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THE FLINTSTONES / CIVIL WAR II – KINGPIN / 4001 A.D. – SHADOWMAN / BOUNTY / JUSTICE LEAGUE REBIRTH [Reviews]: Wilson vs. Wilma.

THE FLINTSTONES #1 - DC Comics
THE FLINTSTONES #1 – DC Comics
Felipe "The 3rd Deacon" Crespo @F7ovrdrv
Felipe “The 3rd Deacon” Crespo
@F7ovrdrv

You know the difference between me and other people? When being accused of “phoning it in”, they’ll act shocked and insulted. Not I.. I’m phoning it in with this review. From my.. shellphone hahahaha.. Get it?! It’s like cellphone, but with the word shell in it. Because it’s set in paleolithic times..

(Bad) joke aside, if you enjoy puns — and, man, are there a lot — loved the Flintstones, are the type affected by the recent “nostalgia-type” wave of marketing or any combination of the three, well are you in luck. Unfortunately, aside from the occasional pun, I was never into the Flintstones as a kid and am mostly “meh” towards the nostalgia cash-in wave (where the hell is my Centurions movie? It would be amazing with today’s VFX). As for the comic itself, if you’re familiar with the Flintstones, it’s exactly what you remember/are expecting, only with writer Mark Russell‘s (Prez, God Is Disappointed In You) updated puns and references: shellphone, rocktagon MMA, art hipsters, etc. If you’re not familiar, then it’s about a stone age family that… Know what? Just search online for “Flintstones intro”.

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Only real thing that I found kind of interesting is that Barney and Fred are now part of what seems to be this post-war PTSD support group for veterans. No; not kidding. Oh, and remember Mr. Slate, Fred’s boss? There’s hints of him being a sadistic sociopath. So there’s that. I really liked the artwork from Steve Pugh (Animal Man). I will say that. Wilma and Betty are still hot as hell and on an interesting note (or maybe so SJWS won’t bitch about tropes in case they’re bored that day?), it looks like Fred has been getting ready to face Rock Lesnar (hahaaaa puns). Not sure about Barney, they don’t show him in swimwear. I’m sure this book will find its audience–the nostalgic type–but I am not part of said audience.

2 (out of 5) Stone Tablets.
2 (out of 5) Stone Tablets.

 

 

 

 

 




CIVIL WAR II: KINGPIN #1 - Marvel Comics
CIVIL WAR II: KINGPIN #1 – Marvel Comics
JaDarrel "The Belser" @TheBelser
JaDarrel “The Belser”
@TheBelser

What’s up, peoples? “The Belser” returns to more comic-reviewing madness after a much needed vacation. But enough basking in my own glory. Let’s get down to ‘bidness’, shall we? Today’s review is part of the ongoing Civil War II storyline that’s dominating Marvel right now, focusing on everyone’s favorite Netflix villain, Wilson Fisk. Yeah, you know him better as the Kingpin.

Here’s the story: After a lengthy stint in San Francisco, Wilson returns to the NY Nitty with the intention of taking back control of the underworld. He finds, however, that things have changed with the advent of the new Civil War. Fellows crime lords like The Owl and Madame Masque are scared. The heroes threaten them at every turn. Add in a new sheepish criminal named Janus, and Kingpin seems poised to reclaim his crown. The thing that impressed me about this book is the writing by Matthew Rosenberg (12 Reasons to Die). Here, he portrays Wilson as an anti-hero, not unlike a Scorsese character. Sure, he’s still a ruthless criminal and master manipulator, but he’s also a man of his word.

My favorite panels are the exchange between him and a pastry store owner named Armand. Kingpin takes on a personal favor because Armand is grateful to Wilson for helping him and his community. What I didn’t like was the artwork by Ricardo Lopez Ortiz (Wolf). I found it to be too experimental and “herky jerky” for such a mainstream comic. Regardless, Fisk’s on-point characterization made this an enjoyable read that I shall continue to follow. 3/5 Bibles.




