Sentences with phrase «solid debuted for»

First of all, I've been a huge fan of the series ever since Metal Gear Solid debuted for the original PlayStation.

But with the controls implementation difficult to get a handle on and the graphics looking unfinished, the Wii tennis throne remains slightly out of reach, but it's a solid debut for the franchise.

That's a solid debut for the kidnapping drama and just a bit under the $ 23.8 million that The Town put up...

While Hive may still be a relatively new brand in the North American market, Hive View's graceful lines, simple controls and dependable features represent a solid debut for this smart home camera.

Not exact matches

It was a warm welcome for Jennifer Lopez during a particularly cold time of year Thursday night as NBC's «Shades of Blue» had a solid debut.

Marking his Arsenal debut with a win and a clean sheet against his old club, Petr Cech looked rock solid at the back for the Gunners in this morale - boosting victory.

Arsenal Almunia 7 — Had little to do, but what he did do he did well Sagna 7 — Lost the ball a couple of times but reliable as ever Gallas 9 — Excellent game, this season will be an important one for the Frenchman and this was a great way to start it Clichy 7 — Didn't put a foot wrong Fabregas 9 — Wonderful performance capped with a brace (Ramsey) 7 — The Welsh Cesc is coming along nicely Vermaelen 9 — An assured debut that left me forgetting about the absence of Kolo Denilson 8 — Top notch display Song Billong 8 — Solid and measured Arshavin 8 — Kept going from the 1st to the final minute Van Persie 8 — No goals, but two assists and a hand in an other (Eduardo) 7 — Lethal finisher showed what he is all about in his cameo Bendtner 8 — Really impressed me and is continuing to improve every game (Eboue) 7 — Helped close out the game.

The Swiss international will be looking for a solid second season after receiving various levels of criticism during his debut campaign.

The awkward transition from Kahn to Neuer; Rensing debuted for Bayern in 2003 but due t0 the omnipresent Oliver Kahn never managed to establish himself as more than a solid # 2.

The debutant could not do much for either of Forest's goals, but overall, he put in a solid debut performance between the sticks for Hudson's side.

The film is anchored by two excellent central performances; normally known for stand - up comedy, Dave Johns as the titular character delivers solid work in his film debut but it's Hayley Squires as the single mother of two who finds herself in some devastating circumstances that truly captures your heart.

There are some definite kinks to iron out but Grand Slam Tennis is an overall solid debut in a franchise with a lot of potential and is sure to satisfy those looking for a casual game of tennis.

Making his feature debut, writer - director Yan England, who scored an Oscar nomination for his 2011 short «Henry,» has a solid - enough feel for the stresses of adolescence, particularly when the cruelty of the many bears down on the few.

This was a solid directorial debut for Dean Devlin and I look forward to seeing what else he does with the horror / thriller genre.

Boyd has put together a solid team for his feature debut, in which a range of well - chosen locations are shot with crisp precision by Martim Vian.

Without them, «Margin Call» probably would have been a complete bore, but as it stands, it's a solid debut that's worth seeing for the cast alone.

Other directors may have attempted to go for sticky emotional scenes, a la Wedding Crashers, to make their point, but Showalter, here in his feature - length directorial debut, has a maturity to suggest he could become a solid comedy director, if he so chooses to take that path in the future.

Baruchel is a busy guy at the moment, fitting the Goon 2 shoot into his hiatus from the FXX comedy series Man Seeking Woman, which was picked up for a second season after a solid debut earlier this year.

Sinister (Solid Rock Fist Up)-- Ethan Hawke makes his horror film debut in this twisted tale about a true crime writer so desperate for another hit he moves his family into the home of a grisly murder.

For more on Kojima and the future of Metal Gear, you can check out our report from the PAX Prime panel, as well as Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes» North American cinematic debut from the same panel.

It may not have the rich visual flourishes that a David Fincher or a Danny Boyle might have brought to the table, but Sorkin, in a solid directing debut, knows instinctively how to shuffle images, dialogue and music together for maximum narrative drive.

He is the creator of «The River,» a paranormal jungle adventure for ABC, which premiered to solid numbers last week with a two - part debut.

«Kelly & Cal» marks solid feature debuts for both director Jen McGowan and screenwriter Amy Lowe Starbin.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for Nintendo Switch manages a solid debut in Japan despite the country's usual resilience to remasters.

Though the performances are surprisingly weak for a director that also plies his trade as an actor, «Man of Tai Chi» is nonetheless a solid debut from Reeves who smartly lets the action speak for itself.

