Let the games begin!

This question was recently posed to me by a friend:

"If you are running an online games store, why do you blog so much about television and film?"

The answer to that question was simple, I view CanGeek.com as more than an online games store, I like to think of us as a pop-culture resource with a variety of products including games and collectibles - in short we try to have a little something for everyone. And since my personal love of both board games and video games began with my love of television and film, it somehow seems right to blog about that which I love.

With that in mind.... we're half way through the month of May, and with the Summer Blockbusters just beginning to roll into local theaters, there are going to be a multitude of games released which will allow fans to continue their journey alongside their favorite heroes.

Here are some of my picks for games to try over the next few months.

1. Thanos Rising: Avengers Infinity War

Personally there is no doubt in my mind that Avengers: Infinity War will be the biggest release of the year, and with everyone feeling the need to talk about the events of this incredable film, I'd advise you to see it soon.

To coincide with the release of Infinity War, game publisher USAopoly has released Thanos Rising: Avengers Infinity War. This cooperative dice and card game challenges a group of 2 to 4 Players to recruit a team of heroes in an attempt to face off against the Mad Titan and prevent him from collecting all six Infinity Stones and wreaking havoc on the fabric of reality.

Are you up to the task? 

2. DEADPOOL VS The World

The Merc with the Mouth is coming back to theaters as Ryan Reynolds suits up for the release of Deadpool 2. As Wade Wilson kicks ass, takes names, and continues to break the fourth wall with jaw-dropping dialogue, we're also preparing for the release of Deadpool VS The World.

This adult party game which has been compared to Card Against Humanity will feature 100 custom illustrations of Deadpool in some very strange and unsightly situations. Players are tasked with then filling in the blanks on caption cards to produce the most outrageous explanations of why the Merc with a Mouth has found himself in his current position.

The player with the best, most jaw-dropping explanations wins! 

3. MONOPOLY: Deadpool

Love Deadpool but looking for a more "Family Friendly" game to play?  Not only is the Merc with a Mouth conquering the world, he's also conquering the world of MONOPOLY!

While playing MONOPOLY: Deadpool players build their own team of Mercs for Money as they purchase the contracts of the world's best-mercenaries. Some are Deadpool's allies, some are Deadpool from alternate universes, and one is just Deadpool in a maids outfit.

Players pay when they land on Mercs purchased by opponents, buy vehicles like a chimichanga truck, and steal friends' stuff with the Cheap Shot and Low Blow spaces.

Will you be the Last Merc Standing?

4. MONOPOLY: Han Solo

Continuing with their plans to release a Star Wars themed film every year for the foreseeable future, Disney and Lucasfilm are set to release SOLO: A Star Wars Story on May 25th.  

Alongside the release of the film, fans of the MONOPOLY board game will see the release of MONOPOLY: Han Solo.  This edition invites players to enter a world of smugglers and adventure as they journey from the battlefield to the spice mines and attempt to make the Kessel Run!  Players are encouraged to buy as many Star Wars locations, Vehicles, and Power Sources as they can while taking risks with the smuggler and scoundrel cards.

As with other versions of the game, the last player with Imperial Credits wins!

5. MONOPOLY JR: The Incredibles 2

It's been fourteen years since the release of The Incredables, now some of the children who grew up watching this Pixar classic have children of their own - which is why it's a GREAT time to take them on a SUPER adventure! Players of MONOPOLY JR: The Incredables 2 are invited to suit up as one of the four members of the Parr family as they visit and explore locations inspired by the new Disney/Pixar film. 

In this easy and fast-playing game the hero who earns the most money saves the day!

These games, as well as many others, are available for purchase from our online store at cangeek.com. 

Why do I blog so much about television and film? Because in my opinion that is in some way where almost every great gaming adventure begins.  

As always, thanks for reading.

Zoombies - so bad it was good!

Zombie monkeys???

Some movies and television shows are like a train wreck, you know you shouldn't be watching but you just can't help yourself.  After all if it wasn't for the truly awful films how would you know what a good film looked like?  This past weekend I was tasked with watching one such film, the 2016 release Zoombies!   

Directed by Glenn Miller, Zoombies stars Kim Nielsen, LaLa Nestor, Marcus Anderson, Ione Butler along with a series of other actors you'll most likely never here of again.

The Eden Wildlife Zoo, a refuge for endanger animals is preparing to open to the general public, however some of its Monkeys have contracted an undetermined virus.  When one of these monkeys suffers cardiac arrest during treatment the Zoo's veterinarian administers a forbidden drug known as intracardiac epinephrine in an attempt to save the animals life.   

The results prove fatal as the monkeys eyes turn a ghostly white and its skin becomes dark and dirty looking.  The monkey spreads its now highly contagious virus to the other animals in the room, and with their newly discovered taste for human flesh they turn on and kill the veterinary staff.

Once escaping the confines of the animal clinic the monkeys quickly spread their disease to the Zoo's other occupants before turning on this sanctuary's employees and visiting interns.

Even though this film represents two hours of my life which I can never reclaim it was still a strangely satisfying experience and with IMDB giving it a score of 3.4 out of 10 there is no mistaking the fact that this film is truly awful - But it's worth watching at least once!

So pop some popcorn, mix a drink and pick a day where there is absolutely nothing worth watching on television and then load up a copy of Zoombies!

We'd love to hear what truly horrible films you've endured, the ones you can never forget regardless of how hard you try!  Comment below or head over to one of our social media feeds via CanGeek.com to let us know.

Thanks for reading.