The Walking Dead S6, Ep. 15 "East" Recap and Review

Episode starts with a car that looks to have been attacked and blood dripping. You hear Carol's voice in the background. (All I am thinking is oh gosh, why did the start this episode off so cheesy). We flashback to Carol prepping to leave. Tobin stops by and gives her a pep talk that everything will be okay. Carol leaves him while he is sleeping in her bed. Then we get a music montage of others going about their day. (Naked Glen and Maggie playing in the shower and him notices the bruises on her body) Daryl has the keychain that Denise had and is sitting on his bike. Sasha and Abraham have a cute moment when she hands him a cigar and Rosita watches on. Richonne is in full effect. Michonne notes that Maggie is worried about an attack and Rick has no fear that they will be able to handle it. Daryl decides to take off and Rosita, Glen, and Michonne take off after him.

Tobin provides the note to Rick and he finds out that others have left as well. Morgan and Rick decide to go after her essentially leaving the town without even more of the heavy hitters. Carol is driving along when another vehicles comes by and blows out her tires. The men in the truck talk about Alexandria and how they are on their way there. She pleads for them to turn back as no one needs to get hurt. The men are all shot down by Carol with a hidden gun in her jacket. The one guy is still alive and chases after her to shoot her. She kills him and notices one of the other guy is still alive. She kills him too. (we get the repeated heavy handed imagery of the blood dripping on the asphalt from the men she killed)

Maggie wants to rest and Enid volunteers to take her shift to help. Morgan and Rick are in the car together. (is it just me or do the two of them always go deep when they talk to each other) They talk about how it seems like she went east which is the name of the episode. Turns out one guy is still alive after Carol's fun and is able to walk away with a wound to his arm. Rick and Morgan come upon the vehicles. Rick says he is proud of her for Carol being able to do what she had to do. They find a trail and are not sure where Carol is and decides to follow the trail. The guy that is not hurt comes out of the trees and is very pissed off and follows the same trail. Rosita, Glen, and Michonne go back to where Denise died. They find Daryl's bike abandoned. They follow after Daryl who is tracking Dwight. Glen tries to talk Daryl down after they find him. Daryl refuses and Rosita joins him. Glen and Michonne go the other way. They end up surrounded by the saviors and Dwight is with them. 

Morgan and Rick are still looking for Carol and find more blood on some grass. Morgan reminds Rick that people can come back. They see a walker and kill it. They come to a farm and they meet a man who says they are coming and then the guy takes off. They kill the walkers and Morgan stops Rick from shooting the guy in the back. Rick says he doesn't take chances anymore. Morgan confesses what he did with the wolf to Rick. Morgan says he will bring her back and if he doesn't come back then don't come looking. Rick comes back and learns that Michonne did not come back yet. Maggie asks Enid to cut her hair. (this usually happens to a woman after a man leaves her) Maggie begins cramping really bad. Michonne and Glen are sitting tied up as Daryl and Rosita try to help but they are taken by surprise by Dwight. A gun shoot goes off and blood is on the camera (as always) and Dwight has a gun to Daryl. Dwight is heard saying you will be alright. 

Fangirl Review: The imagery in the beginning was a bit much as well as the inspirational speeches by Morgan and Glen. I was annoyed that so many people left the town unprotected. They are making poor decisions left and right. I was annoyed by the blood splatter but  I am looking forward to finally meeting Negan next week. 

So what do you think happened when Dwight pulled the trigger?

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THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL goes to print and will ship twice-monthly for $2.99!

Due to popular demand, DC Entertainment will now be offering The Adventures of Supergirl as a limited-run six-issue periodical, prior to the collected edition release this fall. The Adventures of Supergirl will now ship twice monthly for three months, beginning with The Adventures of Supergirl #1 (collecting Digital First chapters 1-3) on May 11th, 2016.

The Adventures of Supergirl is a Digital First comic book series that launched online in January 2016, inspired by the CBS hit TV series SUPERGIRL. Critically acclaimed series writer Sterling Gates is joined by a cast of rotating artists including Bengal, Jonboy Meyers, Pop Mhan, Emanuela Lupacchino, Carmen Carnero, Cat Staggs and Emma Vieceli.

"The Adventures of Supergirl is a fun, accessible, exciting comic featuring an optimistic and positive heroine going up against some huge threats," Gates told NEWSARAMA in a recent interview. "There are so few books like that in the current comics marketplace, in my opinion, and given the show's popularity, Supergirl should be leading that charge."

