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Question: Is there any chance Once Upon a Time fans will ever get a flashback to the day Regina first adopted Henry? —Lanie
Ausiello: In a manner of speaking, yes. “We are going to explore the origins of what made Regina go get Henry,” series cocreator Adam Horowitz reveals, “what made Regina want a child.”
Question: Once Upon a Time‘s Henry/Neal/Emma rocked “Manhattan.” What’s next for my favorite family?...
Question: Is there any chance Once Upon a Time fans will ever get a flashback to the day Regina first adopted Henry? —Lanie
Ausiello: In a manner of speaking, yes. “We are going to explore the origins of what made Regina go get Henry,” series cocreator Adam Horowitz reveals, “what made Regina want a child.”
Question: Once Upon a Time‘s Henry/Neal/Emma rocked “Manhattan.” What’s next for my favorite family?...
- 2/20/2013
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
The latest episode of The Carrie Diaries was all about the holiday blues. Unfortunately "Endgame" wasn't just disastrous for Carrie and company, but also for the audience.
That is, until the final five minutes when the doorbell rang and a certain someone was waiting on the other side. To this I shouted at my television: "Oh Thank God!" So why was Carrie's Thanksgiving such a letdown?
Everything about the holiday episode felt authentic. The old school recipe cards are exactly what my mom had, the ugly 80s apron, the disgusting act of gutting the turkey, and, of course, the stress. Don't get me wrong, holiday episodes of television can be fantastic. Take any of Gossip Girl's Thanksgivings or The Oc's Chrismukkahs. It just felt like this installment of The Carrie Diaries was injected with tryptophan.
If I wanted to watch an hour about someone cooking and obsessing over a meal,...
That is, until the final five minutes when the doorbell rang and a certain someone was waiting on the other side. To this I shouted at my television: "Oh Thank God!" So why was Carrie's Thanksgiving such a letdown?
Everything about the holiday episode felt authentic. The old school recipe cards are exactly what my mom had, the ugly 80s apron, the disgusting act of gutting the turkey, and, of course, the stress. Don't get me wrong, holiday episodes of television can be fantastic. Take any of Gossip Girl's Thanksgivings or The Oc's Chrismukkahs. It just felt like this installment of The Carrie Diaries was injected with tryptophan.
If I wanted to watch an hour about someone cooking and obsessing over a meal,...
- 2/19/2013
- by leigh.raines@gmail.com (Leigh Raines)
- TVfanatic
One of the most hotly anticipated games of 2013 is BioShock Infinite, a dark steampunk adventure set in an alternate-universe in 1912 on the flying city of Columbia. It’s the first game that designer Ken Levine has completed since the first BioShock, the Ayn-Rand-Goes-to-Atlantis megahit that is still widely regarded as one of the great achievements in modern gaming. EW got to play the first few hours of Infinite, and then we spoke to Levine about exploring mature themes, the violent videogame controversy, and how Dungeons & Dragons saved his sanity. BioShock Infinite is set for a March 26 release on Windows, PlayStation...
- 2/14/2013
- by Aaron Morales
- EW.com - PopWatch
Irrational Wants To Part You From Your $150 With Fancy 'Bioshock Infinite' Ultimate Songbird Edition
The winged menace of the Songbird can be yours along with a host of other extras as Irrational and 2K Games announce two special editions for Bioshock Infinite's 2013 release.
If you're ready to shell out $149.99 Usd for the Ultimate Songbird Edition, the big get here is the 9.5" replica Songbird statue, depicting one of the enemies from Bioshock Infinite. From the looks of it, this bad boy has collapsible wings, which you can tuck behind it.
The Songbird is based on a design from Irrational artist Robb Waters who also came up with the look for Bishock's Little Sisters. Its look seems to be carrying over the steampunk aesthetic of Columbia, Infinite's floating city setting, with just a little but of Gothic monster thrown in for good measure.
Here are the full contents of the Ultimate Songbird Edition along with a Murder of Crows keychain and a Handyman replica:
--A 3-inch...
If you're ready to shell out $149.99 Usd for the Ultimate Songbird Edition, the big get here is the 9.5" replica Songbird statue, depicting one of the enemies from Bioshock Infinite. From the looks of it, this bad boy has collapsible wings, which you can tuck behind it.
The Songbird is based on a design from Irrational artist Robb Waters who also came up with the look for Bishock's Little Sisters. Its look seems to be carrying over the steampunk aesthetic of Columbia, Infinite's floating city setting, with just a little but of Gothic monster thrown in for good measure.
Here are the full contents of the Ultimate Songbird Edition along with a Murder of Crows keychain and a Handyman replica:
--A 3-inch...
- 10/18/2012
- by Charles Webb
- MTV Multiplayer
Before they hit the road for Wisconsin for the first stop of the National Tour, the Little Sisters of Hoboken hit the lanes The habit-clad cast of Nunset Boulevard The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show recently met the press at NYCs Bowlmor Lanes, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the cast. Check out what they had to say below...
- 10/17/2012
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Before they hit the road for Wisconsin for the first stop of the National Tour, the Little Sisters of Hoboken hit the lanes The habit-clad cast of Nunset Boulevard The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show will met the press earlier today at NYCs Bowlmor Lanes, and you can check out a sneak peek below. Be sure to check back later for full coverage...
- 9/27/2012
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Last week, I wrote about the awesome folks of Warehouse 13, whom I was lucky enough to meet after attending their panel at Dragon*Con. But they weren’t the only fantastic people at the con, oh no. In fact, Dragon*Con is always so packed with amazing guests that I never get to see or meet all of them, and am left lamenting the fact that I missed Dean Cain’s panel or never got to say hi to Jewel Staite or Sean Maher in the Walk of Fame, despite running around from hotel to hotel like a hyperactive kid in a candy store. But I did get to see and meet a lot of cool folks, and that’s what I’m here to share, so here we go!
The first event I got to was a fantastic Lord of the Rings panel, featuring Billy Boyd (Pippin), Craig Parker...
The first event I got to was a fantastic Lord of the Rings panel, featuring Billy Boyd (Pippin), Craig Parker...
- 9/11/2012
- by Emily S. Whitten
- Comicmix.com
British Board of Film Classification has apparently outed BioShock Ultimate Rapture Edition for release in the UK. The game will include both BioShock and BioShock 2 with all the Dlc that has been released for both games. The original BioShock Dlc was more in-game items like extra plasmids, while BioShock 2 received more multiplayer based Dlc. However, BioShock 2 did get one single player piece of Dlc called Minerva’s Den.
The listing for the game has been pulled down, but not before a full explanation of what is contained in BioShock Ultimate Rapture could be copy and pasted (warning possible spoilers):
“During normal gameplay, the BioShock Ultimate Rapture compilation contains frequent strong bloody violence. The depiction of violence is similar throughout the original game and its sequel, with sight of spraying blood as enemies are attacked with a range of weapons, including a mechanised drill and a rivet gun.
