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Halloween is almost here! This spooktacular holiday is perfect for catching up on your favorite scary movies and games. Turn down the lights and put some of these treats into your console! Can you survive the night with these deadly titles? Read on to check out ten video games and movies that you have to check out this Halloween! 10. The Walking Dead Telltale Games' The Walking Dead has been an emotional roller-coaster of frights, tears and horror. If you have not tried out the episodic series or missed an episode then Halloween is the perfect time to catch up. Players will jump into the shoes of Lee as he tries to make it through a horrific zombie apocalypse in one piece! 9. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) The classic film Nightmare Before Christmas has always been a perfect film for Halloween fun. The story centers around Jack Skellington who is the king of Halloweentown. He stumbles across Christmas Town which is doesn't quite understand. The adventure has Jack...

A couple of weeks back we announced the opportunity to win a copy of Resident Evil 6 for Xbox 360 and tons of other goodies. Now it is time to announce the grand prize winners and runner-ups for the contest. We had a ton of entries for the contest but only a few people will be able to take home a prize. Winners will have received an e-mail as well with confirmation of winning with their prize being mailed out today! We would like to thank everyone who entered and have a great Halloween! Grand Prize Winners: (Xbox 360 copy of the game, No Hope Left rusted tin, Geltabz, Shirt) 1.  Jeffery Hicks 2.  Heather Daniels 3.  Taylor Schantz 2nd Place Winners: (Xbox 360 copy of the game, Geltabz, Shirt) 1.  Zane Elliot 2.  Sam Roberts 3rd Place Winners: (Xbox 360 copy of the game, Geltabz) 1. Catherine DeStefano 2.  Perry Kritz Runner-ups: (Geltabz or Shirt)  First 6 runner-ups receive a Shirt while the last 6 receive Geltabz 1.  Mike Tagm...

Nordic Games has revealed that Painkiller Hell & Damnation is now available for Windows PC with a Halloween treat in store for those who pre-ordered the game! The infernal gates of hell have been opened for PC gamers to set Daniel Garner free from Purgatory and escape the evil supernatural powers. Players can now get their hands on the game in both Standard and Collector’s Edition formats, in time for a hellish Halloween. For those who have pre-ordered the game or purchased during Halloween and activate their steam code before 5pm GMT on November 1st, there will also be an extra-special reward. Players simply need to activate their product on Steam and automatically claim the goresome free DLC pack. This exclusive pack will provide a unique Halloween-themed map that will contain a frighteningly large number of Halloween-inspired rewards, enemies, weapons and an additional achievement. Destroy pumpkins, collect lollipops, battle against Pumpkinhead Ghostriders and fight on a d...

Halloween is finally here and we want to deliver some tasty treats for you! Tonight is the perfect time to lock yourself in a dark room and pull out some horrifying games to play. BioGamer Girl is giving away (2) codes for Xbox Live Arcade for The Walking Dead: Around Every Corner to a couple of lucky readers! To enter send a email to biogamergirl@live.com and tell us your favorite character from Telltale Games' The Walking Dead and why you picked them. The best two entries will win a FREE Xbox Live Arcade code for The Walking Dead: Around Every Corner ! Happy Halloween! ‘Around Every Corner’ has been written by Gary Whitta, writer of The Book of Eli   starring Denzel Washington, as well as the upcoming Will Smith film, After Earth.   The episode will be launching very soon this October on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC/MAC, followed shortly by the finale in Episode Five, ‘No Time Left.’  Each episode, together as a five part series, will also be launchin...

Call of Duty: Black Ops II is almost here and now fans can prepare with the video game's epic soundtrack.  Featuring a brooding theme by Trent Reznor and the masterfully-written original score by Jack Wall, the soundtrack for Activision and Treyarch's hotly-anticipated blockbuster delivers on the emotional intensity of the game. The music is a reflection of the complex narrative being told by Treyarch, taking players on an audible journey around the world, influenced by the cultures and conflicts that will immerse players in the experience. "The story surrounding the single player campaign was of paramount importance to the developers at Treyarch. I wanted to do my part to give that story as much emotional depth as I could with the music. I think the fans will really appreciate how deep the story is in Call of Duty: Black Ops II," said Jack Wall. Releasing the same day as Treyarch's blockbuster game, the Call of Duty: Black Ops II soundtrack, featuring mo...