Paralleling but not duplicating storylines from the Monday night TV show, The Adventures of Supergirl introduces fans to Kara Zor-El, who is determined to grow into the super-hero her powers promise. But are dark forces pushing her to improve faster than is safe? As Supergirl faces classic DCU villains like Rampage, Vril Dox and Psi, she's got no reason to suspect that their attacks have been coordinated, but when the final battle comes to a head, she'll need to use all of her training, her DEO contacts, her friends' talents and her sister's love and support to get through it all!

"I just want to thank all the #Supergirl fans for their continued support,” said Gates. “The response to Adventures has been tremendous so far, and I want to thank people for spreading the word about us. "I also wanted to say that I’m beyond thrilled to be writing this book. Supergirl’s one of my favorite characters, and I’m always so excited to write a Supergirl story. I’ve hoped for years that I’d eventually make my way back to the character again."

Look for The Adventures of Supergirlboth online now and soon in your local comic book shop.

The Adventures of Supergirl digital chapters are available for download bi-weekly on Monday via the DC Comics App, Readdcentertainment.com, iBooks, comiXology.com, Google Play, Kindle Store, Nook Store, and iVerse ComicsPlus.

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CREATIVE PROCESS OF FINAL FANTASY XIV’S CAPTIVATING NARRATIVE EXPLORED IN NEW VIDEO

In the latest developer diary, FINAL FANTASY® XIV’s creative staff offers their insights into the challenges of creating a storyline and lore befitting the FINAL FANTASY series. The all-star cast integral in the creation of the critically acclaimed title includes Main Scenario Writer Kazutoyo Maehiro, World Lore Creator Banri Oda, and English Localization Lead Michael Christopher Koji Fox. In this video, each member provides their own unique perspectives and goals in working together to weave the rich tapestry that is FINAL FANTASY XIV.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Dev Diary Chapter Two: Story and Lore can be viewed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/btGqRu1yrPc.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, the all-in-one bundle, which includes both A Realm Reborn® andHeavensward™, is available on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Windows PC, and Mac. The FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward expansion pack is available as a standalone purchase on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, and Windows PC for $39.99. A free 30-day trial is included for new FINAL FANTASY XIV accounts, with monthly subscriptions starting at $12.99.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

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Movie Review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

IMDB Storyline: Fearing the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the man of steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new threat, Doomsday, is created by Lex Luthor. It's up to Superman and Batman to set aside their differences along with Wonder Woman to stop Lex Luthor and Doomsday from destroying Metropolis.

Fangirl's Spoiler-Free Thoughts: The movie is overall well done. I must admit I was pleasantly surprised at how well Ben Affleck did in the role of Batman. It is a hard role as there are so many greats out there which is the main problem with DC. We all have our favorite version of these iconic characters and we are very harsh when judging the new versions of them. I will say the same for Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman. The moment that she arrives in the fight you literally get chills and want to cheer. She makes me want to watch her origin story movie. Jessie Eisenberg as Lex Luthor was all bad. He was more of a Joker type character instead of the cool, smooth rich killer that is Lex. The whole portrayal was wrong. 

The movie starts with the ending of Man of Steel in which Bruce watches as his employees are killed in the aftermath. One major gripe I have about the beginning of the movie is that they did the stupid falling pearls as Bruce's mother is killed. We all know that story; there was legit no reason for it. Also another thing that could have been skipped were the nightmare sequences that Bruce had. These nightmares threw off the movie but they at least inspired an awesome pop figure. Overall I recommend the movie. Go see it and let me know what you think. Especially since the fight sequences are awesome! 

Fangirl Spoiler-Filled Thoughts: (Turn back now!!) The Batman that Affleck portrays is angry and has lost Robin due to "The Killing Joke" story line. In that regard we can understand why he is so mad that he loses others that are in his care. By picking this Batman, I will admit that Affleck was the better pick. I must admit I was sad to see Wayne Manor destroyed.

Cool Momnent: When we get to see video evidence of of Aquaman, The Flash, and Cyborg which is information gathered about other meta-humans by Luthorcorp. They are done well and this made me even more excited for Aquaman. (#dontjudgme)

Snickering Moment: Doomsday looks like the troll from Harry Potter and that's all I am going to say about that.

