The Wrong Side of Heaven and The Death Punch Sound of Hell, Pt. 2

The time has come, Five Finger Death Punch has released Volume Two of their Wrong Side of Heaven, The Righteous side of Hell. This album is different from the first one in many ways including that this album doesn't feature other artists as the previous one had done. This album is entirely new material by Finger Death Punch but does feature “House of The Rising Sun” a folk song that has been covered by bands including the The Animals. As always FFDP continues to amaze as they create such amazing work in such short of time and their sound varies so little from album to album its amazing. Five Finger Death Punch is in my mind the one of the biggest names in music right now and they are doing so much, but they always treat the fans with respect and admiration especially those who are serving in the military.


The first single released off the album, Battle Born, is a great song and shows that the life of a rock star is great, but it very strenuous and it takes a toll on anyone touring and performing day in and day out. Many of the musicians and artists are gone from friends and family for months at a time and it does make it hard for them to sacrifice so much to please their fans. I have seen FFDP twice and each time they always thank the fans for their support and still put on a great show even when the power goes out. The Songs Cradle to the Grave, Here to Die, and A Day in My Life, follow that same awesome Death Punch sound of previous songs like Coming Down and The Pride.


Their rendition of House of the Rising Sun is an incredible song, that like other covers, they basically make it their own. Much like the cover of Bad Company, they add their own lyrics and made slight changes to the song itself. Though the song unquestionably a heavy metal variation of the song you can still hear the folk influence and inspiration from which the song originated from. FFDP has the ability to turn any song into their own even their cover of Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J seemed like they wrote the song itself.


Like previous record the album has a deluxe edition which also features a live version of their songs, but this time its a video rather than just the songs. This offers a great chance to see FFDP anytime you want from the comfort of your living room. As well FFDP goes out of their way to make each performance special in it own way, by changing up songs and even devoting songs to fans and military members. Five Finger Death Punch continuously makes new material and each time its even better than the last.

Back For More Of The Death Punch Sound

It has been a while since my last concert review, but I'm back to tell you about four bands that the went well beyond my expectations. The Line-up included Gemini Syndrome, Miss May I, Escape the Fate, and none other than Five Finger Death Punch. I was expecting big things from Five Finger Death Punch since I last saw them at Mayhem Fest, and on occasion I listen to Escape the Fate, but this was my first time hearing about Miss May I and Gemini Syndrome. In all honesty and respect I wasn't expecting much from them, but I could not have been more wrong and happier that I was. These bands all played incredibly well that it made this possibly the best concert I have ever went to.

Gemini Syndrome was the opening band and they put on a great performance and really set the bar high for the rest of the night. They are a truly unique band in how they sound like if Disturbed were to develop a Metalcore vocalist style. Not only do they sound amazing but they put on one amazing show as well with the crazy stunts and antics they all perform. The Drummer would literally fling his sticks in the air catch them and continue without missing a beat. He even came off the stage after their set to high-five and stamp the bands logo on to people's arms including my own. Though this band has not gained much airplay or publicity, I can see them becoming a big name in the Metal world in due time.


The next band to play was Miss May I, much like Gemini Syndrome, I didn't know much about them but I was really surprised on how well the played and sounded. Like many metalcore bands they offered a variety in theirs songs by incorporating both screaming and melodic vocals on top of great guitar riffs and drum beats. But how they combine both the music and vocals together makes them sound very different compared to other bands in that genre. After hearing Miss May I for the first time I was taken by surprise that these guys sounded so great that I'm surprised I haven't of them before that night.


Escape the Fate was the third band that night and the continued to raise the bar that both Gemini Syndrome and Miss May I had set. Though these guys have been around for a few years and their latest album has gained much deserved attention, they still put on a great show. Their set list had the song “issues” and You're Insane back to back which the whole venue explode with such excitement. Even their banter and jokes in between songs was hilarious and showed these guys are not just musicians and performers. As they went on I was completely astounded on how this night could get any better but it was about to.

The time had Come for Five Finger Death Punch to show the whole world who is the biggest and baddest name in metal and they did it. As the came out playing “Under It Over It” the whole venue became an entire mosh pit with people pushing in every direction. These guys are not only great showmen but they always bring up the topic of American Pride and the soldiers who have and are currently fighting for freedom all over the world. At one point a soldier had crowed surfed over the barrier and Ivan Moody preceded to thank him personally as he walked by him it was just a moving sight. Five Finger Death Punch's popularity has risen immensely in t every time for their continued support he past few years to the point that have headlined event like Mayhem Fest, but they still very humble to
 their fans and the speaks a lot to all the fans. All these bands brought their best and I would recommend them to anyone all you have to do is open your ears, listen, and Headbang.

