Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
ZADZOOKS: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 review (Blu-ray)
The latest cinematic ode to Marvel Comics' iconic web slinger arrives in a high definition format that is a feast for the eyes but mired in a bloated plot. Published August 18, 2014
ZADZOOKS: Modern Combat 5: Blackout review (iPad)
A favorite franchise of mobile, first-person shooter fans returns with a former Marine out to stop a third world war. Published August 9, 2014
ZADZOOKS: Guardians of the Galaxy toys review
Choices for young Guardians include Big Blastin' Rocket Raccoon, Battle FX Star-Lord and the Nerf Quad Blaster Published August 3, 2014
ZADZOOKS: Guardians of the Galaxy, Drax the Destroyer review
Hasbro's Marvel Legends Infinite Series Guardians of the Galaxy action figures star a warrior who looks surprisingly like WWE wrestler Dave (Batista) Bautista. Published July 30, 2014
ZADZOOKS: Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty review
The beleaguered Mudokon Abe returns to save his people in a high definition rebuild of a classic, side-scrolling video game. Published July 28, 2014
ZADZOOKS: Batman ‘66 Meets the Green Hornet review
The Dynamic Duo meet Britt Reid and Kato in a fantastic digital comic book series paying homage to a televised superhero team-up in the 1960s. Published July 25, 2014
ZADZOOKS: Sniper Elite III review
A one-man army challenges the Third Reich in North Africa during World War II and gives gamers an anatomy lesson. Published July 17, 2014
Zadzooks: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season Six review (Blu-ray)
Paramount's latest Star Trek Blu-ray set showcases the work of CBS Digital to beautifully immortalize the crew of the starship USS Enterprise-D. Published July 13, 2014
Zadzooks: Valiant Hearts: The Great War review
A player controls the lives of individuals caught up in the horrors of World War I in a puzzle solving, side-scrolling game that is both visually stunning and educational. Published July 6, 2014
Zadzooks: Transformers: Age of Extinction toys review
A look at some building and tech toys devoted to the latest movie starring Autobots, Decepticons and Dinobots including Transformers Battle Stadium, Grimlock Street Attack and Contruct-Bots Lockdown. Published June 30, 2014
Zadzooks: Transformers: Age of Extinction Grimlock review
Hasbro's Dinobot leader co-stars in Michael Bay's new movie and its latest flip and change action figure won't frustrate or disappoint younger fans. Published June 29, 2014
Zadzooks: The Lego Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition review (Blu-ray)
A celebration of teamwork and colorful building blocks came together in an addictively charming film earlier this year that is now available in a special Blu-ray edition for the Lego fan in the family. Published June 27, 2014
Zadzooks: RoboCop review (Blu-ray)
Director Jose Padilha's reboot of a famed cyborg cop's origin looks great in high definition and has it moments but never lives up to Paul Verhoeven's original movie. Published June 12, 2014
Zadzooks: Father’s Day Gift Guide - Best Blu-ray for dad
True Detective, True Stories of WWII Collection and The Man With No Name Trilogy are some last-minute gift ideas for dad. Published June 10, 2014
Zadzooks: Father’s Day Gift Guide: Best gaming ideas for dad
Anki Drive, Watch Dogs and MLB 2014: The Show are some last-minute gift ideas. Published June 9, 2014
Zadzooks: Father’s Day Gift Guide - Best gadgets for dad
Spark Digital, DOCKr, Championship Steak Grilling Set and the 20V MAX Drill Driver are some last-minute gift ideas. Published June 8, 2014
Zadzooks: Murdered: Soul Suspect review
A homicide detective attempts to solve his own murder in a third person adventure built for gamers looking for a noirish. supernatural thriller. Published June 7, 2014
Zadzooks: Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past review (iPad)
Fans of Marvel Comics' mighty mutants relive their fight for survival in a new retro, mobile gaming adventure starring Wolverine, Kitty Pride, Colossus, Cyclops and Scarlet Witch. Published May 31, 2014
Zadzooks: Wolfenstein: The New Order review
Capt. William "B.J." Blazkowicz has another score to settle with the Nazis. Published May 23, 2014
Zadzooks: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 review (PS4)
Marvel Comics' web-slinging wonder is back on the big screens and a third person video game adventure helps shed light on his roots and latest cinematic exploits. Published May 13, 2014