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Fratzengeballer - Der Actionfreunde-Podcast
Der Franke mit der Tigerpranke - Unser Interview mit Max Huang, dem deutschen "Mortal Kombat"-Star und Jackie-Chan-Stuntteam-Mitglied

Fratzengeballer - Der Actionfreunde-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 50:12


Manch einer wird es vielleicht noch nicht mitbekommen haben, aber hier im Nachtprogramm reden wir gerne über Jackie Chan. Doch bevor es in der nächsten Folge wieder einmal soweit ist, wollen wir in dieser kürzeren Bonusepisode mit jemandem sprechen, der nicht nur über Jackie Chan redet, sondern auch mit ihm. Und nicht nur redet er mit Jackie, er kämpft auch mit ihm, gegen ihn, unter und über ihm. Wir haben den gebürtigen Nürnberger Max Huang zu Gast, der als Schauspieler unter anderem in der "Mortal Kombat"-Neuverfilmung von 2021 und dessen Fortsetzung in der Rolle des Kung Lao zu sehen war und sein wird, der aber auch seit 2012 Teil des berühmten Jackie-Chan-Stuntteams ist. Gerade letzteres interessiert uns natürlich gewaltig, freundlicherweise willigte Max zu einem netten Plausch über seine Stunteskapaden, Erfahrungen, aber auch seine Vorlieben in Sachen Film und Action ein. Ein schönes Gespräch, bei dem wir um Verständnis für einige hakelige Dialogübergänge bitten möchten, es gab rund fünf Sekunden Verzögerung bei der Verbindung nach Taiwan, wo sich Max Huang zum Zeitpunkt der Aufnahme befand. Viel Spaß! Der Martial Arts Kurzfilm von und mit Max Huang No Way Out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_4ucynHGTs&t=5s Nachtküsse könnt ihr vergeben über nachtprogrammpodcast@gmail.com Folgt uns auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sergejs Letterbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Martins Letterbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Und besucht: https://www.actionfreunde.de/ https://liquid-love.de/forum/ Music Intro: https://www.purple-planet.com

TERRAESCRIBIENTE
T458 - COMBATE MORTAL - Aventura Sonora

TERRAESCRIBIENTE

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 92:13


Bienvenidos a otro podcast de "Aventura Sonora" aquí en TERRAESCRIBIENTE. En esta ocasión vamos a escuchar "COMBATE MORTAL" En el Japón del siglo XVII, Hanzo Hasashi, líder de un clan honorable, es traicionado y su familia brutalmente asesinada por Bi-Han y sus despiadados asesinos. Hanzo, conocido como Scorpion, lucha valientemente pero cae ante Bi-Han, quien lo envía al inframundo. La tragedia deja una profunda huella en el destino de su descendencia. Siglos después, el mundo se enfrenta al décimo torneo de Mortal Kombat, donde el mundo Exterior amenaza con aniquilar Earthrealm. Una antigua profecía predice que la sangre de Hanzo Hasashi será clave para la salvación de Earthrealm. En este contexto, el joven luchador Cole Young emerge marcado por el destino, enfrentándose al brutal Sub-Zero y descubriendo su legado como descendiente de Scorpion. Guiado por Raiden, el dios del trueno protector del Reino de la Tierra, Cole se une a los legendarios guerreros Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Sonya Blade y Jax para desbloquear su potencial único, su "Arcana". En una épica lucha contra la traición y las fuerzas oscuras de Shang Tsung, Cole enfrenta su destino, desatando el poder de Scorpion para vengar a su familia y proteger a los suyos. Con valentía y determinación, Cole y sus aliados preparan el camino para la gloria en la batalla final contra Sub-Zero, asegurando el futuro del Reino de la Tierra mientras Raiden se prepara para un nuevo capítulo en la eterna lucha por la supervivencia. Dirección: Simon McQuoid. Por favor sigue las redes y grupos: Canal de Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCcO2s1NCrQqLpfFR3u Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerraEscriba Telegram: https://t.me/+62_TRJVg-3cxNDZh Instagram: www.instagram.com/terraescribiente/ Tik tok: www.tiktok.com/@terraescribiente Youtube: www.youtube.com/@Terraescribiente También subscríbete a TERRAESCRIBIENTE en IVOOX, ITUNES Y SPOTIFY! Dale me gusta a cada Podcast y coméntalos! Ayuda mucho! Gracias!

Kamidogu: Kombat Lives Here
Creating a New Era with Matt Yang King

Kamidogu: Kombat Lives Here

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 70:00


Matt Yang King is an American actor, best known for his legendary portrayal of Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 1. He also voiced Fujin in Mortal Kombat 11's Aftermath expansion. Games aside, Matt provided talent to the Concierge in Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match, as well as Kung Lao in Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms. Matt is also a highly accomplished actor, starring in TV shows such as 24, Riverdale and NCIS. His involvement in television also includes voiceover work, having worked on shows such as Family Guy and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

The Realm Kast
Mortal Kombat, Mutants, and Rock & Roll with the original Kung Lao, Anthony Marquez!

The Realm Kast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 95:49


Join us for an exciting episode as we dive into Mortal Kombat, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Rock & Roll with the original Kung Lao and Fujin from Mortal Kombat, Anthony Marquez! Explore the intersection of these iconic franchises and their impact on pop culture. Subscribe and turn on notifications to join the discussion with Anthony Marquez about his experiences portraying these legendary characters! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realmkast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realmkast/support

The Martial Arts Mania Podcast
An Interview with Mortal Kombat's Max Huang!

The Martial Arts Mania Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 66:37


We are back with a VERY special episode for you guys. This week, we have the honor and privilege of interviewing the multi-talented Max Huang! Lifelong martial artist, musician, actor, stuntman, choreographer, director, and member of the Jackie Chan stunt team (just to name a few of his accomplishments) you probably remember him best from his FATALLY awesome, scene stealing role as Kung Lao in 2021's Mortal Kombat! A true fan of the Kung fu movie genre, we had a blast talking anything and everything Kung fu movie related. Listen in as we discuss a whole series of topics, ranging from his time growing up in Germany, working on the Jackie Chan stunt team, his future hopes and desires for martial arts cinema, and even our time spent training at the Shanghai Sports University together! Max's positive energy and optimistic output are absolutely contagious, and both Gavin and I were truly inspired and pumped up after this recording! You can listen to The Martial Arts Mania Podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart Podcasts! Don't forget to subscribe, download, like, and share with your friends! Thanks again for your continued support and we hope you enjoy!

NerdCage Live
Godzilla Minus One SPOILER DISCUSSION with Master Anthony Marquez AKA Kung Lao And Willdband

NerdCage Live

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 76:06


Please give us a sub @NerdCageLive  MORTAL KOMBAT AND GODZILLA FANS REJOICE! **SPOILERS AHEAD!** #GodzillaMinusOne has been a tremendous sensation among the fans! And our dear friend Master Anthony Marquez of EKF Martial Arts in Chicago, IL who is the OG Kung Lao from Mortal Kombat is also a LIFELONG Godzilla fan! So it is an honor to him join us along with  @willdband  to chat with us SPOILERS and all on Toho's latest Godzilla Film! #NerdCageLIVE #SpoilerWarning #spoilers #Godzilla #Toho #Willdband #KungLao #AnthonyMarquez #EKF #MortalKombat #MK #Fujin #Review #MovieReview #GodzillaReview #kaiju Be sure to connect with Master Marquez below! https://www.facebook.com/EKFchicago https://www.instagram.com/ekfchicago/ https://www.instagram.com/anthonymarquez_kung_lao/ Be sure to purchase Master Marquez's Book "Kung Fu Rockstar" https://www.amazon.com/Kung-Fu-Rockstar-Martial-Stardom/dp/B08PJDTSB5 And check out his band Kung Lao and The Scorpions! https://www.facebook.com/p/Kung-Lao-And-The-Scorpions-100068140361772/ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kung-lao-and-the-scorpions/1368189202 Connect with WilldBand below: https://www.youtube.com/c/willdband https://www.facebook.com/willdbandgaming/ https://twitter.com/willdband twitch.tv/willdgamer23 https://youtube.com/channel/UCqcg06qdID_oM1GJ-_DIt-A   NerdCage LIVE is... Jay Saint G Joe of FallenOne Gaming Josh of On Paper Please Sub Up Josh's Solo Channel @onpaperreviews : https://www.youtube.com/@onpaperreviews NERDCAGE LIVE MERCH IS NOW AVAILBLE! GET YOURS NOW: https://www.teepublic.com/user/nerdcage-live-merchstore The greatest hangout spot for all things NERD Culture is over on the Facebook Discussion group known as NERDCAGE NATION! Join over in the link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/516827829468308 The NerdCage LIVE DISCORD Server is Now Up and Running! Join over in the link below: https://discord.gg/HYHrRHKBKY Every Tuesday we play old school and new school games on TWITCH! https://Twitch.TV/NerdCageLive which also simulcast on our SUB CHANNEL NerdCage LIVE Gaming ! Please sub up as well: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUmSYBvmDR58jLAJwdzYiIA For updates check out our Twitter: https://Twitter.com/Nerd_Cage and on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Nerd_Cage And follow Josh on twitter: https://twitter.com/MovieAficionad4 Logo and Banner designed by Michael Long. Animated Intro and Outro created by Roy Miles "NerdCage LIVE Intro", "NerdCage LIVE Outro", "'NerdCage LIVE on Twitch" and "NerdCage LIVE & Friends" Voiced and Produced by Matthew Farden. Written and edited by Jay Saint G. "Rage In The Cage" Voiced and Produced by Matthew Farden, Written by Jay Saint G visual intro by Jay Saint G with music provided by White Bat Audio. If you want Matthew Farden to voice YOUR work check out his website at: www.matthewfarden.com Music provided by Bensound at www.bensound.com "Rage In The Cage" and "LIVE on Twitch" Bedmusic by Max Brhon - "Humanity" [NCS Release] you can find it here: https://youtu.be/OJhqsUnKUWw Audio Only Podcasts for NerdCage LIVE Available below: Podbean: nerdcagelive.podbean.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5D6nUQE8PwgEolfLVahyYK Amazon Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/69c93ded-7655-46e9-b55e-f4cde482edc0/nerdcage-live I Heart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-nerdcage-live-68316953/ PlayerFM https://player.fm/series/3408130 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/nerdcage-live-1312112

The Stone Age Gamer Podcast
Ep.485 – SAG Episode 485: Ranking Every Mortal Kombat Kharacter Part 2

The Stone Age Gamer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 194:09


Show Notes The spooky season is still upon us, and to celebrate, Dan and Kris have kompleted their attempt at ranking every Mortal Kombat Kharacter! This time around, they're starting with Mortal Kombat 4 and working their way back to the original arcade release, and this is where things get really interesting because this is where the truly iconic characters begin. Does Raiden have a cooler hat than Kung Lao? Is Scorpion's catchphrase cooler than Sub-Zero's iconic fatality? Just how many points does Quan Chi's leg rip earn him? Let's find out! At the top of the show, Dan and Kris finish off their Sea of Stars spoiler talks by discussing the true ending and post-game content in detail. There's also some talk about the current status of video game discourse, with some folks out there getting unnecessarily nasty about some changes happening, particularly in the world of Mario. Plus, Intellivision Amico games release without the all-important Intellivision Amico, Super Mario Wonder demo impressions, the overwhelming delight of The Making of Karateka, Dan's father in law comes to town, Kris gets sucked into his Virtual Boy, and more! Useful Links Support us on Patreon StoneAgeGamer.com Safe at Home Rescue theGEEKwriter Shoot the Moon Stitches Tales of Cape Fear SAG's theme Song “Squared Roots” by Banjo Guy Ollie Social Stuff Join us on Discord! Stone Age Gamer YouTube Twitch Geekade Facebook Stone Age Gamer Facebook Geekade Twitter Stone Age Gamer Twitter Geekade Instagram Stone Age Gamer Instagram YouTube Geekade Contact Us Break Music The Mole Masons (Pirate Version) - Sea Of Stars In The Beginning - Mortal Kombat

Kamidogu: Kombat Lives Here
Paolo Montalban

Kamidogu: Kombat Lives Here

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 84:33


Born in the Philippines, Paolo Montalban's family immigrated to the United States when he was just one year old. An incredibly gifted actor and singer, he has worked alongside some of the greatest names of our generation. Paolo starred as the main protagonist Kung Lao in all twenty-two episodes of 1998's Mortal Kombat: Conquest television series alongside Daniel Bernhardt and Kristanna Loken. Just one year earlier he played the character of Prince Christopher in Disney's Cinderella opposite Brandy, Whitney Houston and Whoopi Goldberg. He has since appeared on Broadway in a number of productions, released a self-titled album, and is set to grace our screens in the near future in Descendants: The Rise of Red on Disney+.

Comic Talk Today
COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR JUNE 14TH, 2023 | Summer of GAMING!!

