Ninja Over the Great Wall (1987) Review

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“Ninja Over the Great Wall” Theatrical Poster

AKA: Fire on the Great Wall
Director: Bruce Le
Cast: Bruce Le (Huang Kin Long), Li Ning, Yu Hai, Leung Yim, Shikamura Yasuyoshi, Cheng Yuen Man, Xue Bai, Gao Jian-Hua, Ma Zheng, Yang Li-Xin
Running Time: 90 min. 

By Paul Bramhall

After spending 10 years playing various incarnations of Bruce Lee within the infamous Bruceploitation genre, Huang Kin-Lung (or Bruce Le as he’s more commonly known) directed what could be considered his first production which didn’t rely on the connection to the Little Dragon. Out of all the clones that sprung up in the wake of Bruce Lee’s death, it’s Le whose filmography most represents someone attempting to take control of his own career. Originally hired by the Shaw Brothers studios and cast as a supporting player in the likes of Rivals of Kung Fu and Big Brother Cheng, Le quit before being given a shot at lead role, and subsequently found himself inadvertently cast as a Bruce Lee clone. What was the job of a Bruce Lee clone? Continue reading

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Donnie Yen to play a Chinese-Mexican drug dealer for English-language thriller ‘Golden Empire’

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“Chasing the Dragon” Theatrical Poster

In addition to Sleeping Dogs, martial arts star Donnie Yen (Ip Man 4: The Finale) is set to star and produce Golden Empire, an English-language crime thriller that’s being marketed as “the first major narco film with an Asian lead that plays to global audiences.”

Golden Empire will explore the complexities of the character, showcasing the inner turmoil of one of the world’s most successful multinational drug lords. Yen also played a real-life gangster in 2017 pic Chasing the Dragon, in which he starred alongside Andy Lau. Producer Peter Luo (Midway, Crazy Rich Asians), CEO at Starlight Media, said that performance led him to believe the actor was the only candidate to lead Golden Empire (via Deadline).

So far, no director or Continue reading

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Charlize Theron gives us an update on ‘Atomic Blonde 2’

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“Atomic Blonde” International Theatrical Poster

Action starlet (are we even allowed to say that in this day and age?) Charlize Theron has re-confirmed that a sequel to David Leitch’s 2017 action-thriller Atomic Blonde (read our review) is still very high on the priority list.

The original movie – dubbed “the female version of John Wick” – was previously known as The Coldest City, the title of Antony Johnston’s 2012 graphic novel, from which the film was based.

“We’re in the development stages right now, and that’s the one thing that lockdown has been good for — being able to develop with writers over Zoom. So, we’re actively developing [an Atomic Blonde sequel] right now”, Theron told THR in a recent interview while promoting The Old Guard Continue reading

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Donnie Yen re-awakens his ambitious ‘Sleeping Dogs’

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“Flash Point” Chinese Theatrical Poster

Considering Donnie Yen’s (Chasing the Dragon, Kung Fu Jungle) involvement in two high-profile Hollywood projects (xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Star Wars: Rogue One), it was inevitable that he would sooner, rather than later, headline his own Hollywood film.

Over 3 years ago, it was reported that the Hong Kong superstar would be starring in a film adaptation of Square Enix’s hit video game Sleeping Dogs, produced by Neal Moritz (Fast and Furious franchise).

Since then, news about Sleeping dogs was off and on, but now, Yen recently re-confirmed his participation in the film, posting a video of himself busting a few warm-up moves at the gym and writing that he is “aiming to make another breakthrough movie.” Continue reading

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I Am Vengeance: Retaliation (2020) Review

"I Am Vengeance: Retaliation"

“I Am Vengeance: Retaliation”

Director: Ross Boyask
Writer: Ross Boyask
Cast: Stu Bennett, Vinnie Jones, Jacob Anderton, Sam Benjamin, Lainy Boyle, Greg Burridge, Lee Charles, Jean-Paul Ly, Jennifer Lee Moon
Running Time: 90 min.