Players can be happy that the open beta event for the first RIFT expansion, Storm Legion, will start on November 2-7. The video game will release on November 13th, the expansion triples the size of the existing world of Telara, adding two expansive continents, an increased level cap to 60, player Dimensions, new dungeon and raid content, and a new player soul for each class calling. All expansion content will be available during the open beta period to those who create a RIFT account and download the client from www.stormlegion.com/beta . “The first two closed beta stress tests were big successes, and we appreciate all the valuable feedback that we’ve used to improve and polish Storm Legion,” said Scott Hartsman, Executive Producer on RIFT and Trion CCO. “After months of hard work, we’re ready to show this incredible game to the world, and we encourage RIFT fans old and new to log in and try it out before the official launch on November 13th.” Participation in open beta couldn...

Red Barrels has unveiled new details on the upcoming survival horror game Outlast with shocking direct footage of the happenings within Mount Massive Asylum, a facility owned by the Murkof Corporation. The footage, sent by an anonymous source, was accompanied by a message from the investigative reporter who captured the video, Miles Upshur. His note has been published in its entirety below, and the footage itself can be viewed below. Red Barrels strongly encourages the viewing of this video, although many may find it terrifying to view.

Pool games have a mixed reputation with as many good releases as terrible simulations, but developer CherryPop Games and publisher Mastertronic Group Ltd. have managed to bring the sport out of the stone age to produce the best looking pool game to date. With Pool Nation , you'll encounter what are easily the best graphics ever created in a pool game and plenty of ways to play the timeless sport. From offline career modes and challenges to competitive multiplayer matches and online tournaments, Pool Nation is the best way to get your pool fix on any platform ever, and even if you're not a huge fan of the genre, there's something to say about a game that manages to dominate its respective field the way Pool Nation does for fans of the sport. Of course, Pool Nation features a single-player career mode that allows you to work your way up the professional ladder of pool experts on your way to prove you're the best in the world. Pool Nation is a fun game to play al...

Shoot the Zombirds this Halloween with a brand new update. Treat yourself to a zombie themed story and tons of Halloween fun with three new characters including Ivan Helsing, Werewoof and Merinda. Read on to check out all the new content! Shoot the Zombirds is absorbing game of bird and zombie shooting. Both at the same time! Player must defend little Pumpkids against the demonic hordes of undead birds. Complete dozens of challenging objectives and use your loyal crossbow and big magic power-ups to reach the top of the leaderboards! To celebrate Halloween and the fall season Shoot the Zombirds gets Halloween-themed update. Below full list of the new features and improvements. With eye-catching gorgeous graphics and zombie themed story, Shoot the Zombirds delivers quick action gameplay and intuitive control scheme. The game is available worldwide through the Google Play for FREE and Apple App Store for $0.99. Update Features Three new characters just in time for Halloween: I...

The scary new iOS title Monster Mansion is now available on the App Store. Players can play the game for free and venture through a creepy hotel full of their favorite monsters! This Halloween, be sure to check in to Monster Mansion, the new character and building management iOS title from Meridian4 that was released last week. With some of the most beloved and classic monsters of all time gathering in the same hotel, everyday is Halloween as players keep their monsters happy and haunting. Your Halloween roundup would be remiss without Monster Mansion. Since the game is free-to-play, we would love to work with you on a giveaway of App Store gift cards to allow players to purchase in-game pumpkins, which provide additional monsters, challenges and new rooms for your hotel. Monster Mansion is now available for iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. You can visit the official Monster Mansion App store page.

Created for kids and based on the award winning animated television show produced by Hasbro Studios seen in over 170 countries and airing on The Hub television network in the U.S., TRANSFORMERS PRIME allows fans to take on the roles of OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, ARCEE, AUTOBOT RATCHET and BULKHEAD as they fight through heroic battles against the DECEPTICONS all around the world. Players will engage in brawler-style combat and diverse driving sequences in order to save Earth from the sinister MEGATRON and his new secret weapon, THUNDERWING. TRANSFORMERS PRIME is available now for Nintendo's Wii system, and the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS hand-held systems, and will be a day-one launch title for Nintendo's new Wii U system launching on November 18th. "The TRANSFORMERS PRIME television show is a fantastic series and we're excited to bring this new adventure to Nintendo and TRANSFORMERS fans alike," said Kurt Niederloh, Vice President, Activision Publishing. ...