Comic Talk Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 127:49


 It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! This last week we have been graced with ALL THE GAMES! Seriously this is the most gaming heavy episode I have ever done. This is a good time to be a gamer it would seem... unless you are a Sony or Capcom fan perhaps. AND other news too.Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show and Saturdays for the re-post of the Friday night LIVE SHOW. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.    MusicNew Music/VideoKim Dracula - Death Before Designer https://youtu.be/DGxl9bH34Ps Slipknot - Memories (Adderall Rough Cut) https://youtu.be/eftIr13jFUo NEW EP FROM SLIPKNOT!! https://slipknot1.lnk.to/AdderallEP Blackbraid - The Spirit Returns https://youtu.be/OVwLojBW4Wc King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - https://youtu.be/IpUKO-WKaqo DragonTours/FestivalsBotch - Converge and Cave In have been added to 2 of the reunion shows. Boston MA show and Sayreville NJ shows. https://www.stubhub.com/botch-tickets/performer/150035280/ Static-X - Another US tour. Support from Sevendust and Dope. Starts Oct. 6 in Houston TX through Nov 1 in LA.https://www.stubhub.com/static-x-tickets/performer/150042085/ Pantera - The LoG tour JUST announced the openers for the US leg. S.N.A.F.U, Child Bite, Flesh Hoarder, Spirit in the Room, King Parrot, all set to be openers for different chunks of the tour. https://www.stubhub.com/lamb-of-god-tickets/performer/133425 New England Metal and Hardcore Fest - Back for the first time since 2016. Sept 15 & 16. Notable acts: LoG, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Vein.fm, 200 Stab Wounds, Undeath, and TONS more. https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/new-england-metal-and-hardcore-festival-returns-feat-lamb-of-god-hatebreed-shadows-fall-more Tenacious D - Sept 6th in Charlotte NC through Sept 15 in Austin TX. https://www.stubhub.com/tenacious-d-tickets/performer/130929 Jinjer - North american off dates from their trek with Disturbed. Sept 7th in Huntsville AL through Sept 25 in Vancouver. https://www.stubhub.com/jinjer-tickets/performer/100296673 Reg ‘ol NewsSlipknot - Craig has left the band… no official reason why, but he already has a replacement. That and clown is currently not on tour. Staying at home to take care of his wife.Blackbraid - Blackbraid II To be self-released on July 7th, 2023. Blackbraid is a Native American Black Metal solo project hailing from the Adirondack Mountains. SuggestsBlackbraid I - Blackbraid's debut album, Blackbraid I, was released on August 26, 2022. Krieger, a multi-instrumentalist, wrote and tracked the entire album apart from the drums, which were tracked by his friend Neil Schneider. Schneider also recorded, mixed, and mastered Blackbraid I. The cover art was done by Adrian Baxter.Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsSpider-Man 2 - Release date of Oct 20. Pre-order starts June 16th. Pre-order bonuses are Arachknight suit for Peter, Shadow Spider suit for Miles, web grabber gadget and 3 extra skill points. Collector's edition will feature a Venom VS Spider-Men statue amongst other bits. https://cosmicbook.news/marvels-spider-man-2-gets-release-october-20-on-ps5 Microsoft/Activision - FTC (federal Trade Commission) has filed an injunction to stop Microsoft's purchase of Activision https://www.engadget.com/ftc-expected-to-file-injunction-to-block-microsofts-purchase-of-activision-blizzard-165738788.html Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - Sept 26. DLC for one of the most infamous releases of the modern gaming era.Injustice 3 - In all the madness Boon has reassured the community that Injustice 3 is not off the table.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/injustice-3-netherrealm-ed-boon-tease/ Flight Simulator - DUNE EXPANSION!!! https://youtu.be/YkZj0xbVSkw Mortal Kombat 1 - According to the official MK Discord MK1 will be playable at EVO 2023. https://www.evo.gg/news/mortal-kombat-1-playable-at-evo-2023 TrailersTMNT: Shredder's Revenge - Dimension Shellshock https://youtu.be/DvmwcSyHqu4 Usagi Yojimbo!! Later this year.Sonic Superstars - https://youtu.be/hIGP7Zy9Bx0 classic 2D platforming on switch!!Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - https://youtu.be/6veUl98it9c Squirrel with a Gun - https://youtu.be/hRiRyopVm6Q WTF did I just watch?Star Wars: Outlaws - https://youtu.be/5Gbi7VXeFow definite Serenity vibes.Brawlhalla - https://youtu.be/u_lS6bbp2H8 Master Chief and the Arbiter are joining the cast. Both as full on characters.Clockwork Revolution - https://youtu.be/DDFuhaYxeMU inXile's first outing for parent company microsoft seems to be heavily shaded by fan outcry for a BioShock sequel.Avowed - https://youtu.be/ULsF7B6bFuU Obsidian seems to not be able to do wrong.Lies of P - https://youtu.be/hPOdeLE6d6I goth pinocchio? Sept 19.Reg ‘ol NewsCall of Duty - Nickmercs, Tatman, and Dr Disrespect.Summer Game Fest - - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is coming in early 2024.- Spider-Man 2 gets an October 20, 2023 release date.- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is coming next year.- Mortal Kombat 1 gets a bone-crushing gameplay trailer.- Fortnite Wilds reveals a Transformers crossover.- Sonic Superstars is a new 2D classic Sonic game coming this year.- Alan Wake 2 gets a huge gameplay reveal.- Like a Dragon: Gaiden is coming this November.- Star Trek Infinite is announced.- John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is revealed.- SandLand is a new action game from Akira Toriyama and Bandai Namco.- Palworld is a game like Pokemon but with guns.- The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is coming this fall.- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is getting a closed beta.- Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a new action RPG.- Baldur's Gate 3 introduces Jason Isaacs as a major villain.- Twisted Metal debuts on Peacock on July 27.- Marvel Snap is getting a new competitive mode.- New trailer for Season 4 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.- Path of Exile 2 gets a gameplay trailer.- Exoprimal is getting a Street Fighter 6 crossover.- Lies of P gets a demo and new release date.- Netflix shares The Witcher Season 3 trailer.- Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 reveals co-op.- Nicolas Cage is coming to Dead By Daylight.- Yes, Your Grace sequel is announced.- Witchfire comes to early access in September.- Remnant 2 release date is revealed.- Immortals of Aveum gets an extended gameplay clip.- Under the Waves gets an August release date.- Honkai Star Rail gets a PS5 release window.- Black Desert Online expansion gets a new trailer.- Lysfanga: The Time-Shift Warrior is a new hack-and-slash game.- FaeFarm gets a release date and PC reveal.- Throne and Liberty gets a new trailer.- Party Animals gets a release date.Ubisoft Forward - Here are the major announcements from the given text:- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora:  - Release date: December 7.  - First story trailer revealed.  - First-person, single-player adventure with optional two-player co-op.- The Crew Motorfest:  - Location: Oahu.  - Release date: September 14.  - Race in cars from different eras.  - Closed beta: July 21 to 23.- Assassin's Creed Nexus VR:  - Play as Ezio, Kassandra, and Connor in VR.  - Release window: Holiday 2023.  - Available on Meta Quest.- Assassin's Creed Codename Jade:  - Mobile game based in China.  - Closed beta registration open.- Assassin's Creed Mirage:  - Story and gameplay deep dive.  - Release date: October 12.  - Focus on stealth-focused combat.- Star Wars: Outlaws:  - Open-world game.  - Story and extended gameplay revealed.  - Release date: Next year.Other announcements include:- Just Dance 2024 release date: October 24.- XDefiant open session from June 21 to 23.- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown deep dive.- Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix release on Netflix in fall.- The Division Resurgence release on Android and iOS in fall.- Skull and Bones closed beta: August 25 to 28.- Jet Set Radio crossover into Roller Champions.- Brawlhalla Master Chief, Combat Evolved crossover.- Free trial of Rocksmith+ on PC and new mobile app.- Riders Republic skateboard add-on release: September 26.- Final Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope DLC with Rayman release in late 2023.Capcom Showcase - Dragon's Dogma 2:Gameplay deep dive trailer.Larger fantasy world and new Pawn system.Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.Pragmata:Delayed indefinitely.Action adventure game.Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy:HD remasters of Ace Attorney 4, 5, and 6.Coming to Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC in early 2024.Exoprimal:New trailer and roadmap revealed.Dino hunting game.Release date: July 14, 2023.Second open beta test from June 16 to June 18.Ghost Trick:Remaster of the game.Demo available now.Coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess:Unveiled at the Xbox showcase.Action and strategy gameplay.Coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.Mega Man X DiVE Offline:New mobile and PC game.Play as Mega Man X and other franchise characters.Coming this year to Steam, iOS, and Android.Xbox Showcase and Extended - - Fable reboot: First trailer revealed, Richard Ayoade introduced, available on Xbox Game Pass, no release date announced.- South of Midnight: Compulsion Games' new game, third-person action-adventure in the Bayou, play as Hazel, mythical creatures featured.- Star Wars: Outlaws: Ubisoft's open-world Star Wars game, starring Kay Vess, release date: 2024.- Persona 3 remake and Persona 5 tactics spinoff: Persona 3 Reload (early 2024), Persona 5 Tactica (November 17).- Avowed: First-person RPG by Obsidian Entertainment, Living Lands of Eora showcased, release date: 2024.- Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2: Release window announced (next year), new footage highlighting motion-capture.- Forza Motorsport: Releasing on October 10, Turn 10 Studios rebooting.- Starfield: New trailer showcased.- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: First major story expansion, release date: September 26, features Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba.- Clockwork Revolution: InXile Entertainment's new game, first-person shooter RPG, steampunk-inspired with time travel, Xbox first-party exclusive.- New Xbox Series S model: Carbon Black color variant, 1TB SSD storage, release date: September 1.Other announcements include:-33 Immortals: Co-op action game for 33 players, releasing in 2024 -Payday 3: Releasing on September 21, 2023, available on Xbox Game Pass.-Sea of Thieves: Crossing over with The Legend of Monkey Island on July 20.-Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: New career opportunities for pilots, landing in 2024.-Fallout 76: New DLC set in Atlantic City, release date not announced.-Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess: Japanese-inspired game, announcement trailer.-The Elder Scrolls Online: Journey to Necrom: Expansion for the MMO, releasing on June 20.-Overwatch 2: Invasion: New story missions and cosmetics, releasing on August 10.-Jusant: Magical climbing puzzle game, releasing in fall 2023.-Still Wakes the Deep: Eerie game about an offshore oil rig worker, releasing in early 2024.-Dungeons of Hinterberg: Cozy RPG with monster fighting and skating, releasing in 2024.-Cities: Skylines II: City-building game, releasing on October 24.-Metaphor: ReFantazio: Atlus' fantasy RPG, releasing in 2024.-Towerborne: New game by Stoic, releasing next year, available on Game Pass.EXTENDED- High on Knife DLC for High on Life: Revealed, horror-themed, story set two years after the game, new weapons, release later this year (purchase required).- The First Descendant crossplay beta: Xbox Series X gameplay showcased, co-op sci-fi shooter, August 22-28 beta, full game release before end of the year.- Hi-Fi Rush - Arcade Challenge update: Meaty update for rhythm action game, new modes (BPM Rush and Power Up! Tower Up!), new photo mode and character customization, release on July 5.- Another Crab's Treasure and more ID@Xbox games on Game Pass: 10 indie games coming to Game Pass at release, including Another Crab's Treasure, Techtonica, Sea of Stars, Harold Halibut, and more.- CD Projekt Red details Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion: Black Market walkthrough, overhauled police system, air dash ability, Keanu Reeves interview.- The Lamplighters League release date: October 3.- Avowed details from game director Carrie Patel: Breakdown of the trailer, premise, characters, combat, size comparison to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II and The Outer Worlds.- Towerborne developer diary and post-launch support tease from Stoic Studio.- Fallout 76 Once in a Blue Moon update: June 20 release, glimpse of Atlantic City expansion.- The Elder Scrolls Online - Necrom expansion: Details and June 20 release.- Phasmophobia coming to Xbox Series X: Early access with cross-platform play in August.- Capcom details PvE content for Exoprimal in Exosuit variants and Savage Gauntlet.- ID@Xbox developer acceleration program sizzle reel: Drag Her!, Stray Gods, Sonzai, Slime Heroes, and more featured.- Microsoft Flight Simulator - Dune Expansion creation process detailed: November 3 release.- Go Mecha Ball revealed: Release in 2024.- Lies of P details: Various weapons, bosses, and upgrade systems, September 19 release.- Behind-the-scenes video for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2: Motion capture process showcased.- Xbox FanFest celebrations and tease for 2024 Xbox games.- Lightyear: Frontier multiplayer features showcased, early 2024 release.- Phil Spencer plays 33 Immortals with developers and interviews them.SuggestsNon-E3 showcasesComic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsAvengers Inc. - Marvel announced a new Noir-Inspired series. written by Al Ewing with art by Leonard Kirk, and set for a September release. The series is said to pay homage to the 60s roots of the team, and specifically the role that Janet Van Dyne/Wasp had in founding the group.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-announces-noir-series-avengers-inc-wasp-vision/ Marvel Ultimate Universe - Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch together will be rebooting the Ultimate universe at Marvel. This is a direct sequel to the events of Ultimate Invasion. First time since 2015.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-relaunch-ultimate-universe-jonathan-hickman-stefano-caselli/ Predator V Wolverine - Marvel announced a crossover series with their newly acquired fox property. written by Benjamin Percy, the acclaimed writer known for taking Wolverine's ferocious spirit to its limits in the character's current ongoing solo series. Percy will be joined by a host of all-star artistic talent including Greg Land, Andrea Di Vito, Ken Lashley, Kei Zama, and many more. The series will reveal a bitter rivalry between Wolverine and a Yautja who's been stalking him since his earliest days… Set for a September release.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/predator-vs-wolverine-marvel-comics-release-date/ SuggestsBatman Versus Predator is a comic book crossover featuring a duel between Batman and members of the titular extraterrestrial race from the Predator film franchise. It was written by Dave Gibbons with art by Andy and Adam Kubert, and was published by DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics in 1991. Adam Kubert won an Eisner Award in 1992 for his contribution.In 1995, a sequel was published called Batman Versus Predator II: Bloodmatch. It was written by Doug Moench, with art by Paul Gulacy and Terry Austin. A third series, Batman Versus Predator III: Blood Ties, was published in 1997. Written by Chuck Dixon with art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Robert Campanella, it features Mr. Freeze and a Catwoman cameoTV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsSuperman & Lois - Renewed for a 4th season after all. https://cosmicbook.news/superman-lois-renewed-for-season-4 Gotham Knights - Canceled after one season. Surprising NO ONE. https://comicbook.com/dc/news/gotham-knights-canceled-one-season-the-cw/ TrailersTwisted Metal - https://youtu.be/-Mn4RBWv03A July 27th on Peacock.Sweet Tooth and John Doe scene teaser… this might be worth watching.The Boys - https://youtu.be/WoyzCDeuDaY Homelander teaserFoundation - https://youtu.be/2t0BGkVQMuQ proper season 2 trailer. July 14th. Season 3 is already filming.Reg ‘ol NewsWheel of Fortune - Pat Sajak is retiring after the end of the upcoming season.41 seasons. 76 years old. https://twitter.com/patsajak/status/1668392746787418114 SuggestsGremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is an American computer-animated fantasy comedy television series. Serving as a prequel to the 1984 film Gremlins and its 1990 sequel Gremlins 2:The New Batch, the series is set in 1920s Shanghai, East China and tells the story of how 10-year-old Sam Wing met Gizmo, a young Mogwai. It was written and executive produced by Tze Chun. Steven Spielberg, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Sam Register, and Brendan Hay also serve as executive producers, with Joe Dante (the director of the Gremlins films) as consulting producer. In February 2021, ahead of the series premiere, the series was renewed for a second season.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsAlien - the new movie now has a release date. August 16, 2024. https://comicbook.com/horror/news/alien-movie-new-release-date-confirmed-fede-alvarez/ MCU - Marvel Studios has delayed the release of two upcoming films, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars. The films were originally scheduled to be released in 2024, but have now been pushed back to 2026 and 2027, respectively. The delay has caused some fans to express disappointment and frustration, but Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has explained that the decision was made in order to give the filmmakers more time to work on the films and ensure that they are of the highest quality. Feige has also said that the studio is planning to slow down the pace of its output in order to allow each project to "stand out and stand above."Fast X: Pt 2 - Release date April 4, 2025.https://www.instagram.com/p/CtQAuTuJxDK/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading TrailersExpendables 4 - https://youtu.be/DhlaBO-SwVE Sept 22 in theaters… Megan Fox and 50 Cent join the fray… is this needed?Justice League: Warworld - https://youtu.be/IPDLodUE9gg July 25. R ratingThe Venture Bros - https://youtu.be/jxkGUWRJV24 July 21st digital release and 25th for physical. And HOW did i miss this? https://youtu.be/DF_7mqtgV1o RADIANT IS THE BLOOD OF THE BABOON HEARTSpider-verse: The Spider Within - https://youtu.be/gT0aqknRkms Horror spidey?SuggestsJohnny Mnemonic is a 1995 cyberpunk film directed by Robert Longo in his directorial debut. William Gibson, who wrote the 1981 short story, wrote the screenplay. Keanu Reeves plays Johnny, a data courier with an overloaded brain implant designed to securely store confidential information. The film, set in 2021, portrays a dystopian future wracked by a tech-induced plague, awash with conspiracies, and dominated by megacorporations. Takeshi Kitano portrays the CEO of a megacorporation attempting to suppress the data; he hires a psychopathic assassin played by Dolph Lundgren to do so. Ice-T and Dina Meyer co-star as Johnny's allies, a freedom fighter and a bodyguard, respectively.Rumor MillNew SourcesMortal Kombat 1 - Havik, Reiko, Nitara, Li Mei, Ashrah, Sub Zero, Scorpion, Smoke, Reptile, Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Raiden, Shang Tsung, Kitana, Mileena, Tanya, Sindel, Johnny Cage, KenshiStar Wars - Selling Lucasfilm back to GEORGE LUCAS??New RumorsSuperman: Legacy - Said to be our introduction to The Authority before the movie for the group launches.Lucasfilm - Foreign Oil tycoon said to be interested in the purchase of the Star Wars production house.The Batman 2 - Josh Hartnett and Joel Edgerton reportedly the front runners for Two Face role.Legend of Zelda - Movie reportedly nearing a final deal with universal.Wheel of Fortune - Ryan Seacrest said to be in talks to replace Sajak.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

