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Created by Chris Carter, The X-Files first hit our TV screens back in 1993 and originally ran until 2002. Following in the footsteps of 2 FBI agents, this drama gave viewers an insight into the lives of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. This was an interesting pairing, with Mulder convinced that the truth was out there. Meanwhile Scully was constantly skepitcal of the strange occurrences that the pair witnessed. Their opposing ideals made for a love hate relationship, which added an extra dimension to the show. Throughout the show’s 9 year run it won 5 Golden Globes, with Anderson and Duchovny both taking home awards in 1998.

What can we expect from the new series?

In 2016, after 14 years in the darkness, The X-files finally returned to our screens, an event that incited delight in the show’s devoted fans. But the excitement was short lived, with a mere 6 episode run. With fans left wanting more, it has now been announced that Mulder and Scully will return for an 11th season. This time the duo will appear in 10 episodes, with shooting due to commence this summer. But you’ll have to wait until the 2017-2018 season to see what cases Mulder and Scully will be taxed with next. The 10th season received mixed reviews with some feeling that, much like the X-files themselves, the show should have been shelved. But 20th Century Fox clearly believe. Duchovny, Anderson and Carter are also all back on board, but what mischief will they get into this time around?

Can The X-Files stand up to modern science fiction?

Science fiction and fantasy have come a long way since the 90’s. Not just in terms of the big budget blockbusters, but TV too. Shows such as Daredevil and Game of Thrones have really upped the ante, with breath-taking cinematography and even more startling budgets. So, can a predominantly script-driven drama really make it in the modern TV market? Ratings across the large season went from an initial peak of over 16 million viewers to a low of 7 million. Does this show the modern viewers need for something more fantastical? Or, have the viewers merely lost sight of the importance of a strong script? With The X-Files taking on the likes of The Waking Dead and Fargo this year, we’ll just have to let the viewers decide.

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The video teaser for Fallout Prime showcases a vault dweller who undergoes wasteland justice

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Recently, we had the opportunity to witness Amazon’s remarkable rendition of the renowned WRPG series Fallout. Assuming that the initial observation failed to sufficiently stimulate your atomic curiosity,. Therefore, we have an additional video showcasing our main characters in action: Lucy, who resides in a vault (Ella Purnell), The Ghoul (Walton Goggins), and Maximus, a squire from the Brotherhood of Steel (Aaron Clifton Moten).

The group interaction is briefly observed in the two-minute film. Fortunately, for those who appreciate the trajectory of the television series, there is not a significant delay until the complete season becomes available. Commencing on April 11th, all episodes will be accessible on Prime Video, and we will be eagerly anticipating the arrival of the days.

Another noteworthy development in Fallout is the resurgence of a highly absurd modification in Fallout: New Vegas, which enables players to enlist Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst as a buddy. In light of recent developments, it is evident that the future prospects of the ongoing multiplayer experiment Fallout 76 are promising, given the substantial participation of over 17 million players since its first release.
What is your opinion on Amazon’s approach to Fallout? Do you plan to examine it in April? Please provide your feedback in the comments area here.

 

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Prepare for the official Fallout Amazon Prime Video trailer

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Amazon’s upcoming TV adaptation of Fallout is shaping up to be impressive, hinting at a promising future for video game adaptations such as HBO’s The Last of Us. In just over three minutes, the portrayal of the eccentric post-apocalyptic world is almost flawless, leaving us eager for what’s to come.

The costuming, casting, and production pedigree are all top-notch, and we’re excited to see where the series will take us. Amazon’s adaptation will focus on protagonist Lucy (Ella Purnell), a vault dweller who steps out of the safety of her lifelong home into the harsh Wasteland of a ruined Los Angeles. Geneva Robertson-Dworet, the showrunner, has mentioned that the Vault symbolizes peaceful societies such as Canada or New Zealand. It delves into the challenges faced by those outside the vault that are unimaginable to those inside.

What are your thoughts on the Fallout TV adaptation? Do you think Amazon has captured that distinct Fallout vibe perfectly? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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‘Amazing’ Final Fantasy Movie Inspired The Marvels Director

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Generally, The Marvels is good. It has a 59 on Rotten Tomatoes, which isn’t great, but it’s better than Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and Disney+’s Secret Invasion. Perhaps director Nia DaCosta’s video game inspirations contributed to that.

The American filmmaker said Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children influenced her latest film at a press junket with IGN. “It’s just an amazing movie, with great fight scenes and a great ending sequence with the main character being thrown into the sky by all the other characters,” she said.
Despite poor reviews upon release in 2005, Advent Children has become a Final Fantasy cult classic. DaCosta seems to agree that the film is a classic. PlayStation exclusives also influenced the Marvels.

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In the interview, she said she didn’t want the superhero film to look “too much like a video game” but did draw from Sony’s biggest franchises, like The Last of Us and Horizon Zero Dawn. “For me, it was from the best games, the best stories that you get, that sort of inspires me to play, and I think inspires people to watch movies like this,” she said.

Since movies have shaped video games since their inception, it’s interesting to see the dynamic slowly changing. Now that technology and interactive storytelling are more complex, filmmakers are looking to PlayStation for inspiration.

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