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        Bullogna is no longer limited to the free blogger account which we were once restricted to. Last week, I purchased the domain B-TEN.com and it has officially become established to a point in which bullogna.blogspot.com is no longer necessary, or relevant for that matter.

        So wait no longer! B-TEN.com is merely a click away, with all of the technology and entertainment news, as well as logically constructed opinion articles that we've always strived toward, but now with an abundance of new, yet experienced writers. Enjoy!

-Gabriel L. Carey (founder, lead-writer, and editor-in-chief of Bullogna Technologies)

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PlayStation Predictions: New 'Naughty Dog' Game For PS4

        A couple of days ago, massive media news hub IGN noticed that in the background of a developer diary video from Naughty Dog, first-party developer for Sony Computer Entertainment, commonly known for their work on the Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Daxter, and Uncharted game franchises along with their upcoming IP, The Last of Us, there was a glimpse of foreshadowing in sight. The blurred background image, projected on a workroom computer monitor suggested 3D models sporting some pretty attractive attire derived from what seems to be a pirate-esque earlier America, and notably not unlike Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed title, Black Flag.
        Interestingly enough, it's been known for a while now that the developer's main studio has been working on a next-gen title aside from The Last of Us for quite some time now. Some sites have even suggested that perhaps these 1800s-esque models allude to an upcoming Uncharted prequel, which could possibly be focusing in on Nathan Drake's believed ancestor, Sir Francis Drake (according to the game's fiction). I, however, believe the models could merely belong to a flash back of which the narrative examines minor details regarding the ancestry of the Drake family tree. Overall, we're truly blind to what meaning these hints could pertain to, though I can guarantee the announcement of a new Naughty Dog title for PS4 at E3, despite the fact that these models could simply reference an upcoming DLC release for The Last of Us.

The Next Xbox Is Called "Xbox Infinity"

        Rumors, rumors, rumors. One day we're being told that the Xbox Infinity will require users to always be online, the next day we're hearing the exact opposite. The "Nextbox" blocks used games--- No, nevermind, it doesn't block used games. It's backwards compatible! Nevermind. We're constantly being told rumors regarding the next generation of consoles, which gives us reason not to constantly report "news" based on rumors. But according to The International Business Times, the upcoming gaming console from Microsoft will be entitled Xbox Infinity. Whether or not the console's name is important or not is beyond me, although I'd like to think having an official name for this impending machine is, on all counts, necessary for the reporting of news surrounding it. Henceforth, we shall be referring to the beast, currently contained by Microsoft as Xbox Infinity! It may not have been confirmed by Microsoft themselves, but as Oak's words once echoed, "There's a time and place for everything, but not now". 

The time and place will be May 21st on iTunes for some post-announcement discussion in relation to Microsoft's announcement earlier that day. Subscribe to Dose of D-Pad to find out how to become part of the discussion!

Jak and Daxter Collection PS Vita To Release On June 11th

        It's been a long journey full of hope and rumors for Jak and Daxter Collection's release on Sony handheld gaming device, the PlayStation Vita, but fortunately for the few consumers the collection will actually appeal to, the collection was confirmed for Vita a couple of weeks ago. Oddly enough, the rumor in which I based my predictions episode of Dose of D-Pad (which can be found on iTunes) suggested a release date of June 19th, which, inevitably, is untrue. 
        Most major online retailers, such as Amazon and Gamestop, are advertising the trilogy with a release date of June 11th, 2013. Note that these dates are known to alter, though a change this close to the item's release date could result poorly for Sony. Luckily for them, as I mentioned earlier, the fan base will most likely be quite limited for this title, which was released in February of last year on the Vita's current-gen console counterpart, the PS3.

PlayStation Predictions: God of War Vita At E3

        This prediction may seem bold, but just this week it was revealed through a couple of job listings at Sony Santa Monica that the studio behind the God of War series is currently in the works of, interestingly enough, a new game, which makes sense seeing as how that's how the video game industry works. God of War: Ascension was released in March and it's completely understandable to see the developer producing a new title, though no one is yet aware of what this title will consist of. I'd like to think it's a God of War title for the PS Vita, as I've recently begun to play the Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta "origin" PSP titles on my Vita, and would love to see what current portable hardware would be capable of in regard to God of War, and perhaps Vita sales would increase, considering the current negativity surrounding the system's lackluster library of games. Last year, in an interview with IGN's Colin Moriarty, Santa Monica's Senior Director of Product Development, Shannon Studstill claimed that the studio was considering bringing the flagship franchise to Vita and even iOS, while the developer has also recently patched God of War Collection, the HD remasters of the original two God of War games, to stream via remote play from PS3 to PS Vita devices, which may also be alluding to something set to appear in the near future.

Obviously photoshopped God of War III for Vita.

Iron Man 3 Review

        Bullogna is proud to present yet another film review from our newest active team member, Logan Hodges! 

        IRON MAN 3 is a 2013 action-adventure film from Paramount Pictures and Marvel Comics. The film stars Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark whose life is put on edge by a terrorist known as Mandarin, and it is up to Iron Man to deal with the people involved and save humanity. Many Iron Man fans will be pleasantly surprised with this third installment in the franchise. It consists of many twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning what will take place next. The film's positive elements were its humor and, of course, top-notch action and effects. 

        I found myself to be slightly skeptical in my decision to see the film, as it doesn't maintain the same director (John Favreau) as the previous two films, but don't let that stop you, as the new director (Shane Black) adds a respective amount of well-written comedy to this film that I enjoyed and I know you will too! 

       The only negative aspect regarding this film is that I often found myself easily predicting what was going to occur next, but as the film progressed I found my predictions to be false and was instead surprised at the events which took place. Overall, the film is deserving of a 9/10 and I strongly believe Iron man fans will enjoy this film as much as I did. 

        Iron Man 3 is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence throughout, and brief suggestive content. So shell out some bucks to see this one, although I wouldn't recommend the 3D version, but that's merely my opinion.

Article written by Logan Hodges; modified by Gabriel Carey