Gail Simone's Blog, page 718
June 13, 2013
Wow. XBox One
I normally prefer the Xbox to the Sony consoles, for small reasons.
But WOW, Microsoft has muffed this pre-launch stuff. They have succeeded in making this box ugly, unfriendly, even hostile.
They’ve alienated gamers, females, and even people who would use it mostly for digital non-gaming content. They have gone out of their way, almost, to make it seem like a product you would be a fool to purchase.
Now we see that you can only even PLAY the system in 21 countries at launch. 21 countries? In the year 2013?
This is ignorant on an EPIC scaled.
Microsoft, I have bought every console you have made, I can’t even remember how many Xboxes I have bought for myself and as gifts.
If this doesn’t get fixed, I have bought my last MS console.
Edited to add:
“Yes, almost like what DC did to comic books. Too dark, not a lot of fun. Non user friendly. Yet DC has been in bed with Sony for years, to the exclusion of fans who have an xbox or Wii. which you is saying that , the gamer or the DC shill?”
Jesus Christ, people project nonsense sometimes.
Let me make it clear. I have never preferred the Sony system. Never. The first PS3 I bought, I called the ‘doorstop’ because I simply never used it. I had a ps2 and it immediately began collecting dust. I liked the games better on the 360, the controllers better on the 360, the interface better on the 360.
Even after having had half a dozen Xboxes go red ring (yes, half a dozen, over the years), I still preferred the Xbox. I would STILL rather buy an Xbox, based purely on the feel of the system.
But then they started announcing all this anti-user stuff, and I don’t like it. I find people resort to calling people ‘shills’ when they disagree and can’t make an actual argument.
Good luck with that.
Truthfully, I don’t think Microsoft OR Sony are wonderful companies. But one of these systems seems vastly more user-friendly and that’s why I am leaning in that direction.
Possibly the goofiest conspiracy accusation yet.
And I don’t think I need to defend my gamer cred, but I will say that I currently have hooked up in my house two Xboxes, a Ps3, two 3dses, two Ps Vitas, two PsPs, and a ton of gaming-oriented tablets and other systems. I have a Vectrex on my desk next to my computer. I have bought nearly every system released in the US this decade and several imports. I am gaming at least a bit every single day.
Oh, and I am also working on the writing for two major game franchises, neither of which is affiliated with Warners or Sony.
Reach, much?
i was talking to a friend of mine the other day and i instantly thought about you. do you think there will ever be a transvestite or transgendered batgirl? i feel like that could make for a very interesting story.
My very FIRST pitch at DC had a transvestite Black Canary as a main character. It would have been awesome.
Sadly, the rest of the pitch was shit, it was just a terrible plot, and my wonderful editor rightly asked me to start again, and that’s where Savant and Creote came from.
I have no reason why there couldn’t be a trans Batgirl, it has certainly been something I have pitched as a story.
Having found out recently about how Scott Lobdell wanted Misfit in the Outlaws and how you've wanted to bring her back into the new 52, what would you imagine she'd be like? Would she had changed at all? Why would she join up with Jason's crew? Would it be
I really don’t know, but Scott was very nice and respectful about the idea, he asked me about it and I was 100% behind it, because I miss the character tremendously. I’m not sure how much she would have changed, hopefully not TOO much!
i am adam k: Batgirl #21 Today!
Thank goodness I’m not the only one who hated that last page… I thought I was alone. I don’t like where that is going at all.
Totally understand and sympathize.
But I can virtually guarantee that you don’t know where this is going at all.
June 12, 2013
What with his upcoming appearances in Batman: Arkham Origins and Beware The Batman, I was wondering if you had ever thought about having a New 52 version of Anarky appear in an issue of The Movement, as an ally or an enemy. I think it would be interesting
Anarky does seem like a natural. It’s not impossible, but I have only read a couple stories with him. There would have to be some research! :)
I loved, loved, loved the way Bernard Chang drew Diana, with a...
I loved, loved, loved the way Bernard Chang drew Diana, with a full, very human set of emotions, and some honest, believable vulnerability.
I love that guy’s art. I honestly feel he is one of THE most underrated artists out there. If he wanted to do a project, I would FIND the time to write it, somehow.
LOVE YOU, BERNARD CHANG!
Batgirl #21 Today!
And it may have some more Shauna and Ferdie in it….BRRRRRRRRRRRR.
People have really latched on to these two, one of the biggest responses to any new villains since the creation of the New52.
Getting their own issue on Villains Month!
And of course, headlining in my nightmares for the past couple months. :(
June 11, 2013
tallestsilver:
msjayjustice:
Colossus photos from Philly...
I GOT THIS. RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!
My crew rolls deep.
Me & my boo
My Kitty is light as a feather :)
My Shadowcat
Playing with his ears until he giggled lol
Ready to go.
Let's peel you out of this tin can for a fair fight, Stark.
ARGH REPULSOR RAYS
Tell Kit I loved him ;__;
Colossus photos from Philly Wizard Con! Whole lot of cosplay credits in this one. AvX & solo photos by Carlos A. Smith, group shots by Jason S. Colflesh. Thanks guys!
In the Genderbend group shot, from left to right:
Ann McManus as Icewoman
Nicole Marie Jean as Cable
Gregg Gentile as White King
Doug McCollough as Dazzler . (takes commissions!)
Deanna Cooper as Havok
Sarah Reichart as Toad
Scott Swank as Rogue
Nymphemesis as Nightcrawler
Bryan L Moore as Mystique . (takes commissions!)
Eidolon Cosplay as Longshot
Phillip the Shy Cosplay Guy as Shard
Jay Justice as Colossus
MzTiyah as Bishope
Larry Smith as Storm (takes commissions!)
ScorpKing Costuming as Shadowcat/Kit Pryde
With the adorable Megan Pryde as Earth 616 Kitty Pryde who has somehow found her way into my universe. Don’t worry kitten, I’ll take good care of you
But I’ll never forget my Kit of course. Lol
AvX continues! Crap, I don’t have Phoenix powers anymore! Yeah, Colossus dies. AGAIN. ;__; Epic Iron Man costume made & cosplayed by Danielle Bonardi.
It’s so beautiful T_T Beautiful, beautiful, Rule 63 X-men.
Damn you, Jay Justice, quit being so amazing!
arkhamboundz:
DAAAAAAAAAARK...
DAAAAAAAAAARK VENGEEEEEAAAAAANCCCCCEEE!!!!!!
Courtesy of WCCB Charlotte
I cannot even express how fun and wonderful it is when a truly committed cosplayer goes all out while cosplaying a character you have created. It’s just a very special joy.
Thank you for this Misfit!
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