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June 20, 2010
Amazing Spider-Man #630 – 634 ReviewReinventing the Rogue Lately it has been difficult to decipher what makes a good character in comics. This is mainly due to writers trying to make a character the polar opposite of what they are. Superman is evil, Iron Man a complete buffoon, and so on. My main problem with Marvel’s core Spider-Man title has […]
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June 15, 2010
Jessica’s North by Northeast 2010 PicksIt’s that exciting time again! No really, I’m pretty darn excited. It’s North by Northeast this week – Canada’s version of South by Southwest – where hundreds of bands showcases their music around the city and just as many journalists and fans crazily run around (or you know, enjoy themselves). This year has a lot […]
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June 4, 2010
Dork Shelf visits T.O. Jam 2010We paid a visit to the 2010 Toronto Independent Game Development Jam to talk with the organizers and participants at this awesome event. [youtube width=”600″ height=”473″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K38j8HlNVIw[/youtube] Got an urge to get your game on this weekend? Look no further than the 2010 Toronto Indie Game Development Showcase happening the evening of Saturday June 5th at […]
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June 1, 2010
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time ReviewPeople about to watch Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time will have two reasons to walk into the theatre with trepidation. Some may ask why the titular Prince doesn’t look very Persian; those who have played the Prince of Persia video games will wonder whether this is another disastrous game-to-film adaptation that will discredit […]
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May 16, 2010
May Monthly MusicWe’re kicking off this music month mid-way this time, as I’ve unfortunately been sick with a cold. Sorry readers! But, it’s here now, and we will celebrate by taking these recommendations in stride and soaking them all up before June kicks some new ones your way (in fact, North by Northeast is coming up next […]
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May 15, 2010
Interview with Kill Shakespeare Creators Conor McCreery and Anthony Del ColIn this dark tale, the Bard’s most famous heroes embark upon a journey to discover a long-lost soul. Hamlet, Juliet, Othello, Falstaff, and Romeo search for a reclusive wizard who may have the ability to assist them in their battle against the evil forces led by the villains Richard III, Lady Macbeth and Iago. That […]
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May 12, 2010
Interview with Scott Campbell of Double Fine ProductionsScott Campbell is the art director at Double Fine Productions, a video game development studio founded by Tim Schafer of Lucasarts adventure game fame. Campbell’s cartoony and light-hearted art style form the canvas of Double Fine’s critically acclaimed games Psychonauts and Brutal Legend. I spoke with Campbell at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, after he […]
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May 3, 2010
Super Street Fighter IV ReviewYou might stare when you see Super Street Fighter IV sitting on the store shelves, as it looks incredibly similar to the original Street Fighter IV, which came out early last year. In many ways you’d be right to stare; throughout its 20-year history each separate Street Fighter game has undergone at least two (sometimes […]
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April 8, 2010
April Monthly MusicSo, you haven’t had your Monthly Music fill in what, two months now! How does it feel? Did anyone go to Canadian Music Week? This month I’ve worked up a list for you that is perfect for your spring cleaning. From psychedelic rock to funk and pop, you’ll be moving and grooving straight into May. […]
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March 23, 2010
Podcast 17: Spoiled for ChoiceIn this video game spectacular, Will, Jeff and Lucas are joined by their gassy friend Max to discuss the glut of video games that were offered by developers over the past month or so. They also talk about the demos they have been playing, some games they’re looking forward to and a few awesome events happening in Toronto over the next few weeks.
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March 12, 2010
Interview with John Palamarchuk Lead Cinematic Artist on God of War 3At a recent preview event for God of War III we had a chance to talk with John Palamarchuk, Lead Cinematic Artist at Sony’s Santa Monica Studio. He talked about what players can expect from the game, how he got his start in the game industry and most importantly what he has on his dork […]
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March 10, 2010
Canadian Music Week Preview: ConferencesMy column for this month is a special edition in honour of the upcoming Canadian Music Week: a five-day festival showcasing great Canadian music acts as well as conferences, lectures, award shows and films. It’s going to be a wild ride, and I want to show you which events will make you lean forward, flail […]
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March 8, 2010
Canadian Music Week Preview: MusicMy column for this month is a special edition in honour of the upcoming Canadian Music Week: a five-day festival showcasing great Canadian music acts as well as conferences, lectures, award shows and films. It’s going to be a wild ride, and I want to show you which events will make you lean forward, flail […]
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March 5, 2010
Canadian Music Week Preview: FilmsMy column for this month is a special edition in honour of the upcoming Canadian Music Week: a five-day festival showcasing great Canadian music acts as well as conferences, lectures, award shows and films. It’s going to be a wild ride, and I want to show you which events will make you lean forward, flail […]
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February 24, 2010
Interview with Aaron Douglas of Battlestar Galactica and The BridgeDork Shelf had a chance to chat with Canadian actor Aaron Douglas at FanExpo a few months ago. Douglas, best known to audiences for his work as Chief Tyrol on the acclaimed Sci-Fi series Battlestar Galactica, had just wrapped filming on the new police-drama The Bridge when we spoke with him. We talked about his […]
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