A former Sega employee has recently been teasing fans about a possible crossover between gaming giants Sega and Capcom. Capcom is no stranger to crossover games, having released iconic titles like Marvel vs. Capcom, SNK vs. Capcom, and the controversial Street Fighter x Tekken. The Japanese publisher has even lent its properties to the strategy […]
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Kotaku And The Mainstream Media Get Rekt On The Importance of Ethics in Journalism
There’s a generational conflict in video game journalism that seems to be boiling over lately. I used to think it was completely based on age; old vs young ideas that should be thought over, debated, and changed for the better. I apparently missed the mark entirely. Turns out merit was never a factor in getting […]
DHS and FBI Aim To Target Gamers in Misguided Fight Against Domestic Terrorism
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FBI are coordinating with major gaming companies to monitor gamers for potential terrorism threats, according to a disturbing new government report. This overreach represents a severe threat to the free speech and privacy rights of gamers. The report from the Government Accountability Office reveals the DHS intelligence office […]
Oscars Skips Honoring A Number of Departed Actors with Botched ‘In Memoriam’ Segment
The Oscars, the most prestigious and anticipated event in the entertainment industry, has always been a platform to celebrate the achievements of the living while paying tribute to those who have departed. One of the most poignant and emotional moments of the ceremony is the ‘In Memoriam’ segment, which honors the performers, filmmakers, and artisan […]
Sweet Baby Cyanide
So why haven’t I said anything about Sweet Baby? Because to me the problem has been so self-evident for so long that I couldn’t see the forest for the trees. Yes, I knew about it. I knew the cancer for what it was and how it spread. I also knew that Sweet Baby Inc. was […]
Microsoft Pulls Plug on HALO: Master Chief Collection As Game Leaks Emerge
In a move that has disappointed many Halo fans, Microsoft has officially ceased development on Halo: The Master Chief Collection (MCC) as of last July, according to an inside source. Rumors about this decision have been circulating since December, and this source has now confirmed them to be true. The main factor behind this decision […]
RE:View – The Forgotten Dune Miniseries From SyFy
The Dark Herald reviews the Sci-Fi Channel’s Frank Herbert’s Dune, the 2000 mini-series that has been largely forgotten compared to the movies. On September 24, 1992, Leonard Nimoy was watching a countdown timer run out. For a few days, this countdown had been running on a new channel owned by USA Networks. It was a […]
Brandon Sanderson Shakes Amazon And Makes Them Renegotiate Their Audible Audiobooks Bad Business Practices
Brandon Sanderson did more this week than just create a crowdfund for his Words of Radiance leatherbound books which raised more than $17 Million as of this writing, he also took on the mega-corporation of Amazon against their bad business practices impacting thousands of authors via their Audible Books. Amazon is a near monopoly in […]
Adult Swim Games Delisting Titles, Developers Speak Out
Adult Swim Games, the gaming division of Warner Bros. Discovery, has sparked controversy by announcing the delisting of numerous titles from digital storefronts within 60 days. Developers have come forward, revealing they were contacted by the company and informed that their games would be removed from platforms like Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace, and Nintendo […]
How Will Denis Villeneuve Adapt Frank Herbert’s Work In Dune 3?
The success of Dune: Part Two has set the stage for further exploration of Herbert’s universe, with Denis Villeneuve adapting Frank Herbert’s Dune: Messiah for the next instalment. However, this decision marks a significant departure from the original narrative. In Dune 3, Villeneuve wants to shift the focus away from Paul Atreides, challenging the perception […]
Kazuaki Kiriya Brings Weird And Wonderful Japan Sci-fi To The Screen With ‘From the End of the World’ Starring Aoi Ito
In the realm of cinematic storytelling, there exists a curious phenomenon: the rise, fall, and potential resurrection of auteurs whose creative journeys mirror the very narratives they bring to life on screen. Kazuaki Kiriya, once hailed as a music video wunderkind turned visionary filmmaker, finds himself at a crossroads, where the end of one path […]
Marvel Replaces Upcoming Thunderbolts Movie Character The Sentry With A Disabled Black Woman
Marvel Comics seems to be obsessed with replacing their characters with minority versions. Ever since Miles Morales replaced Ultimate Spider-Man, the writers and editors have been gleeful about their forced diversity, even when they understand the fans don’t want replacement characters. Now, they’ve become a full meme as they’ve replaced The Sentry, a character who […]
