The Unexpected
A misconception about comic books is that they are only about superheroes and thus are only made for children or teenagers. However, while the majority of comics are superhero-related, there are dozens of other books that fit different genres….
Detective Comics #2
“Detective Comics #2,” written and drawn by Tony Daniel, has some elements that Batman fans will recognize and an interesting looking new villain. Unfortunately, it fails to live up to the first issue. With that being said, since this…
Action Comics #2 review
It is very hard to top something that was as successful as “Action Comics #1.” The issue was the second best selling issue for September and has gone into its second reprint. But writer Grant Morrison and artist Rags Morales…
Joe Thomas review
R & B star Joe never disappoints his fans. He has released another stunning album. After a two year break, Joe released his ninth studio album, “The Good, The Bad, The Sex” on Oct. 18. He album consists of a…
‘Forza 4’ takes pole position
A game that car lovers and non-car lovers alike can enjoy, “Forza Motorsport 4,” encompasses the cult of cars better than any other racing game on the market. “Forza 4” also accommodates for the less skilled players, who have little…
Zombies ‘Walk’ again
It has been a long wait, but “The Walking Dead” finally returned Sunday night with a brand new episode, “What Lies Ahead,” to kick off the second season of the highly acclaimed AMC show. The 90-minute premiere was everything viewers…
‘Escape’ this Addiction
Several elements made Jane’s Addiction one of the great rock bands of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s: their Led Zeppelin-like swagger, lead singer Perry Farrell’s frenzied, caterwauling vocals, the Hendrix-esque guitar histrionics of Dave Navarro and the heavy-yet-melodic rhythm…
One good ‘Thing’ leads to another
It seems like Hollywood has little to offer as of late except for remakes and sequels. When Mattijs van Heijningen Jr. was given the go ahead to make the 2011 installment of “The Thing,” a lot of people shook their…
Gardiner talks writing in game design
Complete immersion stands as the ultimate goal of a good video game production, said a prominent video game designer this past Monday. Jeff Gardiner, a graduate of Oswego State, stressed the importance of fundamental writing skills, scripting and player immersion…
‘Arkham City’ album fuses rock and Batman
When most people think of Batman, chances are they don’t equate the Dark Knight with alternative and rock music. But with the release of “Batman Arkham City: The Album,” though, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, WaterTower Music and DC Entertainment have…