4001 AD: SHADOWMAN #1 - Valiant Comics
4001 AD: SHADOWMAN #1 – Valiant Comics
Jimmy "Apostolic" Cupp @thejimmycupp
Jimmy “Apostolic” Cupp @thejimmycupp

Oh Shadowman, where have you been my whole life?

OK, that might be a tiny stretch of my feelings, but honestly, this tie-in to Valiant’s current main event had me hooked from the start. Quick synopsis: it’s hundreds of years after the world of the dead tried to invade and failed, leading to an aftermath where it’s basically hell on earth. One stronghold from the undead still exists and has a symbiotic relationship with a town built along its walls. This pretty much means the humans send a few occasional sacrifices and get to keep living off the mystic power.

Well, that all changes. Kaia is our heroine and also a sacrifice. She gets to the city of Sanctuary (the undead place) and everything changes! Jody Houser (Faith) and Rafer Roberts (Plastic Farm) do an amazing job of setting a fun, dark, almost Buffy the Vampire Slayer tone to the comic, while, Robert Gill‘s (Book of Death) art just enhances the feel. His take on demons is just gorgeous! I honestly wish HBO would adapt this next when GoT ends–yes, a darn comic event tie-in. 4.75/7 Circles of Hell.




BOUNTY #1 - Dark Horse Comics
BOUNTY #1 – Dark Horse Comics
Colleen "of the Covenant" Vincent@CollyCol
Colleen “of the Covenant” Vincent @CollyCol

Bounty #1 is the story of two gorgeous sister/bestie criminals named Nina and Georgie. They start out as intergalactic Robin Hoods called The Gaflies, anticorporate heroines whose identities are wiped with their sidekick and digital world wiz, Viv. Eventually they wind up as struggling bounty hunters, with someone nefarious about to uncover their felonious past.

The comic’s visual world building is like a bubblegum dream, full of vibrancy and oddities and the characters are nothing but fun. Nina is the flashy one who looks kind of like “Punk Storm” and fights like an action movie hero, while Georgie holds down the business end of their motley crew. Viv the wiz travels through a virtual digital reality even stranger than the intergalactic one they live in.

Bounty is a pop version of a scifi cyberpunk novel, and a feast for the eyes, totally cool and really damn pretty at the same time! Written for Dark Horse Comics by the talented Kurt Wiebe (Rat Queens), alongside brilliant art work by Mindy Lee, intensely enhanced by colorist Leonardo Olea (Fairy Quest), Bounty #1 elevates a girl power tale into a legitimate work of art. 4/5 Bibles.




JUSTICE LEAGUE REBIRTH #1 - DC Comics
JUSTICE LEAGUE REBIRTH #1 – DC Comics
"St. Nilk" Tim Hall @nilkilla **Special Contributor**
“St. Nilk” Tim Hall
@nilkilla
**Special Contributor**

It doesn’t seem that long ago that we were looking at a relaunched and revamped Justice League in the form of the New 52. If you’re like myself, you have probably read more than a few of these. In fact, I believe I’ve read at least eight JL births, rebirths and abortions. In this particular case, Justice League Rebirth #1 begins very similar, yet quite different.

True to form, JLR holds rigidly to the cookie cutter Super Team Uniting Formula. In that there is an overwhelming enemy, that no single (or even in this case a Superman-less Justice League) hero could face. While the team battles this insurmountable horror, artist-turned-writer/artist Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates), carries a familiar Justice League banter between the teammates. Unlike the New 52’s “forced to argue amongst themselves in order to create sense of angst” and piping, the Justice League Rebirth‘s characters interact as old friends or teammates would after years of battling together and interacting. Hitch’s pencils are very clean, with a good level of detail. His conveyance of battle and action is smooth and believable. Plus, did I mention a distinct lack of piping?

