April 9th, 2019Why, yes, we already discussed a handful of fun Godzilla trivia before but you DO realize how many of those movies exist, right? Well, I made sure to grab at least a few facts from a handful of these crazy flicks to get you educated. Let's start it up!
1. In 1956's Godzilla, King of the Monsters! it was the American version that...
April 8th, 2019Since we're rocking with The Avengers for all of April with our SHOWDOWN theme of Loot Crate, Loot Crate DX and Loot Wear, we thought a Monday filled with Marvel fun just made sense! So, what better time for a Video Vault share of the Thor: Ragnarok bloopers via FilmArtsy's channel?! There's something so beautiful about watching Chris...
April 8th, 2019There are so many scenes in our favorite Avengers movies that stand out to us. Some are light-hearted and some are intense, but it's the thought provoking ones that capture me. One such scene is from The Avengers, the first collective film, where Bruce calls upon Hulk.
It goes without saying that this is spoiler territory and while the...
April 5th, 2019When you say the word "showdown," the first thing that might spring to mind is a brawl. But the truth is, some of the best showdowns of all time don't involve the throwing of a single punch.
Our April theme is SHOWDOWN, and while there have certainly been a number of memorable fight scenes in our favorite franchises over the years, we...
April 5th, 2019There isn't much that we love of a retro-arcade nature more than Pac-Man, he of the "waka-waka!" (Not to be confused with Fozzie Bear's "wocka-wocka!" – it's a subtle difference.)
Over the years, Ol' Pac has evolved from his original 8-bit form to take on life as a Saturday morning cartoon, a canned pasta treat, a breakfast cereal and...
April 4th, 2019PAX East in Boston is one of the biggest gaming events in the world, and consistently showcases some of the raddest things coming to the world of gaming - whether it's AAA titles, indie gems, VR, or tabletop. And fortunately for us, 2019 was more of the same, as PAX East delivered yet another incredible show.
Penny Arcade's PAX shows...
April 4th, 2019We got the news back during the Game Awards that Crash Team Racing is getting a revamp in the form of Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled. Honestly, I am not a huge fan of Crash Bandicoot, but when it comes to CTR, I'm all in.
And I'm not the only one, either! Ever since Activision's reboot of the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon...
April 3rd, 2019Recently, I was one of those really obnoxious people who caught onto a show right before the second season starts. One such show is HBO's Barry which is not only lead by SNL alum Bill Hader, but written and (sometimes) directed by him as well.
Eight episodes – I won't be spoiling anything here, truly, but what I need to remind you...
April 3rd, 2019It’s TRANSFORMATION time!
February’s Loot Wear Looters underwent a style metamorphosis with EXCLUSIVE Loot Wear apparel featuring How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World ,TRANSFORMERS, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and MORE!
Whether it’s a new look, a new attitude or just some new gear, #TRANSFORMATION happens when we...
April 2nd, 2019Listen, folks, you know I love to share some feel good stuff. Pathea Games' My Time at Portia is coming to console on the 16th of April and I HAVE to get you guys ready! Let's dig into some stuff I've gleaned from the PC and prepare you for console down-home goodness!
My Time at Portia has been going strong for well over a year in...
April 2nd, 2019There are times when I see what we've got coming up in our crate assortments that makes me squeal with delight. This time around, April is giving me The Karate Kid in Loot Crate DX and so I leaped at the chance to talk trivia! Follow me, Looter-sans!
1. The fly our beloved Daniel is attempting to catch with chopsticks? It was attached...
April 1st, 2019Everybody calm down. I’m here. I made it.
I got held up with some very important bad guy business.
Don’t ask.
I can’t believe today’s the day I fulfill my lifelong dream of eating a pizza my own face.
Nothing? Screw you guys.
This pizza tastes better than the sweet scent of justice in the morning.
Time...
April 1st, 2019It's the Rad Voice Dads of Gaming that are coming in hot with their Retro Replay quasi-lets-play hangout series. With Troy Baker and Nolan North goofing off with old-school video games, you can't help but have the craziest of times. These guys have had voices in most of your current favorite titles, such as Uncharted, The Last of Us,...
March 29th, 2019Of all our favorite 80's flicks, few are as quintessentially L.A. (specifically, L.A.'s San Fernando Valley) as The Karate Kid. But how much of it was actually shot in the Valley?!
As it turns out, a heck of a lot!: Director John G. Avildsen's location crew managed to capture just the right settings for most of the key moments in Daniel...
March 29th, 2019To top off Nintendo's Indie showcase last week, we got a special treat! Brace yourself Games, the devs behind the Indie hit, Crypt of the NecroDancer, are working on a new game with a similar feel, but partnering with one of the greatest Nintendo franchises of all...
March 28th, 2019Back when gaming first started, it was a lot of coding, beeps and a lot of boops. With video games now an industry that rivals movies and television, in terms of artistry, there's a lot to cover. Let's start with Naughty Dog's incredible hit: The Last of Us.
We've talked about the 2013 PlayStation Exclusive before here but we haven't...
March 28th, 2019Join us as we do our best to ensure that you are fully EDUCRATED, via our YouTube channel!
Educrated is a show that dives into some of the franchises we love and would love to share with you. Through fun facts, trivia, and employee interaction, today we’ll show you why we Kaiju even begin to tell you how much we love Godzilla! ...
March 27th, 2019February’s #AFTERMATH Fallout Crate Looters explored the wasteland with EXCLUSIVE Fallout loot!
The Great War began on October 23, 2077. Two hours later, it ended and the world as we know it was plunged into nuclear darkness.
Cheerful stuff, guys.
February’s #AFTERMATH Fallout Crate assortment featured:
New California...
March 27th, 2019
Welcome to our first Behind the Crate of 2019! If you’re unfamiliar, Behind the Crate interviews are our chance to chat with the folks behind the scenes that help make the magic happen here at Loot Crate!
I've said it once, and I am quite sure I'll say it again: We have a ton of incredibly talented people at Loot Crate. Designers...