By Martin Sandison

A year or so ago I reviewed the fantastic Nightshooters, a film I believe to have the best martial arts fights in any British movie, courtesy of rising star Jean Paul Ly. With us all eagerly anticipating his Jailbreak 2, with mouthwatering match-ups thanks to Indonesian stars Yayah Ruhian and Cecep Arif Rahman coming onboard, Ly brings his expertise at screen fighting to another British production in the meantime: I Am Vengeance: Retaliation. I’ll admit I’m a bit late to the party with regards to these films, having checked out the original just prior to seeing the sequel. The first was a fun, little actioner, with a super low budget masked by 21st century in-jokes and some decent action. The sequel ups the ante very considerably, and for me it’s great to see a British movie that has non-stop decent to high quality action. This comes courtesy of Tim Man, arguably one of the best choreographers working just now. Continue reading

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The Winning Hand: 7 Essential Baccarat Tips for the Online Player

The Winning Hand: 7 Essential Baccarat Tips for the Online Player

The Winning Hand: 7 Essential Baccarat Tips for the Online Player

When it comes to online gaming, now is the best time to brush up on your skills, especially when it comes to Baccarat. If you’re trying to figure out ways to improve your chances of winning online, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, you’re going to find need to know baccarat tips that will have you playing like a professional. Still not convinced?

Continue reading this guide for everything that you need to know.

1. Manage Your Money

Much like any other game where your money is on the line, it’s crucial to manage the money you play with. A good rule of thumb to have is if you’re losing money, it may be a fantastic idea to exit the game and cut your losses.

This will keep you from continually putting more money into the game. The same thing goes for when you find that you’re winning a lot of money. Instead of taking your winnings and putting it into another game, end the game.

Before you begin playing online, ensure that you set a budget for the amount of money you’ll use for the night and a time limit. The time limit will ensure that you don’t spend all of your time online, and the budget will ensure that you don’t overspend while playing.

2. Avoid Tie Bets

When some people find themselves playing, they enjoy making the tie bet. But, we want to encourage you to avoid making this decision at all costs. Why you may ask?

Because when you’re playing, you’re looking to put your money on what makes sense and win you the most money in return. Playing the tie bet leaves you hanging in the balance with an uncertain wager.

Therefore, to avoid being on the wrong end of the wager, avoid the tie bet.

3. Play With Table Limits

If you find that you’ve got a hard time sticking to the budget and time limit that you’ve given yourself, choose a place to play that has strict table limit guidelines. This means that you can lose a certain amount of times before you’ve got to leave the table and a specific amount that you can win before leaving the table.

Each table game you enter will have its own rules and guidelines for entering the game that’s played in that arena. Ensure you know the guidelines before entering the game.

If you’re looking for a reliable place to play, check out UFABetworld.com.

4. Follow the Dealer’s Lead

Baccarat is a game that relies on making the right bet to win the most amount of money. One way to increase your chances of winning is to follow the lead of the dealer.

It’s in your best interest that when placing your bets, you put money on the dealer winning because the dealer winning is always a likely outcome. Remember, the house always wins and makes the money they give out back.

However, take note that when you bet on the dealer and win, you have to provide a percentage of your winnings as commission to the dealer.

5. Streak Are Not Reliable

Have you ever seen someone continue betting with the idea that their on fire and can’t be beaten? The only way that a streak ends is in flames because streaks aren’t reliable.

Doing well on a table has less to do with being lucky, and much more to do with the strategy that the player uses when they play. When you consider yourself to be on a streak remember to may your decisions wisely.

6. Play By the Rules

It can be easy to march to the beat of your own drum when playing online casino games, but that drum can leave you without any money and out of the game. Before playing the game, know what the rules are and how to play correctly.

The kings, jacks, tens, and queens hold the value of 0. While an ace is 1. When you take two cards and combine them for a sum above 9, you’ll need to take away 10 to find the actual card value. When you understand this and learn how to watch the cards being dealt with, you’ll be able to increase the likelihood of winning.

7. Take Your Earnings

The majority of the time, when playing a game like Baccarat, you’re not going to see large sums of winnings, and that’s okay. You’ve got to be able to walk away with smaller winnings and know that you played a good game.

The art if gambling is driven by people’s need to hit it big, and that’s what drives them to continue playing hand after hand and placing bet after bet. When you’re satisfied with a small earning at least, you know that you’ll have money to come back and play at a later time.

Chasing a huge win will leave you in a negative deficit trying to find money to bet with just to break even. Avoid the gambling trance and be happy with the winnings that you’ve got.

You’ll find that you walk away as a winner majority of the time.

Baccarat Tips Explained

When it comes to the baccarat tips, you need to improve your chances of winning, remember that betting on the dealer is always one of the best ideas that you could have. And it’s crucial to understand and know the rules of the table before you begin playing.

No one wants to lose money unnecessarily because they forgot to read through all of the rules that they were given.