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COMIC TALK TODAY: COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR JUNE 14TH, 2023 | SUMMER OF GAMING!!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 127:49


 It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! This last week we have been graced with ALL THE GAMES! Seriously this is the most gaming heavy episode I have ever done. This is a good time to be a gamer it would seem... unless you are a Sony or Capcom fan perhaps. AND other news too.Tune in Wednesdays for the regular show and Saturdays for the re-post of the Friday night LIVE SHOW. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.    MusicNew Music/VideoKim Dracula - Death Before Designer https://youtu.be/DGxl9bH34Ps Slipknot - Memories (Adderall Rough Cut) https://youtu.be/eftIr13jFUo NEW EP FROM SLIPKNOT!! https://slipknot1.lnk.to/AdderallEP Blackbraid - The Spirit Returns https://youtu.be/OVwLojBW4Wc King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - https://youtu.be/IpUKO-WKaqo DragonTours/FestivalsBotch - Converge and Cave In have been added to 2 of the reunion shows. Boston MA show and Sayreville NJ shows. https://www.stubhub.com/botch-tickets/performer/150035280/ Static-X - Another US tour. Support from Sevendust and Dope. Starts Oct. 6 in Houston TX through Nov 1 in LA.https://www.stubhub.com/static-x-tickets/performer/150042085/ Pantera - The LoG tour JUST announced the openers for the US leg. S.N.A.F.U, Child Bite, Flesh Hoarder, Spirit in the Room, King Parrot, all set to be openers for different chunks of the tour. https://www.stubhub.com/lamb-of-god-tickets/performer/133425 New England Metal and Hardcore Fest - Back for the first time since 2016. Sept 15 & 16. Notable acts: LoG, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Vein.fm, 200 Stab Wounds, Undeath, and TONS more. https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/new-england-metal-and-hardcore-festival-returns-feat-lamb-of-god-hatebreed-shadows-fall-more Tenacious D - Sept 6th in Charlotte NC through Sept 15 in Austin TX. https://www.stubhub.com/tenacious-d-tickets/performer/130929 Jinjer - North american off dates from their trek with Disturbed. Sept 7th in Huntsville AL through Sept 25 in Vancouver. https://www.stubhub.com/jinjer-tickets/performer/100296673 Reg ‘ol NewsSlipknot - Craig has left the band… no official reason why, but he already has a replacement. That and clown is currently not on tour. Staying at home to take care of his wife.Blackbraid - Blackbraid II To be self-released on July 7th, 2023. Blackbraid is a Native American Black Metal solo project hailing from the Adirondack Mountains. SuggestsBlackbraid I - Blackbraid's debut album, Blackbraid I, was released on August 26, 2022. Krieger, a multi-instrumentalist, wrote and tracked the entire album apart from the drums, which were tracked by his friend Neil Schneider. Schneider also recorded, mixed, and mastered Blackbraid I. The cover art was done by Adrian Baxter.Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsSpider-Man 2 - Release date of Oct 20. Pre-order starts June 16th. Pre-order bonuses are Arachknight suit for Peter, Shadow Spider suit for Miles, web grabber gadget and 3 extra skill points. Collector's edition will feature a Venom VS Spider-Men statue amongst other bits. https://cosmicbook.news/marvels-spider-man-2-gets-release-october-20-on-ps5 Microsoft/Activision - FTC (federal Trade Commission) has filed an injunction to stop Microsoft's purchase of Activision https://www.engadget.com/ftc-expected-to-file-injunction-to-block-microsofts-purchase-of-activision-blizzard-165738788.html Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - Sept 26. DLC for one of the most infamous releases of the modern gaming era.Injustice 3 - In all the madness Boon has reassured the community that Injustice 3 is not off the table.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/injustice-3-netherrealm-ed-boon-tease/ Flight Simulator - DUNE EXPANSION!!! https://youtu.be/YkZj0xbVSkw Mortal Kombat 1 - According to the official MK Discord MK1 will be playable at EVO 2023. https://www.evo.gg/news/mortal-kombat-1-playable-at-evo-2023 TrailersTMNT: Shredder's Revenge - Dimension Shellshock https://youtu.be/DvmwcSyHqu4 Usagi Yojimbo!! Later this year.Sonic Superstars - https://youtu.be/hIGP7Zy9Bx0 classic 2D platforming on switch!!Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - https://youtu.be/6veUl98it9c Squirrel with a Gun - https://youtu.be/hRiRyopVm6Q WTF did I just watch?Star Wars: Outlaws - https://youtu.be/5Gbi7VXeFow definite Serenity vibes.Brawlhalla - https://youtu.be/u_lS6bbp2H8 Master Chief and the Arbiter are joining the cast. Both as full on characters.Clockwork Revolution - https://youtu.be/DDFuhaYxeMU inXile's first outing for parent company microsoft seems to be heavily shaded by fan outcry for a BioShock sequel.Avowed - https://youtu.be/ULsF7B6bFuU Obsidian seems to not be able to do wrong.Lies of P - https://youtu.be/hPOdeLE6d6I goth pinocchio? Sept 19.Reg ‘ol NewsCall of Duty - Nickmercs, Tatman, and Dr Disrespect.Summer Game Fest - - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is coming in early 2024.- Spider-Man 2 gets an October 20, 2023 release date.- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is coming next year.- Mortal Kombat 1 gets a bone-crushing gameplay trailer.- Fortnite Wilds reveals a Transformers crossover.- Sonic Superstars is a new 2D classic Sonic game coming this year.- Alan Wake 2 gets a huge gameplay reveal.- Like a Dragon: Gaiden is coming this November.- Star Trek Infinite is announced.- John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is revealed.- SandLand is a new action game from Akira Toriyama and Bandai Namco.- Palworld is a game like Pokemon but with guns.- The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is coming this fall.- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is getting a closed beta.- Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a new action RPG.- Baldur's Gate 3 introduces Jason Isaacs as a major villain.- Twisted Metal debuts on Peacock on July 27.- Marvel Snap is getting a new competitive mode.- New trailer for Season 4 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.- Path of Exile 2 gets a gameplay trailer.- Exoprimal is getting a Street Fighter 6 crossover.- Lies of P gets a demo and new release date.- Netflix shares The Witcher Season 3 trailer.- Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 reveals co-op.- Nicolas Cage is coming to Dead By Daylight.- Yes, Your Grace sequel is announced.- Witchfire comes to early access in September.- Remnant 2 release date is revealed.- Immortals of Aveum gets an extended gameplay clip.- Under the Waves gets an August release date.- Honkai Star Rail gets a PS5 release window.- Black Desert Online expansion gets a new trailer.- Lysfanga: The Time-Shift Warrior is a new hack-and-slash game.- FaeFarm gets a release date and PC reveal.- Throne and Liberty gets a new trailer.- Party Animals gets a release date.Ubisoft Forward - Here are the major announcements from the given text:- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora:  - Release date: December 7.  - First story trailer revealed.  - First-person, single-player adventure with optional two-player co-op.- The Crew Motorfest:  - Location: Oahu.  - Release date: September 14.  - Race in cars from different eras.  - Closed beta: July 21 to 23.- Assassin's Creed Nexus VR:  - Play as Ezio, Kassandra, and Connor in VR.  - Release window: Holiday 2023.  - Available on Meta Quest.- Assassin's Creed Codename Jade:  - Mobile game based in China.  - Closed beta registration open.- Assassin's Creed Mirage:  - Story and gameplay deep dive.  - Release date: October 12.  - Focus on stealth-focused combat.- Star Wars: Outlaws:  - Open-world game.  - Story and extended gameplay revealed.  - Release date: Next year.Other announcements include:- Just Dance 2024 release date: October 24.- XDefiant open session from June 21 to 23.- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown deep dive.- Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix release on Netflix in fall.- The Division Resurgence release on Android and iOS in fall.- Skull and Bones closed beta: August 25 to 28.- Jet Set Radio crossover into Roller Champions.- Brawlhalla Master Chief, Combat Evolved crossover.- Free trial of Rocksmith+ on PC and new mobile app.- Riders Republic skateboard add-on release: September 26.- Final Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope DLC with Rayman release in late 2023.Capcom Showcase - Dragon's Dogma 2:Gameplay deep dive trailer.Larger fantasy world and new Pawn system.Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.Pragmata:Delayed indefinitely.Action adventure game.Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy:HD remasters of Ace Attorney 4, 5, and 6.Coming to Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC in early 2024.Exoprimal:New trailer and roadmap revealed.Dino hunting game.Release date: July 14, 2023.Second open beta test from June 16 to June 18.Ghost Trick:Remaster of the game.Demo available now.Coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess:Unveiled at the Xbox showcase.Action and strategy gameplay.Coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.Mega Man X DiVE Offline:New mobile and PC game.Play as Mega Man X and other franchise characters.Coming this year to Steam, iOS, and Android.Xbox Showcase and Extended - - Fable reboot: First trailer revealed, Richard Ayoade introduced, available on Xbox Game Pass, no release date announced.- South of Midnight: Compulsion Games' new game, third-person action-adventure in the Bayou, play as Hazel, mythical creatures featured.- Star Wars: Outlaws: Ubisoft's open-world Star Wars game, starring Kay Vess, release date: 2024.- Persona 3 remake and Persona 5 tactics spinoff: Persona 3 Reload (early 2024), Persona 5 Tactica (November 17).- Avowed: First-person RPG by Obsidian Entertainment, Living Lands of Eora showcased, release date: 2024.- Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2: Release window announced (next year), new footage highlighting motion-capture.- Forza Motorsport: Releasing on October 10, Turn 10 Studios rebooting.- Starfield: New trailer showcased.- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: First major story expansion, release date: September 26, features Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba.- Clockwork Revolution: InXile Entertainment's new game, first-person shooter RPG, steampunk-inspired with time travel, Xbox first-party exclusive.- New Xbox Series S model: Carbon Black color variant, 1TB SSD storage, release date: September 1.Other announcements include:-33 Immortals: Co-op action game for 33 players, releasing in 2024 -Payday 3: Releasing on September 21, 2023, available on Xbox Game Pass.-Sea of Thieves: Crossing over with The Legend of Monkey Island on July 20.-Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: New career opportunities for pilots, landing in 2024.-Fallout 76: New DLC set in Atlantic City, release date not announced.-Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess: Japanese-inspired game, announcement trailer.-The Elder Scrolls Online: Journey to Necrom: Expansion for the MMO, releasing on June 20.-Overwatch 2: Invasion: New story missions and cosmetics, releasing on August 10.-Jusant: Magical climbing puzzle game, releasing in fall 2023.-Still Wakes the Deep: Eerie game about an offshore oil rig worker, releasing in early 2024.-Dungeons of Hinterberg: Cozy RPG with monster fighting and skating, releasing in 2024.-Cities: Skylines II: City-building game, releasing on October 24.-Metaphor: ReFantazio: Atlus' fantasy RPG, releasing in 2024.-Towerborne: New game by Stoic, releasing next year, available on Game Pass.EXTENDED- High on Knife DLC for High on Life: Revealed, horror-themed, story set two years after the game, new weapons, release later this year (purchase required).- The First Descendant crossplay beta: Xbox Series X gameplay showcased, co-op sci-fi shooter, August 22-28 beta, full game release before end of the year.- Hi-Fi Rush - Arcade Challenge update: Meaty update for rhythm action game, new modes (BPM Rush and Power Up! Tower Up!), new photo mode and character customization, release on July 5.- Another Crab's Treasure and more ID@Xbox games on Game Pass: 10 indie games coming to Game Pass at release, including Another Crab's Treasure, Techtonica, Sea of Stars, Harold Halibut, and more.- CD Projekt Red details Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion: Black Market walkthrough, overhauled police system, air dash ability, Keanu Reeves interview.- The Lamplighters League release date: October 3.- Avowed details from game director Carrie Patel: Breakdown of the trailer, premise, characters, combat, size comparison to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II and The Outer Worlds.- Towerborne developer diary and post-launch support tease from Stoic Studio.- Fallout 76 Once in a Blue Moon update: June 20 release, glimpse of Atlantic City expansion.- The Elder Scrolls Online - Necrom expansion: Details and June 20 release.- Phasmophobia coming to Xbox Series X: Early access with cross-platform play in August.- Capcom details PvE content for Exoprimal in Exosuit variants and Savage Gauntlet.- ID@Xbox developer acceleration program sizzle reel: Drag Her!, Stray Gods, Sonzai, Slime Heroes, and more featured.- Microsoft Flight Simulator - Dune Expansion creation process detailed: November 3 release.- Go Mecha Ball revealed: Release in 2024.- Lies of P details: Various weapons, bosses, and upgrade systems, September 19 release.- Behind-the-scenes video for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2: Motion capture process showcased.- Xbox FanFest celebrations and tease for 2024 Xbox games.- Lightyear: Frontier multiplayer features showcased, early 2024 release.- Phil Spencer plays 33 Immortals with developers and interviews them.SuggestsNon-E3 showcasesComic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsAvengers Inc. - Marvel announced a new Noir-Inspired series. written by Al Ewing with art by Leonard Kirk, and set for a September release. The series is said to pay homage to the 60s roots of the team, and specifically the role that Janet Van Dyne/Wasp had in founding the group.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-announces-noir-series-avengers-inc-wasp-vision/ Marvel Ultimate Universe - Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch together will be rebooting the Ultimate universe at Marvel. This is a direct sequel to the events of Ultimate Invasion. First time since 2015.https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-relaunch-ultimate-universe-jonathan-hickman-stefano-caselli/ Predator V Wolverine - Marvel announced a crossover series with their newly acquired fox property. written by Benjamin Percy, the acclaimed writer known for taking Wolverine's ferocious spirit to its limits in the character's current ongoing solo series. Percy will be joined by a host of all-star artistic talent including Greg Land, Andrea Di Vito, Ken Lashley, Kei Zama, and many more. The series will reveal a bitter rivalry between Wolverine and a Yautja who's been stalking him since his earliest days… Set for a September release.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/predator-vs-wolverine-marvel-comics-release-date/ SuggestsBatman Versus Predator is a comic book crossover featuring a duel between Batman and members of the titular extraterrestrial race from the Predator film franchise. It was written by Dave Gibbons with art by Andy and Adam Kubert, and was published by DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics in 1991. Adam Kubert won an Eisner Award in 1992 for his contribution.In 1995, a sequel was published called Batman Versus Predator II: Bloodmatch. It was written by Doug Moench, with art by Paul Gulacy and Terry Austin. A third series, Batman Versus Predator III: Blood Ties, was published in 1997. Written by Chuck Dixon with art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Robert Campanella, it features Mr. Freeze and a Catwoman cameoTV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsSuperman & Lois - Renewed for a 4th season after all. https://cosmicbook.news/superman-lois-renewed-for-season-4 Gotham Knights - Canceled after one season. Surprising NO ONE. https://comicbook.com/dc/news/gotham-knights-canceled-one-season-the-cw/ TrailersTwisted Metal - https://youtu.be/-Mn4RBWv03A July 27th on Peacock.Sweet Tooth and John Doe scene teaser… this might be worth watching.The Boys - https://youtu.be/WoyzCDeuDaY Homelander teaserFoundation - https://youtu.be/2t0BGkVQMuQ proper season 2 trailer. July 14th. Season 3 is already filming.Reg ‘ol NewsWheel of Fortune - Pat Sajak is retiring after the end of the upcoming season.41 seasons. 76 years old. https://twitter.com/patsajak/status/1668392746787418114 SuggestsGremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is an American computer-animated fantasy comedy television series. Serving as a prequel to the 1984 film Gremlins and its 1990 sequel Gremlins 2:The New Batch, the series is set in 1920s Shanghai, East China and tells the story of how 10-year-old Sam Wing met Gizmo, a young Mogwai. It was written and executive produced by Tze Chun. Steven Spielberg, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Sam Register, and Brendan Hay also serve as executive producers, with Joe Dante (the director of the Gremlins films) as consulting producer. In February 2021, ahead of the series premiere, the series was renewed for a second season.MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsAlien - the new movie now has a release date. August 16, 2024. https://comicbook.com/horror/news/alien-movie-new-release-date-confirmed-fede-alvarez/ MCU - Marvel Studios has delayed the release of two upcoming films, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars. The films were originally scheduled to be released in 2024, but have now been pushed back to 2026 and 2027, respectively. The delay has caused some fans to express disappointment and frustration, but Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has explained that the decision was made in order to give the filmmakers more time to work on the films and ensure that they are of the highest quality. Feige has also said that the studio is planning to slow down the pace of its output in order to allow each project to "stand out and stand above."Fast X: Pt 2 - Release date April 4, 2025.https://www.instagram.com/p/CtQAuTuJxDK/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading TrailersExpendables 4 - https://youtu.be/DhlaBO-SwVE Sept 22 in theaters… Megan Fox and 50 Cent join the fray… is this needed?Justice League: Warworld - https://youtu.be/IPDLodUE9gg July 25. R ratingThe Venture Bros - https://youtu.be/jxkGUWRJV24 July 21st digital release and 25th for physical. And HOW did i miss this? https://youtu.be/DF_7mqtgV1o RADIANT IS THE BLOOD OF THE BABOON HEARTSpider-verse: The Spider Within - https://youtu.be/gT0aqknRkms Horror spidey?SuggestsJohnny Mnemonic is a 1995 cyberpunk film directed by Robert Longo in his directorial debut. William Gibson, who wrote the 1981 short story, wrote the screenplay. Keanu Reeves plays Johnny, a data courier with an overloaded brain implant designed to securely store confidential information. The film, set in 2021, portrays a dystopian future wracked by a tech-induced plague, awash with conspiracies, and dominated by megacorporations. Takeshi Kitano portrays the CEO of a megacorporation attempting to suppress the data; he hires a psychopathic assassin played by Dolph Lundgren to do so. Ice-T and Dina Meyer co-star as Johnny's allies, a freedom fighter and a bodyguard, respectively.Rumor MillNew SourcesMortal Kombat 1 - Havik, Reiko, Nitara, Li Mei, Ashrah, Sub Zero, Scorpion, Smoke, Reptile, Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Raiden, Shang Tsung, Kitana, Mileena, Tanya, Sindel, Johnny Cage, KenshiStar Wars - Selling Lucasfilm back to GEORGE LUCAS??New RumorsSuperman: Legacy - Said to be our introduction to The Authority before the movie for the group launches.Lucasfilm - Foreign Oil tycoon said to be interested in the purchase of the Star Wars production house.The Batman 2 - Josh Hartnett and Joel Edgerton reportedly the front runners for Two Face role.Legend of Zelda - Movie reportedly nearing a final deal with universal.Wheel of Fortune - Ryan Seacrest said to be in talks to replace Sajak.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

