Reviews: Defiance, “Ostinato in White” + Dark Matter, Episode Eight
Defiance, “Ostinato in White”: Last week’s episode was a very difficult act to follow, but “Ostinato in White” puts forth an admirable, if not entirely sucessful, effort at doing just that. The best...
View ArticleWorld of Warcraft: Legion Announced
Before I start, can I just say that an expansion announcement just isn’t the same without Metzen? Metzen could get me pumped about a bowl of oatmeal. So, anyway, Legion. It looks… okay-ish, I guess? I...
View ArticleRage of the Old Gods, Chapter Nineteen: The Pause
We come now to the nineteenth chapter of Rage of the Old Gods, the first book of my epic science fantasy trilogy the World Spectrum. In the coming weeks, I will be posting the entire book for free on...
View ArticleReviews: Defiance, “When Twilight Dims the Sky Above” + Dark Matter, Episode...
Defiance, “When Twilight Dims the Sky Above”: Man, Nolan and Irisa really have traded places. The Votanis Collective has come to Defiance, but not for war. They seek to make amends for Rahm Tak’s...
View ArticleReview: Warcraft, War Crimes
After far too long a wait, I’ve finally gotten around to reading the latest Warcraft novel, War Crimes by Christie Golden. It’s a very unusual story for a Warcraft novel, but also an intriguing one....
View ArticleReviews: Defiance, “Of a Demon in My View” + Dark Matter, Episode 10
Defiance, “Of a Demon in My View”: Nolan and Irisa are Brazil-bound, but they don’t make it far. Their convoy is attacked and massacred, and Nolan is carried off. He awakens in the ruins of Old St....
View ArticleReview: Continuum, “Lost Hours”
Showcase has decided to do a web-exclusive pre-release of the first episode of Continuum’s final season. The TV premiere will come September 4th, but I always watch online anyway, so this suits me. I’m...
View ArticleCheating on WoW: The Elder Scrolls Online
Elder Scrolls Online is a game that’s been my radar since before it launched. Which is a bit odd because my history with the Elder Scrolls franchise is virtually nonexistent. I am for all practical...
View ArticleReviews: Defiance, “The Awakening” + Dark Matter, Episode Eleven
Defiance, “The Awakening”: As the name would imply, the Omec have awoken. In small groups, they filter down to Earth to help Kindzi usher in her reign of terror. With Yewl’s unwilling aid, they begin...
View ArticleGaming Round-Up: TSW’s Spin-off, Diablo III’s Patch, Heroes, WoW, and More
I really want to start making a dent in my massive backlog of already written blog posts, but the world just keeps throwing new juicy blog topics at me. Today, there’s a bundle of gaming news to cover....
View ArticleRage of the Old Gods, Chapter Twenty: The Anniversary
We have now reached the twentieth chapter of Rage of the Old Gods, the first book of my epic science fantasy trilogy the World Spectrum. In the coming weeks, I will be posting the entire book for free...
View ArticleReviews: Defiance, “Upon the March We Fittest Die” + Dark Matter, Episodes 12...
Defiance, “Upon the March We Fittest Die” (season finale): As Defiance’s third season comes to a close, Nolan and company rush to defeat the Omec before their invasion can spread beyond the town of...
View ArticleRetro Review: Once Upon a Time, Season Three: Episodes 1-6
We now embark on the third season of Once Upon a Time. It’s once again a hit and miss situation, with some very good episodes and some not so good episodes. “The Heart of the Truest Believer”: Well,...
View ArticleReview: Murdered: Soul Suspect
I’m generally not that fond of adventure games or similarly puzzle-heavy experiences. I am a simple man; I like to get a big sword or gun and wreak virtual havoc. But I was intrigued by the concept of...
View ArticleRe-examining Dragon Age: Inquisition: The Trespasser, the Descent, and the...
This week saw the release of the final major DLC for Dragon Age: Inquisition, Trespasser. This follows closely on the heels of another story-heavy DLC, The Descent. The Descent was excellent, and...
View ArticleReview: Continuum, “Rush Hour”
I think Kellogg has made a grave tactical error by going after Emily. Not only has he antagonized the smartest and most ruthless man in the twenty-first century, he’s made it personal. The last time...
View ArticleRage of the Old Gods, Chapter Twenty-one: Bridged by Fire and Ice
We come now to the twenty-first chapter of Rage of the Old Gods, the first book of my epic science fantasy trilogy the World Spectrum. In the coming weeks, I will be posting the entire book for free on...
View ArticleReview: Lichdom: Battlemage
I like playing caster classes in video games. Why muck about with ordinary weapons when you can rain arcane fury on your foes? But often mage classes do feel a bit hobbled. You’re mana-starved or...
View ArticleReview: Continuum, “Power Hour”
Before I get started, I should mention that I watched this episode under less than ideal circumstances. Specifically, Showcase’s video player died about halfway through, and it took over a day for me...
View ArticleRetro Review, Once Upon a Time, Season Three: Episodes 7-12
Continuing on my Once Upon a Time binge watch, I run into a patch of almost entirely good episodes after a long run of rambling inconsistency. “Dark Hollow”: After half a dozen episodes set exclusively...
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