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Earlier this month, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced Arkham Origins, the latest entry into the Arkham series of video games. A prequel to Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, the game tells the story of a younger Batman as he defends himself against a team of assassins hired by Black Mask and led by Deathstroke. On Christmas Eve, no less.

Now, I'm a huge fan of the Arkham series, and despite some arguably troubling news regarding Origins (Rocksteady isn't developing it, Paul Dini isn't writing it, Superman might show up, etc.) my enthusiasm for the game hasn't waned in the

A few months ago, after being pleasantly surprised by Capcom’s Resident Evil: Revelations for the 3DS, I decided to go back and play all of the numbered entries in the Resident Evil series, starting with the original. [1] Upon booting up the first game, I was promised that I would be entering into a world of "survival horror," though at the time I didn't really have a full idea of just what that would mean. I would soon find out.

These games (the first three, mind you) were something of a chore, and the zombies proved to be only a small part of the ordeal.

My hands are trembling with adrenaline. I've barely managed to hold off my opponent's aggressive onslaught of creatures thanks to a few well-timed weakening spells, but my Hypersonic Dragon's been detained for another turn and the assault doesn't appear to be letting up any time soon. We've both been chipping away at each other throughout the whole duel, but unless I can somehow manage to turn the tide this turn I'll be looking at defeat. I take a deep breath and draw another card.

Voidwielder.

I breathe slowly through my nose, trying not to let the relief show on my face. Perfect. I cast

Over the past decade, I've developed a fondness for even-numbered years. This is mainly because even-numbered years mean we get a new Chris Nolan movie to look forward to. Every other year, we are treated to narratively complex and fascinating films that manage to be both cerebral and pure fun—a dichotomy that is sadly rare in modern film.

2012 is an especially good year, because not only do we get a new Nolan movie, but on top of that it's a new Batman film, a sequel to The Dark Knight, viewed by many to be one of the best films of the new millennium. Needless to say, this is a highly

Since its announcement in February of this year, Before Watchmen has been one of the most controversial and talked-about comic book events of the year, one that has been met with no small degree of derision. “It's not the end of the world,” claims the series' oddly defensive double page advertisement, which can be found in recent comic books.

“Give us a chance,” the advertisement seems to be pleading. “Don't be so quick to judge.” And I suppose that's a fair request, particularly since many of the naysayers have condemned the books months before their release (I myself expressed a fair