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Alice in Chains – The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here – Album Review

Townsquare Media — Tue, 28 May 2013 23:10:05 +0000

Alice in Chains have had a rough ride since their hay day in the early Nineties. They released an album in 1995 and soon after went on an indefinite hiatus. In 2002, their lead vocalist, Layne Staley died of a drug overdose and it took until 2006 for the band to recover and find a satisfactory replacement in William DuVall.

Halestorm, Device + More Rock Weather-Shortened 2013 Carolina Rebellion Festival

Chad Bowar — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:24:59 +0000

2013 turned out to be a memorable year for the Carolina Rebellion festival, but not in the way organizers had hoped. Expanding to two full days at a new venue (Charlotte Motor Speedway) with a high profile lineup had anticipation and expectations at a high level. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not cooperate.

Tin Man Brewing Company Offers More Than Just Beer

Bobby G. — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:05:24 +0000

I tell you what, Tin Man Brewing Company continues to show us why it is a great addition not only to the west side, but to Evansville in general. We already knew they had the beverages locked down, and now they've created a whole new food menu to accompany their delicious brews.

What Are the Top 3 Sushi Restaurants in Evansville?

Mike Adams — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:00:27 +0000

If you have found yourself in the unique position to finally throw caution to the wind and try this food called sushi, that you have been hearing so much about, but you have no idea which Japanese restaurant to try for the best possible experience – this may be the most important article you read all day

5 Beers to Try for the Perfect Indiana Summer

Mike Adams — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:17 +0000

Nothing says summer quite like having a few or five cold beers with some good friends while doing just about anything that involves the outdoors. And with much warmer temperatures just around the corner, we thought we would take an opportunity to recommend several beers that could quite possibly make this the perfect Indiana summer

Poker Night 2 Review

Luke Brown — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:00:30 +0000

Telltale Games surprised a lot of people with the announcement of Poker Night 2, a sequel to a niche game with quirky co-stars and lots of humor. This follow-up picks up where the original left off, and brings a host of new faces and catch phrases to the poker table. Though it isn't as robust or deep as some other poker video games, Poker Night 2 has an incredible amount of charm and wit to more than help it stand out from the crowd.

Dead Island: Riptide Review

Alex Keen — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:05:53 +0000

The follow-up to the surprise hit of the same title, Dead Island: Riptide is now on shelves and ready for you to play with your buddies. Some of you are like me -- you’d heard of the zombie RPG original but missed it in the flood of constant video game releases. So, with fresh and untarnished eyes, here’s my look at Dead Island: Riptide.

BioShock Infinite Review

John Llewellyn Martin — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:53:48 +0000

BioShock Infinite has been one of the most anticipated games in recent memory and has suffered the slings of release date delays and criticism from certain interest groups, but that hasn't stopped its incredibly powerful buzz train from bringing our expectations to new heights. Does it deliver on its promises and keeps us floating in the throes of ecstasy? Or does it belong in the murky depths, like a certain other city we know and love? (Not a negative thing, really. We like Rapture!)

Gears of War: Judgment Review

Luke Brown — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:31:11 +0000

Epic’s Gears of War franchise has been a landmark series for the Xbox 360. When the third game in the trilogy proper closed out the story of Marcus and the COG’s war against the Locust, many wondered where the series would go next. Enter People Can Fly, who took the opportunity to craft a game [...]

Dead Space 3: Awakened Review

Luke Brown — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:44:52 +0000

Announced ahead of Dead Space 3’s launch, “Awakened” was hyped as being more terrifying and gruesome than anything players had seen to that point. Hyperbole aside, “Awakened” is a bit different than the rest of the core game. Normally a change of pace would be interesting, but that’s just not the case this time around. “Awakened” isn’t nearly as engaging or fun as Dead Space 3, and that isn’t helped at all by how quickly it’s over.