Me and the Bassist of Escape the Fate

Return of the Metal Kings

It has been three years since Avenged Sevenfold has released an album, but they are back with the release of “Hail to the King”. This is the first album the band doesn't have any musical contributions from the former drummer, The Rev, since his sudden passing in 2009. It is a great record that has been a long time coming with the numerous tours and singles the band has released since “Nightmare” in 2010. Though in comparison to any other Avenged Sevenfold album, the sound is more basic and is reminiscent of 80's British and American Metal music that have inspired bands like Avenged Sevenfold. Even without the musical inspiration and contribution of the Rev, Avenged Sevenfold still finds a way to make mind blowing metal.


The first single released off the album, also called “Hail to the King” exemplifies the album as a whole and the direction it goes in. Many of the songs follow the same pattern of bare bones metal that the album is intended to be. Songs like “shepherd of Fire” and “Doing Time” follow this similar sound, which is very similar to that of New Wave British Metal, is eminent. Also, the Songs “This Means War”, “Requiem”, and “Crimson Day” are more towards the trash metal that bands like Metallica have made popular as well. Though this album has been intended to be a more basic metal vibe than previous albums, it still has that Avenged Sevenfold spirit.


“Hail to The King” is a great album that even though it much different than previous albums it shows that Avenged Sevenfold can pretty much accomplish anything. Though sometimes bands have tried to simplify their music and it fails, but Avenged Sevenfold followed in the footsteps of their predecessors and found as system that works well for them. Though some people have been a little turned off because of this and at first I was skeptical, but it grew on me and I felt they did a great job with this album. Also that this being the first album without The Rev, Avenged Sevenfold is doing a great job in finding a way to succeed.

GTA V First Impressions

Since it's announcement a few years back, the world has been eagerly awaiting the release of GTA V.  As news built and speculations arose.  Finally when we got our first teaser of the world of GTA V we were treated to an array of possibilities. The chance to be not one but 3 main characters and the ability to plan your missions all made the mouths of GTA's faithful fans salivate.   As the original date got closer and closer everyone was gearing up for nights wasted glued to their screens..... Than we got the news the release date was being pushed back for additional development time.  NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.  But in all fairness this was the best move Rockstar has made.  The additional time gave them the means to streamline the game and make it great. 

The game itself is beautiful to look at and graphics are crisp and easy on your eyes.  Unlike previous incarnations even GTA IV was not this visually crisp.  GTA IV was more gritty and sharp.  I am throughly glad that the game itself was taken and given a complete overhaul in the graphics department.  The controls for gun change feel more like "Saints Row" and this is a welcome change to having to cycle through weapons when all you have to do is hold down a button and point to the weapon you want.  The mission retry feature.  THANK THE GODS.  Oh you have no idea how welcome this feature is.  In the past, failing any part of the mission meant going all the way to start and having to redo everything.  GTA San Andreas had a similar retry feature it was more of a progress further into the day kind of thing to skip over long ass driving parts but it was no where near GTA V's mission checkpoint system is much more user friendly and helps progress the game without having to grind for weapons back before the mission has to restart like in previous games.

The story itself feels more natural and the characters are a lot easier to get invested in.  Like Franklin a struggling street thug who wants to get out of the ghetto and make money and not lose himself.  Michael, The stories reluctant hero and his stories plays like a version of Analyze this as displayed in the beginning when he is sitting talking to his therapist.  ((Yes the scene is a reference to Analyze this with Billy Crystal and Robert DeNiero))...... Than you have Trevor he is a bit of a wild card and has the uncanny knack to pull the weak willed to his side and has a way of pulling in Michael and Franklin with his natural leadership abilities even if the two are unwilling to go along at first. 

Overall the game itself so far is intriguing and the story is gripping and I highly recommend you go out and get it.

