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The current problems in the Star Wars franchise

So it goes without saying that if you are unable to differentiate a character from the actor or actress playing them, then you really shouldn’t be watching TV, reading a book or playing a computer game. Of course, this doesn’t seem to stop Star Wars ‘fans’, and I woke up several times in the lastContinue reading “The current problems in the Star Wars franchise”

Horus Heresy and the sage of marine gender

My thoughts on the latest warhammer social media row and the difficulties with marine gender.

Future plans

Hello all, hope that you are keeping well? Just wanted to ‘pen’ a little update about this blog which, as you may have noticed, has changed a bit. As I am no longer getting much tabletop hobby done due to real world issues and complications I have decided to expand things a bit. I reallyContinue reading “Future plans”

Diablo Immortal, a troubling study in the psychology of manipulation

So, Diablo Immortal, the latest free to play game released for mobile this week. Part of the immensely popular IP of the same name this game was announced to a degree of scepticism as many fans wanted a full PC game, not a mobile; but its release has certainly generated a great deal of publicityContinue reading “Diablo Immortal, a troubling study in the psychology of manipulation”

Lord of the Rings and the danger of adapting books for TV and film

So this week the first screenshots of the Lord of the Rings adaptation Rings of Power have been released. Up to now we had only had teasers and little hints, but not really much to give an insight into the world that Amazon are creating. Now at this stage, there’s not a lot to goContinue reading “Lord of the Rings and the danger of adapting books for TV and film”

Final Fantasy X; is it worth a go?

I will begin this review with a confession. I’ve never actually finished a Final Fantasy game. Ever. The reason is the same every time; I reach a point where I need to do such a massive amount of grinding to clear that I cannot be bothered and give up. Coupled with the fact that IContinue reading “Final Fantasy X; is it worth a go?”

The halo series – where has it all gone wrong?

“Just one question. What if you miss? “I won’t” It’s an iconic line which confirms that the Master Chief is indeed the superhuman hero of humanity that the halo series had portrayed him as. It’s been clipped countless times and is one of the most popular moments in the halo game series which is unquestionablyContinue reading “The halo series – where has it all gone wrong?”

Bushido – miniature step by step

So after a rather long delay caused by her sudden bereavement in the family, I’ve decided to start miniature painting again. I was working on some Imperial Fist Primaris Marines, which I was doing with contrast paint, and to be honest; I wasn’t really happy with them. Given that I was working on them atContinue reading “Bushido – miniature step by step”

Sword Art Online volume 24. Is it worth a go?

So I hadn’t planned on putting book reviews on this site. However, given that I’m reviewing anime games and anime JRPG it sort of makes sense to include light novels here rather than on my Goodreads page. So as I’ve said before, I’m a big fan of the SAO series and after a bit ofContinue reading “Sword Art Online volume 24. Is it worth a go?”

Asuna – Alicization Unblading statue unboxing

My thoughts and feelings on unboxing my new Asuna statue.