We hope this article was full of useful tips to make your next Baccarat game enjoyable. If you’re looking for other articles that are packed full of information that you could use daily, check out some of the other posts that we’ve published on our site.

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Casino Game Odds Explained: How to Understand Gambling Odds

Casino Game Odds Explained: How to Understand Gambling Odds

Casino Game Odds Explained: How to Understand Gambling Odds

Do you find all the different odds of casino games hard to understand?

You’re not alone if you feel this. But the truth is that you don’t need to be a genius to learn the basic odds of winning.

Learning casino game odds will not only improve your skill in making bets, but it will also give you greater enjoyment as well. So, let’s help you bet smarter with this guide on gambling odds.

How Does Betting Work?

First things first – what are we doing when we place a bet?

When you place a bet, you are saying that you think (or hope) that a certain outcome is going to occur. For example, in a game of roulette, you can bet that the ball is going to land on the number 7.

Gambling odds are determined by the probability of an outcome actually occurring. For example, the probability that the roulette ball will land on the number 7 is very low. This is because there are 35 other numbers (and the ‘0’) that the ball can also land on.

So, if the probability of the event occurring is low, you stand to win more money. If the probability is high, you stand to win less money.

The Best Casino Game Odds

If you’re looking for casino game tips, make sure you go for the games that offer the best odds in the casino. To work out the casino games with the best odds, you need to look at something called the Return to Player (RTP) rate.

Working out the RTP rate of a slot machine is easy since the machine is guaranteed to return a certain amount of money to players regularly. However, casino games are a bit more tricky because skill is also involved.

For example, skilled blackjack players can get an RTP rate in excess of 99%. However, a poor player may have an RTP rate that is much lower.

Another complicating factor is that different games offer different bet types. For example, different bets in roulette come with odds ranging from 35-to-1 (you win $36 on a $1 bet) to 1-to-1 (you win $2 on a $1 bet).

All in all, there are a lot of different ways that casino game odds work. So, you need to find the best way to make these odds work for you.

Make the Most of the Odds

To get the best casino game odds, you need to find a casino game that suits your skill level. Blackjack is usually considered to be the best-paying game in the casino. But if you don’t know what you are doing, this is just an illusion.

So, find a betting system that you know and are comfortable with. This might be a simplified blackjack strategy or a particular roulette betting pattern. Knowing your limits will allow you to better forecast your potential for winning, and also losing.

Remember to keep track of your losses and make the odds work in your favor.

Now that you’ve got casino odds explained, why not read some of our other great articles on gaming?

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How to Find a Roofer You Can Trust: 4 Helpful Tips

How to Find a Roofer You Can Trust: 4 Helpful Tips

How to Find a Roofer You Can Trust: 4 Helpful Tips

The average national cost of a roofing replacement is about $8,000. Some jobs will be more or less, of course, but that’s a rough average.

Even if you aren’t replacing an entire roof, you can easily spend several thousand dollars on a roofing contract. That’s one reason why knowing how to find a roofer is so important.

In most areas, there’s no shortage of roofing companies. So what kind of information should you get before hiring a roofer? What kind of questions should you ask?

Keep reading for four basic tips that will help you figure out how to hire a roofer.

1. Get Local References

It’s tempting to start calling or emailing companies first. But before you do that, talk to a few friends.

Roofing work is a common construction project. Talking to a few local people will help you get the names of roofing companies and contractors you can trust.

Why does the local angle matter? It decreases your chances of getting scammed by an unscrupulous roofing contractor.

Roofing scams are more common after a natural disaster. Homeowners in that situation are more desperate for quick fixes. That can lead to mistakes in judgment.

2. Check Licensing and Insurance

Licensing and insurance companies for roofers will vary by state and city. If you aren’t sure what to look for, call your local code enforcement office.

Insurance is also critical. If a company won’t take the time to get the necessary insurance, that means they’re likely to skip skips. Don’t hire someone like that to work on any part of your house.

Reputable roofing companies will be upfront about their credentials. It won’t be something you have to badger them about providing.

3. Talk to Multiple Roofers

You’ve talked to one company that seems like they know what they’re doing. You’re ready to sign a contract already and get to work.

Slow down a little bit. If you get in too much hurry, you might miss something important.

Call at least three roofing companies before you commit to hiring a roofer. This gives you a better sense of the proper price range for your project.

It can also alert you to any red flags that you might have missed. For instance, let’s say Contractor B gives you an estimate that’s half the price of Contractor A. Dig further to figure out why the difference is so big.

