This week I’m taking a look at Nintendo Power #9 for November & December of 1989.
Book Review – Cities In Flight Part 3 – Earthman Come Home
This episode I’m continuing to review the Cities in Flight
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 17
This time we’re taking a look at Nintendo Power #8, for September and October of 1989, and our first Game Boy game!
Games Reviewed:
6 Tabletop RPGs for Video Game Fans
This week I’m doing a list with 6 tabletop RPGs you might like, based on your taste in video games. If you’re interested in any of the tabletop RPGs mentioned, lists to the games can be found below.
Also, the weekend of June 15th, 2013 is Free RPG Day! Stop by a participating game store see about picking up one of these games, or many others that might strike your fancy! You can find participating stores here.
Read moreThe Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 16
After a long absence due to school, the Nintendo Power Retrospectives have returned. This episode I recap Nintendo Power #7… where I’ve apparently already reviewed every game this issue that isn’t featured in a later issue. Whupps! Read more
Vlog – Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness, and 2312
Well, this month I’ve been swamped with school, but I have had a little time to watch a couple movies, and read one book, so I might as well give my thoughts on them. Specifically, I’ll be discussing the films Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness, and the Hugo Award nominated (and now Nebula Award Winning) science fiction novel 2312 by Kim Stanley Robinson.
Related articles
- SF and Fantasy Awards Season Heats Up; Hugo and Nebula Awards Still to Come (kindlepost.com)
- Nebula Award Winners Announced: Kim Stanley Robinson, Nancy Kress, and More (omnivoracious.com)
The Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 15
This week we conclude of the Best of the Rest for 1988-1989, with the last 10 titles on the list. Read more
Film Review – Heaven & Hell
This week I’m reviewing a little known film from the Shaw Brothers. How little known is it? So unknown that I couldn’t find an IMDB page for this film! Read more
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 14
In this episode of the Nintendo Power Retrospectives, we continue our way through the Best of the Rest, with two movie licensed games, two puzzle platformers, and two shoot-em-ups. Read more
Video Game Review – Vanquish
This week I’m finally getting back to reviewing a more current video game – Vanquish, a joint by Shinji Mikami and developed by Platinum Games. That’s a good pedigree for Gameplay, but how is it for story? Read more
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 13
This week in the Nintendo Power Retrospectives, I start with the “Best of the Rest” of Nintendo Power’s first year, reviewing the first 11 titles (out of 33) that made the Top 30 but weren’t featured in Nintendo Power proper. Read more
Book Review – The Sapphire Rose
This week I’m finally reviewing the final installment of David Eddings‘ Elenium trilogy with The Sapphire Rose
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 12
This week I’ve come to the end of Nintendo Power’s first year, and boy is this issue weak on games to review. On the bright side, one of these is a classic from Capcom. We also have the results of the first annual Nintendo Power Awards, which can best be described as a mixed bag. Read more
Film Review – Is Paris Burning?
This week I’m doing another film review – this time of a World War II Ensemble film – Is Paris Burning?
Naturally, this includes some discussion of this sub-genre as a whole. Read more
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 11
This week we come to the second to last issue of Nintendo Power’s first year, featuring another classic title in Ninja Gaiden, and two classically bad titles in The Adventures of Bayou Billy and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, along with an underrated gem.
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 10
This week I continue with the Nintendo Power Retrospectives with part 10, covering issue #4 of Nintendo Power – including looks at Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and a whole bunch of NES Football games. Oh, and Metal Gear?!
Book Review – The Sword of the Dawn
I’m continuing with the Hawkmoon series with the third book – The Sword of the Dawn
The Sword of the Dawn Review
I’m continuing with the third installment of the Hawkmoon series with the third book – the Sword of the Dawn.
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 9
The Nintendo Power Retrospective rolls on with Nintendo Power #3 – featuring the first port from a PC that I’ve reviewed thus far. Read more
Book Review – The Mad God’s Amulet
This week I’m continuing with the Hawkmoon reviews with the second book – The Mad God’s Amulet
The Mad God’s Amulet Review
I’m continuing with the Hawkmoon reviews with the second book – the Mad God’s Amulet.
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 8
This week we continue with Nintendo Power #2, and a few games that are somewhat controversial – including the first Castlevania game I’ve reviewed thus far.
Book Review – The Jewel in the Skull
This week I’m reviewing a novel by Michael Moorcock. Specifically, I’m taking a look at the first novel in the Hawkmoon series – The Jewel in the Skull
Jewel in the Skull Review
This week I’m reviewing a novel by Michael Moorcock. Specifically I’m taking a look at the first novel in the Hawkmoon series – The Jewel in the Skull.
Image Credits
Art from ~Jewel In The Skull~
Published by First Comics
Script by Gerry Conway
Art by Rafael Kayanan
Used for purposes of criticism