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BATMAN: THE TELLTALE SERIES – EPISODE ONE REALM OF SHADOWS REVIEW

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It doesn’t take much to sell me on a new Batman video game. Typically some combination of the words “Batman” and “_legitimately anything goes here_” is an instant purchase.

Nonetheless, I hemmed and hawed for days over Batman: The Telltale Series. Finally, inevitably, I dove in to my first Telltale game. If you’re a comics or Bat-fan, but the choose-your-own-adventure nature of this new Batman video game is throwing you for a loop, this review is for you! [Read more…] about BATMAN: THE TELLTALE SERIES – EPISODE ONE REALM OF SHADOWS REVIEW

Ant-Man Movie Review – Where Does it Rank in the MCU?

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I like art that takes chances. Unique, one-of-a-kind experiences.

At Pitchfork Music Festival this weekend, plenty of bands that I liked delivered quality sets of music. Kurt Vile, and the New Pornographers played songs I enjoy, and they played them cleanly. It was nice. Comforting.

But nothing was as life-affirming as Future Islands off-the-rails dad dance party. [Read more…] about Ant-Man Movie Review – Where Does it Rank in the MCU?

Batman Arkham Knight Review

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In the third, (technically forth, but we won’t count Arkham Origins) and final installment in the series, Rocksteady delivers one of the best superhero games to date. The plot of Arkham Knight follows months after the events of Arkham City. Scarecrow mass produces his fancy fear toxin and plans to use it over the entire city of Gotham. Oh no! What about all the civilians? Well, see, here’s the thing: Scarecrow only wants to go after the Batman, knowing that if he took care of him nothing else would stand in his way. With everyone heeding Scarecrow’s warning, Gotham is evacuated, leaving only Batman, his allies, the GCPD, and all of the villains and their thugs left in Gotham. [Read more…] about Batman Arkham Knight Review

Monday Morning Comic Rack: First Impressions of the Marvel Heroes MMO

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As a concept, the upcoming Marvel Heroes MMO is a dream come true for fans. The opportunity to run around as a Marvel superhero of my choice and explore the ENTIRE Marvel Universe? For hours on end? And for FREE? Where can I sign?

Recently, I’ve been lucky enough to gain access to the closed Beta version of this game, and wanted to share some insights for anyone eagerly awaiting the official June 4th launch date. [Read more…] about Monday Morning Comic Rack: First Impressions of the Marvel Heroes MMO