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Privateer: Another View on the Wing Commander Universe

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffVideo Games1 Comment

Story by @Kingmakeress “Who are you to fly so good? Are you insane?”. Although the designers of Privateer in Origin Systems had a very sane idea, namely utilizing the Wing Commander I engine to show a different side of the vast game universe, the world created in September 1993 was certainly insanely spectacular and not only for that time: Privateer blends space combat and galactic trade with an exciting plot culminating in an epic space battle. The Privateer universe is open for exploring. (Image: WC CIC) Historically, in…

Wing Commander: Celebrating 35 years At The Edge of Computing

September 27, 2025September 28, 2025 Serpentorslair Stafforigin, PC, Video Games, Wing Commander0 comment

Story by @Kingmakeress Additional Contributions by @BenLesnick We create worlds. On September 26th 1990 Orgin did deliver on that promise by releasing Wing Commander, the first in a series of groundbreaking games telling the exciting saga of the fierce interstellar conflict between the Terran Confederation and the Kilrathi, a spacefaring feline race fighting for their emperor. As a young pilot with distinctive blue hair assigned to the space carrier Tiger’s Claw just as the crucial Vega sector campaign begins, you face endless waves of everything the Kilrathi have in their…

Superman in Action Comics: A Keystone of American Culture for Nearly a Century

June 25, 2024June 27, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff"S" shield, Action Comics, altruism, American culture, centennial, civil rights movement, Comic book heroes, Comic Books, cultural impact, global icon, Great Depression, Heroism, iconic hero, identity, immigration, inspiration, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Legacy, Man of Steel, modern society, moral compass, Movies, radio serials, resilience, social justice, superhero genre, superhero industry, Superman, symbol of hope, television shows, timeless symbol, Video Games, World War II0 comment

For nearly a century, Superman has been a towering figure in American pop culture, a symbol of hope, justice, and the enduring spirit of resilience. First appearing in Action Comics #1 in June 1938, Superman was the brainchild of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. His debut marked the dawn of the superhero genre, setting a standard and providing a template that has influenced countless other characters and stories. This iconic hero’s journey from the pages of comic books to the global cultural consciousness is a testament to his lasting impact…

Unveiling the Brilliance: Exploring the Enigmatic Career of Arthur Burghardt

February 11, 2024February 12, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffA Rage in Harlem, acting career, animation industry, Arthur Burghardt, Baroness, Cartoon's, Character, Christopher Collins, Cobra Commander, Destro, Devastator, Diff'rent Strokes, Ghostbusters, gi joe, Hill Street Blues, Interview, Killjoy, Knots Landing, Monsters Inc, Morgan Lofting, Network, One Life to Live, Retro-Toy Con, Santa Barbara, Scooby-Doo, soap opera, The Jeffersons, Tom & Jerry kids, Transformers, Ultimate Spider-Man, Venom, Video Games, villain, Voice Actor, World of Warcraft0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everyone. Today we take a look at legendary voice actor Arthur Burghardt, born in 1947 in New York City. Burghardt is a humble man who lives a private life. Burghardt has had many rolls over the years including original GI Joe’s Destro, Stalker, and Iceberg. He brought a powerful voice to Destro and really developed the character into one of the most popular characters in the Joe lineup. Along with GI Joe, Burghardt voiced Devastator for the Transformers, Venom in Ultimate Spider-Man and various other…

“Yo Joe! The Battle Cry Resounds: Bill Ratner’s Legendary Journey as the Voice of Flint in G.I. Joe Unveiled”

December 12, 2023December 13, 2023 Serpentorslair Staff1980s, animated series, Animation, animation industry, Auditions, Ben 10, Bill Ratner, Collector's Set, Comic Book Store, Documentaries, Encounter, Flint, G.I.Joe, Hasbro, Knowing is Half the Battle, Lady Jaye, Legacy, Manhattan, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Mass Effect, Michael Bell, Movies, nostalgia, Now You Know, NPR, Parent Groups, Public Service Announcements, Special Features, Studio City, Sunbow, The Moth Story Slams, Timeless Impact, Transformers, Video Games, Voice Actor, Wally Burr0 comment

In the realm of 1980s animated glory, where heroes and villains clashed against the backdrop of explosive battles, one voice cut through the chaos with an unforgettable charisma – the voice of Flint in the iconic G.I. Joe animated series. Bill Ratner, the man behind the microphone, embarked on a legendary journey, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of G.I. Joe fans. From auditions that felt like an old Hollywood “cattle call” to chance encounters in comic book stores, Ratner’s tale is as thrilling as the animated adventures he…

Hasbro Announces New G.I. Joe Wrath of Cobra Video Game!

September 1, 2023September 3, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffG.I. Joe Wrath of Cobra, G.I.Joe, Hasbro, Video Games0 comment

Children and adults alike are going to enjoy the new G.I. Joe video game coming from Hasbro. The new game titled, ‘G.I. Joe Wrath of Cobra‘ brings back vibes of classic side scrolling beat em up video games from the 1980s. The characters appear in their traditional 80s style uniforms, but this game will be fun for all ages. As of this writing the game will be made available on the Nintendo Switch platform in 2024. Check out the Video promo and screen grabs below and let us know if you plan on…

The Breaking News Report

HALO TV Series New Trailer Drops!