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GigaBoots Podcasts
Overwatch 2 Isn't Real, Mortal Kombat 1 Is 3X Real, and Gaming News | Big Think Dimension #222

GigaBoots Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 146:15


We talk about Hawken Reborn, Tears of the Kingdom, Overwatch 2's compromise, and Mortal Kombat 1. Become a podlord or normal patron today! http://www.patreon.com/GBPodcasts RSS Feed: https://gbpods.podbean.com/ Kris Wolfheart's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kriswolfheart GigaBoots' Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gigaboots GB Main Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gigaboots GB Fan Discord: https://discord.gg/XAGcxBk New Dr. Aggro Art by Nobutron. Go see the full art here: https://twitter.com/NobutronBue/status/1627402952041177089?s=20 #TearsoftheKingdom #MortalKombat #Overwatch2   Tags: gigaboots,Big Think Dimension,BTD,Gaming news podcast,zelda tears of the kingdom,TotK,The Legend of Zelda,Mortal Kombat 1,Liu Kang,Kung Lao,Tracer,Overwatch 2,OW2,Nvidia RTX 4060 TI,Geforce,Stray ESRB Xbox,Blizzcon 2023,Black Finger JET,Lords of the Fallen,GTA6,Riot Games CEO,Nicholas Cage,Ubisoft,Assassin's Creed,Saints Row the Saints Row,EU Activision Blizzard Microsoft Acquisition,Vampire the Masquerade Bloodhunt,The Lord of the Rings MMO

Geek Freaks Headlines
Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Released!

Geek Freaks Headlines

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 0:43


The new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer has been released and it is packed with action and violence. The trailer gives us a glimpse of the new characters and the new fighting mechanics. It also teases the story mode which will be set in a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on September 19, 2023. Pre-orders are available on May 19, and PlayStation and Xbox players will receive Beta access, available in August. Here are some of the key features of Mortal Kombat 1: A new fighting system with more fluid and responsive controls A new story mode set in a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe A new roster of characters, including fan favorites like Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, and many others New Fatalities that are more brutal and gruesome than ever before Mortal Kombat 1 is sure to be a must-have for fans of the series. The new fighting system, story mode, and characters look amazing and the Fatalities are sure to shock and awe. If you are a fan of fighting games, then you need to check out Mortal Kombat 1.

Geek Freaks Headlines
Mortal Kombat 1 to Feature Classic Characters and Exciting Guest Fighters

Geek Freaks Headlines

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 1:00


Mortal Kombat 1 is set to make a splash with its impressive roster, offering a blend of beloved classic characters and exciting guest fighters. Developed by NetherRealm Studios, the game aims to provide a fresh and reimagined experience for fans of the long-running franchise. The roster of Mortal Kombat 1 will feature iconic characters like Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, and Johnny Cage. According to NetherRealm Studios, these characters will receive a “reimagined” treatment, promising new twists and updates to their well-known personas. However, the excitement doesn't end there. The game will also introduce a separate group of combatants known as Kameo Fighters. These unique characters will assist players during matches, adding an additional layer of strategy and excitement to the gameplay. In an intriguing development, a retail listing from Amazon Italy has revealed that Mortal Kombat 1 will include guest characters from popular franchises. Homelander from The Boys, Peacemaker from the DC Universe, and Omni-Man from Invincible will join the roster, adding a thrilling crossover element to the game. These characters will be included as part of MK1's Kombat Pack, available with the premium and collector's edition versions of the game. Additionally, the retail listing mentions a few other surprises. Mortal Kombat veterans Quan Chi, Ermac, and Takeda are set to make their return, while five currently unannounced Kameo Fighters—Tremor, Khameleon, Mavado, Ferra, and Johnny Cage—will bring further excitement to the game. It's worth noting that while Johnny Cage is listed as part of the Kameo Fighter roster, it remains unclear if this specifically refers to the Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for the character. Confirmation from Warner Bros. regarding the accuracy of the retail listing is still pending. Mortal Kombat has a rich history of including guest characters from various media, and Mortal Kombat 1 is no exception. Previous games in the franchise have featured an array of notable figures, including Kratos from God of War, the Xenomorph from Alien, and Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th. Fans can look forward to experiencing Mortal Kombat 1 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X when it releases on September 19. The game's storyline takes players on a thrilling journey into the past, with Fire God Liu Kang teaming up with a young Raiden and The Great Kung Lao to rewrite the history of Mortal Kombat. As the release date approaches, anticipation continues to build for this highly anticipated installment in the Mortal Kombat franchise. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements as the game's launch draws near. Source: Polygon

Monsters, Madness and Magic
EP#159: Descendant of the Great Kung Lao - An Interview with Max Huang

Monsters, Madness and Magic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 32:01


Join Justin as he chats with actor and stuntman Max Huang about Mortal Kombat, martial arts, joining the Jackie Chan stunt team, and more!Send us a screenshot on any social media platform of your review of the show to get a shout out! Monsters, Madness and Magic Official Website. Monsters, Madness and Magic on Linktree.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Instagram.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Facebook.Monsters, Madness and Magic on Twitter.Monsters, Madness and Magic on YouTube.

Warrior's Edge Podcast
Anthony Marquez Interview

Warrior's Edge Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 55:15


Anthony Marquez is a life long and accomplished martial artist. You may know him as the original Kung Lao actor in the smash hit video games Mortal Kombat 2 and 3. We deep dive into his martial arts training, training concepts, behind the scene stories on making the iconic Mortal Kombat games, stories on his Wushu competition days and much more. 

MK Podquest
MK Comics: Kung Lao (With Yasin from Kombat Time!)

MK Podquest

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 62:02


This week Yasin from the Kombat Time Podcast joins us to talk about the Kung Lao one-shot comic book from Malibu Comics. It's not the worst comic we've read, but it isn't the best one either. Subscribe to the Kombat Time Podcast here: https://linktr.ee/KombatTime Follow Kombat Time on Twitter @KombatTimePod Follow Yasin on Twitter @KetaiOtami Visit our website at https://www.mkpodquest.com Follow MK Podquest on Twitter and Instagram @mkpodquest SUPPORT THE SHOW AT https://ko-fi.com/mkpodquest Find our other podcast at https://www.mortalkombatconquest.ca ★ Support this podcast ★

MK Podquest
Conquest Commentary 14: Festival of Death

MK Podquest

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 62:57


Qali is back and she brought Mika with her. Jesse from Baywatch is here and she wants to learn murder moves from Kung Lao. And there's zombies. Stay tuned to the end for two very special BONUS commentaries involving viral videos of people falling off of stages.  Find our other podcasts at: https://www.mortalkombatconquest.ca/ Visit This podcast's website at https://www.mkpodquest.com Follow MK Podquest on Twitter and Instagram @mkpodquest ★ Support this podcast ★

Kamidogu: Kombat Lives Here

Best known for his incredible portrayal of Kung Lao in 2021's Mortal Kombat movie, Max is also a member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. Born in Germany, he is also a fine martial artist, stunt performer, singer and songwriter. His first single, “Flawless Victory,” debuted in April 2021. — FOLLOW MAX HUANG — Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxhuangofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/themaxhuang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxhuangofficial

Escuchando Peliculas
Mortal Kombat (2021) #Acción #Aventuras #Fantástico #peliculas #audesc #podcast

Escuchando Peliculas

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 105:24


País Estados Unidos Dirección Simon McQuoid Guion Greg Russo, Dave Callaham. Historia: Oren Uziel, Greg Russo Música Benjamin Wallfisch Fotografía Germain McMicking Reparto Lewis Tan, Joe Taslim, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Mehcad Brooks, Tadanobu Asano, Hiroyuki Sanada, Chin Han, Ludi Lin, Max Huang, Sisi Stringer, Elissa Cadwell, Mike Foenander, Matilda Kimber, Laura Brent, Mel Jarnson Sinopsis En “Mortal Kombat”, Cole Young, el luchador de MMA (Artes Marciales Mixtas), acostumbrado a recibir palizas por dinero, desconoce su ascendencia, y tampoco sabe por qué el emperador Shang Tsung de Outworld ha enviado a su mejor guerrero, Sub-Zero, un Cryomancer sobrenatural, para dar caza a Cole. Cole teme por la seguridad de su familia y busca a Sonya Blade siguiendo las indicaciones de Jax, un comandante de las Fuerzas Especiales que tiene la misma extraña marca de dragón con la que nació Cole. No tarda en llegar al templo de Lord Raiden, un Dios Anciano y el protector de Earthrealm, que ofrece refugio a los que llevan la marca. Aquí, Cole entrena con los experimentados guerreros Liu Kang, Kung Lao y el mercenario rebelde Kano, mientras se prepara para enfrentarse a los mayores campeones de la Tierra contra los enemigos de Outworld (El Mundo Exterior) en una batalla de enorme envergadura por el universo. Veremos si los esfuerzos de Cole se ven recompensados y consigue desbloquear su arcana -ese inmenso poder que surge del interior de su alma— a tiempo de salvar no solo a su familia, sino para detener Outworld de una vez por todas.

Otaku Scoop
Ep.02 - Anime Red Flags

Otaku Scoop

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 26:16


This week, Banana Warrior and Lola discuss anime red flags Apparently, Isekai is mid, Kung Lao is hot and Bungee Gum has the properties of both rubber and gum

Cinema Trip Reviews
Cinema Trip Reviews: Mortal Kombat (2021)

Cinema Trip Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 45:32


It's been 24 years but we finally have a new Mortal Kombat movie! Come hang out with the squad as we discuss our hate for Cole Young, Fatalities, and much more during our review of the new movie. Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe. Check us out on our Social Media sites below:

PixelLit
Mortal Kombat Part 1

PixelLit

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 94:18 Transcription Available


New book! Today we are starting Mortal Kombat by Jeff Rovin. It was published in 1995 the same year the movie was released, and Mortal Kombat 3 came out, and we are unsure if it shares any real plot elements with them! So join Phil, Kevin, Kung Lao, Shao Khan, and a lil pudgey demon named Ruthay for part 1 of Mortal Kombat! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pixellitpod Our website: https://www.pixellitpod.com Our discord: https://discord.gg/NdwmVEwFbQ PixelLit is the video game-literary nerd's dream come true. It's a podcast where we read and discuss video game novelizations, and the games they're based on. This is a podcast for the former kid who read their instruction booklets cover to cover. For the gamer who listens to every audio log in Bioshock. The PixelLit Podcast! Because the only thing better than playing a video game is reading about it.

