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 [Turtle Tuesday]: TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants (Xbox Series X)
Since Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) first appeared in May 1984, they’ve achieved worldwide success thanks to many influential cartoons, videogames, and action figures! Released: 23 April 2024Originally Released: November 2017Developer: Cradle Games and Raw ThrillsOriginal Developer: Raw Thrills Metacritic Scores: 53 / 5.4Also Available For: Arcade (Original Release), Nintendo…
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Back Issues [May the Fifth]: Star Wars: Dark Empire
Although May 4th is Star Wars Day, many also celebrate on May 5th as a play on the word “Sith”, extending Star Wars Day into three day celebration. Story Title: “The Destiny of a Jedi”Published: 12 December 1991 Story Title: “Devastator of Worlds”Published: 18 February 1992 Story Title: “The Battle for Calamari”Published: 21 April 1992…
Movie Night: Frank Miller’s Sin City: Recut & Extended
Click here to listen to my guest spot on the Anthological podcast discussing this film Released: 21 April 2009Originally Released: 1 April 2005Directors: Robert Rodriguez and Frank MillerDistributor: Miramax Films Budget: $40 millionBox Office: $158.7 millionRotten Tomatoes Scores: 76% / 78% Quick Facts:After making a name for himself at DC and Marvel Comics, writer/artist Frank…
Back Issues & Knuckles: Super Sonic vs. Hyper Knuckles
When Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (SEGA Technical Institute, 1994) released on this day in 1994, gamers were introduced to Knuckles the Echidna. Takashi Yuda’s mischievous, dreadlocked antagonist is my favourite of Sonic’s supporting cast so excuse me while I celebrate his debut throughout February. Story Title: “Crash of the Titans” (Part I to IV)Writer: Mike…
Back Issues & Knuckles: Knuckles’ Chaotix
When Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (SEGA Technical Institute, 1994) released on this day in 1994, gamers were introduced to Knuckles the Echidna. Takashi Yuda’s mischievous, dreadlocked antagonist is my favourite of Sonic’s supporting cast so excuse me while I celebrate his debut throughout February. Story Title: “The Chaos Effect” (Part 1 to 3)Writers: Mike Kanterovich…
Back Issues & Knuckles: Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble
When Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (SEGA Technical Institute, 1994) released on this day in 1994, gamers were introduced to Knuckles the Echidna. Takashi Yuda’s mischievous, dreadlocked antagonist is my favourite of Sonic’s supporting cast so excuse me while I celebrate his debut throughout February. Story Title: “Tttriple Tttrouble!!!” (includes “Part II: Zone Sweet Zone!”, “Part…
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