The Wrong Side of Heaven and The Death Punch Sound of Hell, Pt. 1

With the recent release of their new album, The Wrong Side of Heaven and The Righteous Side of Hell vol. 1, and their tour on Mayhem Fest, Five Finger Death Punch has established themselves as one biggest names in music. Five Finger Death Punch is a metal band that incorporates other genres into their songs to make them unique. The new album features such artists as Tech N9ne, Maria brink of In This Moment, Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed, and metal legend Rob Halford of Judas Priest. These artsits make this album special in numerous ways with the style, talent, and experience they bring to the table. As to with the artists that are featured the songs on the album vary from in your face metal to hip hop inspired covers. If you are willing to spend a little more for the deluxe edition it features a second live album which makes you fell as if your in the mist of a FFDP concert.

The first single off the album, Lift Me Up, Features the vocals of Rob Halford of Judas Priest, is a amazing song that not only offers the new metal sound of FFDP but the British New Wave that Judas Priest has pioneered. Since the songs release it has been played on all rock radio stations and was even the number one song on spotify, over various new pop songs that came out at the same time. The song itself is about how to overcome obstacles in life and rising above the challenges one will face in order to achieve your goals. The song, Anywhere But Here, that features Maria Brink of In This moment is reminiscent of Never Enough from the Way of the First album. It too along with Dot Your Eyes and I.M. Sin have two different versions one featuring the artists, and one with out.

Though Five Finger Death Punch has done covers, but making a Heavy Metal Version of Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J is really interesting. The song Features the rapper Tech N9ne and it is an interesting take on two genres that are often hard to combine. Dot Your Eyes with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed is a amazing metal song that incorporates the hardcore lyrics and sound that Hatebreed represents. On the second CD on the deluxe edition features many of the best FFDP songs live and are the individuality that live songs offer. Wrong Side of Heaven is a great album and places Five Finger Death Punch at the forefront of the music industry.

Five Finger Death Punch has been around for eight years now, and they are becoming one of the biggest names in music. After headlining numerous concerts and festivals including Mayhem Fest, it is evident FFDP will the new face of metal. The new album The Wrong Side of Heaven has been well reviewed by critics and I feel it too has become a staple of how they should continue with this trend of creating music. With the second volume due on the way I'm excited to see what new music and artists will included on the new album. Five Finger Death Punch has become one of my favorite bands and I feel will become one of the biggest music acts in the coming years.

A New Chapter in Generation Nerd

Because we didn't have the qualifications for press passes to AnimeNext convention.  I have decided that I will approach someone who enjoys Anime.  Hopefully this person will be willing to write about their views on Animes/cosplaying/video games and bring anime to the world of Generation Nerd.  Look here for updates and by Sunday I will have more information on this front.

In other blog news.  We are also looking for contributors who loves to talk Comics.

If you or someone you know loves something nerdy please by all means send us two writing samples on the topic you want to talk about on the blog :)

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On the front of Podcasts.  I am looking into doing the talk podcast via skype.  Keep checking back for more details.

The Console Wars Have Begun

The next generation of consoles are coming and already the response to the features, specifications, exclusive games, and price have drawn both praise and condemning responses. This past E3 showed what each system was offering this coming holiday season including games, accessories, and the consoles themselves. PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U are now going all in to win over the people, but two of these consoles have already stumbled out of the gate. Both the Wii U and Xbox One have both failed to meet not only their own expectations, but the public too has voiced their distaste for the systems. I will admit I am biased towards Sony's PlayStation, but how both Nintendo and Microsoft have handled the next generation consoles is pitiful. Unless the Playstation 4 has a major set back than I don't see The Xbox One of the Wii U taking over Playstions 4's huge lead.

Nintendo's Wii U is so far the only next generation console on the market, which gives it a lead over PS4 and Xbox One, but not by much. The Wii U offered some new and interesting methods of gaming, such as the controller being a tv screen, and it more for casual gamers or people who are fans of Nintendo's games. In E3 Nintendo displayed many games that include many of their most popular characters and series, including the new Super Smash Brothers. But this seems a little too late for the Wii U, the console has been on the market for 7 months and it sales have been nothing but minimal at best. The near nonexistence of system exclusives since its release has been possibly the biggest weak spot of the Wii U, which many if the games featured in E3 should have released with the Wii U. Nintnedo's lack of exclusives since releasing the Wii U has hurt the company tremendously and with PS4 and Xbox One nearing their release, the future looks bleak for Nintendo.