But It Was Aliens
Fanged Humanoids Visit 1975 Japan

But It Was Aliens

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 42:36


The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe a space orangutan ball-bag bat judo techno Dracula. We know on this podcast that children, never, lie, so how do we explain what the children we meet today saw in Japan? Why would an orangutan wear a silver suit? Who's the whinier little turd - Harry Potter or Voldemort? Is Tinkerbell involved? Is Jabba the Hutt involved? Meanwhile, this episode questions who the aliens are if you land on another planet - who are the ‘lings? I suppose that we should also allude to what this episode actually covers… Two Japanese children may or may not have allegedly truthfully seen an orange/silver UFO. A flying saucer, if you will. Not only that, but creatures, may have descended from the craft. Did these aliens know karate? Would they be confronted by a group of mums? It was down to a school to use their finest tools to investigate. All that and more on this week's file.     Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/butitwasaliens   Store: https://butitwasaliens.co.uk/shop/     Probe us: Email: butitwasaliens@gmail.com Instagram @ ButItWasAliensPodcast Twitter @ ButItWasAliens Facebook: @ ButItWasAliens - join Extraterrestrial Towers     Music:  Music created via Garageband. Additional music via: https://freepd.com - thank you most kindly good people. You may also have noticed during the scenic Zelda discussion a snippet of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Title Theme from 1998, composed by Kōji Kondō and released via Nintendo. Beautiful. Next up, during the continual raging Harry Vs Voldemort debate, you may have noticed the accompanying music was Hedwig's Theme, composed by John Williams. This was conducted by Mr Williams along with William Ross, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Magical. Harryyyyyyyyyyyy. Finally, during our Mortal Kombat discussion (Kev 1 - 0 Granville) the Mortal Kombat theme accompanied this segment. We've mentioned before that we're not entirely sure on the credits for this song. The internet tells us that this theme is called Techno Syndrome and was written by Oliver Adams, published via Virgin Records but as always, if that is not accurate, our sincerest apologies. Mr Moonwalker absolutely loves that franchise but please Mr Boon and company, don't mess with Kung Lao.

Not If I Reboot You First!
172: Jake Thinks Kung Lao is a Dork

Not If I Reboot You First!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 73:00


This week we're gonna TEST OUR MIGHT with help from Jake Mason, because it's time for Mortal Kombat! 2! We're taking the things we liked from the 2021 movie (which is most of it, including the silly stuff) and actually going to the tournament this time around - with a few newcomers, and also - Friendship?! Also discussed are very specific accents, furry awakenings, and the Vypra Memorial Award for Best Worst Line Reading. Our frienship promo this week is @ChosenOnesDnD! Our cover art is by Alex aka @ptchew, and her work can be found on ptchew.com. Our theme music is by Shawn Clake, who's contact info is available upon request. Our email is NotIfIRebootYouFirst@gmail.com. If you would like to send us a friendship promo, or just give general feedback, feel free to contact us! You can also join our Discord at https://discord.gg/Hf8Y2yEJPe. Jake: @JJ_Mason @MorphinGrid Find Us on twitter: @NIIRYFPod @LindsayM476 @SparkyUpstart

Dublaverso Podcast
#30 Entrevista com Michel Di Fiori

Dublaverso Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 66:03


Para bater um papo com a gente trouxemos Michel Di Fiori. Um ator, dublador e diretor de dublagem incrível que empresta sua voz para muitos personagens maneiros como: Genos no anime One Punch Man; Simone na minissérie Despachos de Outro Lugar; Jerome e Jeremiah Valeska na série Gotham; Kung Lao em Mortal Kombat e Ikaris em Os Eternos. Nesse episódio vamos descobrir como Michel Di Fiori começou sua carreira na dublagem e saber um pouco mais sobre os bastidores das produções em que participou. Então coloque seus fones de ouvido e vem escutar esse episódio que está imperdível! SIGA NOSSO CONVIDADO EM SUAS REDES SOCIAIS: Instagram: @micheldifiori Facebook: @di.fiori.michel Twitter: @michelfiori SIGAM E CURTAM AS REDES SOCIAIS DO DUBLAVERSO PODCAST! Instagram: @dublaversopodcast Facebook: Dublaverso Podcast E-mail:dublaverso@gmail.com ME SIGA NO INSTAGRAM! @juandouglasbs FICHA TÉCNICA: Apresentador: Juan Douglas Convidados: Michel Di Fiori (@micheldifiori) Edição: Juan Douglas Thumb do episódio: Juan Douglas Produção: Procastnando

MK Podquest
MK Legacy II: Liu Kang Is Recruited | Liu Kang And Kung Lao Meet On The Battlefield

MK Podquest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 67:18


This week we watched the final two episodes of Mortal Kombat Legacy II AND provide watch-along commentary for both episodes! But don't worry if you can't watch along, that's only like 14 total minutes of this hour-long podcast. We also give our overall opinion of Legacy II and determine where MK Legacy ranks amongst the many MANY things we've watched for the podcast. Visit our website at MKPODQUEST.COM Follow MK Podquest on Twitter and Instagram @mkpodquest Check out our Facebook page, if you're nasty, at https://www.facebook.com/mkpodquest SUPPORT THE SHOW AT KO-FI.COM/MKPODQUEST or ANCHOR.FM/MKPODQUEST/SUPPORT SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE to catch up on episodes in the most ULTIMATE way possible Follow Corey on Twitter @mrcoreyprice Follow Neal on Twitter @finalneal and Instagram @finalnealretro Subscribe to Corey's other podcast, 'They Made Another One?!', and follow TMAO?! on Twitter @theymadeanother Special thanks to Sarah G for her voice work - follow her on Instagram @moongladeshika and FOLLOW HER ON TWITCH.TV/MOONGLADESHIKA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mkpodquest/message

MK Podquest
MK Legacy II: Liu Kang and Kung Lao Reunite | The Fall of Liu Kang

MK Podquest

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 51:54


We're kicking off Season 2 of Mortal Kombat: Legacy and immediately diagreeing about the quality of the show. We're kind of like Liu Kang and Kung Lao. One thing we both agree on is that it's great to see Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa back Visit our website at MKPODQUEST.COM Follow MK Podquest on Twitter @MKPodquest and Instagram Check out our Facebook page, if you're nasty, at https://www.facebook.com/mkpodquest SUPPORT THE SHOW AT KO-FI.COM/MKPODQUEST or ANCHOR.FM/MKPODQUEST/SUPPORT SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE to catch up on episodes in the most ULTIMATE way possible Follow Corey on Twitter @mrcoreyprice Follow Neal on Twitter @finalneal and Instagram @finalnealretro Subscribe to Corey's other podcast, 'They Made Another One?!', and follow TMAO?! on Twitter @theymadeanother Special thanks to Sarah G for her voice work - follow her on Instagram @moongladeshika and FOLLOW HER ON TWITCH.TV/MOONGLADESHIKA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mkpodquest/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mkpodquest/support

Fandom Podcast Network
Lethal Mullet Episode 123: Mortal Kombat (2021)

Fandom Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 65:34


Lethal Mullet Episode 123: Mortal Kombat (2021) “Sub-Zero is on the hunt for the young fighter Cole. Cole meets the Lord Raiden and is opened to a new deadly world. Learning the inner sanctum of Mortal Kombat he fights alongside: Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Sonya Blade, Kano and others as he finds more about the Outworld influences of the deadly Shang Tsung.” On tonight's episode join The Mullet as he goes through the latest adaptation of Mortal Kombat. A film that was made here in Australia and boasting an amazing cast, incredible Aussie locations and action scenes that rival the best out there. Title: Mortal Kombat Year of Release: 2020 Director: Simon McQuoid Cast: Scorpion - Hiroyuki Sanada Cole Young - Lewis Tan Shang Tsung - Chin Han Sonya Blade - Jessica McNamee Kano - Josh Lawson Sub Zero - Joe Taslim Raiden - Tadanobu Asano All here on the Lethal Mullet Podcast! Find Lethal Mullet Network on Podbean: lethalmulletnework.podbean.com You can find The Lethal Mullet Podcast on: Apple / Google Play / Spotify / Stitcher / IHeartRadio Contact: Adam on: @thelethalmullet  Twitter / Facebook / Instagram Find Lethal Mullet merch, shirts, hoodies, mugs, posters and more here at TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/t-shirt/22432724-lethal-mullet-lm?store_id=130218 #mortalkombat #martialarts #games #lethalmulletpodcast #lethalmulletnetwork

The Whiskey Brothers Comedy Podcast
Episode 957 - Kung Lao Chicken

The Whiskey Brothers Comedy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 45:10


In the aftermath of a drunken night, the Whiskey Brothers discuss haircuts, the police, and sexual surprises. ------------------------ The Whiskey Brothers livestream multiple times weekly at: http:// www.Twitch.tv/whiskeybrothers Join The Whiskey Brothers Discord: https://discord.gg/hHpcSsrS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whiskeybrothers Patreon:http:// www.patreon.com/whiskeybrothers Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/praisewhiskey Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/praisewhiskey Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rdsc3kAhZVaX9nBpnvEyQ?si=n3KUhBIkQMG5OhDL6UAUzg&dl_branch=1

Third Editions
Third Strike #EX - No More Heroes III

Third Editions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 122:26


⚠️ Third Strike EX est un format dans lequel l'équipe se consacre entièrement à un jeu de l'actualité après qu'ils l'ont fini. Des évènements de l'intrigue (voire de la fin !) ainsi que des mécaniques de gameplay et de game design y seront révélés. Si vous ne voulez pas vous spoiler, fuyez pendant qu'il en est encore temps. Lorsque l'on dresse une liste des créateurs de jeu vidéo dont le nom est indubitablement associé à une approche artistique et vidéoludique singulière, le trublion Suda51 figure en bonne position. Plus marginal qu'un Kojima, plus barré qu'un Ueda, Suda51 (avec son studio Grasshopper) accumule les productions et créations un peu bancales, techniquement à la traîne, mais qui se distinguent par un ton décalé, surréaliste, et des propositions de game design parfois radicales. Néanmoins, depuis une dizaine d'années, les jeux de Suda n'alimentent plus trop la ferveur de ses fans. Les retrouvailles étaient donc attendues. No More Heroes constitue une sorte de cocon pour le créateur : l'introspectif Travis Strikes Again a marqué son retour à la réalisation, et No More Heroes III était censé transformer l'essai. Le jeu a-t-il conquis l'équipe de Third ? Réponse(s) dans ce Strike EX qui est, évidemment, rempli de spoilers, mais aussi de petites surprises en hommage à l'esprit Suda ! Autour de la table pour ce Strike EX : - Mehdi El Kanafi - Nicolas Courcier - Damien Mecheri - Ken Bruno Au sommaire : - 0:00 | F***HEAD - 2:40 | Suda ou Soda ? - 15:50 | Avant NMHIII : Travis Strikes Again - 22:20 | Les origines de No More Heroes III - 27:00 | Le retour à la formule du premier NMH - quelles évolutions ? - 28:30 | K&D – Sonic51 - 48:35 | Les qualités de NMH III – un jeu pour les fans uniquement ? - 1:05:40 | L'absurde - 1:13:30 | Kung Lao. Sérieusement. Damien. - 1:15:20 | Les combats de NMH III - 1:25:00 | K&D – Itadakimasu - 1:25:35 | La revanche de Suda et le contenu coupé - 1:38:15 | Quel est le propos de No More Heroes ? - 1:47:10 | Suda est-il toujours punk ? - 2:00:50 | K&D – Conseil pour les fans Ce numéro est disponible sur: - Podcast Addict - Deezer - Spotify - Google Podcasts - iTunes - YouTube N'hésitez pas à nous faire part de vos retours sur nos réseaux sociaux ! Générique : Akira Yamaoka

Bring The Film Podcast
Mortal Kombat

Bring The Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 12:25


Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe.

Bring The Film Podcast
Mortal Kombat

Bring The Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 12:25


Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe.

The Lost: A Mortal Kombat Lore Podcast
The Lost Episode 25: Mortal Kombat Character Retrospectives: Kung Lao

The Lost: A Mortal Kombat Lore Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021


Podcast – Super Gamer Podcast
NEW Super Gamer Podcast 79 – Beyond the Realms of the Academy with Javon Goard

Podcast – Super Gamer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021


Our guest this week is a video game researcher and poet, a podcast host, and a Kung Lao enthusiast. Javon “Jaystonee” Goard is the creator of an award-winning project titled “Gaming the Gamers: Gender and Racial Portrayals in Trailers of Popular Video Games.” He’s a former graduate student who continues to research, write, and talk […]

Tim and James Universe
MK Conquest Ep4: Immortal Kombat

Tim and James Universe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 23:06


Things go crazy as the great Kung Lao has to save his only friends. How far would you go to save your friends?

Bullet Sponge
Mortal Kombat

Bullet Sponge

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 12:01


Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe.

Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast
Episode 73 - Max Huang

Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 80:04


Max Huang's turn as Kung Lao - the deadly, hat-throwing, Shaolin-trained kung fu cousin of Liu Kang - in the 2021 reboot of Mortal Kombat was a delightful surprise; a scene-stealing performance complete with comedy, drama, action, and an almighty 'fatality' which just about steals the movie. But the notion of Max being something of an 'overnight success' could not be further from the truth. The German wushu wunderkind has been planning this career from the moment his dad first introduced him to Bruce Lee movies on VHS as a child. His training took him to Asia and, eventually, the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, where his childhood hero would personally oversee his development from a young, eager stunt performer to an assistant stunt coordinator on films like The Foreigner (2017) and Bleeding Steel (2017). Max's short film, No Way Out (2020), is a masterful expression of his many talents: he acts, directs, writes, produces, handles the action and even sings the theme song. We now find Max at an interesting crossroads in his career; still very much in his prime, full of ideas, and with opportunities available in Europe, Asia and Hollywood. So what will he do next? LINKS Max Huang on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4518085/ Max Huang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxhuangofficial/ Max Huang on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxhuangofficial/ Max Huang on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/maxhuang Max Huang profile on Kung Fu Movie Guide: https://bit.ly/ProfileMaxHuang 'Flawless Victory' music video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/on5tmh0Vdjg 'No Way Out' short film on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3_4ucynHGTs Buy 'Mortal Kombat' on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and digital via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091GXR3RG/ 'Mortal Kombat' official red band trailer: https://youtu.be/NYH2sLid0Zc 'Mortal Kombat' cast trailer reaction video: https://youtu.be/PqdtUte-aBo 'Mortal Kombat' review on Kung Fu Movie Guide: https://bit.ly/MortalKombatKFMG

‘Nuff Talk
The Kung Lao Theory / Conversation amongst men Pt. 2 (ft DJ from Q.p.Q.)

