With all the killing, gambling, and other activities, it is easy to forget that the mob is just a business. One that must worry about cash flow, employees, customer relations, amongst other headaches, even operating outside the law. Yet it still retains a slight allure … Continue reading Omerta – City of Gangsters (2013)
Chicago was a hotbed of criminal chicanery in the 30s. Murderous personalities like Al Capone, massacring thousands of competing mobsters, law enforcers, and civilians alike. Despite the bloodshed, their tales still live on with the likes of Bugsy Segal to Bugsy Malone, providing the Chicago … Continue reading Chicago 1930 (2003)
The British are known for brevity and wit, especially when it comes to popular culture. Notably, British televisional comedy is renowned across the world and is held as an example of these principles. The quintessential example is Fawlty Towers, the oft-repeated, oft-quoted comedy about the … Continue reading Fawlty Towers Comedy Pack (2000)
Doctor Who has become a surprising emblem of Britishness. A time-travelling eccentric alien, who is quick-witted and utilises his pacifistic solutions to save the day for almost 60 years. The art of regeneration allowing the character to live on, although different, meaning generations of fans … Continue reading Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors (1997)
The Wrestling boom of the turn of infected everywhere, from young to old. Especially on the playground where the costumed theatrics captured the imaginations of all ages. Taking the excitement to said playgrounds was a desirable proposition, one that many wrestling promotions were willing to … Continue reading ECW Hardcore Revolution GBC (2000)
There is an underlying certainty in sports, things change; players get better or retire, change teams. In professional wrestling, this is exemplified, with expanding gimmicks, or long-lasting injuries, so a yearly upgrade is to be expected. In 2000, right after the release of their debut … Continue reading ECW Anarchy Rulz (2000)
E.C.W. the three letters that would get the blood pumping to any fan of hardcore Professional Wrestling. The promotion was noted for the stars who would take the barbaric physicality of the sport to near inhuman until it was acquired by the W.W.E. In the … Continue reading ECW Hardcore Revolution (2000)
The spectacle of Professional Wrestling has thrilled generations for decades, to maintain this streak of inventiveness, characters, storylines must be reimagined, reworked, and reinvited constantly. Innovation is key, especially in their media products, with so many games over the years, this can be especially challenging. … Continue reading WWE 2K20 (2019)
Association football is a game that transcends cultures, ages, and other demographics to be a universally beloved staple, but it is not alone. Another property that achieves the same status is the colourful plastic bricks of Lego. Inspiring minds and imaginations for countless generations. In … Continue reading Lego Football Mania (2002)
Recreating cinematic action in a video game can be puzzling as the tools and cunning available to a film’s protagonist can be hard to emulate in a controller, yet in the early 2000s, many home consoles saw various attempts at bringing eighties action and horror … Continue reading Beverly Hills Cop (2006)
