In a continuing show of the publisher’s dedication to quality and excellence, Archaia’s Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game by David Petersen and Luke Crane won the Origins Award for Best Roleplaying Game of 2008. The honor was announced this past weekend at the 35th annual Origins Awards, administered by the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design, held at the Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio. The ceremony recognized the gaming industry’s top achievements and products released during 2008.
Today’s magic themed entry into the Art Appreciation Moment of the Day, yields this Zatara piece by Chapman Baritone (if that is indeed his real name).
Here’s something that is sure to have the Intardwebz a buzzin’ over the Fourth of July weekend - Warner Bros. plopped down $33 million and walked away with most of Midway Games assets, including “Mortal Kombat” “Joust”, and “Spy Hunter”.
This was certainly a bargain for Warner Bros. as it appears no one else was interested in the failing company. It seems pretty clear that the big reason for picking up the company was to expand upon the Mortal Kombat property, as a possible second MK/DC game looks to be in the works. Also, with the announcement of the Asteroids video game, I’m sure Warner Bros. is all hot to jump on a movie adaptation of Ms. Pac-Man, Bubbles, Defender, and Joust. I would have poked fun at Spy Hunter, but I understand that is a movie already in the works for a 2012 release.
I just wish Sony and DC would announce the release date for this game already. With each and every screen shot we receive, the renewal option on my World of Warcraft subscription gets closer and closer to cancellation.
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Immediately upon release John Layman and Rob Guillory’s CHEW has experienced an immediate sell out for both issue #2 and the second printing of issue #1.
“I’m shocked, pleased and flabbergasted by the enormous positive response we’ve gotten from CHEW,” Layman said. “I can’t put into words how gratified I am for the readers and retailers who have helped spread the word about this strange and unique little book. I’m also grateful to Image for taking speedy action to help get this book into as many readers’ hands as possible. Thanks, everybody! The best is yet to come!”
Or - “This Just In… Former Captain America Steve Rogers Is Still Dead, Perhaps.”
The first thought that I had upon picking up this book, alleged to be a huge bombshell and to reveal the giant hidden workings of the Marvel Universe and the Red Skull’s mind? “Man, this Bryan Hitch art looks exactly like his Ultimate Captain America.” Is this mere coincidence? Or harbinger of something more going on within the book?
CO2 Comics, an upstart web comics publishing site developed by former Comico partners and publishers, Bill Cucinotta and Gerry Giovinco, is celebrating the freedom of publishing comics on the World Wide Web.
Major Spoilers’ own Marlowe Lewis totally digs on the art in the Madame Xanadu series, and checking out this page by Amy Hadley, one can see why. Great art, an image that fits with our magic themed week - sounds like the makings of another Art Appreciation Moment of the Day.
Here’s another rumor to file in the appropriate category - rapper/actor The Game is being prepped to play B.A. Baracus in the upcoming The A-Team movie.
As an actor, he’s only got a few credits under his belt, but he was pretty menacing and intimidating – two qualities that any actor needs to play a man who goes by the name, Bad Attitude – in Street Kings. He may also have the lightness of touch to play a man who, thanks to his aversion to flying and fondness for punchy one-liners, isn’t your average muscle-bound tough guy.
I wonder how he feels about flying. Mr. The Game, would you like some buttermilk?
IDW Publishing has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Angel: Not Fade Away #3, From the Ashes #2, G.I. Joe: Origins #5, G.I. Joe Movie Adaptation #2 (of 4), and Star Trek: Crew #5.
Exemplifying their commitment to produce sophisticated, intelligent and entertaining science fiction, Archaia and Roddenberry Productions announced the remaining creative teams on Days Missing, a highly anticipated, five-issue, comic book mini-series debuting in August.
The talent line-up includes a buzz-worthy mix of industry veterans and notable up-and-comers who will each add their unique interpretation to the Days Missing universe. The previously announced creative team of writer Phil Hester and artist Frazer Irving on issue #1 will return to work on the last issue of the mini-series to provide a fitting bookend to the project.
This week image Comics sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Back to Brooklyn trade paperback, the Elephantmen War Toys: Yvette one-shot, Proof, Volume 3: Thunderbirds are Go!, The Darkness #78, and the Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft #3.
Brian Michael Bendis posted on Twitter yesterday that Powers will return in November under the Icon banner. Bendis says the series will be monthly - let’s hope he’s right.
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