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Bookshops & Bonedust: First Loves and Good Reads
Curse you, real life problems! Kept me from reading this book for months! I absolutely loved Travis Baldree’s last work, ‘Legends & Lattes.’ Few books I’ve read, if any, have made me feel so comfortable and relaxed as that one. Not to mention the phenomenal character writing! It’s a damn near perfect book, and if…
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How the Fallout Show Saved the Franchise

In the last few years, Fallout has been struggling to keep afloat. The once legendary series was bound by controversy and disaster. To this day, ‘Fallout 76’ stands as one of the worst video game launches of all time. It seemed that the franchise was doomed. Even so, when the first teasers for the TV…
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Berserk Manga Review: The Witch

An elf, a child, a noble and her servant, a madwoman, and a deranged psychopath. Quite the collection of weirdos. Perfect for any RPG. But you know what they need to complete the package? A spellcaster. Along with another elf whom I always forget about. But I’m getting ahead of myself. First: a recap. Last…
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Fuck Microsoft

In 2014, Nintendo’s then-latest video game consoles, the Wii U and 3DS, had been underperforming. In response, company CEO and industry icon, the late Satoru Iwata, took a pay cut of a staggering 50%. Why? Because it was either that or begin laying off staff. Would that other executives were so compassionate. Or competent. You’ve…
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Théoden Ednew: A Good King in Bad Times

Tonight we remember those who gave their blood to defend this country. Hail the victorious dead. We’ve lost another legend, everyone. RIP Bernard Hill. Of all the lands of Middle-Earth, I’ve always found Rohan to be the most beautiful. Vast open fields, horses, and badass armor; what more could a fantasy nerd want? No wonder…