Capcom has revealed that critically acclaimed Ō kami has been re-incarnated as a digital download in North America today and in Europe starting tomorrow on PlayStation Network for $19.99/ €19.99 / £15.99. The game originally praised for its gorgeous Sumi-e style graphics has had its spirit boosted with heavenly HD graphics, PlayStation Move support and PlayStation 3 system trophies.

PlayFirst has revealed that it is working with Amazon to bring its globally admired games to Android for the first time, starting with Diner Dash on Kindle Fire Tablets. Diner Dash, the cornerstone of one of the most popular game franchises of all time with over 650 million downloads to date, makes its exclusive Android debut today on Kindle Fire Tablets. “We’re excited to bring beloved games like Diner Dash to our global fans on Kindle Fire Tablets,” said Marco DeMiroz, President & CEO, PlayFirst. “We know there’s a lot of pent-up demand for the Dash series on Android, and by teaming with Amazon we are able to welcome millions of new members to the PlayFirst mobile family.” PlayFirst’s strategic launch with Amazon expands its leadership in the mobile games market, where the developer continues to build on its chart-topping success on iPhone and iPad. PlayFirst plans to remain a leader in the mobile gaming space as devices like Kindle Fire Tablets take on an increasingly impo...

Playing Unity of Command is much like the experience you get when trying a new and rather difficult hobby for the first time. The initial experience is likely to be met with an amount of frustration and swearing akin to slamming your hand in a car door. However, once you've managed to get some traction the immense feeling of accomplishment when you finally complete a scenario is so euphoric you keep on coming back for more. Unity of Command puts you in the generals chair of either the German or Russian forces on the eastern front of WWII. The different sides have unique advantages and disadvantages depending on the scenario, Tiger tanks will decimate nearly anything put into their path but if you can successfully outflank them you can quickly cut their supply lines making them unable to fire and move. In fact, the majority of the game will be spend staring at the supply map debating if you have the forces to make that final push. Make the wrong call and you'll quickly find yo...

Painkiller Hell & Damnation is the newest release from developer The Farm 51 and publisher Nordic Games. The new title is actually a remake of the original title Painkiller that released back in 2004, rebuilt on Unreal Engine 3. The game packs challenging scenarios and classic gameplay into a pretty package that definitely stands out as one of the best looking shooters around. You won't find your modern weapons, health regeneration, upgradeable firearms and kill-streaks in Painkiller Hell & Damnation , but the game does add some great new multiplayer modes including competitive variants like Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag. Painkiller Hell & Damnation is a first-person shooter game for old-school fans, so the timid and weak stomached need not apply! In Painkiller Hell & Damnation , you play as the protagonist, Daniel Garner, who has been sent into Purgatory to do battle with the menacing demons and ghouls that inhabit the supernatural landscape. Daniel h...

Well, there's something you don't see everyday. In response to seeing his game on Piratebay Jonatan Soderstorm didn't send a takedown notice or blame piracy for sales. Instead, he went on the torrent and offered suggestions for ways to get around bugs in the game and even promised patches for all those playing, paying customers or otherwise. "I don't really want people to pirate Hotline Miami, but I understand if they do," Soderstorm tweeted. He also added that he knows what it's like to want to play a new game but not be financially able to purchase it. If the overall positive response to indie developers not fighting against piracy via DRM or Heavy Handed takedown notices it's that working with pirates will make far more progress than working against them ever has. Piratebay even ran a pay what you want program for McPixel after the developers took a similar stance on piracy.

D3Publisher announced that Earth Defense Force 2017 will be coming to the PS Vita later this year. EDF is considered a cult classic by many on the Xbox 360. Players take control of a member of the final line of defense for earth from terrifying alien invaders, it's up to you to destroy thousands of bugs before the city is reduced to dust. EDF 2017 Portable is being developed by Sandlot and it planned to release in Q4 of 2012. It currently has no rating from the ESRB. Stay tuned for more info about this sure to be exciting vita title.

