Authors: Jesse Hawlish
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Review: Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence
Sphere of Influence … read more
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Review: Samurai Warriors 4-II
The most fun I had with Samurai Warriors 4-II came in the survival mode, which pares down the gameplay experience into something that felt much more accessible. … read more
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Review: Minecraft – Story Mode
My biggest and most loved Minecraft seed is that it is an apocalyptic wasteland. … read more
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People Watching 2.0: People Listening
People watching may be my favorite part of Salt Lake Comic Con. … read more
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From the Desk of an Idiot: 6 Things I Should’ve...
1. Wear some good walking shoes, dummy. … read more
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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
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Review: Nobunga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence
Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence Tecmo KOEI Reviewed on: PS4 Also on: PC Street: 09.04 Sphere of Influence is one of the most complicated video games I have ever played. Now, I’m not exactly well versed in the world of simulation/strategy games—second place on my most complicated list is probably the 360 game Civilization Revolution—but
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Review: Abyss Odyssey: Extended Dream Edition
Abyss Odyssey wants to play like The Binding of Isaac, but it doesn’t have the variety to keep you coming back for another run—not by a long shot. … read more
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Review: Tembo the Badass Elephant
Tembo the Badass Elephant is a side-scrolling platformer in which you play as the titular Rambo-themed pachyderm. Tembo dashes and brawls his way through the invading Phantom Army, collecting peanuts, accruing points for enemy destruction, putting out fires and rescuing hostages. … read more
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Animation Block
10 animated shorts from all around the world were featured as part of Slamdance’s 2010 Animation Block. … read more