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Let’s Celebrate The Most Iconic Game And Film Adaptations About Cars & Racing


By Editor September 10, 2024
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Since the release of Sony Pictures’ Gran Turismo movie in Malaysian cinemas on 17 August 2023, the film has been drawing attention for its adaptation of the popular PlayStation and Digital Polyphony IP. Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, it chronicles the journey of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming prowess earned him a series of Nissan competitions and launched his career as a professional racecar driver. It’s an alright flick; go read our review on it here.

That being said, Gran Turismo is just the latest of many racing or car-focused movies throughout the history of pop culture. Cars have been the subject of many movies, even ones that don’t necessarily focus on racing themes or elements. For this feature in particular, we will bring up

Need For Speed (Game To Movie)

Based on the hit EA series back in the 2000s onward, this game is about fast cars, getting chased by cops for breaking the speed limit and tweaking out your cars so you can vroom vroom as fast as you can. It’s quite a fun series if you stick to the ones involving police chases and fast cars; the simulation-wannabe spin-offs we can do without (*coughSHIFTcough)

The Need For Speed movie stars Aaron Paul and is trying to be a Fast and Furious movie, but really flops on its face for being a dull and predictable factory-churned-action film. Everyone here was just doing it for a paycheck and there’s not much of this movie that wows and stand out for many viewers. At the very least, the director put the Ford Shelby Mustang and Koenigsegg Agera R cars (alongside other fast fancy vehicles) to good use.

Meanwhile, the games are doing OK; the last entry back in 2022, Need For Speed Unbound, mixed Instagram/Tik Tok aesthetics with street racing. It ain’t half-bad; we just wished EA gave it the marketing push it deserved.

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    Akira Toriyama: His Greatest Iconic Works From Dragon Ball To Dragon Quest


    By Editor September 09, 2024
    Akira Tomiyama Tribute

    We were heartbroken and devastated to learn of Akira Toriyama’s passing on March 1, 2024, leaving behind a legendary legacy that few others can match. He’s one of the most influential creators in perhaps all of pop culture and while his works are many, his greatest was and will always be Dragon Ball, a seminal franchise that has in turn inspired and influenced countless others.

    While the late legend was best known for Dragon Ball, he was also known for his other works across a variety of different mediums, including video games. His art style was distinctive and unique, and there’s nothing else like it. One look at his art and you’ll know instantly, this could only be Akira Toriyama.

    Most importantly, many of Akira Toriyama’s legions of fans across the world of all ages will miss the late legend. Many grew up with his work, which has shaped their lives. Many have also been inspired to become artists or designers because of his work.

    As a remembrance and tribute to the late Akira Toriyama, here are some of his greatest and most iconic works:

    Dragon Ball (1984 to now)

    all dragon ball character

    It would be remiss of us not to mention Dragon Ball in this article, despite it being his most well-known work. Since Akira Toriyama started the Dragon Ball manga all the way back in 1984 (2024 actually marks the franchise’s 40th anniversary), the franchise has grown to become something akin to Japan’s equivalent of DC Comics’ Superman in the West in terms of pop culture and historical footprint.

    Son Goku is Japan’s Superman and he’s a character that transcends the medium he was from. Even if someone’s never watched a single anime episode or read any manga in their life, it’s highly likely that they would still be able to recognise Goku.

    Dragon Ball itself is still going strong 40 years later with new movies (most recently, 2022’s Dragon Ball Super Super Hero), sequel manga/anime (the upcoming Dragon Ball Daima) and games (the upcoming Dragon Ball Sparking Zero!) still being embraced and highly-anticipated by legions of fans across the world.

    If there’s a single work of Akira Toriyama that will be remembered until the end of time, it’s Dragon Ball.

    Akira Toriyama is Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball is Akira Toriyama.

    Here are the openings to all the mainline Dragon Ball anime series so we can all bawl our eyes out:

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