• Couatl: Your Smarter, Cooler Serpent Buddy (Best of the Bestiary)

    Couatl: Your Smarter, Cooler Serpent Buddy (Best of the Bestiary)

    Credit where it’s due: putting this guy next to the Cockatrice really highlights this monster’s divine beauty. The Couatls are one of the most interesting creatures in the entire book! They have intriguing lore full of creative possibilities, a truly beautiful and intriguing design, and some incredible abilities that lend themselves to interesting combat opportunities!…

  • The Many Challenges of Adapting a Book to Film

    The Many Challenges of Adapting a Book to Film

    A common complaint about Hollywood (and an entirely justified one) is in regards to a total lack of originality. Reboots, remakes, and sequels are cranked out practically every month. Among all these complaints, one that has recently gotten much quieter is adaptations. Specifically, book adaptations. These are incredibly hit or miss. There are some adaptations…

  • Chapter 2: The Mountain Built Atop Glass (Energia: Titans of Verità)

    Energia: Titans of Verità Prologue Chapter 1 Anna didn’t remember leaving the police station. As far as she was concerned, her body had simply lifted itself into the air and floated out of the holding cell, through the hallway, into the lobby, and out the door. The sound of officers busy at work surrounded her…

  • The Ups and Downs of Anime Video Games

    The Ups and Downs of Anime Video Games

    Video games are an interesting art form when it comes to appearances. Mario has a bright, carefree and cartoon-like aesthetic. Meanwhile, Naughty Dog games like Uncharted or The Last of Us prefer a more realistic graphical style. Many games share the same style, but no two styles look similar. Anime games are an odd exception.…

  • Battle For The Grid: A Good, Albeit Cheap, Power Rangers Game

    Battle For The Grid: A Good, Albeit Cheap, Power Rangers Game

    The 90s were fucking weird. Rap was on the rise, even if a good ninety percent of it was absolute garbage. The commercials were equal parts terrible and amazing. But most important of all: American kids across the world were introduced to the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers! Power Rangers is not a thing that should have taken…