4. Decline the Hard Sell

Roofing companies shouldn’t act like a used car salesman. If you feel like someone is bullying you or manipulating you, thank them for their time and move on.

The most obvious example of this is someone who pushes you to sign a contract before you ready. If you’re asking questions about warranties and they’re ignoring you, why would you want to sign a contract?

Take time to find someone who will listen to you. Don’t make a deal with anyone who is more focused on meeting sales quotas than making customers happy.

How to Find a Roofer

Unless they’ve done it before, most people don’t know a lot about how to find a roofer. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it’s important to educate yourself before you sign anything.

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Coming up with a better process for the Overseas citizens of Bangladesh

Coming up with a better process for the Overseas citizens of Bangladesh

Coming up with a better process for the Overseas citizens of Bangladesh

Bangladesh has a giant chunk of its population living and migrating to other countries, which has been the scene for more than half a century. Whether with the promise of a better life or to send money back to Bangladesh to support families, the country receives a lot through its diaspora. In 2015 alone, Bangladesh received about 15.4 billion dollars through their migrant population, from
across the globe.

With 3.2 million Bangladesh migrants in India and 1.2 million of them in Saudi Arabia, the country had to work on improving its travel policies for its diaspora across the globe. To do this, Bangladesh launched their NVR No Visa Required seal and stamp for foreign passports. People who had ties to Bangladesh or connected to the country through their ancestors were allowed access to the NVR seal and could travel back and forth whenever they needed to. Unfortunately, people from the SAARC countries (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) were not allowed to avail of the benefits of the NVR scheme.

When did migrating out of Bangladesh become the fad?

The people from Bangladesh started moving out around the time of the Second World War since there was a shortage of work and jobs in the country. It doesn’t seem like much has changed since a new report, according to the World Bank shows that today an estimated 10 million Bangladeshis are working abroad, primarily as low-skilled labourers in the Arabian Gulf.

Overall, it seems that the only way to thrive in Bangladesh is to leave and work abroad.
Additionally, it is not easy to work abroad, since the process of getting a job for migrants in most parts of the world, is quite challenging, and this cannot be more true of the middle east where a majority of Bangladeshi migrants flock. They don’t even work for high-income jobs, but usually, most of them work toward the bottom of the ladder. These people face regular promises of change, but don’t seem to receive any of them. Any process that involves paperwork is quite challenging, so the Government worked on a one time plan for them to make their way home.

What is the process for getting the NVR stamp on their passports?

This process needs a foreign passport and can be handled either in Bangladesh or through the High Commission offices throughout the world. Furthermore, the application process can be worked on through their office directly or the online website. There are multiple websites like MRP Passport that have been assisting people with documentation to travel back and forth from Bangladesh. The passport website, not only assists with the NVR visa, stamp, or seal but also with the process of applying for a Bangladeshi passport directly. Most people working abroad usually apply for citizenship if they have been there for more than a specific number of years.

Submit all the documents, along with the passport, and if the details mentioned are accurate, the passport is sent back in about ten days with the No Visa Required seal.

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Boyka: Undisputed IV (2016) Review

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“Boyka: Undisputed IV” Korean Theatrical Poster

Director: Todor Chapkanov
Co-director: Isaac Florentine
Cast: Scott Adkins, Teodora Duhovnikova, Alon Moni Aboutboul, Julian Vergov, Brahim Achabbakhe, Paul Chahidi, Tim Man, Andy Long Nguyen, Hristo Petkov
Running Time: 86 min.

By Paul Bramhall

Few actors get to portray a character that comes to embody a franchise so much, their name brings more recognition than the franchise itself. Rambo did it with the 1st Rambo sequel, Rambo: First Blood Part II, Braddock did it with the 3rd Missing in Action entry, Braddock: Missing in Action III, and our friends at Golden Harvest attempted the same principle when they finally took The Master off the shelf, and re-titled it Wong Fei Hung ‘92. To add to the prestigious roll call, in 2016 Nu Image made it clear that the name Boyka now meant more than Undisputed, the series in which he was first introduced Continue reading

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E governance In India

E governance In India

E governance In India

Marriage has great importance in all cultures. It is believed to be scared right where two individuals agree to spend their rest of lives together. In India, a person can register about their marriage under two acts of Hindu marriage act 1955 and Special marriage act 1954. Both acts have their terms and conditions that we will discuss in the later section. First, let’s discuss a marriage certificate and its importance.

What is a marriage certificate?

