Archive for May, 2009

The greatest Chinese kung fu comic ever. WIng Shing Ma is a genius. I have never witnessed such mastery in art or story telling in a martial arts comic. It had only a short stint in America, and was discontinued for no reason I know. Sometimes I don’t get why we reject things from overseas. The comic is still quite popular in Hong Kong. A motion picture was made some time ago. And it was great. For so long we’ve waited for a sequel. Now The Storm Warriors 2 has arrived. If you missed the first one you need to check it out. And the graphic novels are available. They may be a little hard to track down but their out their. Go to www.yesasia.com. You’ll find it all there.

Amid the lack luster volume four of Heroes “Fugitives” and declining ratings the show has gotten a season four. Volume five is entitled “Redemption”, and the show is in dire need of it. I would have to say that I was very disappointed in how Fugitives was handled. They fired Jeph Loeb. Made Peter go completely backward. And just couldn’t really decide what direction they wanted to go in. Micha returning as Rebel. HRG finally on the run. And Sylar becoming a killer with a multiple personality were great points in the show. But these awesome plot point were sideline by no follow through. What is missing from this show that had so many of us dying for Monday nights? Character growth. A very integral part of story telling. Everyone wants their show to stay on television forever. But lets face it. The show is really about superheroes. No matter how ordinary you make them to be. The outrageous and fantastical can only be drawn out for so long. You need that big mystery. That amazing climax. And the ultimate finsh. In season one we were given a glimpse of the future. Future Hiro, and Peter were wonderfully crafted from their Present counter parts. We all had hopes of seeing these two guys grow to something resembling those future iterations. Alas, no tough guy image for either character. Instead, time and again Peter and Hiro are made extremely powerful only to be pulled down and PUNKED.  What in the world is going on. Volume four should have been called Sylar not Fugitives. In a series as big as Heroes one character should not be whats holding the show together. A strong group dynamic is what propelled the show to world wide fame and it’s the only thing that will put it back on top. Complaining about the budget of the show and the lack of ratings isn’t going to fix the show. Yea the writers strike threw a major monkey wrench into Tim Krings grand design. BUT, there’s always a way out. Go extreme. A show such as 24 pushes the bounders of the characters and the situations they face. Shows like Fringe and Lost make it impossible to figure out what is going on, but always keeps you intrigued. Powerful writing, with a strong arm guiding the course of events throughout the series is needed while having an idea exactly what you want from the show. A goal is nice to have because it’s what drives the series. Keeping the viewers interested, keeps the ratings up, and that keeps the show on. Everyone is happy. NBC, Tim Kring, the actors of the show, and the viewers deserve better. Maybe the entire inner workings of the series is in need of a little restructuring. I don’t believe that would hurt at all.

Heroes season 3 will be available on DVD and Blu Ray on September 1st. Season four volume five will begin on September 22nd. At it’s new earlier time. Mondays at 8pm.

Sony seems to be on fire of late. And to tell you the truth I’m very happy. This is what has been on so many minds for the last few months or so. I have no idea of the authenticity of this this video. But this is just too sick not to share it. I this is real. WOW!!!!!!!!!!! SONY TRULY ROCKS

March 25, 2009

Game Developers Conference: Fumito Ueda the Creative Lead for Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. He stated that the game he is currently working on was, ” It will be similar to…..”, “Well the essence of the game will be similar to Ico”. His very short words.

May 19, 2009

Footage labled “Project Trico” was released (leaked????). Yes it indeed has the same look and feel of Ico. as Ueda said their next project would. But I beleive this footage is not brand new. It may have been shown at the the GDC. If they were going to this game at this years E3, the little boy should be more polished like the griffon type animal he is with. And probably game footage. Or at the least a real trailer. Being a PS3 exclusive, Sony won’t show anything until they’re ready. God of War is a good example of how tightly Sony will hold out on information. Until something else is “leaked” we’ll have to settle for the footage they so generously gave us.

This is it. The beginning of a great show. E3 is just a few days away, and Game Trailers TV got an early inside look. Stayed  up and watched the show on Spike. I have to get a job with Game Trailers TV. They get all the exclusives. Any how stay tuned for all your E3 tidbits right here. And who knows, I may land a spot inside E3 next year.

