Assassin’s Creed is Finally Going to Japan
We all knew this was going to happen eventually. The Assassin’s Creed games no longer have their normal stranglehold on history games, but they’ve finally decided to make an entry in Japan. I’ve largely been a fan of most AC games I’ve played, so perhaps I’ll get my hopes up about Assassin’s Creed: Shadows.
The internet is pretty up in arms about Ubisoft in general. And I’ll admit, I haven’t played probably half of the Assassin’s Creed games. But I loved Origins in Egypt and Odyssey in Ancient Greece, maybe I’ll like the one in Japan? Though I didn’t care for Valhalla…I dunno. The games are the games, and I like the look of this one, so I’ll remain cautiously optimistic.
Here’s a companion video explaining the new main characters, one of them a samurai and one of them a ninja.
Obviously, whatever stupid controversy that exists on the internet has no place here. I like the look and ideas behind both characters. And I don’t have very many games I’m looking forward to this year, so I shall get my hopes up slightly, perhaps.
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is coming out on Nov. 15.
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Hench-Sized Comic Book Reviews – 5/18/24
Sorry I missed reviews last week, everybody. I had a busy end of week and just couldn’t make room for reviews. Fortunately, I’m in the new phase where I go easier on myself for not hitting deadlines. But I did read a couple of comics this week, so let’s do another one of these!
Comic Book of the Week goes to Action Comics #1065 for another excellent chapter of the House of Brainiac storyline. Good times all around with that one!
Meanwhile, I was on vacation this week and spent my time playing God of War: Ragnarok, which is just as awesome and as much fun as the previous game. I finished the Knuckles TV show and it was fine, definitely in line with the Sonic movies. I loved Velma season 2. I enjoyed The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. And I hope to see the Furiosa movie next weekend! Good times all around for me.
Comic Reviews: Action Comics #1065 and ThunderCats #4.
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6 Thoughts on the First Season of X-Men ’97
I mean, jeez louis, people. What an intense and amazing two months this has been. My expectations were very tempered when this show was first announced, and then we go those first few trailers. But from episode one, I have been hooked and completely on board with this insane idea that worked far, far better than it had any right to work.
TV Show Rating: 10/10 – Fantastic
I was a huge fan of the original X-Men Animated Series when it came out in the 1990s. I was the perfect age for it and was already solidly versed with the comics — though not the comics that were current at the time. The show introduced me to characters like Gambit, Rogue and Jubilee, and then so much more beyond them. The original show was everything. And now this new continuation is everything again. It’s so damn good. They did everything right and then some. X-Men ’97 is so good, I wonder if it will affect the MCU plans for the X-Men going forward…
Anyway, the finale aired yesterday and I’m ready to talk about the show! Expect FULL SPOILERS for the whole show. Seriously! DO NOT READ THIS LIST if you haven’t watched X-Men ’97! But if you have, join me after the jump for my thoughts! And please feel free to share your thoughts and review in the comments below!
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I posted yesterday that Marvel had announced a Dazzler comic book. I didn’t know when they would reveal the creative team and the plot, but I assumed it would be soon. It’s today. We know all the details today. And, you guys, this comic is being made specifically for me.
First off, I’ve wanted a Dazzler solo series for years, as I mentioned before. A superhero who is also a world-touring music star? That’s such a unique and potentially fun premise! Well now we know even more: this Dazzler comic will feature Multiple Man and Strong Guy as members of the supporting cast.
You guys! What the heck?! I was hoping Multiple Man and Strong Guy would be on the new X-Factor, but this is even better! Supporting cast members in a Dazzler world tour comic?! Did I pitch this comic to Marvel and not realize it?
Nope! This comes from up-and-coming writer Jason Loo, whom I love. This dude is single-handedly taking back Multiple Man and Strong Guy. He’s been writing them as part of the Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics, which are digital comics. And he apparently pitched this Dazzler book — which is a limited, 4-issue series — with artist Rafael Loureiro.
It’s also going to feature Domino, Shark-Girl and Wind Dancer, so that’s neat. But yeah. Holy crap, you guys. Hook this comic right to my freakin’ veins!
Also, Jason Loo, I know you don’t know me, but we should be friends and talk comics sometime!
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Some Good TV Shows Are Coming Back!
The finale of X-Men ’97 dropped today, but I can’t watch it until my viewing buddy gets online later tonight. So expect my season review List of Six tomorrow! Today, I’ll busy myself with some trailers for some TV shows I like.
For example, turns out they’re making a second season of The Rings of Power! Not everybody enjoyed that show, but I definitely did, and I’m looking forward to a second season!
I enjoyed the first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, despite the clunky name. It had plenty of great LoTR elements, and I really enjoyed the mysterious figure and the proto-hobbits. This trailer leans far far more into the death, evil and destruction side of things, which is fine. But hopefully the whimsy isn’t gone forever.
The Rings of Power returns to Amazon Prime on Aug. 29.
Also, did you see that LEGO has announced an Eye of Sauron/Barad-dur set? Holy crap!
Moving on, there’s going to be a fourth season of Only Murders in the Building!
I enjoy this show as well! Though a lot of people do, so it’s definitely not Rings of Power. The three leads have great chemistry and are super fun together. And I enjoy the mystery element as well. I actually guessed the killer right in one of the seasons! Then guessed wrong in the other two seasons. Oh well. This looks like a lot of fun and can’t wait to return to the show!
Only Murders in the Building season 4 returns to Hulu on Aug. 27.
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