In this episode of Geek Freaks, Frank is joined by Kyle and Scott to dive into the latest announcements from New York Comic-Con 2024, including Marvel’s big reveal of Rise of Emperor Doom and updates on DC's Creature Commandos. The episode also features a review of the highly anticipated Silent Hill 2 Remake, with Kyle sharing his in-depth thoughts on the game’s pacing, atmosphere, and more. Plus, hear their thoughts on other exciting reveals, like the upcoming Wolfman trailer and the return of Daredevil: Born Again.
Timestamps and Topics:
- 00:00:00 - Intro and Welcome 00:00:20 - Rebooting Forgotten 80s/90s Cartoons: Space Ghost, MASK, Gummy Bears 00:03:34 - Mike Flanagan's New Carrie Series 00:05:24 - NYCC Announcements: Marvel’s Rise of Emperor Doom 00:07:20 - Marvel's Wolfman Trailer Discussion 00:08:44 - Spider-Man 2 News and DLC Update 00:12:06 - DC's Creature Commandos and The Future of DCU 00:19:19 - Daredevil: Born Again Release Date and Expectations 00:27:07 - Silent Hill 2 Remake Review: Kyle's Full Breakdown 00:35:22 - Network News: Outlast Podcast Survivor Discussion, Challenge Accepted, and More
Key Takeaways:
- Marvel's Rise of Emperor Doom is set to be a game-changer, exploring complex political themes akin to Civil War. Kyle praises Silent Hill 2 Remake for its faithful recreation but notes the pacing issues that come with an expanded open-world environment. Practical effects are making a strong comeback with the Wolfman reboot, emphasizing old-school horror. DC's small-screen successes may pave the way for more cinematic triumphs, with Creature Commandos and James Gunn leading the charge. Daredevil: Born Again is highly anticipated for its grounded storytelling, bringing back familiar faces like Vincent D'Onofrio and Jon Bernthal.
Quotes:
- "I love how MASK was like G.I. Joe meets Transformers, with the added twist of powerful masks. It’s such a classic that deserves a reboot!" – Kyle "The Silent Hill 2 Remake captured the same eerie atmosphere, but some pacing issues made it feel unnecessarily drawn out at times." – Kyle "James Gunn is polishing the next era of DC, and I think that’s the right move after the rocky cinematic past." – Frank
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NYCC 2024, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Marvel, Rise of Emperor Doom, Daredevil Born Again, Wolfman trailer, James Gunn, DCU, Creature Commandos, video games, geek news, horror games