Recent content by Melbourner

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting Kenshiro at all. After seeing footballers and DJs in the game, I thought SNK was just going random, but now it makes sense. South Town is gritty enough that a character like him fits perfectly. The silent, unstoppable hero vibe is exactly what this game needs. I’m...

I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I respect Frank Miller and what he did for comics, and I understand why he is connected to the Turtles. On the other hand, his art style is very strong and not always what I want to see on TMNT. I prefer a cleaner and more modern look. Still, I...

I like that they are giving Betty a bigger role in this story. For a long time, she felt like just a side character who is there for looks, even if she had personality. Making her part of the undercover mission sounds more balanced. I also think the spy angle is a good idea because the 1930s...

Finally a survival movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The whole “office enemies stuck together” thing is fresh, and throwing in dark comedy makes it way more interesting than another serious Cast Away clone. Rachel McAdams looks like she’s having fun being tough for once, and Dylan...

I never played this when it first came out, so for me this is almost like a new release. I only knew Ike from Smash Bros, and I did not understand why people liked him so much. After reading about the game and watching gameplay, I can see why fans talk about it all the time. The story sounds...

Season 5 is the end, and I want resolution, not new mysteries. That means closing arcs for everyone, including smaller ones like Murray, Erica, and even the government subplot. Too many shows end with open threads pretending to be deep. Stranger Things should go out complete and confident.

Nintendo is building a larger film universe, and Mario Galaxy is a natural second step. If they succeed, I can imagine later movies for Zelda, Donkey Kong, or even Metroid. The important thing is to treat each property with its own identity. Galaxy is cosmic, Zelda would be adventurous, Metroid...

I do not see Forsaken as a great choice. The Nintendo Switch Online library is already thin when it comes to high-demand titles. By giving us Forsaken, they are wasting an opportunity to attract more attention. People do not pay for the service to play forgotten experiments; they pay because...

So, this game is basically about managing your stress in college? That's a pretty interesting idea. I can see how facing your anxieties head-on in a dream world could be a cool way to deal with them in real life. I wonder if there are any takeaways you can learn from the game that you can...

Spaceballs 2? More like Spacefails 2, am I right? The first one was a cheap knock-off, a pale imitation of Star Wars. Mel Brooks? The guy hasn't made anything funny since... well, ever. His humor feels stuck in the past, like some dusty relic from a bygone era. And this whole sequel thing...

Sounds like a surprisingly deep take on a video game character! I love that they're giving Knuckles more dimension and exploring themes of purpose and self-discovery. Plus, a good redemption story is always a win.

Ermac's return, huh? That's cool and all, but did they really have to mess with his design? I mean, where's the beef? Dude looks like he's been hitting the Anorexia train. But hey, as long as he kicks butt in-game, I guess it's all good.

Whoever it is who made these faction, rivalry, or team trailers deserves to be promoted! We kneel, march, and offer THE QUEEN our lives! It's fascinating that there are two separate trailers for Black and Green. I particularly enjoy how the lines "The one true king" and "We fight for our queen"...

This whole idea behind "The Curse" seems kind of eerie, you know? It's like a cautionary tale of good intentions gone bad. The story about Asher taking back that $20 bill from a little girl, that's just plain wrong. I mean, come on, they're supposed to be helping people. If there's any truth to...

Mate, down under in Australia, we've already said goodbye to physical media sales for movies and music. It's ancient history here. The only physical media you'll find on shelves are video games, and even that's dwindling. Streaming is the name of the game, and it's been that way for a while now...