TellTale sure does know how to drop a release in timely ways that make even the most composed of geeks giggle like a fan-girl. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The TellTale Series (that's a mouthful) had its first episode release within just a few days of the second Guardians film hitting theaters back in May. Now, riding on the coattails of not only the release of the second season of their Batman series, but the release day of GotG Vol.2 on DVD/Blu-Ray/4K/Digital (all the releases), the hype was all-too real and all too intense for the third episode. It's a hype that built up a lot of anticipation and excitement for me, Guardians is one of my favorite franchises of all time, and after binging both movies in the span of about a day I was needing a fix for some more Star-Lord and his band of misfits. So, naturally, it auto-downloaded on Tuesday and I blew threw it in a matter of about an hour or so - it's not the finest installment in TellTale history, it has some flaws, but it definitely got a couple of really good laughs out of me and showcased unique spins on back-stories that really made the wait worthwhile. So, if you're interested in getting the low-down or just want to hear my perspective on the installment, please read on.
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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. TellTale can do no wrong, I'm just going to say that right now. I've played every TellTale game from beginning to end and have loved every moment of every game (yes, even that weird Minecrat one), playing some of them up to six times all the way to completion just because I can't get enough. But this, this is a masterpiece of gaming craftsmanship - TellTale's Guardians of the Galaxy hits the ground running with all the sass, class, and smart-ass nonsense everyone adored about the film and the comic book inspiration it came from. The voice acting is on point, the character design is sharp, and the dialouge is as witty as you'd expect from one of the funniest installments in Marvel history. It's a thrill-ride. As a fan, there's nothing more satisfying than taking a favorite story or hero and getting to control of the narrative with your own hands. It's why TellTale has been so successful; we crave the ability to take the apocalypse survivors and the Caped Crusader and set their course for them, so it's no surprise that TTG's GotG has premiered strong and become an instant fan-favorite. Here's the low-down on episode one.... As a 90s kid born of a Trekkie and an obsessive Batman fan, it was inevitable that I would grow up to have a love of the galaxies and strong, aloof comic book heroes. Bedtime for me and my brother consisted of The Amazing Spider-Man, Batman: The Animated Series and most importantly, X-Men: The Animated Series. The iconic yellow-clad, gruff voiced Logan became my standard for what a superhero should be from a very young age. To this day he is still the standard. He will always hold my heart-strings tightly in his adamantium clad hands as my hero. So many memories of my childhood consist of being glued to the TV just waiting for X-Men to come on, and as I got older the film franchise (no matter what the haters and critics say) became a regular binge-session guilty pleasure - with the Wolverine spin-offs being my consistent favorites (also contrary to what people say). I love this franchise, it's the reason I have a white stripe in my hair and find comfort in the fact that I am considered weird and that it's okay to feel that way. Naturally, Logan was a big film on my must-see list this year, I had my ticket pre-ordered and I made sure I nabbed the earliest showing I could manage. Last night I settled in for the film, unprepared for (or just unwilling to accept) what was to come. Three hours later the screen went dark, no end credit scene, no jokes or gags, just the iconic "Logan" appearing and disappearing before me. I left the theater ugly crying and sitting in a crumpled heap in my car for fifteen minutes still reeling from the emotional impact this film had on me. As a Marvel fan and as a die-hard lover of all things Wolverine, I could not have been more pleased with how this character went out and after seventeen years of portrayals, this was one of the most powerful performances I've ever seen from Hugh Jackman.
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