amphoreus, like any ancient greece adjacent world, utilizes philosophical concepts to convey it’s message. “this is a story about love”. cyrene as a character represents love and affirmation of one’s fate, nietzsche’s amor fati, a concept visualized by “marrying” one’s own fate.
Highkey the quickest path to trans acceptance is to have some corny safe but likable fictional character that even 80 year old politicians will see and go aw maybe they do deserve rights
The legendary voice of Cyclops across TV and games, Norm Spencer, passed away six years ago today at the age of 62 🕊️
Norm Spencer was Cyclops. ❤️🕯️
Spencer gave Scott Summers the firm, commanding presence that made him feel like the X-Men’s field leader. He was also the voice behind those unforgettable “Previously, on X-Men…” recaps that instantly told fans another adventure was about to begin.
And his Marvel legacy didn’t stop with the show. Spencer carried Cyclops into Spider-Man: The Animated Series and classic fighting games, where his booming “Optic Blast!” became permanently attached to the character.
Some of his most remembered roles include:
Cyclops / Scott Summers (X-Men: The Animated Series)
Cyclops / Scott Summers (Spider-Man: The Animated Series)
Cyclops (X-Men: Children of the Atom)
Cyclops (X-Men vs. Street Fighter)
Cyclops (Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter)
Cyclops (Marvel vs. Capcom 2)
Drax the Destroyer (Silver Surfer)
Billy Blazes (Rescue Heroes)
Hades (Mythic Warriors: Guardians of the Legend)
Sly Fox (Dumb Bunnies)
Cyclops has had other voices since.
But for fans who grew up with the ’90s X-Men, Norm Spencer is still the sound of Scott Summers putting on the visor and taking command.
Rest in peace, Norm Spencer. Six years gone, never forgotten. 🕊️
Fable – New Quest Gameplay Details:
🔹 Start your journey as a child
🔹 Open world from the beginning
🔹 Interact with 1,000+ characters
🔹 Romance, marry, and buy any/all houses
🔹 Reputation & morality systems with meaningful choices
🔹 Bowerstone & Bloodstone confirmed
🔹 Seamlessly switch between melee, ranged & magic
🔹 Spells include Fireball, Lightning, Blades, Lift, Rush, Push & Befoul
🔹 Combine abilities for powerful combat combos
🔹 New enemies including Hollow Folk, Wraiths & Lantern Keepers
🔹 60 FPS option on consoles
Coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 23, 2027.