The marriage certificate is an important document issued by the government officials stating about the name of the couple, date, place, time, and more. This document officially declares a couple as married in the eyes of jurisdiction. Every country holds a special value for this certificate. In India, it gives you legal right for financial and legal benefits. But, to avail of these advantages, a copy of the marriage certificate is required.

What is the Importance of marriage certificate in a couple’s life?

Marriage document holds a great significance in the lives of a couple. They declare them a couple to enjoy their rights in society. If you have a marriage proof that is the marriage certificate, you can do the following things:

1. Start a joint account on the name of a couple.

2. File joint federal and state tax returns.

3. Hold rights to get family/marriage rates on necessities such as healthcare, vehicle, insurance, and more.

4. If you married, the government provides subsidies and less interest rate on home loans to women.

5. It is an important document for the safety of a woman’s future, confidence, and rights in the country.

Now, we will discuss some common and government situations where one requires an original copy of the marriage document. Let’s understand it one-by-one.

When you can need an original Marriage document? – Read some common situation

Marriage certificate not only gives a marital status in society but also a vital document for your future generation. It is an official document that helps in many situations such as:

Validate marriage by law – The government considered their marriage as legal. After that one is capable of various rights like making your wife nominee in the property, insurance, and bank account.

Applying for a Passport – Please note that there are some countries like the Islamic nation that doesn’t allow the entry of unmarried couple in their place. Hence, to visit such a country one needs to give their and spouse passport to the officials.

Divorce If the couple has decided to live their life separately due to certain circumstances. They can file for divorce. But, the most important document that the legislation asked is their marriage document.

Child custody – To get the custody of their child in court, the government asked for the marriage certificate, and later the proceeding started.

Now, if you have understood the importance of marriage certificate in the lives of couples, value it. If it gets damaged or lost, get a new one so that you can take advantage of various facilities.

Medical Certification of cause of death

A death certificate is an essential legal document based on which inheritance of property, legal claims, and insurance settlement can be made. It is a primary document that relieves the deceased of any social obligations and impending debts. It is issued by the state government and legalizes the death of a person. According to the Registration of Births and Deaths act formulated in 1969, it is mandatory to get a death certificate issued by the respective state government. The death needs to be reported and registered within 21 days of its occurrence. The registrar ( general), chief registrar, and town registrars can issue the certificate and oversee the administration. 

The following are the questions that can be arised in your mind when applying for a death certificate:

What is MCCD?

Death is a fact that is unavoidable and needs to be acknowledged by all, and one of the most important aspects is its certification. It is essential for public health planners, medical professionals, administrative, and research workers. It is crucial in terms of health planning and policy formation. Based on mortality rates, deaths per year, public health administrators formulate policies for citizens. 

This document is important for analysis and the following issues:

  • Health care policies and programs
  • Practical issues like hospital reimbursement
  • Property claims
  • Life insurance claims
  • Provident fund claims
  • Deleting name of the deceased from the ration card, voter’s list or employer’s register

Medical Certification of Cause of Death, referred to the top as MCCD in India, is laid under the Government Medical Certification Scheme. MCCD and the death certificate is the most frequently issued certificate, of immense medical and legal importance. This scheme includes the training of medical practitioners in India.

Who needs to report and when?

While the religious and customary rituals are being performed by the family of the deceased, the death needs to be reported within 21 days of its occurrence. According to the RBD Act, it stipulates special circumstances, but under ordinary circumstances, the head of the family or anyone from the family can report the death. The oldest male member or the closest relative can also register the death. In case the death has taken place in a hospital, the medical practitioner who attended the deceased in his/her last days, the medical chief, or the medical in-charge needs to report the death and also certify its cause. If the death happened in prison, the jail in-charge needs to report the death.

It is to be noted that no fee or rewards are taken by the registrar for entering the name of the deceased in the death records. However, a late fee will be charged if the death is not registered within 21 days of its occurrence.

Documents needed 

a) Age proof- birth certificate

b) Copy of ration card

c) Address proof

d) An affidavit mentioning date and time of death

It is very important to register the death of your family members to avoid any complications later.