“In spite...
The listing for the game has been pulled down, but not before a full explanation of what is contained in BioShock Ultimate Rapture could be copy and pasted (warning possible spoilers):
“During normal gameplay, the BioShock Ultimate Rapture compilation contains frequent strong bloody violence. The depiction of violence is similar throughout the original game and its sequel, with sight of spraying blood as enemies are attacked with a range of weapons, including a mechanised drill and a rivet gun.
“In spite...
- 6/15/2012
- by Matt Mann
- Obsessed with Film
Kim went out of town for a few days and you'll never believe who she let stay at her mega-mansion and drive her Range Rover! There's only one man Kim Kardashian trusts to stay at her house when she goes away, and HollywoodLife.com has the Exclusive photo! It's her best friend, and star of E!'s The Spin Crowd, Jonathan Cheban! Even though these two are strictly friends, there's no one else she trusts more! Jonathan was in town to go to the Oscars with Kim and her sister Kourtney Kardashian, and now he's jetted off to Miami! We think these two should have their own reality show, don't you? — Chloe Melas More Kardashian News: Kim Kardashian’s Embarrassing Moment: Runs Into Little Sisters At Justin Bieber’s Party Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus & More: Is Hollywood’s Pumped-Up Cleavage Trend Sexy Or Sleazy? Kim Kardashian’s New Royal Revenge...
- 3/5/2012
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
Khloe took to Twitter to tell fans she wants a puppy, and luckily, Miley is a Huge dog lover and wants to go puppy hunting with her! Khloe Kardashian, 27, might be getting a baby sooner than expected! The reality star says she wants a puppy but can't decide what kind. You'll never believe what Miley Cyrus wants her to get! "I want a puppy," Khloe tweeted on March 2. "I just don't know what kind I want ... Hummmmmmmm decisions decisions." Shortly after, Miley responded to Khloe with a puppy plan: "@KhloeKardashian ohhhh let me help you find a rescue :)" Miley even tweeted a pic of her dog Ziggy who is a rescue puppy. We think Miley should totally help Khloe find a furry friend! — Chloe Melas More Kardashian News: Kim Kardashian’s Embarrassing Moment: Runs Into Little Sisters At Justin Bieber’s Party Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus & More: Is Hollywood...
- 3/5/2012
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
The super-sexy star stuns in her busty workout gear -- we think she's trying to show Reggie why she's the woman for him! Kim Kardashian loves to flaunt her curves, and it seems like one of her most recent Twitter pictures was meant to get the attention of the love of her life: Reggie Bush! Kim, 31, took to Twitter on March 3 to write, "Mason wanted to play tennis too!", and posted the sexy pic above. Her nephew Mason Disick was predictably adorable, but Kim's ridiculously low-cut workout gear makes us think she wanted to be the center of attention! And given the spark between her and Reggie, 27, we believe she was trying to remind him of how sexy she is! Do You think Kim was trying to get Reggie's attention, HollywoodLifers? -- William Earl More Kim: Kim Kardashian’s Embarrassing Moment: Runs Into Little Sisters At Justin Bieber’s Party Kim Kardashian,...
- 3/4/2012
- by William Earl
- HollywoodLife
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Allow me to get cheesy here for a moment. Charlize Theron has an energy about her, guys. I interviewed her tonight at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards — my second time chatting with Charlize – and on both occasions it has felt like I am talking to a zen master. She’s just got this vibe — peaceful yet fierce, vibrant yet calm. And man, you can just tell she’s going to kick so much ass as the Evil Queen in Snow White and The Huntsman.
The film features two strong female leads, with Charlize battling Kristen Stewart’s Snow White. The Oscar winner told me the two clicked instantly. “We had amazing chemistry, right off the bat,” she said. “We just really hit it off.”
“We had a great time doing it,” Charlize said of the film. “I hope people enjoy it as much as we did.
Allow me to get cheesy here for a moment. Charlize Theron has an energy about her, guys. I interviewed her tonight at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards — my second time chatting with Charlize – and on both occasions it has felt like I am talking to a zen master. She’s just got this vibe — peaceful yet fierce, vibrant yet calm. And man, you can just tell she’s going to kick so much ass as the Evil Queen in Snow White and The Huntsman.
The film features two strong female leads, with Charlize battling Kristen Stewart’s Snow White. The Oscar winner told me the two clicked instantly. “We had amazing chemistry, right off the bat,” she said. “We just really hit it off.”
“We had a great time doing it,” Charlize said of the film. “I hope people enjoy it as much as we did.
- 1/13/2012
- by Kate Spencer
- TheFabLife - Movies
While a major trend at the Critic’s Choice Movie Awards was goth, with a lot of beautifully textured black gowns spotted on the red carpet, a more feminine color also made its presence felt at the event. Careening wildly to the other end of the color spectrum, pink also staked its claim. Viola Davis and Busy Phillips picked more punchy shades, wearing gorgeous vibrant raspberry. Busy picked an Antonio Berardi gown, while Viola chose a Raoul number. Jessica Chastain and Missi Pyle were a lot more sedate. Jessica looked lovely in a pink Balenciaga column and Missi wore a blush, strapless Grecian gown that looks quite Marchesa-esque.
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Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Red Carpet 12 Best-Dressed
Gothic Romance Sweeps The Critics’ Choice Red Carpet
Little Sisters Elizabeth Olsen, Elle Fanning...
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Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Red Carpet 12 Best-Dressed
Gothic Romance Sweeps The Critics’ Choice Red Carpet
Little Sisters Elizabeth Olsen, Elle Fanning...
- 1/13/2012
- by Ambika Muttoo
- TheFabLife - Movies
Elle Fanning’s Rodarte gown at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards fit her personality perfectly — playful and light, yet totally glam. I chatted with the Super 8 actress about her love of fashion and her growing reputation as a style icon. “I’ve always loved clothes ever since I was little,” she told me, adding that she’s “really close” with Rodarte designers Laura and Kate Mulleavey. Elle, who was nominated for Best Young Actor/Actress, was giddy when discussing her status. “I look up to so many people in fashion,” she said, “so it’s funny for people to say that I’m a fashion icon.”
Elle’s big sister, Dakota, has outed her as a serious Robert Pattinson fan, so I had to ask her about maybe one day working with the Twilight star. “I would love that!” said Elle. “My sister said he was so nice, and...
Elle’s big sister, Dakota, has outed her as a serious Robert Pattinson fan, so I had to ask her about maybe one day working with the Twilight star. “I would love that!” said Elle. “My sister said he was so nice, and...
