So 2016 is now over, and all I can say is “I guess that was a thing.” All jokes aside, every time I look at someone else’s “Best of 2016” list, I’m struck by how many things have been released this year. Most of it boils down to me either going “ah yes, I remember … More So That Was a Thing: Best Bits of 2016
While 2016 has certainly been a year for the history books, it was a fantastic year to be a gamer. Not only did we finally get titles that we’ve been waiting years to get our hands on (in some cases a decade), we also were treated to some incredible surprises along the way. And though … More Top 5 Video Games of 2016
Merry Christmas everyone! Regardless of whether or not you celebrate Christmas, it’s been the inspiration for some fantastic films. While the following five movies are best enjoyed during the holiday season, these classics can be watched any time of the year. Some of them are true Christmas classics, while others are Christmas movies by the loosest definitions. … More 5 Movies to Watch at Christmas (and Other Times Too)
One of the biggest challenges any long-running video game series is remaining relevant as the gaming industry evolves. There are numerous examples of series and franchises that were once dominant decades ago and are now struggling to innovate. While we look on those old games with nostalgia, we often lament about how few of them … More Civilization VI Review: Everybody Wants to Rule the World
10 Years. That’s how long it’s been since Final Fantasy XV was announced. Technically it wasn’t even called Final Fantasy XV back then, it was part of the Final Fantasy XIII universe as Final Fantasy Versus XIII. If you’re a big FF fan like me, then chances are you’ve been following the game closely through … More Fantastical Road Trip: Final Fantasy XV Review
Happy December Everyone! It’s that time of year again when even before the month started my calendar was filled to the brim with obligations and commitments. Which is really unfortunate as there’s so many video games to play and films to see before 2016 draws to a close. I don’t think it even hit … More Blog Update: Busiest Time of The Year
Before you read any further, I want to stress that this post is going to be about issues which are ultimately first world problems to the nth degree. I really don’t like writing about this kind of stuff, especially since I’m no longer an idiot teenager who doesn’t know how the world works, but I’m … More Why I’m Not Preordering Physical Copies of Video Games Anymore
Like so many members of my generation, I grew up reading Harry Potter. I can remember when I was a kid and excitedly talked with my friends about the next Harry Potter book or film. And while I found more interest in other things later in life, I can still look back when I was reading … More A New World: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Review
Reviewer’s Note: I played through Pokémon Moon for this review. While there are version differences between Sun and Moon, they’re essentially the same game. If you’ve been playing Pokémon for as long as I have, then you’ve come to expect a certain amount of predictability. Before Pokémon Sun & Moon, you could lay out the … More Almost Pokémon Paradise: Pokémon Sun & Moon Review
From its announcement years ago, Doctor Strange was always the one Marvel movie that I had the most mixed feelings about. On the one hand, it was exciting to see my favourite hero from the Marvel Universe on the big screen. On the other, it was distressing as it seemed that they could get it wrong in so … More Not as It Seems: Doctor Strange Review
