Francis Parco

Sample Articles: Smash Jump

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Reminder: Zootopia 2 streams on Disney Plus March 11

One week after the 10th anniversary of Zootopia, the sequel becomes available for streaming this week.


On Wednesday March 11, the sequel will be available for streaming on Disney Plus, following Disney’s regular two or so month theatrical run before heading home for streaming, though the movie already became available for digital purchases late last January and on Blu-Ray and DVD last week on March 3 (via Deadline).


Zootopia 2 was released on the big screen last November during the holida...
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Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit Review (PC)

It’s been nearly four years since Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit was teased in an episode of the short-lived Cinemassacre Podcast. Likewise, over twelve years have passed since the Nerd made his first official gaming appearances in AVGN Adventures and its 2016 sequel. Considering AVGN’s 20th YouTube Anniversary arrives next April, it feels very fitting that the site’s early years icon has finally made his return for his latest game.
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Sega fuels Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with new 90s throwback commercial

It may not quite be about blast processing 32 years later… but Sega still makes a certain throwback to a console war that pre-dates PlayStation vs Xbox.

Ahead of the September 25 launch of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Sega has brought back an iconic piece of the Genesis vs SNES console wars as part of promotional material for the upcoming Sonic title. Without calling the Switch 2 launch game Mario Kart World by name, the Sonic Racing commercial made its pitch being the superior kart racing expe...
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Star Wars Episode 3 celebrates 20th anniversary

On this day in 2005, the highly anticipated conclusion to the prequel trilogy and entire Star Wars saga (pre-Disney) was released in theaters.

Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith has finally reached its 20th anniversary, though the celebrations have already started ahead of time. May 19 may be the movie’s theatrical release, but select theaters have already offered special 20th anniversary screenings from April 25 – April 30, as reported officially by StarWars.com. In fact, cast member...
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Savannah Comic Con: My first Con in 5 years

From Saturday July 12 to Sunday July 13, I headed to historic Savannah, Georgia for one of the city’s premiere yearly video game and pop culture conventions – Savannah Comic Con. Held at the Savannah Convention Center across the river from downtown, SCC celebrated it’s 11 year, though the convention was originally founded in 2011 as Savannah Mega Comic Con. This visit was also a special one personally, as it was my first convention in five years. The last one I went to was on the last day of the...
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Playtonic announces Lil Gator Game: In The Dark DLC

Over two years since the release of a Playtonic Games and Megawobble indie title, playtime calls players for an expanded adventure.

Playtonic Games, known for titles including 2017’s Yooka-Laylee (and its upcoming remaster), has surprised fans with an announcement trailer for DLC of its 2022 indie title Lil Gator Game. Taking place in a previously blocked-off cave, the In The Dark DLC invites players to return to playtime with Lil Gator and company and exploring new underground cave(s)...
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5 video games celebrating 20th anniversaries in 2025

2024 has just given way to the new year of 2025. Aside from 2025 bringing a new year for a host of anticipated new games such as Doom: The Dark Ages and the much awaited Grand Theft Auto VI, a number of video games turn 20 years old this year. While some of these games I’ve played in later years (including any remasters/remakes), others I’ve never played before. Featuring both popular and not-so popular titles, here’s my sample of five video games turning 20 years old this year.