‘Nuff Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 59:59


Shout out to Unifiii, Vol, 2 on the way soon ! @Tbm.donate @vntmadeit @pedrotripping @VIPoet @Natanthevalleyboy on IG, DM me @Mir_Saalih for questions, comments, recommendations etc. Thank you for everybody who tap in, thank you for everybody who listens I appreciate all the support we do this for the love . I don't asked to Like my content and share the contact because if you really appreciate it and really do like it you do so see the value you'll pass it on. Peace

Super Bracket Bros
Super 16: Kung Lao v Iorek Byrinson

Super Bracket Bros

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 40:25


S3 E20:  Another 1 seed! Another upset?! Find out who would win between the armored polar bear warrior and the man with the most dangerous hat as Iorek Byrinson takes on the top seeded Kung Lao! Never before has the Mortal Kombat and His Dark Materials crossover looked so good.  Talking points include: Stapling kitchen knives to hats, Gnome blubber, and humidity versus polar bears.  Discover where else Super Bracket Bros can be found hereSee the current bracket at the pinned post at the top of the page of our FacebookVote on the all the matchups on our InstagramGet in contact with us: superbracketbros@gmail.comCheck out Eli and his many good things here

Everything We Learned
Episode 74 - Mortal Kombat (2021)

Everything We Learned

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 71:49


Test your might! Press Start to join Dan and Tyler as they tackle 2021's Mortal Kombat!  We talk about our history with the franchise and video games, struggle to figure out "arcana", and hypothesize about future installments!  Along the way, we also reveal everything we learned from watching. For more from us, check us out at the following spots: Twitter: Tyler - @MisterSiye Dan - @aDapperDanMan Letterboxd: Dan - @aDapperDanMan Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mrsiye See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Uncut Critic Podcast
EP 11 - "HBO Max Mortal Kombat Review"

The Uncut Critic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 31:39


Full gear list is here: https://kit.co/TheUncutCriticPodcast  Website:  www.theuncutcritic.comSubscribe + Follow Our PageInstagram: TheUncutCriticTwitter: TheUncutCriticYoutube: TheUncutCritic Save our #Text US for recommendations312-298-9552 MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW US TOO KiddadonisInstagramTwitterYoutube Brandon K JonesInstagramTiktok DJ SurfInstagramTiktok   Our MailboxPO BOX 946Dekalb, IL 60115

King of the Shill
Minisode: Anatomy of a Fight(ing Game Character)

King of the Shill

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 68:39


With the upcoming release of Guilty Gear: Strive looming over our heads, we decide to gush about some of our favorite fighting game character designs. From zoners to grapplers (paint eating scum), from waifus to husbandos, it's hard to argue against the idea that fighting games have some of the best character design in the industry. The art, the gameplay, the music - they help create a player identity that may be the most important part of the genre - look at the wild popularity of the character reveals for top titles like Smash Bros, Mortal Kombat, etc. and you'll get an idea. What are some of your favorite fighting game characters? I'd say to leave a comment, but this is an audio podcast primarily released on platforms that don't support comments. Can't say I'm sad about that. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are some clips of some of the characters we talked about. Fino playing VENOM from Guilty Gear Xrd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q---XOZBhdk PepperySplash with a legendary Venom set at Combo Breaker: https://youtu.be/T0cNVMMI_Vc Lost Soul with an amazing Jack-O set at DTN 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvIQSqEj0qw The best Chun-Li costume in action from Street Fighter Alpha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2c5tYMnt1k Sub-Zero vs Liu Kang (from the original movie): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEElB5UTv-4 Sonic Fox goes 13-0 in first to 10 with Perfect Legend (Kitana and Erron Black vs. Kung-Lao): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2i--tikO9w

Pubstomp Podcast
Episode 39 - Mortal Kombat (2021)

Pubstomp Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 55:24


At last, Mortal Kombat 2021 is here! Is it all we ever wanted? Should you put everything down and watch it?! Well, the answer is a bit more nuanced, but in short, YES, you owe it to yourself. Watch this movie, then come back and join us as we discuss what we liked and what we didn't. There will be spoilers but you already knew that, so consider yourself warned. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:08 Roundtable, did you like it yes/no? 02:57 Opening scene: Bi-Han vs Hanzo 08:01 CGI effects are were not CHEAP! 08:59 Let's talk about Cole…. 12:22 Jax has better arms 12:48 Sonia Bookworm Blade, her role was exposition 14:55 Kano!!! 16:51 Reptile's Fight Scene 19:06 Arcana is how they explain their powers 19:55 The new Lui Kang is a little boy 21:15 Lui Kang and Kung Lao speak perfect Chinese 22:20 Kung Lao's Fatality did NOT hold back! 25:24 Introducing Raiden, the protector of the Earth Realm 29:33 The almighty Goro is short lived! 31:28 Cole's abilities are a bit…lacking… 34:25 Jax vs Reiko 36:53 Kabal was a great character 39:00 In the world of Mortal Kombat people don't stay dead 39:24 Scorpion speaks English: Get over here!!! 41:47 Sub-Zero vs Scorpion (and Cole) 49:20 Teasing up second movie starring Johnny Cage 53:54 Coming up: Finale Falcon and the Winter Soldier 54:40 Outro Timestamps created with https://clips.marketing by @cgenco Show Notes Mortal Kombat(2021): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0293429/ Credits Socials: https://linktr.ee/pubstomp

Major Spoilers Comic Book Podcast
Major Spoilers Podcast #924: Jack Staff Volume 1

Major Spoilers Comic Book Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 59:35


This week we go back to the "Golden Age" of British Super-Heroes as we look at volume one of Jack Staff by Paul Grist. We review The Marvels #1, Crossover #6, the new Mortal Kombat movie, and a new Hack/Slash collection. PLUS, Paper Girls news! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS https://variety.com/2021/film/news/captain-america-4-malcolm-spellman-1234959160/ http://majorspoilers.com/2021/04/26/dc-comics-for-july-2021/ https://deadline.com/2021/04/paper-girls-sofia-rosinsky-camryn-jones-riley-lai-nelet-fina-strazza-cast-leads-amazon-series-1234744331/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmon/marvel-united-x-men?ref=user_menu REVIEWS STEPHEN THE MARVELS #1 Writer: Kurt Busiek Artist: Yildiray Cinar Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 28, 2021 Kurt Busiek (MARVELS, Astro City) is back, with the biggest, wildest, most sprawling series ever to hit the Marvel Universe, telling stories that span the decades and range from cosmic adventure to intense human drama, from the street-level to the cosmic, starring literally anyone from Marvel's very first heroes to the superstars of tomorrow. This first issue includes an invasion from orbit, a picnic in Prospect Park, super hero sightseeing in Manhattan, the All-Winners Squad in 1947, Reed Richards during his time in military intelligence, cosmic beings beyond space and time— and that's only for starters. Featuring Captain America, Spider-Man, the Punisher, the Human Torch, Storm, the Black Cat, the Golden Age Vision, Aero, Iron Man and Thor, and introducing two brand-new characters, all beautifully drawn by Yildiray Cinar (X-MEN, Legion of Super-Heroes, IRON MAN) in the opening act of a thriller that'll take us across the Marvel Universe…and beyond. Plus: Who (or what) is KSHOOM? It all starts here. And it goes…everywhere. [rating:4.5/5] You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link comixology.sjv.io/rnQA3v MATTHEW CROSSOVER #6 Writer: Donny Cates Artist: Geoff Shaw Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 28, 2021 The dome has been shattered. The world is burning. Everything has come undone. DO NOT miss the SHOCKING conclusion to the blockbuster final chapter of "KIDS LOVE CHAINS!" [rating:4/5] RODRIGO MORTAL KOMBAT (2021) Screenplay: Greg Russo, Sean Catherine Derek, David Callaham, Drew McWeeny, Scott Swan Director: Simon McQuoid Starring: Jessica McNamee, Joe Taslim, Lewis Tan, Sisi Stringer, Hiroyuki Sanada Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Release Date: April 23, 2021 (Theaters and HBO Max) Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe. [rating: 3/5] ASHLEY HACK SLASH DELUXE ED VOL 1 Writer: Tim Seeley Artist: Various Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $49.99 Release Date: April 28, 2021 At the end of every horror movie, one girl always survives... in this case, Cassie Hack not only survives, she turns the tables by hunting and destroying the horrible slashers that would do harm to the innocent! Alongside the gentle giant known as Vlad, the two cut a bloody path through those who deserve to be put down... hard! Collects EUTHANIZED, GIRLS GONE DEAD, COMIC BOOK CARNAGE, LAND OF LOST TOYS #1-3, TRAILERS, the SLICE HARD prequel and SLICE HARD, and the hellish crossovers with CHUCKY and EVIL ERNIE. [rating: 5/5] DISCUSSION JACK STAFF VOLUME 1: Everything Used To Be Black And White Writer/Artist: Paul Grist Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $19.99 Jack Staff is Britain's Greatest Hero, or at least he used to be. Twenty years ago he disappeared, and everyone just forgot about him. Except for Becky Burdock, Girl Reporter for The World's Press. She's investigating a series of murders in Castletown, but finds a lot more than she expected, including a long forgotten super-hero and a secret that's been hidden for over sixty years. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! [su_ookla] [su_signoff]

The Guys Review
Mortal Kombat (2021)

