Matthew Bailey
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Husband. Father. Gamer. Cinema Lover. Mix it all together, and there I am. I love all things pop-culture and coffee; but coffee is the best.
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What Kind Of Licensed Disney Games Could We See Now That Infinity Is Officially Over?
Even though many developers have moved on to new studios and new projects after Disney Infinity was officially cancelled on May 10th this year, it doesn't negate the fact that Walt Disney has been in the business of video games for nearly 30 years and are constantly looking toward their future and all potential games. The cancellation of Disney Infinity was, needless to say, a shock to fans of Disney Interactive and their multiple projects. As the publishing and development branch of the beloved House of Mouse Disney Interactive had designed Disney Infinity to be a truly unique sandbox style game that allowed players to become nearly every Disney character imaginable from: Lightning McQueen to Mr. Incredible, Captain Jack Sparrow to Captain America, Stitch to Anakin Skywalker and oh so many more. Disney Infinity looked to carry the model of toys-to-life to heart, and in less than six months the game had three million starter packs sold. It looked destined for magnificent things, but then all future plans were cancelled.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
It's Fantasy Football Season: 4 Shows To Help You Prepare
The season of Fantasy Football is quickly approaching. I play in about 6 fantasy leagues every year, and one league in particular is composed of several co-workers and we're already talking about the upcoming season and planning for the draft. We're checking stats and planning our strategy for the upcoming draft day. I'm probably the most devoted Fantasy player in my leagues because every year I compile all the stats from previous years and turn it all into a manageable database that looks at everything from Touchdown/Interception Ratio for Quarterbacks to Team Changes and the impact of a new role. I then take all that data and turn it into Pivot Tables to narrow down specific data to compare against similar players and teams. It's a very detailed process for me, and it's honestly my favorite time of the year.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Geeks
When Hype Isn't Enough: 10 Games That Fell Short
Sometimes a game carries so much hype that it's bound to hit its peak rather quickly and the only direction to go is down. Just look at what has recently happened to Pokemon Go; for about a month and a half it was the game to play and experience, but after recent updates gamers are screaming for refunds and fixes across the board.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
When Power Corrupts: 8 Heroes Who Went Evil
Part of what we love about comics is the character development. Reading how a specific character grows into their role as a hero, rogue, antihero or even villain is truly entertaining. Some of our favorite characters have gone through major changes over the years as they get acclimated to their role in the universe. But some changes haven't been for the good for our favorite heroes specifically, some changes have gone quite dark as we watched our beloved hero fall into a life of evil or corruption. More often than not, the change from heroism to villainy is a slow burn - unless of course they've been possessed, which does happen often enough in the comic universe.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Geeks
Agent 47 Is Coming to Hulu Thanks to 'John Wick' Creator
If you think about it, there really is no better man than Derek Kolstad to write the pilot script for the newly announced partnership between Fox 21 (Subsidiary of 20th Century Fox) and Hulu to develop a series around the best-selling franchise from IO Interactive, Hitman. Kolstad is the creator and writer of John Wick, John Wick 2 and the upcoming third film set to release in 2019. With his expertise in creating a character like John Wick, it should be child's play to craft a new narrative around the mythos of Agent 47.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
Amazon Just Announced One Show To Rule Them All
Game of Thrones has been an absolute success for HBO, and every other streaming distributor and Hollywood development studio has taken note of just how successful the book franchise has been on screen. Considering that HBO is working on the final season along with several potential spin-offs, the timing is perfect for a new fantasy-epic-adventure to make their way onto the small screen.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Geeks
Why Is the GameCube Considered a "Flop" When It Was So Widely Loved?
Nintendo's GameCube has historically been one of the most nostalgia-inducing consoles over the last several generations of gaming consoles. Capitalizing on the love for Nintendo's icons like the bounty hunter Samus, the legendary princess Zelda, and everyone's favorite plumber, the GameCube is often regarded as a fan-favorite.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers
Batman Could Hang Up the Cowl After 'Justice League'
When Ben Affleck signed on to be a part of the DC Extended Universe, he became a pivotal cog in the entire production of the cinematic universe, not only as the next iteration of the Dark Knight himself. With a massive role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice the once-penned-sequel to Man of Steel, along with major production roles behind the camera as producer to Justice League and writer/director/star in his own solo film, Affleck seemed as though he was ascending into the upper echelon of Hollywood elites.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Geeks
Six Truths You Wish You Knew Before You Started Dating
Let me get this out of the way first. I am by no means a love guru, I don't have the idea of #relationshipgoals nailed down by any means. I don't completely understand what makes some relationships work and others not. I come from a line of imperfect relationships in my family; infidelity, divorce, lack of communication, and other things that get in the way of making relationships work.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Humans
Why Tom Holland's "Uncharted" Could Be The Best Video Game Adaptation Yet
Hopefully by now you've heard the interesting news that Tom Holland has signed on to star in Sony Pictures' upcoming film adaptation of the PlayStation franchise, Uncharted. As one of the most exciting franchises to be announced to receive a major film adaptation, fans have been waiting patiently for news about the production.
By Matthew Bailey6 years ago in Gamers