Why Am I Still Playing Assassin’s Creed III?

Because I’m bloody-minded, or maybe just idiotic. Really, there are so many other ways I could spend my time. I have hobbies that don’t elevate my blood pressure, cause me to swear compulsively and drive me to thrash a pillow against the end of the bed. My gaming computer is tucked into a nook inContinueContinue reading “Why Am I Still Playing Assassin’s Creed III?”

Review: Mass Effect Foundation (#8)

The beginning of the eighth issue of Mass Effect: Foundation deals with the aftermath of Kai Leng and Agent Rasa’s failure to capture Jack in the previous issue. The tension between them seems worse than the repercussions of their failure. Kai Leng’s facial expressions here are so well drawn! Between that and his posture, his furyContinueContinue reading “Review: Mass Effect Foundation (#8)”

My Favourite Things: 2013

Everyone else is doing it! Not sticking their head in ovens, publishing lists of their favourites. So, here’s mine. Highlighted entries point to reviews and ramblings on this blog. Books I awarded thirteen five star ratings this year. That’s out of a total ninety-seven books read. I’ve picked five to post here, which will representContinueContinue reading “My Favourite Things: 2013”

Review: The Last of Us: American Dreams

 The Last of Us: American Dreams by Neil Druckmann and Faith Erin Hicks ‘The Last Of Us’ is a comicbook based on the recently released video game of the same name. The setting is post-apocalyptic and the main character is Ellie, the young girl featured on the cover of the game. The comic serves as aContinueContinue reading “Review: The Last of Us: American Dreams”