ABOUT Amanda Straight
Amanda is an aspiring writer who enjoys spending hours tapping away on her laptop. Her favorite place to be is home where she can spend time with her husband, two dogs, and assortment of coffee and wines.
Scalebound, the intriguing exclusive for Xbox One, has officially been cancelled. Kotaku and other press received word from Microsoft on the news. “After careful deliberation, Microsoft Studios has come to the decision to end production for Scalebound. We’re working hard to deliver an amazing lineup of games to our fans this year, including Halo Wars 2, Crackdown…
Rumors are suggesting a delay in the Star Wars Anthology spin-off featuring Han Solo. According to the fansite, Making Star Wars, it may be pushed back to December 2018, seven months after the current official release date. They consider it just a “fun rumor” for the time being. However, they note that it wouldn’t be surprising…
The new year is nearly upon us, and it’s looking to be plenty exciting for gamers. There’s no shortage of games promised for 2017, but here are few that stand out. Mass Effect: Andromeda Andromeda will carry on the name of the beloved Mass Effect trilogy in 2017. Players will be getting a whole new galaxy…
If you’ve been on the fence about picking up an Xbox One, now might be the time buy it. Microsoft has been steadily been making tweaks, including a more compact look and upgraded Blu-ray player, that have led to an improved model. Fear not if you think that you’ve missed out on the Black Friday…
It was teased last year that Nintendo is planning to create a Universal Studios attraction they dub “Super Nintendo World.” In November, they dropped the news that the themed area would be coming to Hollywood and Orlando sometime after its opening in Universal Studios Japan. Earlier this week, to really get Nintendo fans on the…
I’ve had the pleasure of getting to try a couple of shower heads from Oxygenics that feature two Star Wars characters, R2-D2 and Darth Vader. First of all, it’s exciting to try a product from a company whose sole focus is producing high quality and efficient shower heads. Their technology adds oxygen to the water…
It’s a great time to be a “geek.” From gamers to Whovians, Star Wars fanatics to Potterheads, there will be a perfect gift for all types. If you’re in need of some inspiration on what to give your nerdy friends for Christmas this year, look no further. Check out this list of gifts for a wide…
Has all the holiday cheer in the form of high calorie food and drink taken a toll on your waistline? Don’t let weight gain bring you down this holiday season! We’re not talking about a gym membership or resorting to push ups and sit ups in your living room. Save that for the fitness nuts!…
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them seems to be doing the job of giving Harry Potter fans a chance to relive their favorite magical world all over again. Of course, this shouldn’t come as a shock considering the number of people involved that also had important roles in the making of the Harry Potter…
Black Friday is tomorrow and you don’t want to be caught unprepared. If you’re going to duke it out with other gamers for the best deals out there, then you better know what you’re looking for. You can comb through the endless ads, or just check out these deals from the most popular retailers for…
Zelda fans lament the possibility of a delay in the release of Breath of the Wild. Again. Recent reports on the game and reputable sources at Eurogamer indicate the game will need several months of testing following the predicted completion date in December. This means it will likely be released in summer of 2017. Sorry, die-hard Nintendo…
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and friends, but no one said you have to stick to strict tradition. Maybe football and pumpkin pie isn’t your style. This year, don’t suppress your inner geek. Show your guests a fresh perspective on Thanksgiving with these DIY ideas. Geek-Style Your Napkins Every Doctor Who fan…
We’ve been hearing the rumors for a while, but it was made official last week that the production of the Wii U is coming to an end. Between the disappointing sales of the Wii U and the recent announcement of the Nintendo Switch, it doesn’t come as much of a surprise. According to Kotaku, the…
Attention ’90s kids and lovers of cheesy cartoons everywhere! The green-haired force against enemies of mother nature could be making a comeback. According to Hollywood Reporter, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions is currently working with Paramount to bring Captain Planet and the Planeteers back to the world of entertainment in the form of a movie….
Rumors of the new console being released by Nintendo dubbed it the ‘NX,’ but upon it’s release on October 20th its true identity as the ‘Switch’ was revealed. Nintendo’s reasoning behind this title became apparent in the short video accompanying the announcement. Viewers watched as a relatively compact console seated on its dock is removed, and…
