• I Read ‘Dracula’ For the First Time

    When it comes to fictional monsters, few have had the staying power of Dracula. Everyone knows the iconic vampire. Over the centuries, he’s been put into pretty much everything. Horror movies, animated comedies, parodies, cross-overs, video games, on and on the list goes. I was first introduced to the legendary monster when I was five…

  • Concord: the Biggest Flop in Gaming History

    Concord: the Biggest Flop in Gaming History

    Well, that was quick. I think Sony just set a new record! A few months ago, during PlayStation’s ‘State of Play‘ May event, we got our first look at Sony’s new IP: ‘Concord‘. First through a cinematic teaser giving us a glimpse of the characters and universe. Then through a preview showing off its hero-shooter…

  • Writer’s Diary September 2024: Progress and a Cover

    Writer’s Diary September 2024: Progress and a Cover

    Welcome back, everyone. It’s been pretty silent on this blog this last month. Not because of any sort of scheduling issue or willingness or anything like that. I’ve just been so busy working on other things that I haven’t made time for it. Rest assured, I haven’t forgotten you guys. There will still be rants…

  • Metro 2035: Setting Roots in the Dark

    Grab your gas mask and cartridges. It’s time to return to the metro. ‘Metro 2033‘ is one of my favorite books that I’ve reviewed. It was an incredible – if horribly depressing – story that established the characters and the world of post-nuclear Russia, with an ending that blew me away. ‘Metro 2034‘ was a…

  • Playing ‘Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine’ as a Newcomer to the Franchise

    Playing ‘Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine’ as a Newcomer to the Franchise

    In the grim darkness of the distant future, there is only war. I’ve wanted to get into the Warhammer franchise for a while now. But between the expensive tabletop game, mountain of novels, mountain of games, and extensive lore, taking that plunge always seemed an extremely daunting task. So I put it under the ‘Maybe…