So, we're going to make this short and sweet, because I really should not have to tell you why you want most of these books this week -- and there are PLENTY of them.
From DC we have Justice Society #13 leading the way, the next installment of the "Thy Kingdom Come" arc, which has featured new Society members (including Kingdom Come Superman) and a mysterious killer that seems to be Gog. Look for A LOT more action in this issue than we've seen in a while. Geoff Johns is much too good of a writer to let so many low-key issues pass before having an absolute explosion of action, and this should be it.
DC also features Action Comics #862, the penultimate (geek word) chapter of the Legion of Superheroes arc. Basically, the evil Justice League of Earth, which has turned the original Legion into outlaws by convincing people Superman was actually from Earth all along, has the remaining Legion members (plus Supes) under siege -- which means we should see a little bit of a comeback from the good guys in this one.
Marvel also has two very good books coming out, and the first of which has been an absolute juggernaut consistently for the past few years: Captain America #35. Bucky has officially taken over the mantle of Captain America, and last issue's debut was honestly one of the greatest singular superhero comics I've ever read. But, now that the debut has been made, Buck still has to handle the Red Skull, who, when we last left him, had just commanded his brainwashed SHIELD soldiers to open fire on America Citizens. Not cool, Skull. Not cool.
The second book I would highly recommend this week is Ultimate Fantastic Four #51. Yes, I know, Ultimate books should never really be suggested -- but this story features Ultimate Thanos, and Mike Carey has done a great job so far letting this confrontation cook slowly. I'll be the first to admit that this series is a mere shell of what it could have been, but last issue's first part of this story arc was simply the start of a great Fantastic Four story, not an Ultimate Fantastic Four story alone. And who can turn down a great story with Marvel's First Family?
Oh, and to be perfectly honest with you, I still don't exactly know what to expect out of Project Superpowers #1, even after reading the special #0 released a couple of weeks ago, but don't forget that that title is coming out this week too. The Indies can so easily get overlooked, after all.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wednesday's comic release list
Visit THIS LINK for the listings (with pictures!) of this week's releases. LOTS of good stuff to peruse.
That's right, I just used the word "Peruse," you wanna make something of it? So, I didn't want to use the term "look at," so I wanted to be fancy for a change. Sometimes you need Dijon instead of classic yellow. Get off my back!
That's right, I just used the word "Peruse," you wanna make something of it? So, I didn't want to use the term "look at," so I wanted to be fancy for a change. Sometimes you need Dijon instead of classic yellow. Get off my back!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Justice League: The New Frontier on DVD
Just reminding everyone that today's the day the new "Justice League: The New Frontier" DVD is out.
Of course, the movie, which comes in both one and two disc sets, is based on Darwyn Cooke's outstanding series depicting the Justice League's (and other heroes') origin against a 1950's and 1960's backdrop.
If you haven't read it, I would definitely suggest reading it before the movie.
I just got back from best buy, where the two-disc set is packaged with a little two-inch Green Lantern figure in the mold of the DC Direct New Frontier GL figure. I'll cherish it always.
Later on after I get a chance to watch the film, I'll have a review up. Plus, I'll also have the regular buy pile report and whatnot. For now I'm off to Northeast Massachusetts for Merrimack College women's basketball!
Of course, the movie, which comes in both one and two disc sets, is based on Darwyn Cooke's outstanding series depicting the Justice League's (and other heroes') origin against a 1950's and 1960's backdrop.
If you haven't read it, I would definitely suggest reading it before the movie.
I just got back from best buy, where the two-disc set is packaged with a little two-inch Green Lantern figure in the mold of the DC Direct New Frontier GL figure. I'll cherish it always.
Later on after I get a chance to watch the film, I'll have a review up. Plus, I'll also have the regular buy pile report and whatnot. For now I'm off to Northeast Massachusetts for Merrimack College women's basketball!
