At E3, I had the pleasure of speaking with the guys at Big Machine Design about their Front Mission trailer for Square Enix. Recently we sat down again to discuss another project from Square Enix they have been working on, along with projects for other companies. You may recognize some of their stuff from NFL GameDay, Animal Planet, and more. These guys put together the stuff you don't think twice about, but it can make or break the appearance of a show, trailer or commercial. A lot of people fail to realize that someone had to design and create that awesome graphic. In a increasingly 3D world, the competition is tough for any design team. Big Machine Design is definitely on the right track; taking special emphasis on what their client wants, as well as the audience. For my interview with Steve Petersen (Creative Director at BMD) about all their current projects, read on!

Gaming Apparel is something that is definitely not going out of style right now. Getting to know your options is half the battle, especially when there are so many choices online. However many people face the questions: "Where can I find the best designs?", or "What size should get?" The Gaming Apparel segment is all about finding the products you can purchase. So with hot ideas, favorite games, and fashion in mind, I continued on my hunt.

Gaming Apparel is constantly gaining popularity amongst gamers. Gamers love sporting off their favorite games whether it's on their clothes or accessories. So from t-shirts to hats, to everything in between, Gaming Apparel has started to take us by storm with no chance of dwindling. With hot ideas and favorite games in mind, I continued on my hunt.

 

Based on the love of gaming and turning them into awesome apparel, VideoGameTees is a website that has been around since December 2007. I recently received the opportunity of talking with Gary Harrod, one of the partners from the site. With its ambitious designs and creativity they have done a wonderful job in the video game apparel world, and in my opinion will continue to do so for many years to come.

Over the years the video game industry has changed drastically, starting with the eight-bit graphics and working its way up to 1080p. The graphics alone have sent the game play to a whole new level. The downfall of the better games is the price, with each system that comes out the trend has continued with the increase in game price.

I've always been a fan of ThinkGeek.com, but now there's even more reason to fall in love. If you're like me, you had LEGOs and played with them, let's be honest, at least once every day. I was addicted to the stuff. Then K'NEX came out and had their own line of 'bricks' and just added to the epic proportions. Now you can use your creativity and construct a one-of-a-kind shirt. It may not be the most stable shirt to have, but it'll definitely be a smooth conversation starter for the ladies. Essentially the shirt is a base like any other you would find that is attached and you can use your old bricks to build a fantastic shirt! All brands that are capable are as follows: LEGOs, K'NEX Bricks, Mega Bloks, and PixelBlocks. Your shirt's awesomeness is only limited by your creativity... and how much you can handle having on your chest.

Last weekend's D23 expo might not have been the circus other cons are but there was still some exciting news announced: everyone's favorite ride is getting a makeover. In 2011 patrons of Disneyland can look forward to seeing Star Tours II.

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This weekend the GameGirl's got to attend Disney's first annual D23 event, a convention dedicated specifically to Disney fans. For those asking, the "23" stands for the year Walt and Roy  founded their Disney animation studio. Once arriving at the convention, the first place we hit was the show floor where were hit with a barrage of ears, photo ops, artwork and so much more!


 

At this past PAX, I was lucky enough to score an interview with Telltale's David Grossman and Dominic Armato. Otherwise known as one of the original writers behind the Monkey Island franchise, and the voice behind lovable GuyBrush Threepwood. Both were kind enough to speak with me and answer a few questions about the state of adventure titles, digital distribution, and the future of Telltale games.

Over the years Mario has been a force to be reckoned with. Starting with the NES and working its way up, Mario has brought out game after game, wowing the crowds with the new versions and creativity.