IN DEFENCE OF QUIRKY JAPANESE GAMES
With recent controversy with GameFreak’s announcement of no National Dex for the newest Pokémon games, and some claiming Nintendo’s E3 presentation was lacklustre (only further proof of the Switch’s weak points as a console), Japanese game developers are being scrutinised
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E3 2019: The Games You Missed
E3’s always full of big announcements for each platform every year. It goes without saying that in a sea of hyped reveals and some welcome surprises, there’s always some potentially great looking games that get overshadowed. E3 2019’s no different, let’s look at some
5y ago
Pretty “Good Omens”
Good Omens is Amazon Prime’s six episode miniseries adaptation of the 1990 novel of the same name by renowned fantasy authors Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
5y ago
Why aren't you playing JRPGS?
Among gamers, Japanese role-playing games, or JRPGs as they are colloquially known, hold a divisive status. One sect of fans adore them, often intersecting with anime fans, these fans are more open to giving chances to JRPGs since anime-esque tropes and designs fill the genre.
6y ago
5 hilarious sci-fi TV shows
Nobody ever sets out to make a sci-fi TV show without wondering if they can live up to unrealistically high expectations that come with the genre — high production elements like CGI, futuristic looking set design, etc. But some of these shows just can't even meet basic expectations and end up falling flat.
6y ago
Are you Feeling It Still?
Portugal. The Man's latest album, Woodstock, is a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, it's a perfect remedy for your EDM-infused indie dance-pop needs, a far departure from their usual alt-indie rock style, but the same tune is a huge cry of "sell-out" to a lot of fans.
6y ago
Post Steam Summer Sale Thoughts
Another year, another summer sale on Steam where our PC gaming overlord Gabe Newell promises us discounts on discounts with our wallets bleeding cash harder than if the economy crashes.
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December 24, 2020
How I Miss My Family
An 11-hour time difference isn't always easy to navigate.
July 11, 2019
IN DEFENCE OF QUIRKY JAPANESE GAMES
With recent controversy with GameFreak’s announcement of no National Dex for the newest Pokémon games, and some claiming Nintendo’s E3 presentation was lacklustre (only further proof of the Switch’s weak points as a console), Japanese game developers are being scrutinised
June 20, 2019
Pretty “Good Omens”
Good Omens is Amazon Prime’s six episode miniseries adaptation of the 1990 novel of the same name by renowned fantasy authors Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
June 20, 2019
E3 2019: The Games You Missed
E3’s always full of big announcements for each platform every year. It goes without saying that in a sea of hyped reveals and some welcome surprises, there’s always some potentially great looking games that get overshadowed. E3 2019’s no different, let’s look at some
September 6, 2018
Why aren't you playing JRPGS?
Among gamers, Japanese role-playing games, or JRPGs as they are colloquially known, hold a divisive status. One sect of fans adore them, often intersecting with anime fans, these fans are more open to giving chances to JRPGs since anime-esque tropes and designs fill the genre.
August 30, 2018
5 hilarious sci-fi TV shows
Nobody ever sets out to make a sci-fi TV show without wondering if they can live up to unrealistically high expectations that come with the genre — high production elements like CGI, futuristic looking set design, etc. But some of these shows just can't even meet basic expectations and end up falling flat.
July 26, 2018
Are you Feeling It Still?
Portugal. The Man's latest album, Woodstock, is a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, it's a perfect remedy for your EDM-infused indie dance-pop needs, a far departure from their usual alt-indie rock style, but the same tune is a huge cry of "sell-out" to a lot of fans.
July 19, 2018
Post Steam Summer Sale Thoughts
Another year, another summer sale on Steam where our PC gaming overlord Gabe Newell promises us discounts on discounts with our wallets bleeding cash harder than if the economy crashes.
June 21, 2018
Inventive Bangladeshi Clothing Ideas
Every Eid, the markets get flooded with people looking for that perfect dress they'll eventually take 4923756 selfies in on Eid day. And if that perfect dress isn't in the market, they'll make one after arguing for 3 weeks on end with a tailor who already has too much on his plate.
June 7, 2018
Surviving the World Cup
Every four years, Bangladeshis wake up one morning to find themselves having to make a choice. This is the time when all the seasonal football fans come out of their shells and start bringing out their banana yellow and striped white-blue jerseys and start asking random people "Bhai, Brazil naki Argentina?! ".
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