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty Demo
So, as embarrassing as it is to admit, I did not even know Xbox released a demo for "Turning Point: Fall of Liberty" until today. Actually I found out in, of all places, a Barnes and Noble. There was a demo disc attached to one of the Xbox magazines promoting the demo and I said to myself "Wait a minute... if there's a demo on this magazine, then must there be one on Xbox Live???"
Well, there is, so I just now downloaded the 1.2 gig demo, pulled myself away from "D2: The Mighty Ducks" on HBO (Ducks Fly Together!), and gave the game a whirl, in preparation for the game's release tomorrow (or for most of you readers, today... I stay up too late...)
And I noticed two things immediately about this game.
1) Even though the graphics are not quite what you would expect from a current first-person shooter, the game does a great job depicting the German invasion of New York City. Bombers, Hindenbergs, Nazis spouting off real live Nazi talk -- and you, as a lowly construction worker without a gun, are caught in the middle of this invasion. Its fantastic.
2) I was reminded of just how horrible I am at shooters. This demo can only be played on the Easy and Normal levels, and let me tell you, I struggled like hell to play the Normal level. In part, this is because of the game itself. While new enemies will more times than not appear in the same spots each time you play a scene, once they enter the fray they act unpredictably. You cannot take your time handling the enemies, because before you know it they will advance on you and gang up.
Now, is that enemy activity all that original? Nah. Are the graphics that hot? Not too much. Still, you have to love the storyline. And, generic shooter + great storyline = a good game in my book. I'm pretty excited for this title -- now if only I could improve above marginal skill at shooters in general, I'd be all set.
On a related note, I'm reminded right now of just why the "Halo" games are so damned popular -- because even talentless schmucks like me can muddle their way through a campaign and feel somewhat accomplished. I don't think the Nazis are going to be as forgiving to me.
Well, there is, so I just now downloaded the 1.2 gig demo, pulled myself away from "D2: The Mighty Ducks" on HBO (Ducks Fly Together!), and gave the game a whirl, in preparation for the game's release tomorrow (or for most of you readers, today... I stay up too late...)
And I noticed two things immediately about this game.
1) Even though the graphics are not quite what you would expect from a current first-person shooter, the game does a great job depicting the German invasion of New York City. Bombers, Hindenbergs, Nazis spouting off real live Nazi talk -- and you, as a lowly construction worker without a gun, are caught in the middle of this invasion. Its fantastic.
2) I was reminded of just how horrible I am at shooters. This demo can only be played on the Easy and Normal levels, and let me tell you, I struggled like hell to play the Normal level. In part, this is because of the game itself. While new enemies will more times than not appear in the same spots each time you play a scene, once they enter the fray they act unpredictably. You cannot take your time handling the enemies, because before you know it they will advance on you and gang up.
Now, is that enemy activity all that original? Nah. Are the graphics that hot? Not too much. Still, you have to love the storyline. And, generic shooter + great storyline = a good game in my book. I'm pretty excited for this title -- now if only I could improve above marginal skill at shooters in general, I'd be all set.
On a related note, I'm reminded right now of just why the "Halo" games are so damned popular -- because even talentless schmucks like me can muddle their way through a campaign and feel somewhat accomplished. I don't think the Nazis are going to be as forgiving to me.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
This week's video game releases
Click on THIS LINK to see the weekly list of video game releases... Am I the only one excited for "Turning Point: Fall of Liberty"?
Free XNA games available — until Tuesday
Don't miss your chance in the next couple of days to sign on to Xbox Live and download the "XNA Creators Club Game Launcher." Microsoft is only allowing users to download the "Game Launcher" until Tuesday, and you will need to download it before you can play any of the FREE XNA games Microsoft is offering.
Just in case you missed the original news, as part of the new XNA user-created games initiative that will kick off in a few months, Microsoft uploaded SEVEN FREE XNA games to Xbox Live that you can download and play until March 9 — but you'll need to download the "Game Launcher" first. SO DOWNLOAD BY TUESDAY!