A brand new week means tons of new content for your favorite consoles. This week gamers can look forward to several new games including Assassin's Creed III, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Primal Carnage and much more! Multi-Platform: -Assassin's Creed 3: PS3, 360 -Guns of Icarus Online: PC, Mac, Web -Need for Speed: Most Wanted: PC, Vita, PS3, 360 -Alien Spidy: PC, PSN, XBLA PC: -Primal Carnage -Painkiller Hell & Damnation 360: -Silent Hill Homecoming: XBL Games on Demand -Zone of the Enders: HD Collection PS3: -Okami HD 3DS: -The Trash Pack Vita: -Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation

When playing your favorite video games there will always be items that are unforgettable. These are the kind of items that if you see them–you automatically relate them to the video game they came from. They are usually so unique that they can never be recreated anywhere else. Now let’s look at some of the most unforgettable video game items! 5. First Aid Spray (Resident Evil series) First aid sprays are a well-recognized item of the Resident Evil series. First aid sprays would give the player full health but was unable to cure the effects of poison. Advertisements throughout the series often suggests that the first aid sprays were a product of Umbrella to cure all wounds. A product that would be very beneficial to Umbrella employees with all the dangerous experiments they had to deal with. The first aid spray–although not completely unique–is very well known with the Resident Evil series. 4. Buster Sword (Final Fantasy VII) The trademark weapon of Cloud Strife–the Buster Sword...

Indie Game: The Movie is a new documentary from Canadian filmmakers James Swirsky and Lisanna Pajot. Much like the games the film follows, Indie Game: The Movie began as a wonderful idea but limited resources to bring the dream into reality. After a very successful Kickstarter campaign, the creators had secured enough funds to create their new documentary that would follow three aspiring indie developing companies from early stages of development up until the launch of their new game. The film is an interesting watch, especially if you’re a gamer, as you get to see what all goes on behind the scenes of some of your favorite downloadable titles from the last few years and see the sacrifices the developers and their families make to create a game that will not only be a success but that will give the creators a sense of satisfaction in creating something very meaningful and personal. Super Meat Boy’s Team Meat (Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes), Fez’s Phil Fish and Braid’s Jonathan ...

Most iOS gamers are familiar with Square Enix's games. Final Fantasy III, Tactics, and now more recently, Dimensions, have been great hits on the App Store. What's the problem then? The prices are exorbitantly high. $20 (sometimes $30) for a mobile game is just too high for most gamers. “$20 for something you can play for 30 or 40 hours is still cheaper than what you can get on a handheld,” said Antony Douglas, the General Manager of Mobile for Square-Enix Europe. “[Square Enix Japan] are trying that and seeing how it works, and it works very well in Japan. [But] they’re seeing the feedback, and there will probably be changes in the way that it’s structured.”  While the logic is sound, there are still too many free-to-play games available on the App Store to justify the steep price. Here's hoping the online fan outrage gets some drastic price cuts soon. Would you buy Final Fantasy Dimensions if its $30 price tag was cut by half?

It's a sad day in gaming news as the cancellation of G4 network's Attack of the Show, and X-Play were reported to end production after December. AotS, with it's 1,700 episodes, was pivotal in gamer culture, and along with X-Play would frequently report live from conventions such as San Diego Comic Con, and E3. “Attack of the Show and X-Play have been important for G4, and we want to acknowledge the creative people who have helped inspire and showcase the phenomenon of gamer culture,” says the GM of G4, Adam Stotsky. But why were the shows cancelled in the first place? G4 is attempting to rebrand itself into being more more “upscale, sophisticated guy tv space,” according to a press release, and will possibly be renamed to “G4Men.” Good luck with that.

Painkiller Hell & Damnation will release next week for PC. Now let's look at some of the things the latest title did right! 5. Stayed True to the Series They didn't go back and try to re-invent what made the original Painkiller fun, the mindless fast paced shooting. The original game was at home in a Serious Sam style of gameplay and the remake delivers that classic simple shooter that is missing in today’s market 4. Unique Weapons I have to say, it's been a while since the first weapon in a game I was given was a gun that shot saw blades and had an alternate fire to channel a beam to make enemies heads explode 3. Cooperative Gameplay It's a nice little update giving you the option to tackle the legions of hell with your friends. 2. Enemy Variety In this day and age you're lucky if there's 8 enemy types to deal with. Painkiller has over 30 of some of the most creative enemy types I've seen in a while. 10 foot tall skeletons clad in obsidia...

