Issues: Issue 319 - July 2015
Review: San Andreas
There’s not much to say about a film entirely about earthquakes, but let’s do it anyway. I must admit, my theater experience tilted the judgment scale on this one, since I witnessed this disaster-porn epic in 4DX. … read more
Review: Spy
You can never judge a book by its cover, and you can never judge a movie by its trailer. Those are words to live by, especially in the case of this next coupling of Melissa McCarthy and Paul Feig. Every time the pair has been together, they have been an unstoppable force of hilarity. … read more
Review: Patagonia Houdini Jacket
Intended as a shell for blocking out the elements during runs and other active conditions, Patagonia’s Houdini ($99) has become my go-to light jacket. When a week’s worth of unusually wet weather hit the Wasatch Front, the Houdini kept me dry as a dad joke during my slick and drizzly commutes. … read more
Review: Patagonia Ironwood Pack 20L
The Ironwood Pack from Patagonia has the simple and classic design of every backpack you have ever owned. What sets this pack apart from every other one out there is its sturdy construction and superior padded Human Curve shoulder straps that make it feel like I’m not hauling many pounds of gear on my back. … read more
Review: Sony Waterproof Walkman Headphones
These little headphones are not your average ear buds. They are a fully waterand sweat-proof (for up to two meters) music playback device with up to eight hours of rechargeable battery life. … read more
Review: Homemade Gin Kit
Ever stare down a bottle of Beehive Gin and wonder how many distinct ingredients are at work in such a spirit? Or maybe you’ve thought to yourself, “Gee, could I ever make something that tasty for myself?” Well, with the help of W&P Design’s Homemade Gin Kit, you can master the art of making your own gin—in 36 hours, no less. … read more
Review: 3D Realms Anthology
3D Realms Anthology 3D Realms (Apogee Software) Reviewed on: PC (Exclusive) Release: 05.05 Alien Carnage/Halloween Harry, Arctic Adventure, Balls of Steel, Bio Menace, Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold, Blake Stone: Planet Strike, Cosmo’s Cosmic Adventure, Crystal Caves, Dark Ages, Death Rally (Classic), Duke Nukem, Duke Nukem 2, Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project, Duke Nukem 3D, Hocus
Review: Arcania: The Complete Tale
In an ever evolving RPG landscape, where one game borrows from another, perfecting age-old, tried-andtrue mechanics, upgrading graphics, expanding open worlds, adding consequence to every interaction, etc., Arcania: The Complete Tale seems to be the baby boomer to the millennial. … read more
Review: Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China
I’ve never understood why the emphasis in Assassin’s Creed games is less on historical assassinations and more on ridiculously trite “hunt and gather” missions, layered with the extremely superficial satisfaction of climbing and jumping off buildings into bushes. … read more
Review: Bloodborne
The spiritual successor to Demon’s Souls and the Dark Souls games, Bloodborne will spit in your face and dare you to do something about it. At this point, you’ve probably either enjoyed the From Software games or you think they’re too goddamn hard to bother with, but Bloodborne is the game that can bridge that gap. … read more