- 1/13/2012
- by Kate Spencer
- TheFabLife - Movies
For some people, an awards show is all about who wins and who’s snubbed. For those people, we have this list. For others, however, it’s about all of those other moments in-between — the awkward speeches, the hilarious skits, the cutaways to the tipsy A-listers sitting at tables full of empties. Here’s a list of our favorites from the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards (in chronological order):
» Octavia Spencer began her Best Supporting Actress speech with a flustered, “Well I’m not prepared, I wasn’t a Girl Scout.” But then she pulled it together and quite elegantly thanked a whole lot of people.
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» Christopher Plummer in his pink shirt, said he was “completely turned on” by his Supporting Actor win. “At my age, I need all the help I can get in that department.”
» When Elizabeth Olsen and Maya Rudolph...
» Octavia Spencer began her Best Supporting Actress speech with a flustered, “Well I’m not prepared, I wasn’t a Girl Scout.” But then she pulled it together and quite elegantly thanked a whole lot of people.
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» Christopher Plummer in his pink shirt, said he was “completely turned on” by his Supporting Actor win. “At my age, I need all the help I can get in that department.”
» When Elizabeth Olsen and Maya Rudolph...
- 1/13/2012
- by Sabrina Rojas Weiss
- TheFabLife - Movies
Whew! We’re winding down the evening here after the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, but you know awards season 2012 has just begun. The winners here have a preeeetty good chance of taking home Oscar gold, so as you peruse this list and gallery, let us know if you think they got it right this year!
Best Picture: The Artist
Best Actor: George Clooney, The Descendants
Best Actress: Viola Davis, The Help
Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Best Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, The Help
Best Young Actor/Actress: Thomas Horn, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Best Acting Ensemble: The Help
Best Comedy: Bridesmaids
Best Animated Feature: Rango
Best Documentary Feature: George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Best Foreign Language Film: A Separation
Best Adapted Screenplay: Moneyball, Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, story by Stan Chervin
Best Original Screenplay: Midnight in Paris, Woody Allen
Best...
Best Picture: The Artist
Best Actor: George Clooney, The Descendants
Best Actress: Viola Davis, The Help
Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Best Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, The Help
Best Young Actor/Actress: Thomas Horn, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Best Acting Ensemble: The Help
Best Comedy: Bridesmaids
Best Animated Feature: Rango
Best Documentary Feature: George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Best Foreign Language Film: A Separation
Best Adapted Screenplay: Moneyball, Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, story by Stan Chervin
Best Original Screenplay: Midnight in Paris, Woody Allen
Best...
- 1/13/2012
- by Sabrina Rojas Weiss
- TheFabLife - Movies
While there were splashes of color on the red carpet at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, there was also the predicable black-on-black-on-black ensembles. But the mood was anything but sombre, as those sporting black gowns added an edge to their style with a gothic twist that played off the vampiric undertones of 2011′s trends. Charlize Theron was statuesque in a gown that cascaded in tiers to her feet, with a sleek braid and minimal accessories giving the dark look a modern, fresh feel. Evan Rachel Wood also opted for a floor length gown, and her lacy number, porcelain skin and twisted up-do lent the the look a stoic, old-world air. Judy Greer also went for gothic femininity, in a body-hugging dress overlaid with intricate black lace. Kirsten Dunst wore a beautiful Dior Lbd, and embellished with ribbon and tulle, Kirsten bought her signature quirky, fashion forward style to the runway.
- 1/13/2012
- by Kat George
- TheFabLife - Movies
For those hoping to see a Big Daddy stomping its way into your local multiplex anytime soon, we’ve got some bad news.
Ken Levine, creator of Bioshock and head of Irrational Games, recently cast doubt on the possibility of a movie adaptation of the hit game franchise. The interview arrives courtesy of Industry Gamers.
“We got very close to having it get made – we had a deal in place and a director. But for us there’s no burning [desire] to have a movie made just to get it made. For us and for Take-Two, it’s really got to be something that will a) give the fans something that they want, and b) for those who don’t know BioShock, really introduce them to something that is consistent with the game, and is it going to be a good representation of the game.”
“There are differences between games and movies,...
Ken Levine, creator of Bioshock and head of Irrational Games, recently cast doubt on the possibility of a movie adaptation of the hit game franchise. The interview arrives courtesy of Industry Gamers.
“We got very close to having it get made – we had a deal in place and a director. But for us there’s no burning [desire] to have a movie made just to get it made. For us and for Take-Two, it’s really got to be something that will a) give the fans something that they want, and b) for those who don’t know BioShock, really introduce them to something that is consistent with the game, and is it going to be a good representation of the game.”
“There are differences between games and movies,...
- 11/16/2011
- by Marc
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Back in April of 2009, just weeks after director Gore Verbinski exited Walt Disney Pictures‘ super-popular Pirates of the Caribbean franchise to helm the big-screen adaptation of Take-Two Interactive‘s epic video game BioShock, Universal Pictures froze the project, reportedly balking at its estimated $160 million budget.
The following August, Verbinski stepped out of the director’s chair on the project, remaining a producer while Universal hired Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to helm the big-screen adaptation. All went quiet on the project for quite some time, until Verbinski reassured fans that the movie was still a-go in an interview.
Verbinski said,
“We’re working trying to make it. The problem with BioShock was: R-rated movie, underwater, horror. It’s a really expensive R-rated movie, so we’re trying to figure out a way working with [director] Juan Carlos [Fresnadillo] to get the budget down and still keep so it’s true to the core audience,...
The following August, Verbinski stepped out of the director’s chair on the project, remaining a producer while Universal hired Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to helm the big-screen adaptation. All went quiet on the project for quite some time, until Verbinski reassured fans that the movie was still a-go in an interview.
Verbinski said,
“We’re working trying to make it. The problem with BioShock was: R-rated movie, underwater, horror. It’s a really expensive R-rated movie, so we’re trying to figure out a way working with [director] Juan Carlos [Fresnadillo] to get the budget down and still keep so it’s true to the core audience,...
- 11/16/2011
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
Infinite Chemistry: Ken Levine talks about collaborating with the lead actors of "BioShock Infinite"
The next title being made by Irrational Games may have traded the deep sea milieu of Rapture for the high altitude of Columbia, but that's not the only thing changing from "BioShock" to "BioShock Infinite."
Many of the world-building components in the highly anticipated first-person game show signs of an evolution and among those are the presence of lead characters who talk. Booker DeWitt and the computer-controlled Elizabeth form a bond that Ken Levine--Irrational Games co-founder and creative director--hopes will take storytelling in video games to another level.
I had the chance to speak with Levine after this year's Pax Prime, where he presented a panel with Troy Baker and Courtnee Smith, the actors who are bringing the protagonists of "BioShock Infinite" to life.
What were the qualities that Courtnee and Troy had, as opposed to other actors that you guys auditioned for the parts of Booker and Elizabeth?...
