Monthly Archives: June 2015

Microsoft Opens strong at E3

Okay, Microsoft’s opening video? Very well shot together. I give them points for a nice music video. Though it reminds me that they’ve dumped a ton of money on the Tomb Raider franchise, making it Xbox exclusive — not even for PC. … Continue reading

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E3 is Doomed

For the love of all that’s holy, WARNING, this trailer is for mature audiences.  Yes, the trailer for the video game is a horror show all by itself.

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Fallout 4 at E3

I still haven’t even played Fallout 3 yet (I have it on my Xbox 360), but this looks shiny. Though … they nuked Boston? Do we care? Eh, I’m New York Irish. We have a friendly grudge with Bahstan. Anyway, this … Continue reading

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Dishonored — Again

Dishonored came out a few years ago, from the people who brought you the Elder Scrolls franchise. While it looked like fun, and made a few people’s game of the year lists, it looked a little too much like Bioshock for my taste. Maybe … Continue reading

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Nintendo’s Super Mash Brothers the New Batch

  If you’re a fan of Nintendo’s Super Mash Brothers, you’re about to overdose.

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Defending Joss Whedon on The Catholic Geek

http://player.cinchcast.com/?platformId=1&assetType=single&assetId=7679001 Check Out Culture Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with We Built That Network on BlogTalkRadio So we had some fun, first about video games, then about Age of Ultron.

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Baron Mordo Cast for Strange

So, does anyone else have a problem with this Doctor Strange casting?

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Christopher Lee, RIP, at 93

What can you say about a 93-year old actor who was Dracula? Much in the way that he was Saruman. Or Dr. Fu Man Chu. Or Sherlock Holmes. Or one of the better Bond villains. Or … you know what? We’re running … Continue reading

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Sense8: Great Concept, Poor Content

I haven’t watched much of J. Michael Straczynski’s stuff. Actually, it’s just been Babylon 5. (Heh. “Just.”) Of course, Babylon 5 is enough to convince any sane geek that JMS, as he’s fondly known in order to avoid spelling Belarusian names, … Continue reading

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Love Among the Wheelchairs

There are two things you should know to put this post in context. First, I’m handicapped; I have fibromyalgia and use a cane and wheelchair to get around. In fact, I’m coming up on my 10th anniversary of getting my … Continue reading

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Game So As to Win: What is Competitive Gaming?

A hulking man in an orange military uniform squares off against a blue-clad Chinese kung fu artist. A horde of undead marshals an army against a force of wood-elves. A band of five warriors (who all look completely different and … Continue reading

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Game Review: The Wolf Among Us

Did you ever have one of those books where you always wanted to see it in other mediums? This is one of mine.

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The Catholic Geek Radio Show Has Begun!

So. This happened. Yes, I seem to say that a lot. 

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Alice: Madness Returns

Do you like scary movies? If you do, keep on coming, have we a doozy for you today.

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Fisking Catholic Fiction

Sometimes, I love my fellow Catholics. And sometimes, they are brain-dead stupid. If you look at this article from CatholicFiction.net, you’ll see this great example of brain death. Science fiction has also been derelict in its duty. Who does science … Continue reading

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What We Will and Won’t Miss from the Star Wars Expanded Universe

Six things we won’t miss from the demise of the Star Wars Expanded Universe (EU), and four things we will. Last year, the Holy Rodent Empire (aka: Disney), released a note on the state of its expanded universe, including games and … Continue reading

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Classic Reviews: Forbidden Planet

These days, it’s easy to love being a geek, what with all the Marvel movies and shows, various urban fantasy shows, tons of great books to read, and even favorite classic video games possibly making a comeback. Geek has become … Continue reading

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Video Game Review of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, was an awesome, awesome game.  Does Part five, Skyrim, also hold on to the legacy?            

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