the official Darksiders II page HERE. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJp6O53PiXE&w=640&h=360]
(Image Courtesy of THQ) Loyalty pays off. THQ announced today that in an effort to reward the loyal Darksiders fans, those who have played the first one and beat it will get exclusive content for Darksiders II. Here is the word from THQ: With Darksiders II just around the corner we wanted to reward our loyal community who has supported […]
Death rides! THQ’s sequel to the amazingly original Darksiders, Darksiders II hits stores August 14th. The collector’s edition, which comes with a replica Death mask, has already sold out at all retailers, but you can still reserve a copy of the game and get bonuses, like in game content from Gamestop. Pastrami Nation is psyched for this, having played a […]
(Photo by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation) Living in a gamer’s paradise. Today, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3, officially announced that it will stay in Los Angeles at least to 2015. Word going around was that the expo might be leaving the city of angels, so this is great news for west coasters who crave the biggest stage […]
Here comes a new challenger! Playstation All Stars, Sony’s answer to the mega popular Super Smash Brothers, brings a very diverse mix of characters into the fray, and so far it looks pretty awesome. At SDCC, a trailer was revealed that showed quite a few fighters, including God of War’s Kratos, Uncharted’s Nathan Drake, Tekken’s Heihachi, Bioshock’s Big Daddy, Jak […]
Change is a good thing. WWE officially announced a few names for the upcoming WWE 13 from THQ. They also provided a new trailer which shows some of the improvements in this newest WWE game. Check out the names below, as well as the new trailer: CM Punk John Cena Sheamus Mark Henry Steve Austin Mike Tyson Chris Jericho Mankind […]
Damn, do I love a good fighting game. August 7th marks the North American release of anime fighter Persona 4 Arena. Based on the Persona game worlds and from the makers of the fantastic Blazblue series…well, I’m not going to lie, that’s really all I know about it. I did get my hands on it at E3 this year, and […]
What a rush! WWE announced today that they will do a live, in ring reveal of the roster for the upcoming THQ game, WWE 13 at the Summerslam Fan Axxess this year. We posted a leaked roster a few months back, it will be interesting to see how true that lists turns out to be. Here is the WWE 13 […]
(All pictures are taken by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith-Pastrami Nation) Sideshow always steals the show. Sideshow Collectibles showed off their high quality products, including statues, bust and some of the most realistic action figures you have ever seen. From G.I Joe to Star Wars, Lady Death to the Grim Reaper himself, even the Avengers, Sideshow didn’t fail […]
The pics just keep on coming. Check out some more awesome costumes we ran in to at the San Diego Comic Con. The Boy Wonder All Grown up… Finish Him! Now THAT’S Steampunk! The Humanoid Typhoon with the traveling priest with a past… Don’t fear the reaper…
Billy and Jimmy are back! Anyone who is a fan of the classic beat-em-ups knows the Double Dragon series. Countless hours were fed to the series, taking the martial arts brothers on a journey of fists and kicks. Double Dragon Neon, a homage to the classic games, is set to hit stores this September for X-Box Live and the Playstation […]
You won’t believe the things I’ve seen. Check out some of the most unique, odd, and cool costumes we saw at SDCC! All pictures are by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith-Pastrami Nation. Tony Stark hit rock bottom at the con. Mega Men… Aquaman NEEDS water! An awesome Steampunk lady… A beautiful Ms. Marvel… and a beautiful Rogue…
You have to see it to believe it. During Comic Con, a mural was created featuring the Lord of the Rings characters in Lego form. The mural was done in a 3D look but as a 2D mural. Take a look for yourself at the awesome artwork!
Nerd Prom! It’s a term used by the mainstream media to define the SDCC Masquerade. In reality, it’s not the Masquerade, but the MASSIVE party going on in the Sails Pavilion across the hall from the actual Masquerade event. Pastrami Nation dove right in to heart of Nerd Prom, and this is what we found.
Great things do indeed come in small packages. Diamond Select Toys showed off a diverse group of their popular minimates franchise. A plethora of figures from Capcom’s Street Fighter X Tekken game, which includes minimates of Sagat and Kuma! Minimates based off of The Walking Dead comic series were shown as well, with characters like Rick and Glenn leading the […]
Import toys never fail to impress. Bandai/ Blue Fin, who are known for their impressive Dragonball Z, Mega Man X and Godzilla figures, had quite a showing for the con. On display were many new DBZ characters, including Cell, Krillin, Nappa, and more. The Mega Man X collection had two very impressive pieces: Vile’s robot suit and the villain for […]
Bringing the big screen to the display case. NECA showed off a number of impressive pieces at SDCC, and all featured the high level of quality we have come to expect from the company. On display were figures based off of Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, Rocky, Predator, Rambo, Assassin’s Creed, Gears of War, Borderlands 2 and more. Take a look at […]
Here comes a new challenger! I know, wrong game, but still fitting. At SDCC, it was announced that the new DC Comic’s fighter, Injustice: Gods Among Us, has added two more characters to the roster. Joining Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Harley Quinn and Solomon Grundy are Nightwing and Cyborg! Not a big surprise with Cyborg, as he is […]
The Merc with a Mouth gets his own game! At the SDCC, Marvel and Activision announced the new Deadpool game, coming soon!!! The Activision posters of various games were “bombed” with Deadpool posters at every turn on the con floor. Check out the trailer below, and make sure to visit the game’s website at http://deadpoolgame.com. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqORbzbEfoM&w=640&h=360]
MORTAL KOMBAT! It’s official, we get a new season of the awesome Mortal Kombat Legacy Series! This time, its all about the tournament! Check out the video below! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfmyVkkDMrU&w=640&h=360]
Check out a few quick pictures from the San Diego Comic Con! Check out the signing with the stars from Breaking Bad (Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) smiled and waved for our camera!), Dick Tracey investigating something afoot, a Predator who defeated the Avengers, the merc with a mouth Deadpool guarding the exit, and a zombie lunch. All pictures from SDCC […]
As they say, the freaks come out at night. Tonight marks the annual San Diego Comic Con Masquerade! The most elaborate costumes are saved for this event, but we wanted to bring you some costumes from the convention floor to hold you over. Check back for pics from the Masquerade and more from the mother of all cons, SDCC 2012!
Today is the day! Pastrami Nation is on the road to San Diego! Look for news, pictures, updates and all that as the event of all events gets going: the San Diego Comic Con!
Magneto puts on the hood. Michael Fassbender, most recently known for his portrayal of the master of magnetism in X-Men: First Class and for his show stealing role in this year’s Prometheus is now on track for another franchise that has all of geekdom watching. Variety reported today that Fassbender is signed on to star in and co-produce the big […]
Give Daryl and Merle a hand. Activision announced today, according to IGN, that they will be making a first person shooter based off the popular AMC’s The Walking Dead television series. The game will span over the PS3, 360 and PC, and will follow the rough and tumble brothers, Daryl and Merle. Set to take place before the brothers meet […]