And let me tell you folks, I was skeptical about the kinds of games I would see available — after all, an amateur game is an amateur game, even if you're using the XNA software, right?
Wrong. Some of these games are pretty darned good, and most are more original than anything you're going to find behind a plastic case at Wal-Mart. The only game I've really played a lot of so far is "Dishwasher" (a 2-D game in which you are a samurai dishwasher who has to chop up an INSANE amount of bad guys) — and I love the game. Picture "Viewtiful Joe" with more blood.
In Saturday's Gaming page, I am likely going to have a full review on all the games, which you should try and which you shouldn't. Until then, make sure to DOWNLOAD the GAME LAUNCHER BY TUESDAY so you can enjoy these games like I am.
Just in case you missed the original news, as part of the new XNA user-created games initiative that will kick off in a few months, Microsoft uploaded SEVEN FREE XNA games to Xbox Live that you can download and play until March 9 — but you'll need to download the "Game Launcher" first. SO DOWNLOAD BY TUESDAY!
And let me tell you folks, I was skeptical about the kinds of games I would see available — after all, an amateur game is an amateur game, even if you're using the XNA software, right?
Wrong. Some of these games are pretty darned good, and most are more original than anything you're going to find behind a plastic case at Wal-Mart. The only game I've really played a lot of so far is "Dishwasher" (a 2-D game in which you are a samurai dishwasher who has to chop up an INSANE amount of bad guys) — and I love the game. Picture "Viewtiful Joe" with more blood.
In Saturday's Gaming page, I am likely going to have a full review on all the games, which you should try and which you shouldn't. Until then, make sure to DOWNLOAD the GAME LAUNCHER BY TUESDAY so you can enjoy these games like I am.
No more HD DVD Xbox 360
Wars don't end cleanly, there's always an aftermath. This is one bit of that:
We just heard over the 'ole wire that Microsoft will stop producing HD DVD players for the Xbox 360.
For a couple of years now, the company has offered an HD DVD peripheral to hook up to your Xbox 360, but with blu-ray now the definitive winner of the next-gen DVD wars, even Microsoft is packing up shop.
What's funny about this is, it was only a few weeks ago that Microsoft dropped the price on the player in an effort to boost sales of the whole line of HD DVD products. Well, apparently that was a last-ditch effort.
Now, rumor mill, I officially proclaim you can start churning out those Blu-Ray 360 rumors.
We just heard over the 'ole wire that Microsoft will stop producing HD DVD players for the Xbox 360.
For a couple of years now, the company has offered an HD DVD peripheral to hook up to your Xbox 360, but with blu-ray now the definitive winner of the next-gen DVD wars, even Microsoft is packing up shop.
What's funny about this is, it was only a few weeks ago that Microsoft dropped the price on the player in an effort to boost sales of the whole line of HD DVD products. Well, apparently that was a last-ditch effort.
Now, rumor mill, I officially proclaim you can start churning out those Blu-Ray 360 rumors.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Spore on DS
I warned you all that I would be picking and choosing which of the MOUNTAIN of GDC 2008 info I make mention of, and since I am on a major Nintendo DS kick of late, I wanted to pass along THIS LINK.
IGN.com has a look at the DS verison of Will Wright's "Spore," and the handheld version looks to be everything we could have asked for.
A much smaller-scale game than the impending PC Goliath, in "Spore: Creatures" you play as a singular tiny little creature making his way across the wilderness of one very crazy planet. It's kind of like Lemmywinks... you know, the South Park hamster who ventured into that guy's you-know-what. OK, it's a lot cleaner than Lemmywinks...
Anywho, you venture across the planet, fighting some creatures along the way and befriending others. And, in a very Legend of Zelda-sounding way, when you accomplish certain tasks, you evolve into a higher-level creature.
As I said, I am STOKED for this game, supposedly dropping in September. I think it will be closer to December, given "Spore's" inability to hit its target dates, but as along as it is out in the next 12 months I'll be happy.
