The comic book industry lost one of its leading innovators in 2019: DC’s beloved Vertigo imprint, which spawned some of the most treasured stories of the last quarter century. Created in 1993 as a home for DC’s more mature content, Vertigo was officially killed in an announcement by DC. Terminated …
Read More »10 Best criminally-insane comic book villains
Yes, the majority of comic book villains are at least a little bit crazy. You’d kind of have to be, if you choose to oppose the average ultra-powerful superhero. But these ones take “crazy” to a whole new level a scary, dangerous, often downright disturbing level and in the process, …
Read More »The 10 best shows to binge-watch right now (and where to stream them)
The world’s a little strange right now: capital cities are on lockdown, with people being told to stay home rather than go out. There are, as a result, more people watching Netflix, Amazon, Disney Plus, and other streaming services than ever before. But, once you’ve finished rewatching The Office for …
Read More »JMS revisits Babylon 5 on shows 25th anniversary
2019 was the 25th anniversary of the seminal sci-fi show Babylon 5, and in many ways it presaged what was to come in their future/now our present. No, we’re not talking about laser guns and spaceships. Not yet at least. We’re referring to the format of a multi-year television series …
Read More »Full of teenage angst and feisty backtalk, Life is Strange: Before the Storm is an empowering experience
Didn’t you always want to be a sassy teenager growing up? You know the kind I mean; the teens in movies who are always ready with a lightning-fast retort or a bruising one-liner. I was shy when I was younger, so Life is Strange’s super-confident quipster Chloe really appealed to …
Read More »Now is the time for a new Marvel and DC crossover
To be upfront, I’ve written a version of this story in my head every six months or so for the better part of the last decade. It’s also the subject of frequent conversation between myself and a buddy/colleague in the business. And over the years, although we agree that while …
Read More »GDDR6 Memory explained: What it is, and why it matters for next-gen
Memory is vital for any computer – from your home PC or laptop to your smartphone – and it’s also one of the key components of any graphics card, from your PC’s GPU to the cores used in any games console. The function of computer memory is quite simple: it’s …
Read More »Should you buy an external SSD drive now ahead of PS5 and Xbox Series X?
If you’re wondering whether an external SSD is a good purchase right now, you’re in luck. It’s never been more affordable to get your hands on external drives with lashings of storage, meaning you don’t have to spend much to buy a conventional hard disk that can offer a mighty …
Read More »SSD vs HDD – What does switching to SDD mean for next-gen gaming?
The next-gen consoles will use SSD technology rather than a hard drive (HDD) to store your game installs. What is the main difference between SSD vs HDD? That is easy. An SSD, a solid state drive, is much faster. It allows game data to be loaded more quickly, which has …
Read More »Murder by Numbers is like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and Professor Layton wrapped up in a 90s sitcom
Now, this might just be me, but I’ve often found myself wondering what would happen if I suddenly got caught up in my very own murder mystery. Of course, I like to imagine I’d inexplicably discover I have the ability to astutely uncover the most obscure pieces of evidence – …
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