Mon
15
Mar

VR Will Change Casinos: Here Is What You Need to Know

VR Goggles

How Is Virtual Reality Going to Change Casinos for You

Sun
14
Mar

It's Good to be Bad: Crime Syndicate #1

Crime Syndicate #1

The pre-Crisis DC Universe was a maelstrom of imagination, with all the different variant Earths in a multiverse of adventure. One of my favorite Earths was Earth-3, the home of the Crime Syndicate -- a mirror universe where the members of the Justice League were villains, and where corruption was frequently the victor over the meager forces of good.

The Crime Syndicate has gone through a number of iterations since the Crisis -- or, rather, since the New 52 brought back the parallel worlds concept. Grant Morrison's Earth-2 was a structurally beautiful way of contrasting the two worlds (even if it did put them on the wrong titular Earth -- forgiveable as there was not a multiverse at the time and the good/bad mirror universe setting made for a nice balance). In later years Geoff Johns spun the Syndicate into the bad guys in a major story arc in Justice League, modernizing the team to reflect changes in the New 52 team. 

Sat
13
Mar

What is Poker and Why Do People Love It?

What is Poker?

If you have ever watched a professional poker tournament in real life, on television, or on a streaming platform, you were probably in awe of the professional players. People winning huge sums of cash, jetting around the world wining and dining, staying in fancy hotels, and driving beautiful sports cars. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.

In fact, the majority of people playing poker lose money in the long term. Even professional competitors regularly lose money. This doesn't stop the game from being enjoyable. Poker is about skill, confidence, and being able to judge and analyze others. Yes, you need a bit of luck now and again to win poker games but you will probably notice those with experience and plenty of knowledge of the game will consistently win over time.

Wed
10
Mar

Cirsova Publishing to Reprint Nearly-Lost Julian Hawthorne Planetary Romance, The Cosmic Courtship

Cosmic Courtship

LITTLE ROCK, AR—Cirsova Publishing is proud to announce that it has partnered with Michael Tierney and Robert Allen Lupton to restore and reprint Julian Hawthorne’s The Cosmic Courtship [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cirsova/the-cosmic-courtship-by-jul..., a never-before-collected pulp Planetary Romance by the son of famed American author Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Mary Faust, a brilliant scientist, has developed a machine that can allow the conscious human soul to explore the cosmos! Her promising young assistant Miriam Mayne has accidentally transferred her consciousness Saturn, where she falls under the enchantment of an evil sorcerer! Jack Paladin, her love, sets out after her on a thrilling celestial journey to the ringed planet! Swashbuckling adventure and high romance await in Julian Hawthorne’s The Cosmic Courtship!

Tue
09
Mar

10 Romantic (and Not Just) Movies You May Have Missed

Wicker Park

Finding the right movie to watch when you have a date can be difficult in case your partner don’t want to watch something overtly romantic, highly sweet, or cheesy (even if it is your favorite film). Fortunately, some films are great for just about every occasion because of their compelling narrative stories. Users of uptoflirt site have compiled the list of such movies with different human stories that they first found out about on date nights.

Wicker Park (2004)

You can call the story to Wicker Park convoluted, sure, but you can’t fake the emotions that will swell within you for watching the film. Matt Simon returns to his hometown and decides to give one final attempt to meet his former flame before the business takes him out of town. The story has twists, turns, and head-scratching moments, but it is romantic too. 

Tue
09
Mar

5 Most Famous Comic Book Love Couples

Vision and Wanda

Comic books are exciting and addictive. You can’t read just one. Have you ever noticed beautiful love stories in comic books? This article will focus on those. It’s all about love today; the world will be saved tomorrow.

In ordinary life, meeting a like-minded partner and building a connection can be simple, especially online, by following the easy steps described on the blk review. But it's always interesting how fictional characters get involved in relationships. Let's take a look at Top 5 Romantic Couples from Comics.

 

The Joker & Harley Quinn

We’ll start with a bit of an unusual couple. A crazy man on a mission to destroy Batman manipulates a sexy nurse to fall in love with him while he’s in Arkham. You’re right, we’re talking about the Joker & Harley Quinn.

