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Which Game Franchises Are Destined for Mixed Reality?
We’ve seen about two years’ worth of virtual reality gaming now, and already a couple months’ worth of augmented reality on mobile devices. Together, VR and AR make up the mixed reality medium — the hottest new thing in gaming, and something that, to many of us, represents the future. However, even with as much as we’ve seen in the early days of mixed reality gaming, major franchise adaptations have been few and far between.
By Patricia Sarkar7 years ago in Gamers
What Stan Lee Did for Superheroes
Today, I want to look back at one of my personal heroes - the legend that is Stanley Martin Lieber, better known as Stan Lee. He needs no introduction to any true comic book fan but, for anyone who was wondering, he is the guy who keeps appearing in all the Marvel films. Without him, it's pretty safe to say that we wouldn't have any of the Avengers films, possibly even the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
By Alex Hodgson7 years ago in Geeks
New Dan Slott Comic Shows Peter Parker All Grown Up! But Where Does Spider-Man Go from Here?
For the second time in around 18 months, we have a book called Amazing Spider-Man #1. Last time, we dealt with the fallout of the excellent Superior Spider-Man series. Now, we step into entirely new territory for the character. Finally, Peter Parker has grown up and is fulfilling his intellectual potential. 8 months after the conclusion of the still running Secret Wars, Parker Industries is a worldwide company that caters for some interesting clients (read SHIELD). As a result, Peter now finds himself travelling the world visiting the various offices of the company.
By Alex Hodgson7 years ago in Geeks
What's Next For 'Game Of Thrones?'
*Note: major possible spoilers and definite spoilers ahead* Jon Snow's return to GOT has put the television world into a frenzy. Not only has it been the most anticipated non-death I'm the series, he has been the most beloved character. And if Martin doesn't intend to kill him off in order to spite us (damn that man) he is the most probable hero we can root for. So what's next now that Melisandre has brought him back? Here are five questions that should be answered by next episode.
By Abdullah Masood7 years ago in Geeks
Iconic Fawlty Towers Actor Andrew Sachs Dies Aged 86
#FawltyTowers star, Andrew Sachs has tragically passed away at the age of 86, following a secret four-year battle with dementia, that had left him in a wheelchair and unable to speak. Andrew Sachs played the iconic role of the clumsy Spanish waiter called Manuel in the classic 1970s, television series, Fawlty Towers. Sachs had reportedly passed away last Thursday and was buried on Thursday.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Geeks
10 Reasons Why GoldenEye is the Best James Bond Film
"James, for England " - 20 years after its release we run-down why Brosnan, Bean and Boris make GoldenEye the very best James Bond film. The first Bond film to be released on DVD, the wonderful N64 game and the highest number of kills by 007 in any of the series. So grab your exploding pen and a Hawaiian shirt, we are heading to Russia for a vodka martini (shaken, not stirred).
By Tom Chapman7 years ago in Geeks