Author: Scuttle Gamez

Shadow and Seduction: How Nosferatu (2024) Revives the Old World Vampire

Nosferatu, originally titled Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, was released as a silent film in 1922. It was an unabashed and unauthorized adaptation of Dracula, the seminal 1897 novel by Bram Stoker, widely regarded as the father of the vampire genre.

The film’s unauthorized nature was no small matter. After Stoker’s death, his widow, Florence Stoker, sued for copyright infringement, and the court ruled in her favor, ordering all copies of Nosferatu to be destroyed. Fortunately, several prints survived, allowing the film to endure and cement itself as a cornerstone of Gothic horror and vampire cinema.

U.S. Designates Major Game Studio Tencent as Chinese Military Firm, Stocks Plunge.

Major gaming and social media conglomerate Tencent saw a significant drop in trading on Monday after the United States Department of Defense (DoD) classified Tencent as a Chinese military entity.

The filing does not impose direct sanctions but may discourage U.S. corporations from engaging in business with the Chinese based company. Tencent retains full or partial ownership of some of the following video game studios—Riot Games, Grinding Gear Games, Turtle Rock Studios, Epic Games, FromSoft, Remedy Entertainment, Ubisoft, and more.

LITRPG Insights: The Primal Hunter Book Two Analysis & Review

The Primal Hunter #2 – By Zogarth The Primal Hunter Book Two continues The Primal Hunter series, a LITRPG novel originating from Royal Road and making its way onto Amazon and Audible. Since this is the second book in the series, let’s skip the preamble and get into it! My initial rating will be spoiler-free,…

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LITRPG Review: The Primal Hunter’s Strengths and Weaknesses

The Primal Hunter, a LITRPG novel, blends action, character progression, and cultivation themes. While the protagonist Jake embarks on a solitary journey, his character development lacks depth, and combat scenarios feel repetitive. The supporting character William offers intrigue, though the plot often disconnects from Jake’s adventures. Overall, promising but flawed. Rating: 6/10.

Dead by Daylight: New Killer Spotlight – The Oni

The Oni-Killer is badass, hard to play, and will get stomped by even half-way decent teams of survivors. BY SCUTTLE GAMEZ The Killer: Oni is a Samurai spirit wrought to the appearance of the monster he was in life. So evil and bloodthirsty was he that the dark thing known as the Entity sought him…

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Destiny 2: An Editorial of The Game Post-Activision

BY SCUTTLE GAMEZ Hey All, This is going to be a different sort of review than normal. It’s not even a review, more my overall thoughts on Destiny 2 and Bungie moving forward, and how they handled Season of the Undying. If you’re interested in more strict reviews on the topic, check out my Video…

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Pokémon Shield Review: A Returning Player’s Perspective

Pokémon Sword & Shield is a great continuation of the Game Freak hit series, and it was especially fun for a long-absent and returning player. BY SCUTTLE GAMEZ The Game: Pokémon has always had a big audience, both in the hit animation and their handheld games. For those not in the know, Pokémon is a…

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Jedi Fallen Order: Full Review

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order is a great story, with lovable characters, and a game with the best lightsaber combat I’ve seen yet. That said, some major flaws pull what could have been groundbreaking to just another average installment in a long line of Star Wars games. By Scuttle Gamez The Game: Fallen Order is…

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Jedi Fallen Order: First Impressions Review

By Scuttle Games Hey All, This is going to be a First Impressions Editorial, and I’m going to write this in a more casual style. For the full and formal review, you can check out the website this Sunday when it goes live. Thanks for reading! First Impressions: Okay, this is going to be a…

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The Mandalorian: Ep 2 Review

Episode 2 of The Mandalorian continues delivering a solid Star Wars experience, keeps nailing a nostalgic vibe, and proves that this franchise is not quite dead yet. By Scuttle Gamez The Show: This episode is the second of a planned 8-run series, and runs for about 30 minutes, compared to episode one’s 45. This is…

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