Tue
09
Mar

Games Like Bloodsuckers: Top Alternatives

Games Like Bloodsuckers

If the online game software developers are football teams, NetEnt has probably won the World Cup title. This Swedish casino gaming vendor is mainly popular for delivering the top-ranked online slots regarding graphics and gameplay. Apart from Starburst and Gonzo’s Quest, Blood Suckers is also an unforgettable title that has also claimed the throne as the best online slots ever released. Not only does this vampire-themed game come with two lucrative bonus features but its RTP also stands at an unbelievable 98%.

 

Tue
09
Mar

Games Like Mega Moolah: Top Alternatives

Games Like Mega Moolah

When Michael Jackson is considered an iconic pop singer, Mega Moolah is certainly the legend in the online slot game. This progressive jackpot slot still holds the Guinness World Record for providing the biggest online win. Mega Moolah is developed by the great Microgaming and since its release in 2006; this game has remained one of the top-rated online slot games.

Not only does this game come with four different jackpots and other additional features but the African safari theme is always attractive among the players. Today, with the increasing demand of the players, this 5 reel and 25 payline slot has diverse series provided by the developers’ cooperation meeting the fans’ expectations. Here are the top alternatives of Mega Moolah that can also offer an outstanding casino experience.

Tue
09
Mar

Slot Games Like Starburst

Slot Games Like Starburst

NetEnt’s Starburst is one of the most popular video slots among UK players. It has great design, smooth gameplay, high-quality graphics, huge bonuses and desirable return to players, making it an easy choice for new and experienced players. The game was launched back at the beginning of 2012 and has grown to become one of the most regarded slots from NetEnt.

If you love Starburst slots without GamStop, we are happy to inform you about many other slot games with similar gameplay and opportunities. Starburst is great, but playing the same old game is bound to get boring, regardless of the title. Players looking for something different can explore experiences in other reputable titles. Here’s a quick overview of the top four:

Tue
09
Mar

Games Like Dead or Alive

Games Like Dead or Alive

Dead or Alive is an extremely popular slot among UK players and one of the oldest titles from NetEnt. The slot was released back in 2009 and quickly became a favourite among video slot lovers seeking NetEnt casinos for GamStop players available in the United Kingdom. With a 96.82% RTP and potential win of up to 12,000 your stake, it is easy to see why many players love the Dead or Alive slot.

Although playing Dead or Alive always seems exciting, you’ll definitely be interested in other titles. One great thing about online video slots is that there are thousands of unique games to explore. Dead or Alive being such a popular offer, you can expect several titles that seek to mimic the experience. Here are six unique slots similar to Dead or Alive:

Sun
07
Mar

Shogun's Joy of Torture not for Weak Hearts

Shogun's Joy of Torture

Arrow Films brings to Blu-ray the horror anthology film Shogun's Joy of Torture by cult film director Teruo Ishii. Made in 1968 at the height of the Japanese "pinkie" films -- the equivalant of America's Grindhouse 42nd Street sleeze and exploitation films of the time. It was a stylized and shocking movie that Toei Films banked on bringing audiences away from their televison sets and back into the theaters to see the imagery that was "too hot" to be shown on any televison at the time (or today for that matter).

Some may summarize this as an historical violent portrayal of crime and punishment from the time period in which it was set. Others may say it is pure torture-porn trash cinema in the vein of directors such as Jess Franco who just throw sex and violence in your face for no reason other then shock value.

Fri
05
Mar

DC's Generations Forged: Too Big to be Ignored, Too Bad to be Forgiven

Generations Forged #1

DC Comics' Generations Forged is a handsome book. A big book. It's squarebound and demands a ten-dollar premium for the right to own it. And it looks gorgeous, with a Liam Sharp cover. It even looks good on the inside if you flip through the pages to give them a cursory glance. The imagery evokes the greater moments of DC's vast history -- the Crisis, the Zero Hour, and other iconic events.

Stop there. Let yourself believe that's what this book is. Whatever you do, however badly you're tempted, do not read it. And it pains me beyond measure to say this, because it's written by Dan Jurgens, Robert Venditti, and Andy Schmidt, all of whom should know better than to perpetrate the story elements contained in these pages.