While Disney has spent the last few years revisiting plenty of movies which left room for improvement in their DVD debuts, The New Groove Edition is a surprising step backwards, which even loses some elements of the original one - disc release and only makes the solid (now out - of - print) Collector's Edition pricier and harder to find.

But between a mix of solid reviews from critics and a masterfully executed marketing campaign prior to its debut, Black Panther managed to capitalize on a moment when audiences are yearning for more diversity in mainstream movies.

The Matthew McConaughey - Jared Leto AIDS drama «Dallas Buyers Club» got off to solid start in its limited box - office debut, taking in $ 264,128 from nine theaters for a $ 29,347 per - screen average.

Edgerton is a rather solid filmmaker, but his direction outdoes his writing (more on that later), so it's a mixed bag of a directorial debut for the multi hyphenate.

Dano continues to impress in his second outing with Dayton and Faris, while Kazan, although solid as the title character, deserves more kudos for her debut screenplay, creating a charming and mostly original love story that doesn't always go in the direction you're expecting.

As far as directorial debuts go, I would say this is a solid start for Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy (Paddy).

It's not surprising once you consider the incredible hype surrounding the game itself — as a reminder, it's been over seven years since Metal Gear Solid IV: Guns of the Patirots, which debuted exclusively for PlayStation 3 on June 12, 2008.

A number of portable spin - offs would follow, as the series became one of the key selling points for the PlayStation Portable, but Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots would mark Metal Gear «s debut on PlayStation 3.

A.J. Finn is the pseudonym for veteran William Morrow book editor Dan Mallory, so it should come as no surprise that his debut thriller's familiar Hitchcockian overtones, unreliable narrator and solid twists are handled impeccably.

As middle - class, Midwestern girl Lee learns to swim among the sharks at her upscale boarding school, Sittenfeld perfectly captures all the pain and drama of growing up, making for a solid, perceptive debut.

But her laughter was as loud as her shouting... In Lisa Ko's debut The Leavers, her two protagonists» quirks are on display and their love for each other is palpable and solid.

«With her knack for beautiful prose and striking detail, this is a solid follow - up to her debut.»

Whether you end up going traditional (increasingly rare for debut authors) or self - publishing, you will need a solid marketing platform.

Solid Gold recently debuted a new look for the brand, with updates extending across every touchpoint, including the company's website and packaging.

Sam Fisher has been on the PS3 and Solid Snake has also been on the PS3, I think it's time for Gabe Logan to make is debut.

It's not surprising once you consider the incredible hype surrounding the game itself — as a reminder, it's been over seven years since Metal Gear Solid IV: Guns of the Patirots, which debuted exclusively for PlayStation 3 on June 12, 2008.

The game is also the first Level - 5 title to be released on PC and for a debut, it's a solid one.

With the long - awaited retail and digital debut of Gears of War 4, The Coalition have not only proven that the franchise is in good hands but they have laid a solid foundation for future stories and spinoffs ripe for further exploration down the road.

Not only did 2017 play host to some of the best games in the current generation, it also laid down a solid foundation full of great experiences for players to enjoy while waiting for the bigger releases of 2018 to make their debut.

If you don't know about this game, you're missing out — after its debut in MoMA back in 2012, it became the one of the first 14 games selected by the museum for having made history, inspiring classics like Ico and Metal Gear Solid.

The latest trailer for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain made its debut at Gamescom 2015, previewing more of the next entry's cinematics and open - world gameplay after the jump.

Ever since it debuted in late 2010, «Marvel Pinball» has done solid business for the team over at Zen Studios, with both the original four pinball table releases and several add - ons, including a new «Vengeance and Virtue» downloadable pack that released in 2011.

Looking back, it's downright embarrassing that none of us, at AlienLion, managed to immediately connect the above Phantom Pain trailer to Metal Gear Solid, when it debuted on VGA X. Sure, someone half - heartedly pointed out the fact that the main dude's mullet looked eerily similar to Snake's, before getting hushed out of the room, but we didn't even suspect that it could be a fake trailer for MGS, even after seeing Kojima's troll face immediately follow the premiere.

Since its independent days as Psygnosis - and the epic debut of the WipEout series back on the PlayStation in 1995 - Sony's Studio Liverpool has earned a solid reputation as a leading racing game developer, and the recent Formula 1 game for PS3 shows that it's in great form today.

For the artist's second Hong Kong exhibition, Fernández will debut 24 solid graphite and pencil landscapes as an immersive installation.