Covering different forms of media one at a time
Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs) are famous for timeless designs, jaw-dropping abilities, and memorable storylines. Coincidentally, JRPGs also have an infamous reputation due to their substantial length. This juggernaut of a genre packs content and side quests for players to immerse themselves. While old JRPGs certainly made the virtual grind adventurous, modern games have opt for a friendlier tone.
Continue readingIt has happened to you before. You are cruising along the first hour of the game you picked up and the option finally appears. Long gone are the singular, “Talk to …” mission or “Move to this area” objective. You are finally tasked with continuing the story or delving into the notorious side mission. An excursion that will either heighten your enjoyment or bore you with busy work. While other elements can spell for success or failure, the allure of a side mission is paramount.
Continue readingThroughout the fighting genre of manga there are countless examples of jaw-dropping abilities and fights. Both the caliber of fighters along with their techniques can make for memorable storylines. Having read my fair share of fighting manga, I wanted to classify the sub-genres I noticed during my reading. The feats/abilities in a martial arts manga range from realistic to outright illogical. I aim to talk about the elements that create the sub-genres between technical and supernatural fighting.
Continue readingAdaptations from books or comics has always put me in a weary state. Simultaneously, I am excited to experience the series in a new light yet dread improper execution. I understand that everything cannot be done to the minute details due to hampering a show’s run time. However, when major details change, I find myself between mildly and greatly annoyed at the unnecessary changes. Thankfully, Amazon’s adaptation provides a fun and refreshing air to Image Comics Invincible.
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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It had been two months into the second semester, and he had already mentally checked out.
Physically, Brandin Milton was at the top of his game. He had the stamina to pull and all-nighter videogame session with his homies and still make it five minutes late to his nine a.m. Bio lab. However, he was beginning to think that his nightly activities were taking a toll on his concentration. First semester was laughable with it is Welcome to College 101 classes and History of Music that he took on a whim. The current semester was showing its true strength when he choose to major in computer science three months prior. Brandin was slammed with countless science and math classes ranging from physics, biology, and trigonometry, the bane of his existence.
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Out of all the days for the A/C to die, it had to be on their last gig.
Anthony, the alleged leader of the group, struggled with the cooling unit one last time before he smacked it in defeat. The oak brown 72’ Lincoln Continental Town Car was not a top-of-the-line model anymore, but it got the three gang members of the Royce Club from point A to point B. Much like the older car, Anthony “Ant” Favero felt like he was on his last legs. Despite being at the age of twenty-six, he felt like a dawdling old man. He was Earthborn with medium-width chestnut hair and a small patch of facial hair on his chin.
Continue readingI 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.
Continue readingI 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.
Continue readingThe 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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