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Lost Under the Weight of a Franchise: In Defense of 'The Bourne Legacy'
I really wasn't interested in ever seeing this one. Indeed, with none of the key players returning, The Bourne Legacy just felt like an unnecessary addition to the iconic and beautifully bookended trilogy of films that changed the spy genre for good. Add to that a fairly negative critical reception and the fact that 2016's Jason Bourne was often summed up as "not as bad as Legacy" and I was perfectly fine with ignoring this seemingly misguided attempt to cash in on a famous franchise.
By Art-Peeter Roosve8 years ago in Geeks
Mirror's Edge Is Coming To Netflix: What Else Should?
Video game adaptations have been prime commodities for Hollywood for the better part of the last couple decades. Although they haven’t received the best reception from viewers, it hasn’t stopped studios from developing the material. Over the years we’ve seen Hollywood introduce us to iterations of our favorite games in films like: Mortal Kombat, Tomb Raider, Prince of Persia, Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Tron, Need for Speed, Hitman and most recently The Angry Birds Movie.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
Home Sweet Home
The ride back to her house was always one she enjoyed. Even though there were very few cars on the highway at this time of day, she always preferred to take the longer scenic route. The winding roads and beautiful foliage mixed with the purple, pink and orange hues the sky had created put her mind at ease. She turned the volume of her music up and sang along to Rihanna's "Same Ol' Mistakes" on repeat as she drove at a steady, comfortable speed.
By Amaris Lynn8 years ago in Horror
Level Up Quickly In 'Assassin's Creed: Origins' with These Tips and Tricks
Assassin's Creed Origins is proving to be the most vibrant, and engaging game that Ubisoft has launched for the franchise in a few years. Exploring the desert sands and lush river vegetation has been absolutely superb, and the seemingly endless collection of murderous bandits, power-hungry soldiers and wild creatures has only added to the excitement that
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
The Death of an Era
The sweatiest day of your teenage life is now coming to an unimaginably sad end. Many 90s kids can say with pure confidence that we dabbled in the wonders of Van’s Warped Tour at one point in our lives. A full day concert of meeting all your favorite bands and artists, jumping into random mosh pits, or even crowd surfing. It was always an exhilarating experience and usually the best day of your summer.
By Antonia Ortiz8 years ago in Beat
Gaming Legacies: The Console Franchises That Defined Generations
Leaving a legacy is something that every game developer hopes to find when they introduce a new character or game in general. If a game is playable and has truly relatable characters, then it's more likely to have a legacy and a fan-base that wants more. A legacy game brings staying power to the developer and allow them to introduce future iterations and new games as well.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Gamers