Many of the world-building components in the highly anticipated first-person game show signs of an evolution and among those are the presence of lead characters who talk. Booker DeWitt and the computer-controlled Elizabeth form a bond that Ken Levine--Irrational Games co-founder and creative director--hopes will take storytelling in video games to another level.
I had the chance to speak with Levine after this year's Pax Prime, where he presented a panel with Troy Baker and Courtnee Smith, the actors who are bringing the protagonists of "BioShock Infinite" to life.
What were the qualities that Courtnee and Troy had, as opposed to other actors that you guys auditioned for the parts of Booker and Elizabeth?...
- 9/27/2011
- by Evan Narcisse
- ifc.com
One of science fiction's greatest promises is the melding of man and machine. For decades, authors and creators have imagined what humans would be like with all of our free will bonded to inexhaustible carbon alloys or polymers that would replace bone and muscle. Of course, the question arises as to just how human a person is when silicon circuitry commingles with blood circulation.
In some fictions, there's no angst whatsoever, Steve Austin and Jaime Sommers seemed pretty well-adjusted for being 40% (or whatever) robot, in the classic 1970s TV series "The Six-Million Dollar Man" and "The Bionic Woman." On the other hand, "Robocop" showed future Chicago police officer Alex Murphy's humanity as deeply submerged under all that plating.
In video games, cyborgs have prowled the virtual worlds of arcade machines and home consoles since almost the very beginning. "Deus Ex: Human Revolution" features Adam Jensen, the latest machine-augmented hero in the storied cyberpunk franchise.
In some fictions, there's no angst whatsoever, Steve Austin and Jaime Sommers seemed pretty well-adjusted for being 40% (or whatever) robot, in the classic 1970s TV series "The Six-Million Dollar Man" and "The Bionic Woman." On the other hand, "Robocop" showed future Chicago police officer Alex Murphy's humanity as deeply submerged under all that plating.
In video games, cyborgs have prowled the virtual worlds of arcade machines and home consoles since almost the very beginning. "Deus Ex: Human Revolution" features Adam Jensen, the latest machine-augmented hero in the storied cyberpunk franchise.
- 8/26/2011
- by Evan Narcisse
- ifc.com
Everyone loves an anti-hero. They are not the clean cut types who play by the books or are necessarily the kind and friendly date you bring back to your parents, but instead they kick ass and take names. They are the men (and sometimes women) who know what they need to do but frankly don’t give a damn when they piss someone off, bend the rules to help their cause and if you get in their way you’re bound to know about it.
They are the guys you love and hate but can’t ignore. What Culture picks the Top 8 Anti-Heroes of Shooters…
8. Jack – Bioshock
While maybe not the obvious choice when it comes to anti heroes, the protagonist of Bioshock can become what you make him, most obviously when it comes to the Little Sisters, the choice of saving them or harvesting them for more Adam can...
They are the guys you love and hate but can’t ignore. What Culture picks the Top 8 Anti-Heroes of Shooters…
8. Jack – Bioshock
While maybe not the obvious choice when it comes to anti heroes, the protagonist of Bioshock can become what you make him, most obviously when it comes to the Little Sisters, the choice of saving them or harvesting them for more Adam can...
- 7/8/2011
- by Harriet Jones
- Obsessed with Film
With Mass Effect 3 ranking as one of the most hotly anticipated upcoming releases of next or indeed any year, what better way to look forward to that momentous day than to take a look at the idea of moral implications within video gaming.
Increasingly over the years the option to choose your own path has become more and more popular in the gaming sphere. While less evident in the shooter genre the option to be good or evil is more commonly found with RPGs and action adventure titles.
The idea of choices and their long term effects is not exactly a new concept to the games industry, but the level to which they are implemented has changed to a degree. Titles such as the Silent Hill series have always offered different endings based on choices made within the game, but often these were not explicitly moral choices or the impact...
Increasingly over the years the option to choose your own path has become more and more popular in the gaming sphere. While less evident in the shooter genre the option to be good or evil is more commonly found with RPGs and action adventure titles.
The idea of choices and their long term effects is not exactly a new concept to the games industry, but the level to which they are implemented has changed to a degree. Titles such as the Silent Hill series have always offered different endings based on choices made within the game, but often these were not explicitly moral choices or the impact...
- 7/5/2011
- by Harriet Jones
- Obsessed with Film
The Skinny: The Smithsonian gathered votes for its upcoming Art of Video Games and this week, I detail what I threw my weight behind. Part one is here. Part two is here. Part three is here. Part four is here.Today, I talk about my picks from the last decade or so.
Era 5: Next Generation
Maybe it's because they're compressing so many games on more consoles than in any other era, but Next Generation presented me with tougher decisions than the other four time periods. But, more than that, it's a little trickier to judge the lasting merit of cultural production in the moment it's actually happening. I mean, it feels like I just played "Limbo" a couple of months ago and I know it's great. However, the questions that come up with voting for The Art of Video Games are, "Is it great for the ages? Should it get the time capsule treatment?...
Era 5: Next Generation
Maybe it's because they're compressing so many games on more consoles than in any other era, but Next Generation presented me with tougher decisions than the other four time periods. But, more than that, it's a little trickier to judge the lasting merit of cultural production in the moment it's actually happening. I mean, it feels like I just played "Limbo" a couple of months ago and I know it's great. However, the questions that come up with voting for The Art of Video Games are, "Is it great for the ages? Should it get the time capsule treatment?...
- 4/28/2011
- by Evan Narcisse
- ifc.com
The Walking Dead Survivors’ Guide #1 (of 4)
By: Tim Daniel, Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the cast of The Walking Dead. The Survivor’s Guide is a handy checklist of all the characters who have appeared in the series thus far, alive or dead. This series is a can’t-miss supplement to the hit comic book series that is now a hit TV series on AMC!
The Walking Dead Weekly #15 (Mr)
By: Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Tony Moore
Rick Grimes is on a mission. He’s got a long road ahead of him and many obstacles in his way, but he’s determined. There’s a lot resting on his shoulders. He cannot fail. He must not fail. Too much depends on him.
Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Little Sister’s of Eluria #5 (of 5)
Written by Robin Furth and Peter David
Pencils & Cover by Luke Ross
Finally!
By: Tim Daniel, Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the cast of The Walking Dead. The Survivor’s Guide is a handy checklist of all the characters who have appeared in the series thus far, alive or dead. This series is a can’t-miss supplement to the hit comic book series that is now a hit TV series on AMC!
The Walking Dead Weekly #15 (Mr)
By: Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Tony Moore
Rick Grimes is on a mission. He’s got a long road ahead of him and many obstacles in his way, but he’s determined. There’s a lot resting on his shoulders. He cannot fail. He must not fail. Too much depends on him.
Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Little Sister’s of Eluria #5 (of 5)
Written by Robin Furth and Peter David
Pencils & Cover by Luke Ross
Finally!