IGN.com has a look at the DS verison of Will Wright's "Spore," and the handheld version looks to be everything we could have asked for.
A much smaller-scale game than the impending PC Goliath, in "Spore: Creatures" you play as a singular tiny little creature making his way across the wilderness of one very crazy planet. It's kind of like Lemmywinks... you know, the South Park hamster who ventured into that guy's you-know-what. OK, it's a lot cleaner than Lemmywinks...
Anywho, you venture across the planet, fighting some creatures along the way and befriending others. And, in a very Legend of Zelda-sounding way, when you accomplish certain tasks, you evolve into a higher-level creature.
As I said, I am STOKED for this game, supposedly dropping in September. I think it will be closer to December, given "Spore's" inability to hit its target dates, but as along as it is out in the next 12 months I'll be happy.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Buy Pile Report
Remember how I said this week's crop of books was solid, without any heavy hitters? Well the solid books all seemed to take a step up this week.
Not the least of which was Justice League of America #18. Alan Burnett absolutely knocked his main story in this issue out of the park, making the issue the best one since Brad Meltzer left the book. Honestly, Burnett's first two stories as fill-in writer, dealing with the JLA's reaction to finding out about the 'Salvation Run' planet, have been a thrill and have felt like a seemless transition from Meltzer's great run.
Well, seem-less if you forget about the four horrific issues regular writer Dwayne McDuffie wrote in-between. Speaking of McDuffie, after Burnett's main story dealing with the JLA giving villains asylum and the Suicide Squad invading the JLA Watchtower, McDuffie wrote a short backup story that completely changes the Red Tornado's character forever.
In the space of eight pages, McDuffie makes it so Reddy will essentially be a super-powered robotic human, who can feel and touch just like anyone else, only repairs himself when he gets hurt. Umm... isn't the thing that makes Reddy unique the fact that he is a robot living as a man and NOT A MAN? Oh, and he also discusses the dangers in doing this with his wife for about 2 panels. Real heartfelt. It felt like the kind of fast-food level storytelling you would find on a cartoon. Oh wait, isn't that where McDuffie came from?
Honestly, DC, can you just fire McDuffie already and let us have Alan Burnett full time?
Even better than JLA, though, was Countdown to Final Crisis #10. YES, COUNTDOWN! There are just so many moments that will drop your jaw — from Mary Marvel's return, to Karate Kid's "death," to Granny Goodness' demise, to Brother Eye becoming Apocalypse! Now, I cannot stand Brother Eye, but seeing him become a planet is awfully neat.
To be perfectly honest, I am loving Countdown now. In fact, my only nitpick with it nowadays is that it's looking like this cast of characters from Countdown is not going to impact "Final Crisis" one bit — and really, what the hell was DC Counting down to with this cast in the first place if they are not involved with the finale?
Also hitting the ball out of the park this week is Death of the New Gods #6. The penultimate chapter features some awe-inspiring artwork to go with the titanic death of Orion (come on, you knew it was coming!) and the revelation (finally!) of who the killer is.
Next month's issue should be a satisfying conclusion — and the best part is that I really still have no idea how it will all wrap up. I know we've heard that only one New God will survive, and I know Darkseid has been our narrator for some time — but I just have the feeling that DC has something up their sleeves on this finale.
Finally, the only Marvel book I picked up this week was Ultimate X-Men #91, because Ultimate Apocalypse debuted. And the question was, would the coolness that is Apocalypse translate into an actually readable Ultimate X-Men story?
Well, X-Men fans, jump on board to this story now. It's not perfectly done, but Ultimate Apocalypse is pretty sweet. He has the ability to control mutants' minds and powers, and through controlling one mutant, he can control all other mutants that that mutant has come into contact with (Yeah, I know, it doesn't make much sense... still it's cool! ... oh, and doesn't that sound like those old AIDS adds?)