The twist to this story is that Superman has died and The League is facing a supreme battle without him. Well, at least the Superman of this Earth. Unbeknownst to the team, the Superman from another Earth is alive, but hoping to play stay at home dad to this world’s Lois Lane and her son. Will Clark stay at home and let Lois bring home the bacon? Will the Justice League find some way to defeat this “alien and horrific creature”?? You will have to read to find out, but I will tell you that it is a well drawn and written book, with nods to each character appropriately. They even found a use for Aquaman, so it can’t be bad! 3.5/5 Bibles.

ROADIES [Season 1, Eps. 1&2 Review]: Moog Over!

Derek "Divine" Vigeant @uncledarryl37
Derek “Divine” Vigeant
@uncledarryl37

If there is anyone out there who has already shown us the credibility to show the inner workings of life in the music scene.. well.. then.. yeah, it’s writer/director Cameron Crowe. His 2000 cinematic opus, Almost Famous, was a highly successful journey through the lives of a fictitious band on the concert tour road.

Now with Showtime’s Roadies, Crowe has paired up with some guy named J.J. Abrams, and has taken a behind-the-scenes look at the men and women that make it all possible for these touring musical acts in the first place.

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The pilot episode introduces us to a large group of crew members, led by their production manager Shelli (Wayward PinesCarla Gugino) and their tour manager Bill (Old School’s Luke Wilson), who pull into a concert arena in whereelsebut New Orleans to set up the first night’s gig. The story continues in and around the venue and jumps from scene to scene, showing all of the different situations that go into live music production (i.e. setting up equipment, dealing with promoters, etc.) as opposed to music industry, as witnessed on the now canceled Vinyl.

Much of Roadies‘ characters give exposition on their lives, experiences, backgrounds and such. But, let’s get on to what really matters: the execution. Despite the perfect director connection, it’s often difficult to see what this show is trying to be. I’m not quite sure if Crowe knows either when he wrote it. It’s not very funny. There’s some drama and decent storytelling, as well, but it just feels.. flat. Characters talk about being inspired and what makes them feel alive but none of their speeches hit me. I feel like just I’m watching a TV show, rather than feeling fully engrossed into something really happening.

Oh, Poots.
Oh, Poots.

Now as for the second episode, the tour stops off in Memphis with the continuing annoyance of corporate stooge, Reg (PrometheusRafe Spall). Due to budgetary reasons, he’s conducting interviews to see who can stay, which offers–at the very least–some brief but enjoyable moments from supporting cast members Donna (GoT’s Keisha Castle-Hughes) and Harvey (SNL alum Finesse Mitchell). Unfortunately, this week seemed to fly around in the wind like that bag that Wes Bentley couldn’t stop being obsessed with in American Beauty; there is so very little duct tape holding this show together as a cohesive unit.

Wilson, again with just more of his mopey and dorky self, makes me wish he’d leave a scene the second he whines his first words. Very few of the characters have any identity or motivations this side of the previous examples and the diamond-in-the-yawn of Imogen Poots‘ Kelly Ann (Popstar) — easily the best and most emotionally complicated character, which seems like the only one Cameron Crowe wanted to put any effort into developing. Poots, who also had the best monologue of the pilot, is given a large voice in wanting to move onto filmmaking and leave the tour. Every time a scene is focused on her, she radiates with internal struggle and confusion.

Roadies, point blank, is a toughie. The massive talent involved prevents this from being a bad show; it’s just an underwhelming one, coming from the camp of Crowe and Abrams. I am so holding on for this show to get better. But if it doesn’t soon, I might just let it go on to the next gig without me.

3 (out of 5) Lanyards.
Ep. 1 = 3.25/5; Ep. 2 = 2.5/5; Total = 3 (out of 5) Lanyards.

INSIDE [Review]: And Now I’m On The…

Felipe
Felipe “The 3rd Deacon” Crespo
@theheelternal

Do you remember the game, Braid? It’s an old by today’s standards, 2D platformer that kinda sparked the term “indie darling”. It had innovative puzzles and a really good story. It got great reviews, tons of GOTY nominations (maybe won a few? Don’t feel like checking), and made it onto its fair share of “Year’s Best” lists.

