Street Fighter: The Violent History of Akuma

At best he is an honorable loner. At worst he is a relentless murderer. Here’s a look at the history of Street Fighter’s boogeyman. One of the great things about theStreet Fightercast is that it features a really eclectic group of villains. Thats what makes Akuma so awesome. Hes a very different kind of villain. Hes the Incredible Hulk, but without the underlying morality and with a sense of drive to be something....

July 15, 2016 · 8 min · 1525 words · Justin Becker

9 Great Modern B-Movie Directors

This article originally appeared atDen of Geek UK. They are as much a part of filmmaking history as prestige and blockbuster films. Often times, they even represent groups of people that dont normally make it into more mainstream cinema. While all the movies they make may not be great, do not dismiss them. And Collet-Serras talents are not limited to horror. While they stretch credibility and have their naff moments,Unknown,Non-Stop, andRun All Nightare enjoyable thrillers....

July 14, 2016 · 1 min · 170 words · Laura Lee

Ghostbusters: The Problem Is the Brand

The Ghostbusters reboot has been haunted by unwarranted vitriol, but the film still has one Stay Puft-sized problem. The hunt is on. And theyre in desperate need of busting. They even get a new theme song to blare alongside the sirens. And therein lies the problem. Kristin Wiig and Melissa McCarthy were hilarious inBridesmaids,and they share an even stronger chemistry now inGhostbusters. Likewise, its presence is far more malevolent than any Class Five Free-Roaming Vapor....

July 14, 2016 · 1 min · 169 words · Brian Gillespie

Pokemon Go: 25 Tips for Success in the Mobile App

Pokemon Go has taken the world by storm, as fans hit the streets to catch em all. Here are 25 tips for success in your Pokemon adventure. Pokemon Gois arguably Nintendos biggest hit in years. But if you were late to the party, you may find yourself woefully behind some of your peers. Here are 25 tips for success inPokemon Go. Catch Em All. Pokeball Patience Pokeballs are not an unlimited resource in this game....

July 14, 2016 · 3 min · 574 words · Tracy Clark

The Best Disembodied Brains and Heads in the Movies

This article originally appeared atDen of Geek UK. NB: The following contains spoilers forThe Brain from the Planet ArousandPrometheus. Here, we celebrate a few of our absolute favouritesthough youre sure to have a few of your own… Fortunately for the people of Earth, another big brain arrives from planet Arous. Seizing a conveniently located axe, he hacks the evil cerebrum into oblivion. In spite of its superior intelligence, the evil brain loses....

July 14, 2016 · 2 min · 396 words · Christina Taylor

Why Maisie Williams Deserved An Emmy Nomination for Doctor Who

Warning: This article contains spoilers forDoctor Whoseason 9. Beggars really shouldnt be choosers. Maisie Williams was a big part of that… The many reasons why Williams deserved it. Shes such a gifted actress. And the reason why Im saying that with awe is because shes so young. She turned 18 when she was working with us. And she came in, and she did a performance that I thought was so mature....

July 14, 2016 · 2 min · 424 words · Carol Phillips

How Alien: Resurrection Led to the Ice Age Movies

Blue Sky Studios CGI work on Alien: Resurrection began a long and fruitful relationship with 20th Century Fox… This article originally appeared atDen of Geek UK. Alien: Resurrectionwas Blue Skys first gig from 20thCentury Fox. We didnt have any investors, we were building on revenue, so we did television commercials. Thats how Fox got to know about us. We did some movies for them. Its an historic computer! laughs Jean-Jacques Launier, founder and president of the Musee Ludique....

July 13, 2016 · 2 min · 225 words · Sherri Mayer

How the Star Wars: Aftermath Trilogy Bridges the Gap to The Force Awakens

This article originally appeared atDen of Geek UK. Spoilers for Star Wars: Aftermath and Star Wars: The Force Awakens lie within. One specific trilogy of novels has the task of bridging the gap betweenEpisode VIandVII. Questions like, how the heck does the First Order have so much power? Why has the New Republic become so weak despite overthrowing the evil Empire? Whats the deal with the Knights Of Ren? What happened between Han and Leia to push them apart?...

July 13, 2016 · 3 min · 522 words · Mary Salinas

Ivan Reitman on The New Ghostbusters: ‘I’m Proud of It’

The director of the original Ghostbusters and producer of the reboot is happy to bring the franchise back. If anyone is an authority onGhostbusters, its Ivan Reitman. Den of Geek: Congratulations on this movie actually coming into existence. This seems like it was such a long process for many years. Are you kind of amazed to actually see this movie in theaters at last? Ivan Reitman: Well, Im thrilled to see it in theaters....

July 13, 2016 · 6 min · 1102 words · William Bryan

Remembering the ‘Other’ Character James Gandolfini Played on The Sopranos

James Gandolfini’s last role was to be on HBO’s The Night Of. We examine an earlier performance on The Sopranos to see what could have been. I understood his sadness on a certain level. If you dont experience at least some sense of melancholy whilst watchingThe Sopranos, youre doing it wrong. I was sitting in the bleachers at an Indians game. I only watchedThe Sopranosall the way through once while James Gandolfini was alive....

July 13, 2016 · 4 min · 691 words · Andrew Strickland

Who owns Britain’s cinema chains?

Ever wondered whos counting the cash from your local cinema? But how much do you know about who owns Britains cinema chains? The emphasis is on sometimes in that sentence. This article has now been updated to reflect the change in ownership at Odeon. Dalian Wanda also owns American cinema chain AMC Theatres, which Odeon is now a subsidiary of. The deal to bring Odeon under Dalian Wandas umbrella is said to be worth 921 million....

July 13, 2016 · 2 min · 332 words · Timothy Williams

11 potential cartoon boyfriends

Does Willy Fog float your boat? Squidward ring your bell? Den Of Geek’s hard-hitting journalistic investigation into cartoon chaps… If you ask a guy Which cartoon character would you have sex with? the answer is pretty much always Jessica Rabbit. Straight women, however, dont really have that option. We dont have a staple go-to cartoon character for conversations like these. This must be why we just talk about shoes and commitment all the time....

July 12, 2016 · 2 min · 299 words · Richard Khan

Grappling with the Skill Curve: Are Fighting Games Too Difficult?

MOBAs require a significant amount of character knowledge, meta strategy, and mouse dexterity. Competitive RTS titles such asStarCraft IIrely on time management and large-scale strategic undertakings. Fighting games are a classic staple in gaming. Yet despite their popularity, fighting games remain extremely daunting for newcomers. How can a player pull off so many attacks so fast? How is someone able to deal so much damage at once? Sometimes it feels as if button mashing is the only useful option in combat....

July 12, 2016 · 3 min · 439 words · Dakota Woods