Monday, March 31, 2014

Batman: Arkham Knight - New Villain Announced, plus New Pics & Info, and an Interview with Rocksteady

Rocksteady announced an original character, the Arkham Knight.

More info has emerged for the upcoming Batman game, and Rocksteady will be introducing a new adversary called the Arkham Knight, created specifically for this game. Not much is known so let the speculation begin on whether it is a brand new character, or a previously known character in disguise.

For more info on the game, check out this great interview with Dax Ginn from Rocksteady.



The new game sounds huge. I really hope navigating Gotham with the Batmobile feels as satisfying as it looks in other media. I'm really liking the look of the new character as well. He looks like he might be a good match for the Batman universe.

And now for some awesome new pics!

"I'm sorry Batman, but your princess is on another rooftop." 

The Arkham Knight stands over the Dark Knight.

Rocksteady promises the biggest Arkham game yet.

The Batmobile looks very similar to the Tumbler from the Nolan films.

Did I remember to turn the stove off?

The Arkham Knight in action!

What little has been shown definitely has me excited. I like the Tumbler-like design for the Batmobile, which will be the primary method of transportation around Gotham City. I'm sure that also means plenty of side missions to keep us busy while we tackle the main story. Can't wait to see more.

Batman: Arkham Knight is scheduled to release later this year for the PC, Xbox One, and PS4.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - First Trailer



Check out the first trailer for the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie!



Those turtles sure came out ugly, but their sense of humor appears intact, which is a good thing. They definitely look much larger than previous incarnations, and the way they dress seems to show off their personalities better. For example, Leonardo looks more like a samurai with makeshift armor. We get a very good look at Leo and Mike in the trailer, but we know what the other turtles look like thanks to their action figures.



Raph definitely looks bigger and angrier than the rest, while Don looks slim and more "techy." As big as Mike and Leo looked in the trailer, how much bigger will Raph look? Makes me wonder if their enemies will be even bigger.

This brings up the Foot Clan, whose members appears to be wearing shiny silver masks over their hoods. Their leader is presumably the Shredder, who is played by William Fichtner. I really like Fichtner as an actor, but I'm not sure I buy him as the Shredder. I hope he can make me eat my doubtful words when the film releases.

If you pay close attention the trailer, you will have noticed the infamous "TCRI" canister of ooze. I'm looking forward to see what direction they go with origin of the ooze. Will it be alien, or just created by the Shredder?

Delving deeper into the story, it seems that the Shredder and April O'Neil's father are responsible for the creation of the turtles, which connects April to the turtles' origins. I guess there's no room for serendipity in films nowadays.

I need to see more before I decide to spend some money on this film, but not bad for a first trailer. The short bits of action looked like fun, and I'm intrigued to see where they go with the mythology. I definitely want to see more.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be released in theaters later this year.

Monday, March 24, 2014

X-Men: Days of Future Past Trailer 2



It's here! New trailer with a little Sentinel action!



Everything looks great so far, from the dystopian future to the various mutant powers on display. On the other hand, with so many characters, and time travel elements, this has the potential to be a bit messy. In the meantime, these trailers are doing a great job of subsiding my fears. I remain cautiously optimistic.

X-Men: Days of Future Past is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 23rd.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Community - Dean Pelton's Rap



This might be the best opening segment for any show ever! And that's not just hyperbole...... Well, maybe just a little bit. Nonetheless, this short rap had me rolling on the floor. Enjoy!



It is moments like this that help make Community my favorite sitcom in a long time.

You can catch Community on Thursdays at 8/7c on NBC.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Final Trailer



The final trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is here with a much clearer look at the Rhino!



The action looks like fun, but let's hope the multiple villains don't bog down the story. I'm cautiously optimistic.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is scheduled to hit theaters on May 2nd.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For Trailer



After 9 years, we finally get the first trailer for the anticipated follow-up to Sin City.



I really enjoyed the first film back in 2005. I sincerely hope this new film lives up to that standard. The cast certainly looks stellar.

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For will be released in theaters on August 22.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Batman: Arkham Knight Announcement Trailer



Hi everyone!

Here is the first trailer for the newest game in the Arkham series, Batman: Arkham Knight.



Unlike Arkham Origins, this iteration is being developed by Rocksteady, the studio responsible for the first two games in the series. The main antagonist appears to be Scarecrow this time around, with appearances from many other familiar villains expected, such as Two-Face and the Penguin. Rocksteady also promises an open-world Gotham larger than Arkham City, along with a drivable Batmobile! I can't wait for more info.

Batman: Arkham Knight will be available later this year for PC, Xbox One, and PS4. Preorder the game to get an add-on pack featuring 4 exclusive challenge maps, and a playable Harley Quinn.