The new Sailor Moon reboot, Sailor Moon Crystal, has promised to be closer to the original manga series created by Naoko Takeuchi, but what does that really mean? Fans of the anime who have never read the original manga series might be in for a surprise. What You Might Miss The original anime series aired…
Gameplay Ever since the Mario Kart franchise first came out, the gameplay has always been something that has made the titles usually stand out head and shoulders among other “racing” type games. Nintendo’s most recent serving of Karting action doesn’t stray too far away from that formula…in fact, it is one of the better versions….
A Tale of Manipulation and Revenge… Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo is a crazy, complicated roller coaster ride from its name, which is quite the mouthful, to its plot. The series does borrow loosely from Alexander Dumas’s novel The Count of Monte Cristo. The setting is a Sci-Fi futuristic setting, where space travel is…
How to Become a Professional Gamer Recently, Major League Gaming hosted a Call of Duty invitational at the X Games Austin. Many believed this was a poor decision, considering video gaming isn’t a real sport. But like any sport, going pro is very challenging. But if you follow these easy steps, you’ll be a part…
Retelling of Sleeping Beauty: A Dream Come True or a Nightmare? Maleficent is Disney’s attempt to give a new side to the story of Sleeping Beauty, from the perspective of the “villain” Maleficent (played by Angelina Jolie) however even thought it’s a good concept, it doesn’t exactly live to up to it’s potential. It has plenty…
Sonic the Hedgehog Movie, CG-Animation Did you hear that? That is the sound of Sonic fans everywhere roaring in happiness! Neal Moritz, producer behind the Fast and Furious franchise and 21 Jump Street, teamed up with writers Evan Susser and Van Robichaux, who are in the process of writing the screenplay for the Sonic the…
When chefs compete on “Chopped” and “Cutthroat Kitchen,” they have to put out the best stuff that they can. To put out their best work, they use culinary techniques that aren’t usually found when eating out. One of those tools is molecular gastronomy. Although a few restaurants offer these foods, such as minibar and Rogue…
On the Market: Largest Gaming Collection is for Sale If you’ve ever wanted to buy the world’s largest gaming collection now is your chance. Meet Michael Thomasson, an avid gamer and videogame collector. Since 1983, this New Yorker has spent thousands of dollars in order to feed an unwavering, ravenous appetite for gaming paraphernalia, acquiring…
Representation in gaming matters. This is a fact that a large part of the community has trouble with. They ask, “Why does every game have to have some sort of diversity? Isn’t that creative censorship?” or “Does this really matter?” It seems to a large part of the gaming community, representation is something that’s far…
Warning! New Challenger Approaching! Warning! New challenger approaching! At the Electronic Gaming Expo (E3) 2014, Nintendo confirmed suspicions surrounding the possibility of a new character. Excited Super Smash Bros. fans everywhere nervously clamored in elation, desperately awaiting Nintendo’s highly anticipated reveal. I’ll give you a hint: it’s yellow, circular, wears boxing gloves, and represents an…
1, 2, 3, 4, 5! Or, more specifically, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.0? Wait, what? Android 5.0 Google leaked an image on the Internet of the latest version of Android – version 5.0. Though its features remain shrouded in mystery, the countdown to its eventual release continues. Adding tantalization to the mystery is the…
As this E3 comes to a close, we look back at all the awesome games and content, from science fictions to secret histories, that is in development. Since this is essentially the first round of releases for the next gen consoles, the pickings are especially juicy. Far Cry 4 So far, Far Cry 4 has…
This year, the Tardis is leaving it’s home in Wales and going on a global tour. Starting in August new doctor Peter Capaldi, companion Jenna Coleman and show runner Steven Moffat are planning on going to 8 locations on 5 different continents to promote series 8, which is set to premiere in August. The tour…
In breaking news, someone has found a use for an experimental Google smartphone, and it’s serving as the brain of a space robot. Sounds glamorous right? Exploring Mars, expanding our horizons, conquering the last frontier, and taking our eyes to the furthest corners of the universe? Not so much. These robots, called SPHERES, serve as…
So you want to rewatch an episode of your favorite show, but you don’t know which episode best fits your mood. Whether you’re happy, angry, sad, or wistful, here’s the episode guide for you. The first show is BBC’s popular detective drama Sherlock. The series that’s “not a detective show but a show about a…