Sunday, May 31, 2009

Volzzilla's Mugen Reviews: Agony beta v.75 by TeamOmegaPwnageSupreme


Welcome to a new feature at Favorite Fiction Blog! I had been doing something like these reviews as part of my role with CVGUnited.com and was asked about maybe putting those same articles here as well. I guess you know how this discussion went considering this post, lol. So posts of this nature have also been done as part of CVGUnited.comwhich can be seen here:

Character Review Database

Sometimes I will have a video, sometimes I will not. Anyway, here is the review:

I usually do not review betas that clearly have more work on them to be done, but making a special case with Agony. This is because of a few reasons, good friends with the creators TeamOmegaPwnageSupreme (TOPS from here on out), how this independent character adds to the Spiderman mythos, and the fact that she may perhaps go unfinished. Those three reasons combined are why making this special case for a beta review.

There is quite a lot needed to be done, but that is usually the case of a beta at this point in its creative process. For the most part, I'm okay with the look, but not digging the weird dance she does in her stance. So you know, there are a few missing sprites, and the sound needs some work beyond general fight noises. She has an AI, but it could be a bit stronger.

Gameplay is where Agony stands out. TOPS has so far done a good job making unique symbiote moves for her that have not been seen thus far in Mugen. And best of all, they are all very easy to pull off and receptive to boot.

*Specials*
----------------
- Spin Attack: Basic symbiote spinning attack
- Acid Spit: Projectile attack
- Splitz: Special kicking attack
- Scream Helper #1
- Scream Helper #2
*Hypers*
-------------
- Super Spin Attack: Stronger version of the special attack
- Super Hammer: Large symbiotic hammer slams on opponent

The main issues with her are the aesthetics as mentioned above, so do not need to go into detail about those again. I just hope those get finished somehow...same with the sound. The AI could use a little more work as she could put her special and hyper attacks to a little better usage. Hopefully Wallcrawler finishes her off as TOPS said, as this character shows a lot of potential. Until then, the smooth gameplay is enjoyable.

You can download her at:
http://www.zshare.net/download/60645010d7cd72e5/

My score: 7, based off gameplay, potential, and originality by an independent

And take this link if you would like to offer up any discussion on the character and/or offer up your own review:
http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,405.0.html

By taking that same link, you will also be given the chance to give your own score, and then compare it to others given by members of the community there. Hope to see you there rating characters and giving your own feedback!

Review - X-Men Origins: Wolverine


Last Thursday I finally saw Wolverine. I had a great time! It was very packed with action. However, it was skimpy on character development. I guess what else can we expect in about 97 minutes! I really, really liked the was Wolverine used his claws in the movie. IT was also plausible for why Logan cannot remember his past.I'm still not sure about the casting choice for Sabretooth: no continuity with the first movie. I liked Gambit and I liked Deadpool. I hope there will be a Gambit spinoff. I don't really like the way Deadpool was handled at the end. He's never had so many mutant powers. There were a lot of cameo characters like Quicksilver and Toad, but no time was spent on any of them.

Read the Gospel According to X-Men Origins: Wolverine on my my main blog

Mugen: Duke Nukem


Team Omega Pwnage Supreme's Duke Nukem character for mugen has been released. It looks awesome and play better that I could have hoped. I like characters with ranged attacks and this character has tons of them in the form of guns. I really would like to see this character against some other mugen characters like Batman, Rorschach, and Punisher. Here is my test video putting Duke through his paces.



Saturday, May 30, 2009

WIP Focus Update: Hyperion

Hyperion76 has posted a new video on his character Hyperion showing off a number of his basic moves. Check it out here:


And if you did not read the initial WIP Focus article on him, you can do so here:
http://mmcelhaney-fiction.blogspot.com/2009/05/wip-focus-hyperion-by-hyperion76.html

To follow the progress of him, go here:
http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,24.0.html

Animated Lead-in For Terminator:Salvation


Warner Brothers has become a master at milking us for more money by releasing animated short films to support their movies in the science fiction genre. It started with Matrix Reloaded and continues with Terminator:Salvation. What they're doing is unique. It's a series of animated short stories that take place before the start of the new Terminator film spotlighting one of the main supporting characters. The short stories are computer generated using video game technology! It's being distributed on ITunes but here is a short promotional video that give us a small taste!