Annoying Moment: They pull the very annoying should we be together or is it bad for me as a hero crap with Clark and Lois. This extra angst is not needed in the movie and gets quite annoying. 

Touching Moment: The death of Superman and the dual funeral for him and Clark one in Metropolis and one in Smallville respectively is delivered well. At the Smallville funeral Bruce tells Diana that they need to gather everyone as they are going to need to be together for what comes next.

Weirdest Moment: When they do the origin of story of young Bruce falling into the cave and he sees the bats. They have him rise back out of the hole via a bat tornado and yeah I am going to say that it was a bat vision and that it did not really happen. I am hoping!

Let me know what you think of the movie!

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Battle as a Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament for Wii U

Take Direct Control of Classic Pokémon in Unique Fighting Game. It’s Pokémon vs. Pokémon as players take direct control of Pokémon fighters like Pikachu, Charizard and Lucario to battle it out in beautiful HD in the Pokkén Tournament game, now available for the Wii U console. Developed in collaboration with BANDAI NAMCO, the creators of the acclaimed Tekken fighting series, Pokkén Tournament employs multiple move sets and abilities for each character, offering hard-core fighting game fans and people new to the genre the chance to master the game.

“Pokkén Tournament will appeal to Pokémon fans, fighting game players and even casual gamers looking for an action-packed game,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “It’s another example of the unique experiences players can only get on Nintendo systems.”

Each Pokémon in the game – 16 total fighters in all! – possesses unique moves (composed of weak, strong and special attacks) that are specific to that character. Pikachu, for example, can use Thunder, which strikes down opponents with a bolt of electricity, while Lucario unleashes his patented Aura Sphere, enveloping fighters in energy. Playing as a Pokémon and performing these special moves is both satisfying and a dream come true for lifelong Pokémon fans. In addition to the main 16 playable Pokémon, 30 additional Pokémon can be called upon to support the player in battle. These support Pokémon include some beloved characters like Diglett and Magneton, and can turn the tide of battle by temporarily helping when called.

In the game’s fun single-player mode, players can level up a Pokémon’s stats like Attack and Defense as they battle other fighters in various leagues. Players can even personalize their trainer card with their preferred Pokémon fighter, customized clothing for their avatar and an online greeting. This online greeting will be used when battling otherPokkén Tournament players in the game’s online mode.* In addition to playing online, players can battle friends and family members in local multiplayer matches. When playing local multiplayer, one player plays on the Wii U GamePad controller, while the other uses the TV screen and either a Wii U Pro Controller, Classic Controller or the Pokkén controller (sold separately).

Pokkén Tournament also includes amiibo support. Tapping any amiibo figure or card (sold separately) will unlock items in the game. As a bonus, players who purchase the physical version of the game at launch will receive a Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card bundled with the game. When used, this special card instantly unlocks Shadow Mewtwo as a playable character.

Pokkén Tournament is now available at a suggested retail price of $59.99, and can be purchased in stores, in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U and at Nintendo.com. For more information about the game, visit http://www.pokkentournament.com.

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Happy Resident Evil 20th Anniversary!

20 years ago with the debut of the first Resident Evil game, the doors to the infamous mansion first opened and ushered in fans to a whole new world of survival horror. Dark hallways and ominous corners led to thrills and chills that would leave a lasting imprint on everyone who dared to see what was behind each new door. Who could forget the creepy turn of the first zombie’s head as it looked up from its feast, the startling surprise of a Cerberus zombie dog crashing through the window of an eerie hallway, the almost Jill Sandwich, or the miracles of typewriter tape and potted herbs?

Since the birth of the series on March 22, 1996, Resident Evil has gone on to become one of the most iconic and successful gaming franchises of all time. With game sales topping 66 million copies worldwide and its expansion into successful Hollywood feature films, merchandise, attractions and events across the globe, the series continues to infect the hearts of survival horror fans everywhere.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series, Capcom will be releasing a series of developer interviews featuring commentary from some of the team members who have played a vital role in developing the brand into what it is today. Hear from the team as they go back through the mansion doors to look at how the survival horror phenomenon began and its epic rise over the years.

The anniversary celebrations will continue over the next year and the team is already hard at work to deliver some amazing new surprises. Stay tuned to our channels throughout the year for more news on what the team has in store. Capcom would also like to take this opportunity to thank our media partners, gamers and the fans that have shown their passion and support for the Resident Evil titles over the last 20 years. There’s no doubt that the continued success of the series is all because of you.

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