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[Retro Review] New Radicals “Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too”

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newradicalsmaybeyouvebeenbrainwashedtooLet’s face it. There are always going to be bands who hit the airwaves with a catchy tune, and then fade as if they never existed in the first place. These types of acts are a dime for twelve (is that how it goes?)

In the mid to late 90s, there were a shocking amount of these bands on radio stations all over the nation. Every week, it seemed, there was another catchy tune, only to be replaced by two more the next week. The airwaves were literally jam packed with tunes that were fun, harmless, and actually, pretty damn good. Continue reading →

[TV Review] The Office: Season Six Premier

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the officeOpening Statement:

“The Office,” the once great American remake of the former great British series of the same name, has been spinning its wheels a bit over the past couple seasons, leading to a very noticeable dip in hilarity. If last nights season six premier is any indication, an up-kick in said hilarity may be a ways away. Continue reading →

[Music Review] The Decemberists “The Hazards of Love”

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the_decemberists_-_the_hazards_of_loveOpening:

The Decemberists, yet another of my more recent musical discoveries, released “The Hazards of Love” earlier this year, and having just been turned on to them, I just checked it out. “Wow” is the quickest way to describe this album.

There aren’t a ton of young bands out there who could produce a concept album like this and have it not suck. Listening to it the first time around, I was completely blown away by the structure of the album. It’s not just a collection of songs, it’s actually written in such a way that there is a story within the album. This is Pink Floyd kind of shit, and to say The Decemberists have hit a home run here would be an understatement. There isn’t a hit in baseball that describes this album.

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[Game Review] Scribblenauts (Nintendo DS)

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Overview:

scribblenauts boxartSystem: Nintendo DS (Exclusive)
Developer: 5th Cell
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Genre: Puzzle / Sandbox

Scribblenauts is the newest title from 5th Cell, the same team behind the clever and creative DS game entitled Drawn to Life, a platformer in which you drew your own characters and lots of your own items.

Their newest title is one of the most innovative and creative game concepts ever devised, which is what helped the game earn the loads of hype and also earned the E3 “Best of Show” award, making it the first handheld title to ever be given the coveted title.

Now that it is finally on store shelves, does Scribblenauts manage to live up to the insane amount of hype it’s garnered? It’s review time. Continue reading →

[DVD Review] Stella:Live in Boston

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stellaOverview:

Stella, the cheerfully dorky, suit wearing comedy trio of Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain, are an offshoot of the former MTV comedy group The State. They have been performing in various mediums for the past decade, including short films and a short-lived Comedy Central series.

The troupe has also earned a cult following for their irreverent stage show, a show which was captured, and placed onto a digital video disc (DVD) entitled  “Stella: Live in Boston” which hit stores this week. Is it worth your time? Continue reading →

[Game Impressions] The New Nintendo Channel

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nintendochannelA new update was released for the Nintendo Channel today, and what an update it is. After installing the new version of the channel and booting it up, I was literally taken aback by how much of an overhaul actually occurred. But before we get into my impressions, here’s Nintendo’s official statement regarding the Updated Nintendo Channel.

NEW-AND-IMPROVED NINTENDO CHANNEL GETS UPDATED FEATURES AND WEEKLY SHOW

Sept. 14, 2009

The Wii™ console’s Nintendo Channel is getting a makeover. On Sept. 14, the channel, which provides users with videos and information about current and upcoming Nintendo products, re-launches with a new look and feel. Some of the upgrades include higher-quality streaming videos, lists of top games that other viewers recommend and a new ability to rate and recommend Nintendo DS™ games.

Current features of the Nintendo Channel will remain, including Nintendo DS demo downloads and an extensive lineup of videos about Wii and Nintendo DS games.

As part of the update, Nintendo Channel will also premiere Nintendo Week, a weekly, hosted series about what’s happening in the world of Nintendo. The premiere episode includes an in-depth look at Mario and Luigi™: Bowser’s Inside Story, an interview with the developers behind the Wii version of Guitar Hero 5, plus coverage of the new Nintendo DSi colors, Nintendo DSiWare games and other surprises.

Nintendo Channel is available free of charge to Wii owners, and can be downloaded by going to the Wii Shop Channel and following the on-screen instructions. For more information about the Nintendo Channel, please visit www.NintendoChannel.com.

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[News Update] Everyview Contributor Loses Testicles, Joins Twitter

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I never said I wasn’t  a little behind the times.

That title is a tad misleading. I still have my entire scrotum and its contents swinging safe and sound between my thighs, so worry not.

Like seventy-eight years after it became such a “cool” fad, I have broken down and gotten a Twitter account. I feel like if I repeat my mantra, “I am not a douche, I am not a douche…” then I will be fine.

Why I did it? I honestly don’t know. Boredom maybe. A desire to create witty twats throughout the day to the joy of a nation. To show people how in tune to pop culture I am, perhaps. Or somehow create my own sheep who will follow me to the light!

So with all that said people, come and “follow” me by following this link. I need the self-respect. And if you aren’t following Everyview’s twitter already, go ahead and do that now.

[Giveaway] Spot On Energy Patches

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spoton12pkHey guys, we’ve got a new new contest thanks to the folks over at Spot On Energy! Five lucky winners are going to get 12 packs of Spot On Energy Patches, a $33 value, sent straight to their doors for free! And of course you’ve got to have some sweet swag to match your patch, so winners will also get a Spot On t-shirt!

Winning is easy, anyone can enter, and all it takes is a simple comment detailing why you want to try Spot On Energy Patches.

Check out the complete list of rules after the jump. Continue reading →

[The Everyview Update] 09/13/09

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Hey guys, we’ve seen a few notable updates this past week. First off, Everyview celebrated its very first birthday just yesterday, and what a celebration it was. If you have yet to do so, head on over the the birthday post and deliver your birthday wishes.

Next announcement I’d like to make is that Patrick O’brien and Brandon Thompson have both partially come out of retirement, so you’ll start seeing posts from them in the near future. Tate Molnar also plans on offering up another contribution, but God only knows when that will finally happen.

That about sums it up. Anyone who read last week’s update was undoubtedly disappointed when I didn’t reveal a contest despite claiming I would. Don’t worry, it’s going up today, I promise.

For now, however, let’s take a look at the Weekly Awards which are handed out to five very deserving blogs every week.

This week’s awards:

There you have it! This week’s updates and Weekly Awards. I’ll announce that contest here soon, I promise. As always, keep reading Everyview!

Happy First Birthday, Everyview!

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first bdayThat’s right, Everyview readers. Today marks the first anniversary of this humble review site. We’ve grown immensely in the past year, going from Blogger to WordPress to finally getting our own domain name and experiencing more than a few layout changes in the process. Thanks to everyone who stuck with us through those first few days as Everyview.com, by there way. They were rough and everything was a mess, but you guys kept checking in on our progress and showing your support, so thank you.

This site has gone from a small hobby to my biggest investment and most time-consuming activity I do, but it is all worth it and I love doing every bit of it. I remember the day I started it, rather vividly as a matter of fact. I was sitting in class at college and desperately wanted to do anything that wasn’t my programming assignment. I remembered talking with my good friend Tate Molnar about making a website, so I took that idea and ran with it. Continue reading →