(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 […]
Fight like a hero, play like a legend. Fighting game fans rejoice: the original Marvel Vs Capcom is coming to XBLA/PS Network! That’s not all; the classic fighter Marvel Super Heroes will be bundled with MvC, making Marvel Vs Capcom Origins. Slated to hit the consoles this September, the games will feature an HD overhaul, and retain the awesome playability […]
Another fighter is returning to the promise land. Tecmo Koei’s fighter Dead or Alive 5 hits stores this September, and GameStop will have an exclusive Collector’s Edition. This edition will include the game, of course, a hardcover art book, a poster, the soundtrack, and downloadable content for swimsuits for all the female characters in the game. Only a GameStop exclusive, […]
Yes, it is time to assemble once again. Ubisoft announced that their X-Box 360 Kinect/Wii U fighter is now set for release on the last day of the year, December 31st. Featuring 20 different fighters, the trailer at E3 impressed the crowd, here’s hoping for it to impress when it hits stores this December. Check out the E3 trailer below. […]
The horsemen are coming. THQ released the newest trailer for Darksiders II, the sequel to the smash hit Darksiders. Instead of playing as War, horseman of the apocalypse, you now take the reigns of one of his brothers in arms, Death. Check out the killer cinematic trailer and get ready for Darksiders II to hit stores this August. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpfZ0Kb9YwU&w=640&h=360]
The baddest man on the planet returns to the WWE this fall. THQ announced today Mike Tyson will be a playable character in this year’s WWE ’13. Check out the press release below, as well as a screen shot of Tyson doing what he does best. The ‘Baddest Man On The Planet’ Returns Mike Tyson Returns To The Ring The […]
Details are surfacing for one of the fall’s biggest titles in the wake of the E3 Expo. From Bethesda’s official blog, www.bethblog.com, the word has come down on how long the much anticipated Dishonored will actually be. Here is directly from their Q & A: Play-style matters a lot. Very direct players will probably get through the game in 12 […]
One of the busiest parts of E3 centered around the Bethesda booth. Sure, they were giving out free speakers, and they had a cool picture booth, but Dishonored caught any eyes wandering near that side of the convention floor. Take a look, and get ready for some guts and glory this December. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyDvT7XpaBc&w=630&h=385]
There were two major stand out fighting games at E3 this year: one was Tekken Tag, and Injustice: Gods Among Us. The Netherealm Studios fighter takes the heroes and villains of the DC Universe into a full scale brawl. Some interesting tidbits from the closed door video we saw: one, there are 24 “slots” on the character select screen (here’s […]
Capcom had the convention’s attention at E3: with the “crazies” spreading Resident Evil 6 propaganda throughout the corridors, soldiers standing watch by the entrances, it was no surprise that Capcom was a must visit booth at E3. But besides Resident Evil and Lost Planet 3, another game got the crowd in a frenzy: DmC. The relaunch to the Devil May […]
Check out some more coverage from the convention floor at E3 2012! Look for our “Best of” and “Worst of” list for E3 coming soon!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZYkj0glnqs&w=640&h=395] Sony brought some heat with their line up at E3, but the “OH $H!#!” moment came from the game play footage from The Last of Us. Naughty Dog has had the industry buzzing since announcing the game, and this game play footage should show that all the buzz was well deserved. The graphics are amazing, the game looks […]
E3 2012 is all wrapped up, but the coverage sure isn’t! Straight from the convention floor, we bring you the E3 Expo: Pastrami Prime Choice Edition! The best we saw throughout the convention, captured in still imagery for your entertainment. More pictures and videos to come! Enjoy!
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Disney’s Wreck It Ralph made a HUGE splash at E3 this year with an EPIC trailer. What’s epic? How about Street Fighter, Pac Man, Bowser…interested? You have to check this out. Starring John C. Reilly, Wreck It Ralph hits theaters this fall!