Next issue Professor X and Cable will be taking a swing at ole' A-Poc, so you may want to pick this book up, at least for the next few issues.
Not the least of which was Justice League of America #18. Alan Burnett absolutely knocked his main story in this issue out of the park, making the issue the best one since Brad Meltzer left the book. Honestly, Burnett's first two stories as fill-in writer, dealing with the JLA's reaction to finding out about the 'Salvation Run' planet, have been a thrill and have felt like a seemless transition from Meltzer's great run.
Well, seem-less if you forget about the four horrific issues regular writer Dwayne McDuffie wrote in-between. Speaking of McDuffie, after Burnett's main story dealing with the JLA giving villains asylum and the Suicide Squad invading the JLA Watchtower, McDuffie wrote a short backup story that completely changes the Red Tornado's character forever.
In the space of eight pages, McDuffie makes it so Reddy will essentially be a super-powered robotic human, who can feel and touch just like anyone else, only repairs himself when he gets hurt. Umm... isn't the thing that makes Reddy unique the fact that he is a robot living as a man and NOT A MAN? Oh, and he also discusses the dangers in doing this with his wife for about 2 panels. Real heartfelt. It felt like the kind of fast-food level storytelling you would find on a cartoon. Oh wait, isn't that where McDuffie came from?
Honestly, DC, can you just fire McDuffie already and let us have Alan Burnett full time?
Even better than JLA, though, was Countdown to Final Crisis #10. YES, COUNTDOWN! There are just so many moments that will drop your jaw — from Mary Marvel's return, to Karate Kid's "death," to Granny Goodness' demise, to Brother Eye becoming Apocalypse! Now, I cannot stand Brother Eye, but seeing him become a planet is awfully neat.
To be perfectly honest, I am loving Countdown now. In fact, my only nitpick with it nowadays is that it's looking like this cast of characters from Countdown is not going to impact "Final Crisis" one bit — and really, what the hell was DC Counting down to with this cast in the first place if they are not involved with the finale?
Also hitting the ball out of the park this week is Death of the New Gods #6. The penultimate chapter features some awe-inspiring artwork to go with the titanic death of Orion (come on, you knew it was coming!) and the revelation (finally!) of who the killer is.
Next month's issue should be a satisfying conclusion — and the best part is that I really still have no idea how it will all wrap up. I know we've heard that only one New God will survive, and I know Darkseid has been our narrator for some time — but I just have the feeling that DC has something up their sleeves on this finale.
Finally, the only Marvel book I picked up this week was Ultimate X-Men #91, because Ultimate Apocalypse debuted. And the question was, would the coolness that is Apocalypse translate into an actually readable Ultimate X-Men story?
Well, X-Men fans, jump on board to this story now. It's not perfectly done, but Ultimate Apocalypse is pretty sweet. He has the ability to control mutants' minds and powers, and through controlling one mutant, he can control all other mutants that that mutant has come into contact with (Yeah, I know, it doesn't make much sense... still it's cool! ... oh, and doesn't that sound like those old AIDS adds?)
Next issue Professor X and Cable will be taking a swing at ole' A-Poc, so you may want to pick this book up, at least for the next few issues.
Pregnancy and spousal murder in FABLE 2
There is way too much great news to blog about everything coming out of the GDC this week, but this really caught my eye today from IGN.com at THIS LINK...
Hands on impressions with FABLE 2, which go into hefty detail on what you can and cannot do in the game.
You can get knocked up as a female hero, or do the knocking as a male.
You can, apparently, eat food in front of your starving children, and leave you starving spouse home alone caring for the kid while you go out and carouse.
You cannot kill your spouse... But your hired muscle can.
This is shaping up to be one screwed up and incredible sounding game!
Hands on impressions with FABLE 2, which go into hefty detail on what you can and cannot do in the game.
You can get knocked up as a female hero, or do the knocking as a male.
