Yeah, I'm feeling the same way, this is pretty damn surreal, definitely came out of nowhere... The part of it that really gets me, is that not only is 57 extremely young(especially for a writer, as you said), but I can't help but feel that Gemmell had more than a few stories left in him; I mean...
I agree wholeheartedly, in fact, I think he fits the swashbuckler archetype/image quite well. I won't be awaiting this movie with baited breaths, but as everyone has said, it looks 'fun'.
Really, it's all a bit much; though I am interested in finding out how Wii is going to break down the wall between video gamers and everybody else.
Though, I have to say, while it's corny, I'm pleased to see Nintendo saying something like that, whether it's just to garner sales or not.
Well, thinking he's lame for that reason makes you so, more than it does him.
Not every fight-especially one with this major a villain(relatively)- is going to be resolved within the matter of an episode or two. And besides, Isidro just got a hit on him, one that should go a long way...
Actually, what I think he meant by original character is that Lizardman now has a unique move-set and command list; instead of being a warped version of Cassandra or Sophitia.
And, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't assassin basically chinese sword now?
And Vaxillus, all things considered...
If you mean as far as him fighting things with the sword, obviously not; but I have a feeling you mean actually seeing blood as a result of his attacks on an enemy; and I can't recall every bit of blood/gore from every single panel, but I'm sure there have been other instances where his sword...
Definite kudos in order, I don't think I could ever muster the dedication to slog my way through college, good job and congratulations.(Now lets see you put it to use!)
Having her go to Africa and using any number of Storms side-stories as an excuse would be prefereable to letting Halle Barry anywhere near these movies in my opinion.
I command an army of red and silver dragons through my telepathy(which I developed after the nuclear war), and wear a suit of golden platemail; I also wear a red and silver tabard which I outfit my skeleton armies(At this point I've discovered how to ressurect the dead through my necromatic...