Who can issue the birth certificate

The Birth certificate is a permanent and essential document of a child’s existence and acts as an identity proof. It is proof of the child’s date of birth and other necessary facts. If a person belonging to India does not have the birth certificate, he or she is in the danger of being denied their nationality and the rights of an Indian citizen. Registration of the number of births is a vital tool for a nation’s development, it helps the government for the collection of data and keeping the crucial statistics up to date. It would also help the government to arrange for childcare facilities accordingly. The birth certificate is a unique document on which a multi-colored seal is embossed that represents the authenticity and originality. All over India, some details remain the same, but according to the requirements of different state governments, rules and the amount of information needed might vary. Below are some questions that might arise the time of applying for a birth certificate:

Benefits of registration

  • At the time of admissions in schools and colleges.
  • Age proof at the time of employment
  • Establishing parentage
  • Age proof for marriage
  • For insurance purposes
  • Age proof for enrolment in electoral roles
  • Registering in National population register (NPR)

Who can issue the birth certificate

In urban areas of India, the municipal council can issue the certificate while in rural areas, the Tehsildar at the Taluk level can do the same. In villages, the gram Panchayat head can issue the certificate.

When to register

The birth has to be registered within 21 days by filling up a form through online or offline means. The Birth certificate is then later issued after verification with the records of the concerned hospital. If the registration is not done within 21 days, the certificate is issued after police verification.

Who can register birth of child

If the birth has taken place in a house, the head of the house or the oldest person in the family or even the closest relative can register the child. When birth has taken place in a maternity home or any other institution like this, the medical officer in charge can get the child registered.

Necessary details to be mentioned in the birth certificate 

  • Full name of the child
  • Time and date of birth
  • Parent’s full name
  • Age, gender and race of the child
  • Registration number
  • Place of birth
  • Address of the parents

How to apply for birth certificate?

There are two means to apply for the Birth certificate of your child, offline and online. When applying online, one can visit crsorgi.gov.in . The necessary details and the documents required can be uploaded on the site. After verification of the documents, one will receive the birth certificate within 7-10 business days. When applying offline, one can visit the registrar’s office and take a birth certificate form and fill it with the documents attached. Fill the form completely and submit it to the registrar. Once the registrar does the verification of the documents, the birth certificate is issued.

Make sure you get yours and your family member’s birth certificate issued to avoid any further inconveniences.

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Get Ready to Get Lost: 10 Best Virtual World Games Online

Get Ready to Get Lost: 10 Best Virtual World Games Online

Get Ready to Get Lost: 10 Best Virtual World Games Online

They say you only have one life to live.

Most of the time, that’s the case. Yet thanks to the internet, nothing could be further from the truth in these high-tech days. Now, your imagination is unfettered, and entire virtual worlds exist online for you to discover and explore.

So if you’re looking for something to do during the pandemic, consider losing yourself in another world. We’ve put together a list of the ten best virtual world games online, and there’s something here for everyone.

1. Second Life

Second Life could be the most famous online virtual game. It has to rank as among the best online games for PC even though it is not, in the strictest sense, a “game.”

Billed as the largest-ever 3D virtual world built by users, Second Life is just that: a virtual space wherein one can experience another life. It is an online world of rampant surreality, with environments, structures, creatures, and characters that spring from the endless creativity of its users.

You can do whatever you want in Second Life. Build, destroy, hook up with other characters, practice magical incantations—whatever floats your boat. Meanwhile, you’re interacting with the avatars of actual people from around the world.

Some romances begun in Second Life have even spilled into the “real” world.

2. Gaia Online

This one’s for you anime fans out there.

If you’re into cosplay, you’ll also find plenty here to amuse you. You can register for free, and customize your own avatar. Gaia Online developed as a standard discussion forum.

Since then, however, it has evolved into a complete virtual world. You can even buy a home and invite your (virtual) friends over for drinks and dinner.

3. IMVU

IMVU is a 3-D chatroom. In other words, rather than scanning lines of text, you can strike up conversations with virtual avatars.

You can even trick out your avatar with all kinds of accessories. It’s a livelier take on the basic instant messaging platform and leads to many intriguing possibilities.

IMVU also has a mobile version, so you can take your virtual world on the go.

4. Habbo

This curious offering is one of the best virtual world games online.

It uses some simple, old-school pixelated graphics to create a more classic feel. You can build up your own avatar, in the customary fashion, using the available hairstyles and clothing.

Then it’s off to the races in a giant, customizable hotel. Users can create a limitless array of “guest rooms,” where groups can self-segregate based on mutual interests.

5. MovieStarPlanet

We’re not going to lie to you. MovieStarPlanet is for divas.

But even divas need a virtual space to hang out and soak up the adulation of their admiring public. That makes MovieStarPlanet one of the more niche online RPG games for PC.

This virtual world skews to a younger target audience (kids between 8 and 15), and it is, therefore, family-friendly in its design and gameplay. Still, it’s a fun, entertaining game to while away an idle hour or two.