I’m well aware that Braid was far from the first big indie title, but it’s the one that sparked this movement of annoying “I only only play indie games/am sick of big AAA titles” players.. In their defense, a lot of their points are valid. Many big franchises and titles feel rehashed, as if they barely come up with new concepts. But good godwhohatesgeeks do they often sound like sanctimonious little twits — epecially now that the market is flooded with indie games, and one can say the same about the thing they love so much.

Seriously. So many indie game reviews will have the same keyphrases: distinct art style, clever puzzles, platformer. Yet these genre tropes are also what make it all the more impressive when a platformer with a distinctive art style and clever puzzles deserves actual praise and shines through.

Enter Inside (unintentional pun), the latest from Playdead, who also brought us the fantastic Limbo.

When the aforementioned Braid kept popping up on reviewers’ Top 10 lists, I confess I rolled my eyes–until I played it. It didn’t turn me into an “indie guy”, but it made me more receptive. So when Inside released just a few days ago on the Xbox One, I remember thinking: A) Oh! It’s that E3 game from the Limbo guys! Already?!, B) Wait a second *while reading reviews*.. 10, 10, 9.5, 9.5, 5/5, 10, and C) Wait, 20 bucks? Well this is happening *clicks on “Buy Now”*.

I’ll try to talk about the game without spoiling anything. Funny, because it’s a hard game to spoil minus two or three key moments (this might sound boring, but I promise it’s not!).

Detecting.. de-tecting.. good game.. to.. play playy.. This. Yeee..aar.
Detecting.. de-tecting.. good game.. to.. play playy.. This. Yeee..aar.

Story: First off, there’s zero dialog. Ever. And no dialog to read either, at any point. But the story is.. mysterious. Enthralling, dark, bleak.. and–just when you get a bit of hope–how it ends up can be either bittersweet, depressing, or the punchline to a long, dark joke depending on how you see it. It’s incredibly open to interpretation.

Characters: There are only two characters to talk about in this game: A) The Kid. You’re a kid that just wants to find some freedom, or screw the ones that were holding him captive. It’s hard to tell, but it’s hard to not root for the kid that has adults after him with orders to shoot on sight. Oh, and said adults also seem to enslave people by turning them into brain dead zombies.. or something. B) The World/Environment: Playdead showed us with Limbo how good they are at making an environment as important as the main character. With Inside, they show us that they’ve mastered said art. The world has this almost constant sense of “calm before the storm”; an eerieness and unsettling vibe that can best be described as a near-constant state of tension as you try to evade and later infiltrate the corporation — or government? — that wronged you. I also like that it’s hard to make out what happened in the world (i.e. a huge tsunami-type event).

O.J. Mayo's world.
O.J. Mayo’s world.

Gameplay: You get two buttons, jump and interact. That’s it. The rest is, well.. a platformer with clever puzzles (yay for self-aware recalls), though not as hard as the ones found in Limbo. And I can’t finish this review without first relaying a few tips. First, get your timing right. Audio cues are very important in one part in particular and the music throughout is nail biting! It all adds to the immersion of the game. The immersion of a game is mostly down to the audio used, which is why indie developers often use tense music from the likes of Patrick de Arteaga to help build a realistic feel to the game. It’s fair to say that the developers nailed the music in this game. Overall, visual cues are vital, so be observant, especially in the underwater levels. Messing with the brightness setting can certainly help, in addition to stacking up on some patience when dealing with the “water enemy”.

Wrapping up.. if you love action games, are not a fan of indie games, and hate when games are short (this is about 4-hours), stay away. If you want something that feels truly unique, like indie games, platformers, puzzles, and want a story that is interesting and will keep you thinking about it long after you’re done playing, get it. You won’t be disappointed. Besides, it’s 20 bucks. We both know you’ve spent that or more on movies you regret watching.