Video games publisher Alawar Entertainment has announced the release of their newest title The Gift . The Gift sends you on a paranormal investigation to discover the mysterious nature of the Nothingman and stopping the town's citizens from coming up dead with a strange symbol embedded on their foreheads. Luckily, the game's protagonist, Sarah Meiville, is the perfect woman for the job, with her supernatural ability to learn a person's past just from touching their dead body. This new hidden object adventure will challenge you to complete a variety of puzzles including 20 hidden object scenes and 18 mini-games, and you can pick up your copy of The Gift or try out the game for free on PC today! Game Features: 46 Locations 18 Mini-Games 20 Hidden Object Scenes Learn-as-You-Play Tutorial Unlimited Hints and Tips For more information on The Gift , check out the official Alawar Entertainment website .

Developer CCP Games has revealed a new Mercenaries trailer for their free-to-play PlayStation 3 exclusive DUST 514 . The massively multiplayer shooter is now in closed beta form, but the completed version of the game will soon release for all to play, and the new trailer allows you to take a close look at all the great content you will encounter in the game including skill upgrades, weapons, customizable dropsuits, vehicles and more. DUST 514 is set in the world and connected in many ways to the hit online shooter EVE Online . To learn more about this exciting, upcoming title, check out the Mercenaries trailer for DUST 514 below! DUST 514 is a free-to-play game that is scheduled to release for PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network later this year. DUST 514 is rate T by the ESRB for Blood & Violence. For more information on the game, check out the official DUST 514 website .

Developer Arkane Studios and publisher Bethesda Softworks will soon be releasing three expansions to the world of their new game, Dishonored . The first content drop arrives in December called the Dunwall City Trials. The new content can be purchased for $4.99 or 400 Microsoft Points to add 10 challenge maps to the game that will test your combat, stealth, maneuverability skills and more, as you battle against waves of enemies, perform strings of successful assassinations, complete a map within a specified time limit and more. Dunwall City Trials will also come with new online leaderboards, so you can see how you stack up against players around the world. In addition, two more story-driven campaigns will arrive for Dishonored in 2013 including a Spring release that will allow you to play the game as a whole new supernatural assassin named Daud, as you discover new weapons, powers and gadgets, while learning more about the new character and his group called 'The Whalers.' A...

In news that shouldn't shock anybody following the series, Assassin's Creed 3 has now broken Ubisoft's previous preorder record. Preorders at Gamestop alone are 100% higher than last years title putting it on track to be one of the top selling games of 2012. Ubisoft is confident that between the marketing blitz for the game and the announcement for a Season pass for DLC including some paid launch day DLC that, AC3 should be the most successful game in the series to date.

President of Nintendo Satoru Iwata explained that the Wii U will have a negative impact on earnings in the upcoming quarter due to, "rather than determining a price based on its manufacturing cost, we selected one that consumers would consider to be reasonable." He also stated, "In this first half of the term before the launch of the Wii U, we were not able to make a profit on software for the system while we had to book a loss on the hardware, which is currently in production and will be sold below cost." This news comes just after Nintendo announcing they'll begin making a profit on each 3DS system sold, nearly two years after the console's launch. It's worth noting, this isn't the first time Nintendo has launched a home console at a loss. The Gamecube was not profitable at the beginning of its generation either.

Lord of The Rings Online developer Turbine has let go an undisclosed amount of their development staff. a spokesperson for owner Warner Bros. simply telling us that "As part of the continual review of our business operations and fluctuating market conditions, we have had to make reductions in our Turbine workforce." Harmonix, developers of the Rock Band franchise are being more telling saying that less than ten employees were let go in part of the normal cyclical development cycle. In a rather odd twist, Harmonix is actually hiring more employees than they've just let go.

Ubisoft has announced that fans can now get a new map and texture pack in Minecraft that has been inspired from the Far Cry 3 universe. Read on to get your Minecraft on! Today, Ubisoft released a map and texture pack for Minecraft inspired by the Far Cry 3 universe, which is being offered for free on the PC. This pack allows users to explore and survive the Minecraft experience through the warped lens of Far Cry 3, with modifications to all aspects of the original game, including environments, weapons and tools. Discover key Far Cry 3 locations and characters, including Vaas, Jason and Citra, all completely redesigned in Minecraft style. The map also features over 50 Easter Eggs, hidden throughout the Islands. With the map modded by Michael Lambert (Sacr3, creator of Newcraft City), a well known Minecraft enthusiast, and artists Axel Janssen and Yohann Delcourt responsible for the textures, the Far Cry 3 inspired pack will be released for free on PC via the Far Cry official webs...

