Yes, that’s right, true believers – Hailey Bright of COIN-OP TV fame has graced the pages of a recent Spider-Man comic book.  Dark Reign: The Goblin Legacy is a one-shot reprint of the Green Goblin’s origin story with a new story and art by Karl Kesel and Mike Mayhew.  The new story features a female character named Victoria Hand which has a near-perfect resemblance to Hailey Bright.  As it turns out, Hailey Bright had a photo shoot not long ago in which she acted out the scene and concept for artist Mike Mayhew to render later for the book.

So whether or not you are a Spider-Man or Green Goblin fan you should pick up Dark Reign: The Goblin Legacy comic book (July 2009) and take a peak inside to see what Hailey Bright would look like if she was a part of the Marvel Comics universe!

See the black & white early concept art here:
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21973

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Beau and Leo from RadNerd hit the floors of Anaheim Convention Center for BlizzCon 2009, the only convention that covers 3 epic game series: World of Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo!
Read more here: http://www.radnerd.com/?p=1040

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BLIZZCON 2009 is a memory and by now you’ve heard all about the big announcements like the Monk class in Diablo 3 and the Cataclysm Expansion in World of Warcraft.  2010 will be a big year for Blizzard Entertainment but for now let’s take a look at what went down in and around the show floor!

Blizzard has three major franchises under their belt in World of Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo and the Blizzcon floor lay-out at the Anaheim Convention Center expressed this theme.  The floor was sectioned off into three major sections, each with its own stage, shops and playing area with the official Blizzcon store wrapping around on both sides.

Blizzcon Day 1 highlights from the show floor included The Guild (an extremely popular Internet serial) panel with all of the major cast members on stage.  The Guild cast shared anecdotes of things going on behind the scenes and also hung around after at their booth to sign autographs and meet fans.

Famous actor/comic Jay Mohr took to the main stage later that evening to host the Cosplay Competition to a capacity crowd.  This competition raised the bar on homemade costumes and presentation.  Jay hammed it up on stage to both roaring cheers and lots of jeers.  The first place winner of the Cosplay Competition was a fantastic rendition of ‘The Mistress of Pain’ from the Diablo universe.

The closing night ceremony was capped off by an epic performance from The Prince of Darkness himself Mr. Ozzy Osbourne!  The majority of attendance flocked to the main stage to soak up (literally) the experience.  Ozzy played a short set littered with major hits from the Black Sabbath era and Osbourne’s own Bark at the Moon, Crazy Train and I Don’t Know.

(Photos: BlankLogo Photography)

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Muramasa: The Demon Blade interview with Shane Bettenhausen from Ignition Entertainment. We take an inside look at why Ignition is jazzed about releasing this game (Sept 2009) and what makes it extra special for the Nintendo Wii.

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Brian Gramo, founder and CEO of www.TheStream.TV, had a sit down interview with our friends over at Tubefilter a few weeks ago at one of their functions.  In this interview Brian chats about the genesis of the network, his involvement with the shows and where things are headed.  As you may already know, COIN-OP TV LIVE is one of the earliest shows on the network and also the 2nd longest running show, so be sure to check out the interview and stay tuned as the studio and network continues to upgrade in 2009!

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Nexon America will be showing off its upcoming title, Dungeon Fighter Online, at the popular Penny Arcade Expo (booth No. 122) in Seattle, WA. It will be the first time Dungeon Fighter Online has been made available to the North American public. Nexon will also feature two other titles – Combat Arms, its popular multiplayer online first-person shooter, and provide a sneak preview of a game set for release later next year called Dragon Nest.

Players will get a chance to experience Dungeon Fighter Online as it prepares for launch in North America. Already a runaway hit in Asia, Dungeon Fighter Online, couples classic arcade action with the modern online RPG experience.

This will also be the first North American appearance for Dragon Nest, which is an upcoming title published by Nexon America and developed by Eyedentity Games. Players will get a chance to experience this cutting-edge title and have a glimpse at the next generation of free-to-play games.

Combat Arms will be highlighting its latest update, the popular Quarantine Mode, which pits soldiers against infected in a bloody, chaotic underground facility where a science experiment turned its subjects mad with rage.

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Pre-order a copy of GUITAR HERO 5 during the month of September 2009 and you’ll be able to score an advanced copy of the yet unreleased Guitar Hero Van Halen (coming out Dec 22, 2009).  While we are already excited for the Guitar Hero 5 release – this extra news makes us wanna drool even more. In fact, you can bet even Sammy Hagar (who doesn’t appear in the Guitar Hero Van Halen release) would approve!

Details on Guitar Hero 5 – Players take complete control as Guitar Hero 5 allows gamers to personalize and customize how they experience music by being able to play with any in-game instrument combination — multiple vocalists, guitarists, bassists and drummers, in any game mode. With the game’s all-new Party Play Mode, getting the band back together has never been easier. Players can now jump in or drop out of gameplay seamlessly, without interrupting their jam session. Elevating the Guitar Hero series to new heights with unmatched social gameplay, an enhanced style, new in-game artists and more rock legends, Guitar Hero 5 features new surprises and challenges that will fire up long-time fret board fanatics and create a new generation of addicts.

Brian Bright interview on Guitar Hero 5 here – http://coin-op.tv/?p=1527
More on Guitar Hero Van Halen – http://vanhalen.guitarhero.com

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Robert Welkner (COIN-OP TV) interviews Brian Pass from Activision on SINGULARITY. This game comes from Ravensoft who made classics like Hexen, Heretic, X-Men Legends and more. Singularity has lush graphics and a unique fighting element that allows players to manipulate time as a means to battle the evil forces!

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The International Video Game Hall of Fame & Museum Official Launch Party in Ottumwa, Iowa, Thursday, August 13, 2009.

There will be an inaugural event on Thursday, August 13, 2009, in Ottumwa, where the initial plans will be laid out for the public to see. There will be politicians speaking and film clips screened that deal with Ottumwa’s well-known legacy as the “Video Game Capital of the World.”  At 1:00 PM a Proclamation issued by Iowa Governor Culver will be presented that re-confirms Ottumwa’s status as the “Video Game Capital of the World.” Plus, at 5:00 PM a special address will be presented by Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack during the festivities in support of Ottumwa’s plans for the International Video Game Hall of Fame & Museum.

Famous video game players like Johnathan ‘Fatal1ty’ Wendel and King of Kong star Billy Mitchell will be in attendance along with Twin Galaxies founder Walter Day.

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