I got a chance to sit down briefly with author Max Brooks last weekend at Toronto Comic Con. We discussed the research he did when writing World War Z and the casting choices for the audio book version as well as the possible upcoming film. We also discussed other projects he’s been working on, specifically the The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks book along with the upcoming GI Joe: Hearts and Minds series.

 Podcast Episode #49 - The Best (and Worst) of 2009 [69:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

So here’s our final episode for 2009. In this episode we take a look back at the past year and discuss our favorite video games, movies, TV shows and other things that came across our path. We also save a special section to reflect on those other offerings that made us made us a little crazy; the worst of the past year. We also glance  ahead to some things we’re looking forward to in 2010.

• Games of 2009 (01:27 – 34:32)
• Movies of 2009 (34:54 – 51:01)
• Comics, TV and plus a look ahead to 2010 (51:10 – 65:30)

Let us know what you liked or disliked in 2009 by leaving a comment or dropping us an email.

 Podcast Episode # 29 - Killer Karl Krupp [55:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We’re back again with another episode. This week we have another newly released demo, a look at another of the Xbox summer arcade releases and some real American heroes at the movies.

• Batman: Arkham Asylum
• TMNT: Turtles in Time
• GI Joe

If you’ve been checking out these Xbox summer arcade titles you should leave your thoughts in the comments section adn let us know what you’ve thought so far.

And in case you’re unfamiliar with the stylings of Mr Krupp, then enjoy this interview from back in the day…

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Giant robots beating the ever-loving shit out of each other. SOLD!

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles

This is coming out for the Wii in 2010 and is a sequel to the Umbrella Chronicles. Apparently this is a rail shooter with the story taking place around the same time as Resident Evil 2.

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

I dunno about this one. I REALLY want it be good but I have my doubts. Christopher Eccleston as Destro? Awesome. Accelerator suits that make everyone look the same? Lame. Darth Maul as Snake Eyes? Sweet. Marlon freaking Wayans?? Shouldn’t he be busy with White Chicks 2 or something??!! I find it curious that we haven’t seen Joseph Gordon-Levitt appear in any trailers yet. I’m really hoping that they’re saving a suprise that will blow us all away. Forgive me if I don’t hold my breath.

District 9

This is the directorial debut for Neill Blomkamp who’s most famously known for having almost directed the Halo movie that fell through. I won’t say anything more about this one because there’s a great twist to it.

Army of Two: The 40th Day

We had just looked at the original game a couple of weeks ago on the podcast and now a sequel has been announced for Winter 2009. I really appreciated some of the humor that was in the original  but this one so far seems to have a much more serious tone. Can’t wait to try this one out.

Awwww yeah, we’re already at episode # 13. We’re short one person this week but we still have lots going on. We have a couple of Out of the Bin games for the 360 and we preview the first few episodes of the new animated series G I Joe Resolute. Here’s the rundown:

• A look at the first few episodes of GI Joe Resolute
• Thoughts on the trailer for Green Lantern: First Flight
• Out of the Bin – Army of Two
• Out of the Bin – Burnout Paradise

As always, leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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