Spicy Horse Games has revealed epic new Halloween content that will be arriving for BigHead BASH and Crazy Fairies. Read on to check out this spooky new content! Spicy Horse Games, creators of Akaneiro: Demon Hunters, American McGee's Grim, and Alice Returns, are delighted to reveal the Halloween content coming to BigHead BASH and Crazy Fairies. Players in Bighead BASH will find four new toys waiting to enter the combat arena, including Halloween versions of the fan favorite Cat and Monkey (pictured right). Maybe the spookiest addition is the new Cheshire Pumpkin Head (Spicy Horse may have a little history with Alice!), who you can glimpse below. And that's not all the Spicy Horse excitement... Crazy Fairies fans will also find some exciting new Halloween content in store. All the Crazy Fairies bosses have been replaced with spooky, scary bosses. In addition, players will find a new Halloween-themed quest to let them decorate and customize their homes. You can chec...

Capcom has announced that they are running two amazing contests for fans to be a part of the upcoming title Remember Me . Fans will be able to bring out their creative side by creating a advertisement that could appear in the game. Also, if you don't have the time for that, then fans can submit their most cherished memories for a chance for them to appear in the Memory Overload sequences. Read on to learn more! Capcom is offering the chance for people across the globe to have their creations and personal images incorporated into the retail version of Remember Me , scheduled for release on PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 and Windows PC next May, with the launch of two different initiatives. Set in Neo-Paris in 2084, Remember Me provides a vision of the world where personal memories have become a real world commodity that can be bought, traded and sold. Our heroine, Nilin, is an elite memory hunter who has had her memories wiped… and now she wants them back. Already underwa...

Ubisoft has revealed that 0.9.0 patch has arrived for Ghost Recon Online which will give fans tons of new features to enjoy. Features include clans, beginner's playlist, Halloween DLC and much more. Read on to check out all this great content! Ubisoft announced the release of the new 0.9.0 patch for Ghost Recon Online that will bring various new features and Halloween themed content. Developed by Ubisoft Singapore, Ghost Recon Online is a free-to-play, third-person online multiplayer shooter that brings a new dimension to tactical team play. Clans One of the most requested features by the community, Clans are a key driver for social competition in Ghost Recon Online. The various elements of Clans will be introduced in phases in Ghost Recon Online, starting with the 0.9.0 patch. With the patch, the community will first be able to start forming social bonds with their friends and other players through the creation, formation and management of their own Clans. Players will ...

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto: Vice City will celebrate its 10th anniversary on October 29, 2012. A title that truly pushed the limits of gaming and delved the series deeper into the open-world elements that become a pop-culture sensation! Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce the 10th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on October 29, 2012. Building upon the success of the groundbreaking Grand Theft Auto III in 2001, the release of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City in 2002 pushed the open-world game series deeper into pop culture with a vibrant over-the-top take on Miami, a stunning celebrity voice cast and a loving, satirical look at the cultural excesses of the '80s. In conjunction with the anniversary, Rockstar will release Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for a wide range of iOS and Android devices later this fall. "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City gave players the freedom of a mas...

Halloween is almost upon up--so we decided to set down with the talented artist Scott Campbell to discuss his new book The Great Showdowns . We also discuss his work on such video games as Psychonauts and Brutal Legend . Read on to check out what he had to say! AMANDA DYAR: The Great Showdowns is a great new book that features artwork of the greatest confrontations in cinema history. Where did the original idea from Great Showdowns originate, and what made you decide to release your art into its own book? SCOTT CAMPBELL: The Great Showdowns began with 10 small candy sized paintings for the annual Crazy 4 Cult show at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. A group show in which artists create work inspired by cult films. I enjoyed drawing my favorite film moments just standing around with each other. They looked like they were really enjoying themselves together because they were really quite pleased to be included in this line up of films. Every film often has numerous confronta...