Posts Tagged ‘Superhero’

Well, I just have NO energy to beat down Farmville today– because I’ve been too busy playing Superhero City!

Facebook’s place for superhero hi jinx, and no farming. A super hero sim with ’3D animated battles’, which is a BIT of a stretch. The fighting is pretty comic book-ish, and you have no control over the fight itself. You build and arm your hero, with missions, practice fighting, and a good ol-fashioned job.

The facebook game Superhero City has a few things that make it stand out from other games. The battles actually unfold in front of you. Seeing both of your stats, and, if out gunned, hoping for that lucky strike that gives you the advantage, is pretty exiting. Of course, if you have a short attention span, there is the ‘Skip to End of Battle’ button.

There is a real finesse to becoming a good hero as well. I see so many people who have steroided themselves up, by bulking up their attack and defense stats. They are the ones you fight in the arena. Easy to spot, as they have a LOT more losses than wins.

Like any of these online games, there are pitfalls to avoid. Paying actual money for increases may be the fast way, but it sure isn’t a good idea. If you cannot get merit points for free, and you have your fingers on the credit card, it’s time to walk away.

But the thing I really like about this game is the LACK of social interaction. Unlike YoVille, no one is going to come visiting my apartment. It would do them no good to do so, since I’m never there. Between my job and my saving the city, there is no time for a relaxing evening on the sofa.

Aside from having a few friends who have joined me, I don’t share my adventures. I just keep fighting and winning and taking home a paychecl.

So, all-in-all, it isn’t about what this game is… it’s about what it can be!

Superman has super powers. Batman has a cool suit. Superman has heat vision. Batman has a cool car. What Batman lacks in power, he makes up with money. Well, I call it as I see it.

College Humor has a great 2 part animated short about the two superheros… and… huh? OH ALRIGHT! One superhero and a guy in a bat suit. Below is part 1. Hey Batman! Spare change?

‘Nuff said, fanDork! Now, go see the Watchmen movie! In the meantime, check out this Bitstrips comic:

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In this world of Green, we need a hero that can fight for our environmental needs. Someone that will attack the bad people trying to warm the planet. All that while riding on a toilet.

Enter in Captain Ozone. The Enviro-fighter extraordinaire. Dressed in Blue tights and dawning the yellow and black symbol, he will thwart all that try to poison our planet.

Forget that “Captain Planet” guy. This guy is a lot cooler. He uses state of the art technology to watch our carbon levels and keep the planet enviro – friendly.

So if you’re ever in need, why not give Captain Ozone a call?

Do you love Graphic Novels? Are you a Superhero buff? Well on August 25th, you might want to head over to Amazon.com to download the newest graphic novel from Mur Lafferty. I could go on about it, but I think Murs’ Website at http://www.playingforkeepsnovel.com/ describes it perfectly:

Below is Episode 1 which is found at the website. It’s 37 minutes long and pretty darn good in this reporters opinion. It’s read by the author which she does a great job. Nonetheless, there is something about a book when James Earl Jones reads it. Maybe he is available.

Playing for Keeps Episode 1