Usually a game that has inexplicably “dumb” A.I. would fail outright… but Last Light’s game mechanics, improved graphics and solid plot makes playing the game a challenging and suspenseful experience. If you can get over the fact that you could just walk up to an enemy’s face and cut his throat in the dark, then the rest of this game will prove much more enjoyable. This first person shooter has an immersive storyline and characters you can easily be sympathetic to.

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The VF-17 Nightmare is like the “Ugly Betty” of Macross valkyries. I have Bandai’s 1/65 VF-17D & VF-17S from way back and I was never impressed by them at all. But if anyone could come up with a decent new toy design for them, it had to be Yamato. Just the fact that they took the risk of making such a big budget product for such a dull valk took a lotta balls. The super pack was a welcomed addition too… adding more visual impact to a rather bland looking figure.

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I love Vehicons; like the classic seekers or Macross VF-1’s, you really can’t get enough of these guys. They’re super stylized, have tons of poseability and look badass. I usually don’t get multiples of a toy unless they’re like masterpiece status but I’d gladly build an army of these little guys if I had the space. These three moulds each have their strengths and very few weaknesses, and once you’ve seen them first hand… you’d pretty much want them all.

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My friends & I saw the premier of 42 last week (won a prize too)… it was a very nostalgic experience. And nostalgia played a big role in making the movie enjoyable; as well as the strong performances of the lead actors + actress. Though at times, it actually felt like I was watching a Disney movie rather than a thought provoking piece of history. Instead of a film about the life and times of the late great Jackie Robinson, 42 is more focus on the season when he became the first black baseball player in the majors.

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This reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise has the polished look and feel of Uncharted, a plot and setting similar to Far Cry 3 and gameplay mechanics even better than Gears of War. Without a doubt, Tomb Raider 2013 is the best game ever made of Lara Croft. The plot is engrossing enough, but the over-the-top action sequences and super violent/gory ambiance will be a pleasant surprise for true diehard gamers. There are times where I can’t believe the developers were able to squeeze so much detail into a current-gen console game.