5 Bibles.
5 Bibles.

#GeekSwag’s TOP 25 ALBUMS [Thru 6 of ’16]: Geeks, Rhymes and…

While we’ve still got 6 months left and plenty more dopeness to go… the end of June gives us reason to look back at the half-year in geek music. From indie and nerdy hip-hop, to progressive electronica, to relatable R&B/soul, these are the BEST #GeekSwag ALBUMS of 2016–so far.

Enjoy.



25. OddiseeThe Odd Tape “The drum programming/execution is on point on all the tracks, and Oddisee’s use of synths, piano’s, guitars and other sounds add to the chill vibe and atmosphere.” – Tyson Rose (3.5/5)

24. [TIE] SamiyamAnimals Have Feelings “Fans of ambient, hip-hop beats should definitely give this a try.” – Ryan Scott /// Rick Rubin PresentsStar Wars Headspace “If you’re a fan of any form of electronic music and Star Wars, this might be the geek mash-up you’re looking for.” – Travis Moody (3.75/5)

23. Hi-RezNever Say Die “With attention to serious topics to making heads bounce shoulders to the fun party side, Hi-Rez delivers one of the year’s most surprisingly strong releases.” – Shawn Puff (3.75/5)

22. RJD2Dame Fortune “Unlike that of his debut, Dame scatters around from Run the Jewelsish electric basslines to slow, simmering strings that completely suspend the adrenaline.” – Travis Moody (3.75/5)

21. D.I.T.C.D.I.T.C. Studios “Paced with sniper precision.” – Frank Simonian (3.75/5)

20. [TIE] BlueprintVigilante Genesis “Even the song titles alone push me to weave together a story like a good Image funnybook.” – Richard Zom /// J DillaThe Diary “No doubt, an album for fans of true hip-hop.” – JaDarrel Belser (4/5)

19. Ill BillSeptagram “Another bloody good album from Ill Bill that’s worth adding to the hip-hop collection.” – Kevin Palma (4/5)

18. Dillon & Paten LockeFood Chain “From start to finish, Food Chain is filled with aromatic sounds and saucy beats.” – Shawn Puff (4/5)

17. Homeboy SandmanKindness For Weakness “Another great project from Stones Throw!” – Kim Brock (4/5)

16. FlumeSkin “Paced like a mixtape, often touching on more than one palette of music at the same time.” – Frank Simonian (4/5)

15. Kanye WestLife of Pablo “Channels all other Kanye’s scattered through time and galaxies to exist in the now, and gives you an album to be absorbed as a single unit of audio.” – Esko Robinson (4/5)

14. Open Mike Eagle + Paul WhiteHella Personal Film Festival “Has that personal touch-your-soul-with-relevance kind of vibe, but stays light hearted enough for you to laugh at your own outrages and insecurities.” – Esko Robinson (4/5)

13. Kaytranada99.9% “He gets to the root of what makes music interesting and unique without completely abandoning a modern day sound.” – Myke Ladiona (4/5)

12. Anderson.PaakMalibu “Kudos to Malibu for bringing back the complete album feeling thats been absent from many LP’s.” – Dana Keels (4/5)

11. DJ ShadowThe Mountain Will Fall “[Has] dark and nebulous–yet chill–melodies that you can bob your head to while driving the longest road, watching the sun go down.” – Derek Vigeant (4.25/5)

10. J-ZoneFish-N-Grits “Brings funk, heart and heat.” – Frank Simonian (4.25/5)

9. Mr. LifDon’t Look Down “Part concept, part personal, this felicitously swift 10-track joint was purely meant for the playback button.” – Travis Moody (4.25/5)

8. Chance the RapperColoring Book “Congrats, Chance, your third mixtape is easily the feel good album of the year.” – Esko Robinson (4.25/5)

7. [TIE] Curren$y & AlchemistThe Carrollton Heist “Chill flows push the story along with a voice that matches The Alchemist’s gritty settings, like.. you were playing poker with mob bosses on a foggy night.” – Tony Pattawon /// Havoc & AlchemistThe Silent Partner “Al’s production and Hav’s vocals mesh together with perfect symmetry.” – Tony Pattawon (4.25/5)

