by GeekscapeStaff Monday 14th November 2011

Reasons to Survive for Week of November 14th – Assassin’s Creed, Zelda and Twilight!

Wow. You made it another week. Obviously, we’re the major reason. We’ve gotten you this far by providing you with a weekly helping of things to look forward to… why not do you a solid and drag you through life for one more? We’re all glad you’re here, but you’re looking a little worn out. Why don’t you sit back and let us remind you why you should survive your existence just a little bit longer…

MONDAY NOVEMBER 14th

Matthew Kelly – Drags His Feet Through Life

How I Met Your Mother – Last weeks episode solidified that this season is finally bringing us back to the quality of Season 2. The comedy is solid and while the show still lacks focus on Ted, last week’s ending has left me extremely curious for what will happen in the lives of these characters (plus the fact that we have some new slaps added to the slap bet).

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15th

Matthew Kelly – Kicking a Can Down the Street

Gym Class Heroes : The Papercut Chronicles II – While Travie’s solo album was a disappointing album with maybe 3 quality tracks Gym Class Heroes has consistently satisfied me. Papercut Chronicles may not be their best album but I’m still excited for what it’s ‘sequel’ will sound like.

30 Rock Returns – So I just started watching 30 Rock about a month ago. In one week, I watched all the seasons. I finally understand why people love this show so much. I can’t to become a weekly viewer for this show.

Joshua Jackson – Wishes Things Would Just Get Better
Lots of video games coming out on this day. While I figured that Saints Row: The Third would be a given, an old friend decided to return on this day. Rayman Origins! Looks like Rayman is finally getting the spotlight back from the Rabbids with an awesome looking prequel that’s going back to 2D platforming for the first time on consoles since the original Rayman. Plus, the HD versions come with a free Beyond Good and Evil download, so what more could you want?

YuGiOh Photon Shockwave booster packs are also released today, with plenty of new light monsters to add to your deck. Plus, I’ll finally get my Thunder End Dragon to finish off my dragon deck. It’s been over 5 years in the making people!

Ben Dunn – Is Afraid to Leave the House

Assassins Creed 2.75 (or revelations whatever) – Today we get to go on our last quests with Enzio and Altiar. I also can’t wait to see what happens with Desmond after his shocking conclusion in the last game.

Pete Holmes New Stand Up CD – Though most people don’t buy stand up cds these days, I highly recommend getting this guy’s. Mostly known for his work as Batman on Collegehumor.com and as the voice of the etrade baby, Pete is probably on of the funniest and freshest comedians performing today. Gave it a listen your earholes will thank you. 

Russell Sherman – Can’t Cross The Street By Himself

Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1 – I’m a huge Disney fan but the Looney Tunes were way better than any Disney animated short.  This does have some the same cartoons as the Golden Collection but these ones are now in glorious blu-ray.  The Rabbit of Seville will never look better!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18TH

Molly Mahan – Is Only Excited By Sparkly Things Anymore

Twilight: Breaking Dawn pt.1 – I’m not looking forward to the film (I’m using that word lightly here) so much as I am looking to the end of this franchise. The end is nigh for Twilight (Twilight’s twilight?) and I can hardly be more enthused. After years of being inundated with Team Edward, Team Jacob, and the attempt to pass off three of the most unattractive actors as heart throbs, I am stoked to see it and the Twitards finally come to their end.

Save the date! You’re invited to no longer wanting to blow your brains out every time your girl friends regress to the mentality of a 12 year old. Yay!

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19TH

Jonathan London – Was So Lonely He Started a Website to Make Friends
The Spartan Race Malibu – Not the geekiest way to spend my Saturday but maybe if I pretend I’m in 300 or The Immortals I’ll get a little bit of geek cred. And how can you not imagine yourself in those movies when the obstacles and hills covered race ends with a javelin throw and two Spartans trying to knock you down with pugilist sticks? I’m trying to improve my time from last year so I might just wear a loincloth and sandals for added inspiration. We’ll see what kind of man I am this time Sunday… if I survive.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20TH

Joshua Jackson – Picks up Girls Playing DDR… It’s All He Has Left

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is finally being released. Based on the information from the developer, this is looking to be the biggest Zelda ever, with more content than you can shake a deku stick at. Then again, developers usually vastly overstate the content in their games leading to release, but regardless, Zelda games have never let me down, and with the impressive showings its had at E3, I’m beyond excited!