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Game Review: Spider-man (2018)

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Before we start, I would like to get this out of the way: This game really makes you FEEEEEEEEEEEL like Spider-Man. On a more serious note, Spider-Man (2018) is an excellent game, through and through. From the somewhat simple yet epic opening to an expected but memorable ending, Spider-Man (2018) was a blast. I found myself appreciating almost every aspect of the game and wished the game was longer than the roughly 20 hours it took to finish. I'll start with the feature every single reviewer including myself loved: the webslinging. Using webs to move about the city was fun and exciting. While I'll admit that even towards the end of the game I still didn't have a perfect grasp on the mechanics of it, we slinging felt so satisfying and peaceful. I know many people may not be happy but one thing I really liked was the lack of fall damage. It may not be realistic but getting back up immediately after falling down didn't ruin the experience for me. However, I'm

Lost Soul Aside - In Need Of Hype

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Have you ever been in a group project where your colleagues goofed around while you ended up doing all the work? Well, one game developer took that concept to a whole other level. Back in 2016, Yang Bing shocked the gaming industry when he unveiled Lost Soul Aside(LSA), a hack and slash RPG. Not much is known about the story except that it follows the tale of Kazer, a lone wanderer and his sword which is actually a dragon. The trailer was well received for its gameplay style and graphics that were displayed but perhaps the most impressive aspect was the fact that the game was being developed by Yang Bing without any help. After fielding multiple offers from various companies, Sony announced that they would be funding the creation of a full version of Lost Soul Aside and saddled Yang Bing up with a small production team consisting of 10 developers. Now the title of the article isn't entirely accurate nor is it redundant. Sony has actually been promoting the game since

Film Review: Wag The Dog (1998)

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The title of this film is rather strange. At first glance, it looks like an odd combination of words. On the second, an image starts to form in your mind. By the third, you envision a canine continuously turning from left to right, except for its tail which remains stiff and upright in one single position. At this point you ask yourself, "what the heck does this mean?" The answer to this doubt I have implanted into your mind stems from the very core of this film's ideology: Manipulation. Image via Cinematerial.com The story of Wag The Dog follows Connie, a political fixer and Stanley, a Hollywood producer who work together to fix the reputation of America's president before the election. Their solution to this dilemma: start a fake war with a country no one cares about. And the best way to do that is to spread false information through various media outlets such as TV and radio. Keeping its underlying message aside, Wag The Dog is a treat of a movie. Its

Comic Review: Otaku Dad

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Since the 80's, Anime has spread through America like a Polish man starting a wildfire in Montenegro. So it's not surprising to see people older than the age of 40 being into Anime. It is however, a pain to live with one of them Image by Ronnie Filyaw Otaku Dad is a short-lived webcomic written and drawn by Ronnie Filyaw. Originally running from 2015-16, Otaku Dad stands at a mere 55 pages which should take about 2-3 hours to complete, depending on your reading speed. The story is about Hana, a girl who attends a Japanese themed school founded by her Anime obsessed father. According to Ronnie, the story is inspired by classic slice of life Manga while trying to subvert aspects of the genre. Most chapters usually showcase the craziness of her dad and his insistence on spreading his love of Japanese culture. Image by Ronnie Filyaw As a former Otaku, this comic was love at first read. With numerous references to different animes spread across the pages, I was ab