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The hub for essays on topics that explore concepts regarding games, anime, and manga.

The Greatest Movie of the 21st Century

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Objectively speaking, humanity has already experienced the greatest movie of the 21st century. Filmmaking as an art form has produced innovative works that have outlasted their creators. Whether it would be the powerful performance of 12 Years a Slave or the whimsical adventure of Spirited Away, movies are a timeless pastime. However, there is only one movie that is worthy to be called the greatest in our era. A movie that has influenced future filmmakers and swayed countless reviewers with its power. That movie is Soul Plane.

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The Former Bullied Protagonist

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The narrative structure of a story hinges on a protagonist. A person propelled by the events of their environment or antagonist/villain that ventures out to meet their goal. Different types of main character range from heroes, antagonists, and anti-heroes certainly stand out. I have countless of heroes that I find interesting but only one category consistently interests me: the former bullied protagonist. A protagonist who once had zero aspirations or goals that evolves after finding their calling. My aim for this post is to explore how this type of character behaves and the elements behind them.

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My Falling Out with Street Fighter

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I have always admired fighting games from the late 90’s to early 2000’s era. From the arcade cabinets to the comfort of my PlayStation, fighting games was the genre for me. Early Capcom installments like Rival Schools, or Marvel vs Capcom 2 had me constantly coming back for more. It was not until much later when I was properly introduced to the competitive scene to my beloved genre. I found myself trying to prove myself online in Capcom’s revitalized Street Fighter IV. I had a wonderful journey with Street Fighter and found myself with the revelation that I could go no further.

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Soul’s Perspective on Life is Beautiful

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I hate to use a common phrase, but Disney and Pixar’s Soul spoke to me. Everyone has a movie that defines how they perceive life and Soul was perfect for the current chapter in mines. I would wager that this animated movie is perfect for an audience caught in life’s many crossroads. Fair warning, I am going to spoil a small bit of content for the movie below. I was heavily looking forward to this movie this month and can safely say that it did not disappoint. Soul takes us on a meaningful journey to discover what it means to live life.

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Month of Anticipation: December 2020

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The new year is fast approaching yet we still have a whole month of games, anime, and movies to digest. December 2020 is the month of long-awaited releases from finals seasons to new intellectual properties. This post is mostly dedicated to Soul, Attack on Titan and Cyberpunk 2077. December ushers in a month of content that I am definitely enthusiastic to talk about.

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Sub vs Dub: A Fruitless Debate

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When presented with two options, humans will always argue over which is better. Apple vs PC, Coca Cola vs Pepsi, white meat vs dark meat, etc. Regarding the entertainment medium, Sub vs Dub to established anime fans is considered life or death. It is the basis for whether you truly experience the content to its fullest or as a fleeting joke never to be revisited. To me, matter of preference has no effect on my viewership. Whether it be subbed or dubbed, whichever enhances my enjoyment will be the winner.

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Month of Anticipation: November 2020

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The passing of the weeklong election has finally granted me the optimism to discuss the many upcoming titles regarding video games and movies alike. November is shaping up to be an exciting month for a new console release, awaited games and other entertainment alike. Let’s delve into the upcoming titles that I am mostly anticipating.

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Cyberpunk 2077’s Delay is not the End of The World

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The year 2020 is no stranger to being a challenging year to everyone across the world. Shutdowns to potential death have put the global populace in an unprecedented plight. However, there has always been a silver lining to enjoying a pastime or two in these difficult times. Multiple forms of entertainment, including video games, have been released for our enjoyment to temporarily distract from the stir-crazed quarantine periods. From Doom Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons same day release to Sucker Punch’s banger title Ghost of Tsushima. Even so, perhaps the most anticipated game for this year ids CD Projekt’s upcoming title Cyberpunk 2077.

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Starting Point of a Long Journey

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Hello and welcome to the first post for my blog, QB the Great. As far as what to expect from my posts are a combination of thoughts and reviews on video games, movies, anime, books as well as the occasional philosophical thought. The general aim is to be contemporary based with the content I post, however, I will occasionally talk about media of old for that niche, nostalgic mood. Other posts will be dedicated to fictional short stories that I plan to write to satisfy my old fanfiction itch.

The long-term goal is to update either weekly or bi-weekly at the very least. Also, reviews for the most part will not be critic orientated. My aspiration is to write what excited me or what could have been more stimulating if the content fell short. The reasoning for that is the partaking in criticism is easy but appreciating the silver lining is harder to practice. Not to mention that there is a plethora of content makers that produce videos/blogs of criticizing fictional media by the day. Taking that into consideration, providing feedback on this blog is always welcomed. I can only get better with the help of others.  

Taking all that into account, I greatly appreciate you for taking the time to check out my blog. I will be writing for future readers in mind, but I will always blog about what I want to cover. My overall purpose is to produce written content that I enjoy and hopeful strike a figurative chord with my potential readers. Join me in my journey and let us dive into the mediums that make us happy.  

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