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A Washed-Up Johnny Cage is the Hero I Didn’t Know I Needed

Leading up to Mortal Kombat (2021), I didn’t know what to expect in terms of yet another big-screen version of one of my favorite arcade games. Having carefully studied the previously released adaptations, I already knew what I DIDN’T like,… Continue Reading →

Mortal Kombat in the 21st Century

If the mere mention of Mortal Kombat doesn’t immediately bring back fond flashbacks to the days of coin-op arcades, Mortal Monday of 1993 or the Immortal’s “Techno Syndrome (Mortal Kombat) Song,” well… you’re not me. As someone who lived through… Continue Reading →

May 20, 2026

Defining Deadpool: A Sarcastic Superhero’s Portrayal

Per Matt A lot of people are already throwing around the words “game changer” in reference to the upcoming FOX movie that breaks the fourth wall, but I wholeheartedly disagree. After attending a media screening for Deadpool last week, I… Continue Reading →

February 9, 2016

The Simpsons Arcade Game

What happens when Homer, Bart, Marge and Lisa team up to rescue the kidnapped baby, Maggie?

March 25, 2013

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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A Washed-Up Johnny Cage is the Hero I Didn’t Know I Needed

Defining Deadpool: A Sarcastic Superhero’s Portrayal

The Simpsons Arcade Game