• Father: The Dwarf in the Flask (The Mind of a Character)

    Father: The Dwarf in the Flask (The Mind of a Character)

    I have had a productive time in self-isolation! I’ve blasted through several short games, finished editing on several chapters of Energia, and picked up a book I dropped a while ago. But most of my time has been spent rewatching some of my favorite shows for future reviews. Starting with one of my all-time favorite…

  • Reflecting on the First Book I Ever Wrote

    Reflecting on the First Book I Ever Wrote

    I had a terrifying realization today. Let me tell you a quick story from my youth. When in the sixth grade, I was a pretty aimless kid. I never thought about my future, at least not any further than after that school day. My priorities at the time were simple: get through the day, go…

  • Devils Part 7: Malebranche, the Horned Devil (Best of the Bestiary)

    Devils Part 7: Malebranche, the Horned Devil (Best of the Bestiary)

    I can speak from experience on this one! I used him once as a boss fight to hint at the upcoming Devil subplot. He would have been the coolest enemy they’ve faced so far, had they not fought a dragon the next session and an Aboleth in the last. Horned Devils, otherwise known as Malebranche, is…

  • The Uncharted Movie is Already a Disaster and It Isn’t Even Out Yet

    The Uncharted Movie is Already a Disaster and It Isn’t Even Out Yet

    Recently, video game movies have been doing pretty well! Both Detective Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog have enjoyed financial success and earned some half-decent reviews from lots of critics, myself included. Movies like Dragon Quest: Your Story and Ni No Kuni, both on Netflix, have also done fairly well for themselves, although they haven’t been…

  • Haikyu!!: Making Volleyball Cool For Weebs

    Haikyu!!: Making Volleyball Cool For Weebs

    Let’s be honest: how many Haikyu!! fans actually care about volleyball? I doubt the number is all that high. Granted, if I’ve learned anything over the last two years, it’s that I’m very often wrong. For years, I never understood the hype behind this show. I mean, come on! It’s a show about volleyball! Sure,…