The Phoenix Down Rises Up With Their New Song "Merry-Go-Round" [Review]

Mike Adams — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:50:37 +0000

When listening to a band like The Phoenix Down, I have to be careful not to allow what I consider a destitute scene to overshadow my true feelings in regards to the musical composition. Unfortunately, that is not always an easy task, as I have witnessed enough midsummer music festivals, in my day, to have the dancing images of hacky sack hippies permanently branded into my optic nerve – now, that’s psychedelic

Dead Space 3 Review

Luke Brown — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:19:54 +0000

The first Dead Space was a decidedly single-player affair that pitted players against the hordes of Necromorphs hiding in the shadows of space. When Dead Space 2 arrived on the scene, Visceral maintained the solo survival story, while also adding in a perfunctory multiplayer component to spice things up.

Despite the constant evolution of the series, much was made of the drastically different idea to insert cooperative play into Dead Space 3. At its heart, Dead Space 3 is the natural next stage in the growth of the franchise, which still keeps a keen focus on the solitary exploits of protagonist Isaac Clarke. Concerns raised that co-op might in any way diminish the quality or experience of Dead Space 3 were unfounded, and Visceral should be commended for how incredibly complete Dead Space 3 is from top to bottom.

Kevin Bacon's New Series 'The Following' is Definitely Worth Following [Video]

Bobby G. — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:28:08 +0000

Sorry for the cheesy pun there in the headline, but the point is still the same. The Following looks like one of the best new shows coming to TV. I had the chance the chance to see the first episode the other day, and I was instantly hooked. Check out my review…please. So I first [...]

Riverside Cookery is an Awesome Option – Bobby's Review

Bobby G. — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:57:01 +0000

So this is two days in a row that I have been invited to eat at an Evansville restaurant…and it’s two days in a row that have nothin’ but good things to say about the experiences. Today I got to dine at Riverside Cookery, which is located inside Casino Aztar. Riverside Cookery is in the [...]

Check Out Evansville's Newest Restaurant – Bandana's Bar-B-Q

Bobby G. — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:12:59 +0000

Today was one of those days when it was pretty cool to be a guy that talks on the radio for a living (who am I kidding, most days are pretty cool). Ya' see, today I got an early sampling of Evansville's newest BBQ joint, a place called Bandana's Bar-B-Q. If you can, take a minute to read my review.

The 'Doctor' is In — 10 Things To Check Out This Week

Mike Moody — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:00:43 +0000

Summer is winding down, but there are still plenty of great movies, TV shows, games and more to fill your brain hole! Allow us to point you to this week’s best new entertainment and pop culture releases. Here are 10 Things To Check Out This Week: Doctor Who Season 7 Premiere The wait is over! [...]

'The Expendables 2,' 'ParaNorman,' + More — 10 Things To Check Out This Week

Mike Moody — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:26:03 +0000

Like a swift kick to the groin, this week in entertainment and pop culture is looking to leave you breathless with a storm of big, loud and violent action flicks, TV shows and videogames. From ‘The Expendables 2’ to IFC’s ‘Bullet in the Face’ and ‘Sleeping Dogs’ on consoles, we’ve got a heavy-hitting list of 10 things to check out this week.

If Locals Want It, They Will Get It: Ladies and Gentlemen, Ghosts of the Ohio

Mike Adams — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:45:26 +0000

This Saturday night is the Evansville Junior League’s Rockin River City Ride Battle of the Bands. There has been a lot of talk this week about “the battle” on social media sites, and it even appears to be somewhat controversial in light of certain reviews. One of the bands fighting it out this Saturday night [...]

Awesome iPad 3 Review [Video]

Bobby G. — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:05:49 +0000

I…love…this…guy. Finally, it seems like someone is saying what most of us are thinking. This review of the iPad 3 is perhaps the most honest review you will ever see. I think I would watch this guy review anything. I don’t even know what else to say about it besides “just watch the video”. Be [...]

Year of the Gamer – Best Games to Try and Buy in 2012

103GBF — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:36:00 +0000

By: Nick Durcholz This past year was wrought with general gloom and doom but video game enthusiasts are and will remain in a state of elation. The end of 2011 has proven momentous with the release of multiple heavyweight titles.