Gaming
Popeye Was Always Battling Bluto and Obsessing Over Olive Oyl.
(AfroGamers.com) When I was younger, it wasn’t unusual to see spinach advertised by the cartoon character Popeye. The branding was “Allen’s Popeyes...
Should You Purchase “Spider-Man 2”? An Insightful Look from a Gamer’s Perspective.
(AfroGamers.com) Spiderman has always been a beloved character, not just in comic books and movies but also in the world of video games. The first installment...
The Nemesis System Should be in Every Open-World Game.
(AfroGamers.com) I’ll just start off with this: the Nemesis system from Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War is the best gaming mechanic of all time for...
Where Does Bowser Come from and What’s His Deal?
(AfroGamers.com) Super Mario Bros. 3 tends to hold a special spot when discussing groundbreaking video games. I usually sum it up with the first SMB being...
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Anime
The Rise and Decline of the 2000s Anime Fansub Scene.
(AfroGamers.com) We’ve discussed the first boom period of anime in the West during the late 1990s starting with Dragon Ball, Ronin Warriors, Sailor Moon,...
Let’s Appreciate the Tournament Arc in Anime and Manga.
(AfroGamers.com) One of my favorite story arcs in manga or manhwa is the tournament arc. It’s a simple arc that usually starts with news of the tournament...
ThunderCats is a Franchise That Deserves a Long-Run Series.
(AfroGamers.com) In 1985, ThunderCats aired and for those who saw it when it originally aired, it was pretty groundbreaking compared to most animated action-adventure...
A Few Things to Know for Newcomers to Survival Games.
(AfroGamers.com) There are games that you sometimes see and you’re interested in them but they might seem difficult to dive into. The best thing...
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News
Kung Fury Is a Must-See Film That Won’t Eat Up Your Time.
(AfroGamers.com) Back in the late 2000s and early 2010s, a lot of media based around 80s nostalgia was made. Films such as Drive became a big thing because of its cinematography and the soundtrack, synthwave/outrun and chillwave were new forms of electronic music which became pretty popular in film, TV, and gaming. Films and shows from the 80s or entirely inspired by the decade started to get more... [Read more of this review]
Could Tromaville and The Toxic Avenger Thrive as a Mainstream Cinematic Universe?
(AfroGamers.com) Tromaville is the universe where Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Hertz based many of their cult horror comedies and superhero comedies. Produced by Troma Entertainment—with many films based in the fictional Tromaville, New Jersey—the most known film series is The Toxic Avenger. The Toxic Avenger or Toxie was a weak-bodied janitor who fell victim to bullying and Tromaville’s chemical... [Read more of this review]
RetroReview: The SquADD Shares Their Best Saturday Morning Cartoon.
(AfroGamers.com) My brother and I have been watching All Def’s Great Taste series and one of the topics the SquADD went into was the best Saturday morning cartoon. Now, this is a video from four years ago but most of the selections were great. Let’s go into the best toons as selected by the SquADD. Patrick Cloud: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Gold Tier Pick As a kid in the 90s, my first two... [Read more of this review]
Warner Bros vs Disney vs Hanna-Barbera: The Original Animation Domination.
(AfroGamers.com) There were several U.S animation studios formed during the black and white era of film and television. The most notable were Warner Bros, Disney, Fleischer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Universal, and Hanna-Barbera. Of those, Warner Bros, Disney, and Hanna-Barbera had the longest influence and were able to continue producing popular animated shorts, shows, and full-length features. We’re... [Read more of this review]
Popeye Was Always Battling Bluto and Obsessing Over Olive Oyl.
(AfroGamers.com) When I was younger, it wasn’t unusual to see spinach advertised by the cartoon character Popeye. The branding was “Allen’s Popeyes Spinach” and my mom got it all the time. Now, I was a big Popeye fan from watching the cartoons on what was then The Family Channel and I enjoyed the movie starring Robin Williams. The Spinach Thing Was a Bit Much What I didn’t enjoy was spinach.... [Read more of this review]
Should You Purchase “Spider-Man 2”? An Insightful Look from a Gamer’s Perspective.
(AfroGamers.com) Spiderman has always been a beloved character, not just in comic books and movies but also in the world of video games. The first installment of the Spiderman game series showcased breathtaking graphics, fluid combat mechanics, and a captivating storyline that resonated with both die-hard fans and newcomers. With the much-anticipated release of “Spider-Man 2”, many gamers... [Read more of this review]
The Nemesis System Should be in Every Open-World Game.
(AfroGamers.com) I’ll just start off with this: the Nemesis system from Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War is the best gaming mechanic of all time for open-world games. I’d say that in 2023, it’s a necessary feature got big, breathing worlds where combat is a constant reality. Now, some games don’t really allow for it but some changes to how combat is done would really help. Here are five game... [Read more of this review]
Where Does Bowser Come from and What’s His Deal?
(AfroGamers.com) Super Mario Bros. 3 tends to hold a special spot when discussing groundbreaking video games. I usually sum it up with the first SMB being significant to gaming as a whole—it saved an industry—while SMB3 is significant to the franchise. One thing I always noticed whether it was SMB or Super Mario World, Bowser went unchecked for a long time. Something just tells me that regardless... [Read more of this review]
The Greatest Cartoon Cat.
(AfroGamers.com) When it comes to classic cartoons, the cat is a popular character. Actually, cats and dogs are the animals you’re going to see more often than not. Maybe throw a bird in there for good measure. Let’s get into the five greatest cartoon cats. Where does your favorite fall? 5. Garfield Listen folks, I really don’t want Garfield on the list. He’s my least favorite cartoon cat and... [Read more of this review]
The Rise and Decline of the 2000s Anime Fansub Scene.
(AfroGamers.com) We’ve discussed the first boom period of anime in the West during the late 1990s starting with Dragon Ball, Ronin Warriors, Sailor Moon, Teknoman, and Samurai Pizza Cats. Those series remained in syndication until 1996 when stations skipped everything following the Pilaf Saga in DB and returned with the Raditz Saga. It was one of the most extreme timeskips because there was so much... [Read more of this review]
Image Comics and HBO Should’ve Been the Dream Team for Superhero Content.
(AfroGamers.com) In many ways, Todd McFarlane’s Spawn was way ahead of other superhero cartoons that were out in the 1990s. The main thing is that it was the most mature of them all and this is purely because it was on HBO. The Hopeful 2025 Spawn Film The reason I brought this up is because a Spawn film is in development with an expected 2025 release. Now, being familiar with the Spawn lore, I’d... [Read more of this review]
The Technomancer is a Fine Blueprint for Focus Entertainment Games.
(AfroGamers.com) I’ve touched on Focus Entertainment’s Vampyr and The Surge and we’ve explored reviving Outriders but amazingly, we’ve never touched on The Technomancer. It’s interesting because we went into what made Kairosoft such a great studio on mobile and one of those three strong features is the gameplay formula. Focus Entertainment has taken to that same mantra in several games. Vampyr... [Read more of this review]
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