The indie video game community has been turning to literature for its inspiration, and in particular, the works of Haruki Murakami. Bitz Byterz is currently running a kickstarter to fund Memoranda, a 2D point-and-click adventure inspired by Murakami’s short stories. Ackk Studios is also working on a Murakami-themed title, YIIK: A Postmodern RPG, in the…
Get Your Game On Wednesday: Kara Game Engine Demo a Must Watch
Hello, gaming lovelies! The countdown to PAX East ticket sales and Fallout 4 begins. Anyone else with anticipation energy? In the meantime, let’s see what gaming news happened this week. Detroit trailer released but the “Kara” tech demo is a must watch Back at GDC 2012, Quantum Dream showed a tech demo of a new…
Mom’N’Pop Culture: Thoughts on Class Dojo & Tracking Classroom Behavior
I don’t know about other parts of the country (or other countries), but here in Florida the public schooling gets real starting in third grade. Standardized tests are a must pass, and the A through F grading system takes over the “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” rating system of the previous three years. My daughter and I…
The Girl Without a Name: A Q&A with Author Sandra Block
Sandra Block’s sophomore novel revisits psychiatrist Zoe Goldman–the protagonist from Little Black Lies. This new novel, The Girl Without a Name, is a fast-paced, intelligent thriller that tackles themes from mental illness to racism. I recently had the opportunity to talk to Sandra about her new novel, how her career impacts her writing and what it’s like writing…
Did You Know Vincent Price Wrote a Cookbook?
I didn’t know either, but as a foodie and a geek for kitschy horror, I could not be more jazzed. The cookbook and travelogue, A Treasury of Great Recipes, was originally released in 1965 and co-authored with his then-wife, Mary Grant Price. Now, a 50th anniversary edition of the book is being released for the…
Yokai and the Occasional Cat: An Interview with the Wayward Creative Team
Sometimes, you find a comic book that really sticks with you. I remember a few months ago, Comixology had a sale on some titles, and one of them was the Image book, Wayward. Once I read it, I was instantly hooked! It’s been a favorite of mine for quite some time now – so being able…
Incredible Indie Tuesday: Preacher Trailer Debuts, Dominic Cooper Makes Super Hot Priest
The first trailer for Preacher on AMC dropped on Sunday and, boy, does Dominic Cooper just make the hottest priest or what? You can tell he’s a badass too, because he’s got those little silver collar tips in addition to the priest collar (and also because he beats up some dudes but, let’s be real, it’s mostly…
Wishing Doesn’t Always Wound the Heart: A Review of The Epic Adventures of Lydia Bennet
The Epic Adventures of Lydia Bennet Kate Rorick and Rachel Kiley Touchstone September 29, 2015 For all of the vitriol thrown her way, Lydia Bennet is not a figure that looms large in the original Pride & Prejudice. True, her actions do drive her sister Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy closer together as they work to…
Fitbay’s “Size Finder”: Finding a Frock in a Haystack
Shopping for clothing is one of my most hated activities. There’s nothing more upsetting for me than trying to shop in normal high street stores and trying on clothes that will never fit me. But while online shopping takes this experience out of the mix, it does have its own risks with ordering incorrect sizing…
Squandered Potential: Assassin’s Creed Comic from Titan
Assassin’s Creed #1 Writer: Anthony Del Col, Conner McCreery Artist: Neil Edwards Titan Comics October, 14, 2015 Review Copy Provided By Titan Comics Disappointment is an apt summary for Assassin’s Creed as a franchise. What was once promised to be as a unique exploration of historical settings has turned into the starkest example of AAA…
Oh My, Shiranui! AJ Brooks Talks Grappling, Costumes, & Video Games
U SERIOUS BRA is here again — the fun jazzy column where Wendy and Claire talk about how breasts are being treated in blockbuster video games. Such as Street Fighter! R. Mika. That’s a name that has bounced around the internet since her reveal trailer, as part of the line up for Street Fighter V. The only…
Mighty Marvel Monday: Queer Ladies, Aliens, and Zombies, Oh My!
It’s November, which means my countdown to Jessica Jones officially starts now. (18 days, and counting…) Before I get started, I went to shout my appreciation for comics twitter, because the top two stories for Mighty Marvel Monday this week aren’t mentioned in my Google Alert notifications. And if there’s a Marvel story that you…