ClayFighter: The Muddy Fighting Game Series of the 90s

The genre was still fresh, so the possibilities seemed endless. Some games tried to simply copyStreet Fighter IIand hoped it would be enough. Some tried to beStreet Fighter II, but improve on the formula. Others tried to find a gimmick or two that really made them stand out. Midway found its novelty take and reaped the rewards. Few other games were as successful. But it needed more of a gimmick to stand out....

July 11, 2016 · 9 min · 1783 words · Tracy Campos

James Urbaniak Talks Difficult People, Review’s Final Season

James Urbaniak is a character actor. DEN OF GEEK:Difficult People,aptly enough, is full of characters that have such extreme personalities. Whats it like being the somewhat moral sounding board and straight man amongst this mad house? So I find that refreshingly challenging to be normalrelativelynormalhe still has his quirks. I think that Julie really writes with a lot of detail and insight about relationships. You know she wrote a book about being a single girl in the big city....

July 11, 2016 · 4 min · 692 words · Christopher Silva

Outlander Season 2 Episode Guide, News, and More

Outlanderseason 2 is here! The 13-episode second season, based on Diana Gabaldons novelDragonfly in Amber, launched on April 9th. The time travel romance has already been renewed for a thirdandfourth season. Outlander Season 2 Premiere Date Outlanderseason 2 kicked off on April 9th at 9:00 p.m. on Starz. Wondering if you should give it a try? Heresour spoiler-free reviewof the first few episodes of the season. Altering the course of history presents challenges that begin to weigh on the very fabric of their relationship....

July 11, 2016 · 2 min · 282 words · Candice Lucas

Star Trek Beyond and LGBT Representation in the Trek Franchise

This kind of queer representation has been a long time coming for theStar Trekfranchise. AfterDeep Space Nines comparatively decent record on queer issues, it was a disappointment to many queer fans. The one really bright spot inStar Treks portrayal of queer characters to date is the expanded universe of novels. In the years sinceEnterprisefinished airing, multiple queer characters have had starring and supporting roles in tie-in books. The Starfleet Corps of Engineers novels feature a gay couple, and theDS9relaunch books feature a lesbian couple....

July 11, 2016 · 1 min · 139 words · Nathan Morse

Outlander Season 2 Finale Review: Dragonfly in Amber

ThisOutlanderSeason 2 finale review contains spoilers. Sometimes, its a romantic fantasy. Sometimes, its a historic war drama. Sometimes, its a relatively straight time travel drama. In those most glorious episodes, it is all three. Dragonfly in Amber was one such episode. It all came together in tonights season 2 finale. Brianna (Fraser) Randall is all grown up. Brianna is kind of a brat but in a believable sort of way....

July 10, 2016 · 3 min · 547 words · Jennifer Maldonado

HBO’s The Night Of and the Novels of Richard Price

The Night Of, the eight-part crime procedural miniseries, is coming to HBO and BBC Worldwide this weekend. The series is based on the British television seriesCriminal Justice, which ran from 2008 through 2009. Like HBOsTrue Detective, the series benefits from the teaming of one director and one writer. Zaillian probably could have written and directedThe Night Ofall by his lonesome. He wrote the screenplay forSchindlers List(1993), a pretty good movie, to say the least....

July 8, 2016 · 5 min · 1039 words · Karen Underwood

Outcast: Patrick Fugit talks Exorcism and His TV Sister

Outcast, starring Patrick Fugit and Wrenn Schmidt is now playing on Cinemax, and we have the details. It only gets more intense from here, Fugit said in a roundtable interview we were a part of. How did you learn the southern accent? It was a cool accent to play. When I went in to audition for it, they had a non regionally specific accent request. I put it on a bit but we went back and forth in the first episode....

July 8, 2016 · 5 min · 919 words · Teresa Harrington

Recontacting Star Trek: First Contact

It’s the borg! There has always been a message at the heart ofStar Trekthat resonated with different cultures and different generations. you could be better. Nothing more fancy, nothing more complicated. Just that we can all be better. The execution of this message, however, metamorphosed somewhat in the mid-90s, largely down toDeep Space Nine. After Roddenberrys death, however, the door was opened for conflict between characters. This was not an abandonment of the franchises principles, but a maturation....

July 7, 2016 · 3 min · 563 words · Jeffrey Murray

The Secret Life of Pets Review

The Secret Life of Pets succeeds at causing us to reevaluate the double lives our four-legged friends enjoy. We are first introduced to a terrier named Max (Louis C.K. ), who is incredibly fond of his owner Katie (Ellie Kemper). As regarding the technical side, the skyscrapers of New York are glorified with vintage allure. Rating: 4 out of 5

July 7, 2016 · 1 min · 60 words · Jason Chavez

Why More MOBAs and Action RPGs Should Be Ported to Consoles

Why aren’t more MOBAs and action RPGs being ported to consoles? Here are some reasons why going cross-platform is a good idea. The techs certainly there. Even MMORPGs have been successfully ported over to consoles. Online multiplayer games, especially, are perfect for cross-platform treatment. Typically, both genres are only generally seen on the PC. Its kind of a shame, really. Why arentLeague of LegendsandDota 2as immensely successful as both areavailable on console systems?...

July 7, 2016 · 2 min · 285 words · David West

Looking back at Peter Jackson’s King Kong

In 2005, Peter Jackson brought us an affectionate remake of the classic King Kong. Mark takes a look back… Without 1933sKing Kong, we might not have Peter Jackson as we know him. Jackson credits the film for his decision to become a filmmaker when he was a teenager. Whatever its flaws, the film looks more soulful than self-indulgent in retrospect. Monsters belong in B-movies. Its also a lot bigger-boned than previous versions....

July 6, 2016 · 2 min · 273 words · Edward Smith

TV’s Utter Bastards: The Happiest People in the World

Contains spoilers forGame Of Thronesseason six. I Can Make You Happy. No, not the last-ditch plea of a sobbing spouse, but the title of a popular self-help book. Its little wonder people bought it. If only we could all be happy, wed all be so muchhappier. Ad content continues below There are those with no need of Mr. McKennas powerful psychological techniques of course. Ladies and gentlemen, I present the utter TV bastard....

July 6, 2016 · 3 min · 485 words · Jeanette Thomas

Captain Fantastic Review

They have no television, phones or other electronics to allow them to communicate with the outside world. Her grieving dad also doesnt want Ben showing up at the funeral and causing any trouble. You see, he never approved of his daughters hippie lifestyle and how she and Ben raised their family. Captain Fantasticopens in select cities on Friday, July 8. Rating: 4 out of 5

July 5, 2016 · 1 min · 65 words · Shane Acevedo