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I’m not going to lie, I was too lazy to post this last week. Here are the show notes from episodes 4 and 5. Go download it and say nice things on iTunes, your one stop shop for our podcast.

Gears of War 3 review, DC Universe Online goes free to play, more reviews for DC Comics’ New 52, Neflix splits, we talk the Fall TV lineup and more!

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The new Kindle is announced, we interview Paul Salamoff about his new graphic Novel Discord, X-Men Destiny is released, more New 52 and more!

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This week on Geekgasm: Episode 5, Jenny makes it obvious how she feels about the new re-release of Star Wars on Blu Ray. You may be aware that from our past coverage, we wouldn’t hesitate to kick a blinking Ewok in the mouth.

We feel pretty strongly that George Lucas is destined to ruin his own creation and we feel Geekgasm nails it in this week’s episode. They just do it with better editing a cute host.

You can check out past and future episodes on their YouTube page.

Just in time for the holidays, Amazon has unveiled their new line up of Kindles. Now as low as $79, the Kindle has made itself available for all budgets and have even introduced a tablet that is aggressively priced to be the first real iPad competitor.

The base model is as low as $79 with advertisements and has slight changes since the Kindle 3. Amazon has completely done away with the keyboard and made it lighter (though previous models were pretty light already). This model comes in WiFi only but at the price, it’s not difficult to load it up at home and take it with you wherever you go.

The next model up, the Kindle Touch, now has a touch screen and will be available in WiFi or 3G versions starting as low as $99. Like previous models, the 3G will allow you to download books from wherever you are and will have no monthly fees associated with it.

The big change from the previous model would be the touch screen which replaces all buttons and keys on the unit.

Lastly, the one we have all been waiting for, the Kindle Fire. The Kindle Fire is a high resolution, full color tablet that seems to have its limitations from others on the market (like not having a 3G model) but has it where it counts…especially when it comes to pricing.

A mere fraction of what the iPad costs, the Kindle Fire starts under $200 and will allow full media playback including music, movies and streaming for Amazon Prime members. It also allows for full color books and magazines to be read and even though it will come with 8GB of on-board memory for media and apps (which will be available through Amazon), Amazon will be providing free cloud access so media can be stored with them while you access it on your device.

From the provided details, it may not be an iPad but for those who are interested in watching, reading, listening, checking email and browsing the web, the $200 price point may be a better bargain than Apple’s tablet. Also, with Amazon’s distribution (expect to see this on Amazon’s home page for the next year), this is sure to be a winner and may give Apple a run for their money in the tablet market.

We have posted a group shot of the cast on set and even a set shot of Johnny Depp as a vampire that looked far from scary. In this shot, we see Tim Burton directing Johnny Depp in a bit more of a gruesome shot from the set of “Dark Shadows”.

This week our girl of the week caught our attention with her portrayal of Phoenix from the Marvel Universe. Her interpretation of the character is absolutely stunning and there was no way we weren’t going to feature it.

On top of that, she has done an amazing job with the challenging KOS MOS character from the Xenosaga series. Erica’s classy style and classic beauty makes her extremely unique and her work will have you wondering how she was not allowed to celebrate Halloween as a kid.

Name: Erica aka “Nemo Valkyrja”
Age: 24

Tell us a bit about yourself.
Like any other American, I grew up on video games, Anime and other nerd culture but bore a stronger interest in it than most. I’ve been attending conventions since 2003 and costuming since 2005. I’m quiet and introverted, so I’m happy being a wallflower – which is an unusual fit for such a boisterous hobby. When I first started making costumes and doing photography, I knew absolutely nothing. I think I’ve learned so much and gotten this far because of my curious and passionate personality.

Last year, I completed my duel Bachelor’s degrees in Japanese and Asia Studies and returned from living abroad in Kyoto, Japan. Currently, I work in an entirely different field: accounting.

What do you like to do for fun?
I picked up photography in 2010 and I absolutely love it. I also really enjoy cooking, making costumes, reading and playing video games.

What do you want to do for a living?
I think it would be enjoyable to be a professional photographer because it would be artistically fulfilling. But realistically, I don’t think I’d be happy making my hobby into a job. Anything that keeps me challenged and learning new things every day would be ideal.

What type of video games, music, TV shows and movies do you like?
The Metal Gear Solid series, Shadow of the Colossus, Odin Sphere, Metroid Prime, Okami, Red Dead Redemption and Assassins Creed are my favorite video games. I also really love old school games and puzzle games. Usually, if a game is unique and creatively designed I’ll fall in love with it.

As far as music goes – Nine Inch Nails, Imogen Heap, and VAST are my absolute favorites, if I had to pick. I collect trailer music too. Family Guy, Iron Chef, Star Trek TNG, various Anime (too numerous to list), the Deadliest Catch and House M.D are my favorite TV shows. My favorite movies are Gattaca, Legends of the Fall, Harry Potter, Forest Gump and Gone With the Wind.

What is your favorite comic book?
Uncanny X-Men Series

Tell us something interesting about yourself.
I wasn’t allowed to celebrate Halloween growing up.

If you are interested in becoming one of our girls of the week, send 4-5 photos and answer the questions above to Daniel@AngryWeb.net.

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The Joker is the first retrospective chronicling one of the most groundbreaking and game-changing villains of all time, and contains images from his more than seventy years in comics by comic book artists and writers such as Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang, Grant Morrison, Dave McKean, Neil Gaiman, Geoff Johns, Alan Moore, Brian Bolland, Brian Azzarello, Bruce Timm, and Paul Dini. Also included are images from his various film, television, animated, and video game incarnations, such as the timeless interpretations by Cesar Romero, Jack Nicholson, and Heath Ledger, who won his posthumous Oscar for his portrayal of the Joker in 2008’s The Dark Knight. This book is a must-have for fans and anyone who wants to die laughing.