Amazon Studios has released some interesting information on the main characters for their upcoming irreverent superhero television series ‘Gen V.’ Set in the world of ‘The Boys,’ this show will also make its way to the Prime Video streaming service and will show the next generation of heroes rising in that world.
“Set in the diabolical world of The Boys, Gen V expands the universe to Godolkin University, the prestigious superhero-only college where students train to be the next generation of heroes—preferably with lucrative endorsements,” Amazon said in a statement.
“You know what happens when supes go bad, but not all superheroes start out corrupt. Beyond the typical college chaos of finding oneself and partying, these kids are facing explosive situations … literally. As the students vie for popularity and good grades, it’s clear that the stakes are much higher when super powers are involved. When the group of young supes discover that something bigger and sinister is going on at school, they’re put to the test: Will they be the heroes or the villains of their stories,” they added.
They dropped some character descriptions to describe these super-powered humans:
- Jaz Sinclair plays Marie Moreau, an 18-year-old superhero with the ability to control and weaponize her own blood. As an incoming freshman at Vought-run Godolkin University, she is eager to prove she has what it takes to join The Seven, but is sidetracked by a mystery she begins to unravel at the school.
- Chance Perdomo plays Andre Anderson, a junior at Godolkin University with magnetic powers. He’s Golden Boy’s best friend and the son of famous superhero, Polarity; Andre has big shoes to fill as he’s set to take over the Polarity name once his dad retires. When Andre realizes that something is afoot at the school, he takes it into his own hands to try and figure out the mystery.
- Lizze Broadway plays Emma Meyer, who is also known by her superhero name, Little Cricket, for her ability to get super small. Though insecure and naive, which often leaves her in compromising positions, she becomes close friends with her freshman roommate, Marie, and together they navigate the mysterious dangers at Godolkin University.
- Shelley Conn plays Indira Shetty, the dean of Godolkin University. She doesn’t have powers, but her background in superhero psychology and her peerless ability to analyze what makes supes tick make her indispensable to the school. Her goal is to transform Godolkin University into the most elite college for supes and she takes a special interest in Marie when she arrives on campus.
- Maddie Phillips plays Cate Dunlap, a junior at Godolkin University who is good friends with Jordan and Andre. Cate is able to push people to do anything she commands using the touch of her hands, which she uses to her advantage. Powerful and confident, she’s also Luke’s girlfriend, making her one of the most popular supes on campus.
- London Thor and Derek Luh play Jordan Li, a competitive student at Godolkin University who will do anything to get to the top. They have a unique ability of changing between male and female forms, through which different powers manifest— the man is dense and indestructible, while the woman is agile and can launch energy blasts. Their distinct sets of powers make them a standout TA at Brink’s School of Crime Fighting.
- Asa Germann plays Sam, a troubled supe who is desperately trying to escape his unfortunate circumstances. He’s extremely powerful, with super strength and invulnerability. Despite having a good heart, he’s plagued by his hallucinations, which sometimes make it hard for him to discern between what is—and is not—reality.
- Patrick Schwarzenegger plays Luke Riordan, who is also known by his superhero name, Golden Boy, because of his ability to light his entire body on fire. He is a senior at Godolkin University and is in the top rank, having the brightest prospects of joining The Seven.
- Sean Patrick Thomas plays Polarity, Andre’s father and largely celebrated Godolkin University alumnus and trustee. Polarity expects his son to follow in his footsteps by taking over the Polarity name when he retires. He believes Andre is destined for The Seven and will stop at nothing to make his dream become reality.
- Clancy Brown plays Professor Rich “Brink” Brinkerhoff, a renowned professor of crime fighting at Godolkin University who taught superheroes such as A-Train, Queen Maeve, and The Deep. He is dedicated to finding the top new talent at Godolkin University to join The Seven, and believes Golden Boy has what it takes to be next.
- Marco Pigossi plays Dr. Edison Cardosa, a gifted doctor with ties to Godolkin University
The fourth season of ‘The Boys’ has concluded filming.
The best parts of the premiere episodes are the lightsaber battles and action. Surprisingly, there are a lot of clashes with lightsabers in the first two episodes, with Ahsoka fighting droids and Sabine Wren fighting with a new villain Shin Hati. While the first episode is a slow burn when revealing details vital to the plot, both episodes do a good job of establishing Ahsoka as a force to be reckoned with. She has been around for a long time and has taken on the calmer demeanor we associate with Jedi masters. As the series goes on, we’re going to see a lot of Jedi in action, some of whom have survived big events like the Clone Wars and Order 66.