6. Kendrick Lamaruntitled unmastered. “While not mastered, this is still better music than most artists’ best — a perfect blend of blues, jazz, funk, neo soul, hip and trip-hop.” – Tony Pattawon (4.5/5)

5. Flatbush Zombies3001: A Laced Odyssey “This was an Odyssey worth exploring, waiting for, showcasing to the world.” – Latrice Williams (4.5/5)

4. ElzhiLead Poison “A diverse arrangement of harsh boom baps and melancholy melodies, with lyrics that exhibit depth reminiscent of The Golden Era. Song concepts reveal a creativity and vulnerability unseen for far too long.” – Frank Barros (4.5/5)

3. Aesop RockThe Impossible Kid “What makes the emcee’s level of introspection different here than the usual brooding of the past is Aesop’s newfound enthusiasm.” – Travis Moody (4.5/5)

2. BeneficenceBasement Chemistry “One of the best Boom Bap throwback albums in the last 5-years. Buy it.” – Aaron Troy (4.75/5)

1. ApathyHandshakes With Snakes “Undoubtedly, after several afternoon listens, gym sessions and long drives to the Bay and Vegas, the finest hip-hop album of 2016’s first half.” – Travis Moody (4.75/5)


Honorable mention: Epidemic4 Dimensions on a PaperStatik Selektah & KXNG CrookedStatik KXNG, Eric PrydzOpusPlanet Asia & DJ ConceptSeventy Nine, Ras KassLyrical Hip-Hop is Dead, BauerAa, Meyhem LaurenPiatto D’Oro, KygoCloud Nine, Massive AttackRitual Spirit, Blu & Ray WestCrenshaw Jezebel, CookBook & EvidenceA Whole New Cook, Bryan Ford & Killah PriestFor the Future of Hip-Hop.

GHG’s TOP 6 VIDEO GAMES [Thru 6 of ’16]: The Beginning of the ‘End’.

It seems like the last of us old testament video gamers are still playing many of the epic holiday releases of 2015 and/or all its wonderful DLC. But, for many of the newer gaming critics to join this fine congregation, 2016 has been a wealthy year in terms of overall quality.

Let us know what if you agree with the “First 6 Months” list down below, and which 2016 releases you are blowing hours with over @GodHatesGeeks on Twitter and Instagram.



But before we get to that…

***GHG’s WORST VIDEO GAMES of 2016 (So Far)***

1. [TIE] Far Cry Primal (Ubisoft/February 23) – “You don’t want your wallet getting raped by Ubisoft again.” – Mark Majndle /// Street Fighter V (Capcom/February 16) “Even if you love Street Fighter, you’re better off paying $25 for the Ultra SF IV digital download on PSN.” – Felipe Crespo (2/5)




***GHG’s BEST VIDEO GAMES of 2016 (So Far)***

6. Quantum Break (Remedy/April 5) – “A solid-shooter with some innovative combat, and intriguing story that — without a doubt — accomplishes what it sets out to do.” – Travis Moody (3.5/5)

5. Hitman: Ep. 1, Paris & Ep. 2, Sapienza (March 11) – “Point blank, fans of the franchise won’t be disappointed by the gameplay — which only improves by the episode.” – Michelle Kisner (3.5/5 & 4/5)

4. Tom Clancy’s The Division (Massive/Red Storm/Ubisoft/March 8) – “The real stren­gth of the game is in its versatility in­ how it lets you build your character.” – Felipe Crespo (4/5)

3. Dark Souls III (FromSoftware/March 24) – “I cannot recommend this game enough for newcomers to the series.” – Tom McDaniel (4.5/5)

2. DOOM (id Software/May 13) – “Features properly rendered shadows and lighting, high detail textures, and excellent animation and level design.” – Patrick Obloy (4.75/5)

1. [TIE] Overwatch (Blizzard Entertainment/May 24) – “The one that pulled me away from Destiny.. blends genres seamlessly wrapped in a stylized world.” – Ryan Jones/Adam Bowers /// Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (Naughty Dog/May 10) – “Through several different locales and breathtaking action sequences, we follow Nathan through every fall, every punch, every puzzle and every twist and turn so intricately crafted by its creators, that often I found myself needing to catch my breath.” – Dan Witt (5/5)

OVERWATCH [Face-Off Review]: Battle Born.

