Interview with Jesse Schell (CEO of Schell Games)

Interview with Jesse Schell (CEO of Schell Games)

Schell Games, the developer behind the highly-acclaimed VR game I Expect You To Die, is launching the VR game HoloLAB Champions, which transports players into a game show where they use real-life chemistry skills to complete experiments within a virtual lab. Justin chats with CEO Jesse Schell of Schell Games about the new game. 

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Island Episode 1 Review

Island Episode 1 Review

Urashima, an island far from the mainland. The people who live there lead carefree lives. But five years ago, the island's three great families suffered a series of misfortunes and succumbed to suspicion. The people of the island cut off all contact with the mainland and began a slow decline. The key to saving the island lies in three girls who belong to the three families. But they are bound by old traditions, and are conflicted. On that island, a lone man washes ashore. The man claims to be from the future, and he begins a solitary struggle to change the island's fate.

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Hanebado Episode 1 Review

Hanebado Episode 1 Review

Despite her great potential, Ayano Hanesaki would rather avoid badminton than play it. But, when she meets Nagisa Aragaki, a third year who spends every waking moment perfecting her game, she’s inspired. Encouraged by their coach, Tachibana Kentarou, Ayano and Nagisa will hit the court and rally against opponents and rivals with amazing skills

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Games for Change (Day 2 Recap)

Games for Change (Day 2 Recap)

Games for Change marked the second day of their 15th annual festival with programming that focused on looking into the past decade and future of social impact games. Key themes explored included games and empathy, connected cities, VR in the classroom, transforming STEM learning, news literacy, and more.

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Assault Spy (Early Access) Review

Assault Spy (Early Access) Review

The self-proclaimed elite corporate spy Asaru and his deadweight partner Kanoko are hired for a new job in a dreary world dominated by corporations. Their mission? Infiltrate the mega corporation, Negabot. Dash, evade, and smash your way to the truth in this fast paced action game.

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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (Review)

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (Review)

Four years after the Jurassic World theme park was closed down, Owen and Claire return to Isla Nublar to save the dinosaurs when they learn that a once dormant volcano on the island is active and is threatening to extinguish all life there. Along the way, Owen sets out to find Blue, his lead raptor, and discovers a conspiracy that could disrupt the natural order of the entire planet. Life has found a way, again.

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Ocean's 8 Review

Ocean's 8 Review

Five years, eight months, 12 days and counting -- that's how long Debbie Ocean has been devising the biggest heist of her life. She knows what it's going to take -- a team of the best people in the field, starting with her partner-in-crime Lou Miller. Together, they recruit a crew of specialists, including jeweler Amita, street con Constance, suburban mom Tammy, hacker Nine Ball, and fashion designer Rose. Their target -- a necklace that's worth more than $150 million.

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Upgrade Review

Upgrade Review

A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers Trace a cure -- an artificial intelligence implant called STEM that will enhance his body. Now able to walk, Grey finds that he also has superhuman strength and agility -- skills he uses to seek revenge against the thugs who destroyed his life.

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Japan Society: Cool Tokyo Talk

Japan Society: Cool Tokyo Talk

Last week I had the pleasure of sitting in on a presentation and lecture that showcased the colorful Kawaii subculture of Japan's youth at the Japan Society. The speakers for the evening were award winning comic writer and illustrator Abby Denson, and one of the godfather's of the Harajuku art and fashion scene, Sebastian Masuda.

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Tribeca Games: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Panel

Tribeca Games: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Panel

As Tribeca looks to expand its media content for their annual festival, they added a couple of gaming panels to the mix with year. One of those panel was an exclusive sneak speak at The Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the third and final installment of the Tomb Raider origin story that began with Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix's reboot of the beloved franchise in 2013.

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Interview with the Cast & Author of SweetBitter (Part 1)

Interview with the Cast & Author of SweetBitter (Part 1)

In part 1 of our interview with the cast of SweetBitter. Justin sits down with actresses Ella Purnell, Caitlin FitzGerald and author Stephanie Danler to talk about their new show SweetBitter debuting on STARZ May 6th at 8PM. 

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Interview With Kurt Farquhar (Composer of Black Lightning)

Interview With Kurt Farquhar (Composer of Black Lightning)

Buzzing with the sound of action, and coming off the amazing episode “The Resurrection And The Light: The Book of Pain,” Black Lightning concludes it standout debut season next week. Kurt Farquhar talks about his influential musical history and the huge impact that Black Lightning is having both on his career and for the African-American community at large

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Interview With Marti Hines (Co-Founder for Wanderluxxe)

Interview With Marti Hines (Co-Founder for Wanderluxxe)

WanderLuxxe, the coveted concierge service focused in the film and entertainment space founded by Marti Hines and Lola Wood, returned to Tribeca during this year’s film festival to activate at The Smyth Hotel, announcing its brand partners such as Peffet’s Coffee, Tela and Quick Cryo. WanderLuxxe offers individuals, ranging from film enthusiasts to indie filmmakers to studio heads, unmatched festival experience with exclusive perks and insider access for both groups and individuals through their curated events and membership program.

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Tribeca Talks Storytellers: Jamie Foxx

Tribeca Talks Storytellers: Jamie Foxx

Prolific actor, musician, and comedian Jamie Foxx is a Hollywood triple threat. Perhaps his most iconic role as an actor, his portrayal of musician Ray Charles in the biopic Ray, landed him an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA in 2005. The very same year, Foxx was nominated for a second Oscar for his acting in the film Collateral, making him only the second man in history to receive two acting Oscar nominations in the same year for two different roles. In addition to film, Foxx is a GRAMMY award-winning musician, producing four albums that have charted the top ten of the US Billboard 200. Recently, Foxx has taken on the dual role of host and executive producer for the game show Beat Shazam, which will have its second season premiere in May on FOX, and he will also be appearing in Robin Hood, scheduled for theatrical release in November.

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