Wednesday, May 27, 2009

WIP Focus: Hyperion by Hyperion76



As some of you may remember, Hyperion76's Mugen Madness representative, Savage Hulk, did pretty well. Because of his finishing 2nd, part of the prize that was won, was the ability to select a future piece of content to be written by me for Favorite Fiction Blog. Obviously, since he was a creator himself, he chose his current WIP Hyperion. Ironically, I was already extremely interested in his progress, so odds are even if he did not win, I would have written an article on him anyway.


1) So how did you decide upon bringing Hyperion to Mugen?

Well, I've been a huge fan of Mark Gruenwald's Squadron Supreme since I was a kid. So naturally after discovering Mugen, I wanted to bring some of my favorite characters to video life as it were. I mean Hyperion, Power Princess, Dr. Spectrum, these aren't going to be in Capcom's next big game. But that's the great thing about Mugen.



2) Please share your thoughts about his general comic back history and about the character in general.

Now that's interesting. See there are no less than four different versions of Hyperion in the comics. There's Gruenwald's classic version, King Hyperion from Exiles, Straczynski's in Supreme Power, and the one in the Earth X story line. For this Mugen character, I'll be focusing mainly on the classic one. If you just know him from the occasional Avengers crossover it might be easy to just write him off as another Superman copy. Yet there is much more to the character. In the original 12-part mini-series you see Hyperion struggle with the burden of being the most powerful man in the world, and the consequences of exerting that power.

3) So tell the readers what bases you are using for the character and for the various moves themselves.

At first I'd talked to Hannibal who gave me permission to use his Superman as a base. But then over at Scruffydragon.com it was suggested to use Sagat's upper body and Capt. America's lower body as a base. My initial thought was that Sagat was too big, but after testing out several sprites I found a combo I really liked.



4) I like how it turned out too! How is the progress going on Hyperion?

Real life is taking a lot of my time right now, so I don't really get to spend as much time on him as I'd like. But I figure it's better to take my time than rush out a sub-par character.


5) What has stood out the most during the creation process in a positive manner? What has been giving you the most trouble?

Here's a good example of what I've enjoyed. The other day I was trying to code a move and I just couldn't get the look right. So I was messing with all the different variables, then suddenly it comes together and it works great. It just feels awesome when it goes as envisioned in your mind. As far as trouble, I'd say probably the normal mistakes made with a first character. Like when I realized three series of sprites I'd saved in the wrong format.

6) Since Hyperion is similar in stature to Superman, due you intend to have his powerset to also be similar? And how will you differentiate those things with his Mugen capabilities?

Yes there will be some similar powers, like flight and flash vision (Hyperion's version of heat vision). But I think throughout the comics Hyperion has evolved into a more physical fighter

than Superman, and I hope to show that in this character.



7) You have been quoted, as saying he moves will be of a more brutal nature. Can you please elaborate on that comment?

I'm glad you asked that. Some seem to have taken from this remark that I would be making him in a MK style. So to make it clear, no t

here's not going to be blood flying everywhere. To me a brutal character is more like Wolverine, Zangief, or Bison. Hyperion will have distance attacks. But in general he'll be more in your face, hitting his opponent with swarms of close attacks. (editor's note: Hyperion76 has recently been quoted as saying he will have some of the stronger basics in regards to effects in all of M

ugen, taking some inspiration from Acey's recent Incredible Hulk release.)


8) Do you have any special plans in regards to intros/exits with any other characters?

