Its Monday and that means its time to see whats being released this first full week of October. Big releases seem to include NBA 2K11, Castlevania Lords of Shadow, NBA Jam for the Wii, a new Pokemon Ranger game for the DS, and a new Final Fantasy game also for the DS. Check after the jump for the list of new releases for this week!

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Dr. Smoov has returned to regale us once again with another delightful video short that spoofs an Old Spice commercial. We have posted about here and here.

Here’s the original:

As we exit the month of September and embrace Autumn, we have a brand new list of releases for you. Top release this week is probably going to be Dead Rising 2. Saw some Case Zero gameplay and I have to say I’m looking forward to see what this game brings. Other notable releases include Plants vs Zombies, FIFA 2011, and Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. Oh, and Wii Party.

Breakdown is after the jump! Click it. buy it. play it!
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Metropolis. Most readers have probably heard of this movie at one point or another. I would bet few have ever actually seen it, though.

It has many achievements to its name; one of the highest number of extras of any movie, the most expensive silent film ever made, but most importantly for the science fiction genre, the first movie to ever feature a female android, or gynoid. This is one of the many reasons that M is for Metropolis.

Read on to learn more about the movie and why we care about it.

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In a series of announcement, more and more details have emerged about the most recent bout of changes at DC Entertainment. The first bit of news was that DC Entertainment is becoming a ‘bi-coastal’ company. This is not a huge surprise and has been long rumored. DC Publishing will remain in New York, while the digital and multi-media services will move to Los Angeles. (First Press release after jump) This latter move will most likely help leverage the close proximity of the Warner Bros. Entertainment unit.

The next bit of news came out that DC Entertainment would be closing the doors at both Wildstorm studios (founded by DC Co-Publisher Jim Lee and eventually bought by DC) and Zuda comics (DC’s first foray into the digital comics arena with original art and stories from undiscovered talent). There was a letter from the Co-Publishers about this move (available to read after the jump as the second press release). In the letter it is made to sound that Zuda and Wildstorm will end, but all characters and books will eventually be put under the DC banner and imprint. Wildstorm books will end, but the characters would likely either be integrated to the DC Universe over time. Zuda books will continue under the DC name. That was my interpretation, at least. Again, for the details, read the second press release after the jump.

As more news came out though, it was revealed that 50 of the 250 employees at DC Entertainment are going to be laid off.

“We seriously considered every scenario and looked at the operational, financial and people considerations,” Nelson said. “We think this is the best way to go.”

This was apparently the final move in the restructuring shake-up that started with Diane Nelson’s appointment to head DC Entertainment a year ago. Now that the organizational changes have been set in motion, the next priority for the team in charge is to focus on content. Once the Harry Potter franchise ends at the box office, Warner Bros. will be leaning heavily on DC intellectual properties as new content to push starting with Green Lantern.

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The Transformers Collector Club has posted the cover of the next issue of their club magazine featuring Generations Perceptor and previously unannounced Wreck-Gar. This issue should be hitting mailboxes soon!