Tuesday 28 October 2014
Fandom: MCM Comic Con London (Oct 2014)
So this weekend was once again the return of the MCM Comic Con London (obviously October 2014). I attended this event and once again it was great fun - lots of shops, panels, cosplayers and general stuff to see and do...as I've wrote a couple of reviews on it before I thought this is getting a bit samey...so thought this time instead I'd show you a vid of some of the photos I took of all the awesome cosplayers...enjoy...
Wednesday 22 October 2014
...and so they are finished...
I've just finished updating the rest of my Unofficial Nosgoth Signatures in the newish style and uploaded them...the final ones I've added tonight are - Hunter, Prophet, Scout and Tyrant.
Please feel free to download and use at your leisure. If you'd like a customised one then please do not hesitate to contact me.
Enjoy!
Please feel free to download and use at your leisure. If you'd like a customised one then please do not hesitate to contact me.
Enjoy!
Tuesday 21 October 2014
Holy Hell-fire I updated the signatures....
Just a note really to say that I've finally had a few spare moments to update my Unofficial Nosgoth Signatures with new sigs for Reaver and Alchemist. More shall follow shortly - so stay tuned!
Monday 20 October 2014
Movie: The Judge (15)
The Judge (15) – what’s it
about: Hank a city lawyer returns to his small home town where his father the
Judge is accused of murder...
I really
didn’t have a clue what this movie was about when I went to see it apart from I
was told it was a drama which automatically made me think oh god no – but I was
actually surprised by this one. It had a good story – it had some really funny moments
but also some really sad ones – the actors and story made me really feel for
them…I even got a lump in my throat at points – omg wimp much lol – but be
warned it is quite depressing. Anyway if you like drama things it’s probably
worth a look – but if you however prefer your movies to be more fantasy than
reality probably don’t bother.
Rating: J J J
Tuesday 14 October 2014
Movies: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (12A), The Maze Runner (12A), Annabelle (15), Cemetery Junction (15 – DVD) & Predators (15 – DVD)
Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles (12A)
– what’s it about? TMNT early adventures above ground – can they stop the evil
Shredder from causing disaster and save the city…and April?...
Teenage
mutant ninja turtles – heroes in a half shell – turtle power! *cough*. If you
hadn’t guessed I loved the Turtles as a kid – they were well cool…and this
movie does it some good justice. The characters have similar personalities that
shine through from the old school days. They might look a little weird but it
kinda works with the movie – yes I would have liked them to look more like
their original selves but I can see why they changed them with this day and age
of more believable looking heroes. But yeah anyway – good movie – it’s well timed and
doesn’t drag – gives you enough action and story – and not forgetting
reach-backs to the old days to keep us old fans happy – but as well as keeping
it fresh for the new generation. Anyway – if you were a fan or new to it then
definitely check it out – Turtle power!
Rating:
J J J
J
The Maze Runner (12A) – what’s it about?
Teenagers are sent to the surface and the only way to find their way out is
through the maze – can they survive the scary creatures that venture out at
night – and figure out who has done this to them at the same time…
This
was good – but hmmm how to say this was a little slow – the timing was a little
off the first half dragged and the second half went to quick. When it got going
it – it was a really good movie – the story was ok and the characters were
alright – it was enjoyable but probably more a teen movie.
Rating:
J J J
Annabelle (15) – what’s it about?
Two occultists are killed and the doll one of them held when she died becomes
haunted and begins to harm the family who’s home it’s in – can they save their
child and stop the evil spook?…
I
hate dolls! I really hate dolls! – But thankfully this wasn’t as freaky and
disturbing as I thought it was going to be. It was good though – good story and
jumpy spookiness – gave a few scares and was good to see the origins of Annabelle.
If you liked The Conjuring then check it out – if you haven’t seen it though
you can still watch this one if you like spooky ghostly type stuff.
Rating:
J J J
Cemetery Junction (15
– DVD)
– what’s it about? It’s a comedy set in the 1970’s which follows the story of a
group of working class friends…
Well…well…well…I
use the term “comedy” in the description very loosely…I laughed like twice
through this one. It was bland – depressing – and just lacked all-round…kinda
expected a lot more from a Ricky Gervais movie…it was alright but was pretty
boring really…some people may find it good…but me not so much...
Rating:
J O
Predators (15 – DVD) – what’s it about? A
group of killers, military and all out scary people are dumped on a planet and
are hunted by Predators – can they survive the ordeal and find away off the
rock?....
Needs
more Predators! It was a good one – the story and action was good – and gave
you what you need in this type of movie – action – guns – killing and all that
jazz…it’s pretty damn good but maybe just a smidgen not as good as some of the
other ones – but still up there as a great movie! Definitely watch if you love
Predator – you’ll no doubt love it. Predators rule!!!!!
Rating:
J J J
J
Thursday 9 October 2014
Movies: Dracula Untold (15), Gone Girl (18), The Equalizer (15) & Super (DVD – 18)
Dracula Untold – what’s it about?