In my opinion intros breath life into a character, and help define their personality. So yes I have a few intros in mind. I'd like to do one for Gladiator a

s well as several DC characters. But intros, exits, and taunts will probably be the last things I do.



9) Is there anything else about the character that we have not covered that you would like to share?

Just keep an eye out at CVGUnited.com for further updates.


10) So what are your general thoughts on beta releases? Can you give a possible timetable on a beta to release and/or a goal for the full release?

Personally not a fan of early betas. I mean, I like seeing a characters progress too, but my internet download is limited, so characters with large chunks missing aren't worth it. Like I said above, progress is slow, so a release is still a while down the line. But I'm determined it'll be worth it.



I'm sure he will be! If you would like to follow the further progress of this character, you can do so at:

http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,24.0.html

If you'd like to know more about the character in general, go to:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperion_(comics)

Hyperion is a central figure in the recently announced CVGUnited.com project, Crisis in the Mugen Multiverse, which can be read about here:

http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,328.0.html

Hyperion personality will be a little more similar to this version of him from the comics for that storyline, but with some differences.

http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Mark_Milton_(Earth-4023)







Monday, May 25, 2009

Mugen WIPs Sumary - May 2009

Here is the updated table showing many WIPs currently being developed. I thank Volzzilla for his help in compiling and updating this list. I have been alerted that not everyone can see the board below well. Therefore please use this link if you can't see the Board below clearly.






























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































The WIP Board



Name



Image



Creator



Info Link




Angel,


Archangel





Apocalypse



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=17995.0




Apocalypse








Tenchimuyo4ever



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6528




Bane








Jmaxximus



http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,381.0.html


BaneBatzarrohttp://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=23593.15

http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6716


Batman Beyond







JasonTodd, Spiderbat, Alexziq



http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,335.0.html





Batman, JLU








Alexziq, Spiderbat




http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,335.0.html




Birdy









Eclipse, Xfields,


O Illusionista




http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=13912.0




http://sicgraphicsmugen.darkbb.com/character-wip-s-and-releases-f22/birdy-wip-ilu-eclipse-t407.htm?sid=d6289511d2cd6e9445388029baac143f




Birdy






Alex87, Daraku



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=4846.0




Bizarro





Bizarro stance




Buyog



http://www.buyog.com/mugen/index.html




Black Adam








FireWater




http://unlimited.pyche.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=79




http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4166



Blackbolt








Miguel





http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5890



Black Panther









Bizarro_Toro, mmcelhaney



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6457&st=0





http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,87.0.html






Black Queen







esn23




http://mugenjf.myfastforum.org/about5247.html




Blade









Sup3r_Jok3r




http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=17109.0



Boomer








Z666



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=17352.0




Booster Gold







rozeros



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5392&st=0




Cable








Phantom




http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5503&st=0



Captain America









Acey



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=15882.0




Captain America







canibus2000/Bowasiel




http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=21005.0



http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,156.0.html






Captain America







verz36, Jinzo, Alienmorph



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5950





Captain Atom








Amon-Ra



http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,353.0.html






Carnage





Deanjo2000



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4624



Catwoman








MidknightraiderXXXagain



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6134&st=0



Clayface







DrHellSpawn




http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,364.0.html





Col. America; zombie







x_mad80




http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=20889.0



Constantine







Navsmed and Turbanator





http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=20758.0




Cyborg Superman








Kal-Elvis




http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6234&st=40



Cyclops: Astonishing




Verz36, Taskmaster



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5884&st=0




Daredevil








JasonTodd, ALEXZIQ




http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345

/index.php?topic=15281.0




Dark Phoenix









Tooya, jr6/ejmann



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6630





Dazzler









jr6/ejmann, twinimage



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6510






Doomsday








gyokland



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=19451.0



Dr. Octopus







Verz36



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5682



Dr. Strange








Spooky77




http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,38.0.html





Elektra








Buyog



http://www.buyog.com/MUGEN/elektra.html



Forge


Image Removed

The Anvil, Zvitor



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=22220.0






Ghost Rider

(Johnny Blaze)







teddylam



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=18855.0



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5961




Havok








Z666, Jasontodd, Daraku.



