![]() (Spoilers ahead for certain choices and story arcs in regard to TellTale Games' The Walking Dead: A New Frontier - remember, the game is tailored to how you play, some of the details listed may not happen in your play-through so enjoy!) Anyone who knows me or is familiar with my blog knows I am a die-hard TellTale Games fanatic (I have been waiting for months for this release) - so it's no surprise I grabbed some covfefe (hehe) and pulled a late night after back-to-back work shifts to finish out the wonderfully woven narrative of Javi and his rag-tag gang of survivors in TellTale's "A New Frontier" - the third installment in their critically acclaimed Walking Dead series. I will admit, I wasn't sure how they were going to close out this season, since all hell broke lose in Richmond at the conclusion of episode four and it would be pretty hard to top the finales of some of the other TTG classics (I'm sorry, the end of Game of Thrones will always be one of the most powerful closing chapters they've produced and cannot be surpassed). But "From The Gallows" proved itself to be a satisfying, if not heart-breaking conclusion - taking its time to focus on family, love, and leaving behind a legacy that you can be proud of when you leave this world. As always, I was left wanting more, but feeling a nice sense of closure that I tend to lack when I finish out a season (I need answers for Tales from the Borderlands and Wolf Among Us.... and Game of Thrones.... like, really, TellTale you guys have punched so many holes in me it hurts). So, let's talk about this conclusion and how my story ended.
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![]() It's been about a week and a half since Bethesda and Arkane Studios released the highly anticipated Prey into the hands of gamers. I'm one of those lucky few who still has a video rental store in town so I was able to rent it for a while for a mere few bucks and settled in for the ride on release night. It's basically Bioshock meets Deadspace, but in that classic Bethesda feel gamers have come to love over the years (more on that later). The game is gripping, graphically stunning, and has a deep and powerful narrative about the root of human morality. Plus the protagonist is actually a badass you enjoy playing as (one with personality, back-story, and actually feels realistically human). It's a highly in-depth game, more in-depth than I was anticipating, and it really makes the player question their actions for every little step they proceed to take. It's a fun re-invention of the space shooter genre that pays homage to some of the most memorable and loved FPS icons of all time. Prey sees players take control of Morgan Yu, a brilliant, justice driven scientist with an affinity for cooking woks. Our hero is thrust into a chaotic, apocalyptic nightmare aboard the space station Talos I after an experiment goes horribly awry - all thanks to your brother, Alex. Morgan's memory is 'shot full of holes', awakening to find himself in a world he (or she, depending on your opening choice) does not recognize. Accompanied only by a mysterious voice known as January and the pleading of your mad brother Alex, the player must maneuver their way through the remains of an all out war between humanity and a crazed alien species called the Typhon. It's your classic last human standing VS alien hoard story, but it feels fresh and inventive, and coffee mugs will never look the same. ![]() There was no doubt in anyone's mind that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 would be a fantastic film. With an all-star cast, a stellar sound-strack, and an out-of-this-world legacy to follow, Marvel was almost guaranteed to deliver a hysterical follow-up to the surprise 2014 fan-favorite. It had all the makings to be a true successor to the original. I mean, Stallone is in it for crying out loud and Marvel has proven itself with some incredible teasers and promotions leading up to the premier. I pre-ordered my ticket almost a month in advance, I was stoked. Heading into the movie tonight I expected three things; the humor was going to be on point, the story would be a satisfying journey to follow (no matter how ridiculous), and I was going to have a great time. What I didn't expect was the immense heart, strong character development, and over-all emotional roller coaster that had my eyes welling up in its final moments. Powerhouse performances from familiar faces and some very strong introductions from new additions threaded together a bright and colorful narrative about one simple thing (that ends up meaning so much more in its final hoorah) - family. It's a story about finding your place in the galaxy (pun intended) that showcases the mastery of Marvel's ability to take a well-written script and pair it with the right people (in regard to both cast and crew) and deliver on all fronts for fans of both the comics and the Cinematic Universe. And yeah, I cried. It was worth it. |
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