January 31, 2022February 1, 2022 Serpentorslair StaffHalo, Halo The Series, Paramount+, TV, Video Games0 comment

We have exciting news to report today as Paramount+ has released the trailer for the all new HALO TV series that is soon coming to the streaming service. If you are a fan of the video game you are going to really enjoy this as it looks like they are staying close to the source material! Check out the trailer and more details below and let us know if you will be watching! Halo takes place in the universe that first came to be in 2001, and the series will weave deeply drawn personal…

THE POP EXPOSE – ‘Remembering John Madden’ Story by Mitchell Smith!

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffJohn Madden, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, Video Games0 comment

Today we lost one of the most iconic sports figures of the modern era. John Madden has been a household name over the past 5 decades. Madden who started coaching in the sixties was best known for being the Oakland Raiders head coach in the seventies. When Madden retired from coaching he went into broadcasting and would become one of the most iconic voices of the eighties and nineties, and into the 2000. You know you hit it big when Frank Caliendo does a perfect impression of you. And of…

THE POP EXPOSE – NES and Super NES Creator Masayuki Uemura Passes Away!

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffNES, nintendo, Super Nintendo, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, Video Games0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. This week we lost Masayuki Uemura, the man responsible for creating the NES and Super NES console. Nintendo was founded in 1889 and originally made card games. Nearly 90 years later the world was about to change. Uemura was born June 20th 1943 in Tokyo Japan. Uemura worked for Sharpe before landing a job at Nintendo in 1971. At the time not many people knew much about Nintendo. When Uemura was hired little did he know on the other side of the globe…

Soulcalibur II ‘Ivy’ Statue by First 4 Figures!

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffAnime, First 4 Figures, Soulcaliber II, Statues, Video Games0 comment

Pre-Orders are now live for the new Ivy from the Soulcalibur II video game and First 4 Figures. Three editions of Ivy will be available, a Standard Edition, am Exclusive Edition, and a Definitive Edition. The statue stands at 21″ tall on a logo display base. The Deluxe Edition adds a swap out extended blade, while the Definitive Edition will also include the extended blade, and a diorama display base. The Ivy Standard Edition is priced at $539.99. The Ivy Exclusive Edition is priced at $559.99. The Ivy Definitive Edition is priced at $634.99. This offering is…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Sega Genesis’ Story By Mitchell Smith!

May 30, 2021May 30, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffSega, sega genesis, Sonic The Hedgehog, The POP-EXPOSE, Video Games0 comment

Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at the Sega Genesis Video Game System. When Sega aimed to put out a home entertainment system, they had some obstacles to overcome. Mainly taking on the power house Nintendo who had the market on game systems. Nintendo had 8 bit games at the time so Sega developed a 16 bit system which was faster and the graphics were more realistic. The only thing Sega needed was a recognizable character that would brand the name. In comes Sonic the Hedgehog. The game was…

THE POP-EXPOSE ‘THE LEGEND OF ZELDA’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffLegend of Zelda, nintendo, The Legend of Zelda, The POP-EXPOSE, Video Games0 comment

Hello everybody. I had a chance to hit up the original Nintendo version of Legend of Zelda with my son this weekend. I remember the hours I put in as a kid trying to figure out the boards on this game. We cruised right through most of it. This is a game I loved as a kid. It was a really cool looking game, I mean the gold cartridge just sold itself. I remember back in the day playing hours on end. This is one that even my son was…

THE POP EXPOSE – Netflix’s ‘High Score’ Story by Mitchell Smith!

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffAtari, High Score, Netflix, nintendo, The POP-EXPOSE, TV, Video Games0 comment

Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at the Netflix series ‘High Score‘. This is a 2020 Netflix original series on the the video game boom. Atari ruled the video game world back in the seventies and early eighties. Arcades were striving as teens and young adults flooded them across the globe. The series interviews various people who created some of the most memorable games and how they came up with game ideas. I only watched episode 1 but this looks like it will be interesting to watch all 6…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘XBOX One’ by Mitchell Smith!

December 27, 2020December 27, 2020 Serpentorslair StaffThe POP-EXPOSE, Video Games, XBox One0 comment

Welcome all, I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. Me being my cheeky behind the times self finally entered the world of Xbox. The first game my son and I checked out is Battlefront II. I still enjoy the pleasures of my Super Nintendo so playing modern games is a whole new world for me. The graphics alone are just mind blowing to me. It’s like playing with real people. I feel compelled to go buy a 70 inch television and I think it would feel like I was really…

The Breaking News Report

MONSTER HUNTER – First Trailer Hits!

October 14, 2020October 18, 2020 Serpentorslair StaffCapcom, Monster Hunter, Movies, Video Games0 comment

We have exciting news to report today as the first trailer for Paul W.S. Anderson’s adaptation of Capcom video game, Monster Hunter has hit the web! If you are a fan of the game, I think you are going to like what you see in this trailer! In even more exciting news, ‘Monster Hunter‘ was originally slated for theatrical release in April of 2021, but has now been moved up to December of this year! Check out the clip below and let us know if you will be watching AFTER THE JUMP! “Behind our world, there…