- 4/13/2011
- by Dave
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
In yet another case of the film industry failing to fully understand the gaming community, it’s been revealed by Gore Verbinski that the reason behind his stepping down from his role as director on the shelved Bioshock project was because of the studio’s unwillingness to grant the expensive project the R-Rating it clearly needs.
He told Coming Soon;
“I couldn’t really get past anybody that would spend the money that it would take to do it and keep an R rating… alternately, I wasn’t really interested in pursuing a PG-13 version, because the R rating is inherent.
Little Sisters and injections and the whole thing. I just wanted to really, really make it a movie where, four days later, you’re still shivering and going, ‘Jesus Christ!’ It’s a movie that has to be really, really scary, but you also have to create a whole underwater world,...
He told Coming Soon;
“I couldn’t really get past anybody that would spend the money that it would take to do it and keep an R rating… alternately, I wasn’t really interested in pursuing a PG-13 version, because the R rating is inherent.
Little Sisters and injections and the whole thing. I just wanted to really, really make it a movie where, four days later, you’re still shivering and going, ‘Jesus Christ!’ It’s a movie that has to be really, really scary, but you also have to create a whole underwater world,...
- 2/15/2011
- by Paul Tamburro
- Obsessed with Film
ComingSoon.net interviewed director Gore Verbinski on his upcoming “The Lone Ranger” project and the “Bioshock” project that never happened. For “The Lone Ranger,” he indicated Johnny Depp’s Tonto will be the main character of the story. “It’s sort of ‘Don Quixote’ told from Sancho Panza’s point of view,” said Verbinski. “But it’s coming along great. [It] wouldn’t shoot until next year, probably, because Johnny’s doing ‘Dark Shadows.’” Jerry Bruckheimer is set to produce the film for Walt Disney Pictures with a tentative 2012 release date. As for “Bioshock,” Verbinski explained on why it didn’t happen and what his vision would’ve been for this video game adaptation. “I couldn’t really get past anybody that would spend the money that it would take to do it and keep an R rating. Alternately, I wasn’t really interested in pursuing a PG-13 version. Because the R rating is inherent,...
- 2/15/2011
- LRMonline.com
In a recent interview with comingsoon.net director Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean) talked a little bit about The Lone Ranger, which he's attached to direct, and the Bioshock movie, which he was going to directed, but fell apart.
Here's a little description of what Verbinski had to say about The Lone Ranger indicating that Johnny Depp's Tonto will be the main character in the film:
It's sort of 'Don Quixote' told from Sancho Panza's point of view, But it's coming along really great...[It] wouldn't shoot until next year, probably, because Johnny's doing 'Dark Shadows.'
As for what project he will take on between now and The Lone Ranger...
I don't know, honestly. I have quite a few options. If you ask me that question in three weeks, I can probably answer it, but there's too many things that are conflicting schedules and I...
Here's a little description of what Verbinski had to say about The Lone Ranger indicating that Johnny Depp's Tonto will be the main character in the film:
It's sort of 'Don Quixote' told from Sancho Panza's point of view, But it's coming along really great...[It] wouldn't shoot until next year, probably, because Johnny's doing 'Dark Shadows.'
As for what project he will take on between now and The Lone Ranger...
I don't know, honestly. I have quite a few options. If you ask me that question in three weeks, I can probably answer it, but there's too many things that are conflicting schedules and I...
- 2/14/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Last we heard about Gore Verbinski's fifth team up with Johnny Depp [1], The Lone Ranger, Depp said the film [2] was a "very difference approach" to the traditional Lone Ranger/Tonto relationship. Now Verbinski, who'll direct the Disney film, has come out and shed a little light on that statement and also commented on why he couldn't get a film version of the video game Bioshock made. Read his quotes and more after the jump. Verbinski was promoting his latest Depp project (after three Pirates of the Caribbean movies) Rango when he sat down with the guys at Coming Soon [3]. In regards to The Lone Ranger, he had this to say about the story: It's sort of Don Quixote told from Sancho Panza's point of view. That means, as Depp's previous quote and the fact that you can't cast Johnny Depp as a supporting character suggests, Tonto is most likely...
- 2/14/2011
- by Germain Lussier
- Slash Film
Out doing promotion for "Rango" over the weekend, actor Johnny Depp and filmmaker Gore Verbinski ("Pirates of the Caribbean") talked about two other projects that Verbinski has been attached to - the film adaptations of the acclaimed video game "BioShock" and the classic TV series "The Lone Ranger".
"Bioshock" is a passion project for the helmer, one he told Styd would be perfect for 3D, but admits the whole thing will likely never happen - "I couldn't really get past anybody that would spend the money that it would take to do it and keep an R-rating. Alternately, I wasn't really interested in pursuing a PG-13 version. Because the R rating is inherent. Little Sisters and injections and the whole thing."
He adds "I just wanted to really, really make it a movie where, four days later, you're still shivering and going, 'Jesus Christ!'... It's a movie that has to be really,...
"Bioshock" is a passion project for the helmer, one he told Styd would be perfect for 3D, but admits the whole thing will likely never happen - "I couldn't really get past anybody that would spend the money that it would take to do it and keep an R-rating. Alternately, I wasn't really interested in pursuing a PG-13 version. Because the R rating is inherent. Little Sisters and injections and the whole thing."
He adds "I just wanted to really, really make it a movie where, four days later, you're still shivering and going, 'Jesus Christ!'... It's a movie that has to be really,...
- 2/14/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean) has been trying to set up a big screen adaptation of the "BioShock" video game, but has failed to raise money over and over again. It's still a passion project for him, but one that he knows will likely never happen. "I couldn't really get past anybody that would spend the money that it would take to do it and keep an R-rating," he explained. "Alternately, I wasn't really interested in pursuing a PG-13 version. Because the R rating is inherent. Little Sisters and injections and the whole thing. I just wanted to really, really make it a movie where, four days later, you're still shivering and going, 'Jesus Christ!'... It's a movie that has to be really, really scary, but you also have to create a whole underwater world, so the pricetag is high. We just didn't have any takers on an R-rated movie with that pricetag.
- 2/13/2011
- WorstPreviews.com
Gore Verbinski revealed some details about The Lone Ranger during an interview with CominSoon.net. Here is what the director had to say:
"It's sort of 'Don Quixote' told from Sancho Panza's point of view...But it's coming along really great...[It] wouldn't shoot until next year, probably, because Johnny's doing 'Dark Shadows.'"
Verbinski also shared his thoughts on why he believes the BioShock never got off the ground:
"I couldn't really get past anybody that would spend the money that it would take to do it and keep an R rating," he explained, "Alternately, I wasn't really interested in pursuing a PG-13 version. Because the R rating is inherent. Little Sisters and injections and the whole thing. I just wanted to really, really make it a movie where, four days later, you're still shivering and going, "Jesus Christ!"... It's a movie that has to be really,...
