Dustin Murphy
Bio
A video games journalist and Content Creator. He has been featured on sites such as AppTrigger and MoviePilot. He's the president and editor-in-chief of the independent news publisher Blast Away the Game Review.
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Woody Harrelson Turned Down His 'Han Solo' Role Twice — So Why Did He Eventually Say Yes?
When it comes to being Woody Harrelson, there's no doubt Hollywood wants you. You're a big name actor and a lot of the time you nail the role for what you're being chosen for. This has been an exemplary case for 55-year-old actor who has joined the ranks of the high-profile Han Solo movie as Han Solo's mentor, Beckett.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Futurism
Hold Up Pilot - 'Pacific Rim: Uprising' Has Been Delayed Yet Again
If you've been waiting to see the Jaeger's and Kaiju duke it out once more in Neo Tokyo, it looks like you will be waiting a bit longer as it has been announced today that the Feb. 23rd, 2018 launch has now been pushed back a bit more. Starting on March 23rd, 2018 (if this is the last time), fans will once more get to see Scott Eastwood, jing Tian, Rinko Kikuci, Charlie Day, once more return to the big screen together.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Geeks
'Shazam!' Movie Won't Feature The Rock as Black Adam
Since it's announcement in 2014, DC has been working long and hard to bring the highly anticipated Shazam! movie to light. In the initial announcement, DC was obliged to announced that they had chosen Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to play the role of the villainous Black Adam. The movie has been set to land in theaters on April 5th, 2019, just a few years after the premier of the DCEU film's Justice League and the record-breaking Wonder Woman featuring Gal Gadot.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Geeks
Mass Effect: Andromeda's Facial Animations Led to People to Harassing the Wrong Person (NSFW)
There's no secret that #MassEffectAndromeda has been getting hit by some criticism regarding character facial animations, limited character creation, and a rough few hours of gameplay. It's a game that has sent long-time fans in a frenzy before the game's release this coming Tuesday. Due to this initial frenzy that fans have formed up into, it was time for BioWare to speak up about what was happening and how it was happening. However, what isn't justified? The attacking of a person that had nothing to do with a game.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers
George A. Romero: The Internet Mourns a Friend, a Family Member, and a Role Model
In 1968 the world changed when a single man with a vision to change the horror genre forever pushed his glasses up, leaned forward, and began his first film as a director. George Romero, the grandfather of zombie films, has no doubt touched our hearts in ways we may never have imagined. His love for horror stands well known as he helped pioneer the genre in ways never imagined in his astonishing 77 years of life.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Horror
Horror Games: Why are We Drawn to Them?
Laying in bed at night isn't as difficult as much as one would think. In my youth I was one that found myself swooned to sleep by the articulated writings of H.P. Lovecraft. On Friday nights when I was six, I would sit on the couch beside my favorite stuffed bunny (whom I have to this day), and watch Sigourney Weaver and Bill Paxton team together to eliminate their xenomorph threat. On Saturdays, I would sit quietly on the floor with my parents, all perked up and watching Hellraiser. My favorite parts of all three? The artistic creativity behind all three of them. The artistic imagination it took to create the things I was seeing visually.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers
Doctor Who: Who Is the 13th Doctor Actress Jodie Whittaker?
Just like the Doctor has, the show #DoctorWho has worked hard to break its bonds by being diverse as possible. Whether it's female roles as companions - now the 13th Doctor - or by how it approaches relationships, and character bonding, Doctor Who has remained unique in this sense. It is a show that shows us great things can come out of anyone no matter the color of your skin, your gender, your birthright, or even your disabilities.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Futurism
'Horizon: Zero Dawn' Has Just Leaned 2017 in Sony's Favor
Lets say you've just stepped into your local game store. Hands in your coat pockets, your headphones in, and you've decided to take a peak at the exclusives for both consoles that have launched this year. So far your eyes have wondered across the #PlayStation4 shelves and taken a notice of this years latest releases. Within these games you'd take note of smash hit titles such as #GravityRush2, #TheLastGuardian, #Uncharted4, and even games such as #TheOrder1886.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers
CBS' Show 'Salvation' Could Spark Geopolotical Fires About Asteroids
Having aired yesterday, CBS' newly premiered show Salvation tells the tale of an unlikely ragtag group of heroes who seek to save the world. Among them is a MIT student, a public affairs officer, a billionaire who knows more than he seems, and a Pentagon official who's not ready to see her daughters life end.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Futurism
Dear Younger Self: You're Not Alone and That's Okay
Years upon years ago, I felt the world was too big for me. A part of me even felt I wasn't meant to be a part of it. Years ago I also suffered more from depression than I do now. This is a story of mine you've read a multitude of times when it comes to me, but you would also know that I'm about awareness for depression, suicide awareness, and even autism. You would also know that I am one that supports the idea of how to include these kinds of people into society, hobbies I share, but also helping others like myself push through anything that may be holding them back from continuing on with life.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Psyche
The Internet Is Taking a Stand Against Net Neutrality Changes and This Is Important for Home Entertainment
There's no doubt if you are reading this, that the internet is something of an importance to you today. Whether you are working on write-ups, working on a spreadsheet for your job, or even sending emails for correspondence; there's no doubt you are using the internet in some way. When you're in your free time, there's probably no doubt that you are possibly watching a YouTube video, listening to the radio on Spotify, streaming a show on Netflix, or even playing your favorite online games.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in The Swamp
Blood, Gore, and Screams: 8 Survival-Horror Games That Deserve a Movie
As the size of the gaming community grows, so does the amount of varied games we get, and their ability to capture fans into multiple genres. There's no doubt that like movies, games are filled with great stories, powerful narrators, and even elements of surprise that not even movies can tap quite yet.
By Dustin Murphy6 years ago in Gamers