Tag: Action
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Domino: Keeping the Excitement
Domino (2018) thrives off of its ability to keep its audience excited in and out of action segments. How does it do that? How does that help it as an action story? Find the answers to those questions in this article!
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Gachiakuta: The Power of Character Relationships
There is nothing in storytelling quite like a good character relationship. Batman and the Joker, Goku and Vegeta, Miles Morales and Peter B. Parker—all of these relationships have added tension, humor, meaning, and unforgettable moments to the narratives they inhabit. Even in older literature, bonds like Romeo and Juliet enthralled audiences of the time, their…
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Ninja Kamui and Plot-Based Stories
*Article Contains Spoilers for Ninja Kamui* Great action, great animation, and interesting power systems—these are the selling points of Director Sunghoo Park’s latest anime, Ninja Kamui (produced by E&H Production and Sola Entertainment). Airing on Adult Swim, this ongoing series has been hailed as one of the best anime of the season due to its…
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Arcane: How to Write in the Action Genre
*This image is taken from Netflix, all credit goes to them and the show’s creators for the show Arcane. This article will contain major spoilers for Arcane.* The action genre in television and film is simultaneously one of the most beloved and oversaturated genres in those mediums. Works that have fallen under the umbrella of…
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2: Why Competitive Gaming Stretches Beyond Gameplay
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 was released in late 2016, quickly succeeding its predecessor and garnering a large player base as a result. Its fast-paced and strategic combat, as well as its many gameplay customization options, have kept its audience invested in the title to this day. The reviews may be so-so, but the fact of…
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Skyrim: A Landmark In Character-Building
Character-Building is one of the most recognizable game design concepts ever invented. Usually found in RPGs, it refers to when a video game allows a player to, in some way, customize how their character can play the game or how effective certain aspects of gameplay are for them. It’s become a very widespread concept in…
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Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Is Phenomenal Entertainment
*No Spoilers In This Review* After almost five years without a live action movie, the Transformers franchise has returned to the big screen with “Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts”. This film is the sequel to 2018’s “Bumblebee” and takes place seven years after it, featuring a wider array of Cybertronians (another word for the Transformers)…
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