Category: Daily Rant
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ARCHIVE Day 53: Remembering the Xbox
Original Release: 4/20/18 In case I haven’t made it obvious from my previous posts, I play a lot of video games. Like, a lot, it can be a problem sometimes. So, naturally, I’ve played every major platform available. PC, Playstation, whatever wonderful contraption Nintendo decides to go with every few years, and of course, Microsoft’s…
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Day 176: 9/6/18 Nintendo Direct Predictions
Who the fuck saw this coming? If you’ve been on this blog before, you’ll know that I love me some Nintendo. From Mario to Animal Crossing, I’ve dabbled in every game in every franchise this company has sent out. Is that an exaggeration? Maybe. But my point still stands: my boner for these games is as solid…
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ARCHIVE Day 52: To Create or Critique
Original Release: 4/19/18 One of the most common arguments made against critics is the highly annoying ‘I’d like to see you make something better!’ I despise this argument. Being able to create art and to critique it are two very different things. Sure, both are skills that need practice, but they are still seas apart.…
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Day 175: Hyouka
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Simplicity is Bliss. Most mystery shows focus on something grand and dark. A series of murders, a missing person, a stolen jewel worth ludicrous amounts of cash, or something else along those lines. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it can get pretty samey and predictable.…
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Day 174: Metroid 1 (NES Version) Review
Last night, in a sleep-deprived stupor, I decided to scroll through my collection of classic retro games and spend the night playing through one, much like my father did in his youth. And just like my father, I settled on an NES sci-fi adventure that has been part of my life for as long as…
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