The Geekly Round-Up
08/23/2013
It’s time for our best news of the week. Take a look at the links we’ve selected for you to nerd out on and to keep you updated about what’s going on out there!

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Ben Affleck Revealed As New Batman
He was the bomb in Phantoms, yo!
via: DC Comics[/two_third]
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‘Diablo III’ Expansion Announced
In “Reaper of Souls,” players will explore haunting new environments and face down fearsome new enemies within and beyond the world of Sanctuary as they seek to unlock the mysteries of Malthael, the Angel of Death.
via: Blizzard[/two_third]
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Playstation 4 Gets a Release Date
PlayStation 4 will release on November 29th, 2013 in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, and on November 15 in the US and Canada.
via: IGN[/two_third]
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Help Nerdist Raise Money for Charity
On November 2nd, the awesome people at Nerdist are going to play video games for 24 hours straight to raise money for hospitals in the Children’s Miracle Network through Extra Life!
via: Nerdist[/two_third]
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World’s Tallest Lego Tower is Built
A 112-foot, 11.75-inch LEGO tower built by the students and teachers of the Red Clay School District in Delaware beat the previous record holder by over 6 feet.
via: Geekologie[/two_third]
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Gamescon ‘Titanfall’ Trailer
This new trailer for “Titanfall” shows new gameplay that features a new map and a new mode.
via: Game Rant[/two_third]
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‘Dark Souls II’ Gets a Beta on PS3 This Fall
If you’re desperate for punishment this fall, you’re in luck: the folks at Namco Bandai have just announced that a closed beta for Dark Souls II will launch in October for the PlayStation 3.
via: Kotaku[/two_third]
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Mark Wahlberg Wants to be Iron Man
Maybe all of our superheroes should have Boston accents.
via: Den of Geek[/two_third]
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‘Fable Legends’ Announced
Finally Fable has 4 player co-op. You can also be the villian!
via: IGN[/two_third]
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Sun Unleashes Solar Storm
The sun fired off an intense solar storm at Earth Wednesday (Aug. 21). It shouldn’t be harmful, but your electronics might get funky.
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Mike Tyson Plays with Himself
Not like that pervs! He plays ‘Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out’ for the 1st time.
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