My creepiest experiences often didn’t happen on ghost hunts. I was recently reminded of one strange occurrence. This happened when I was in my early 20’s at a local fishing spot in my hometown called, The Deep Hole. The Deep Hole was a place where two streams merged into one larger stream. When the water was high it would run rapid and the two streams flowed together creating a circular whirlpool effect. Growing up, I was told stories of two […]
This seems official. The movie Alien will be recreated using Neill Blomkamp ideas. I wouldn’t classify this film as a reboot, but more like alternate universe Alien. The concept art was neat and the ideas were original. SciFi is definitely in Neil’s range. He’s directed District 9 (2009), Elysium (2013), and Stargate SG-1 (1997). Good luck, we need another good Alien film.
Two friends and I alpha tested 7 Days to Die, a survival horror game. 7 Days is an open world, sandbox game with a unique mix of first person shooter, zombie horror, and tower defense. Characters engage in combat, crafting, looting, mining, and exploration. You start the game with nothing, surrounded by zombies, forced to survive by scavenging leftover supplies in a post apocalyptic world. It ain’t easy. It took a couple days to get on our feet but we […]
I completed the storyline with in-game progress at 93.7 percent, and I have over 90 percent of the PS4 trophies locked down. I didn’t know what to expect when I first started playing Watchdogs. I spent my first couple of days wondering around the open world completing side quests and learning the game. The main character is hacker, Aiden Pearce, who can use his cell phone to profile every NPC character in the game, steal money from bank accounts, and […]
My favorite horror movie is the 1982 John Carpenter version of The Thing. IMO it’s a near perfect horror movie. It’s become a highly respected cult classic, however, back when it was released the movie was considered a flop at the box-office and nearly ruined the career of John Carpenter. Say what you will about the 1980s, but look at the list of other movies playing at exactly the same time as The Thing. Weekend Box Office Results of July […]
There seems to be this false belief that if you get an education or a prestigious degree that you should be able to find or keep a job. Some advice: No degree or amount of experience can guarantee that you won’t be out on the street tomorrow. Your only security is in your skills, knowledge, AND your ability to market yourself effectively. It amazes me how many people have great resumes and totally bomb the interview. I’m a fairly low […]
The Shining was published in 1977, and it was one of the few Stephen King books that I did not read growing up. I decided it was time to read it and I was not disappointed. The story follows an American family trying to make it threw some rough times. An out-of-work Jack Torrance accepts the position as winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel, which sits high in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Jack and Wendy Torrance, along with their […]
I purchased Knack as part of a promotional deal I received with the Killzone launch edition of the PS4. In this game you play Knack, a relic golem, created to help save the world from the evil goblin invaders. The game’s play style and storyline are simple: collect relics, grow large, beat up the bad guys, and smash everything in sight. Knack grows larger and stronger by absorbing relics scattered throughout the game. There are no set amount of lives […]
Sony sold over one million PS4 consoles in a single day, and I was one of those customers. My launch day bundle included the Sony exclusive Killzone game and a 12 month subscription to Playstation Plus Network. I unpackaged my PS4, updated the software, and started playing Killzone within 30 minutes. I have read that some PS4 uses experience HDMI connection issues, but I did not have this issue, or any other issue. My installation was fast and smooth. The […]
Looking to strike it rich? Everyone loves fear. Try making a horror movie. The movie Halloween was made in 1978 on a budget of $325,000 and went on to make 47 million dollars at the box office. Sinister was made in 2012 on a budget of 3 million dollars and went on to make nearly 80 million. Box Office Mojo compiled a list of horror movies (see chart below) filmed since 2009 – listing total budget and final sales figures. […]