The launch of the N64 gets ever closer, as we get to the issue of Nintendo Power after the 1996 E3.
Read moreNintendo Power Retrospectives: Part 114
Back Arrow: Anime Review
Of the past two cours’ mecha anime, Back Arrow is probably the oddest of the bunch. Like Real Robot anime, it has warring factions with what are, effectively, mass production mecha, with ace customs for more prominent named characters. Like Super Robot anime, no fucks are given as to the mechanics of how this works, to the point of the mechs effectively running on Gurren Lagann-style Hot-Blooded Gumption (fitting since Kazuki Nakashima, who wrote Gurren Lagann, wrote this) And, like Space Runaway Ideon, there are some mysteries about the source of this technology that lean towards the sinister.
Read moreJoran: The Princess of Snow and Blood – Anime Review
Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood is a series that grabbed me by its premise – what appeared to be an alternative universe take on Lady Snowblood with some steampunk and supernatural trappings. While the show went off on its own directions from that elevator pitch, it did build up some goodwill that kept me engaged, even with some missteps at the start of the third act. So, the show wrapping up its run with a spectacular face plant was immensely disappointing. I will be getting into spoilers for that ending below the cut – because it strongly tainted my response to the show to an extent where I can’t really talk about my reaction without it.
Read moreBatman: Legends of the Dark Knight #61 Recap
It’s time for the final installment of Knightquest: The Search.
Read moreBatman: Legends of the Dark Knight #60 Recap
We continue with Bruce’s pursuit of Benedict Asp & Shondra Kinsolving.
Read moreLet’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 10 – Realpolitik
We get sent as envoys to make a deal with one of our enemies to avoid a two-front war.
Read moreLet’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 9 – Random Encounter I
We have a random encounter on the way back to the castle.
Read moreEditorial: Thoughts on E3 2021
The time has come, as it has almost every June, to give my thoughts on the year’s E3 – what games and companies presented themselves well, and what were garbage.
Read moreLet’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 8 – False Start
I try to take on the Necromancer, and discover we’re woefully underleveled for this fight.
Read moreLet’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 7 – Necroprentice
We rescue a future party member and fight off a bunch of undead.
Read moreBatman: Legends of the Dark Knight #59 Recap
Before we get back to Abattoir, let’s finish up the plotline with Bruce’s recovery and search for Shondra Kinsolving.
Read moreBatman/Punisher: Lake of Fire Comic Recap
In the midst of this massive Batman line-wide event, we also have an inter-company crossover.
Read moreLet’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 6 – Roadblock
We make our way to rescue some allies, and run into a patrol along the way.
Read moreLet’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 5 – Gear Up
We gear up the party, and add our first party member.
Read moreThe Anime Appendix N: Fantasy (Part 1)
This time I’m starting off talking about some Fantasy anime that are worthy of consideration, and introduce a concept I’ll be revisiting over the course of this series – the Axis of Emotional/Comedic Intensity.
Let’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 4 – Rescue! The Castle Mission
We free the Duke, and form our Knightly Order.
Read moreLet’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 3 – I’m Helping!
We launch our attack on the castle, where we get some tutorials and I throw a rock.
Read moreBatman Shadow of the Bat #27 Recap
It’s time to wrap up our side-plot with the Clayface family.
Read moreBatman: Shadow of the Bat #26 Recap
We return to the hunt for Abattoir, along with the re-introduction of a couple other members of Batman’s Rogues Gallery.
Read moreLet’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 2 – Bad Plan
Our heroes decide to attack some passing knights, and end up recruiting them instead.
Read moreLet’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 1 – Session Zero
We get into the game’s backstory and roll our character.
Read moreEditorial: Pokemon Card Bubble
Note – This video was originally done as an intended test to see how well my recording and editing software on my computer handled upscaling to 4K, as a lead-in for subsequent video game reviews and capture. After the render times for this video at 4K ended up taking too long, I decided to go forward with the video anyway at a 1080p render.
I give my thoughts on the really stupid Pokemon Card Bubble, and how this garbage is serving as a barrier for younger, casual players who could be serious participants in the hobby.
Read moreLet’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 26 – Closure
We watch and discuss the ending of the game, and I give my final thoughts.
Read moreLet’s Play Zone of the Enders 2 Mars: Ep 25 – Reap It You SOB
We finally finish our battle with Nohman and Anubis.
Read more