Geek Culture
Blade Runner Sequel Set to Star Ryan Gosling alongside Harrison Ford

Right then folks, just to get this out of the way; if you haven’t watched the original Blade Runner, well first off, what are you doing with your life? Go watch Blade Runner. Secondly, there will be a few fairly major spoilers and some speculatory ramblings from this point on. Fair warning, read on at your own spoilery peril.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Ryan Gosling of ‘Only God Forgives’ and ‘Drive’ fame will be starring alongside Harrison Ford in the sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 cult classic, Blade Runner. ‘Hey, that’s great news’ I hear you cry. Well, intrepid reader, maybe it is, maybe it is. There’s no doubt that the original Blade Runner is an absolute classic of the Sci-Fi/Thriller genre, and arguably one of the best films ever made. Surely, a sequel could only be a good thing.
Ryan Gosling – check. Harrison Ford – check. We have the makings of a fantastic cast here. The problem is, if Ford is to reprise his role as the slightly morally dubious anti-hero Rick Deckard, then where does that leave the plot of the original film? Fans of Blade Runner will remember that part of the infectious appeal of the movie was the ambiguous nature of each of its characters. The question of whether or not Deckard was human, or in fact an android/‘replicant’ akin to those he was tasked with hunting is a question that still remains engrained in the minds of many a fan.
This question remained floating until the release of the Blade Runner Director’s Cut in which Scott strongly hinted that Deckard was indeed intended to be a replicant. Although only a hint, this confirmed the suspicions of many fans and answered one of the most enduring questions of modern Science Fiction. Now folks, this is where we go real deep; hold onto your butts.
The thing about replicants is that they were designed to work manual labour across Earth’s space colonies. Due to this, they were designed to be disposable, and given a short four year lifespan. If the rumours are to be believed and this sequel takes place decades in the future of the original’s 2019 setting, then Deckard would surely no longer be alive; or whatever synonym for alive is appropriate to androids. That’s some serious moral philosophy right there, folks. Probably shouldn’t have mentioned it.
There are a few possibilities that spring to mind in regards to this problem. The first is that Deckard actually wasn’t intended to be a replicant and good ol’ Ridley is just a massive troll laughing his way to the bank. The second is that Deckard could be a different, improved model of replicant, removed from the restrictions placed upon the Nexus-6 series replicants we see throughout the film. Finally, the third comes from the fact that the rumours thus far have not linked Scott in any way to the sequel. This could mean that existing screenplays strayed too far from Scott’s original vision for Blade Runner for the director to be comfortable taking the helm of its sequel. Possibly hinting at disparities between both films’ continuity.
Of course, this is all just rampant speculation and should be taken as such. At the moment, the mysterious sequel is just that, an enigma wrapped in a mystery, wrapped in a box with big shiny paper with a lovely little bow on top. No doubt we’ll be able to unwrap that box soon, whatever’s inside. Until then, grab your scepticism hats ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to be cynical.
Geek Culture
The Final Fantasy IX remake rumors have surfaced again after an absence of a year

The long-rumoured The Final Fantasy IX remake has regained its silence after being dosed with Echo Screen. This time, Giant Bomb Game Mess Mornings host and White Mage Jeff Grubb has reignited the unholy conflagration.
The NVIDIA leak, which revealed the fan-favorite remake, becomes more accurate every day. Grubb says he was reassured “very recently” that the remake is still happening. Expectations should be similar to Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, not Remake.
The Final Fantasy IX remake excites you? What do you expect from it, and where do you think it will debut?
Consoles
Resident Evil Death Island Reunites Favorite Characters

The latest trailer for Sony Pictures Entertainment’s CGI film Resident Evil: Death Island, released July 25, features the outlandish action and melodrama that made the franchise a cult sensation.
This Resident Evil Avengers-esque team-up features Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield, Claire Redfield, and Rebecca Chambers.
The T-Virus and killer whales take the gang to Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay, where a new nightmare awaits. In magnificent slow motion and with progressively heavier ordinance, the Dream Team will supposedly destroy zombies, Lickers, mutant orcas, and anything else foolish or nasty enough to stand in their path.
Gaming
Attention! Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine for PS5, PS4 Launches June 22nd

In a horrific new video, Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine is coming to PS4 and PS4 on June 22. Expect agony and tight gameplay from independent wizards Team Meat, well known for their pioneering, tough-as-ham platformer Super Meat Boy.
This “mean meat machine” reimagines your grandpa’s old black-and-white puzzle games for a younger, hipper, more bloodthirsty audience. We’re delighted the wait won’t be long for this one.
Super Meat Boy fan? Team Meat?
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