Joseph Szadkowski
Articles by Joseph Szadkowski
Zadzooks: The Dark Knight Rises, toys and collectibles review
Mattel’s Tech Venom Bane and DC Collectibles’ The Dark Knight Rises Catwoman are just a few of the items that celebrate the latest Batman film. Published July 19, 2012
Zadzooks: The Dark Knight Rises, Bane (Movie Masters) figure review
Mattel's Movie Masters series of action figures offers older fans of the latest live-action Batman film an affordable option to appreciate some of the movie's key characters. Published July 17, 2012
Zadzooks: The Joker (Hot Toys) figure review
Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime from Tim Burton's 1989 film "Batman" is immortalized through this highly detailed, 1:6 scale doll. Published July 15, 2012
Zadzooks: Spider-Man review (Blu-ray)
One of the best comic-book-hero-themed films ever made returns to the Blu-ray format, offering fans a chance to appreciate its popcorn-munching fun as well as a trivia challenge and digital clip editor. Published July 14, 2012
Zadzooks: The Amazing Spider-Man review (iPad)
Marvel Comics' legendary web head finds himself swinging onto Apple's magical handheld gaming tablet and starring in a new adventure tied to his latest movie. Published July 13, 2012
Zadzooks: The Amazing Spider-Man review (video game)
Marvel Comics’ web-slinging wonder stars in a new a third-person adventure game that also features a vibrant New York City. Published July 6, 2012
Zadzooks: Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes review
Children not allowed to see “The Dark Knight Rises” can still appreciate Batman in an action-packed, third-person video game. Published June 28, 2012
Zadzooks: Brave: Storybook Deluxe (iPad) review
Youngsters caught up in the exploits of Disney-Pixar's animated Scottish heroine can borrow a parent's iPad to further read about and interact within her first adventure. Published June 23, 2012
Zadzooks: Brave the Video Game review (PS3)
Disney-Pixar's latest animated epic hits theaters today, and its third-person adventure game arrives in time to empower young gamers. Published June 22, 2012
Zadzooks: Tiny Troopers (iPad) review
Battles starring micro-proportioned warriors take place on Apple's interactive tablet and offer explosive, third-person action with the tap of a finger. Published June 16, 2012
Zadzooks: Lollipop Chainsaw review (Xbox 360)
A scantily clad cheerleader fighting zombies stars in a new action-packed, violent video game loaded with sophomoric high jinks, profanity, dissection and cheesecake. Published June 15, 2012
Zadzooks: Superman vs. The Elite (Blu-ray) review
The Man of Steel wrestles with his morality and a group of vigilantes in his latest animated movie. Published June 12, 2012
Zadzooks: Inversion review (Xbox 360)
A gravity-bending gimmick stars in a new third-person shooter mired in a bloody familiarity. Published June 11, 2012
Zadzooks: John Carter review (Blu-ray)
The debut of Edgar Rice Burroughs' pulp hero in the Blu-ray format allows viewers an interactive way to appreciate his recent live-action, science-fantasy adventure. Published June 6, 2012
Zadzooks: Falling Skies: The Complete First Season review (Blu-ray)
TNT’s "aliens attack Earth" television series arrives on Blu-ray with an extra to please the comic book reading viewer. Published June 2, 2012
Zadzooks: Air Mail review (iPad)
A gorgeous arcade flight simulation arrives for Apple's motion-sensing tablet to give young gamers a great way to show off their aerobatic skills. Published May 31, 2012
Zadzooks: Max Payne 3 review (Xbox 360)
The resurrection of a beaten down ex-New York police detective comes to disturbingly realistic life in a new third-person cinematic shooter not for the squeamish. Published May 26, 2012
Zadzooks: Starhawk review (PS3)
A futuristic upgrade of a title original to Sony's PS3 arrives to deliver a third-person multiplayer shooter mixing elements of tower defense with vehicular combat in the air and on the ground. Published May 25, 2012
Zadzooks: N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance review (iPad)
Commander Kal Wardin returns to take back Earth in a dynamic first-person shooter built for Apple's mobile gaming tablet. Published May 22, 2012
Zadzooks: Men in Black and Men in Black II (Blu-ray) review
Fans get to enjoy high-definition versions of the Men in Black films with a handful of multimedia games to refresh the sci-fi experience. Published May 12, 2012