4 issue test #6 - Star Wars

It’s a Star Wars comic, how could it not be one of the most popular comics out there? But does that mean it’s any good? Well, let’s see if it passes the 4 issue test.

It’s another Marvel comic so be prepared for extra-expensive issues with bonus unnecessary digital versions. Here’s an idea Marvel: Most people who buy digital versions of comics are those who can’t get to a comic book shop, and might be a little far away to get them on ebay (my no. 1 comic source)

But let’s dive into the story of the comics

 

TV Retrospective: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 1 episodes 14-16 review

Once again, it's time to look at Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. When we left Skye was in mortal peril, what lengths will Coulson and co go to save her. 

#23 - Death Note 2: The Last Name

Oh boy, I’ve not been looking forward to this one. The sequel to the Death Note movie. Released in October 2006 in Japan it made 5.5 billion yen by the end of the year, after being top of the box office for 4 straight weeks (double that of its predecessor) it received a limited international release but clearly made enough money for the third film: L’s last days to be released. I’m not gonna be covering that film, since it’s not an adaptation of the original Manga and to be honest, doing 2 movies is torture enough anyway.

Like with the first movie, the movie I’m watching for the review is not dubbed. I have actually watched a dubbed version of the first movie and there were a few holes closed up in the dialogue. For one, Light said he hacked into the police database to understand criminals as well as work out whether their sentences were adequate, which makes a bit more sense, only a little bit but a bit none-the-less. But we’re back to 2.0 and 5.1 audios (I still can’t tell the difference)

TV Retrospective: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 episodes 10-13 review

I know it's been a while, but we are back with some more of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The Flash Season 1 finale (episodes 19-23) review

With Gotham, Arrow and Agents of SHIELD finishing their respective runs, it's only the Flash left to reach its conclusion

#22 - The Legend of Korra Video Game (Rage Issues 1 year Anniversary)

It’s the one year anniversary of Rage issues!

So it’s time once again to look at the bad products from a great series, the avatar series. From what I can tell most of the Avatar: The Last Airbender video games were only sort of semi-cannon tie in stories related to the series that was airing, but they went a bit more all-out with this one. This story is in-continuity, taking place between books 2 and 3 of Korra. Not only that but they’ve hired Platinum Games to do the development, who are well known for fast paced action games, and most famous these days for Bayonetta.

Then then you take a look at the game in the promotional material. They use cell shading over more traditional CGI to give the game a look more in tune with the style of the show. With such a reputable games company behind it, and a great look to it, this was bound to be a fantastic game, right?

Well, no, it isn’t. And the bad signs started early. For starters, Platinum Games, the guys who made Bayonetta, were busy working on its sequel at the same time as creating this game. This ended up being a £15.99 game, and tell me how many budget titles have you seen that are any good? (For the record I own 4 others, Young Justice: Legacy and the 3 Ratchet and Clank short games (Quest For Booty, Q-force/Full Frontal Assault and (Into the) Nexus) I’d say Ratchet and Clank: (Into the) Nexus is the best of the 4, the other 3 range from mediocre to… mediocre) and you can see hope draining away, so let’s take a look at the story of the game, and see if that alleviates things.

Arrow season 3 finale (episodes 20-23) review

It's time for the final episodes of season 3 of Arrow, can it make up for the bad buildup with a kick-ass finale... spoiler alert, no!