Critical Failure VS Lucifers Laywer

After a long hiatus the Next Tournament continues! Critical Failure from host of Tiger Claw Radio and Tiger Claw TV faces of against the Diabolical Lucifers Laywer!

Liverounds Episode #1

The Kaiser, The Laywer and the Beast hang out for Liverounds Episode #1. We talk about all kind of topics and do alot of tomfoolery.

Beastcast 49 - Game of Beasts

WARNING!!!! We discuss Major MAJOR SPOILERS about the latest Game of Thrones episodes, Captain America:the Winter Soldier and Agents of Shield. Watch those before listening to this. You have been warned!!!

In the longest Beastcast sofar, Lucifers Laywers and me sit down and chat about the latest in Game of Thrones, Captain America the Winter Soldier, Agents of Shield and lots of other stuff.

More after the bump!

Beastcast 46 - Interview with Lucifers Laywer

I interview fellow TNR contributor Lucifers Laywer and we talk about Superhero movies, Zack Snyder and other nerdy stuff.

Let's Play Zafehouse Diaries Team 2: The Next Round

The Next Round Team tries to survive the Zombie Holocaust long enough to get saved by a chopper.

Olympus on High

In Popular Mythology, the process my which we create future culture through our modern culture, all groups and people strive to have a collective contribution. For comic book geeks there are few properties as hallowed as the Justice League. Through the power of the cinema, elements of culture are canonized into the larger culture. With the success of the Avengers, WarnerDC has a new found desire to present their team to the modern American temple for canonization.

This is a big deal. Let us examine what Zack Snyder & WarnerDC will be presenting as the most signifcant and meaningful super hero property. How will they, and how should they present the new Olympus to the masses?

Behold the new gods of our Earth, the Justice League and let us view our these efforts from Olympus on High!

• 9:55 Snyder & Superman
• 11:45 Batfleck
• 13:50 Trinity
• 15:05 Gal Gad...oh.
• 20:30 Clark, Diana, and Batman
• 29:00 Martian Manhunter
• 34:45 Arthur, King of Atlantis
• 38:25 SPOONS!
• 49:00 Wally or Barry?

Case File 07 (A Soldier's Legacy)

The Best at What They Do

Two of Marvel's most storied characters are Wolverine and Captain America. Not only are their own individual tales rich, but they share a great deal of common history. Both are survivors, masters of martial combat, and soldiers. Captain Steven Rogers and Corporal Logan are veterans of the greatest war in human history, the second world war. Each man has legacy in wake of their service. Sadly these legacies are separate and echo truth in reality.

This is sad because one legacy is everything that both men deserved, while the other is a travesty that no soldier deserves, yet so many recieve.

Far Cry: Violence in Video Games

Anyone mildly attuned to the events of the world, knows about New Town. However, I operate under the assumption that most people are idiots, so a quick reminder is in order. On December 14th, a man walked into an elementary school with a gun and killed twenty six people; including twenty children. In the aftermath of another tragedy, our society is left with many questions. There are three main questions to be addressed first: 1.)gun control, 2.)mental health, 3.) violence in media.

Banning the Assault Weapon
I expressed my feelings on this subject in the aftermath of Aurora. (the Dark Knight Rises shooting) Succinctly said, my opinion is that we should ban AR's. A fuller version of that opinion can be found in Case File 01 @ http://luciferslawyer13.blogspot.com/2012/07/case-file-01-dark-knight-shooting.html

Dealing With Sociopaths & The Moral Dilemma of Killing Killers
Case File 02 was also written after Aurora, because I was afraid that we would start to see the emergence of "Jokers". Sadly, I was right. The dozen or so mass killings that followed, are indicative of a very bad trend; people killing for no real reason. Going forward, a discussion about how to handle people like this is sorely needed
http://luciferslawyer13.blogspot.com/2012/11/case-file-02-jokercarnage-ethical.html

The Blame Game
In their official response to New Town, the NRA but out a statement blaming violent video games & movies; specifically listing: the films American Psycho & Natural Born Killers, while including games like Grand Theft Auto, Bullet Storm, & Mortal Kombat.

First of all, why are all of their targets 15-30 years old? Can't they at least pick current media? No they can't, because they're not trying to answer the question. They are only looking to deflect blame from their product. The best way for them to do that is dig up old targets, targets that their older audience is afraid of.

Since they're not going to deal with the real issue, I will...

You're Not Going to Like This
Violence in media does play a role in this mess, so do not think that you gamers are getting off scotch free. Studies, life, and general common sense tells us that video games are not triggers for such atrocities. Sorry NRA, your boogeyman doesn't exist. Where electronic media does have a negative influence is in much subtler ways.

Uncomfortably Numb
Bit by bit, our society is growing more accustomed to seeing violence. Ultimately, that leads us to be more comfortable with violence. After a while, doing violence seems a lot easier. When we have RomZocComs, perhaps it's time we evaluate what concepts we want to familiarize Ourselves with, numbing our reactions to the world.

A Violent Man's Warning
I am a man of violence; I believe in it and advocate for it. Violence is conflict, and conflict advances the world; struggle breeds strength. Bear in mind that not all violence is physical: there is emotional, psychological, spiritual, and cognitive violence. But, physical violence is the default and absent minded violence tends to be physical in nature. I believe in violence, but I actively work toward my goals using it. I am mindful of it, unlike society; which is stumbling toward it like a zombie, oblivious to the consequences.

That is a terrible thing. I want a world full of monsters, but mindful monsters, not hollow zombies. Be wary of becoming numb to violence. I advocate for it because I have a concept of the consequences; I'm not blind to how the world changes me as I Try to change it. The games you play change society is subtle but large ways, over time.

Play whatever you want, but be mindful.

Thank you GamingBeast, things are about to get interesting...

To Those Whom it Mat Concern:
That would be the Gaming Beast, thank you for the invite and lovely welcome my friend!

As Lucifer's Lawyer, I (you) am your (mine) humble (bwbahhahawhwhwhwhahaha) servant.

My purpose is to argue for the unargued, go where others dare not, conquer the Earth, get debates started, create chaos, and generally start shit. If you feel like you're own the wrong side of moral normalcy, then you need a well worded and though out defense of yourself. If so, then my services (your soul) are at your (belongs) command (to me).

Oh...quick word to the wise,
When Gaming Beast get drunk he looks and acts like this...

Please encourage him to drink as much, and as often as possible...it is highly entertaining.

And slightly dangerous.

Welcome Lucifers Laywer!

I would like to Welcome Lucifers Laywer to the Next Round! He will be writing great Nerd related articles for the website. Hes been doing it for awhile, and his style is awesome, nerdy and usually creates heated debates.

Welcome to the NEXT ROUND!