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=11065.0


http://mugenjf.myfastforum.org/ftopic4412-0-asc-0.php




Hawkeye







Verz36, Alienmorph




http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6648





Hawkgirl








Topper



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=20854.0



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6367




Hawkman







ZVitor





http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5769



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=17825.0




Hercules




andersontavers

http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=22590.0


http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,368.0.html



Hyperion








Hyperion76




http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,24.0.html





Invisible Woman







AngelicSharon



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4312



Iron Man: Civil War








Alienmorph



http://z6.invisionfree.com/Marvel_The_Outsider/index.php?showtopic=5





Kilowog








Amarillo002, Jinzo



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=23419.0




http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6362





Kilowog








ShadyScorpio





http://mugenmarauder.muux.org/kilowog-justice-league-t194.html



http://sicgraphicsmugen.darkbb.com/character-wip-s-and-releases-f22/kilowog-wip-t442.htm?sid=d6289511d2cd6e9445388029baac143f



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6693






Jubilee








The Anvil




http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=17978.0



Lodestone








Shun Andromeda



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4702




Luke Cage








Ledernieraztlan




http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5716&st=0


http://z6.invisionfree.com/Marvel_The_Outsider/index.php?showtopic=834



Mandarin








Buyog, McCready




http://www.buyog.com/MUGEN/khan.html



Morph







The Anvil, Acey




http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=12678.0



Mr. Freeze









ColdPyro




http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5492


Mr. FreezeSpiderbathttp://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,366.0.html

Mystique








Topper, ZVitor



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=14264.0



http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,98.0.html


http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5332




Nate Grey








xXTheCasXx




http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5049




Nightcrawler








mambojambo, jr6/ejmann & twinimage




http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6595




Onomatopoeia




Whiplash



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6711



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=23550.0





Onslaught







Xslaught




http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=20121.0




Parasite








Buyog



http://www.buyog.com/mugen/index.html



Poison Ivydead-x and batzarrohttp://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=23496.0

Polaris







Warecus, ZVitor




http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=22128.0




Power Girl




andersontavars



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=20581.0




Quasar








Bdcirck, Electro



http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,31.0.html




Quicksilver








tattooedfreak12, ZVitor




None



Red Skull




Arellon




http://mugenmarauder.muux.org/new-red-skull-wip-t150.html





Rhino








Batzarro



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=17397.0


http://mugenjf.myfastforum.org/about6325.html




Riddler







ColdPyro



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=23477.0





Robin








RobinGrayson




http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6382




Scarecrow





Turbanator, beast96240 &
Psykotaku78



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=19801.0






Scarlet Spider







Lasher



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=14703.0



Scorpion




Hobgoblin



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6522





She-hulk









Rozeros



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5888



Shocker




BiGPiMP



http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,40.0.html




Sinestro








Buyog



http://www.buyog.com/mugen/index.html




Spider-Carnage




Deathzarus, Black Ops, Spooky77,
rod




http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,33.0.html






Spider-man




ZVitor



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=23302.90



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6671



http://mugenguild.com/forumx/index.php?topic=98753.0




http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,295.0.html






Spider-man: Man-Spider








Godzilla





http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3070&st=0



Spider Woman








verz36



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5895&st=0




Steel





http://fc91.deviantart.com/fs41/f/2009/046/e/4/Stsol_by_xenogear00.gif




Bizarre_toro



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6609




http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,163.0.html







Supergirl








Shidokk, Kojunho



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5863




Supergirl







Toni




http://mugenguild.com/forumx/index.php?topic=92076.0



Supergirl




esn23, ALEXZIQ




http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=21500.0



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6446





Ten from Batman Beyond








alex87



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=17196.0




http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5678




The Maxx







Apocalypse




http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=16271.0




Tombstone








as_Striker



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=19775.0



Toxin






Spooky77, Berkay, Toxin



http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,35.0.html




Two-Face








arellon



http://mugenjf.myfastforum.org/ftopic6790-0-asc-0.php





Ultimate Iron Man



No Good Image Found



andersontavers




http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,326.0.html





Ultron



No Good Image Found



McCready, Enzo



Unknown




U.S.
Agent








Crow




http://mugenjf.myfastforum.org/about6781.html



U.S.

