Yes, The Last of Us Is That Darn Good

This game has been out for two weeks and it's continues to be sold out at retailers, expected to be on many game of the year lists and is being called a modern day classic.

Yes, The Last of Us is that darn good.

A masterpiece of modern game design with a narrative sharply focused. An ending that will challenge and make you think a little bit. Oh, the human condition is shown in all it's honesty.

Damn, this is the game the industry has been waiting for. The one that shows the world, that this medium can be home to thought provoking experiences.

When you boil it down though, it plays so damn well. It runs smooth and controls like a dream. The Last of Us is a well oiled machine, never breaking down and is that premium product you brag to your friends about.

Go get this game now. If you can find one. It deserves to be sold out.

Man of Steel Thoughts

I'm not going to spoil anything here, so have no fear.

I love the structure of this flick, as we jump from origin to the present day and back and forth. Chris Nolan's sensibilities are all over the narrative. Much like Batman Begin's telling, we are focused on Superman's birth to his present day objective.

The action is top notch. While totally bad ass, exciting and thrilling these sequences are, their purpose is to explore Superman's sensibilities and his willingness to over come all obstacles. This added to the fact of the final battle and end conclusion defines the character further adding complexity.

Performances are solid. The cast is strong. Like Nolan's other productions, he tends to cast strong actor's in all aspects from main to supporting.

This all boils down to director Zach Snyder. I've loved this guy's work since his Dawn of The Dead remake. He has a strong sensibility to reward the audience with both strong character, narrative, production and action.

Man of Steel is a huge success. Much like Batman Begin's, it's a superhero's triumphant return to the buig screen, ready to successfully reappear again in future instalments.

Sony's Xperia Tablet Z Launches UPDATED

It was only six months ago when Sony of Japan announced their intention to release their next tablet. After two previous attempts, the Sony Tablet S and Xperia S, this third generation tablet was finally going to combine all of Sony's tech and innovations into one product.

The tablet itself was reflective of Sony's own flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z. This phone is the company's first attempt at a real premium product. Reviews for it have been fantastic, with it's power, speed, durability, water proof ability and top it off, that sleek sexy Sony design. Who better to design this new tablet, than the makers of the Xperia Z themselves?

Today, the tablet is finally out.

Reviews have been fantastic. Pointing out an elegant, durable, powerful device that screams the best Sony has to offer. I honestly can't wait to get mine, direct from Sony themselves.

It's been an interesting ride for Sony during these tablet wars. The Tablet S was a great product, appearing on the market a little too late. However, it's unique wedge design and host of exclusive, slick apps made it an award winning piece of hardware.

Their next attempt, the Xperia S, again arrived late to the market. It took a beating, sold strictly in Sony Stores in Canada and had been recalled for hardware issues with it's waterproofing.

It's nice to see that the third time's the charm. Have I mentioned I really, really, really want mine now! ;)

Super Happy Sony Smile Time Update:

Here is a sampling of quotes and links to reviews for the must have tablet of 2013. Enjoy!

"Dare we say it? Yes, we dare: this is probably our favourite of the bigger tablets on the market right now." - Wired.co.uk

"This 10-inch slate boasts an incredibly slim design, with the sort of stark, minimalist aesthetic that wil earn you some jealous looks in the buisness class lounge at the airport." - CNET UK

"Sony's SideView TV app and remote control mini-app offer up one of the easiest second-screen combinations we've ever used." - Engadget

"The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is one of the most beautiful tablets we have ever seen, and the fact that it's so light is even better." - techradar