Dante’s Inferno

Need for speed Shift

Just Cause

Lost Planet 2

Mass Effect 2

Dragon Age: Origins

Need For Speed Shift

DJ Hero

Batman Arkham Asylum

Another great opportunity for Sony to grab some of our money. This psp-3000 is silver and Come packaged with Dissidea Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy VII Advent Children. You can get for $199. I don’t have one so as a fan of Final Fantasy I’m going to have to get it. Not unless Sony announces another psp. Look for this every where August 25.

This Microsoft exclusive has been quite elusive. After the first trailer it disappeared. Nearly three years of silence and we finally get word of what Mr. Wake has been up to.

From Imagination Studios:

Lasse Seppanen, Executive Producer at Remedy Entertainment said that “It is a pleasure that we can recommend Imagination Studios. Remedy has been extremely pleased with their co-operation and devotion in bringing the characters of Alan Wake to life”.

Some of  the games they have given help to develop are Mirrors Edge, Battlefield Bad Company 2, and Chronicles of Riddick Assault on Dark Athena. This does bode well for Alan Wake. Hopefully E3 will have something to show from this development.

We all know how much we enjoy an old fashion action flic. Minimal plot. Big guns. Big explosion. And big boobs. Of course the film has a big star, that pummels his way through every possible obstacle in front of him. He saves the day, gets the girl, and hopefully a sequel. Sylvester Stallone has returned with a vengence. He’s here to Kick everyone’s @#$, and He’s not alone. The Expendables goes beyond the norm when it comes to action movies. How many times have you sat and talked to your friends about a super action flick with all these cool actors in it. Well here it is. This is a list of some of the guys that will be kicking @#$ and taking names With Sly. Only one fool was dumb enough to turn him down. Poor deluded Jean Claude Van Damme.

Sylvester Stallone          

Mickey Rourke

Jason Statham

Jet Li

Dolph Lundgren

Eric Roberts

Steve Austin

Gary Daniels

Randy Couture

Van Damme just missed the last boat to reestablish his career. Sylvester Stalone was trying to give my boy a hand up. Foolish mortal. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. It’s Goning to be GREAT. The Expendables opens April 23, 2010.

Marvel Productions is steadily moving forward. The role of Thor has been cast. Chris Hemsworth is officially the Odinson. He can be seen shortlt in this years Star Trek as Captain Kirks daddy. And he is staring as the lead in the remake of Red Dawn. I think he’ll be a nice addition to Robert Downey Jr. and Ed Norton. Thor is set to release in theaters on May 20, 2011.

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is next week and gamers are clamoring to see what will be unveiled. Here are top ten most anticipated games of the show. And we can’t wait to see what surprises are in store for us.

10. Nintendo Announcement

There can be no guessing as to what exactly is going to be shown by these guys. aside from shoving everything DS down our throats, they haven’t been to impressive. No doubt (hopefully) it will be one of the big franchises. Either Zelda or Mario would be a treat. Both would be better.

9. Bayonetta

From the creators of Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe, and Okami comes the the next high octane action game. This game is looking like it will be a smash. With a female lead, all the cool moves that even Dante would envy, and giant demon monsters, Bayonetta will be the yin to Devil May Cry’s yang. May it be saved the disgrace that Heavenly Sword did by being named the Goddess of War.

8. Kojima Productions Announcement

E3 will be a buzz with what Hideo Kojima has to say concerning the next phase of the Metal Gear franchise. As of now all we have to go on is the counter and the image of Big Boss. And knowing how Kojima operates it will be a nice surprise.

7. Ratchet and Clank Future a Crack in Time

This series has to be the biggest sleeper EVER. In all my gaming years I’ve never seen  a game so ignored. One of the best platform games out there. I would as far to say it’s like Super Mario with guns and space ships. Two lovable characters, great settings, and awesome stories. Nothing beats this PS3 exclusive in the platforming/ action genre. I wouldn’t be at all surprised to soon see a CGI film of Ratchet and Clank.

