• Berserk Manga Review: The Witch

    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…

  • Fuck Microsoft

    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…

  • Théoden Ednew: A Good King in Bad Times

    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…

  • Last Argument of Kings: Can a Man Change?

    Rocks fall and everyone dies. That’s it. That’s the review. See you later, everyone. Up to this point, I’ve really enjoyed the First Law trilogy! ‘The Blade Itself‘ was a fantastic introduction that hooked me on this world and its characters almost immediately. ‘Before They Are Hanged‘ further developed the cast, developing them into a…

  • The Day of the Doctor: Why the 50th Anniversary is Peak Doctor Who

    The Day of the Doctor: Why the 50th Anniversary is Peak Doctor Who

    When Doctor Who returned in 2005, it came with some massive changes from its Classic counterpart. The tone was darker, the presentation modernized (for the time) and the lore met with some dramatic changes. One in particular stood out from all the rest: the Time War. The great battle between Time Lords and Daleks that…