If you weren’t a fan of the musical choices for previous Star Wars shows, you’ll be pleased to know that Ahsoka is very different. The background music feels much more in line with both the Star Wars animated shows but also has great inspiration from the original Star Wars trilogy as well. In the calmer moments with characters talking, you can see beautiful shots that are accented by music scores that echo similar moments from A New Hope and Return of the Jedi. Some of the locations Ahsoka goes to even have similar visual nods to things seen in the original trilogy, including a meeting room for the New Republic that looks like the one straight out of Return of the Jedi. It makes everything feel more like classic Star Wars than other shows have in the past, even more so than The Mandalorian did in its early seasons.
While Rosario Dawson does a great job being a live-action Ahsoka, the rest of the cast also brings their A-game. Baylan Skoll and Shin Kati, played by the late Ray Stevenson and Ivanna Sakhno, are intriguing characters with a backstory that will definitely get revealed in later episodes. Their relation to the Jedi order and how much of a match they’ll make for Ahsoka are defined very early on, but in various ways that keep an air of mystery to both of them. Hera Syndulla is played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead and is a solid adaptation of her animation counterpart. She’s has a caring, yet firm presence as a general in the New Republic that has a very strong friendship with Ahsoka and Sabine. The rich history these characters have with each other is definitely hinted at in multiple ways that will make fans of Star Wars Rebels happy.
What the first two episodes of Ahsoka seem to lack is an emphasis on Ahsoka herself. Although from trailers we know we’re going to get more backstory and flashes of the past for Ahsoka, we don’t get anything like that in the first two episodes. There’s a greater emphasis on setting up the stakes for Ahsoka and her friends, as well as getting everyone reacquainted once again.
Other interesting aspects of the start of this series is the continuous buildup of Grand Admiral Thrawn. Ahsoka begins with an opening crawl, a first for the Disney Plus shows, that reinforces the importance of Thrawn and why so many people are searching for him. He’s being treated like the next major antagonist that will cause all of the main players in the galaxy to converge at some point, both good and evil.
Ahsoka is off to a good start with very minor things to harp on. Where the premiere episodes leave viewers by the end is definitely intriguing enough to keep them watching. The action with Ahsoka and other characters is exciting, while the presentation in both episodes is also very well done. The balance of good story and fan service is handled with care, without leaving newcomers in the dark about many things that have happened to these characters in previous shows. Star Wars fans will have another good show to look forward to watching every week, with some exciting things being promised to come soon. How crazy this story will get for Ahsoka is anyone’s guess for now, but you will definitely want to find out.
Luckily, nobody was hurt during the interruption nor was the show ruined. The response to everything online was expectedly disappointing. As Geoff Keighley mentioned on stage, it is disappointing to see some people act in a very selfish and immature way during a night that is supposed to celebrate video games for many people. All because they haven’t gotten to see or play a game they want.
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There are multiple family members and victims to play as, with a total of five options for both sides. Each character has their own abilities and weaknesses, with some definitely being more versatile than others. Everybody has their own stats with toughness, stealth, and specific proficiencies that factor into how they’ll impact a match. Overall, it can be tough controlling some characters during a match regardless of what team you end up playing as. It’s almost necessary to group up with another player if they’re playing a different character, especially if you’re playing as the family members. Every character moves at a somewhat sluggish pace, which can be a real problem when you’re trying to get away from a killer as one of the victims. The same can be said with the family members that can’t move very fast overall, despite being very helpful in doing other tasks outside of attacking.
The toughest role to play in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is as one of the victims. A lot of teamwork with other players is necessary to successfully escape the map, and there are a lot of factors working against you. Every action you take from opening doors, searching for items, or moving around the area can trigger a sound and give away your position. Sometimes it can be to a huge detriment that not only will get you killed, but cost teammates the match. If everyone isn’t doing enough of their part to help escape, it can be nearly impossible to win. You’re also not given an indicator on where some objectives or key points are located, which can make it exceptionally difficult to interact with objects you need to find in order to win.
But it’s not all good for the family members as well. Some characters are prevented from entering certain areas, like crawl spaces and cracks, despite it making no sense that they can’t do so. Large characters like Leatherface are physically unable to do things like that, but others like the Cook visually don’t look like they would have a problem doing so. So you’re forced to find another way around areas when pursuing victims or hope that another teammate can do the job for you.
Playing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre requires you to be online. You’re not able to create offline matches with anyone, but you can make private lobbies for games with friends who are online. But you’ll often be going into matchmaking and getting grouped with others who are playing the game online. Finding a match doesn’t take that long, but can drag a bit when everyone needs to get ready before a match. The countdown timer in the lobby prevents people from delaying the game for a long time, but you might find yourself getting stuck in a game with one or multiple players down on either team.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a game that will appeal to those who love the original movie or fans of horror. But it won’t be anything special for those who enjoy multiplayer games online. If you’re already familiar with asymmetrical games like this, you may find some enjoyment in diving into this faithful adaptation of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre film. But beyond that, the experience you get in here won’t feel like anything that is beyond average.
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