We’ve been riding on a wave of euphoria all week, which meant that we were bound for a big crash. Here it is: today at the Cannes Film Festival, Jackie Chanannouncedhis retirement from action films. His final big performance will be in this year’sChinese Zodiac, the third film in theArmour of Godtrilogy. Chan still plans to do movies, but he wants to focus on more dramatic roles. Know what, though? The man deserves it. After more than 100 films, I would be surprised if hewasn’ttired and aching all over.
What really disappoints me is that there doesn’t seem to be any fresh-faced martial arts icons in the making anymore. Jet Li, Donnie Yen, even Jason Statham are getting up there in years. Who’s going to take over oncetheyretire? I thought Tony Jaa would be the next big thing, but his latest movies languish in direct-to-video hell out West. Meanwhile, other promising stars, like Yanin Vismitananda fromChocolateandRaging Phoenix, don’t seem to be getting the proper exposure. In this modern industry of CGI pizzazz and big-ticket actors who only receive fight training for single film roles, is there any room for a new breakout martial arts superstar?
While you ponder that somber quandry, check out today’s highlights. We reviewWarlock – Master of the Arcaneand the Origin EON15-S laptop, 38 Studios has big money problems,Rayman Originsfinally gets a release date on 3DS, and girlfriends ofDiablo IIIplayers get free vibrators.
Destructoid Original:Friday Night Fights: Man on FireThis weekend Dtoid TV: Put Ashley in the dumpster foreverWeekend PC download deals: God games, Ubisoft, Saints RowThe DTOID Show: Borderlands, Sly Cooper, & Amalur
Community:Community blogs of5/18Forum thread of the day:Final Fantasy for beginnersContests:Contest: Win an Xbox 360 and Call of Duty: Black Ops II!
Reviews:Review: Warlock – Master of the ArcaneReview: Origin EON15-S
News:Club Nintendo’s 3DS Game Card Case is back in stock!PSN adds pre-purchase feature for SorceryKingdoms of Amalur dev can’t pay employeesOrigin to distribute crowd-funded games free for 90 daysSomething seems to be up with Brothers in Arms: Furious 4Sound Shapes teams up with Superbrothers and Jim GuthrieMLG Spring Arena 2 airing NOW!Because We May indie game sale should be a memorable oneGrand plans for Tropes vs Women in Video Games
Offbeat:Significant other playing Diablo III? Get a free vibrator
Media:Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time coming to PS VitaNHL 13 announced, will deliver new AI and skating physicsRayman Origins 3DS’ retail release finally gets finalizedHere’s what 38 Studios’ Project Copernicus looks likeOne more trailer for Harley Quinn’s Revenge couldn’t hurtSkyGoblin releases The Journey Down: Chapter One in HDThe Secret World talks combat and skills
