• What Makes a ‘Real’ Final Fantasy Game?

    What Makes a ‘Real’ Final Fantasy Game?

    In the months since Final Fantasy XVI’s release, there’s been quite a bit of discourse around the game. Say what you will about the game quality wise. It goes without saying that you’re allowed to like or dislike a game. However, I’ve noticed a common sentiment cropping up that I find fairly interesting. “Final Fantasy…

  • Why We Need the Bat Family

    Few comic book characters have been brought to the big screen as many times as Batman. Just about the only one that can compete at this point is Spider-Man. From Adam West to Christian Bale, Michael Keaton to George Clooney, Ben Affleck to Robert Pattinson, we can hardly go five years without a new version…

  • The Raven and Why Poetry is Better Than You Think

    Back in high school, I took a creative writing course. Shocking, I know, but I wanted an actually enjoyable class and an easy A. It was divided into four units, one for each term. Non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and a fourth that I can’t remember (this was nearly a decade ago, alright, get off my back.)…

  • Creed: Ringing the Bell on a New Champion

    Creed: Ringing the Bell on a New Champion

    One series down. One more to go. Despite my many, many grievances with the later films, I still (mostly) enjoyed my time with the Rocky movies. We had one genuinely incredible movie, followed by a lot of dumb fun with some highlights and mind-shattering lows. If nothing else, they gave me plenty to talk about.…

  • Berserk Manga Review: Conviction Saga (Part 11)

    Berserk Manga Review: Conviction Saga (Part 11)

    Welcome back, one and all, to the happiest manga ever penned! Hope you’re all ready for a party! It’s finally time for the festival! There’s even going to be a bonfire! Why is everyone screaming? Today, we’re covering the following chapters: ‘Shadows of Idea’ doesn’t waste time getting into the nightmare fuel. As evil spreads…