Month: September 2015
Shadow Con: Writing Advice from the Literary Underbelly of Salt...
It’s easy to get caught up in the naked enthusiasm of Salt Lake Comic Con. Even in the first few moments after I set foot in the Salt Palace, I could sense a sudden release of pent-up excitement and joy. … read more
Privilege Check!
Privilege Check! -A white guy searches for value in the Women of Marvel panel- The Women of Marvel panel at this year’s Salt Lake Comic Con aimed to, and I quote, “discuss the women of Marvel and what it means for their future.” Nevermind finding a referent for that “it,” there isn’t one in the
The Impact of Avatar and Korra: The Last Ear-bender
The Impact of Avatar and Korra: The Last Ear-bender I got onto the Avatar bandwagon pretty late in the game, around the time that Book 2 of Legend of Korra was announced. Of course once I got started I think it took me the space of two weeks to watch all of the original series
Danielle Powers: Post-super Superheroes
Artist’s Alley is a bustling place, but even among the din, Dani’s voice is a presence impossible to ignore. Incredibly enthusiastic, Powers rocks a Spider-Gwen cosplay as she gives me the rundown of her work and upcoming projects. Our conversation is sporadic as she flits between answering my questions and greeting everyone who comes up
Review: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
When I first played Metal Gear Solid, it changed my life as a gamer. It intertwined story and gameplay in a way I’d never seen before. … read more
Review: Galak-Z
Galak-Z is a perfect combination of the cultural weirdness that basically nurtured me and anyone else who grew up in the 1980’s. The beauty of this game is that it manages to capture all of that nostalgia without being derivative. … read more
Review: Endless Legend: Shadows
Integrating a new faction into a game as complex as Endless Legend could have been a tricky prospect, but the Forgotten’s play style works well with the existing factions. … read more
Review: Butterfly – Hardcover Collection
Two different illustrators pen the pages in Butterfly with a surprising degree of continuity. Antonio Fuso’s illustrations in the first two chapters blend seamlessly with the latter half. … read more
Review: Destiny: The Taken King
The arrival of The Taken King is much more than an expansion to Destiny—it’s a reinvention. It’s the manifestation of player feedback, passionate development and community gaming that began with Destiny’s release a year ago. … read more
Festa Italiana: An Authentic Italian Street Festival in Salt Lake...
The two-day festival was an ideal sendoff to summer. I’m happy to say that the Italian Civic League organized a great party for Salt Lake City. … read more