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Interview With Actor Bruce Boxleitner (Spec Ops: The Line, TRON: Uprising)

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 09:43
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By now we’re all used to seeing performances out of actors that are either or amazing. Sure, there may be a dud here and there but the good stuff is what always manages to stand out since it can greatly enhance an already great experience.  Once in a while we’re truly lucky to see an actor stand to the occasion on a consistent basis no matter what the project is. Even better, it’s amazing to see an actor take a role and immediately own it to such a degree that it’s unimaginable to see someone else portraying the role.

The World Of TRON Returns To Kingdom Hearts

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Sat, 12/17/2011 - 13:54
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Despite being a Kingdom Hearts fan I haven’t been paying too much to Kingdom Hearts 3D. With my current portable action destined to be on the PlayStation Vita fulltime I had kind of pushed KH3D aside partly because it seemed to be a bit of a rehash and because the KH series has gotten somewhat nonsensical as of late. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoy the general concept of Kingdom Hearts but the series has somewhat become too big for its own good and honestly, I think most gamers just want a legit version of Kingdom Hearts 3 instead of prequels. 

New Disney Mash-Up Game Surfaces Dubbed Disney Universe

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 05:08
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At this point I think most of us really don’t care about what Disney Interactive has to offer us.  After firing a good chunk of their staff and closing Propaganda Games, Disney Interactive really didn’t have much to appeal to core gamers since their newfound focus was now set on entering the casual games/Facebook market.  The news that Split/Second developer Black Rock Studios was working on a new game is certainly promising, but let’s not be too naïve in thinking that game wil

TRON: Legacy [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 12/16/2010 - 10:37
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Overall Feeling: 

TRON: Legacy may be a film that doesn’t offer an immense amount of character or cutting edge story elements, but as a whole the film is one of the most entertaining things I’ve seen this year and it’s a complete orgy to the eyes from a visual perspective. The film may not have that same amount of computer references as the original film had, but this is still a TRON movie despite all the changes that have been made. With action that is perfectly directed and entertaining to watch, a nice cast that brings some depth and likeability to their characters and a plot that offers more than a simple tale of a guy being stuck inside a computer, TRON: Legacy has lived up to the hype and will surely please the fans of the franchise.

The Pros: 

Director Joe Kosinski has created a world that perfectly encapsulates the core sensibilities of the old TRON while taking it to the next level. Visually, the movie is an absolute gem as the special effects are stellar and the design of the world is unlike anything we’ve seen before. Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde and of course Jeff Bridges all turn in really good performances that help to establish a connection to the audience – or at least to me. Daft Punk’s score is a nice combination of buttery beats and orchestral arrangements that soothe the soul. There are a ton of callbacks to the original TRON including a potential set-up to a TRON: Legacy sequel.

The Cons: 

Not enough scenes with TRON. While he may have a strong presence in the film, I would've liked to see more of Clu in action. The lack of obvious tech lingo being thrown around may disappoint the hardcore fans of the franchise.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
9

Upon first seeing TRON as a kid in 1993 I really didn’t know what to expect from the film. Having missed out on the first few minutes but still knowing the basic jest of the plot (dude gets sucked into a computer world), my young mind was trying to process what was going on along with figuring out if the film was as dire as some had made it out to be.  Even at a young age, I knew that TRON had a reputation for being “silly” or “bombing” at the box office, but being a geek I felt compelled to watch it.

TRON: Evolution [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 12/16/2010 - 10:37
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Overall Feeling: 

TRON: Evolution isn’t a perfect game but it manages to offer a TRON worthy experience that hardcore fans of the series should appreciate. The game stumbles a bit as the platforming and combat have some issues, but things aren’t incredibly broken and the game doesn’t feel like it was haphazardly compiled. With a rather addicting online mode, TRON: Evolution is a game that I think TRON fans should check out as it gives the majority of things we would want out of a TRON game: breathtaking visuals, an easy to follow plot and some cool action.

The Pros: 

Developer Propaganda Games has done a terrific job of recreating the world of TRON: Legacy and adding some cool new elements to it. Graphically the game has some minor issues, but everything has a sharp clean look to it and I loved the glossy surfaces and Deresolution effects. Most of the levels are quite lengthy (in a good way) and all the levels are really diverse in terms of appearance. Combat is easy to get into and managed to make me feel like a Game Grid warrior.

The Cons: 

Platforming controls feel a bit off sometimes which can lead to instant Deresolution. Both the single-player and multiplayer combat suffers from a lack of a lock-on button, which makes it have an even greater button smashing nature to it. There are a few environmental/platform puzzles in the game but as a whole TRON: Evolution could’ve used some additional things to offer variety to the player. Light Cycle stages are somewhat fun, but are far too linear. Certain character faces look like warped versions of their film counterparts.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
7

TRON is something that’s beloved by quite a few gamers, for the obvious reasons of course. Being set inside a computer world in which video games are the main source of entertainment, TRON in a way is what gamers dream about – escaping to a fantasy world of games and sleek visuals. In the world of video games TRON has had modest success with the original arcade games in the 1980s being cult classics and the 2003 released PC title TRON 2.0 earning a strong following despite the few issues it had.

TRON: Legacy soundtrack dated and bonus goodies announced

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 05:17
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Fans of buttery beats and the world of TRON will be happy to hear that Daft Punk’s TRON: Legacy soundtrack will be available on November 22nd.  For the folks who haven’t been following every piece of info concerning TRON: Legacy like I have, the iconic techno duo Daft Punk is behind the original score for Disney’s upcoming sequel to the cult classic TRON.

New Epic Mickey trailer reveals that Mickey is entering the Game Grid

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 15:34
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Amidst all the major TGS news that broke today, Disney released a brand new Epic Mickey trailer that I think everyone should take note of.  I know the core audience of our Shogun readers who will actually buy/rent/or play Epic Mickey is limited but for those interested in the project such as I am, it’s time to get even more excited based on the small snippets revealed in this new trailer.

[PSA] TRON: Legacy soundtrack website is now up

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 09/09/2010 - 04:42
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This isn’t exactly big news, but the official website for the TRON: Legacy soundtrack is now live. The reason this is worth noting is because Daft Punk is composing the score for the film. Techno buttery beats combined with slick visuals and action should make for a mix that will blow the collective minds of every TRON and sci-fi action fanboy out there.

Take a peek behind the scenes of TRON: Evolution [Video]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 09:52
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As much of a TRON fan as I am, I’m very apprehensive about TRON: Evolution, the upcoming video game tie-in for TRON: Legacy.  I definitely want to see the world of TRON represented with gorgeous HD visuals, but after playing countless movie tie-in games, perhaps too many for my own good, I’m of course wary that TRON: Evolution will actually be good.

The Collector's Edition announcements continue with TRON: Evolution

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:26
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At this point my fandom of TRON has been well documented on the site. I absolutely adore the world of TRON ever since I saw the original film as a young lad and TRON: Legacy is easily my most anticipated film of the year.  With 2010 being the year of TRON amongst the various realms of geekdom, the franchise will of course have a big impact in the world of gaming, which is rather fitting given the context and inspiration of TRON.

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