"It's sort of 'Don Quixote' told from Sancho Panza's point of view...But it's coming along really great...[It] wouldn't shoot until next year, probably, because Johnny's doing 'Dark Shadows.'"
Verbinski also shared his thoughts on why he believes the BioShock never got off the ground:
"I couldn't really get past anybody that would spend the money that it would take to do it and keep an R rating," he explained, "Alternately, I wasn't really interested in pursuing a PG-13 version. Because the R rating is inherent. Little Sisters and injections and the whole thing. I just wanted to really, really make it a movie where, four days later, you're still shivering and going, "Jesus Christ!"... It's a movie that has to be really,...
- 2/12/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
In a brief interview with Coming Soon, Director Gore Verbinski was questioned about his next planned team-up with actor Johnny Depp, The Lone Ranger: "It's sort of 'Don Quixote' told from Sancho Panza's point of view," said Verbinski of the Justin Haythe script, indicating that Depp's Tonto will actually be the main character, "...But it's coming along really great...[It] wouldn't shoot until next year, probably, because Johnny's doing 'Dark Shadows.'" The Lone Ranger is expected to hit theaters in 2012. Verbinski was also questioned about an adaption of the popular video game BioShock he was once slated to direct and why it never happened: "I couldn't really get past anybody that would spend the money that it would take to do it and keep an R rating," he explained, "Alternately, I wasn't really interested in pursuing a PG-13 version. Because the R rating is inherent. Little Sisters...
- 2/12/2011
- ComicBookMovie.com
Shock Till You Drop's sister site ComingSoon.net had the chance to speak with The Ring director Gore Verbinski as part of the promotion for his upcoming Rango . In addition to discussing a number of other future projects, Verbinski answered a few questions about his proposed (and sadly now defunct) adaptation of the videogame BioShock . "I couldn't really get past anybody that would spend the money that it would take to do it and keep an R-rating," he explained of why the project failed to develop, "Alternately, I wasn't really interested in pursuing a PG-13 version. Because the R rating is inherent. Little Sisters and injections and the whole thing. I just wanted to really, really make it a movie where, four days later, you're still shivering and going,...
- 2/11/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
"Undeclared" is now airing on IFC, and we thought we'd take this opportunity to revisit the show that further cemented broadcast television's inability to recognize the genius of Judd Apatow. Every week, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore will be offering their thoughts on two more episodes.
Episode 11
Rush and Pledge
Written by Kristofor Brown
Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar
Episode 12
Hell Week
Written by Joel Madison & Seth Rogen
Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar
"All you ever do is worship these guys. It's so silly." -- Lizzie
We've got an "Undeclared" two-parter this week, as Steven and Lizzie wade into the pickle juice soaked waters of Greek life on campus. Steven pledges Theta Delta Zeta, where Hal's a legacy member and something of a local legend (he's even got his own cutesy frat nickname: The Halcoholic). Lizzie joins the Theta Delta Zeta sisters, which is not quite a sorority and more like a collection of Theta groupies,...
Episode 11
Rush and Pledge
Written by Kristofor Brown
Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar
Episode 12
Hell Week
Written by Joel Madison & Seth Rogen
Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar
"All you ever do is worship these guys. It's so silly." -- Lizzie
We've got an "Undeclared" two-parter this week, as Steven and Lizzie wade into the pickle juice soaked waters of Greek life on campus. Steven pledges Theta Delta Zeta, where Hal's a legacy member and something of a local legend (he's even got his own cutesy frat nickname: The Halcoholic). Lizzie joins the Theta Delta Zeta sisters, which is not quite a sorority and more like a collection of Theta groupies,...
- 12/10/2010
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
The second annual “Bags and Bling” Champagne Luncheon will take place Friday, November 5, 2010, at the Las Posas Country Club in Camarillo.
The event begins at 11:45 Am with an amazing array of new, designer, and vintage handbags, jewelry and accessories available for purchase or through the silent auction. Attendees also have the opportunity to get their photograph taken wearing “The Necklace,” a diamond necklace made famous by a group of women called “The Jewelias” who are featured in a national bestselling book of the same name.
During the luncheon, Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO Lynne West will present the “Wise, Wonderful Woman of the Year” Award to Kathy Ireland. West says that Ireland was chosen for this honor because “as a business woman, philanthropist, designer, author, wife and mother, she is a wise and wonderful role model for our Little Sisters.”
Read more...
The event begins at 11:45 Am with an amazing array of new, designer, and vintage handbags, jewelry and accessories available for purchase or through the silent auction. Attendees also have the opportunity to get their photograph taken wearing “The Necklace,” a diamond necklace made famous by a group of women called “The Jewelias” who are featured in a national bestselling book of the same name.
During the luncheon, Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO Lynne West will present the “Wise, Wonderful Woman of the Year” Award to Kathy Ireland. West says that Ireland was chosen for this honor because “as a business woman, philanthropist, designer, author, wife and mother, she is a wise and wonderful role model for our Little Sisters.”
Read more...
- 10/15/2010
- Look to the Stars
Marvel Comics has announced the next series in the New York Times best-selling line of Stephen King's Dark Tower adaptations with Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - The Little Sisters of Eluria. Look for Issue #1 in December, 2010.
Renowned scribes Robin Furth and Peter David are joined by acclaimed artist Luke Ross into the ka-tet of creators entrusted by Stephen King himself to bring the adult adventures of his most personal creation to life. Now's your chance to jump onboard the acclaimed Dark Tower franchise with this new blockbuster series!
Issue #1 Synopsis:
Near death from an attack by Slow Mutants, Roland Deschain is taken in by a group of sisters who specialize in anything but the healing arts. These hideous, corpse-like creatures known as the Little Sisters of Eluria have murder on their twisted minds. And in his current, wounded condition, there’s almost nothing the last gunslinger can do to...
Renowned scribes Robin Furth and Peter David are joined by acclaimed artist Luke Ross into the ka-tet of creators entrusted by Stephen King himself to bring the adult adventures of his most personal creation to life. Now's your chance to jump onboard the acclaimed Dark Tower franchise with this new blockbuster series!
Issue #1 Synopsis:
Near death from an attack by Slow Mutants, Roland Deschain is taken in by a group of sisters who specialize in anything but the healing arts. These hideous, corpse-like creatures known as the Little Sisters of Eluria have murder on their twisted minds. And in his current, wounded condition, there’s almost nothing the last gunslinger can do to...
- 9/21/2010
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Marvel have announced the next series in the New York Times best-selling line of Dark Tower adaptations with Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Little Sisters Of Eluria.