You can, apparently, eat food in front of your starving children, and leave you starving spouse home alone caring for the kid while you go out and carouse.
You cannot kill your spouse... But your hired muscle can.
This is shaping up to be one screwed up and incredible sounding game!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
This week's comic expectations
So, it should be a solid week, with several strong titles, but nothing really looks like it will blow us away.
From Marvel, I'm looking for two titles in specific:
1) Hulk #2: Listen to this news on Red Hulk, from writer Jeph Loeb in a USA Today story: "The Red Hulk is the kind of Hulk we haven’t seen before — a thinking, calculating, brutal weapon-toting kind of Hulk. Everything the Green Hulk isn’t, the Red Hulk is."
Umm... Jeph... Hulk has been like that before. He's been all sorts of things, smart, dumb, gray, weapons user... I respect you and all, man, but that's really one of the dumbest things any creator has said in a while, unless you plan on backing your talk up with a truly unique issue this week.
2) Ultimate X-Men #91: For as useless as the Ultimate Universe has been lately, you still have to get stoked at the idea of Ultimate Apocolypse. He just made his first appearance last issue, and we also have th Ultimate Phoenix that might rear her head, so this new storyline might be worth reading. Or, it might be crap. It is the Ultimate Universe, after all.
DC actually has a lot more than Marvel to like this week, including the Brave and the Bold #10, which is always solid, and Countdown to Final Crisis #10, which has just been heating up more and more. Still, two books in particular stand out for me with them as well.
1) Death of the New Gods #6: This mini has just built bigger and bigger since that jaw-dropping first issue that killed off Big Barda. In No. 5, Orion was accused of being the murderer, Mr. Miracle went absolutely nuts and is all set to fight Superman — and, oh, did I mention the ACTUAL killer was already found by Metron and he is pretty darned confident?
2) Justice League of America #18: For as horrible as this title has been since Dwayne McDuffie took the reins, this current story arc (not coincidentally not written by McDuffie) about the JLA finding out about the 'Salvation Run' Island and being none-too-happy about it is not only an interesting idea, but also its been pretty well executed so far.
From Marvel, I'm looking for two titles in specific:
1) Hulk #2: Listen to this news on Red Hulk, from writer Jeph Loeb in a USA Today story: "The Red Hulk is the kind of Hulk we haven’t seen before — a thinking, calculating, brutal weapon-toting kind of Hulk. Everything the Green Hulk isn’t, the Red Hulk is."
Umm... Jeph... Hulk has been like that before. He's been all sorts of things, smart, dumb, gray, weapons user... I respect you and all, man, but that's really one of the dumbest things any creator has said in a while, unless you plan on backing your talk up with a truly unique issue this week.
2) Ultimate X-Men #91: For as useless as the Ultimate Universe has been lately, you still have to get stoked at the idea of Ultimate Apocolypse. He just made his first appearance last issue, and we also have th Ultimate Phoenix that might rear her head, so this new storyline might be worth reading. Or, it might be crap. It is the Ultimate Universe, after all.
DC actually has a lot more than Marvel to like this week, including the Brave and the Bold #10, which is always solid, and Countdown to Final Crisis #10, which has just been heating up more and more. Still, two books in particular stand out for me with them as well.
1) Death of the New Gods #6: This mini has just built bigger and bigger since that jaw-dropping first issue that killed off Big Barda. In No. 5, Orion was accused of being the murderer, Mr. Miracle went absolutely nuts and is all set to fight Superman — and, oh, did I mention the ACTUAL killer was already found by Metron and he is pretty darned confident?
2) Justice League of America #18: For as horrible as this title has been since Dwayne McDuffie took the reins, this current story arc (not coincidentally not written by McDuffie) about the JLA finding out about the 'Salvation Run' Island and being none-too-happy about it is not only an interesting idea, but also its been pretty well executed so far.
Wednesday's comic releases
HERE is your list for this week's comic book releases.
