Concept Factory: Taking Martian Manhunter In A New Direction
With Justice League of America debuting soon, I thought I’d drag out an old idea of mine on the Martian Manhunter. This was a new direction I had planned for when he first died (and would inevitably return) and later an idea that could have been used when DC rebooted their franchise and created the … Continue reading
Concept Factory: Legend of Zelda: Zelda’s Awakening
It’s been over 25 years since The Legend of Zelda debuted, and in just about each iteration of the series, Link has had only two jobs: saving the Kingdom of Hyrule (or some other population in peril), and saving Princess Zelda. A lot. With a few exceptions (most notably in Ocarina of Time, the Wind … Continue reading
What If: UFC Undisputed: Punch-Out Edition!
Little Mac has endured it all, and become–on numerous occasions–the best fighter of the world, in boxing. But why not take it a step further and give himself a new challenge? We’ve seen Little Mac take on scores of fighters, some who very clearly don’t know the rules of boxing, with punches, kicks, and acrobatics … Continue reading
Concept Factory: “Nightwing: Brave and the Bold”
As perhaps the most successful “legacy” character in comics (besides Wally West), sometimes Dick Grayson feels underused and under-appreciated. Dick Grayson—as Robin, Nightwing, and Batman—has fought alongside a score of heroes. He’s led the Teen Titans, the Titans, the Outsiders, and the Justice League. He’s even fought alongside major villains (while undercover of course). In … Continue reading
The “Mass Effect Approach”: Making 5 New Video Game Franchises The Mass Effect Way
There’s been a lot of talk amongst gamers about how Rocksteady should create a game for like… every single DC hero, with their successful approach to creating the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham series. And while that’s a hell of a task to demand of a company, it was something that stayed on my mind while … Continue reading
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