6. Chit Chat City

This virtual world is for those with an irrepressible artistic talent. And also for budding megalomaniacs.

Like the other virtual worlds on this list, Chit Chat City lets you customize an avatar and go around living a virtual life any old way you want. But there’s a twist. You can select a blank, unmodified avatar and design its features yourself.

This is a great idea if you have some artistic talent. It’s a terrible idea if you don’t.

But wait—there’s more! Chit Chat City allows you to construct an entire city of your own. So get out there and build the most fanciful city you can imagine, and then rule it with an iron fist.

7. Club Cooee

This is another great 3-D chatroom.

Club Cooee is perfect for those who are into music. There are plenty of spaces and “clubs” to create, and you can share your tunes with the in-world music system to play as background music in your club.

So get out there and crash someone’s party, or throw your own. And put your own personal soundtrack on a continuous loop for everyone to enjoy.

8. Red Light Center

Now we’re getting into the good stuff.

Red Light Center is an adult-themed virtual world. It’s raunchy and it likes it that way. True, you can enjoy boring, real-world equivalent activities, such as creating a business, designing clothing and products, or chatting with other avatars.

But that’s not the real reason why you come to the Red Light Center. There are plenty of fun things to do in this virtual world, including dancing, kissing, stripping, having sex, spooning, and even cuddling. Or just walk around naked.

In Red Light Center, you can let your hair down, and become the sex god or goddess that you always wanted to be.

9. RuneScape

Since 2001, RuneScape has been one of the most popular MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) in the world.

This fantasy-based virtual world is one of the best fantasy online games for PC, and it has come in many different versions over the years. One of the most popular is Old School RuneScape (OSRS), which takes players back to the halcyon days of 2007.

This version comes with much additional content and add-ons, including OSRS gold packages for in-game currency.

10. World of Warcraft

Finally, there’s World of Warcraft, another online fantasy virtual world.

World of Warcraft lets you interact with other avatars and cooperate in a vast and detailed virtual world. There are millions of players, so you’ll never want for new people to meet and friendships to form.

When it comes to PC games, it doesn’t get much bigger than this one.

Lose Yourself in the Best Virtual World Games Online

The truth is, if you’re looking for the best virtual world games online, there are plenty to choose from. So find whatever strikes your fancy, and dive in!

While you’re here, check out our great movie reviews and more.

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Attend Comic Con’s Kung Fu Extravaganza…. from home!

The details for the 23rd Annual San Diego Comic Con’s Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza are in…

Ric Meyers (Films of Fury) is back with the most amazing action scenes of the year, along with master of remaster Frank Djeng (Iron Fists & Kung Fu Kicks), king of web-fu Eric Jacobus (Death Grip), Comedy Film Nerd Chris Mancini (Rise of the Kung Fu Dragon Master), and Jan Lucanus (Justice for Hire) — as well as special guests Peter Pham (Foggy Mountain) and Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4) Continue reading

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Take cover for the New ‘Steel Rain 2: Summit’ Trailer starring Jung Woo-sung and Kwak Do-won

"Steel Rain 2: Summit" Theatrical Poste

“Steel Rain 2: Summit” Theatrical Poste

This Summer, writer/director Yang Woo-Seok (The Attorney) is releasing Steel Rain 2: Summit, a sequel to this 2017 thriller, Steel Rain (read our review), which was adapted from his own webtoon (Korean online comics) co-written by Je Pi Ga Roo.

For Steel Rain 2: Summit, both Jung Woo-sung (The Divine Move) and Kwak Do-won (The Wailing) are reprising their respective roles.

The first film revolved around a former North Korean agent, played by Jung Woo-sung, who is recruited to go under the radar by the regime to assassinate a rogue general. By chance, he runs into the South’s Foreign Affairs Chief, played by Kwak Do-won, and together they reluctantly team up to prevent the breakout of a nuclear war between the opposing sides Continue reading

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5 reasons why you need Hi-YAH! in your life…

Being a martial arts fan in the age of streaming can make even the most patient fan feel tired of living. Sure, a smattering of kung fu can be found on Netflix (plus we can listen to Jackie Chan dub a monkey), and eventually both versions of Mulan will make it to Disney’s streaming channel, but it feels like more of a starter than it does a banquet worthy for an army of invading Qing’s. But what if there was a channel out there that was dedicated purely to martial arts goodness?