The Xbox One has been possibly the most negatively revered console in years to the point where bricks and rocks seem more fun. With inability to play used games, An internet connection every 24 hours, and privacy concerns, the Xbox One has already angered many people in the gaming community. Not to mention the Microsoft Executive who told anyone who doesn't or cannot make the requirements for Xbox One should buy a Xbox 360. I will admit I'm not a marketing expert but if your trying the get people the latest product, don't tell them to buy the soon to be obsolete model. I will give Microsoft some credit for going back on many of the requirements the need for a internet connection once you buy the console to set it up still isolates many people who live without internet. Microsoft is doing its best to regain its fan base since its announcement, and they are listening to all the criticism to make their console better. With all the poor marketing, initial requirements, privacy concerns and the price of $499 per unit it seems the Xbox One is already dead in the water.

The PlayStation 4, has been so far the only console that is really aimed at the gaming community. Sony learned a lot from their handling of PS3, being released a year later and more expensive than the Xbox 360, and have promised a lot and delivered. As I said I'm a Sony person so there is some bias here, but the reality is Sony hasn't made any of mistakes that Nintendo and Microsoft have made with their systems. With that Sony didn’t just sit back and watch, they noticed the faults and took advantage and have received outstanding reviews from many media outlets. The PS4 is proving time and time again that its the system of future and its showing in the numbers of pre-orders and sony's own sales have exceeded their own projections. Though interestingly enough when I pre-ordered my PS4 at my local Gamestop the Xbox One slots were already filled and I was the fourth to last for PS4. Sony has come a long way from the its mishandling of the PS3 Launch and the lessons it learned have served them well in the PS4.

CCR Revisited

In one of the best artist collaborations in a long time, John Fogerty has done it again with his new album “Wrote a Song for Everyone”. Best known for his days with Creedence Clearwater Revival or CCR as well as his solo career, John Fogerty has brought together a variety of artists to help in rerecording songs from his days with CCR. Some of these artists include Kid Rock, My Morning Jacket, Bob Seger, and the Foo Fighters all with John Fogerty providing vocals and guitar. The songs themselves are fantastic and offer a new vibe to these classics, like the Foo Fighters rendition of Fortunate Son, which took it from a grass roots rock to a more hard rock sound. Albums like these are few and far between, mostly because this album is for anyone and everyone young and old.

If there was one band that would be considered the most underrated, It would be Creedence Clearwater Revival. They were from an era of music that produced such artists as The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, and The Rolling Stones, which filled the airwaves. Though many of their hits like Fortunate Son, Bad Moon Rising, and Born on the Bayou are played regularly on classic rock stations. I grew up listening to the many songs Creedence Clearwater Revial have made and hearing them in a different tone with the contributing artists own flair is incredible. Each artist in the album brings their own unique sound to the table which will definitely appeal to people who haven't heard CCR or John Fogerty before.

The album itself contains songs from John Fogerty's days in Creedence Clearwater Revival and a few new ones. The numerous artists that have been included range from the Hard Rocking Foo Fighters, the country sound of Keith Urban, and the old time rock and roll of Bob Seger. Though to no surprise, Fortunate Son featuring the Foo Fighters is the first song, which as I said is a great take on the old classic. Born on the Bayou with Kid Rock and Who'll Stop the Rain with Bob Seger sound just like the originals right down the roots rock gritty guitar and vocals. On top of the old stuff the new songs Mystic Highway and Wrote a Song for Everyone featuring Tom Morello are amazing in their own way. The numerous other artists included make this album a unique work of art that will be a favorite of mine for years to come.

Master Mind F#$@ed

What do you get when you mix an ex British Security Agent, a school filled with the children of ten richest people in America and a hacker rebel skater……. You get Masterminds……. What were expecting Paul Blart Mall Cop Two?  No in 1997 two years after what had appeared to be the final Die Hard Movie.  A movie hit the screen with the tag line “The criminal mastermind of the century.  Just met his match.”  To say nothing else to not go into the levels of depravity and one liners, you can say this movie is cheesy, a Die Hard light, or Die Hard Rip off.  And you would be right on all accounts.  But either way lets dig into this shit hole of a movie and see if we can’t find a nugget of gold.

