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Article: World of Goo 2

It’s impossible to look at a game like World of Goo 2 and not think about just how important its predecessor was, both in terms of unique game design as well as its unique creation and how it was made available to gamers. We live in a world where anyone with a laptop, a modicum of creativity (or worse, a complete lack of ethics and willingness to steal) can create, publish, and profit from a game they put together, sharing their interactive vision with the world and seeing what the world thinks.

Article: DOOM + DOOM II (2024)

It’s safe to say that videogames have been around long enough to produce what I like to call “forever games”, those specific titles that have survived their original release, re-releases, and every attempt to make them “better” by modernizing their visuals, updating gameplay, etc, etc. That’s not to say newer games can't become iconic, but there's something special about knowing a specific title has managed to survive (and in some cases, thrive) decades of modernization attempts, only to revert back to its original intent.

Article: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

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Article: Trap (2024)

M Night Shyamalan has done it again, tricking audiences into seeing a film with a logline that’s a much better selling point than anything put on the screen. Trap, a name all too ironic in what it represents to the potential moviegoer, is arguably one of Shyamalan’s most uninspired films, with wonky dialogue and stilted performances up there with the likes of some of his most infamous projects like The Happening (2008) or Old (2021).

Article: Despicable Me 4 (2024)

It seems almost impossible that the Despicable Me franchise could have transcended the highly-specific premise of its first film — in which a super villain turns good after adopting three orphan girls — to become one of the most successful and longest-running series in animation history. Now six films in (including a pair of prequels), the Gruniverse also happens to be one of the most consistent franchises we have, animated or otherwise.

Article: Hades II: Early Access Preview

I’ll admit to being a really big fan of Supergiant’s Hades. I gave it quite the glowing review back in 2020, even calling it my personal choice for Game of the Year.

Article: Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way

It seems like not long ago when Apple TV Plus was just getting started, and one of its hit shows, Ted Lasso, became the talk of the internet as everyone seemed to agree on it being one of the best TV series of all time. Those who don’t have access to the streaming service can finally see what the talk is about with the Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way Blu-ray set, which contains three seasons of laughs and touching drama that scores big.

Article: Human 2.0: A Celebration of Human Bionics (2024)

When I first saw the front cover to Human 2.0: A Celebration of Human Bionics, the simple yet colorful illustration from Samuel Rodriguez of a child with certain disabilities being enhanced by technology made me want to look closer into the book.

Article: Earth Defense Force 6

There's a reason I could never join the military and defend our homeworld against all threats, and it's this: I'm unsure the planet is actually round. How can invaders attack? We'll just push them off the size of the world! They'll fall into the cosmos for all eternity! Who needs soldiers when we could just use a bulldozer?! Anyway, let's pretend the Earth is round - really stretch our disbelief a little - and take a look at Earth Defense Force 6, the latest in a long-running series about defending that blue ball amongst the stars.

Article: The Fall Guy

I’ve noticed that a lot of the reviews for The Fall Guy fail to mention that it’s based off the hit 80s series starring Lee Majors (who has a nice cameo at the end of the film). Now that I’ve gotten that out of the way, this fun reboot of the show has plenty of action, laughs and romance that anyone can enjoy.

Article: Whirlight - No Time To Trip

I’ve dabbled with a few point and click adventures throughout my gaming travels, from Discworld to Monkey Island, and even Day of the Tentacle. So when I received an early demo of developer imaginarylab’s Whirlight - No Time To Trip, I had to check it out and talk about it.

Article: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

I’ve been a fan of Deadpool since he first appeared in comics back in 1991, as how can you not like a guy that looks like Spider-Man crossed with a ninja? So needless to say I love everything he’s in, and when the Deadpool films came along, I was in movie heaven. Now we’ve come to the third entry of the “merc with a mouth” in Deadpool & Wolverine, which takes it’s hard R rating and pacing all over the place, but it’s still the summer blockbuster fans and movie lovers have been waiting for.

Article: Longlegs (2024)

The Catholic horror genre boasts some genuine classics among its ranks with the likes of The Conjuring, The Omen, and one of the greatest horror films of all time, The Exorcist. Delivering haunting depictions of demons, the devil, and other beings of pure evil, these films have long captured American audiences' attention and fears for decades.

The State of Gaming July 2024: Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, Nintendo World Championships, Kunitsu-Gami, SNK vs. Capcom, Kingdom Rush 5, and Deadpool & Wolverine Controllers

It’s The State of Gaming Podcast, Popzara’s in-depth look at what’s shaking up the gaming landscape delivered on a monthly basis. Listen as hosts Cory Galliher and Nate Evans guide you through the best, worst, and everything else making headlines and headway in the world of interactive entertainment.

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak, The First Descendant, Darkest Dungeon 2, Earth Defense Force 6, Once Human, and Zenless Zone Zero.

Other notables include: SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, Ace Combat 7 (Switch), Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance, and TMNT: Splintered Fate.

But there’s more! Xbox Cloud Gaming now on (Select) Amazon Fire Devices! Speaking of Xbox Game Pass, Call of Duty is now available on the subscription service -  but you’ll probably have to pay a little more to play it! The Halo TV series has been canceled after two seasons! But at least Sega’s Like a Dragon: Yakuza is getting its own series, courtesy of Amazon! And don’t forget about those sexy Deadpool & Wolverine “cheeky” controllers!

Article: SNK vs. Capcom: SVC CHAOS

The history of the arcade fighting game is just as rough and tumble as the games themselves, and few examples of this are more impactful than the rivalry between Capcom and SNK. Most are probably familiar with Capcom's legacy, but for those who don't know, SNK is beloved by fans of classic arcade and fighting games alike for their amazing string of original fighting game classics whose characters would ultimately merge into the King of Fighters series, an iconic roster that begged to be paired against its chief quarter-munching rival.