Join renowned scribes Robin Furth and Peter David as they welcome acclaimed artist Luke Ross into the ka-tet of creators entrusted by Stephen King himself to bring the adult adventures of his most personal creation to life! After being terribly wounded from a vicious battle with a band of slow mutants, Roland Deschain is taken in by a group of hideous creatures known as the Little Sisters of Eluria and must battle for his life in Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Little Sisters Of Eluria! Now’s your chance to jump onboard the acclaimed Dark Tower series with this new blockbuster series!
Roland’s journey has been long and treacherous and now there is nothing he can do to fend off the Little Sisters...
Join renowned scribes Robin Furth and Peter David as they welcome acclaimed artist Luke Ross into the ka-tet of creators entrusted by Stephen King himself to bring the adult adventures of his most personal creation to life! After being terribly wounded from a vicious battle with a band of slow mutants, Roland Deschain is taken in by a group of hideous creatures known as the Little Sisters of Eluria and must battle for his life in Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Little Sisters Of Eluria! Now’s your chance to jump onboard the acclaimed Dark Tower series with this new blockbuster series!
Roland’s journey has been long and treacherous and now there is nothing he can do to fend off the Little Sisters...
- 9/20/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Video game teasers tend to stick to a certain formula: dazzle the viewer with awesome graphics, show off some of the games' abilities and maybe dribble a little story out to tantalize would-be players. But every so often, one piece of video-centric marketing will float above the rest or sink to join the sludge.
In Clip Analysis, I'll be looking at trailers, teasers and just about any game-related video in an effort to call out what works and what doesn't in terms of communicating a particular game's coolness.
This time, I'll be taking a look at the "Bringing It Home" trailer for the first "BioShock" game and the announcement teaser for its spiritual successor "BioShock Infinite."
Three years is close to an eternity in video game chronology. Even if a game's lucky enough to be successful, the awareness of all the marketing, giveaways and commercials tends to fall away and...
In Clip Analysis, I'll be looking at trailers, teasers and just about any game-related video in an effort to call out what works and what doesn't in terms of communicating a particular game's coolness.
This time, I'll be taking a look at the "Bringing It Home" trailer for the first "BioShock" game and the announcement teaser for its spiritual successor "BioShock Infinite."
Three years is close to an eternity in video game chronology. Even if a game's lucky enough to be successful, the awareness of all the marketing, giveaways and commercials tends to fall away and...
- 8/17/2010
- by Evan Narcisse
- ifc.com
Dmth PosterHere is something fun from Little Sister Films. The clip below is titled "Deliver Me to Hell" and the film is completely interactive. Plus, there are zombies! The short film is a promo' for a New Zealand pizza company, but the commercialization is minimal and horror fans can enjoy delivering a Bar-b-q pizza to a woman surrounded by zombies. Give the film a try and try not to enjoy it.
The film's objective:
"Help Steve get across the city to deliver his pizza without being Killed by the zombies. Make it all the way and put yourself into the draw to win a years supply of Hell Pizza! (Little).
Director/writer: Logan Mcmillan.
Producer Katie O'Brien.
Starring DJ Iwikau, Ben Edwards, and Emily Trenberth.
The first clip for the interactive series is here. The rest is up to you:
"Deliver Me to Hell" at Little Sisters Films:
Little Sisters...
The film's objective:
"Help Steve get across the city to deliver his pizza without being Killed by the zombies. Make it all the way and put yourself into the draw to win a years supply of Hell Pizza! (Little).
Director/writer: Logan Mcmillan.
Producer Katie O'Brien.
Starring DJ Iwikau, Ben Edwards, and Emily Trenberth.
The first clip for the interactive series is here. The rest is up to you:
"Deliver Me to Hell" at Little Sisters Films:
Little Sisters...
- 8/1/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
2K Games has announced single-player downloadable content for BioShock 2. On August 3, the Protector Trials pack will have players defend Little Sisters against swarms of enemies in a variety of challenge rooms. The content will contain six maps based on locations from the main game, alongside three difficulty levels, seven Achievements / Trophies, and new concept art and videos to unlock. 2K Games president Christoph Hartmann also said that it will be the first of many downloadable packs, adding: "The team at 2K Marin has been working hard ever since the launch of BioShock 2 to develop ways for gamers to extend their time in the single-player world of Rapture. (more)...
- 7/1/2010
- by By Matthew Reynolds
- Digital Spy
To say that no one has it harder than a mother is something of an understatement. It’s a responsibility that is constantly shifting and evolving, not only over time but sometimes even on an hourly basis. A typical day can include every conceivable role, from soft-handed nurturer to gentle-but-firm advocate to bad-ass enforcer, and I know some moms that can knock that out before lunch. So, in appreciation of mommies everywhere, I submit for your consideration five of the greatest mothers in video game history.
5. Matriarch Benezia – Mass Effect – It’s hard to tell what she was like before the brain-washing, but by all accounts Benezia was a warm, wise and affectionate mother, with strong psychic powers and a penchant for threatening people with Asari commando units. In any event, her daughter Liara seems to have turned out mostly okay as her interests in archeology and saving the galaxy...
5. Matriarch Benezia – Mass Effect – It’s hard to tell what she was like before the brain-washing, but by all accounts Benezia was a warm, wise and affectionate mother, with strong psychic powers and a penchant for threatening people with Asari commando units. In any event, her daughter Liara seems to have turned out mostly okay as her interests in archeology and saving the galaxy...
- 5/9/2010
- by Jonathan Poole
- GameRant
Last week, my parents announced to myself and my two little sisters that they were going to get divorced. This was not of shock to me as they hadn’t seen eye to eye for at least 3 years and had turned towards a vast array of derogatory terms to describe one another. Nonetheless, it ripped my family apart. Little sisters and parents crying; one big brother, i.e. me, left to act as the sponge. However, I’m no Superman and I was feeling pretty crap myself. So, like any film nerd, I look towards my film collection. I’ve got all the classics from the Godfather trilogy to Oldboy to Citizen Kane; however, none seemed very apt at this moment in time. So, utterly depressed, the situation seemed hopeless. Then, all of sudden, my faithful copy of Horton Hears a Who beams out at me. There is a light...
- 4/26/2010
- by admin@shadowlocked.com (David Brake)
- Shadowlocked
Bioshock 2: A successful sequel with a few imperfections
By James Schlarmann
Score:
(out of 5)
2K’s follow up to their 2007 smash-hit BioShock does what any sequel strives to do, regardless of its medium; it improves on its predecessor. Granted, there are still plenty of holes that while they do not sink or even capsize this sub-oceanic Fps, they still raise my eyebrows. However, those are almost unnoticeable when stacked against everything BioShock2 has going for it.
To begin with, the world of Rapture, the underwater paradise built by the first game’s villain-meets-genius politician Andrew Ryan is just absolutely gorgeous. Fans of the first game can probably still remember just how fantastic everything looked, in all it’s 1950’s art-deco splendor, this world is something you feel like you are actually a visitor in. In fact, it does what is so crucial for any Sci-Fi or Fantasy tale to...