The movie starts out with our main character Ozzie.  Ozzie is your typical everyday….. wait what the fuck is that a dial up internet cloaker program?  Ugh already this movie even for it’s’ time the technology is outdated.  A V.23 modem in 97 was out of date as V.23 ran at 1.2K during a time when 56K was wide spread and in use.  Lets also look at the fact he is hacking into a MOVIE STUDIO by playing a gaming which is by far the weakest excuse for security even with a one minute time limit to quote “find the exit”.  Even if this was a viable security protocol WHICH IT ISN’T why in the name of god’s green earth would you make your security that easy to crack into?  You find out in the morning scene that Ozzie has hacked into the Studio to get a pre-release copy of Scream 2……..  Wait so you mean to tell me Dimension Film Studio was hacked into and brought down by a 1.2k modem and a joy stick…….. WOW Movie….. Wow.  

That aside, lets continue on shall we.  Ozzie after being caught by his father who just so happens to also be a computer wiz and extremely wealthy……. Okay one quick point you work as an executive for a multibillion dollar company and best friends with your boss who owns the company and you can’t afford to have the latest Technology in your home………….. words they fail me at this point…. Words fail me.

Ozzie is punished by his step mother Helen who tasks Ozzie with bringing his step sister to school Shady Glen.  Shady Glen a private school for the overly privileged children of wealthy families, and the place of origin for Ozzie’s misbegotten rebellious phase.  In which we meet Raif (Patrick Stewart) the new Security consultant to Shady Glen.  After one last prank to the security guard at the gate it is revealed that Raif Bentley has plotted to and has taken over the school and inadvertently trapped Ozzie in the school also.  

The plan is simple siege the school, hold the children of the ten wealthiest people in America ransom and get away via tunnels once you have the cash and leave the cops to think you are leaving by demanded helicopter…..  At least the plan in Air Heads made more sense.  Back to the story, wait the children of the 10 wealthiest people in America go to the same school.  Movie you are making this so hard for me to show your shining moments.  

So Bentley and his band of miscreants siege Shady Glen and proceed to hold all the children until such a time when a negotiator is called in.  Demands are made and the ransom on the ten children continues on until the money is delievered.  Problem, during this time Bentley and his crew are being messed with by our Rebelious Anti-Hero Ozzie and his multitool walky talky….  I would seriously love to get the specs on this thing cause it did a lot of shit.  Had an impressive range, had built in wires to take control of the the loud speakers, and I am pretty sure it controlled the TV as well I could be wrong.  Through out these shenanigans ozzie finds himself in the security control room.  Which instead of doing something smart like disarming the school and breaking the terminal  he proceeds to get a few bits of info and lock the door.  Really genius boy?  You can wire a security system to auto wipe your hard drive, modify a walky talky into an all purpose tool.  Reroute a security camera feed to view porn.  But all you can think to do  is a get a list of names and lock a door when you have full access to the school’s security brain.  John McLane you are not sir.  

Despite all the plot holes and obvious facepalm moments and out of wack story telling on the director’s part.  Masterminds is brainless fun.  If you do not pick at it to much and shut off what you know to be true it is bearable.  The shining moments come from the two leads Patrick Stewart while not particularly taking the role seriously makes a convincing villain over acted at times but hey what can you do it was a paycheck right Patrick wink wink nudge nudge.

Overall I give this move six out of ten.  Masterminds tries to take itself seriously but it fails so hard.  I mean can you honestly tell me that you don’t watch a train wreck as it happens.  This is a guilty pleasure for me and I do find myself watching it from time to time when I am feeling like I need to watch something to make me laugh.   

Metal of a Different Variety

            After a nearly two month hiatus from concerts, I saw three energetic and badass bands that have recently gained much deserving mainstream success and radio play. Eye Empire, All That Remains, and Volbeat all put on an outstanding performance that really spoke to me. The bands themselves come from various different variations and genres of rock and metal that really complement each other while giving the audience a diverse experience. I would recommend anyone who enjoys hard rock or heavy metal to see any of these bands if they get the chance. These bands deserve all the radio airtime and attention that any band is getting right now for not only putting on a great show, but for being a great people as well.

            Eye Empire is a band that I personally only heard recently and occasionally on the radio, and I thought they were decent. After the show, this all changed, I am now a fan of them with not only their great music but their dedication to their fans, specifically military members who deserve our thanks as well. Eye Empire is really something else, they a combination of a hard rock sound with a little industrial and heavy metal mixed into their songs that give it that extra kick. In most concerts, the first band to play isn’t usually one that the audience goes to see or gets involved in, but there are exceptions and Eye Empire is one of them. These guys have only been around for a couple of years, but they have a lot of potential and I am hoping for more material to come out really soon.

