Halfway through my time as an undergraduate, my perception of critical analysis was changed thanks to a Film Studies module I took. From there, I went on to study Adaptations in my post-graduate years, tackling adaptations of popular books, comics, and videogames into other media (generally movies and television shows). Taking its name from my PhD thesis, Interplay articles are lengthy, essay-like pieces designed to discuss adaptations in their many forms and, as a result, only tend to be published two or three times a year.
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Game Corner [Asterix Anniversary]: Astérix & Obélix XXL: Romastered (Xbox Series X)
Asterix the Gaul (and his best friend Obelix) first debuted on 29 October 1959 as a serial in the French/Belgium magazine Pilote. Since then, the plucky Gauls have had many adventures in comic books, videogames, and feature-length productions. This year, I’m spending a few days celebrating this popular and enduring character. Released: 22 October 2020Originally…
Back Issues: Halloween #1-3
Story Title: “Halloween”Published: November 2000Writers: Phil Nutman and Daniel FarrandsArtist: David Brewer Story Title: “Halloween II: The Blackest Eyes”Published: April 2001Writers: Phil Nutman and Mickey YablansArtist: Jerry Beck Story Title: “Halloween III: The Devil’s Eyes”Published: November 2001Writer: Phil NutmanArtist: Justiniano Quick Facts:One of the most influential horror films ever made, John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978) inspired…
Game Corner: Quantum of Solace (Xbox 360)
Released: 31 October 2008Developer: Treyarch Also Available For: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 Quick Facts:When Activision secured the rights to the James Bond franchise, they immediately developed a videogame tie-in to the largely divisive Quantum of Solace (Forster, 2008), handing the project to Treyarch. Their Call of Duty (Various, 2003 to…
Game Corner: RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead & Halloween
Released: 13 September 2024Developer: WayforwardMetacritic Scores: 78 / 6.5; 78 / 6.4 Also Available For: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series S Quick Facts:Despite being one of the most influential horror films of all time, John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978) has seen surprisingly little representation in videogames. Conversely,…
Game Corner: Hellboy: The Science of Evil (Xbox 360)
Released: 24 June 2008Developer: Krome Studios Metacritic Scores: 44 /2.8Also Available For: PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable (PSP) Quick Facts:Having brought his trademark gothic art style to both independent and mainstream comics, monster-loving artist and comic creator Mike Mignola got his big break in 1993 with the distinctively Lovecraftian Hellboy, whose first live-action venture became…
Movie Night: Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Released: 11 July 2008Director: Guillermo del ToroDistributor: Universal Pictures Budget: $82.5 to 85 millionBox Office: $168.3 millionRotten Tomatoes Scores: 86% / 71% Quick Facts:Despite Hellboy (del Toro, 2004) being an instant cult classic, development of a sequel stalled due to distributor issues. Working alongside Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, director Guillermo del Toro crafted an original…
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