Lucky for us, the team over at Well Go USA have decided to make that a reality. We’ve been watching and promoting Well Go USA titles since they released the very first Ip Man film, so it would make sense that we dive into Hi-YAH!, the company’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel. Roughly a month ago, Well Go USA presented the official launch of its downloadable app version of Hi-YAH!, so we thought it would be the perfect time to check it out.

Our verdict? Here it is in 5 reasons:

Reason 1: Fresh content 

We’re not going to cancel our Netflix or Amazon Prime accounts anytime soon, but let’s face it, the titles on these two services have a tendency to run stale, especially for the Asian/martial arts cinema fan. With Hi-YAH!, the first thing you notice after logging in is a menu filled with a refreshing list of titles you’re not used to seeing. I mean, it’s Well Go USA, so most of their titles are there (even the ones we think are shit. Hey, every company has ’em, right?). So for all of you who have been struggling with the moral dilemma of wanting to watch Vincent Zhao reprise the role of Wong Fei Hung, but have hesitated to splash out on the Blu-rays, Hi-YAH! is here to help. Best of all? You can then wash it down with an Ip Man saga marathon. All those Well Go USA titles that you may have missed on Blu-ray or DVD are finally available at the tap of your device.

Reason 2: They’re keepin’ it old school

We have a soft spot for old school kung fu films (but we won’t tell you where it is, except to say think Fong Sai Yuk), so the inclusion of Jackie Chan’s pre-stardom classics like Spiritual Kung Fu, Dragon Fist (in any self respecting Jackie Chan fans Top 5!) and Half a Loaf of Kung Fu – all looking the best we’ve ever seen ’em – was definitely a surprise. Heck, even Jackie’s first Hollywood film, Battle Creek Brawl, makes an appearance. Even homegrown titles like Chuck Norris’ A Force of One and the cult 80s favorite Miami Connection fit right in. Our personal old school favorite is Tower of Death (aka Game of Death 2), which is presented with a rare soundtrack from the film’s original Hong Kong release. And is that Johnnie To’s Throwdown we see?

Reason 3: Diversity 

Asian cinema is not just a bunch of guys kickin’ ass, right? Of course not. Hi-YAH! features an array of colorful genre sections, such as “Kick-Ass Women” that includes titles like The Machine Girl, Tokyo Gore Police, The Assassin and Memories of the Sword. Then there’s a “Takashi Miike Madness” section featuring Audition, Dead or Alive 1-2, Ichi the Killer, Rainy Dog and the newly released First Love. For those looking for horror: The Wailing, Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum and Bedevilled (just to name a few) are waiting for you. There’s also sections for “Gun-Fu”, “Do it like Donnie” (yes, Donnie Yen’s movies) and “Sammo Hung’s hits” (take a guess). Of course, the entirety of Sammo’s 80’s and 90’s output now comes with a “This film has outdated attitudes, language, and cultural depicitons which may cause offence today.” warning. Just joking, it doesn’t really.

Reason 4: They keep it fresh

In a nutshell, New and Exclusive titles are added to Hi-YAH! ever Friday. May not be big deal for most, but for the die hard Asian/martial arts cinema fan, it’s a blessing. So if the quesiton you ask yourself each week is which of the slim pickings on your current streaming services are you going to watch for the umpteenth time, now you can look forward to asking yourself what new slice of Asian cinematic goodness is on the cards this week. The month of June saw the inclusion of Believer, The Great BattleGod of War and Rampant (it’s not on Netflix anymore!). At the time of writing this article, another fresh release is expected in a couple of days. So for the month of July and so on, we can expect four more new releases. That’s a lot of freshness.

Reason 5: You have nothing to lose!

As much as we would have loved to support Hi-YAH! from the get-go, we didn’t really have to because it’s FREE. That’s right. For the first 30 days, you can watch all the Asian/martial arts releases you can handle and won’t have to pay a cent. Ever wondered how many times you can watch Half a Loaf of Kung Fu in a month? Hi-YAH! is the channel to help you answer that question.  If you choose to stay with the service (who wouldn’t?), it’ll only cost you $3.99 a month. I mean, seriously, that’s how much it used to cost to rent a single movie at Blockbuster Video (and you still had to drive it back and be charged 50¢ for not rewinding the tape).

Now that I revealed by age, I’m going to grab my iPhone, hide under the covers, and finish watching Na Hong-jin’s The Wailing, one of the best horror films of the last 20 years.

Want to give Hi-YAH! a go? Use promo code “CITYONFIRE” for 50% off the first month following the 30 Day FREE Trial.

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