"Rev 2" Ryan Jones
“Rev 2” Ryan Jones @ryryjones PSN: Mau5Jones

GEEK – Blizzard’s latest release Overwatch is also their first new IP in a whopping eighteen years. The game is a not too distant departure from their norm, despite being a first person action shooter. Balancing the action and shoot-em-up of MOBAs and first person shooters, Overwatch blends genres seamlessly wrapped in a stylized world. The easy comparison, Team Fortress 2, doesn’t do the new one justice. The large 21 character roster across four roles (tank, damage, defense and support) leads to an actual, unique character picking and swapping mind-game; players will attempt to gain the advantage across twelve launch maps.

adambowers
Adam “The Advocate of Al’Akul” Bowers @chefadambowers XBL: Advocate05

NERD – So, I am not a big MOBA or PC guy. Let’s put it like this: I was 6 when the Atari 2600 came out. I grew up playing video games, but FPS–especially on the PC–was not something I could do (i.e. Halo was the first FPS where I was able to play without dizzy spells, violent vomiting, and migraines). And the issues I have are based soley on PC. I have no idea what I’m freaking doing! Their training consists of shoot stuff. Cool! I can do that! But then you click “Play”, pick your 21 characters, and get gaming. I realize, well, crap, it’s more than shooting! Also, Builders? Support? The hell is this? It makes you feel like a moron. I love the Attack obective, but when you look at the top screen that has the objective of the game, it says “Defend”. The hell? Don’t get me wrong: the game is phenomenal. It’s fast, clean, and LAG-free. I love it, other than those quips.

RJ: Yeah there is a little Blizzard doesn’t get right here; however, the learning curve is where it needs to be. On defense you get bright shiny paths and markers of what you need to defend, so I don’t see how it’s an issue. It’s also a blend of genres and I think that confuses people. Play this like COD or any other FPS and just kill the enemy team and you’re going to lose on Attack or Defend. You have to play the point, the objective like a MOBA and use the abilities given to the best of your ability to win. I will agree this game is fast and clean; but at the high level–I am currently 39k in the world–I play at the 20hz tick rate versus other games like Counter Strike: Global Offensve (60hz) it becomes noticeable as both sides know how to abuse this. This game should easily be game of the year and it’s only June. To argue otherwise, may be asinine. 5/5 Bibles.

AB: “Game of the Year” already? I would hold off on that, Sparky. There’s a lot of gaming left to be done (Battlefield 1! Battlefield 1! Battlefield 1!). Either way, I could very well see Overwatch being namedropped come New Year’s, but the game has flaws. Although those blemishes are nowhere near as noticeble as, say, Vanilla Destiny, even Blizzard knows they have some stuff to fix. Some characters need nerfing (McCree) and Buffing (D’Va). The “Play of the Game”, while cool, could use some work. And, again, to people who never played a MOBA… a more defined tutorial would be helpful. That said, while I have my minor quips about the game, Overwatch is the one that pulled me away from Destiny (a game I’ve accumulated over 25 days worth of play time!). My love for The Division? Lasted two days. Quantum Break? A week. Rainbow Six: Siege? = have yet to unpack it. DOOM? I love DOOM, but I go and play that once a day for only an hour… why? Motion sickness (I hate FPS over 60.. uh.. FPS). Again Overwatch is awesome. I love the freaking game, but it’s not GoTY … YET. Let’s wait for the rest of the year before we start crowning games. 4.25/5 Bibles.