By James Schlarmann
Score:
(out of 5)
2K’s follow up to their 2007 smash-hit BioShock does what any sequel strives to do, regardless of its medium; it improves on its predecessor. Granted, there are still plenty of holes that while they do not sink or even capsize this sub-oceanic Fps, they still raise my eyebrows. However, those are almost unnoticeable when stacked against everything BioShock2 has going for it.
To begin with, the world of Rapture, the underwater paradise built by the first game’s villain-meets-genius politician Andrew Ryan is just absolutely gorgeous. Fans of the first game can probably still remember just how fantastic everything looked, in all it’s 1950’s art-deco splendor, this world is something you feel like you are actually a visitor in. In fact, it does what is so crucial for any Sci-Fi or Fantasy tale to...
- 3/22/2010
- by Monkey Toss TV
The underwater city of Rapture, the setting of 2007's Xbox and PC hit "BioShock" and its just-released sequel "BioShock 2," is aptly named. Few video game worlds are as thrillingly conceived as the alt history utopia gone awry of 2K Games' fantastic franchise. But if the locale is what immediately immerses players in the series' vigorous first-person shooter action, it's the storytelling that's the true lure. As so many critics and fans have proclaimed, the original "BioShock" is a rousing work of game design on both a narrative and gameplay level, marrying form and content in a way that few titles have dared to even try.
That, in the end, the game didn't wholly achieve its lofty goals was a minor letdown, but its ambition and inspiration were stirring. Rarely has a game tried to reflect the ideology of its storyline through its gameplay construction, and it's even more rare that...
That, in the end, the game didn't wholly achieve its lofty goals was a minor letdown, but its ambition and inspiration were stirring. Rarely has a game tried to reflect the ideology of its storyline through its gameplay construction, and it's even more rare that...
- 2/26/2010
- by Nick Schager
- ifc.com
All you budding deep seas divers may wish to stop reading now. If Bioshock 2 is anything to go by, life under the ocean waves isn’t quite the tranquil and peaceful place you may at first believe it to be. Forget sharks and poisonous jelly fish, they are small fry compared to the dangers that await you in the doomed underwater city of Rapture – a dystopian place that is a product of George Orwell’s worst nightmares. Think of it as a modern day tale of Atlantis, except more with mutants, drugs and violence. The original Bioshock placed you in the role of a survivor of a plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean who, upon discovering the city miles under the surface, sought refuge within its walls. Once there, you found the locals were anything but friendly... consisting mainly of genetically-enhanced humans, ten-year-old girls with sea slugs harvested inside them,...
- 2/25/2010
- by Mark Pilkington
- t5m.com
Shutter Island is going to be making waves this weekend. Some will be good, some will be bad, but the point is this should be on everyone’s lips at bars, the water cooler, or wherever people will find themselves after the weekend is over. For me, I loved the hell out of it and while it may not be Scorsese’s best picture, it does show that the man’s DNA is programmed to not have him make bad cinema. Interestingly enough, the movie reminded me of a slew of video games that Master Marty may or may not have culled his influences from. So here’s to the gaming crowd who’s gearing up to see Shutter Island this weekend, we present five games to get you prepped for Shutter Island:
BioShock (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC)
Perhaps Shutter Island’s best asset is how tremendous it was at...
BioShock (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC)
Perhaps Shutter Island’s best asset is how tremendous it was at...
- 2/19/2010
- by Philip Barrett
- ReelLoop.com
Chicago – It’s time to dive back into the world of Rapture, the setting of one of the most anticipated releases of 2010, “Bioshock 2,” the sequel to 2007’s game of the year. Wildly entertaining without being particularly groundbreaking, “Bioshock 2” could be considered a slight disappointment when compared to the first game, but then again so could most titles.
Video Game Rating: 4.0/5.0
2007’s “Bioshock” is easily one of the most beloved games of the last decade, a title that reinvented the modern shooter at a time when it was getting pretty stale. “Bioshock” was an expertly designed game that realized that the emphasis need not always be on more firepower. The elements often left underdeveloped in shooters - storytelling, atmosphere, environment, strategy - were as equally developed as the “really big guns”. The game is an undeniable masterpiece that should be played by everyone with a next-gen console.
Bioshock 2
Photo credit: 2K Games
Naturally,...
Video Game Rating: 4.0/5.0
2007’s “Bioshock” is easily one of the most beloved games of the last decade, a title that reinvented the modern shooter at a time when it was getting pretty stale. “Bioshock” was an expertly designed game that realized that the emphasis need not always be on more firepower. The elements often left underdeveloped in shooters - storytelling, atmosphere, environment, strategy - were as equally developed as the “really big guns”. The game is an undeniable masterpiece that should be played by everyone with a next-gen console.
Bioshock 2
Photo credit: 2K Games
Naturally,...
- 2/18/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
You could argue that 2007's BioShock was just another zombie dystopia shoot-'em-up -- but that's kinda like saying The Matrix was just another sci-fi dystopia shoot-'em-up. The sheer ambition and scope of BioShock's storytelling and setting remain nothing less than a revelation. “Steeped in the objectivist philosophy of Ayn Rand” are not words most people ever expected to use to describe a videogame, and the final act's twist was a true mind-frak that caused me to question the very nature of what it means to play a videogame. Like, whoa. Which is all by way of saying that there is...
- 2/17/2010
- by Adam B. Vary
- EW.com - PopWatch
Short Version: BioShock 2 is an excellent game – mostly because it’s exactly like the first BioShock. For every minor improvement 2K Marin made to the sequel there’s a missed opportunity that could have made the game even better.
Game Rant reviews BioShock 2
The original BioShock was an incredible experience: an engrossing title that provided a number of fresh takes on the first person action genre, as well as drew from a number of literary and philosophical texts – resulting in one of the most engrossing stories in videogame history. The extraordinary mix of story-telling, immersive exploration, and enjoyable combat made playing the original BioShock a unique as well as rewarding journey.
For a franchise built on originality, almost everything in BioShock’s sequel is too familiar. In BioShock 2, the greatest strengths of the original title are still present – but they haven’t evolved in any significant way. In terms of the visual aesthetics,...
Game Rant reviews BioShock 2
The original BioShock was an incredible experience: an engrossing title that provided a number of fresh takes on the first person action genre, as well as drew from a number of literary and philosophical texts – resulting in one of the most engrossing stories in videogame history. The extraordinary mix of story-telling, immersive exploration, and enjoyable combat made playing the original BioShock a unique as well as rewarding journey.
For a franchise built on originality, almost everything in BioShock’s sequel is too familiar. In BioShock 2, the greatest strengths of the original title are still present – but they haven’t evolved in any significant way. In terms of the visual aesthetics,...
- 2/11/2010
- by Ben Kendrick
- GameRant
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