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Jul
30
2009
Return of the Legend of Neil
posted by nikki at 11:22 am.
Legend of Zelda spoof, “The Legend of Neil”, returns for round two.
The first episode of Chapter II has been posted, and picks up where
Chapter I left off (with mistaken-for-Link Neil still trapped in the
video game world unable to move past the first level).
Catch the latest episode here, or check out the first chapter of the web show, here.
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May
19
2008
Postal set to open this weekend… somewhere, anyway…
posted by nikki at 3:00 pm.
So… let’s talk about Postal. You know, Uwe Boll’s latest,
movie-based-on-a-game? Specifically, let’s talk about it’s release on
May 23rd.
Of course if you were actually planning to go see this one (are
there still people out there who pay full price to see his films?), you might have a hard time of it. The movie will only be opening on four screens, nationwide. Yes, you read that right. Four.
As if it weren’t bad enough that Postal is opening against Indiana
Jones, at this point, it might as well go straight to DVD. Boll is
basically blaming everyone and everything
except his own craptastic film-making for the situation. It couldn’t
possibly have anything to do with the fact that he attempted to turn a
mostly plotless game into a big screen political piece. Or the fact
that his last (how many now?) movies have been spectacular boxoffice
failures.
But what’s even funnier than Postal opening on a paltry four screens is Boll’s barely-coherant rambling on the movie’s official website.
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Apr
19
2008
Gaming movies… the best of the worst, Part 6
posted by nikki at 6:07 pm.
Movie week wraps up with these last two titles, both of which are classics in the realm of video game movies
Movie 11: Tron
Way back in 1982, Disney released Tron to an audience of moviegoers
that really weren’t ready for it. Though it didn’t do so hot
commercially at it’s release, Tron has become a cult classic. I love
this movie, even though by today’s standards, the special effects are a
little old-school. It’s a unique concept with and even more unique look.
Tron is the story of computer programmer Kevin Flynn, once employed
by ENCOM, but now stuck running an arcade after having his the games he
developed stolen by a coworker. When he attempts to break into the
company’s mainframe to obtain the evidence he needs to prove that the
games are his, the Master Control Program that all but runs the
company, digitized Flynn and transports him into the computer system.
Together with a security program by the name of Tron, Flynn works to
stop the MCP and escape from the virtual world.
Tron has been a cult classic for years, but when it was featured in
Square-Enix’s Kingdom Hearts 2, it was introduced to a whole new
generation of gamers, bringing the characters of the movie back to life.
There has been some talk of a sequel in recent years, and
confirmation has been mostly on-again off-again. I usually detest
sequels, but in this case, I’d kind of like to see one. Maybe it will
give Tron a second chance at being the blockbuster it could have been.
Movie 12: The Wizard
The last movie of Movie Week, is 1989’s The Wizard. The movie is the
story of a boy named Jimmy who has been more or less catatonic since
witnessing his sister’s death, but who has an amazing talent for
playing video games. When his parents resolve to send him away to a
psychiaitric hospital, Jimmy and his half-brother Corey embark on a
trip across the country to compete in the nation video game
championships to prove to his parents that he doesn’t belong in an
institution.
Ridiculous premise aside, The Wizard is my all-time favorite video
game-based movie… largely because someone out there actually had the
balls to make a 100 minute Nintendo commercial and make people pay to
see it. And a commercial is exactly what The Wizard is, right up to the
big reveal of Super Mario Brothers 3, not to mention the various other
products spotlighted, including the Power Glove, and the now-defunct
Nintendo hints hotline. It’s a virtual tour of some of the more iconic
Nintendo gadgets of the 80s.
This movie’s greatest asset is it’s campiness. Even though most of
the situations are completely implausible you can’t help but cheer for
the characters and boo the bad guys.
That concludes Another Castle’s movie week. Hope you enjoyed it!
Jul
30
2009
Return of the Legend of Neil
posted by nikki at 11:22 am.
Legend of Zelda spoof, “The Legend of Neil”, returns for round two.
The first episode of Chapter II has been posted, and picks up where
Chapter I left off (with mistaken-for-Link Neil still trapped in the
video game world unable to move past the first level).
Catch the latest episode here, or check out the first chapter of the web show, here.
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May
19
2008
Postal set to open this weekend… somewhere, anyway…
posted by nikki at 3:00 pm.
So… let’s talk about Postal. You know, Uwe Boll’s latest,
movie-based-on-a-game? Specifically, let’s talk about it’s release on
May 23rd.
Of course if you were actually planning to go see this one (are
there still people out there who pay full price to see his films?), you might have a hard time of it. The movie will only be opening on four screens, nationwide. Yes, you read that right. Four.
As if it weren’t bad enough that Postal is opening against Indiana
Jones, at this point, it might as well go straight to DVD. Boll is
basically blaming everyone and everything
except his own craptastic film-making for the situation. It couldn’t
possibly have anything to do with the fact that he attempted to turn a
mostly plotless game into a big screen political piece. Or the fact
that his last (how many now?) movies have been spectacular boxoffice
failures.
But what’s even funnier than Postal opening on a paltry four screens is Boll’s barely-coherant rambling on the movie’s official website.
Posted in gaming movies, news | 0 Comments |
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Apr
19
2008
Gaming movies… the best of the worst, Part 6
posted by nikki at 6:07 pm.
Movie week wraps up with these last two titles, both of which are classics in the realm of video game movies
Movie 11: Tron
Way back in 1982, Disney released Tron to an audience of moviegoers
that really weren’t ready for it. Though it didn’t do so hot
commercially at it’s release, Tron has become a cult classic. I love
this movie, even though by today’s standards, the special effects are a
little old-school. It’s a unique concept with and even more unique look.
Tron is the story of computer programmer Kevin Flynn, once employed
by ENCOM, but now stuck running an arcade after having his the games he
developed stolen by a coworker. When he attempts to break into the
company’s mainframe to obtain the evidence he needs to prove that the
games are his, the Master Control Program that all but runs the
company, digitized Flynn and transports him into the computer system.
Together with a security program by the name of Tron, Flynn works to
stop the MCP and escape from the virtual world.
Tron has been a cult classic for years, but when it was featured in
Square-Enix’s Kingdom Hearts 2, it was introduced to a whole new
generation of gamers, bringing the characters of the movie back to life.
There has been some talk of a sequel in recent years, and
confirmation has been mostly on-again off-again. I usually detest
sequels, but in this case, I’d kind of like to see one. Maybe it will
give Tron a second chance at being the blockbuster it could have been.
Movie 12: The Wizard
The last movie of Movie Week, is 1989’s The Wizard. The movie is the
story of a boy named Jimmy who has been more or less catatonic since
witnessing his sister’s death, but who has an amazing talent for
playing video games. When his parents resolve to send him away to a
psychiaitric hospital, Jimmy and his half-brother Corey embark on a
trip across the country to compete in the nation video game
championships to prove to his parents that he doesn’t belong in an
institution.
Ridiculous premise aside, The Wizard is my all-time favorite video
game-based movie… largely because someone out there actually had the
balls to make a 100 minute Nintendo commercial and make people pay to
see it. And a commercial is exactly what The Wizard is, right up to the
big reveal of Super Mario Brothers 3, not to mention the various other
products spotlighted, including the Power Glove, and the now-defunct
Nintendo hints hotline. It’s a virtual tour of some of the more iconic
Nintendo gadgets of the 80s.
This movie’s greatest asset is it’s campiness. Even though most of
the situations are completely implausible you can’t help but cheer for
the characters and boo the bad guys.
That concludes Another Castle’s movie week. Hope you enjoyed it!
