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Videogame Introspective: Batman Arkham Origins

    Recently I got around to playing Batman: Arkham Origins which, according to the general consensus, is sort of an underrated gem in the Arkham series of games, which is rightfully acclaimed as one of the greatest modern videogame series of all time. And after having my fair share of time with the game, I certainly see why it received the responses it did and more importantly, why it's perhaps not as fondly remembered as the rest of the games in the series.   First off, there are lots of things that WB Montreal absolutely nailed in Origins and the freeflow combat is one of them. I get why many players detest the inclusion of the Shock Gloves but I for one, consider it one of the most exciting and satisfying additions in the game, honestly beating up the Armored thugs and other Boss-level foes to a pulp with this overpowered gauntlet never gets old. No matter what the game throws at you, the Shock Gloves serve as the ultimate equalizer. Also it kind of makes sense for a younger ve

Why Yngwie Malmsteen should've been included in Rolling Stone's 250 Greatest Guitarists List

    More than a week ago, Rolling Stone Magazine had released their coveted ‘250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time’ list, which you may have already heard or read. As per as being a compilation that honours the most eloquent and influential musicians to ever pick up the Guitar, this list is a definite improvement over their last ‘100 Greatest Guitar Players’ list, which felt like it only toyed around it’s theme and barely even scratched the surface, consequently leaving out many greats who more than deserved to be featured. On the other hand, the new list is far more diverse and includes a lot more players who have genuinely made their mark in playing the instrument that simply can’t be ignored by anyone, and it’s a real treat seeing so many virtuoso players featured alongside other musical innovators who’ve explored whole new sonic territories on the Electric Guitar. But still, the new list can’t completely avoid the pitfalls of being part of the forefront media outlet of a c