… I soon found myself in a delighted mob of fans, many of whom had been lined up since 8:30 am. Some had handmade signs: I LIKE LUHAN MORE THAN FREE WIFI, said one. They were well behaved, queuing quietly … Continue reading
Here’s another question for you guys: When do you find a work of fiction’s (book, game, etc) premise so ridiculous that it prevents you from picking it up? For me, as a science fiction/fantasy/anime/video game geek, an open-minded attitude … Continue reading
I have three questions for you guys reading this: 1. What are your favourite genres in any medium (games, books, TV, movies, etc)? 2. How have these changed over time? 3. And why have these changed over … Continue reading
Black Lagoon is an anime series following the adventures of a crew of modern-day gangsters/guns for hire/pirates, and one very out-of-place Japanese salaryman, as they battle mob bosses, mercenaries and maniacs. Meanwhile, God Hand is a PS2 brawler about a … Continue reading
I didn’t buy anything during the soon-to-be-over Steam sale (24-29 November), but that was no fault of the adorable mascots used to promote the sale. Here they are: Onto the holidays! A time to share with friends I want that … Continue reading
How do we know when a favourite, but hitherto niche, hobby has gone mainstream? I’m sure there are many indicators. The most obvious is, have its sales skyrocketed? There are others: has it featured on a talk show? Are our … Continue reading
There is a saying, attributed to one Peter Graham, that “the golden age of science fiction is when you’re 12”. Now, assuming “12” is a metaphor for “when you first discover it”, I can understand the argument. I discovered … Continue reading