            The next band to play was All That Remains, who also have gotten really popular with their recent single Stand Up, Stand Up. My friend who also attended the concert with me had used that particular song in her fashion show recently, and she even made a sign hoping they would see her. When they began playing she held up the sign and the lead singer Philip Labonte noticed and said “That’s F***ing Awesome”. He even pointed it out to the other members of the band who smiled and laughed as well. When their set ended the bassist had given my friend a water bottle and in it was a guitar pick, which is something you hardly ever see anymore.

            Other than the my friend being acknowledged by the band, All That Remains was incredible with how they sounded just like their albums. If you haven’t listened to them before, Do it, they have a variety of sings that are all over the rock and metal spectrum. Songs like Stand Up, Stand Up are more for hard rock and metal listeners, while Two Weeks and This Calling are more for Metalcore and Melodic Death Metal Fans. I have only recently started listening to them, but they certainly won me over on how well they play. All That Remains is a band I would see again and again, their take on metal is honestly one in a million.

            The Headliner, Volbeat, was next and I was interested to hear them because songs like Heaven Nor Hell and Hangman’s Body Count are just great. Like the other bands that were playing Volbeat was a rock band but they added their own flair into their songs. Even though these guys are from Denmark, you can hear that true American rock and roll sound from guys like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash into their songs. Just look at their logo it’s a skull with wings and hair like Elvis’s and when they started playing ring of fire it was just amazing. Out of respect to the recent passing of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman, Volbeat began playing an excerpt from Raining Blood. All the bands that played were incredible and diverse in their genres of music, which made the whole experience beyond what I could imagine.

Da Vinci's Demons: A New Look Into The Man Who Defined The Renaissance

            Leonardo Da Vinci, known throughout the world as one of the greatest minds in human history, along with being the most revered person during the renaissance. His genius and intellect spread to numerous interests including painting, sculpting, architecture, mathematics, Engineer, inventor, and geologist. He has been portrayed in various other forms of media including Assassins Creed II and its sequel, Assassins Creed Brotherhood, where he made equipment for the games main character. In the Starz TV series, Da Vinci’s Demons, elevates Leonardo Da Vinci from supporting character to full-fledged action hero, who uses his superior thinking to overcome any obstacle.

            The series portrays Leonardo Da Vinci, Played by Tom Riley, when he lived in the city of Florence and was busy working as a painter as well as an inventor. The show mainly focuses on not only Da Vinci’s life but the political and social happenings surrounding the renaissance. The episode features such powerful figures of the renaissance such as Pope Sixtus IV who seems to be concerned with Leonardo. This is due to Leonardo being contracted by the Medici family to rival the Vatican’s growing power in Italy. During this time Italy was divided with numerous kingdoms and city-states fighting for power including Florence, Venice, and the Vatican.

            The scenery of the sets and the city itself are stunning with great CG affects that make Florence come to life. In my honest opinion, the show resembles the video game Assassins Creed II with so many famous landmarks that can be seen throughout the show. The programs portrayal of Da Vinci’s thought process itself is incredible as it just doesn’t reveal the genius but also sometimes the madness that people like Da Vinci inspire from. There are many people that describe him as a heretic or as deviant, but that what makes him so unlike any other person at the time. Though the greatest quality was not letting this stop him from expanding his knowledge to point where he far beyond his time and it’s still hard to fathom what he was capable of.

            As a character Leonardo, is quite similar in many aspects but different in other compared to other forms of media. Such as in Assassins Creed II and Brotherhood, where Leonardo is often doing numerous tasks at once while helping the Main Character. Now that he has become the Main Protagonist, he uses his understanding of the current situation to be able to take action. His willingness to fight a battle, regardless of the circumstances, is impressive and shows that one must use his mind to overcome any obstacle set forth. Leonardo himself, I feel, is a combination of numerous qualities that can be seen regularly in television shows, movies, and video games.  This includes Doctors Who’s, Jack Harkness’s willingness to fight and sexual appetite, Tony Stark’s superior intelligence, inventive skill and flash, even The Doctors ability to analyze any scenario. Da Vinci’s Demons is quite the conspiracy laden program that draws viewers deeper into the plot and also offers the action, sex, and drunken debauchery that we all enjoy to watch.