So there was this one game I picked up for $10 sometime back. It was called Nier. I played a bit of it, but threw it in my backlog, as it felt mediocre. Upon seeing Kaushik’s review, however, I digged Nier out of my pile of games and started playing it. I was able to get through it this time around, and even get all four endings. And I wholeheartedly agree with Kaushik. Despite its shortcomings, Nier’s strengths are really quite amazing.
Hey guys, Lavaetein and I are going to give some short reactions to the results of Sai Mecha Earth Side, Round 1. Let’s get started.
Gurren Lagann (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann) – 68.91% vs ARX-7 Arbalest (Full Metal Panic) – 31.09%
Lavaetein: I was hoping for Arbalest, but realistically, I knew Gurren Lagann would win. I’m rooting for Gurren Lagann in the later rounds, though
Judge: Yeah, not surprised at all. A mech powered by manly willpower won’t lose to one powered by a lambda driver.
Big O (Big O) - 59.35% vs GN-001 Gundam Exia (Gundam 00) – 40.64%
Lavaetein: Big O is the best, that’s all I have to say. Exia was cool for being different, but Big O is like the Batman of mecha. Erm, the Batmobile of mecha.
Judge: Hahahaha. I was actually surprised the Big O won. I thought the newfags would vote in the Exia. Thank goodness for real mecha fans.
Lavaetein: I was worried this would turn out like SaiMoe, where mostly recent stuff wins. Good thing people remember shows from the past. Continue reading »
What a week for Texas Ranger fans. A historic week. Besides the obvious amazing feats by Josh Hamilton, there were two other feats that deserve recognition.
Chris Davis, 1B
Davis is now a Baltimore Oriole, but he was a Ranger last season before he was traded. Last Sunday, May 6th, Davis went 0-8 with 5 strikeouts against the Boston Red Sox. The game lasted 17 innings, and by the 16th inning, both the Red Sox and Orioles ran out of pitchers. Thus, Davis was called upon to pitch. He got the win, pitching two scoreless innings with 2 strikeouts. Why is this historic? Well, Davis is the eighth player, but first non-pitcher, since 1918 to get a win for a game in which he struck out five times at the plate. Continue reading »
In honor of Mother’s Day, I decided to a list of my Top 10 Anime MILFS.
Honorable Mention. Meme Touwa (Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko)
Art by: 雪夜 合子
By virtue of having not finished Denpa Onna (only watched 3 episodes), I can’t place the lovely Meme any higher. Maybe when I finish it, I’ll place her higher. Continue reading »
Hey guys and welcome to an exciting new addition to Fantastic Feasts and Where to Find Them. I’m your host fenrir and I have a confession to make: I’m in lesbians love with garlic bread. It’s like, a guilty pleasure. I can eat that stuff every day and every night. It’s an easy party pleaser and you can downsize it and upgrade it as needed to feed a crowd or for yourself if you really want to go in solo-nomming style.
And it might be the subliminal messages from watching Scott Pilgrim vs. the World last night but man was I craving garlic bread.
Soooo without further ado here is my solution to some really good, unfussy garlic bread.
Oh and remember kids, bread does make you fat and this recipe really isn’t for those watching their waistlines (You all have been warned).
Is it possible to actually “go for the horn” in real life?
Howdy y’all, the Inverseman here with a little piece on Pokemon. A few nights ago some pals and I were talking about the Pokemon type charts. The type chart actually makes a lot of sense, even in the spots that always seem weird like fighting, psychic, and dark.
Nintendo has provided us with some incredible franchises over the years. However, some detractors criticize Nintendo’s milking of certain franchise characters. It’s no secret that Nintendo thrives on their AAA titles, and that many game companies do not take the risk of creating a new franchise. What can be done to remedy this ailment? Why not create some games centered around already established side characters? This would please both hardcore Nintendo fans, who would love to see moar beloved Nintendo icons in games outside of “party” ones, and those pessimistic non-Nintendo fans, who would no longer be able to say that all Nintendo does is rehash Mario and Zelda. Here are 7 characters I believe Nintendo should feature in their own games:
1. Meta Knight
Who wouldn’t want to see a Meta Knight game? Meta Knight did have a fun side game in the DS game remake of Kirby Super Star, but one of Kirby’s greatest rivals deserves his own game. It has long been hinted that Meta Knight is a member of Kirby’s species; I would love to see a game that would explore this rumor and how he became the Meta Knight we all love today. The game could also feature some of his early conquering exploits as leader of the Meta-Knights, and his arrival at Dream Land. Gameplay would be like any other Kirby game: a side-scrolling adventure game.
Time for “Flash Game Friday!” Today, I’ll be taking a look at Trigger Knight, a neat anime styled flash game by Mintsphere. Ever since it was first released on Kongregate last November, the game has received an enormous amount of praise. It’s really a simple game, but it’s incredibly fun!
Trigger Knight is a survival running game with RPG elements. You play with only the mouse, as your character constantly runs and attacks. The only actions required of you are to click while in battle to use an item, or to buy an upgrade with gold as you run along. Gold is earned by defeating enemies. You have an HP bar, which decreases as you get hit (duh), and a lifespan bar (top right), which continually decreases as you run. If either reaches zero, it’s game over. Continue reading »
Snow White Puts Her Big Boy Pants On:
What This Princess’s Media Makeover Says About Modern-Day Femininity
Disney’s Snow White (1937) and Once Upon a Time’s Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) (2012)
Everyone knows the story of Snow White: a young princess is forced to flee from a wicked, vain queen and finds herself in the company of a group of tiny dwarf miners, until her prince comes along and saves her from her poison-apple-induced sleep. For years, children worldwide have watched the iconic Disney film and seen its characters plastered on every type of merchandise imaginable. And the message this burned into the memory of little girls everywhere is clear: true love conquers all. Continue reading »
Back to anime this week, and I’m doing Mayo Chiki!. It’s a fun little series based off a light novel (what isn’t these days?) from last year. Animated by Studio Feel… I’ve never heard of them. I swear, I learn all of these random animation companies via my reviews. Anyway, looking at Feel, the only anime I watched that was mostly done by them is this year’s Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai, which… admittedly wasn’t very good. But I blame that more on the source material. Back to the topic at hand though, Mayo Chiki!. Honestly, it wasn’t really on my list to watch when the season it premiered in started, but I was recommended to it by a friend and I surprisingly enjoyed it. Just goes to show you can’t judge a book by its cover, I guess (not that I won’t continue to do so, of course~).
Mayo Chiki! The title. Why is this the name..? Well, you'll just have to watch it to find out!