6. Bioshock 2

When we first we first visited Rapture, there was a sense of awe and fear. As our powers grew with the mystery of Little Sisters, Big Daddies, and Adam all we wanted to do was see what be next. Returning to the underwater utopia turned hell, puts us in a different perspective. Now we play play as not just a Big Daddy, but the First Big Daddy. Dual wielding weapons and plasmids. Another engrossing story and the arrival of the Big Sister. Rapture isn’t what it used to be.

5. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

Everybody and there mother is waiting on more info from this FPS. With new game play environments, such as  frozen terrains, and underwater battles. We all know whats in the minds of every player. What are they adding to to the online play? E3 will have all that and probably whats in store for Modern Ware 2 DLC.

4. Assassin Creed 2

Altair is no longer with us but the Creed is still the same. Find your target and give it” The Long Kiss Goodnight”.I  had to use that. Anyway, this time around we see our quasi hero “Ezio” in Italy during the renaissance.  The game bolsters new moves, weapons, and more variation in the enemy classes. You can now swim, making a nice addition to how to assassinate targets. And it seems that your character has some connection with Leonardo da Vinci. The story is years after the Crusades in which Altair fought, but the story continues on. What is Ezios’ connection to Alair? And what had become of Alair and the artifact he possessed at the end of the first game. Also, what of the writing on the wall. A lot of it was in some sort of oriental dialect. Will the story surrounding that be told? Let us see what the Creed has in store.

3.Uncharted 2 Among Thieves

Uncharted Drakes Fortune was and still is one of the reasons to have a PS3. This action adventure game, with it’s cool Indiana Jones type character Nate Drake made Lara Croft feel like a red headed step child. Uncharted had all the aspects that made Tomb Raider great, and took it to the next level. Naughty Dog, the guys behind Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter came up with a PlayStation exclusive to hurt Microsoft’s feelings. Every character in the game was right out of a movie. A witty story if not too deep. The controls were near perfect, with a excellent cover system. And the graphics……well that is what the PS3 is made for. Among Thieves looks to be all that and more. Drake has a new partner. The environments look amazing. And I believe 3 player co-op. On top of that. we’re given our first taste of Uncharted multilayer. All this only on Playstaion3.

3. God of War

Greek mythology. The Spartans. And  Kratos. For too long have the fans of the God of War series waited to witness the final, furious revenge of the Ghost of  Sparta. Hopefully this year will Kratos come to the next generation. I believe a new trailer and demo will debut at E3. Along with that, the release date of God of War 3 should be announced. We all have our fingers crossed for holiday times this year. In the latest trailer Kratos said “I fear nothing”, “I hope for nothing”. Well I surely do hope this fantastic epic reaches our homes this year. Or I fear that Sony will give up what edge they have of catching and matching Microsoft. May the irate, bastard son of Zeus at last have his revenge.

2. Final Fantasy Nova Crystallis

The most celebrated role playing game franchise ever has a new compilation. It features three games brought over three platforms. Final Fantasy XIII for PS3, and Xbox360. Final Fantasy Verses XIII exclusively for the PS3.  And Final Fantasy Agito XIII for the PSP. All of these titles are highly anticipated.But very little has been shown for any of them except FF XIII, due this Christmas in Japan. The demo of FF XIII  caused PlayStation 3 sales to jump 233% in Japan. That alone shows how popular these game are. Epic proportions isn’t even enough to describe what type of event Final Fantasy is. As RPG go SquareEnix delivers on a scope beyond what most gamers can withstand in a single game. whatever the have planed will amazing. As long as they stop throwing all the bones to Microsoft. Trailers, more game play, and release dates for any or all of the titles would be welcome.

1. The Surprises

With all the events unfolding in the next week, you would think that was all.  Shame on you!!! Microsoft has not shown any of their hand. A heck of a poker face they’re  putting on. You know they have to have a wild card hidden. Something similar to the Final Fantasy XIII announcement last year. Capcom went berserk this year with releases that shook up the industry. And I doubt they’ll let their fire dwindle even a little. Will Sony Reveal a new psp? I really would like to see some remakes. Shinobi needs a reboot. Something along the lines of Prince of Persia meets God of War. And Strider and Breath of Fire would be nice to see. There are stirrings at SquareEnix of a new game. Also, Insomniac has a new game also in the works. Thihs will definately be an E3 to remember