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This Russian Cosplayer Hits Hard As Juri From 'Street Fighter'
Street Fighter has come a long way since its arcade days with new characters and shinier graphics introducing it to a new generation of button mashers. Street Fighter V came out ten days ago and although it came out with a slew of problems, people are still kicking away at it. In celebration of all things Street Fighter (and to distract you from the frustration of rage quitters in online matches), I wanted to introduce you to Adelhaid, a cosplayer from Russia who is an absolute stunner as Juri.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Geeks
You Could Be the Next J.J. Abrams: Why Superfans Are Hollywood's Unstoppable Future
In the beginning, comic books and TV shows relied on their creators to tell the stories. The likes of #StanLee, Jim Starlin and Bob Kane would create a character and regale us all with tales of their adventures. Now, a new breed of writer has emerged: one who has a deep, personal connection to the characters as well as an encyclopaedic knowledge of all of their trials and tribulations — the superfan!
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Why I Hope the 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Trailer Showed All We'll See of Robert Downey Jr.
After nearly a decade of waiting, we have finally seen our first look at the #MCU's incarnation of #SpiderMan in his own, standalone film — and the trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming has been met with overwhelming positivity.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Why 'Arrow' Season 6 Will Finally Aim the Show’s Bow in New Directions
It was announced earlier in the week that #Arrow will be returning to The CW for a sixth season. While #TheFlash, #Supergirl and #LegendsOfTomorrow were also renewed, it was this Arrow news that really got me excited.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
5 Ways 'Legends Of Tomorrow' Is Fixing Its Mistakes and Giving Us a Legendary Season 2
Of all the #Arrowverse shows, it's probably fair to say that the one that has improved the most over its previous season is #LegendsOfTomorrow. Where Season 1 followed the Legends on their quest to defeat the immortal Vandal Savage, Season 2 has a completely new mission. And it's a much more watchable one.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
J.K. Simmons Will Never Be Topped, So How Can Marvel Change J. Jonah Jameson for the MCU?
J. Jonah Jameson has been a constant thorn in Peter Parker's life ever since the early days of #Spiderman. Jameson's declarations that Spider-Man was a menace to the public made it increasingly difficult for Spidey to build a heroic name for himself — and Jameson grossly underpaid Peter for all of those pictures!
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Need A Reason To Dust Off Your NES? How About Some Russian Roulette?
For those who don't recognize the strange grey box in the photo, that's an NES, a Nintendo Entertainment System. Easily one of the most influential consoles in gaming history, this drab looking box dragged gaming out of being considered a fad into a booming industry. The system itself is a little over 30 years old now (yeesh) but even so there are still people breathing new life into it. Enter Andrew Reitano, an electronic engineer with a passion for tinkering and his new NES game Super Russian Roulette.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Gamers
