Joe Vantrepotte
Your friendly neighborhood movie obsessed gamer! Two of my absolute obsessions are obviously games and movies because that trademark escapist feeling is like nothing else! Who doesn't love exploring new worlds and embarking on pulse-pounding adventures from the comfort of your own home! I know I'm not alone when I say video games have a special place in my heart that just makes me feel like a kid again. Good old fashioned opinion is my specialty as well as reviews. But don't be surprised if you see articles pertaining to anything other than movies and games. Politics, food, business, travel, you name it! If anything excites, angers, or interests me in anyway, I'll write about it!
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Top 10 Horror Movie GenresSo you like horror movies, but did you know there's quite a few subgenres of their own? Probably but what truly makes each one so distinctive and popular?
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Sequel Vs. Sequel, Part 1: MoviesOk so you like movies and you like video games. But how about sequels? Yea that's what I thought. But even though sequels don't have the greatest reputation in either industry, surely one of them does a better job with them. Right?
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Sequel Vs. Sequel, Part 2: Video GamesOk so you like movies and you like video games. But how about sequels? Yea that's what I thought. But even though sequels don't have the greatest reputation in either industry, surely one of them does a better job with them. Right?
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Love-Hate Relationship: First-Person ShootersWhether you're a hardcore or casual gamer, chances are you've played a first-person shooter(or Fps, for short). Why are so many seemingly identical ones being made what seems like every other week? Most importantly, why can't I stop playing them??
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Why Are Westerns a Dying Breed?Arguably the most iconic genre in cinema, the Western was known to be a defining moment in American Cinema known for it's exciting action and memorable characters. But now, it's extremely rare that more than one is released every few years or so. Why?
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Have Video Games Evolved?Remember when video games were just a quick escape from the real world? Or when your sole mission was to beat that high score? Well nowadays, they're a little more complex than that! But how far have they really come?
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The Character Complex: Analysis of the HeroIn modern cinema and even gaming, the hero plays a vital role, whether it's helping move the story along or even giving the audience someone to connect with. But what truly makes them stand out so much?