This week I review the other Hugo Award Nominee that caught my interest. Note: This episode was recorded before the LonCon 3 Hugo Awards Ceremony.
My Review of Ancillary Justice (the Hugo Award Winner): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9qKKYfT_co
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 32
This episode we get one step closer to the end of Nintendo Power’s 3rd year, featuring the Metal Storm, and the Nominees for the 3rd Annual Nester Awards! Read more
Vlog – Guardians of the Galaxy Review
Yesterday morning I went and saw “Guardians of the Galaxy”, the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here’s my thoughts on the film.
I do want to apologize, as I’m currently getting over a cold, so I’m currently sounding wonky.
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 31
This episode I’m moving on to Nintendo Power Issue #21, for February of 1991.
Book Review – Moon Over Soho
This week I’m continuing to review Ben Aaronovich’s Police Constable Peter Grant series of Urban Fantasy Mysteries with “Moon Over Soho” Read more
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 30
This week I’m taking a look at Nintendo Power Issue #20. Read more
Vlog – Ancillary Justice & The Hollow Crown
This week I’m vlogging on one of this year’s Hugo Award Nominees for Best Novel – Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie. I’m also putting my brief thoughts in on the BBC miniseries “The Hollow Crown”, which adapts William Shakespeare’s plays Richard II, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, and Henry V. Read more
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 29
This week we’re coming to Nintendo Power’s final strategy guide issue, featuring a collection of games that support multi-tap.
Vlog – New Super Mario Bros. DS Review
This week I’m giving my thoughts on New Super Mario Bros. for the DS – which I couldn’t capture gameplay footage of, so I’m not making this a standard review.
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Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 26
This week I’m taking a look at Nintendo Power #16, for September of 1990. Read more
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 25
This episode I’m taking a look at Nintendo Power’s second strategy guide issue, and with it Ninja Gaiden 2.
Vlog – How To Identify A Bootleg GBA Cart (Without Using The Label) Cart aside from the label
This time, I take a look at a bootleg GBA Cart that I got ahold of recently, and show a few differences between this cart from other GBA carts, aside from the label, that you can use to let you know if you’re dealing with a bootleg.
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 24
After a bit of a delay, I’m posting my review of the next issue of Nintendo Power.
This time I’m taking a look at issue #14 of Nintendo Power, for July of 1990.
Games covered:
* Chip & Dale’s Rescue Rangers – Capcom (Pick of the Issue)
* Snake’s Revenge – Konami
* Golgo 13: The Mafat Conspiracy – Vic Tokai
* Solstice – CSG Imagesoft
* Crystalis – SNK
* Double Dragon (Game Boy) – Tradewest
* Wizards & Warriors X – Acclaim
Thoughts on 3DS & Wii U Games
This time I wrap up my thoughts on my new 3DS games, and discuss the potential for the Wii U as a system for console RPGs.
Let’s Play – Remember Me: Parts 8 & 9
So, I forgot to post part 8 of my Let’s Play of Remember Me yesterday, so I’m going to make up for that today.
And now here’s part 9.
The Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 22
Narrative Uncanny Valley
Merry Christmas. Today I’m talking about how the metaphor of the uncanny valley can be applied to narrative and gameplay in video games.
Leigh Alexander’s review that inspired this whole train of thought: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/200648/Opinion_The_tragedy_of_Grand_Theft_Auto_V.php
Prisoners of Gravity Review
This week I’m taking a look at the Canadian Science Fiction newsmagzine series Prisoners of Gravity.
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 21
This time we’re covering the strategy guide issue for Super Mario Bros 3.
Book Review – James Blish & Star Trek
This week I’m reviewing a whole slew of books at once, with a look at James Blish’s collected adaptations of Star Trek episodes.
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 20
This episode we’re hitting Nintendo Power #11, with an unfortunately mediocre lineup, in spite of the cover.
Games Reviewed:
- Silent Service
- Pinbot
- 720
- A Boy and his Blob
- Wrath of the Black Manta
- Astynax
- Nemesis
Related articles
- Retro Thursday: The Nintendo Power Line (timesunion.com)
- Nintendo Power Glove documentary in the works (polygon.com)
- Geek Life: Remembering the Power, Nintendo Power (ngeeklife.wordpress.com)
- There’s a Nintendo Power Glove Documentary Coming (Yes, It Has a Wizard Reference) (wired.com)
Let’s Play – Halo 4
Recently, on my YouTube channel, I completed a Halo 4 let’s play. I’m posting the whole playlist here for your convenience and viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Book Review – Redshirts
My latest review is up, as I give my thoughts on John Scalzi’s Hugo Award nominated book, “Redshirts
The short version – it wasn’t my cup of tea.
Throne of the Crescent Moon & Nintendo Power Retrospectives Part 19
In a sudden failure of judgement (and planning), I’ve realized that I’ve forgotten to post last week’s video on the site. So, I’ll make up for it by posting last week’s video alongside this week’s one. Enjoy! Read more