Best Streaming Sites for Cord Cutters

Streaming sites Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon are at the center of the entertainment world. Which one is right for you? At first you immediately doubt your decision. When the empty black space on your television reflects back at you, youre reminded how lonely you are. All it takes is internet service and a dream. And yourex-boyfriendscollege roommatesneighborslocal bartendersNetflix account. Families are typically going to want premium since up to four devices can be used simultaneously....

November 9, 2016 · 2 min · 318 words · Joseph Norman

Is the Call of Duty Bubble About to Burst?

This article first appeared atDen of Geek UK. Thats almost half of the revenue lost in the important early period. This may push the week one figures much higher. These are some big names, also including the likes ofFIFA 17, andFootball Manager 2017. Even with (potentially) half of its fans missing,Call of Dutystill manages to dominate its competitors. Is this enough, though, or is it a sign of the beginning of the end?...

November 9, 2016 · 2 min · 282 words · Cindy Manning

Star Wars: Classic Myth, Circumstance, and Anakin’s Turn to the Dark Side

Why Anakin Skywalker is the most interesting character in the entire Star Wars saga. This article first appeared atDen of Geek UK. But despite his tragic trajectory, fans have lampooned George Lucas maligned Prequel Trilogy for demystifying Anakin. Well, for the most part. You likely know what happens. And who can blame him? If any attempt escape, the unit will detonate. The threat of death hovered constantly over them. Its little wonder Anakin is despondent, even fatalistic in amongst an otherwise cheery facade....

November 9, 2016 · 2 min · 425 words · Justin Hutchinson

Supergirl Season 2’s Timely Tackling of Hate and Prejudice

Because this isSupergirl, both of the opposing forces in Karas world are female. But the bravest thing the writers did was have Kara admit to her own prejudice and hypocrisy. Kara is the idealist, someone who believes in truth, justice and the American way above all else. As a product of our time,Supergirlseason two couldnt be more relevant. Somehow,Supergirlmanaged to introduce the worlds most famous cape-wearing hero and still not pull focus from its heroine....

November 9, 2016 · 1 min · 96 words · Nicole Anderson

The Missing series 2: the writers on episode 5’s revelation

Hear what The Missings writers and producer have to say after the events of episode five. This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Warning: contains spoilers. Avoid until youve seenThe Missingepisode 5. The Missingseries two has chosen to show its hand early. At the end of episode five, it revealed its culprit with three hours of story remaining. And its someone nobody had their eye on. And thats a good thing....

November 9, 2016 · 3 min · 428 words · Betty Keith

American Dad!: Father’s Daze (Season Premiere) Review

The new season of American Dad! roars onto the scene with a Stan character study disguised as a Groundhog Day riff. ThisAmerican Dad!review contains spoilers. American Dad! First things first: we get another chapter in the long and storied saga of theGolden Turd! Now, Easter eggs and niche jokes aside, lets get into the meat of things with this premiere. Only Stan is mighty hard to appease. Im just glad to see that the little guy is still killing it....

November 8, 2016 · 1 min · 95 words · Robert Ortiz

Celebrating 35 Years of Galaga

agent was playingGalagaon the bridge of one of the organizations helicarriers. Not that this matters. It may not have yielded much merchandise, but for players, it was an experience that was unforgettable. To celebrate the 35th anniversary ofGalaga, heres a look back at the game and its impressive legacy. Galaxianwas imbued with a fantastic color scheme and intuitive gameplay that really connected with audiences of the era. And it had just the right amount of difficulty to be challenging without wiping players out of their quarters....

November 8, 2016 · 2 min · 308 words · Ashley Perez

Interview: The Producers of Arrival on Making ‘Sophisticated’ Sci-Fi

Producers Dan Levine, Aaron Ryder and David Linde may have a modern sci-fi classic on their hands. Arrivalis a special film. Ad content continues below Dan Levine:Yes. And hes like, You know what? Theres this book of short stories I read by Ted Chiang. You should check that out. Was it tough to track him down? Hes not exactly making the rounds in Hollywood, is he? Dan Levine:No. It was a long, long process....

November 8, 2016 · 3 min · 545 words · Michelle Rogers

Supergirl: Melissa Benoist on Kara/Mon-El Relationship

(Its kind of adorable.) We chatted with both Benoist and Chris Wood last week about whats next for these two crazy alien kids. But shes definitely still someone he looks to as an example because shes got it all figured out. She has the same powers which are more honed and developed. And she also has this great sense of right and wrong which Mon-El doesnt really understand. He didnt grow up with that....

November 8, 2016 · 1 min · 115 words · Gregory Reese

How Last Man on Earth Pulled Off A Post-Apocalyptic Roadtrip

Our walkthrough with Last Man on Earth executive producer Andy Bobrow continues with episodes three and four. This part of the walkthrough looks at episodes three and four fromLast Man on Earthsthird season. Previous installments of this walkthrough can be foundhere. What was that payoff? LMOE Executive ProducerANDY BOBROW:Maybe I phrased it wrong. I was also talking about using episode three to show Melissa really starting to slide off the edge....

November 7, 2016 · 6 min · 1079 words · Carla Chang

In praise of not reading classic video game instructions

Relive the glory days of the Commodore 64 - but ensure you don’t read the rules first… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. What were you trying to achieve? Just press the damn button, or risk unfolding the tiniest folded leaflet of all time with smudged print. The instructions were so small, and usually presented in a concertina effect. Then try folding it up and getting it back in the box again....

November 7, 2016 · 2 min · 409 words · Jacqueline Garner

Jeremy Renner interview: Arrival, Amy Adams, Richard Dreyfuss

I love it, Mr Renner says, cupping a roll-up cigarette, leaning partly out of the window. Hes in town to promoteArrival, the sensational sci-fi drama-thriller from director Denis Villeneuve. What do the aliens want? Can we trust them, or should we launch a pre-emptive attack? I absolutely loved it. When did you go see it? I saw it a couple of weeks ago, but its still very much fresh in my mind....

November 7, 2016 · 5 min · 916 words · Jeremy Mayer

Mass Effect: The First Trilogy’s Ending & the Futility of the Hero

Maybe Shepards choices were never meant to matter. to create a story about Shepards inability to change anything. A fourth option, Refusal, was added in the Extended Cut. To be fair, though,Mass Effect 3told the player what might be coming. Its a fight we cant win. The break between those two phrases is very important. It explains the plot, since the story ofMass Effect 3is all about Shepard gathering allies....

November 7, 2016 · 2 min · 400 words · Leah Walters