Fri
05
Mar

CW App offers "Extended Cut" for Superman and Lois

Superman and Lois

While it's not known yet if this will be a weekly occurrence, it's a nice way to keep those streaming numbers up. Offering live viewers an opportunity to get additional content, could keep those hardcore fans watching two nights in a row. SUPERMAN AND LOIS already broke records for the CW when it comes to ratings for Live+3 (which factors in streaming numbers) with over 2.7 million viewers.

So what important scene was left out of the episode that aired on TV? It certainly wasn't a brief moment between Clark and Lana. Instead it was an important exchange between Sam Lane and Superman.

In just two episodes, we've come to realize that General Lane accepts Superman as an ally (see also: weapon). When Captain Luther fails, yet again, in acquiring kryptonite from a military complex, Superman demands to know what he's looking for. That's when General Lane comes clean about his dirty secret.

He's been stockpiling kryptonite.

Fri
05
Mar

Japanese Anime & Computer Games: An Irresistible Combo?

Anime and Gaming

Anime-inspired slots are proving extremely popular with Western audiences.

Thu
04
Mar

Life on Cora: Oktaz Climbs

Life on Cora #3: Oktaz Climbs

The world of Cora is unlike a typical world. Instead of a sphere that orbits a sun, it is broken chunks of continents that float about a central power core that pulses with a blue light. It teems with many creatures, some of whom have not encountered each other due to the fractured state of the planet and the impassible gulfs of space between the fragments.

The series, thus far, has been a methodical process of world building, focusing on one race and how it engages with its environment before moving on to the next race, in the next issue. In this third installment of Life on Cora, "Oktaz Climbs," writer Martin Fisher and artist Mike Jimmy De Bruin introduce a race of rock creatures called the R'K'Hola who collectively make up a mountain. Their society is caste-like, with the higher ranking citizens existing higher up the mountain.

Thu
04
Mar

After One Day, Bad Idea Expels First Comic Shop from Program

Bad Idea

March 3, 2021 was a momentous day for comic shops around the world. Or, at least, it was for some of them. Bad Idea Comics is an upstart publisher with some interesting principles for adding value to the titles they plan to publish, one of them being that stores have to qualify to be allowed to carry their titles in the first place. Ostensibly, this gives the qualifying stores a leg-up on their competition, as the number of outlets is limited to a finite number. Yesterday saw the release of the publisher's first title, Eniac #1.

Within less than 24 hours, the first store had been expelled from the distribution network. A statement from Bad Idea was released today that read simply as follows:

Thu
04
Mar

The Resonator: Miskatonic U (Episode 2)

Thu
04
Mar

Glyn in Monster Land

Glyn in Monster Land

While Kevin Philpott's Glyn in Monster Land may appear, at first glance, to be a comic for young girls, it has a story that goes deeper than its visual aesthetic. Yes, the whimsical Glyn and company, rendered by the talented pencils of Luisa Russo, seems tailor-made for the toy market, fitting right in with the Strawberry Shortcake and Monster High girls. But as with all comics, the art is only half the equation, requiring a good story to truly make it a success.

Fortunately, Glyn in Monster Land has one.

Thu
04
Mar

Mississippi Grind

Mississippi Grind

Mississippi Grind depicts a tale of two men on the road for a massive payday. The pair of Gerry and Curtis, two juxtaposed characters who hit it off in a Mississippi bar, are brought to life by Ben Mendelsohn and Ryan Reynolds. The star-studded duo is directed by equally talented counterparts Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, who also wrote the screenplay. Fleck and Boden rose to fame with their critically acclaimed Half Nelson, starring Ryan Gosling, and Sugar, a baseball classic. Eventually, Fleck and Boden hit the blockbusters with Captain Marvel. However, they're known to bring a refreshing perspective to the well-trodden subject matter. Where Mississippi Grind sits on the echelon of casino and gambling movies is up for debate. It can divide opinion, but there's more on bestcasinosites.net to help with the nuances. 

Wed
03
Mar

Catching Up: The Flash Episode 701, "All's Wells That Ends Wells"

The Flash 701 All's Wells That Ends Wells

The Flash returns to The CW with its seventh season, and -- for the most part -- it's back to firing on all cylinders.

The concept of Barry being on the precipice of using up his remaining Speed Force had drawn on overly long in season six, so it was a relief that the problem finally gets a resolution in this episode, even if it did come at the sacrifice of a major character. Or... did it? We'll get to that in a little bit.

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