Agent







JasonTodd, SpiderMew




http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=17550.0



http://mugenjf.myfastforum.org/about6437.html



Venom: Mac Gargan








Useless, Toxin




http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=2582





Viper







Daraku



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5727





White Queen








esn23





http://mugenjf.myfastforum.org/about4807.html


http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4870




Wildcat




No Image Available



JeffPR and Magus



http://www.scruffydragon.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5682



Yellowjacket




Noldor



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=21576.0






Zombie Spider-Man




JMills



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=23059.0


http://mugenguild.com/forumx/index.php?topic=98113.0



http://forum.mugen-infantry.net/index.php?topic=128397.0


http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,202.0.html



Amalgam's Biznarnage







Manic



http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=17925.0



http://sicgraphicsmugen.darkbb.com/character-wip-f10/aos-character-wip-bizarnage-t57.htm?sid=3c61abb1b95fd3afaab8fa36c400c07d





Amalgam's Bruce Wayne: Agent of SHIELD




Sup3r_Jok3R



http://sicgraphicsmugen.darkbb.com/character-wip-f10/bruce-wayne-wip-t353.htm?sid=d6289511d2cd6e9445388029baac143f





Amalgam's Dr. Doomsday








Tenchimuyo4ever




http://sicgraphicsmugen.darkbb.com/character-wip-f10/aos-wip-dr-doomsday-t205.htm?sid=3c61abb1b95fd3afaab8fa36c400c07d



Amalgam's Green Skull




Tenchimuyo4ever



http://sicgraphicsmugen.darkbb.com/character-wip-f10/greenskull-wip-t351.htm?sid=d6289511d2cd6e9445388029baac143f





Amalgam's Lobo the Duck









Sic-1



http://sicgraphicsmugen.darkbb.com/character-wip-f10/lobo-who-lobo-the-duck-t226.htm?sid=3c61abb1b95fd3afaab8fa36c400c07d



Amalgam's Super Soldier








Duratan



http://sicgraphicsmugen.darkbb.com/character-wip-f10/aos-character-wip-super-soldier-t79.htm?sid=3c61abb1b95fd3afaab8fa36c400c07d


Amalgam's

Hyena
Sic-1http://sicgraphicsmugen.darkbb.com/character-wip-f10/new-hyena-wip-updates-t449.htm?sid=48d62159b28bbcb73c7c8005b385234c#4215


Amalgam's Wraith







Dark claw



http://sicgraphicsmugen.darkbb.com/character-wip-f10/aos-wip-wraith-t223.htm?sid=3c61abb1b95fd3afaab8fa36c400c07d



Angela







Fredgerd




http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,318.0.html





Dr. Manhattan




Spooky77



http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,36.0.html




Hellboy








Spooky77




http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,37.0.html




Kratos







Kratos, DooM





http://www.infinitymugenteam.com/Forum_345/index.php?topic=21237.0


http://mugenguild.com/forumx/index.php?topic=93833.0


http://forum.mugen-infantry.net/index.php?topic=124375.0


http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,214.0.html


http://gowmugen.com/



Overt-Kill







Fredgerd



http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,349.0.html





Samus Aran







nameLess



http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,32.0.html




Spawn









Fredgerd



http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,19.0.html




Spawn







Spooky77




http://cvgunited.com/index.php/topic,39.0.html