Capcom May Be Bringing It Back!

This is some exciting news for me, and i'm sure for plenty of you fighting-game lovers. As a follow-up to my recent post on SF IV, I just found out today that Capcom has a new VS series in development, and is giving it's first beta test run to the geeks at the upcoming Evo in Vegas. Evo is the largest fighting-game tournament in the world. The title of this new mystery game is called Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, and it's supposed to follow the famous Marvel Vs. Capcom fighting style. Tatsunoko is a Japanese Animation company who created characters like: speed racer, samurai pizza cats, and more. Check out the images via the comic book page flipper on the site. I really hope this does come out, it'll bring back some childlife joy I miss so very much.
what would this post be without a video! :)


Source: Shoryuken + Gamespot

Sparks Will Fly...

between Starbucks and Esparks, of course. I stumbled upon this chain copying coffee house / yogurt place while walking in Elmhurst, Queens. As soon as I looked at the branding and environment through the window, I knew it was a knock-off Sbux. With about 8 locations mainly in the boroughs, I am curious how far this will take off. Apparently their first store, which was in Astoria, was opened early last year, but is now closed. I have yet to dive into the alternate dimension of Starbucks, but I will sometime soon, with a review of their drinks and hospitality. Everything looks like a mirror image, from the pastry case layout, to the lighting and furniture. Their equivalent to a Frappaccino is "Congelato", I pronounce it Con Gelato, not sure if that's right or not.
From what i've read, the cool feature is free wi-fi. I have heard very mixed reviews, not sure who to trust, but soon enough I will post my own opinion. So far, I am starting off with a negative view of them, because of their bad grammar and spelling on their website. It may just be me, but if you are trying to mimic and huge branded company like Starbucks, you best come correct!
Here's the bonus, not only are they a coffee shop, but they have frozen yogurt as well! Hmm... I wonder which big yogurt chain they are going after, here's a hint, the 'other' side of Esparks coffee has a name, and that name is Parksberry. Park, Pink, Park, Pink, Pink, Park, Park, Ahh!
I do give them props for bootlegging two well-known chains into one tiny shop. Coffee and yogurt though? Blech!
Teaser:
Congelato!
I don't know about you guys, but I much rather prefer a naked mermaid as my logo on the cup!
Has anyone had a positive or negative experience with Esparks? Do tell!

Site: Esparks
Image: Astoria NYC

You Say Tomato, I Say Salmonella!

On three... one.two..three! NO MORE DIARRHEA!


Good news for you tomato lovers, the FDA has lifted the warning on tomatoes and has failed to find evidence of the bacteria strain in one of our most cherished veggies. Oh how my mozzarella misses you, tomato. Caprese Salad without tomatoes is like Pinkberry with no toppings, unimaginably BORING! (They now have Lychee as a topping!!!!)
Pardon my MS Paint editing, I don't have Photoshop.
Honestly though, I will give it another few weeks before I go pig out on tomatoes, just to be safe. I hope you all do the same!

Article: NY Times

Who Says Crime Doesn't Pay?

Well, it does, and Jawbone proves it!
So if you've ever gotten a ticket for driving and using your phone, look to the bright side, you'll receive $20 off one of Jawbone's chic bluetooth headsets. I have heard many positive reviews with their noise cancellation technology, and the nice look helps. This offer ends in August, so if you haven't gotten arrested yet, what are you waiting for?

Or you can always take the cheaper way out do this to your piercing..
Source: Jawbone

Jam-ba... Jam-ba... Jam-BA!

For everyone who thinks Starbucks is lame for releasing their Vivanno nourishing blends, check this out.

4 Steps to getting more smoothie for your bucks:

1. Click this link
2. Type in some info, doesn't have to be accurate
3. Print out coupon
4. Visit your local Jamba Juice and hand them the coupon

VOILA! Two yummy real fruity smoothies for the price of one!



or... you can just be lazy and print it here [make sure click to enlarge]:

I Tease, You Tease, We All Tease, For 'T' Please!

Teaser! Teaser! Teaser!

Terminator: Salvation is set to release Summer of '09, and this teaser trailer was supposed to debut during tomorrow's big Bat launch. But I Guess nothing ever stays hidden does it? From this one minute viewing, it looks pretty good! Christian will be playing as John Connor, another heroic role, yay! I hope T1000 comes back in part IV to wreck shit up. He was my favorite, being liquid-y and moving effortlessly through any kind of surface is just BAD ASS!

Source: Reelz

Sheer Nostalgia : SF IV

Ha-Do-Ken!
Street Fighter II was the dawn of a new fighting game era, it brought it to a new level. I would say this game was the pioneer, and started it all. I still remember riding my bike or walking to the mall to go straight to the arcade and whoop some ass. Believe it or not, I was pretty dam good at these fighting games, particularly Street Fighter related ones. I used to insert my two shiny quarters, and play against people of all ages and shapes. Two quarters... was all it took to keep me busy for multiple hours! There is something exhilarating about destroying your opponent in public; bonus points if the girlfriend is there, because then he'd get mad and keep playing to try to prove to his girlfriend he's not a loser. But guess what? They still lost!
I was such a hard core arcade gamer when I was younger, any mall I would go to with my mom, she'd just drop me off at the arcade with like $5, and a few hours later, I would probably still have $3 left. I really do miss it, and I wish arcade gaming was still the same as it used to be. Now it is just filled with driving / shooting / I-can't-dance-without-instructions games, and it sucks.
The good news is, Capcom, after many many years, is releasing Street Fighter IV soon! Although I am sad that it will not be in the arcades, beggers can't be choosers. Reviving this series was a fantastic idea, and I know it will be successful. The 2-D gameplay is the same; with beefed up graphics. Most of your favorite characters are back; with some new ones. Enough of me yappin', check out this sick new trailer filled with excitement!


Bonus
Here is my top list of fighting games I loved kickin' ass in:
Street Fighter II
Killer Instinct
Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat III Ultimate
X-men vs. Street Fighter
Marvel Superheroes vs. Street Fighter
Marvel vs. Capcom
Marvel vs. Capcom 2

Source: Kotaku