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:
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 17
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.
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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 Retrospectives – 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 classicly bad titles in The Adventures of Bayou Billy and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, along with an underrated gem.
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.
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
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
Movie Review – Sword of the Beast
This week I’m reviewing another film in the Criterion Collection – the samurai film “Sword of the Beast”.
Nintendo Power Recap – Part 5
This week the Nintendo Power Recaps reach issue #6 of Nintendo Fun Club News.
Games Reviewed (Affiliate Links):
- NES Golf
- Double Dragon
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Book Review – Midnight Riot
This week I’m reviewing an urban fantasy mystery novel – Ben Aaronovich’s book “Midnight Riot
Book Review – Fuzzy Nation
This week I’m taking a look at another Science Fiction novel – John Scalzi’s literary remake of H. Beam Piper’s Little Fuzzy – Fuzzy Nation
Little Fuzzy can be found on Project Gutenberg here.
John Scalzi’s Blog can be found here.
Let’s Play – Genji: Days of the Blade, Part 2
The Genji: Days of the Blade
Vlog – Skyfall
After a short break caused by school work, I have a vlog for the new James Bond film, Skyfall.
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Vlog – OryCon & Election 2012
In a quick stop-gap post, I’m quickly giving my thoughts on OryCon 34, as well as a few complaints about the Oregon Voter’s Pamphlet.
You can read the Oregon Voter’s Pamphlet here: http://oregonvotes.org/pages/history/archive/nov62012/guide/english/votersguide.html
Movie Review – Kwaidan
This week I’m taking a look at a Japanese anthology horror film, and part of the Criterion Collection – Kwaidan.
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Review – Need for Speed: The Run
This week I’m taking a look at Need For Speed: The Run, as well as the nominees for Best Professional Artist in the Hugo Awards.
The Nominees and their web pages are:
- Dan dos Santos
- Bob Eggleton
- Michael Komarck
- Stephan Martiniere
Editorial – Used Games & Mega Man
This week I’m getting topical with rants about the “Mega Man’s” appearance in Street Fighter X Tekken, and on the Used Games discussion that Gabe of Penny Arcade started on Twitter – and in particular with a call to Occupy E3.
Review – Mission Impossible 4
This week I’ve got a movie review – of a film that’s currently in theaters – Mission Impossible 4.
My apologies for the glitchy video – whenever I tried to record this, my software kept dropping frames. I’ll do better next time.
Vlog – Thoughts on the International Red Cross & Video Games
This week I’m going off on another rant, as I discuss the opinion voiced by the International Red Cross about depictions of war crimes in video games, as well as giving a call to action on the Stop Online Piracy Act.
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Vlog – Bootleg Chinese Xbox 360 Remote Unboxing
Well, I got a Xbox 360 remote from Geartaker.com, and it turned out to be a bootleg. Here’s my unboxing video.