The Guys Review

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 88:29


Mortal Kombat (2021) Welcome to The Guys Review, where we review media, products and experiences.  **READ APPLE REVIEWS/Fan Mail**No fan mail, raitings or reviews. 28 ratings still.  Mortal Kombat Directed by: Simon McQuoid first major motion picture ever Based on the video game of the same name Starring: Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Chin Han, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada Released April 23, 2021 Budget: $50M Box Office: according to wikipedia, currently, box office take is $50.1M Ratings:   IMDb 6.4/10 Rotten Tomates 55%Metacritic 44% Google Users 88% Plot:it opens on the Hanzo Hasashi Compound, Japan, 1617. A young family converses, and the son goes to check on the crying baby. The husband tells his wife he loves her and he goes to fetch more water. As he gets water, we see the dragon scar. In the house, that's strangely cold, the outside protectors are attacked, and the mother and son hide the baby. The attackers are speaking Chinese. A man in blue robes enters and asks where Hanzo is in Chinese and Japanese. He's shown growing ice out of his hand when they wont tell where Hanzo is. Hanzo hears screaming and runs back and finds his murdered guards, and spots his wife and son, bloody and frozen on the ground. Attackers come and hey are VIOLENTLY dispatched. He ties a rope through a blade and quickly kills more attackers. He finds the man in blue, Bi-Han, says he's killed all of Hanzos country-men. They Fight, and Bi-Han gets the upper-hand, stabbing him with his own spear, and leaves him. Though, Hanzo isn't quite dead yet, and he hears the hidden baby crying, he tried to drag himself back to the house, but dies before reaching the house. The dragon emblem then vanishes off his hand, and he disappears into flames. it begins to rain, and Raiden appears from lightning. He picks up the spear, and takes the baby, and disappears. Screen cuts to black. S:-Wife using the scorpion spike thing.-Hanzo getting stabbed and pulled up 6" would've gutted him.-Right off the bat, you know this is going to be MUCH different than the first film; so much character building and back ground on the initial two, or three with Raiden, characters. The violence and gore, too. The screen reads: "Earthrealm is on the verge of catastrophe, Should it lose one more tournament, the savage realm of outworld will invade. But and ancient prophecy foretells that a new group of champions will be united by the rise of Hanzo Hasashi's blood." Cole Younger, is getting ready for a fight. As he's fighting, we're shown a man watching him from the crowd. Cole taps out of the fight. We're taking to Outworld, a barren looking place. Subzero and Shang Tsung talk and they explain their plan to kill all of earths heros before the Mortal Kombat tournament. As Cole is cleaning up, he sees a flash of Hanzo in flames. Jax introduces himself to Cole; he asks about the dragon on his chest, who the girl says was a birthmark. Jax follows him, and it begins to snow, and they say it's July... Then the ice really starts to creep in. Subzero appears and begins to attack the street, and Cole, lifting and throwing huge balls of ice, Jax saves them and explains what the dragon mark is, and he must fight. Subzero stops them going down an alley, and Jax tells him to find Sonya Blade, and he goes after subzero in a building. Subzero surprises him, and they fight. It goes back and forth, but subzero gains the upper hand, then freezes Jaxs arms, and breaks them off. He falls down a shaft and isn't moving. Cole tells his wife he's got to go find Sonya to keep them safe. S:-Immediately off the bat, you know who Cole is, the yellow and black, just like Hanzo shown in the scene before him.-The girl braiding the yellow and black bracelet.-Is the girl his daughter or just a gf's daughter?-When Jax and Cole meet, he mentions Cole took a belt from Eddie Tobias, who is the creator of MK-Apparently there is canon how Jax loses his arms, but this changes it. Also, originally, Subzero was somewhat of a good guy. Back in outworld, Mileena meets with Shang Tsung, telling him Jax is dead and someone got away. Tsung, tells her to kill them all, and that winning 9 straight without cheating is impossible, to send the reptile to finish it. As the camera pulls back, we see a large statue of a four armed creature. Cole arrives and is ambushed by Sonya. She lets him in and we learn about the history of the dragon markings. Lots of exposition, world building, and that his mark means he has to fight in Mortal Kombat. Cole looks at the boards, and sees a drawing of Hanzo, and has another flash. Kano interrupts and we're introduced to him, who makes fun of Sonya for not having a mark. Suddenly the lights go out and the trio are attacked by the camouflaged reptile. The three alternate attacks, and Kano escapes his handcuffs and uses a knife that was thrown into his leg by Sonya, and stabs a flare to its back, so they can see it. Reptile grabs Kano, and while distracted, Sonya throws a knife into it's chest, it drops Kano, who pulls out the knife, punches the wound and pulls out the creatures heart, stating, "Kano wins." S:-Why do their voices sound different in outworld? There's a weird echo?-Kano is actually hilarious-Reptile looks awesome, thank God.-If Reptiles saliva is acidic, strange it's blood isn't.-too bad they killed Reptile off so fast. Kano, for some reason, has stayed with Cole and Sonya. As they're trying to put together where to go, Kano discloses he knows where Raidens temple by running guns. Sonya and Kano go back and forth, and agree that Kano will take them for $3M. Which turns out was a ruse by Sonya. On the plane, Cole has another vision/dream. They parachute into someplace that looks like outworld... and Kano is lost. He and Sonya have words and a quick fight, with Kano goading her to kill him and take the mark. They finally find someone walking in the desert, when Kano approaches, he's shot back with a fireball produced by who we learn is Liu Kang. Kano is hyped to learn he may get super powers. Liu Kang leads them to Raidens temple. He explains the back ground of the temple, and that they must begin their training. They enter the temple and se see wall drawings of other tournaments, and other characters. Cole comes across a drawing of the intro fight, Bi-Han and Hanzo, and recognizes the spear from a vision. Liu Kang says again they must train to find their inner power. Sonya wonders off and she finds Jax, alive. Liu Kang found him, and they are trying to heal him. Liu introduces them to Raiden, and he is not impressed. S:-Love the foreshadowing and Kano mumbling "I fucking hate garden gnomes."-I like how they replaced Kanos metal face/eye with the scar.. more "realistic"-I don't think Kano wants the marking... I'd almost say he's scared.-This temple is thousands of years old, yet, they've got some glass conductor right in the middle of it? Weird.-Raiden was kind of a dick Liu Kang, meditating, hears something in the temple and Subzero is shown opening the temple door; Liu Kang attacks, and subzero returns blows, as he grabs him, a hat comes flying in, knocks him back, and lands. A man then materializes below it who Liu identifies as his cousin. Tsung walks in with Mileena, and confronts Raiden, stating conflict outside of mortal kombat isn't excluded and the elder gods are too lazy to do anything, he then orders his followers to kill them. Raiden slams his staff down, and brings a protective barrier down around them. Kung Lao is introduced, and we're told the power comes from their arcana, a gift from the dragon symbol, and that to defeat the other fighters, they'll have to unlock their arcana through fighting. Sonya can't fight since she doesn't have a mark. Dejected, she sits with Jax who comes to, and sees hes got new metal arms. Cole and Kano fight Kung Lao and Liu Kang, and are defeated, with out finding their arcana. Liu tells Cole how he got his arcana, by killing a man who sold orphans like himself. Cole fights and loses again, Jax is angry/upset with his new arms. Sonya recounts her first day of training with Jax to keep going or regret it for the rest of your life. Eating dinner, Kano keeps picking at people, and Kung Lao and Liu Kang antagonize him. Calling him an aggressive bunny. During an explosive outburst, Kano shoots a laser out of his eye... the first to harness his arcana. Cole is literally just getting beat, not fighting back, to focus on the pain, with no luck. Raiden tells Cole his linage, a descendant of Hanzo, that when he died, he went to the neatherealm in hell to search for revenge. Raiden sends Cole back to his family, saying the blood still isn't as strong. S:-The barrier and the whole training bit is a bit trope-y...-"All you can do now is test your might"-I like the 80's feeling synth/techno fight music... But Kung Laos stances with his hat are kinda dumb-This whole section kinda drags.-Decent looking lightning Back in outword, Shang Tsung introduces Nitara, Kabal and Gen Reiko. Kabal says he knows Kano, and can get them by the barrier. We're shown Goros shadow. Kabal convinces Kano to betray everyone. Cole hears something in a barn...back to Kano destroying Raidens staff and the barrier. Shang tsung enters with his fighters and Kano switches sides... Cole watches Goro emerge from the barn. They all start to fight, and the earthrelm fighters aren't doing too well. Sonya is stabbed, and Kano drops stone hand on her. Kabal and Liu Kang fight, meanwhile Kung Lau waits for Nitara... When she flies in and attacks, he jumps on her, rides her around, puts his razor tipped hat in the sand spinning, and puts her through head first, cutting her in half... Finishing with a "flawless victory." Back to Cole, Goro is about to tear Cole in half, when Allison attacks with an axe, they get in a truck and try to run him down, Goro pulls Allison out, watching Coles bracelet comes alive and wraps his body in an armor. Goro hits him with a door, which leaves his chest glowing, otherwise unhurt. As they fight, Goro pounds on him, causing his armor to glow, Emily yells, "dad, use your uppercut!" and the glowing energy transfers to his fist, hitting Goro and knocking him back, surprised. Goro jumps and does an attack that leaves much of Coles chest glowing, that then transfers to his arms, and two stylized tonfas appear. They continue to fight, and Cole gains the upper hand, by literally taking one of Goros, disemboweling him, and shoving a tonfa through his eye. Goro falls dead. Cole checks on his family, and Emily tells him, "Bad ass suit, dad." S:-Kabal is hilarious too.-While goro is obviously computer generated, still better than the 95 version-In the barn, the pole that Cole breaks, you can clearly see where its supposed to break.-According to Lewis Tan, who plays Cole, "They were described to me by [director Simon McQuoid] as a protection over the heritage that runs through the bloodline of Cole Young. In the beginning of the movie, if you look carefully at the basket that his great-great-great grandmother was placed in, you can see though the same webbing/cross-hatching that's on [Cole's] suit is the same thing that was on that basket. It's the same design. [It's] not only the design that saved this baby, but it's a design that saved his bloodline, and it's a design that's physically protecting his body." Back at Raidens temple, Jax wakes up to find Sonya under the rock, he asks for help, and as he tries to lift her, his arms start to transform. We then see his new, bigger arcana arms. Raiden arrives, and sends a doorway for Cole. Raiden reveals he planned for Cole to leave and find his arcana, and reveals Coles bloodline to subzero. As Raiden is about to leave with everyone, tsung tells subzero to stop him, and he blasts Cole from the teleport beam. As Subzero moves in to attack, Kung Lau stops him, while distracted, Shang Tsung pulls him to him and sucks his soul, killing him. Raiden takes the fighters into the void, he tells Cole about the spear with Hanzos blade. Cole comes up with a plan to split up the fighters, but to do it their way. Raiden sends Jax with Reiko, Sonya against Kano, though she wants the "bitch with the teeth." Liu Kang and Cole take Meelna and Kabal. Saving Subzero for last, to take out together. We switch back and forth, Liu and Kabal, Cole and Meelna, Reiko and Jax, who breaks Reikos hammer, beats him down to his knees, and then crushes his head, saying, "yea, these mother fuckers work." Kano is being sneak attacked by Sonya, they fight and Sonya disables his laser by throwing acetate in his eye, they bust through the window back outside on the ground, Kano is choking her, and she searches for something... She grabs the gnome from earlier and stabbs Kano thorugh the eye, and gains his dragon on her arm. Liu does a bicycle kick to Kabal, the preforms a fire-dragon fatality, for Kung Lau. Mileena screams and her cheeks split showing her huge mouth, biting Coles tonfa, Sonya then appears and blasts a hole through Meelna, killing her. Cutting back to Coles family, they're packing up to leave, and Subzero appears. The then appears to Cole, and shows the bracelet she made early on, freezes it, and crushes it. As he steps back through the teleporting smoke, Cole follows and arrives in a frozen gym from the beginning of the movie. S:-Cool, if silly fatalities-Most of the places the final battles occur in are stages from the game, the pit for sure, probably not Sonyas trailer though.-pretty impressive how quickly Sonya accesses her arcana. Cole sees his family, but Subzero attacks, wanting to end the Hanzo bloodline. They fight and subzero is getting the upper hand, telling him he'll die with his family, he grabs the spear and tries to stab subzero, but is reversed, and when the blade cuts into Coles hand, it starts to glow red with fire. Subzero recognizes it as the blade of Hanzo, and as he's about to stab Cole with is, a flaming spear pierces his arm, behind him, Hanzo, or Scorpion, appears and says his trademark, "Get over here", yanking him away from Cole. Hanzo tells Subzero he's risen from hell to kill him. He removes his mask, asking if he remembers the face, and that he is now Scorpion. Cole starts trying to get his family out, and Scorpion and Subzero fight. When Scorpion sees Coles family, he's taken aback, reminded of his family. Cole and Scorpion both faceoff against subzero. He freezes Scorpion, and starts losing armor. Scorpion breaks free with a firy blast, and Coles family wake up. Subzero removes his helmet, and says, "for the Lin Kuei." They fight and it's obvious Subzero is defeated, Scorpion tells Cole to leave him, Cole gets his family as Scorpion tells Subzero, "You hoped I would burn in the fires of hell... but instead, I learned to control them." He sends a fiery blast at Subzero, killing him. He tells Cole he's freed him, and to take care of his bloodline...and vanishes in fire. Raiden and the others appear, Raiden sees the body of Subzero and is impressed. Shang Tsung appears and they confront each other. tsung says death is only another portal, and the bodies of Subzero and Goro disappear. He threatens to return with armies, and Raiden sends him away, saying, "He talks too much. Raiden says hes going to assemble a new list of champions and Cole asks whos first. Cole is showing cleaning out his locker, and says hes going to Hollywood, as the camera pans we see a headless poster for a Johnny Cage movie, Citizen Cage: Fight For Your Rights, cut to end credits and the the remixed Mortal Kombat theme. S:-thought the fighting was solid..-Hated we had to wait SO LONG to see scorpion, but worth the wait.-Interesting twist making subzero bad an scorpion good.-I do wonder how many more movies like this Sanada can/could do, he's 61. Webpage: https://theguysreview.simplecast.com/EM: theguysreviewpod@gmail.comIG: @TheGuysReviewPodTwitter: @The_GuysReviewFB: https://facebook.com/TheGuysReviewPod/

What Did I Just Watch?
"GET OVER HERE!" [6]

What Did I Just Watch?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 38:03


 This week we had plenty of MCU news,  a movie playing to an empty theater for 54 weeks during the pandemic, a weird alternate title for a film with an already controversial title, and more. We talk about the interesting films we saw this past week and we discuss "MORTAL KOMBAT!" in this week's As Seen On A Saturday Night.This week's charity foundation is:Welcome To Chinatownwelcometochinatown.comTime Stamps:News: 0:50 - 15:36What Did I Just Watch: 15:40 - 21:35As Seen On A Saturday Night: 21:50 -36:45

Daft Monks
D&D Deathmatch | Sub-Zero vs Kung... Lou?

Daft Monks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 44:16


Mentioned in this episode: The Jock and Nerd Podcast, a pod for comic book and superhero TV and movie news and more, and The Wrong Heroes, an ongoing D&D improv campaign starring hilariously unapologetic antiheroes.In this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates are back in the D&D Deathmatch arena, this time in the Mortal Kombat universe. Sub-zero arrives to take on his opponent Kung Lao... or so he thinks. Instead, he finds a washed-up rec center martial arts instructor with a beer gut. Who will prevail? Is this a sanctioned Mortal Kombat tournament match? Find out on Nat1 Presents: The Podcast. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as a dollar!

The Ranger Ryan Show | Trade Paperbacks
Mortal Kombat | The New 52

The Ranger Ryan Show | Trade Paperbacks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 28:37


Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rangerryan/message

The Frontside Podcast
062: UI for U and I

The Frontside Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017 31:08


Show Notes: 00:56 - What does UI mean? UI = User Interface 02:26 - Software Interfacing with Software vs Human Beings 03:57 - At what point does UI stop? 05:55 - Responsive and Stateful UI 10:10 - Tooling: Past, Present, and Future 16:00 - Planting Business in UI Engineering 19:26 - How The Frontside Brands Itself; JavaScript Portability Resources: Linguistic Intelligence Transcript: CHARLES: Hello everybody and welcome to The Frontside Podcast, Episode 62. My name is Charles Lowell. I'm a developer here at The Frontside and I'm here today with Jeffrey Cherewaty and Robert De Luca, also developers here at The Frontside. We're going to do a little bit of navel gazing today. We're just going to talk about how we roll and who we are and because we've there's been a lot of conversations about that, as we had a couple of different projects come in that use different tool sets so what is it about us that is constant and what is it about us that changes? I just wanted to talk a little bit about that. The core idea is about UI. The shop has always been about UI and I'm curious for you guys, what does UI mean to you all? ROBERT: The frontend to the frontend? JEFFREY: That's a loaded question. CHARLES: Okay, let's step back a little bit from that because we've been in business for a long time and right now, we're doing mostly Ember, a little React. Before that, we were doing all Ember. Before that we were doing mostly Rails. Before that we were actually doing a little bit of wxWindows stuff and before that we were actually doing stuff in Java. But all of it fell under the rubric of UI -- user interface. What is constant? I mean, there's some radically different tools. When you look back and you think, "My goodness." What could possibly connect those things that I just listed? But I think there is a common thread so I wanted to explore that a little bit. JEFFREY: The common thread, I guess at the simplest level is always that in a lot of programming, you're dealing with the interface to the end-user of your code is simply text. It's a call-in response or they're consuming a library of yours that's where the code is the end product. What we focus on instead is the the end product of what we build is the interface as the graphic representation instead of a code or a text-based interface. CHARLES: I'm curious. In terms of all the software that gets written, how much do you think- because I think that's a key distinction. There are certain software that interfaces with other software. The connections to other software, there's a very unique set of problems when dealing with that. But there is also a different class of software where it's interfacing on one side with other software but on the other, it's interfacing with human beings. What proportion of software they get? How much of it is actually interfacing with human beings? How much is actually interfacing with other software? JEFFREY: I think the most software developers underestimate how much other human beings are interfacing with other software. Even if it is a simple HTTP protocol Rust type interface, it's still being used by human beings even if it's human beings writing code. CHARLES: That's true. There's definitely like a whole metalevel and that's like -- ROBERT: Like the developer experience versus user experience? CHARLES: Yeah but it's true. There's probably very few pieces of software where the ergonomics aren't important to actual people. That's true. There's definitely like a [inaudible]. JEFFREY: What you're getting at is that there's typically much more code underneath the surface than there is that actually is visible to a human. ROBERT: That makes it all work. JEFFREY: Exactly. CHARLES: Yeah. The part that's lying just beneath the surface is an ocean in of itself, I would say. It certainly seems like because that's the ocean we swim in it, seems vast at times. JEFFREY: Where does that UI stop? At what point does it stop becoming UI engineering and becomes more like API side of your server side? Obviously, you can say like, "Right when you start talking to an API. That's the end of it." But all of the code that goes on the frontend, the people refer to this as the frontend of the backend. All that code that is just there to get data and then massage that data so then somebody can go and present it to the user is at all UI at development. It's gotten a lot murkier in the last three years. CHARLES: Yeah it's a lot murkier because the thing is the way we structure our server technologies are changing so that they can support various interactions. For example, one thing that springs to mind is treating the data that we have inside of our client and I'm thinking of a browser tab, for example. Just one browser tab, one browsing session, you load data from the server and you write data back to the server but what we're seeing is that degrades the UI experience if you treat it just like that. I feel like the general trend is to treat the data that's housed in that browser tab is merely one partial replica of some distributed data set that's being replicated across a whole bunch of nodes where your storage nodes are one of those things, the node that other people are might be using in participating as application or other nodes and then that one browser tab in itself is a node in this distributed database. But that's crazy because that's what you would consider a classical server work. But to get around the fact that application state is updating and changing rapidly and trying to keep up with it in a non-buggy fashion can be really, really difficult. I know the waters are getting a lot murkier but I think that example does touch on something that I would say is kind of classical UI problem. You have some sort of stateful something. You have some sort of long running process that's just sitting there that's kind of moving with the user because the users holding a lot of state in their head as they're interacting with your application. A lot of the context is stored in their head so the UI needs to be able to dance with them and be in lock step with them and kind of mirror the context and their understanding of where they are in the system so it's usually very stateful. At least the ones that we've been working on over the past years. JEFFREY: I think another core principle of UI engineering is responding to events in a way that just doesn't happen as much in classical server engineering. You have to respond to a message or some kind of request every once in a while but the level of responding to changes in state and changes in how the human is interacting with the interface is a whole another level in UI engineering. CHARLES: It is really is a dance, in the sense that as the human moves their virtual hand throughout your application, you have to be tracking that state at all times. JEFFREY: It's like it really shines itself there. If you compare a state machine for the server side and then a state machine for the client side because we've built both and the client side is way more complex because there's just way more that's going on, impossible things that can happen. With an API, it's like almost crud in a way with an API and then on the UI side, we have to take a lot of user interaction and boil it down in order to persist that on the API side. There's more for us to take care of, on the UI side in track and it just more complex. CHARLES: That's true. I think there might be some people who work primarily on the server. They're being like, "Wait a minute." [Laughter] JEFFREY: At least on the server side, you have one runtime that you can deal with and for frontend developer, there's just so much to contain. CHARLES: Yeah so in terms of tracking that state, certainly one of the things that I think is also unique problem for user interface is that you have to constantly be taking in those events, that you're talking about, like you're constantly having to update your state so that you keep in lockstep with where the users at. That can also be part of that information that you'd be reacting to where other users are at, besides just that user so that they can absorb that context. Yes, so reacting to where they are but then also radiating information constantly to the user so that they're both inputting at extremely high rate but they're also receiving information. Like you said, it got to be extraordinarily high bandwidth so that state that you're tracking has to be represented accurately at any given time. I think, basically the core driving principle of NBC is you have this model and that represents your state and you have these events which then update that state and then you somehow managed to instantaneously reflect that state change to the user in that tight loop. I feel like that pattern, despite people tried to bastardize it, or maybe not bastardize it but adapt it for their particular use case but it has been persistent. It's like a cockroach, man. Always live and never die. I feel people are trying to assign new acronyms and new names for it but the fundamental pattern has proven to be effective over and over again. I would say that if you're using NBC, if you're building like a system with React or you're building a system with Java Swing, like we did back in the day, you're using the same basic pattern even though the mechanics and the tools are completely different but you have this abstract representation, this model of either your state or your interactions. You can model a swipe or you can model a mouse move then you're basically reflecting that to the user and then taking updates to the model. JEFFREY: What's changed about the tooling, say back when Frontside was primarily on Java? We're like, "That was the tool." It kind of a blunt instrument for some of the UI challenges we have now. What was working well in that arena and where we come [inaudible]? CHARLES: I think there's just so many exciting things that have happened since then. Especially in the past, like three years because Swing which was the Java UI framework which was fabulous, just absolutely magnificent, was at its core an observation-based system. You had a lot of observers. You can basically have these models and your view was a separate object but then you had your model. This was definitely a watershed moment. At least for me, from inside your code, you never actually updated the view. You never said I want to paint this thing. You never said I want to change this componentry. Only thing you did in reaction to events was set properties on your model. It was a mutable model so you basically had your state which is like a chalkboard but your code, the key thing there was you could paint things in Swing, you could render things but you never actually did. You had your components that always render off of a model and you never call those imperative like draw this line here, draw this line there. You always update your model and the view reacted to it. That's fundamental and that's something that we still see today but we were using mutable models. The models themselves just got overwritten every single time. The other thing is they were observer-based so you would observe this model, you observe properties on this model and when those properties changed, you're view would rerender essentially but I guess the paradigm was the view pulled data off the models and I feel like in the last three years, really with the advent of React, I think really popularized this pattern now and everybody else is adopting this. ROBERT: The flow architecture? CHARLES: Well, yeah. It's like a push model. Instead of having the view pull from the model but via observation, you have your controller essentially push a new model onto the view. But I still think the basic components were there, where there's two things that I think have change. One is this push model -- the pull view observation versus push from an event like event generates a new model and pushes on it and then the second thing which is probably coupled to it which is the idea of having your model be immutable. The magic of that is that you essentially unbraiding time from your model so that you the programmer are managing time instead of the CPU clock, which sounds weird to say. See, you guys are like, "What the hell are you talking about?" But that's fundamentally when you have something that's mutable, you're saying this is one object. It's the same identity. ROBERT: That you've changed over time. CHARLES: That you change over time but you're writing it to it where is when you use a different model each time, you the programmer is essentially saying, "This is the same object. You are managing identity of the objects not the computer. Does that make sense? You're saying here are a bunch of states but the identity of this thing is like an abstract concept and I'm saying all the states represent the same object or same entity just over time. What you're doing is you're essentially decoupling time from your model and that's I think a key innovation because then it gives you control over time so you can actually represent time, however you want to and that allows you to do things like history and what's the time travel debugging, which I think is very different than undo/redo. I think people conflate those unnecessarily but it allows you to do undo/redo history type stuff because the timeline is totally orthogonal now. Whereas, if you have immutable state, it's like, "What this looks like if that time is absolutely coupled to right now?" I think those are key innovations but I think that the fundamental pattern is still there. You have models, you have views and you have control code that manipulates. I think the key thing that's happened over the last three years that have switch between having the views pull the model versus having the controller push on there. For example, using essentially what amounts to an observable interface. I think observables as in ES7 observables are one of the coolest innovations to come around because it gives you that convenience of having a single reference point but access to all of the states that then you can react to it. Anyway, that's a long winded thing of saying that I feel those core entities are still there, where you have this and then everybody who listens to me long enough will probably get tired of me saying this but I think that the primary one is the model, like understanding that. ROBERT: Because your UI should be eventually derived from the data that you get? CHARLES: Right. ROBERT: And it should be because it is a source of truth. CHARLES: Right and everything else can flow from that. Understanding how you're going to represent it, whether we are representing it as speech, whether you're representing it as touch, whether you're representing visually, whether you're representing it with your ears, to understanding what is it. There's still one thing that can be projected into a bunch of different media so getting at that thing is the thing. ROBERT: That was a long, winded way of saying of what is UI engineering and what is unique about it but why would you want to plant your business in UI engineering? CHARLES: Right. That's a great question. Why is it a good business to be in and why is it a good feel to study? I think I'll quote one of my favorite video games from my youth, which was Mortal Kombat 2. At the very beginning, they would say, "There is no knowledge that is not power." That was the big quote in Mortal Kombat 2 and I'm pretty sure that the knowledge of Kung Lao, I think, being able to throw his hat by hitting some key sequence of joystick and buttons, I don't think that's knowledge that's going to give me power. Sure enough that I don't think that knowing those key sequences really had much power in them but I still think it's a good saying. [Laughter] CHARLES: I was always wondering what that particular quote at the Mortal Kombat programmers really like. But anyway I think that it's good to understand it as a discipline, either here or in your organization because it gives you staying power, because you understand that deep structure. For example, if the winds change and the tools get updated -- JEFFREY: As they inevitably will. CHARLES: As they inevitably will, right. We mentioned Java, we mentioned C, we mentioned Rails, Ember, React like back down knock out, all those things, those are transitory and they're ephemeral. But that knowledge isn't and it's a rock that you can cling onto as the change of storm over the landscape of the development community. If you understand that, your transition to the next thing will be a lot easier. I think that's the business value, at least from my perspective, the ability to [inaudible] those storms and be like, "Oh, this is the same thing. It's got different clothes. It's got some nice updated patterns but I understand fundamentally what's going on. I can work with it. I can find out what the things are." They talk about their linguistic intelligence so your second language that you learn is very hard, your third one is a little bit easier but then you have these people who speak nine languages. Once they learn and go through language four or five, it's actually a lot easier for them to pick up language and you're like, "How can they do that?" And the answer is that they understand the deep structure of language that's basically baked into our DNA. Every human being is born with it -- ROBERT: There are patterns. CHARLES: Yeah, there are patterns and they know them and they understand them and they just absolutely have intimate knowledge of them so the stuff that gets put on the window dressing, they can see beneath that like X-ray vision and they can pick that up and work with it and run with it and it becomes mostly just an exercise in learning vocabulary. ROBERT: And for as long as users will be interacting with the things that we build, there will always be UI engineering. There will always be somebody out there needing work. CHARLES: Exactly. Do you want people who are fatigued by the JavaScript churn, so to speak? There are a lot of different strategies to dealing with JavaScript fatigue but a great one that I know of is to understand the core principles that are going on beneath the tools and realize that the tools really are the icing on the cake, the tip of iceberg, so to speak. JEFFREY: This kind of brings us back around full circle to what originally started this conversation on our office is how The Frontside brands itself. We have, for the past few years, been doing almost exclusively Ember work. We love Ember as a tool and a framework that's done really good things for us and we've enjoyed working with. But we want to not marry ourselves so tightly to a tool like that because we believe in the problems and the concepts more than the tools themselves. CHARLES: Exactly. We want to be married to the problems not the tools because what we're really looking for is for when someone has a special interaction that they want to see made real when they have a special product that they've maybe spent a lot of time and energy and thought and maybe money on crafting the user experience. We want those people to think of us because they're saying, "Now it's time to build the UI." Before there is even an inkling of what the toolset will be, what the implementation strategy will be, we want to be at the first and foremost at people's minds. Regardless of how it's going to pan out, we know that these folks can get it done. They are going to implement this thing that is going to be as good or not even as better than the way that we envisioned it. I think that's important so we've been trying to transition towards that type of message. ROBERT: We talked about how UI has these things that are long-lived. One of the really long-lived things and I think is going to be here for a long time is JavaScript. We do JavaScript very well. Everything we've been doing since, I would say what? Mid-2015? CHARLES: Yeah. ROBERT: -- Has been to abstract away from the UI framework and just base JavaScript libraries because that can be portable to anywhere. That can go from the server, on Node, all the way to any UI framework that you want and even native now with native script in Angular or React Native. CHARLES: It's true. It's amazing how portable JavaScript is. ROBERT: We are betting on JavaScript UI and I have gotten a couple of tweets from people because they know that we're an Ember shop really and when we talk about React, they're like, "Are you just a React shop?" I was like, "No. That's a big distinction when [inaudible]." JEFFREY: -- UI shop? ROBERT: Yeah. We want to be able to pick the framework or library that we see fit for your project and it doesn't matter if it's an Ember or Angular or Vue or insert next year's framework because it's going to be written in JavaScript or a superset of JavaScript like TypeScript. CHARLES: Exactly. We love all of those frameworks and we think that they have their individual tradeoffs but we have to think about what those tradeoffs are. Also, think about how can we share as for example, this Ember app. What can be shared between an Ember app and React Native app and you might think, it's not much. But my guess is probably a lot, like most of it could be. That's kind of a radical idea but at the same time, it's a very simple one and seeing that pan out, I feel we've actually been accomplishing that and this isn't just something that's like smoke and mirrors, this is what we've been doing and the strategy has been working and it's been paying off. ROBERT: We do UI well and it doesn't matter what way we write the code, at the end of the day we're still producing this interface that users interact with and that's our bread and butter. That's what we do really well. The framework is just the thing that we're using as the flavor of the month, year or whatever it might be, to get the job done but we are betting on UI and we do it well. CHARLES: I think, it's actually a testament to a framework as how well it can adapt to plain JavaScript. The way that we model these interactions really is with simple immutable POJOs with well-known transitions to new states. That's it. It's like secret magic sauce that is so, so simple. ROBERT: Remember earlier when I mentioned the state machines between the server side and the client side? CHARLES: Yeah. ROBERT: We modeled these as immutable state machines, CHARLES: Yeah and they're so incredibly portable. I think, Ember back in mid-2015 wasn't so great at hosting these simple objects. Now in the early part of 2017, it actually is. It's very easy to write those things. If you're using Redux or React, we're kind of more friendly to POJOs from the get-go but I would say this. I think there's clear value in not putting logic inside your reducers. Like what is a reducer for? I actually think that you are better decoupling your JavaScript from a framework like Redux, in the same way that we reap huge benefits from decoupling all of our state transition logic from any framework artifact inside of Ember. It meant that we were ready to drop in those interaction models into React. It was like boom! There was very low friction. It was extremely low friction. ROBERT: Because these interactions are in a base JavaScript library and the UI library is what's driving those interactions. You're actually talking to this underlying JavaScript library that we wrote and abstracted away from the UI framework. But we still need that UI framework that whatever you inserted into to play those actions. CHARLES: Yeah, exactly. You need Redux to manage the current state to basically manage your concept of time but maybe think twice about coupling your actual interaction model to a framework because it's going to be portable. This is a lot of pain that people had surrounding like active record. I remember for people in the Ruby, there was kind of 'aha' moment in the Rails communities like, "Wait, we literally don't have to dump everything into active records. There was this, I think mass awakening, followed by this mass sign of relief. Once kind of people realized that everything you do doesn't have actually have to fit into a one of these kind of framework archetype objects, whether it'd be a reducer or a component or a route or whatever. If you have something that's truly separate, that's portable like make it portable. Once people kind of started treating active record as just, "I want to persist on something. This is what use," and things became a lot easier. ROBERT: Because you're separating yourself from Rails and using Ruby, the language. CHARLES: Right. I think, you said it perfect, Rob. It's not to disparage any tools. The tools are absolutely critical. In fact, the tools are most of the code. The amount of code, for example an Ember application provides to you is just massive and it's all very high value. Some people would debate that but the point is either all things that you're going to need to do but they're not things that are unique to the interactions that you're trying to provide. I would actually like to see a version of Ember Data that doesn't depend on the Ember object model. I think being able to really separate that. It's pretty amazing library and if it saves an enormous amount of time, it would be fantastic. ROBERT: But only Ember can ever use it. CHARLES: But only Ember can ever use it but it is definitely a common problem and something that we miss like the 90% use cases that it covers. It's something that we miss when we're working in other frameworks. I actually think there is one more thing to touch on and this is really what separates, I think what we do from a lot of maybe agencies that are heavy on the design side but not super heavy on the UI side. I think is a major differentiator between the UX and the UI. Obviously, UI is very implementation-centric as opposed to vision-centric. I think, a good comparison is architect making blueprints versus the builder that actually has to construct the skyscraper. CHARLES: Make it real? ROBERT: Yeah, it has to make it real and that's what we do is make it real and There is an engineering component to it. While we have a very heavy focus on design and beauty and elegance and smooth interaction with the user and we study a lot of key user experience principles, there is a component to UI engineering which supersedes framework, supersedes design -- sorry, not supersedes but it's present, it's ubiquitous and that is bringing to bear all of the industry best practices around making quality, robust software. I think that's an important thing to point out. It kind of goes without saying but I think it's important to mention is if you want to have all those good things and if you want to have good models, in views, in your controller, you want to work with a bunch of different frameworks. It's all for not. If you're not using all of those things that keep quality software quality, if that makes sense -- having continuous integration, having test suites, having continuous deployment and thinking about all the operations surrounding the software. Ultimately, the UI is software just like any other system and something that we could go off and talk about for ages is how to test UI software because they are. When you've got these big stateful applications, they have their own unique testing. ROBERT: But there's a lot of engineering problems here that are to be solved. CHARLES: Right and I think it's important to be every bit as that. Anyway, I think that's about it on these subjects. It's just been kind of bouncing around the walls here and we're kind of think like, "Who are we? What is it that we do? What would you say that you do here?" JEFFREY: We have access [inaudible]. [Laughter] JEFFREY: That's what we do here. CHARLES: Right. UI engineering, man. It's taking those UX dreams, right? And it's bringing them to life. It's making sure that they're scalable, that they're maintainable, that they're testable, that all of those things can become real, regardless of the tool. ROBERT: And live long. CHARLES: And live long. ROBERT: That's the hard part. We can throw something together and match the conf. CHARLES: Right. ROBERT: But, "Will it continue to match the conf in three months?" is the question. CHARLES: Hopefully so, we think so. I think we hit that mark. ROBERT: Absolutely. It's the engineering, that's the tough part. That's the hardest part. Making it happen and making it sustainable. CHARLES: All right. Thanks everybody for listening. 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