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#8 Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (PS3)

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment — Developer: Naughty Dog

Naughty Dog’s flagship series hits another high note with the third chapter of Nathan Drake’s adventures. The organic storytelling makes this something every gamer owes to themselves to experience. Uncharted 3 delivers the thrill of an Indiana Jones movie and more twists and turns than a ride at Six Flags. Some parts of this game will leave the gamer breathless and pointing at the screen while asking the person next to him, “Did you see that?” As if that weren’t enough, after the credits roll and the brilliant colors fade away, there’s still a fantastic multiplayer game to experience. (more…)

Title: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Format: Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy (Level Up! Collector’s Edition)

Directed by: Edgar Wright

Written by: Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright

Starring: Michael Cera, Alison Pill, Johnny Simmons, Ellen Wong, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Mark Webber

Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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Review by: Bill Jones

The Film

For Bill’s original review of the theatrical release of the film, click here.

The Blu-ray

The Blu-ray for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is the type that throws in everything and the kitchen sink. Director Edgar Wright’s last flick, Hot Fuzz, got a wealth of special features up front, and then an even expanded edition after that. While there’s no guarantee the same thing won’t happen with Scott Pilgrim, the initial release is absolutely packed with content. (more…)

Title: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Director: Edgar Wright

Writers: Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright

Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Evans, Brandon Routh

Producer: Universal, Scott Pilgrim Productions

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Review by: Bill Jones

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is 112 minutes of pure fun, plain and simple. In a world where comic book films have either hit the dramatic prominence and cinematic quality of The Dark Knight, fail trying, or lose themselves to bad jokes and shitty dialogue, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is the reminder that comic books don’t have to be serious; they can be a hell of a lot of fun, and their movie adaptations can play by the same rules. (more…)

Dark Horse Entertainment and Universal Pictures announced last week plans for a film adaptation of 2007′s graphic novel The Secret. Scott Milan has been tapped to write the screenplay.

The Secret tells of a group of high-school seniors who play a silly prank, only to see it backfire when one of their friends vanishes without a trace.

For more info, www.darkhorse.com