The Turks attack Vlad Tepe’s empire and he seeks supernatural forces to help
him protect his home and its people…
OMFG
this movie – OMG!!!!!! *faints* it’s the best movie I’ve seen in agggeeeeessss J
and I mean aaaaaaggggggeeeesssss…but I am a bit of a vampire fiend but this is
so what was needed – none of that lame-ass-poofy-fagpire stuff! I walked out
the doors of the cinema and would have been happy to walk back into the next
showing of it! It had story – good acting – fighting – all-round vampire win!
If you love vampire movies then you need to stop what you’re doing and see it
now! Do it – DO IT – DO IT!!!!!
Rating:
J J J
J J
Gone Girl – what’s it about? A
wife goes missing and the husband and his family get caught up in the
investigation and media frenzy as they try to find out what’s happened to her…
This
was a pretty clever movie – I can’t really say much without spoiling it as it’s
one of those mystery things…it’s worth watching as it’s well done – but is one
of those you’d only really watch it once. Good acting – story and
characters…but even though it is well done – it is still a bit long and meh in
places…
Rating:
J J J
O
The Equalizer – what’s it about? A
man who lives a quiet life – decides to awaken his secret past and take action
against the criminals of the city…
What
can I say about this one? Well…it was good J I liked it! It had a
good storyline – and a good mix of action with it. It was enjoyable…though the
first half was a little slow and meh but it set the scene so alls forgiven as
it works. It had a good vibe of people doing right against those doing wrong!
He’s an EPIC guy – would like to know more about his story – there wasn’t much
history given in this one – kinda all about the now…I’d really like to learn
some of his talents…could come in handy…
Rating:
J J J
J
Super (DVD) – what’s it about? A
normal guy stands up to become a superhero and tackle the drug dealers who have
influenced his girlfriend…well ex-girlfriend…
People
compare this one to Kick Ass…don’t – don’t do it – it’s not the same and should
not be compared – if you watch it thinking it’s going to be that movie then
you’ll be really really disappointed. If you watch it for what it is – then you
might be presently surprised. Ok it’s weird and don’t get me wrong it has its
funny moments but it is harsh – and deals with some real issues but some in
slightly comical ways. When watching it you might think wtf but by the end
you’ll be happy you watched it…well probably.
Rating:
J J J
Wednesday 1 October 2014
Fandom: EGX (Euro Gamer Expo) – 26 & 27 Sep 2014
From the outside...Earls Court
At the weekend I got to attend
the Euro Gamer Expo (now known as EGX) at Earls Court in London – what to say
about this event????...
I got to hang out with some
amazing Legacy of Kain/Nosgoth people :D – oh you all know who you are – who
were super! I got to play a fair few games...including queuing 30 mins to play
Nosgoth – man the wait was longer than the wait in a Lobby back in Alpha lol
View from
upstairs
Anyway onto the show – I managed
to attend both the Friday and Saturday. The atmopshere was great – the people
and design – layout and well just the whole thing was pretty awesome and what
you’d kind of expect from a convention if you’ve not been – loud noises –
cheering – matches on big screens – stalls – games – games and more
games...oh and not expecting overly priced food and drink – but it’s Earls
Court so you know what to expect.
Cosplay
stage
The only
thing I was hoping for and was a little disappointed about was the amount of
cosplayers – yes there were a few and the quality was great but
there weren't as many as I thought there would be...well
compared to MCM Comic Con there weren't many...but I
suppose they've only had cosplay there for a couple of years so
it takes a while to get going. They did though however have a cosplay stage –
and stuff there going on...such as the masquerade, games,
panels/guidance etc which was cool.
Winners
of the cosplay masquerade (Friday)
The Friday was the less busy of
the two days at the convention but it was still pretty manic – the queue to get
in the doors was pretty huge but they managed to get people in pretty quick
which was damn good...if it would have been raining it would have sucked. The
queue time for games though wasn’t as long on the Friday as the Saturday but
average waiting time for games was around 30 mins or so – so it was a lot of
standing about but it could have been way worse.
There was a little free evening
event at a local pub which was kinda cool to – it was free and you got a free
drink (I luv free stuff!) and could take part in a gaming quiz...it was great
to hang out with some people from the day and generally geek out about games
and stuff...I’d recommend popping down if they do one next year – it’s not a
banging party (like the Sony one) but a nice chilled out pub gathering.
Great
cosplay
Anyway back to games...I don’t
think I can remember all the games I went and played – but
I'll try to name some: Alien Isolation, Nosgoth, Mortal Kombat X, Lara Croft
and the Temple of Osiris, Lego Batman, Bayonetta 2, Lords of the Fallen, Super
Smash Bros (for WiiU), Hyrule Warriors...yeah that's all I can remember right
now – and they were all great in there own ways!
My three top
highly anticipated games are:
Lara Croft and the Temple of
Osiris
Bayonetta 2
Mortal Kombat X
...wait Lucinvampire – why isn’t
Nosgoth listed in the top three games???? Surely that’s just rude! Heh I’m only
not adding it because you all know it’d bump something else out of place – that
it’s great – and how much I love it – so thought I’d better be fair and give
chance to some other games for once.
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