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Character Study: Mr Freeze
Lately, I've been trying to get back into writing stories, and after I watched Batman Begins and the Dark Knight, I decided I'd start writing a story about a specific renegade in Gotham City.
The first thing I decided was that it was going to be set in the Nolanverse, a.k.a - Ghul is dead, Two-Face is dead etc. The second thing I decided was that it wasn't going to revolve around a popular character, so no Batman story, no Joker (much as I wanted), and no Robin. And then a certain character appeared through my looks through the certain Wiki's - a very interesting character, unlike all the other villains.
Mr. Freeze is a unique villain, as he has different intentions then any other Batman character. He's not doing it for fun (the Joker, Riddler), he's not doing it because he can't help himself (Killer Croc, Penguin), he's doing it on good intentions for his wife.
Basically, I wanted to give a spin on Mr. Freeze like Nolan did to Two Face. In my story (2,000 words atm, and on chapter 2), it's a slightly different outlook - Ferris Boyle is a bit more dark, Nora is now called Lola (do you know how hard it is to write romantic dialogue with the name Nora?), etc. And in this one, he's been converted against his own will - having to commit crime to ensure his wife's safety.
The reason Mr. Freeze is unpopular is undoubtably because of Batman & Robin (the film, with George Clooner and Chris O'Donnell), and the fact he's portrayed by an austrain robot in a funny suit. This couldn't do anything good for him, so I think this is why he's been overlooked by Nolan, and why he doesn't look like he's going to be in Batman 3.
I'll confess to not seeing any of the animated series, and maybe this gives Freeze a more tragic outlook, but the concept of a man's head with spider legs makes it hard for me to feel empathy. Although I've looked at what the animators/writers have said about him, he looks a bit too cartoony.
My idea of Mr. Freeze is that he's a poor man, who just wants to do what's best, before being corrupted by Boyle and his men. Think Darth Vader/Palpatine. I hope I'll have completed parts 2 & 3 by the end of the week, so then I might post the first bit.
I'll eventually (or hopefully) get round to maybe writing about some other villains soon. The Riddler intrigues me, as does Harley Quinn and the Joker double (I'm picturing Harley as the Joker's long lost wife, which drove him to insanity).
But they'll have to wait. Mr Freeze is first. So, I'll post the start at the end of the week hopefully, so keep an eye out - I'll link to it here or somewhere.
:)
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I-interesting how things n-never work out =/
Ah yes, the age old struggle: Where can I find a good quality picture for a graphic? I've, again, gone through this dilemma, and I still am. Know why? Because this *bleep*ing stuttering, egotistical, blue-eyed, armored, shootes balls of fire while laughing and hiccuping like a hippo after drinking a gallon of soap *bleep*ed up in the brain he doesn't have Copy X!
Where the *bleep* am I supposed to find a clear, good quality picture that I can resize to fit on a banner? If at least the head had good quality, that would be great, but NOOOO, that *bleep*ing little two-faced, sheepbiter, piss face hound with a gun the size of his *bleep*ing foot that goes up his egotistical ass while shooting that bullet the size of his head down his *bleep*ing throat!
If you happen to find a good quality picture of Copy X, with a clear background, even on transparency, I will worship you.
Where the *bleep* am I supposed to find a clear, good quality picture that I can resize to fit on a banner? If at least the head had good quality, that would be great, but NOOOO, that *bleep*ing little two-faced, sheepbiter, piss face hound with a gun the size of his *bleep*ing foot that goes up his egotistical ass while shooting that bullet the size of his head down his *bleep*ing throat!
If you happen to find a good quality picture of Copy X, with a clear background, even on transparency, I will worship you.
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Moon: Pushing the DS to it's Limit
I don't know about you, but I have been a devout follower of Moon since I first heard about it. The shooter from Renegade Kid (the people behind the horror game Dementium: The Ward) is a FPS that puts you on the moon (shocker!) as you try and uncover the truth behind paranormal activity. Or something like that. I've yet to play the game, so I don't know a whole lot about the story.
But what I do know is that the game looks beautiful. Now, I'm not one to judge a game based solely on looks (I chose the DS over the PSP, after all) but this game is stunning. We're talking legitimately good graphics, and not just "good for the DS." These aren't next-gen graphics, obviously, but man do they look good. Here, have a look for yourself:
Color me impressed. Anyway, the next bit of information that made me excited was the revelation that this game will not be a straightforward, run and gun FPS. Instead, Moon is all about atmosphere. It focuses on the desolation of the moon, and so the focus is much more and searching for answers. Yes, there is still shooting robots and other various enemies, but I like the Metroid Prime approach.
Even better still is the RAD, a small vehicle that goes with you through the levels. This little car is used to solve puzzles and reach places that you couldn't go normally. On top of that, it has a stun gun, making it a neat gadget to use as a companion to your normal weapon. It is a cool feature, and one that will surely break the monotony of the run and gun formula.
There are even some driving missions, because who doesn't want to drive around on the moon? Apparently, controlling the "LOLA" 4x4 is done by using both the stylus and the d-pad. Definitely sounds interesting, and will be another way to mix things up.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my excitement with you all. The game hits shelves on January 13, so it's heading to stores soon. If you want more information about the game, I would advise you to check out the IGN Review of the game, which offers a lot of information about the game. And also, head over to the Moon forum and help start some discussion about this awesome game.
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But what I do know is that the game looks beautiful. Now, I'm not one to judge a game based solely on looks (I chose the DS over the PSP, after all) but this game is stunning. We're talking legitimately good graphics, and not just "good for the DS." These aren't next-gen graphics, obviously, but man do they look good. Here, have a look for yourself:
Color me impressed. Anyway, the next bit of information that made me excited was the revelation that this game will not be a straightforward, run and gun FPS. Instead, Moon is all about atmosphere. It focuses on the desolation of the moon, and so the focus is much more and searching for answers. Yes, there is still shooting robots and other various enemies, but I like the Metroid Prime approach.
Even better still is the RAD, a small vehicle that goes with you through the levels. This little car is used to solve puzzles and reach places that you couldn't go normally. On top of that, it has a stun gun, making it a neat gadget to use as a companion to your normal weapon. It is a cool feature, and one that will surely break the monotony of the run and gun formula.
There are even some driving missions, because who doesn't want to drive around on the moon? Apparently, controlling the "LOLA" 4x4 is done by using both the stylus and the d-pad. Definitely sounds interesting, and will be another way to mix things up.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my excitement with you all. The game hits shelves on January 13, so it's heading to stores soon. If you want more information about the game, I would advise you to check out the IGN Review of the game, which offers a lot of information about the game. And also, head over to the Moon forum and help start some discussion about this awesome game.
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