Breaking it all Down

Posted on February 8, 2026February 7, 2026 by Alexander Case

Linux Diaries Redux: Roll-My-Own NAS

A while back, I attempted to move my main computer over from Windows to a Windows/Linux Dual Boot setup. It didn’t work out. Now it’s time to try a different approach.

Posted on February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 by Alexander Case

Anime Review: A Mangka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace

In the Fall 2025 Season, we got an example of the genre of anime that I’d describe as “metatexual works about making anime and manga”. That series, A Mangka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace, isn’t as instructive or informative on how the industry works as other shows and manga series, like Monthly Girl’s Nozaki-kun, but it also avoids the self-indulgent pitfalls of Western works about how dramatic pieces of art get made. This makes for a series where a lot of the jokes just work, and it’s generally a fun experience.

Posted on February 6, 2026January 4, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 186: God Is A Dick

We learn about Ultima’s involvement in the world’s creation.

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Posted on February 5, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 185: Storming the Castle

Now we have to storm the castle.

Posted on February 4, 2026January 19, 2026 by Alexander Case

Anime Review: Princess Principal

Another Anime Review this week, with a look at the Steampunk series Princess Principal.

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‘Solecism’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Posted on February 3, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 184: Gatehouse

Next, we have to storm the gatehouse.

Posted on February 2, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 183: Behemoth Battle

We have to get past a Behemoth.

Posted on February 1, 2026January 30, 2026 by Alexander Case

Minor Tweaks I’d Make To Final Fantasy XIV’s Starting Job Lineup

Lately, I’ve been putting some real thought into the selection of starting jobs in Final Fantasy XIV, what cities they’re connected to, and what the flavor of those cities is. In particular, I think, were I able to do so, I’d make a few changes.

Posted on January 31, 2026January 25, 2026 by Alexander Case

Dragonlance: Shadows of the Dragon Queen Part 16: Slippery When Wet

This time, we love it when a plan comes together.

Posted on January 30, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 182: Orb!

I finish off the last of these marks and move forward with the story.

Posted on January 29, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 181: Lizards & Lasers

Got two more marks to slay.

Posted on January 28, 2026January 11, 2026 by Alexander Case

Anime Review: Call of the Night Seasons 1 & 2

I take a look at a couple of seasons of Anime that I’ve completely overlooked on this channel.

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Season 1
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Posted on January 27, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 180: The Hunt Continues

Next up is a nasty Goblin.

Posted on January 26, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 179: Seeking Rare Materials

I start another group of hunts for upgrade materials.

Posted on January 25, 2026January 24, 2026 by Alexander Case

Anime Explorations Episode 40 Boys Over Flowers K-Drama (eps. 1-12)

This month, for Lunar New Year, we’re watching the first half (episode 1-12) of the K-Drama adaptation of Boys Over Flowers.

Episode 40: Boys Over Flowers K-Drama (eps. 1-12)
This month, for Lunar New Year, we’re watching the first half (episode 1-12) of the K-Drama adaptation of Boys Over Flowers. Next Month, we’re watching the TV Series Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works.

Posted on January 24, 2026January 23, 2026 by Alexander Case

Quick Notes on Projects

Life stuff has gotten in the way a little when it comes to doing my regular weekend reviews. However, there is some good news! Nintendo Power Retrospectives will be coming back next month, as I’ve figured out a few of the technical hiccups I’ve been running into.

Posted on January 23, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 178: Catching Up At Home

Time to catch up with what’s going on at the Hideaway.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

Posted on January 22, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 177: Trials of Odin

I take on my first trial – this one for Odin.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

Posted on January 21, 2026January 5, 2026 by Alexander Case

My Favorite Anime of 2025

It’s time to take a look at my Top 8 Anime of 2025.

Footage of all anime series is used under fair use for purposes of criticism.

‘Solecism’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/get-involved/ways-to-give
Reproductive Health Care: https://www.charitynavigator.org/search?causes=Reproductive%20health%20care
Trans Rights: https://www.charitynavigator.org/search/?causes=LGBTQ%20rights

Posted on January 20, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 176: One Does Not Simply Walk Into Waloed

We explore the plains outside of Stonhyrr.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

Posted on January 19, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 175: The Black Gate

It’s time to seek out the gates of Stonhyrr.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

Posted on January 18, 2026January 10, 2026 by Alexander Case

Anime Review: My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s

The other Isekai anime I took a look at in the Fall 2025 season was My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s, or “My Status as an Assassin” for short. This one was much more conventional in terms of an Isekai anime, but it handles its characterization and worldbuilding much more reasonably.

Posted on January 17, 2026December 28, 2025 by Alexander Case