By Ian McCabe
Alan Wake, Remedy Entertainment’s first venture since Max Payne 2: The Fall Of Max Payne, wasn’t exactly the gaming world’s best kept secret upon its release earlier this year. The hype machine surrounding the title, plus an ambitious viral marketing campaign, created sky-high expectations that would be difficult to fulfil. Thankfully, Finland’s finest have succeeded, by creating one of the most cinematic and eerie gaming experiences to date.
By Marty Mulrooney
The A-Team is a 2010 cinematic remake of the hit 1980’s TV show of the same name, which of course famously starred Mr. T (Rocky 3). For those unfamiliar with the source material, the ‘A-Team’ were a group of ex-United States Army Special Forces, wanted for a crime they didn’t commit. Running for a total of 98 episodes, the original show was popular for its cartoon-like violence and formulaic tendencies. Hollywood film execs obviously thought this cult show would translate well to a modern audience with this high-gloss remake. They were wrong.
Filed under Film
By Marty Mulrooney
My latest review for www.adventureclassicgaming.com is now live!
Blade Runner (1997, PC) is a point and click adventure game based on the classic 1982 science fiction film of the same name. Created by Westwood Studios, players took control of ‘Blade Runner’ Roy McCoy, hunting down escaped replicants in 2019 Los Angeles. For fans of the film and adventure gamers in general this is still a must-buy. I recommend hunting down a copy!
Filed under Alternative Musings, Games
By Marty Mulrooney
The original The Karate Kid was a pure slice of 1980’s fun, celebrating the underdog for children in much the same way Rocky had done for adults. Three sequels followed but none of them could match the charm of the original. This 2010 remake certainly sounds no better on paper: Karate has been swapped for kung fu although the title remains the same. Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) is a 12-year-old from Detroit who has recently moved to China with his mother, taking centre stage as our new protagonist. Finally, the iconic role of Mr Miyagi (Pat Morita) has been reinvented as Mr Han, played by Jackie Chan. I really didn’t know what to expect from this remake, but positive word of mouth encouraged me to enter the cinema with an open mind at least…
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