Yearly Archives: 2013
State of Decay: Everything you know is wrong
Microsoft Studios released State of Decay last week on Xbox Live Arcade, and I have to say that this may be one of the most impressive, if slightly flawed zombie-based games ever presented. With a sandbox-style atmosphere, accessible vehicles and a massive open world, State of Decay has high replay-value and smart, immersive gameplay. The title is almost hilariously misleading, really. As an apocalyptic zombie-thriller, State of Decay has the shelf-life of a Twinkie.
Some experiences may vary.
To start, the game doesn’t fall into the same category of zombie-shooter as Left 4 Dead, or even Dead Rising. You’re not the greatest zombie-killer in the world, and the undead in State of Decay aren’t simply a line of moving targets that you can mow down with reckless abandon. Throughout State of Decay, the game reinforces again and again that you and your band of fellow survivors are in fact, mortal. Resources are scarce, ammunition is limited, and weapons can break in mid-fight. This isn’t a game about killing zombies: It’s a game about surviving zombies. Read the rest of this entry
Mighty Morphin’ Power Fellowship, and Other Great Internet Stuff
My friend found the comedy videos of UnusualSuspect2013 today, and they simply have to be shared. I don’t know how someone could get the idea in their head to mash-up the Power Rangers with Lord of the Rings, but they do, and it’s brilliantly fun.
Not only that, but they made one for the Avengers and the A-Team as well!
I say more, UnusualSuspect2013! Make us more!
I Support All Things Pacific Rim and Idris Elba
Apparently Pacific Rim is still coming out with new trailers. And like I predicted the last time I posted a trailer, each and every one of them has feature star Idris Elba’s big line: “We are canceling the Apocalypse!” Now it seems the trailers love that line so much, they’ve built an entire trailer around it.
It’s a great line, sure, but now when I actually see it in the movie, it’s not going to have any effect on me because I’ve been oversaturated with cancelled Apocalypses.
Tobuscus Delivers and I Missed It
One of my favorite Internet funnymen is Tobuscus, a Youtube star with a lot of hilarious videos. His best are the Literal Trailer videos, where he sings a song using the trailer theme music that basically just described, literally, what’s happening in the trailer. He did a great one for Hitman: Absolution.
Unfortunately, I don’t keep up with him, because I refuse to give in to all the peer pressure to ‘subscribe’ to Youtube channels. I know it’s important to the people that produce those videos, but I don’t believe in peer pressure. All this means that I’ve missed a few of his Literal Trailer videos, so I’ve decided to get everybody as caught up as I am. Here we go!
First up: Falling Skies, which is actually some kind of TV show. Looks pretty cool.
Then there’s his Literal Trailer for Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire. Also fun.
So if you’re looking for some funny Internet music, check out Tobuscus!
Review: Ultimate Comics: All-New Spider-Man #24
Prepare to get hit right in the feels, people. Writer Brian Michael Bendis introduces us to Cloak and Dagger this issue, then immediately makes them the most likable characters ever…then also immediately breaks your heart. All of Bendis’ skills as a storyteller and character creator are on display this issue as he updates Cloak and Dagger’s origins, turning them into some of the most sympathetic heroes ever. I feel for them. Heaven help Cloak and Dagger.
Ultimate Spider-Man #24
Bendis still writes a pretty good Spider-Man. But this is Cloak and Dagger’s issue, and we’re all the better for it.
Comic Rating: 4.5/5 – Very Good!
This issue is told almost exclusively in flashback, presenting the tragic origin of Cloak and Dagger. The origin is very well done, and in only a matter of pages, Bendis creates two very real, very amazing people. The actual superheroic origin is tied a little too awkwardly to the rest of the Ultimate Universe, but not in a distracting way. Bendis comes up with an acceptable way to give superpowers to Tandy Bowen and Ty Johnson. But seriously, the powers are only secondary. These two are most definitely people first, superheroes second, which I love. But it also makes the superhero scenes a little weird. This issue doesn’t contain the transition between the origin story and how the pair wound up fighting Bombshell outside a Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn, so there’s a bit of a disconnect between the issue’s two storylines.
Basically, I’m just not sure how Cloak and Dagger go from their tragic origin to trying to playing crimefighter. But I’m sure we’ll find out soon enough.
Miles barely appears in the issue, but he has some strong scenes as he continues to deny his responsibility as Spider-Man. Gwen Stacy gives him a piece of her mind, and both come off well in this issue. I think Bendis is doing an OK job building up Miles’ return as Spider-Man. Part of me is worried that he’ll waste it on someone as minor as Bombshell, but if Bendis somehow connects the tragedy of Cloak and Dagger into Miles’ return to heroism, he’ll have pulled off a masterstroke!
Join me after the jump for a full synopsis and more review!
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