I’ve been watching a lot of Magnum, P.I.
A-Mazing Towers: A Conversation About Tower Defense Games
May’s games section roundtable is all about tower defense games. This genre of game is super versatile and great for those of you who want to get into gaming for the first time. I sat down with Jo Fu to chat about our love of these games.
Jem Trailer Proves A Hologram Can’t Disguise Pure Suck
In the 24 or so hours since the launch of the brand new global trailer for the upcoming Jem and the Holograms movie, I’ve seen more plays on the phrase “Truly Outrageous” than I can count. It seems like every write-up on the two and a half minute look at a much-anticipated movie has worked…
Avengers AOU — What Makes a Monster?
Disclaimer: I am not a psychologist. SPOILER WARNING: This article discusses plot points of Avengers: Age of Ultron. CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of abuse and rape culture. Joss Whedon tossed a number of Big Thought Subjects at us with Avengers: Age Of Ultron. Religion. Accountability. Birth and Parenthood. He tied that one to the one that…
Ninjas, Smooches, and Jumping the Shark: All Your Questions About Naruto Answered!
It’s an exciting time for Naruto fans. Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of the popular manga, is coming to New York Comic Con in October, the same month that the final volume of the series comes out in English. But never fear, dedicated fans! You don’t have to say goodbye to our favorite ninja world just…
The Glorious Rise and Inevitable Slightly Downward Slide (We’re Talking Like 100 Yards Max) Of Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon is going to be okay. He’s a millionaire; his latest movie Avengers: Age of Ultron was the second biggest opening weekend in movie history, falling behind Marvel’s The Avengers, which he also helmed. He’s credited with creating several cult favorite television shows as well as the Dr. Horrible webseries. Whedon has also won…
They Make Us Like Them: On Identity and Gentrification [SPOILERS]
I am a foreigner and an ethnic minority. I spent my entire childhood in the predominantly Asian-ethnic environment of Hawaii. My adulthood has played out so far in predominantly white regions and, within that, extremely white-dominated academic and professional fields; that’s what happens when you get into the humanities. Living among the white people of…
M0th3r G4m1ng: Mamas in Games for Your Mother’s Day
Spoiler Warning: Of some old games, so really, it’s probably okay. Soon, it will be Mother’s Day. I have a lot of mixed feelings about this holiday, but I pay someone to listen to me talk about that, so you can just listen to me talk about something way more fun. Mothers in video games.
Black Widow Wants To Bone Hulk (And That’s Okay) [SPOILERS]
Avengers: Age of Ultron may have set up the Infinity War, but it has also ignited a war of words amongst fandom: the shipping wars, an endless debate surrounding the love lives of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes™. Since there is such little screen time dedicated to romantic relationships in films featuring the Avengers (both solo and…
Mod Monetisation in Mundus: Steam Workshop Facilitates Paid Skyrim Mods
The modding community of Skyrim wastes no time. Not even a week went by from when Steam announced they would support non-Valve games having paid mods, starting with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, before they decided to take the feature down. An announcement made on Steam highlights that they realised from customer feedback that it…
Do Not Read In Public: Let’s Talk About Sex (In Comics)
Content Warning: Discussion and depiction of sexuality. So I’m just a girl in a comic book store. I’m aimlessly walking around, letting my gaze go from cover to cover, waiting for something to catch my eye. I glance over a shitload of caped crusaders, lots of skintight catsuits, a couple of combat action sequences. Nothing really…
Ghost in the Shell: The Major’s Body (9)
While I struggle through The Major’s Body: 2nd Gig (getting it just right is important), let’s take a detour through the valley of the dolls.
