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‘Mortal Kombat’ Is Far From a Flawless Victory, But a Little Win for Video Game Adaptations
As far as I am concerned, there are three certainties in life; death, taxes, and film adaptations of video game franchises always being bitterly disappointing or just plain bad. Over the years, so many great games with rich cinematic potential have been severely botched in the adaptation process, resulting in films like Warcraft, Assassin’s Creed, and Super Mario Bros. that range from mediocre to bad to borderline unwatchable. The prospect of a good video game movie after witnessing so many failures now seems like nothing more than a fanboy pipe-dream, but there is hope. It has come in the form of a familiar visage of a dragon symbol. The 1995 adaptation of the massively popular fighting game Mortal Kombat is often considered to be the cream of the crop for video game movies, which to be honest, is not saying much considering its competition. Regardless, it is a fan favorite and after its awful sequel, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation in ’97 and a third film stuck in development hell for years, this long-awaited reboot of the Mortal Kombat franchise for the big screen (or small screen for those watching on HBO Max) has re-instilled this seemingly foolish and dwindling hope. The hope that this film series can reach the heights it did back in ’95 and that cinematic retellings of these beloved games can actually be good.
By MovieBabble5 years ago in Gamers
The Mushroom Kingdom Pole Dancing Championship Presents: Super Mario Pole Dancing Party
Warning: This article contains Super Mario character stripper names and an idea for a Super Mario pole dancing game. If you can not handle all of that, turn back now. For you adventurous types, stamp your hand at the door, change your one-dollar bills into coins and follow me.
By The Nerd Habit5 years ago in Gamers
A Little Ray of Sunshine
The year was 2006. I had been married for two years and my wife and I were expecting our first child. I was officially an adult. I had a family and was knee deep in my first career. I was working at a chemical factory in a lab doing product testing. Pretty much what I had always dreamed about doing right out of college. The only real problem with the job was the hours. The plant never closed, running 24 hours a day for most of the year. Which meant for me anyway 12-hour shifts, two weeks days and two weeks nights. After several months of working there I was exhausted, and I needed a break. My wife decided to plan us a surprise miniature vacation. During one of my weekends off I came home to packed bags and we went and stayed at a local hotel, just disappearing from the world for two days. It was a huge relief for me even though it was literally just down the road and was great fun. It also led me on a path of self-discovery that I did not realize I needed.
By Gray Beard Nerd5 years ago in Gamers
Games and Transmedia
The modern market is filled with debatable concepts and transmedia is one of them. There is plenty of discussion around the term, its distinguishing features, and use cases but the fact remains – it is difficult to launch a selling product without engaging transmedia.
By Hailey Kembell5 years ago in Gamers
Yes, at 44, I Play Minecraft. Top Story - April 2021.
Almost a decade ago, my daughters roped me into playing Minecraft with them on the Xbox 360. Because I'm one of those parents who is easily talked into playing games and what-not, it didn't take much convincing.
By Michael Brockbank5 years ago in Gamers
Top Best YouTube Gaming Channels
The Top Best YouTube Gaming Channels: Many people on YouTube would like to become a gamer and make money playing video games. Now, if this sounds like you, keep reading. Throughout the years, YouTube strengthened the Exports community. By providing influencers with a platform to engage in and promote gameplay content. There are hundreds upon thousands of Esports gamers. They are currently uploading videos into their channels for their dedicated fanbases. However, 10 gamers have managed to grab social media attention. Resulting in the incredible gain of notoriety. Now the gamers on this list like to play video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, Marvel VS. Capcom Infinite, WWE 2K17, GTA 5, Crash Bandicoot, and so much more!. So you should check out what these YouTubers have to offer. Down below is the list of the Top Best YouTube Gaming Channels. Let's Count Down!!!
By Olivia Miller5 years ago in Gamers
How To Build an Imperial Commissar in The Pathfinder RPG
There are few sights as awe-inspiring, or as outright terrifying, as that of an imperial commissar. In their iconic peaked caps and greatcoats, it is their job to motivate the troops... through whatever means necessary. Sometimes that means charging the guns of the enemy with sword in hand, bolt pistol barking. Sometimes it means executing those who falter in their duty, making it clear to every guardsman that no matter the terror before them it cannot be worse than the officer at their backs.
By Neal Litherland5 years ago in Gamers
Thoughts on OMORI
I have never written a video game review before, this will be my first time. That's how much I have to say about OMOCAT'S first and--at the moment--only game, OMORI. On Steam it is tagged as "psychological horror"--which seemed strange to me, as the screencaps previewed on Steam seem very innocuous--adorable, even!
By Jennifer Childers5 years ago in Gamers
Game Review: Outriders
Outriders made a bit of a splash when it first was announced back at E3 2019. While it was overshadowed for a time, Outriders came back into a spotlight with a beta demo that seemingly showcased what was to come in a very positive light. The mechanics were solid, the graphics were decent, and you even got to keep whatever progress you made if you purchased the game after it released. With promises of cross-platform compatibility and a development team that promised a finished, functional product at launch, it seemed like Outriders was shaping up to be a hit. So ... what went wrong?
By The Marvelous Mr. Eden5 years ago in Gamers
Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Should You Buy The Remaster? All The Information You Need To Know To Decide
Hold on to your britches, people. Mass Effect Legendary Edition is just around the corner! I'm going to try and tone it down for you and give you the facts in this article, but I must admit, I am a fanboy of the series. I am geeking out because Mass Effect is in 4K from start to finish, with no mods required!
By The Nerd Habit5 years ago in Gamers
Path Of Exile 3.14 Gives Loot Hunting A New Twist
The evening of April 8, 2021, had a lot to offer for Action-RPG fans: Not only did the closed alpha phase of Diablo 2: Resurrected begin, there was also a lot of new information about the major competitor Path of Exile.
By Richard Patrick Jr.5 years ago in Gamers