Some very strong DC titles this week, to go with RED HULK in Hulk #2.
Some very strong DC titles this week, to go with RED HULK in Hulk #2.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
This week's video game releases
Click THIS LINK for your weekly video game release list.
The big title this week? "CABAL Online," The MMO where you pretend to be Madonna, converting everyone to your kooky religion.
What? That's Kabbalah? Then what the hell is Cabal?
Screw it, just buy "FIFA Street 3."
The big title this week? "CABAL Online," The MMO where you pretend to be Madonna, converting everyone to your kooky religion.
What? That's Kabbalah? Then what the hell is Cabal?
Screw it, just buy "FIFA Street 3."
Friday, February 15, 2008
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Umm... yeah... apparentlty "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith," is coming out in June.
The game will not only be a "Guitar Hero" game, but also a role-playing game, as you ride the band's road to the top. I'm hoping they show the part where Aerosmith guest-starred on "Wayne's World," that was hilarious. We'll have a full story in Saturday's Gaming page.
But, am I the only one who think we've had just about enough of the same game? Granted, this one adds a certain RPG aspect to the mix, but after "Guitar Hero," "Guitar Hero 2," "Guitar Hero 3," and "Rock Band," do we really need yet another rhythm music game? And one that has only one band's songs, no less?
Maybe it's just that this game was dirt cheap to produce given it looks like it just uses the same old "Guitar Hero 3" programming, but is there really THAT BIG of a Market for this game?
Maybe I'm just an old fart who spends too much time with a DS and not enough time with an axe. All I know is, I aint' buyin'!
The game will not only be a "Guitar Hero" game, but also a role-playing game, as you ride the band's road to the top. I'm hoping they show the part where Aerosmith guest-starred on "Wayne's World," that was hilarious. We'll have a full story in Saturday's Gaming page.
But, am I the only one who think we've had just about enough of the same game? Granted, this one adds a certain RPG aspect to the mix, but after "Guitar Hero," "Guitar Hero 2," "Guitar Hero 3," and "Rock Band," do we really need yet another rhythm music game? And one that has only one band's songs, no less?
Maybe it's just that this game was dirt cheap to produce given it looks like it just uses the same old "Guitar Hero 3" programming, but is there really THAT BIG of a Market for this game?
Maybe I'm just an old fart who spends too much time with a DS and not enough time with an axe. All I know is, I aint' buyin'!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Grant Morrison spills beans on "Final Crisis"
Newsarama.com has a GREAT interview with Grant Morrison up at THIS LINK, talking about the upcoming "Final Crisis."
Get a load of this quote from Grant, who I still hold a little grudge against for the whole Cyclops/Jean Grey breakup thing:
Get a load of this quote from Grant, who I still hold a little grudge against for the whole Cyclops/Jean Grey breakup thing:
Well, for me, the great thing about this story is that the New Gods themselves are out of the picture. The idea is that the war between the gods has been won, and evil has won, and evil has now come to Earth to enact its revenge against every living thing. So it’s essentially good versus evil, and that’s what the story is all about.My jaw literally dropped when reading this. It's like the old "Super Powers" series — only Badass.
In previous cases where the heroes of the DCU have faced Darkseid, they’ve had the powers and the technology of the New Gods to help them…this time they’re alone against absolute overwhelming cosmic evil.
So from there, it’s quite easy to get into the mind of characters like Darkseid and Granny Goodness and Desaad, because they represent human potentials for nastiness taken to the extreme. You know, we’ve all got a little bit of that in us, but the evil gods are mainlining the bad stuff. So it’s just kind of ramping that up to the max and letting them loose.
They’re very easy characters to work with, because they just represent something so primal and so basic that it’s classic. It’s pure evil, and how often do you see pure evil in comics these days? Things have gotten so gray – the lines between heroes and villains have gotten so blurred and ambiguous. We thought, “let’s take it all back to what superhero comics are all about and go big.”
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